by Sudha Vishwanath | Jul 8, 2025 | Fiction, Short Stories
As the sun rose on Sunday morning, the air was filled with the cheerful chirping of birds. Suraj Verma groggily stirred in bed, berating himself for neglecting to close the curtains the night before. The soft morning rays filtered into his 8th-floor apartment. Barely...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Jul 7, 2025 | Drama, Fiction, Short Stories
“Take these parathas for the journey,” Rachna urged, handing me a packet. ‘They serve food in the plane,’ I was about to say, but I accepted it. She had never grasped the intricacies of flying internationally. This was my second trip back home in three years,...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Jun 18, 2025 | Fiction, Drama, Short Stories
You sneak out with the stealth of a cat when your mother goes for a bath. She had warned you not to venture out. “The riots have subsided, but all is not well. You may be a law student, but that doesn’t mean the rioters won’t harm you. “Stay home,”...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Jun 18, 2025 | Drama, Fiction, Short Stories
Having spent much of her life with a dominating husband, fifty-two-year-old Sumitra hardly had an active social life. Now, with her husband gone, she was a free bird. At her request, her son helped her start a Facebook profile. The first thing that came into...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Jun 17, 2025 | Articles
My mom was diagnosed with tuberculosis of the spine, which affected the mobility of her left leg. The surgery done for the same was successful, but she refused to attempt to stand. Considering her age, 78 years, doctors suggested giving her some time to get mentally...
