The men came as they usually did. The father knew that he would be picked today. So, he called his family close to…
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Nilesh absent-mindedly smiled his thanks as Anil, his co-worker, placed a glass of tender coconut water by his side. He played around with…
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“Shilpa’s concepts are like the muddy waters collected under the subways post a downpour. IX standard would be tough,” the teacher said with…
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Tara applied the kohl. She tapped gently the hanging flesh below her eyes, the puffiness was all too evident. Well, I can’t do…
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Shilpa had few vices and one of it was her morning chai. She had to have it at 6 AM and it had…
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Smita was in a tizzy. The maid, as usual, had passed on the information that she wouldn’t be in today. Really! Shanti had…
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“Dadi!” Riya rolled her beautiful eyes and sighed exasperatingly. “You really don’t know what a real adventure is! It is great to experience…
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Susan walked into the huge kitchen with its gleaming glass-topped stove and walnut cupboards. It was a far cry from her tiny place…
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I stroked the hair from the lifeless body. The little cherub looked peaceful. It was all over really quick. The cough syrup must…
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We walked into the din, too early for the previous train’s departure. The steady announcement of departure and arrival of trains in three…