joy is within us
By M Tasleem in General Literary | Reads: 288 | Likes: 0
In fact, what we are looking for in everything is joy, ecstasy. But ecstasy is within us. We never look for it in our own heart.   There are certain core teachings that can forever shift the way we see the world. "Joy is within us" is one of them.   It is possible to feel happy regardless   Read More...
Published on Apr 9,2020 11:50 PM
Vocal Regulations!
By CHINMAY CHAKRAVARTY in Humour & Comedy | Reads: 288 | Likes: 0
They are safe at home—he, his wife and their two boys. So far, that is to say. Their house is in a red zone—declared by the government due to the spread of the novel Coronavirus or COVID-19. For nearly two months now they have continued to stay at home, at times working from home and h  Read More...
Published on May 13,2020 10:06 PM
Do you love me? - Part I
By Alisha Nandeshwar in General Literary | Reads: 288 | Likes: 0
There are some dreams that bring a smile to your face. And then there are some nightmares that leave you chilled to your very bones even on a hot summer night. I wake up with a jolt in the middle of the night. I look around my room and see nothing but darkness. Cold creepy darkness. I shiver and s  Read More...
Published on May 16,2020 04:48 PM
My Mother: Reflection Of Argumentative Indian!
By in Humour & Comedy | Reads: 287 | Likes: 0
My mother is  virtually a recluse even at home, forget social gatherings! She prefers company of books, magazines and newspapers over chit chat in group of ladies!! A well read lady who loves to scan any writen piece be it a long novel or newspaper with precision of an acamedician!! Iron willed  Read More...
Published on Apr 3,2020 09:57 AM
The Unsung Song
By M J Nieves in War Story | Reads: 287 | Likes: 0
Violent winds, eyes see roads caked with dust,  The town is now a battle ground;  The stainless steel corrodes to rust,  Ears twitch at the common marching sound.    E’er soldiers give out a battle cry Heavy buil  Read More...
Published on May 14,2020 10:21 PM
One Last Night
By Alisha Nandeshwar in Poetry | Reads: 287 | Likes: 0
Now that the moon is set in the sky, Free birds now have ceased to fly, Hold me in your arms, Tonight don’t be shy. It’s dark right now, But enough for me, Because you are all, That I just wanna see. Now hold me in your arms, Don’t let go of me. Until the morning draw us apart, Tou  Read More...
Published on May 16,2020 04:02 PM
THE TIMES HAVE CHANGED
By Shravanthi Reddy in War Story | Reads: 287 | Likes: 0
The world has become so subtle that the slightest thing affecting one land is bringing a storm in another. Things are not quite the same anymore. We wake up each day to the terrible news of planes crashed, one country declaring war on other, outbreak of a deadly virus, and spread of religious hypocr  Read More...
Published on Jun 3,2020 07:55 PM
It just happens
By Bhawna Tagra in Romance | Reads: 287 | Likes: 0
It had been five years today. She drapes a beautiful red Banarasi saree while he looks charming in his black tuxedo. It was a very special night, to one they have waited for since five years. It was time for them to go. They looked at each other, eyes filled with so much trust and contentment. He as  Read More...
Published on Jun 8,2020 01:03 AM
Again and Again
By Deeksha in Poetry | Reads: 286 | Likes: 0
I walk towards the sea And forget my troubles Stand at the shore And watch the waves, Something, something they try to say I try to comprehend Determined, as they are They hit the shore, Again and again And splash the beach Leaving behind some stones, Again and again, is what I learnt The circle tha  Read More...
Published on Mar 31,2020 12:00 AM
One's Own Company
By Wayne Rodrigues in Poetry | Reads: 286 | Likes: 0
I awake every day, joining hands as I pray, Bracing myselft worldly challenges at display. Life to all is as dramatic as the Manhattan Broadway, Makes sense as people succumb to undesirable cosplay. We train ourselves to not turn slaves to the daily hustle and bustle, For if kings gave up soon they   Read More...
Published on Apr 17,2020 01:36 AM
I am a President for the People
By Frans Makgalo in Poetry | Reads: 286 | Likes: 0
I am a President for the people It came and threatened my people I then protected my people During March I closed schools  I am a President for the people I closed taverns and bottle stores early protecting my people Some didn't like it Short, tall men & women could be seen running to bee  Read More...
Published on Apr 22,2020 06:51 PM
Pain is Beautiful
By Khyati Kyada in General Literary | Reads: 286 | Likes: 0
Pain is beautiful ! Sounds weird right? Here m not only talking about just physical pain but also abt that mental pain ,that heart aches....It lets u make  aware abt the things which bothers uh,the things which really affects uh.U can figure out the things n matters,ur feelings,ur emotions just  Read More...
Published on May 12,2020 09:48 AM
QUARANTINE
By Purvi Shah in Poetry | Reads: 286 | Likes: 0
QUARANTINE  While someone is moaning about staying home all day, Someone else is waiting for their loved ones to come home from the hospital. While someone is complaining about not being able to party and meet their friends, Someone else never got to see their mother again after she went to th  Read More...
Published on May 12,2020 06:14 PM
City of hope
By Smriti Sharma in General Literary | Reads: 286 | Likes: 0
Just like any other nightI wore my pajama and got into bed Set the alarm, tuned the radio .This had been a habit since I moved to a new city I was having trouble with sleepTried and tested almost every thing Early dinner, no social media , no caffeine , yoga , camomile tea , every fancy tea But no,   Read More...
Published on May 30,2020 09:25 PM
Cage of Enlightment
By Neha Ilyas in Poetry | Reads: 285 | Likes: 0
While I stay caged inside the walls,While I stay staring at the caged bird inside,While we exchange greetings in our own language,While we share the same bit of helplessness,While we sigh at the sight of a happily roaming dog outside,All we wanted was 'Freedom'All we hoped for, was a brighter eveni  Read More...
Published on Apr 2,2020 05:42 PM
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