Essays & Short Stories

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.

Do introverts need a friend? Of course, as long as they’re at the same wavelength. Kavya Mehta writes a delightful short story of Astoria Allan an introverted girl finding a friend and learning valuable lessons on friendship.

The pandemic made many of us realise that we’re surrounded by hidden gems, and all we had to do was open our mind and heart to new possibilities. Anusmita Dutta shares five best discoveries be it books, eating joints, self care hubs to green open spaces in her city, that she is so thankful for as they create a sense of balance and happiness in her life. So the next time you get a moment to yourself, look around for some hidden gems and savour the moment.

We’re turning 10 next month. Come celebrate with us. Take part in our 10th Birthday Contest and win some exciting prizes.

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.