by Sudha Vishwanath | Sep 21, 2025 | Fiction, Drama
So it all started when Ranganathan, a once robust and lively man, became sick, his body now a mere shell of its former self. Seventy-eight-year-old Ranganathan and his wife Parvati, five years younger than her husband, had never been a burden to their three daughters....
by Sudha Vishwanath | Sep 11, 2025 | Fiction
A fresh look tends to spark excitement, but my situation tells a different tale. What good is a stunning facelift and captivating appearance if there’s no one around to voice their admiration? That’s where my story begins. The government decided to rejuvenate this...
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,”...
