If Only

What if Delhi was an island? What if we had beaches around us? Given my love for the ocean, I can’t help but wonder. In my dreams, Delhi can sure have beaches. And in reality, I am (almost) thankful that it is the other way round because beaches would have entirely disrupted the way Delhi … [Read more…]

A tale of two women

It wasn’t a pleasant journey. She had a lot of emotional baggage to carry, and that wasn’t making it any easier. Even though she wasn’t aware, she was leaving a part of her behind, bit by bit with every step. She was walking alone – not quite sure of her destination. It was a hilly … [Read more…]

To Jyoti and a thousand other Nirbhayas

Dear Jyoti, I am writing to tell you my side of the story. Please don’t hate me. Please don’t judge me. Being a woman, I know you’ll understand.  I can’t really remember when and how it all began. I am an old woman now, and a stupid one at that. I keep on forgetting things. But then, … [Read more…]

That bitch called Life!

My life officially sucks, at the moment. I am sad. A bit too sad.I was let down by someone very close to me. Things are not fine,even at the work front.And, I realized that someone was lying to me big time.Nothing cheers me up. It is just one gloomy day after another.I live alone.(literally, as the … [Read more…]