by Chandrika R Krishnan | Aug 1, 2024 | Fiction
I stood sleek and tall as the last of the nut and bolt was driven home. I occupied the pride of place in the living room, displacing or re-arranging many other furniture and knick-knacks. The end result was a cluttered, messy room. I puffed up with pride and...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jul 23, 2024 | Fiction
‘Thank God it’s Friday’, the thought crossed Charu’s mind as she entered her apartment complex balancing her laptop bag, a lunch bag, and the ubiquitous and voluminous handbag wondering for the nth time, why women couldn’t carry just a wallet. Despite having her...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jul 16, 2024 | Fiction
The men came as they usually did. The father knew that he would be picked today. So, he called his family close to him to bid them goodbye. The youngest clung to his spindly legs. He still was raw to the world at just one day old. His brother and sister laughed...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jul 10, 2024 | Articles
A human brain is a versatile organ. “No computer can duplicate its myriad functions,” to quote Reader’s Digest. In spite of it we are assailed by forgetfulness, which proves to be sometimes very convenient. This temporary amnesia, which affects all of us from time to...
by Chandrika R Krishnan | Jul 4, 2024 | Musings & Moments, Travel and Jaunts
The shrill honk went right through my ears to rattle my brain. The e-rickshaws and regular autos vied for space, blaring their way through the crowd. The drivers of the few cars seemingly sat on their horns as I tried to give way to them. Amidst all the...
