Anu and I were best friends since pre school. I knew her from the first day of my school life when the tip of my nose and eyes were flowing with equal velocity, punctuated with loud cries of mourning. My teacher held on to my arm and led me to sit beside a small, quiet-looking … Continue reading Anu and I
He stood at the edge of the cliff and all a he needed was a push the mental push. The sky was clear, sun shinning will full pride, soothing breeze flowing at its own speed. Birds chirping melodiously. The water below looked prussian blue. Crystal clear and sparkling and calm. He mentally calculated the distance … Continue reading He
This article is written apolitically and does not take a dig at any political parties in India. Day-to-day judgments including crucial ones that impact a large population are principally taken by elected legislators and the bureaucracy serving them. Elections are defiance of the democratic system. Our once-in-five-years excursion to the voting booth is a travesty … Continue reading Elections: Mockery of Democracy
Julie held her little stepsister’s hand as the two of them strolled home from the hospital. It was just a few months ago when Julie and her mother had been made aware of a little five-year-old Stephany's existence. Julie's father was a raving alcoholic and had walked out on his family when Julie was just … Continue reading Christmassy
Only yesterday, I stumbled upon the teens. My birthday celebrations did not touch me once again. The date, the time, the year did not matter anymore. I have no friends. I stand alone upon empty shores, filling in vacant moments with a painter's brush. I am a painter. I am a painter of feelings. I … Continue reading Jennifer’s Diary
Jitaditya Sengupta 