Bare, Free, Pretty
Stop searching… your shoes have walked in different directions leaving your naked feet, alone under the sky. There is a cloud contemplating about taking the shape of a shoe; but not of any use to you I guess The man without legs also seem to sympathize with your plight, probably because he cannot share anything with you. Talk to your feet in the language of … Continue reading Bare, Free, Pretty
The Maya Program – 365 Flash Fiction #41
He tuned in his torn piece of cloth he has been calling ‘blanket’ for the past two months. He had a better living standard in the cell that he was confined to for the past six years. The top part of the cardboard piece he slept on was still damp from a recent shower. He remembered the day they came to his house and said … Continue reading The Maya Program – 365 Flash Fiction #41
Papon – A Voice that is so original that it makes the world look like an imitation
If there is one thing that would make me feel better than others in San francisco bay area, that would be Papon’s live in concert, for those who missed it, you missed seeing one of the most amazing performances…. Papon is beyond being “an Indian Singer” when it comes to music because you cannot miss the universality in his outlook to music… taking folk and … Continue reading Papon – A Voice that is so original that it makes the world look like an imitation
Just in Time – 365 Flash Fiction #40
He jumped inside and looked around. It was almost full. He found one seat in the middle row that had a vacant chair. He moved towards it trying not to stamp on the bunch of people who were already there. He took his seat and looked at the elderly man sitting next to him. “Hi, I thought I was late” He said with a smile. … Continue reading Just in Time – 365 Flash Fiction #40
As humans we all are same enough to live in peace and not different enough to go to war
Some conflicts are so prolonged and have costed so much bloodshed, atrocities and human rights violations across the world that it is no more a matter of who is right and who is wrong. The loss of human lives is not counted separately for each side…. the toll is on both sides together; Yes I am talking about the Palestinian Israeli conflicts…. What we lose … Continue reading As humans we all are same enough to live in peace and not different enough to go to war
Thirty Five Cents – 365 Flash Fiction #39
He walked slowly to a guy and asked “Do you have thirty cents sir?” The guy looked and signed NO. He chuckled and said Thanks. He stood there for a bit looking out and walked towards one of the ladies who was sitting in the front seat of the train compartment “Mam do you have thirty five cents to spare?” She did not raise her … Continue reading Thirty Five Cents – 365 Flash Fiction #39
The BackBencher – 365 Flash Fiction #38
He looked at everyone sitting in the class. Some had not heard the teacher ask the question. Some were pressing their heads as if the answers would jump out of their mouth. Some in the front of the class as usual had raised their hands as if they were the only people the teacher came to the class for. Sometimes he even felt that these … Continue reading The BackBencher – 365 Flash Fiction #38
Rotisserie Chicken – 365 Flash Fiction #37
He saw the look in her eyes, and the face spoke a lot of her plight. it had a sadness so deep routed within the wrinkles in her face giving an impression that she had been carrying it with her for generations. He looked at the kid sitting next to her who was similar to any other kid and was also on the heavier side … Continue reading Rotisserie Chicken – 365 Flash Fiction #37
Fish Tank -365 Flash Fiction #36
His son walked to the fish tank and pointed to a rather cute looking fish and shouted with excitement, “There is one”. He walked up to his son and touched his head and joined his excitement. As they spend time exploring the colors of life inside the water a girl of the same age walks up and starts a conversation with his son. He steps … Continue reading Fish Tank -365 Flash Fiction #36
I am an Indian and I do not follow Cricket – My thoughts on Sachin-Sharapova Controversy
For the records I stopped watching cricket after 1989 which makes me an Indian who has not really watched Sachin play…. My priorities changed and Cricket was not something I wanted to spend time on then; not now either; I have no regrets not following the game of cricket and I don’t think I have lost anything in life not being glued to the TV … Continue reading I am an Indian and I do not follow Cricket – My thoughts on Sachin-Sharapova Controversy
Vinod Narayan 