A current affairs buff

I learnt in my childhood that I have to read newspaper early in the morning. I need to have knowledge of current affairs. When I asked my friends why do you read a newspaper, I got a reply that we need topics to talk to other people, we could also be left out in a discussion…

Selective detonation, a short story

‘I will be late tonight, got an important meeting with clients’ shouts Rohit and leaves to office. ‘But today is Saturday and you promised to spend time with me’ murmurs his wife. His meeting extends for more than the expected timing. ‘You never care for me’ reads his wife’s message. ‘Its an issue from your…

Coffee

Drinking a cup of coffee in a garden and reading a good book is an evanescent moment to me. Photo challenge: evanescent 

New Life

I came across  this small flowering plant growing on a tree stump. This truely had a positive impression on me. I could see a new life growing on a cut down tree. No matter how broken you are, you can rise again beautifully!

Mei-avond, a dutch tradition

Meiavondviering (May evening) takes place every year at the end of April in Hasselt, Belgium. Hasselt has been following this tradition from mid-16th century. A large doll, made from birch tree is burnt. This doll represents winter, which means metaphorically ‘burning the winter and welcoming spring’.

Luck – short story

I am very excited as I have to perform dance tomorrow in Bangalore, my dream of being a choreographer is getting closer. I have packed my bag and am waiting for the bus. Its an overnight journey from my hometown. Here comes my bus, I have reserved seat number 24, single window seat. I love travelling…