Essays & Short Stories

A crush or a spark can be waiting for anyone anywhere! Just like what Ayesha and Kareem, co-passengers in a bus journey discovered when they sat next to one another. Sanaya Parkar narrates an endearing story about two strangers and how momentarily their paths cross that caused a little spark!

Can a cup of tea and saucer be a bond and symbol of everlasting love? Sanaya Parkar shares a soul-touching love story inspired by her grandparents’ lifelong ritual. Indeed, love doesn’t have to be so complicated, just sharing a cup of tea is all that it needs.

A hostel is a place where students from all over the country and the world come together to study. During the hostel days, we build strong friendships for a lifetime and are ready for the world. We are more accepting and respectful of people from all walks of life. If you’ve ever been to a hostel, this memoir by Sonal Srivastava will only make you nostalgic and pine for those irreplaceable hostel days.

What happens when you get cursed by the Mischief Fairy? Dhairya Mittal narrates this funny little story of his encounter with a fairy and how his life moves in ‘backward’ motion. Find out what happens next and how he’s freed of this strange curse!

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.