Tic Tac Toe #FFFAW

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Flash Fiction, Friendship, gratitude, Love & Relationships, Micro Blog, Micro Fiction, Micro Tales28 Comments

The whole family was gathered around Nana. A stony silence prevailed. Their eyes were moist. Muffled sobs could be heard. Nana looked around bewildered. He blinked his eyes as his gaze shifted from one face to another. His wife, sons, daughters, cousins, niece, grandkids, friends he couldn’t remember anyone. The degenerative disease had taken a… Continue reading Tic Tac Toe #FFFAW

White lie #FFFAW #FlashFiction

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Gender Equality, Love & Relationships, Micro Blog, Micro Fiction, Micro Tales, Self Love, sisterhood16 Comments

Creases of worry appeared on Rohan’s forehead as he spoke to Malti on the phone A sudden phone call in the middle of the night from Malti’s childhood friend Sulakshana had suddenly turned things topsy turvy for the family. Sulu was going to get hitched in a fortnight but something had gone terribly wrong all… Continue reading White lie #FFFAW #FlashFiction

7 year itch #BarAThon

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Friendship, Love & Relationships, Short Stories, The Couple30 Comments

Asmi ‘s fingers trembled as she deliberated if she should click the button on not. Her best friend Payal’s voice rung in her head ” Just do it yaar! Its not a sin. Everyone deserves some fun in life. Its ok to be selfish for a change, think of yourself instead of hiding behind that… Continue reading 7 year itch #BarAThon

Around the world in 60 days #BarAThon

Posted in Aks Corner, Self Love, Short Stories, Travel stories50 Comments

I always dreamt of roaming the world- the snow clad Swiss mountains and the museums in Paris, the blue waters in Miami and the skyscrapers in New York. The hiking trail in Hong Kong and the busy streets of Tokyo. The bus ride in London and the shopping streets in Milan. I wanted to see… Continue reading Around the world in 60 days #BarAThon

My little secret #BarAThon

Posted in Aks Corner, BAR-a-THON, Love & Relationships, Self Love, The Couple20 Comments

Have you seen that “made for each other” couple? The one at the coffee shop, the mall or a party- where they complement each other perfectly. Rohan and I are that kind of couple. We met during my summer internship and it was love at first sight. The world suddenly seemed so beautiful. Its been… Continue reading My little secret #BarAThon

Here is how an online session helped me be better prepared as a would be mom

Posted in Aks Corner, motherhood, Parenting5 Comments

I always look fondly at those days when I was expecting my baby. A significant life changing event which made me question myself, “Am I well equipped to deal with this big change in my life? Do I know everything about taking care of my diet, feeding the right nutrients to my baby and getting… Continue reading Here is how an online session helped me be better prepared as a would be mom

And I found a way to my man’s heart #ShortStory #BarAThon

Posted in Aks Corner, family, Self Love, Sexism, Short Stories, The Couple37 Comments

Salma bit her lower lip as she looked for answers to her misery. Should she give her consent to marry Habid? A boy she had not even seen in real life. She had great dreams about her life partner. She wasn’t keen on the tall  dark handsome thing, it felt like a farce to her.… Continue reading And I found a way to my man’s heart #ShortStory #BarAThon

Basking in the sun #FFFAW #FlashFiction

Posted in Aks Corner, Flash Fiction, Love & Relationships, Self Love13 Comments

My aunt Sara always made me carry an umbrella when we stepped out of the house. I was forbidden from playing in the sun. I looked longingly as my friends learnt swimming during summer holidays. “Are you crazy? Do you know how tanned you will get?” I wished to run, without the sunscreen, without these… Continue reading Basking in the sun #FFFAW #FlashFiction