“It’s like I’m spiralling downwards, into a deep dark rabbit hole.” Rajiv, the “problematic” student as the teachers labelled him, said to Mr Ahmad. The 16-year-old was crying in the classroom alone by himself. He had scored another F for his Mathematics test and had another scuffle with a student earlier during recess. The discipline master …
Teddy held on to my arms as he guided me through the path least travelled by many. “You sure we’re going the right way?” I asked as Teddy, the plush sized pudgy looking bear made out of cotton and velour tugged at my right hand. “I am certain!” He said in his squeaky tubby voice. …
“Because at the end of life – lights out! You’ll hear a voice.” The 27-year-old seated before us said, a cup of tea on the table, a cigarette in hand, as the five of us listened intently. “And the voice says..” He mimics someone whispering in the darkness, “Hey, did you get the joke?” Adam …
The evening breeze blew on Radhika’s soft wet skin, sending shivers to her body as she emerged from the Yamuna river with her Gopika friends. All five sat by the secluded river bank – a secret spot only known to these beautiful women – combed their hair naked, basking in the warm gentle rays of …
“In this land, at this time, we practise our faith to avoid falling into the traps of the Devil!” The priest droned on as more villagers walked into the temple. Some screamed in support, pumping their fists. “Look at our land! Take a good look around you! Had everyone been worshipping the Devil, this land …
Somewhere some trillion human light years away, the Cosmos is but a tiny bubble in a Cosmic Being’s teh tarik. “This is some good teh tarik! Now all I got to do is roll a cigarette and write something interesting on the iPhone.” I said enthusiastically as I took another sip of Restoran Salmah Bheevi’s …
WARNING: If you’re a serious person and can’t take humour with a pinch of salt (or sugar, depending on you) it is highly advisable to not read this. Otherwise, if you’re ready to be offended, then head right away! ***NOTE: What if the second coming of Jesus as prophesied in the Bible, the final reincarnation of the …
I laid next to her. I could feel her hair on my chin. Our eyes met and she smiled. I could see her eyes glimmering like pearls. And then, for no reason, I told her, “If a kid comes and tells me that he can fly, I will believe him.” She threw her head back …