Meeting the Challenge
Writing Challenges
Kirthi Jayakumar – An Epitome of True Beauty
Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Colours, too, for a country that’s obsessed with being fair and slim, the definition of beauty is a tad stereotypical. And yet, there are people who smash the stereotypes on their heads and redefine all concepts and ideas of...
The Beginning of An End
Last Christmas I gave you my heart Began a new year and with it a new start The journey was long and exhausting Some moments sad, some memories long lasting A new year cometh again; for the moon, this time, let us dart. Written as part of the Limerick Challenge:The...
A 100 Words Micro Fiction
Here I am sharing a short story I wrote long back, in response to a prompt given by Short Story Lovers' Facebook Page. I had even forgotten about it. Only now when it came up on my notifications recently, because someone clicked 'like' on it, did I remember that I had...
The Case of the Broken Spectacles
Rajan stood with his ear to the door. Only when he was sure he heard a soft snore, indicating the occupants were fast asleep, did he straighten up. He rolled his shoulders back and took in a long deep breath. It was time to put his plan into action. This had needed...
Daddy’s Princess
"No!" Aisha giggled. Mark checked his speed-o-meter again. "No? You sure?" He asked her, sticking his tongue out even more. "Daddy, noooo." Aisha giggled again. "Still no doggy," she said, flapping the large ragged doll in her hands for emphasis. "Okay, No." He...
When Little Lenny became Angry
When the theme for the Limerick Challenge is Humour, Can't stay away for long; correct is the rumour Had to write a story too Else all the boys would boo Just hoping this one causes no tumour Scolded by daddy, little Lenny became angry Resolved to leave the day it was...
Photo Challenges
Pool Shenanigans
I'm a water person. I spend hours taking pictures of water - whether it be a small water fountain or of waves crashing over the rocks or even tiny raindrops on the window. I even learnt swimming just so I could sit and play in the pool for hours on end. This picture...
Fish Therapy!
Back in 2010, my parents and I went on our first international holiday - to Thailand. Because it was the first such trip to foreign shores, and also filled with many firsts, it was indeed a very exciting and fun holiday for us. Filling out immigration forms, going...
The Narrow Path of Life
Life is a narrow road, isn't it? It is full of difficult choices, steep falls, sharp twists and yet we manoeuvre through them all - sometimes through sheer grit and determination; sometimes through the support of family and friends. Being too philosophical, aren't I?...
Cherry on The Chocolate Cake
This past weekend Wandering Soul and Ms. Sassy (of Sass and Sauce) spent a fun-filled day in Agra. It was her first visit to the 'City of Taj' and one after ten years for me. As if this wasn't enough to make the trip special, what happened on the trip itself...
Through The Window
This is in response to the Photo Prompt 'Through The Window'. Was supposed to post this last week, but somehow missed it completely. Nevertheless, sharing it now. Why I think this photograph fits the prompt best is because it obviously has been taken through the car...
Gifts from Mother Earth
This may seem to be a very simple picture of some random flowers at first glance. But for some reason, I see a lot more than just that. To me, this picture depicts the full glory and marvels of nature within it. The vibrant yellow petals symbolise the Sun while the...