It had been two weeks since Arjun left the city behind. He had come to the hills with one purpose: to escape the crushing weight of writer’s block, that invisible force that made his mind feel like a dry well. His bungalow was perched on a hill, far enough from the town to guarantee solitudeContinue reading “The Shadows of Time”
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The Ticking Clock
The room buzzes with a humming silence, the kind that weighs heavy on your eardrums like pressure at the bottom of the ocean. Two detectives sit across from him at a chipped wooden table, their eyes scanning every twitch, every movement. A digital clock on the wall ticks in sync with the fluorescent light thatContinue reading “The Ticking Clock”
The Last Stop
He had spent the last ten years dragging himself through a life where he was invisible. His wife barely looked at him without complaint, his children forgot his birthdays, his boss saw him as nothing more than a cog in the corporate machine, and even the few people he called friends rolled their eyes atContinue reading “The Last Stop”
Two Weeks
Kabir sat at the edge of the bridge, staring into the quiet river below. It wasn’t the roaring kind that would drown your thoughts; it was the gentle, murmuring kind that made you feel like you were floating, suspended between two worlds. His feet dangled over the edge, as if one step away from vanishing,Continue reading “Two Weeks”
Dashami
The fragrance of incense filled the air, and the rhythmic beats of the dhaak reverberated through the bustling pandal. It was Shasti, the first day of Durga Puja, and the city of Kolkata was draped in lights, laughter, and celebration. Abir stood at the edge of the crowd, watching the colourful festivities unfold. He loved theContinue reading “Dashami”
The Bag of Cookies
She always reached the airport much before her flight. She loved waiting there and reading her paperback and munching on something. Maybe crisps maybe cookies. Today she had a pack of cookies with her. She sat in the waiting lounge, the faint hum of announcements and the soft rustle of travellers around her blending intoContinue reading “The Bag of Cookies”
Idle Cinema Musings #6 Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Jurmana – 45 years of quiet excellence
Jurmana (1979), directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, is a film that explores themes of redemption, guilt, and the consequences of moral recklessness. The film is notable for its emotionally resonant storytelling, supported by strong performances from its ensemble cast. While the film aligns with Mukherjee’s signature style of simple, yet profound human dramas, Jurmana carries a more intense emotionalContinue reading “Idle Cinema Musings #6 Hrishikesh Mukherjee’s Jurmana – 45 years of quiet excellence”
The Meeting
The evening sun was gradually dissolving into the horizon, casting a golden hue over the quaint little cafe that had been their spot. It was tucked away from the hustle of the main street, a place of warmth, intimate corners, and memories that lingered like the faint aroma of coffee beans in the air. HeContinue reading “The Meeting”
Two Worlds
Ananya hadn’t planned on falling in love with the mountains. She had simply needed a break—a pause from the rush of her daily life. Her marriage to Veer was comfortable, steady, and safe. They had built a good life together, full of routine and stability. But lately, something had been missing. The quiet yearning sheContinue reading “Two Worlds”
Idle Cinema Musings #5 Hrishikesh Mukherjee – My Personal Favourite Top 5 films
Hrishikesh Mukherjee, one of the finest filmmakers in Indian cinema, holds a special place in the hearts of many for his ability to depict simple, human stories with warmth, humoUr, and moral integrity. On his birth anniversary, it is a fitting tribute to explore his cinematic genius through the lens of five of his timelessContinue reading “Idle Cinema Musings #5 Hrishikesh Mukherjee – My Personal Favourite Top 5 films”
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