Essays & Short Stories

Can some love stories be eternal? Can two people keep reuniting against all odds across different eras? Sanaya Parkar takes us on a magical love story where Enzo and Sophie are torn by destiny only to be reunited every time. Even though the stars keep them away, their love for one another always brings them back together, irrespective of the number of reincarnations he has to take to meet his immortal sweetheart.

Ananya Sampath shares snippets from an evening walk at Richard’s Park in Bangalore. How a park is a hub for people taking a break from their daily humdrum to enjoy a moment of peace, recreation, heart to heart conversations and laughter.

How do we find peace and chaos in a bustling chaotic urban life? Dhairya Mittal shares a wonderful snippet of life’s lesson that he discovered one morning while sitting by his window.

Ever since the age of the “Mystical Meteor Shower”, magic became a way of the world. Miracles started happening all over the world and a life-altering ritual where children when they turn 16, get their very own Book of Fate that paves the way for their future. In a new short story, Sanaya Parkar takes you on an enchanting story of Asahi and the day he turned 16. Does he get the magical Book of Fate that will open up his world to a prosperous future or a mediocre one? Read on to unravel the magic.

As the world keeps celebrating Mother’s Day with mushy messages, gifts and roses, we seldom realise how the impact of commercialism and social media must be overbearing for those who may not have a warm bond with their mothers. Kavita Srivastava pens downs some heart-rendering thoughts that will make the world more aware, empathetic and accepting of all kinds of mother and child bonding. Kavita’s thoughts take us from darkness to light, which helps us accept our mothers as caregivers and humans who equally deserve our love and friendship too.

Amidst the grim news and chaos that surrounds us, Kavita Srivastava shares an account of an early morning view from her balcony of how humanity is finding a way to survive and look for the silver lining amongst the dark clouds, while the birds fly free!

Sometimes when things don’t go as planned, can be a blessing in disguise. Amrita Paul, a Human Rights Advocate & a Senior Programme Officer, narrates one such incident how a set back actually proved to be a blessing and made her more grateful in life.

Amrita Paul narrates a heartwarming Sunday afternoon in Bangalore. It isn’t just a mundane Sunday after-all, it is the beginning of a life long bond of companionship fragrant with love.