Solo trips is the buzz word- Almost every second day I come across an article on the net or newspapers talking about how everyone must take a solo trip. I meant to write about my own experience which wasn’t really about a solo trip on my bucket list that I finally went on but rather… Continue reading The forced solo trip which changed my life
Author: Akshata Ram
Chartered Accountant, Story Teller, Dreamer, Voracious Reader, Blogger, Mommy to a little munchkin, Shopaholic, Day Dreamer.Passionate about my career in the corporate world and aspire to break the glass ceiling, at the same time nurture my passion for writing. My niche area is short stories, I also write on parenting, sexism, life's experiences, micro blogs and flash fiction. I have won the best Parenting blog post at mycity4kids.com the largest parenting website in India, 4 times and several of my posts have been published in the #MostPopular category on this site garnering millions of views. I also write on Bonobology, Rivo Kids, Women's Web and Youth Ki Awaaz. My blog has been chosen as the Top Indian Blogs for the years 2018-2019,2020 by TopIndianBlogs website and found a place in the prestigious Top 22 Indian Literary Blogs in 2020 @TopIndianBlogs.
An ode to my grandparents #LoveJatao
September 10th is Grandparents Day- a day to celebrate the special bond, say a thank you, give a hug and make our beloved grandparents feel special. Though, we shouldn’t really a day to do that, the feelings and love should be everyday. I have never met my paternal granddad and I do not have many… Continue reading An ode to my grandparents #LoveJatao
Déjà vu #FridayFotoFiction #FlashFiction
Beads of sweat trickled down his forehead. He cowered in fear, his eyes depicted looming despair. He knew what would befall him. But when it came, it shook his core. The first blow hit him hard in the face, his lips started to bleed. A few blows were then reigned at him in the stomach,… Continue reading Déjà vu #FridayFotoFiction #FlashFiction
Homecoming #FridayFictioneers
Aryan was overjoyed,after a hiatus of 10 years,he was coming back home.A small sleepy town,cut off from civilization is where his roots were.He was born and raised here,but knew his dreams lay in greener pastures. He secured a scholarship and moved abroad.Today he was coming back home as a rich, famous man.The town was as… Continue reading Homecoming #FridayFictioneers
I shall rise #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Niharika thy name is grace and beauty. The newspapers were full of praise for India’s top classical dancer. Niki as she was called, was passionate about her art. It was combination of luck and determination which led to her meteoric rise. The fall was sudden and plunged her into the depths of darkness. A… Continue reading I shall rise #FFFAW #FlashFiction
Bonobology- The true story about relationships
As a blogger – I am passionate about writing on varied topics and am constantly looking for new platforms to project my work on. There are numerous websites which cater to parenting, women, fashion, food, lifestyle but I never found something that focusses solely on relationships. With the changing urban landscape- the dynamics of relationships… Continue reading Bonobology- The true story about relationships
The window seat I loved #WOW
Ronit and Riya were fighting again for the window seat. Hardly were we seated in the bus when the brawl began. Whats with this window seat complained grandma. Finally I had to play the arbitrator, and after a lot of cajoling and some threats, they agreed to a truce. They will take turns in having… Continue reading The window seat I loved #WOW
The last wish #FFFAW Challenge #FlashFiction
Something sinister had started to occur in the small town of Minosea.One day a rather odd statue appeared in the heart of the city at Columbus Square.Something like a broken egg pierced by an arrow and what looked like real blood oozed out.It appeared all of a sudden, no had a clue who had placed… Continue reading The last wish #FFFAW Challenge #FlashFiction
Memories #FridayFotoFiction
Ryan and Reena were the couple everyone envied. Made for each other,talented, rich, famous,he a renowned pianist and she a gifted singer. Her melodious voice lightened the room and his notes perfectly in sync,blended harmoniously in. A tragic accident which claimed her life and sent him into the chasms of loneliness, he vowed never to… Continue reading Memories #FridayFotoFiction
Reincarnation #FridayFictioneers
She woke up with a start.She had seen the same dream again-the remnants of a castle somewhere deep in the woods.She had been seeing this castle since ages and vividly recalled every detail.She twitched her scar just below the chin,a birth symbol which she detested, it was too prominent and she always caught people staring… Continue reading Reincarnation #FridayFictioneers
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