Fiction

“The air hostess put too much hot water in my noodles—it’s a soup!”   “Argh, she was so cocky!”   “Charging a …

Written in collaboration with Sheerin Shahab   Sounds of boisterous frolicking from the street accompanied Takeshi inside the apartment. The …

“Thank you, Dadi, for convincing Dad!” Chitra, my grand daughter, said, wrapping her arms around me. I tucked a rebellious …

  Ding! A tap of Anuja’s finger jostled the screen to life. The message said, “Dining deals to make you …

The baby mewled—a rhythmic whimper that jolted me awake.  I padded to the nursery; it was dark but for the …

“Hate you too,” I spat and banged down the phone, ending yet another useless relationship.   I flung a pencil …

  I leap into the blue expanse. The parachute fans in a ruffled arc, smacking the air, and the harsh …

     Together Forever    He pushed her. Naina crashed against the dressing-table, before toppling down onto the floor. The …

    The Captain’s Ring    “It was good while it lasted” Maya smiled as she ran her eyes over …

The Accident  The narrow road was dark and desolate. The rain had incessantly been falling all evening and had only …