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The shopping spree had come to an end & the time to shift from the Airbnb accommodation to the new house had arrived. On a Saturday, the couple packed up their belongings. Before leaving, they looked around the place that was their first home for a month. The couple thanked their providers, settled the bill & hailed a taxi. As the cab drove through the traffic, she reached for his hand. He turned his attention from the streets towards her. She warmly smiled & he put his arm a

The early morning church bell ring served a dual purpose. The first was a call to the faithful to recite prayers & other as an alarm...

On a chilly Friday night, cabs sped towards the airport on the newly constructed flyover. In one of the cabs, Ayra sat on her father's lap & spoke constantly. The father checked his wristwatch & held on to his daughter as though his life depended on the next hour. No sooner did his cab reach the airport than Rayansh's family arrived. The kids were ecstatic to meet on a late night & jumped around with excitement. The adults got busy loading luggage from the car trunk to the tr

The early morning cab ride was smooth without traffic. The lady in the rear seat checked her wristwatch & looked at the sleepy head beside her. The sleeper wore a sweatshirt with the hood pulled over the head & cosily settled in the cab. The lady nudged the sleeper, "We are almost there." The sleeper groaned & looked around with hazy vision. The sleeper complained, "Oh, come on! We are at least another 15mins away. You could have woken me up when the car reached the drop poin

The Sunday breakfast routine was the father's idea to stay connected with family & make up for the time missed over the week. On one such afternoon, the daughter broke the news of her accepting a job offer in London & relocating there for a couple of years. The parents were happy about their daughter's career progression & sad at the same time that she would leave soon. The chatter at the dining table ran into the details of the work profile & elements around it. The daughter

Radio Jockey Charan's show was a smashing hit among the youth. The late evening show had quizzes & the winners had the opportunity to speak on air. As months passed, Charan's fan base rapidly grew & was the talk of the town. Suparna was an ardent fan of RJ Charan & never missed a show. She juggled her time for evening tuition, studying for tests, and personal commitments to listen to his show. As time passed, Suparna's new favourite topic was RJ Charan. She spoke about him al

The news of moving to London shocked & bewildered him. She shrugged, "What? I want to take things slow this time." He questioned, "Slow meaning long distance? How is it going to work? I need you here with Ayra & me." She let out a deep breath slowly & responded, "Please hear me out. I've been to several places across the world & met way too many people. I have seen marriages & relationships break in a blink of an eye." He interrupted, "It is us, not some random people you met

Summer is the season for sipping lemonades, making pickles, sun-dried pappads, and munching raw mangoes with chilli powder & salt. The kids only cared about the vacations & nothing else in the season. The luxury of sleeping late into the morning, no stress of morning rush, assignments or endless tests was all that mattered to them. However, for the woman of the house, it was the season for deep cleaning. Unfortunately, one summer, the woman of the house chose to go the extra

The French windows let a warm breeze into the penthouse's living room which scattered coloured drawing sheets all over the place. The...

The speakers announced the arrival, departure & delay of trains along with platform details. While the vendors walked deftly & sold the...

The jet-lagged sleeper was unaffected by the bright morning Sun & hunger was the only reason to wake up. She dragged herself out of bed,...

The raindrops smashed against the window pane. Neither the pleasantness of the first rain nor thunder affected the occupant of the back...

A pleasant Sunday morning sleep was interrupted by intermittent thudding sounds. The sleeper groaned, turned, pulled the sheet over the...

On a rainy night, a man sat on a bench. His right foot tapped restlessly on the hard mosaic floor. He checked the time on his wristwatch...

College cultural festivals are annual fun hotspots. The fest's purpose is to build & sustain college brand value. The sponsors view these...

The weekend getaway trip had been fun. However, it also came with the baggage of hangover, sleep deprivation & a tiresome body. Getting...

On a Sunday morning, channels on the LCD television rapidly switched on a low volume. She laid lazily on the sofa & fingers swiftly...

The rooftop restaurant provided a view of once a beautiful city filled with greenery & now a concrete jungle. The altitude maintained the...

She exclaimed, "What are you saying?" He watched for her expressions carefully & refrained from responding. She leaned forward &...

Sunday morning refreshment began with a cup of filter coffee. One sip transported her back home & brought a smile to her face. She picked...

The busy work schedule barely allowed the father to spend time with the apple of his eye, Ayra. He longed for weekend playtime with her....

Venky considered food as an emotion & not as a survival essential. He believed that food carried culture, heritage, ancestry & legacy...

The countdown for Aslam's departure had begun. The team was beyond thrilled regarding his exit & they planned his farewell event with...

Kanika strained her neck & looked at the skyscraper. She felt the same punch of anxiety as she did on the first day of work as a fresher....

An assortment of mashed vegetables & mild Indian spices simmered in a large wok. Sheetal stirred it occasionally while cleaning up the...

A long & tiresome commute stressed her until she arrived at the destination; she offboarded the cab & looked around. Once she identified...

Heavy nightly rain had brought soaring temperatures drastically down. The following day was serene, though the Sun was yet to break the...

A carpool is an excellent idea. It helps in fuel conservation, reduces traffic & pollution, and manages to beat boredom. It doubles as a...

Tusshar was unaffected by the usual morning traffic that choked the roads. He hummed his favourite song & effortlessly peddled his...

Advaith swiftly & deftly navigated the bustling canteen floor & reached a recently vacated table. After a long wait, he had managed to...

A school student's life is like a delicious mouth-watering & rich in flavour cake; Summer vacations is an icing on top that melts on a...

Pratap desperately searched his bag but had no luck. Amidst the chaos of preparation for a client visit all night, he had ignored the...

Rekha woke up around her customary time, only to realise that the alarm had not rung. No sooner did she cherish the thought of catching...

A peaceful summer morning was disturbed by a shrill alarm clock. A hand carefully tapped on the clock & disappeared into a layer of thin...

Samira was in discussion with her team lead & manager for almost an hour. No matter how much she tried to explain her situation, both men...

Stress is an active element in everyone's daily life. It can be mental, emotional, physical, tension resulting from challenging...

Beauty Pageants brings the most beautiful people around the globe onto a single platform. The competitions are known for being hosted at...

Famous quotes & songs are all about how Love is in the air & all around you. In actuality, Love is like air. One can know its presence &...

Hindu mythology states that there are 330 million gods & goddesses. One may not know a tiny fraction of these gods but unquestionably...

Come August month; everyone wears patriotism on their sleeves. Corporate offices bend the rules in terms of dress code & floor decor....

Becoming Brihannala was supposed to be a curse, that served as boon to Arjuna, during the incognito period of their exile.

A goddess who possessed the powers of all gods. The one indestructible woman, who ended Mahishasur's reign.

Did you know that Ravan and Kumbhkaran are one of the most loved devotees of Lord Vishnu?

Honesty is rare to find and if found, rare to carry on. And amidst this dichotomy of Peace and Peril, there is something that endures the...

Twilight buddies - an owl (the night king, a smart liar) and a peacock (queen of the birds, beautiful, filled with pride and rather...

The moon lake. The mermaid lake. The final destination of a Pandava before heading to heaven? Chandertal (Moon lake) is one of the most...

Why does Ravan have 10 heads? What do the heads signify?