Inspirational

Catalyst

“I can’t believe it’s already July! Soon you’ll be leaving for your college this Fall; time to grow up girl. Now stop being dependent on me for all trivial things.” Bina’s muffled yet concerned...

Unveiling My Worth

Since my birth, I was incarcerated within the morbid, chaotic prejudices.I yearned for a breather to break free the feigned passage of time. None seemed to approve of my ‘non-girlish’ dreams, with questions like...

Metamorphosis

“Adapt to changes Learn to fly For in everyone Lies a butterfly!”  Maa’s words reverberated in my ears. She was the first person who’d realized I was worth far more than the drugs I was doing way back...

The journey of love within

 Since my childhood, I was coddled and cosseted by my parents and grand-parents. As a result, I’d unintentionally fanned the notion of being everyone’s favorite and hence grew my nascent version of “Philautia”. Also,...

The Fresh New Painted Beginning

Svale used to say, “Consider yourself a newbie while learning, and life will reward you opulently with lessons that are worth cherishing”.   Despite being a recipient of the Magsaysay award for his exemplary contribution in the...

Purpose, Magic and Miracles.

Shankari’s past and present are far removed from each other and she’d lived many lifetimes in between breaths.Today she’d completed her happy second year of city life. Shankari wasn’t equipped for so much happiness,...