Short Stories
The Colour of Hunger
This short fiction, based loosely on the horrific unrest witnessed in Manipur in recent times, was published in the UK-based Fem Asia magazine in July,…
A Dawn of Hope
Chittagong (Bengal), 1927 The charcoal chunks in the clay oven crackled and sputtered as the dying embers fought a losing battle to burn bright. The…
Poetry
The Legacy of Longing
{This was my entry for PenMuse-46 conducted by Penmancy in November, 2022, which fetched me the Second Position.} The diaphanous sheets susurrate against the…
Chasing the Rainbow
We shared a look, a whisper, and sparks flew! Stolen glances in the college canteen, Secret rendezvous over a hot brew, Fired our virgin hearts…
Flash Fiction
Amaranthine Love
“This will be the last time, I promise,” my voice cracks on the phone as I strive hard to convince her. “But please meet me…
Highway to Happiness
BTB Monthly Challenge - June, 2023 ‘All of eighteen and not yet married?’ ‘Joining college? To study with those city slickers?’ ‘You’re making a…
Book Reviews
Beneath Divided Skies – A Riveting Read
Book – Beneath Divided Skies Author – Natasha Sharma Publisher – Vishwakarma Publications Length – 216 pages (all included) Genre – Historical Fiction (based on…
Saudade by Debarati Sen – Book Review
Book: Saudade Author: Debarati Sen Genre: Poetry Length: 46 pages, 25 poems Debarati Sen’s second literary outing grabs the reader’s attention at the…
