Came across this hauntingly wonderful song “500 Miles” sung by Joan Baez on YouTube. It rekindled the old memories of non-internet era when I heard this beautiful rendition on short wave radio. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_K6z3HiRAs While I was viewing it, I thought of following it up with a story – of the boy who misses the train, … Continue reading The Boy Who Missed The Train
Fiction
The Equity of Guilt
It was dusk when Rajeev Kumar stood in front of the rusting gate, hesitating like a man caught between two times. The narrow alley behind him stretched like a forgotten memory, and the modest house before him looked weary, as if carrying years of quiet battles. He knocked on the door. He heard a creaking … Continue reading The Equity of Guilt
Return Ticket
“Due to the delay, the train is running out of water. An unscheduled stoppage has been approved at your station, make sure to service it when it arrives”. The wireless device on his table sputtered. He confirmed that he will have the arrangements in place, and then hung up. The express train would arrive at … Continue reading Return Ticket
धर्मयुद्ध
“हे धर्मयुद्ध आहे. आणि हे युद्ध जिंकायचं असेल, तर आपल्याला पूर्ण क्षमतेनं लढावं लागेल. पण त्या दृष्टीनं आपली तयारी झाली आहे, असं मला तरी वाटत नाही. तुम्हा प्रत्येकाकडे काहीतरी एक असाधारण युद्धकला आहे. त्याचा युद्धात उपयोग निश्चितच होईल. पण मानवी पैलू पडतात, तेंव्हा त्यात दोष देखील तयार होतात, आपल्यातही आहेत. ते तसेच ठेवून युद्ध जिंकण्याचा … Continue reading धर्मयुद्ध
An encounter of souls
The Arrival He walked through the sprawling lawns and was soon in front of the massive double doors. The place reflected serenity and he felt at ease, as he pushed through the doors and walked inside. As he walked up to the only person sitting behind a huge desk, the gentleman looked up and said, … Continue reading An encounter of souls
The sound of thought 