Essays & Short Stories

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Kavya Mehta pays a visit to her neighbourhood bookstore to just explore how life goes by amongst people who love reading. Here’s what she encountered. A bookstore is more than just a place where you come to read, its a place you go to relax, heal and be yourself!

Amrita Paul shares a bird’s eye view of Chennai, that is home for now. While the city has just weathered Cyclone Nivar, it was gearing up for another. Amidst the chaos, Amrita pens down some pensive thoughts of what the city has in store with its sun rises, winds, birds and all other things.

At the age of 16, Grace gave up everything for her one and only true love – dancing. While she’s prepared for her audition, she’s nervous as hell. Do you think she will make it through that will change her life forever? Read this beautiful short story of following one’s dreams by 11-year-old ace storyteller Niharika Bisht from Doha.

Sruthi R, takes a walk on 8th Cross Vyalikaval, Malleshwaram, Bangalore and observes the humdrum of daily life on a lazy Sunday evening. She shares some remarkable lessons of life that she learned from the vendors as she takes a stroll at this popular street shopping destination in her city.

This lockdown gave everyone a new perspective on life. Hopefully, we have stopped taking even the smallest things for granted. Dr Praba, an Associate Professor from Ramanagara, spends a few moments observing her garden and shares some truly wonderful moments that’s worth reading. It’s a hint for each one of us to take a pause, listen, breathe and be mindfully at peace with ourselves and nature.

Niharika Bisht, narrates an unusual encounter that Rachel and her friends had at the beach. When the children decided to go to the beach to enjoy some time in the sun, sand and splashing water, little did they know what was to come.

As the world is trying to resume its usual routine, Niharika Bisht from Doha, shares a poolside perspective of how children and adults are taking a break amidst the chaos. It is so heartening to see that children are enjoying themselves in the pool in the company of friends and not in front of gadgets.

Master story teller, Zahaan Sabuwala shares a humorous anecdote that most of us will relate to, an unwanted relative. But what happens next, when the unwanted relative lands up with suitcases unannounced to spend some time with your family? Find out how Zahaan hilariously plots and plans to chase him away only to learn a golden lesson from the unwanted relative!

Sameer Arora steps out for a little fresh air (with a mask on of course!) and a whole new perspective of how we live. Watching children and the elderly go by on a cloudy Bangalore evening, Sameer is only left with the feelings of joy!