Tuition My Confusion
When my daughter entered 11th grade and chose science, the pressure was immense—not on her, but on me. How would she manage these difficult subjects? I felt it was my responsibility to find the best tuition for…
The Purpose of Life
One day during my morning walk, I saw an old man cooking on the roadside. I sat down beside him, intrigued by his simple setup. He lit a fire with a small piece of wood, arranged…
Oh Fearless One
I went for a walk in the park in the evening. I saw a pigeon on the ground that could not fly. People had kept water and lots of food around him, but the pigeon was…
Distant Relative
My grandfather loved his sister. Every weekend, he took us to visit her home. I enjoyed playing with his sister’s grandsons, but did not like their father, my uncle. He always made fun of my sisters…
Sarkari Naukri (Government Job)
I started my career in the private sector. Even though my boss was nice and relaxed about hitting targets, there was an unspoken competition among my colleagues. If I didn’t perform well, I would be left…
Waiting For My Turn
When I was 23 years old, I was at my second job. One day, a colleague mentioned that our company was going to shut down due to long-standing financial losses. Initially, I couldn't believe it, as…
My Residential Colony
When I first saw my rented apartment in a residential colony, I liked it immediately. It was a 50-year-old house, but what made me agreeable was that I could connect with it. It was pretty cool…
Sharma Ji, ka beta
One day, Sharma Ji proudly told me the other day, “My son has settled abroad.” I said, “Good to hear that.” (I felt jealous) He continued, “My son has asked me to visit him. Soon we…
The Theory of Karma
When I was 10 years old, I never used to pay attention while brushing my teeth. It seemed unimportant to me. My mom had a few misshaped front teeth. I don’t know why she decided to…
Horoscope
Soon you will be a multi-millionaire. Soon you will meet your soulmate. Who does not like to hear about a glorious future? These nice-sounding words do elevate our sad and depressing mood. It is a kind…