BeyondViolenceWe are not the same person as we were yesterday. It sounds scary but it is true. Yes there are a few habits which do not change or may take years to change, but our needs and wants keep changing as we grow in years. In time we realize that what gave us joy no…
Category Archives: Philosophy
Game of Cricket taught me..
No this is not an exercise in acknowledging the virtues of team building, patience, perseverance and countless other stuff that the game has taught me. Infact this is an attempt to realize some of the short comings I as a human being can have and how one can take this learnings to apply to any…
Death AND Relationships
Death is not just a permanent passing or non existence of a person. We die every day and every moment. We die every time a relation ceases to exist or a relation has undergone paramount changes. Every time when we connect with someone deeply, it isn’t that we like the other person or love the…
Being Inspired by the Ordinary..
For Far too long we have looked for Motivation, Courage, Inspiration from successful people, be it in the field of Business, Sports, Science etc. We look up to those few individuals who have made name, fortune and reached a pinnacle in their respective fields. I don’t intend to take anything away from their achievements and…
Mini: Part-5
Shelja Alawadhi
Night passed. All the students were so tired that they slept soundlessly. Next morning they woke up and got ready to see Shimla. Mini was very small but still, time and circumstances had made her mature before her age. Unlike other fellow-mates, she loved silence and the unspoken words of nature. She would often gaze…
Mini: Part-4
“I think so. But what to do?” Ravi asked. “In such cases, the parents should give full attention, love, and care to their children. Make her believe that you really love her. I think that will help her come out of her trauma.” “Thank you, doctor! You have helped us the lot,” Ravi shook hands…
Mini: Part-3
“We would like to …” Ravi was not able to complete his sentence when Mini cried, “Simmi didi.” “Mini! Simmi cried back in astonishment. They hugged each other. Tears rolled down their eyes. “Who’s there?” someone called from inside. Simmi wiped her tears fast and said, “Someone is here to meet you, Madam.” A healthy…
Mini: Part-2
“Simmi, Sister is calling you. Time for departure!” Sunita said. Sunita had been looking after the orphanage for many years and was attached to the children. Simmi did not say anything but gave Mini the doll she was holding and went away. Mini outstanding in the garden watching Simmi going away from here. She could…
Mini: Part 1
It was a cold, winter morning, the sun had not even shared its light with the world, but little Mini was up in her bed. Trin-Trin-n-n. The alarm clock struck six in the morning. But Mini was already up before time. It was Sunday. She was the first one to wake up every Sunday morning…
Dream: Part-2
Nicola: Our fortune. Rowena: Our fame. Nicola: Our fun. Rowena: Our fantasy. Nicola & Rowena: Our freedom. (Pause) Rowena: I’m going to miss you so much. Nicola: Me too. Rowena: I’ll never forget the times we spent together. Nicola: Never. Rowena: Remember when we became friends? Nicola: we were five! That was such a long…
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