AND THE CAMERAS FLASHED.

and the camers flashed

My left hand tapped at the alarm clock. Slipping my feet into my purple slippers, I stepped out of the room. In the adjacent room, lights were on, the TV showed a blue screen, Dad was snoring. Looking at the usual vacant bed beside him, my lips drooped into a frown. I switched off the light and shut the doors.  Into the kitchen, I Poured tea into my favorite white porcelain mug and walked to the drawing-room. I stood yet again, mom was sleeping on the couch. I placed the mug on the table without making any noise and gently lifted the sheet to cover her. Being a light sleeper, she woke up. 

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THE CALL (PART 2) -(Story of Faith)

Back in Haridwar, walking on the bridge over the Ganga. White-capped mountains rose in the distance. The river was a gigantic being flowing beneath. Anushri walked a few steps behind me.  Things wriggled in the river. I clutched the thick jute ropes and stuck…
WARS AND FESTIVALS

WARS AND FESTIVALS

Battles have been an integral part of human history. Bulky mythological and historical texts are reflective of it. Massive, brutal wars have been fought to bring down the demons, the invaders, the evil and the devil to restore peace, and for conquests. Whether it…

LANGUAGE KI LATHI

“Aisee Vani Boliye, Mun Ka Aapa Khoye Apna Tan Sheetal Kare, Auran Ko Sukh Hoye” (Speak with a language that brings healing and peace not just to others but to oneself.) The legendary 15th century poet, Kabir Das, wrote the above mentioned words to…
ONAKE OBAVVA-BRAVERY EPITOMISED

ONAKE OBAVVA-BRAVERY EPITOMISED

Hyder Ali Khan, the de facto ruler of Mysore disguised himself in an ordinary attire and rode on his horse as if conversing with the winds. He loved to ride alone without the military force to spend some time alone. His soldiers tried to…
SIGNIFICANCE OF GANESH CHATURTHI

SIGNIFICANCE OF GANESH CHATURTHI.

‘Vinayak Chaturthi’ or ‘Ganesh Chaturthi’ is celebrated on the fourth phase of the moon in the Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar. It marks the birth of God Ganesha, the younger of the two sons of Shiva and Parvati. Continue reading