That Special Something (Published in Women’s Era, November (First) 2011 issue)

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That special something

That Special Something (Published in Women’s Era, November (First) 2011 issue)

‘Meet our children Mr. Mehta.’ Father pointed out to his children as they entered the living room to meet an old friend of his. The children knew that Father and Mr. Mehta were close friends as children and that they had always been rivals. He had instructed them to be on their best behaviour before [...]

Initial Impressions

Initial Impressions (Published in Women’s Era, October (First) 2011 issue)

It was her childhood dream, one that she had dreamt about every night before sleeping and in her sleep; she had been living it for the past 22 years of her existence. It was her most cherished dream but she had doubts about whether to pursue it or not, but now she couldn’t delay it [...]

An MBA

An MBA (Published in Women’s Era, August (Second) 2011 issue)

She was a call girl. She had hidden this fact all her life from her daughter. But now her daughter had come to know about it and she’s coming back home 2 years after completing her studies. Will her daughter ever accept her again? This was the thought that was coming to her mind all [...]

Summer Vacations

Summer Vacations (Published in Women’s Era, June (First) 2011 issue)

Played carom, ludo, checkers, backgammon and chess In the cool interiors of the potted plant decked living room, With the day stretched out in front of us Like a magnificent plush cushiony carpet, So full of warmth, love and laughter.   As the sun rose higher in the sky, We engrossed ourselves in becoming Mummy’s [...]

Dr. Asha Gauri Shankar receiving the best teacher award from Dr. Abdul Kalam, former President of India

Mother’s Day

It’s your special day But you know that , I don’t need one day to tell you That you are my world!   The grass is always green And the sky is always blue, The way these are facts, Similarly my love for you too Is a simple fact of nature.   I am what [...]

Short Stories

That special something

That Special Something (Published in Women’s Era, November (First) 2011 issue)

‘Meet our children Mr. Mehta.’ Father pointed out to his children as they entered the living room to meet an old friend of his. The children knew that Father and Mr. Mehta were close friends as children and that they had always been rivals. He had instructed them to be on their best behaviour before [...]

Initial Impressions

Initial Impressions (Published in Women’s Era, October (First) 2011 issue)

It was her childhood dream, one that she had dreamt about every night before sleeping and in her sleep; she had been living it for the past 22 years of her existence. It was her most cherished dream but she had doubts about whether to pursue it or not, but now she couldn’t delay it [...]

An MBA

An MBA (Published in Women’s Era, August (Second) 2011 issue)

She was a call girl. She had hidden this fact all her life from her daughter. But now her daughter had come to know about it and she’s coming back home 2 years after completing her studies. Will her daughter ever accept her again? This was the thought that was coming to her mind all [...]

The Misfit

The Misfit (Published in Women’s Era, April (Second) 2011 issue)

It was many years ago that this happened and the reason that I am remembering it today is because a phone call a few minutes ago brought back the memories.   12 years back I had changed schools when I was 13. My new school was huge, in terms of number of students, number of [...]

flower

My Butterfly (Published in Women’s Era, March (Second) 2011 issue)

“Aunty, the flower seller is at the door and is calling you”, Pooja, my housekeeper yelled. I was already on the phone with the sweets shop and I also had to make an urgent call to the caterers! On top of this, the flower seller is also here now! Goodness, I wish I could make [...]