I see a world, where there was harmony And a peaceful society was a reality Where searching basic necessities like food and shelter were a priority Unlike what we are today, tarnished the very soul of humanity Look back; travel in the past to see The world where there …
Read More »Mocking Religion: Get Offended by the Truth
Please do get offended by this post. You read that right, once you are done getting offended then ponder over this. Isn’t it amazing how the society has evolved in wide spectrum? The technological improvement, the medical miracles & the reality of entertainment, yet the filtration of human has narrowed down …
Read More »A Modern Day Fairy Tale: Satire on the Warrior Nation
Come on children, now gather around! Let me tell you about a modern day warrior nation, their glorious love for humankind and their luminary tales of conquering the world! A nation where justice and equity prevails, where racial discrimination is nothing but an element of a nightmare of the century …
Read More »A Tale of Woe: A Satire on Love
Bent over backwards trying to tame your wildness and failing each time, spectacularly. Finding a way to slot myself into your life even as you exist so casually, allowing me to build myself around you. Without me, you will fall undone and yet, you’re somehow so ashamed of me. My …
Read More »The Frog and the Nightingale: Believe in Yourself
This week’s theme made me read topics I never heard of about the society. Finally I came across a poem, written by Vikram Seth named “The Frog and the Nightingale” (published by Evergreen Publications, but it was later used by the Ministry of Education in India) which is a fable with a …
Read More »My Take on Satire: A Lesson on Disillusionment
Phew, found it harder than I would have thought to write up a satire! The first question in my head was what I would write about? I mean, it’s not like we have a wide range of satirical things to write about in the society, do we? The roads are all well-built, …
Read More »Poetry on Ambition: The Fish That Walked on Land
The heavens opened , filling a drying pond. The creatures in it. rejoice at their salvation. The fish dance the merry and joyous dance, All but one! He says, “I’d rather die a painful and dry death than confine myself to this paradise,” The elders scowl and tried to teach …
Read More »The Hypocrisy of Our Times: To Be Different or Not To Be Different
To be different or not to be different? The biggest question we don’t seem to be consciously answering in our everyday interactions or actions, but which determines and influences us to a large extent, is whether to conform to societal standards or to deviate from them? The dilemma often isn’t limited …
Read More »The Sport of the Mind: Quit Playing Games
My dad tells me that the best way to win a stare down is to act like a jerk and attempt to kiss the lips of the opponent. No way would the stare hold after that, he adds. Go dad, another attempt to make me the sports addict that you are. …
Read More »My Day At Work: A Night in Call Centre
I walked gracefully, well aware of the eyes set on me. I ignored everything and got seated on my throne, fixed the crown on my head and prepared myself to hear the distressed stories from all over the world and help them in the best way possible. “Only you can …
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