Madhu looked out of the kitchen window. The new neighbors were unloading their stuff from the truck. It was a small family like hers. Only she didn’t have a kid while the new family had one. She could see a tall, lean, fair man with a beard, his beautiful wife, and a small boy. The …
Gopal kept an eye on his flock of sheep as they fed on the dry grass. The sun was above his head and he was waiting to return home. As the sheep grazed, Gopal sat on a stone boulder and watched the extensive cover of the forest. Gopal belonged to the hills and had watched …
15 years old Shanti went to see the fair with her friends. Her mother gave her 50 Rupees to eat and buy stuffs. She was quite excited. When the girls reached the place, they got even more excited. There was a huge crowd. There were shops selling toys, little clay pots, bangles, etc. There were …
The smoke from the burning brick stove was causing tears in Rehka’s eyes. She was preparing the chapatis for dinner. Shyamlal (Rekha’s husband) was sitting on his old khatiya and was smoking chillum. As he waited for dinner, Sundar came to see him. Shyamlal: Why are you so late? I was looking for you all day. Sundar: I was …
Sheetal and Rajam were anxiously waiting for the school bell to ring. They ran out of class when they heard the bell ring. Sheetal shouted without slowing down her pace, “Today I am going to beat you.” Rajam mocked her,” We are taking the forest route. That is not child’s play.” Both speeded up towards …
A cloth merchant was returning to his town. On his way, he passed a small village. It was already late evening and he was tired of traveling so he decided to rest before moving ahead. He looked for a place to stay as he didn’t want to spend any money on renting a room. He …
Rohan was getting dressed for school. His mother, Saroj was preparing breakfast in the kitchen. Rohan was constantly looking at the watch. He was waiting for his father who was out for his morning walk. Saroj served him Poha and milk as he sat at the dining table. She packed his tiffin as he ate …