by Sudha Vishwanath | Sep 28, 2026 | Drama, Fiction, Short Stories
(This little girl of eleven hated Maths, like many of her age. The rules the teacher laid down felt very rigid to her. Her dismal performance in the quarterly exams, especially in Mathematics, made the teacher very angry. But for reasons best known to the girl,...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Sep 28, 2026 | Drama, Fiction, Short Stories
(The story so far- set in 1937 in Germany, the story revolves around a love triangle between Paul, Lydia, and Ben. Paul, whom Lydia calls lovingly Polly, is her next-door neighbour and has loved her since he can remember, but his love goes unrequited, and he finds out...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Sep 28, 2026 | Drama, Fiction, Short Stories
(Story so far- Suryakanthi is a woman who has been bringing prospective brides and grooms together, helping in matchmaking, and many admire her for her jest. However, she is stunned to learn that her daughter, Kavita, has selected a divorced banker to marry. Her very...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Sep 28, 2026 | Drama, Fiction, Short Stories
(Narayana mess was a place where food was served, and where customers found warmth. While Narayana, the man who owned the mess, was the main cook, Biplab assisted him. Dorje was the helper, and Babu looked after the accounts. While all customers were treated equally,...
by Sudha Vishwanath | Aug 24, 2026 | Short Stories, Drama, Fiction
It was quite unexpected for Dadu* to arrive home at such an early hour. Typically, Dadu was so engrossed in his duties at the trade house where he assisted merchants and handled goods prudently, that he would only return moments before Choti Ma* lit the evening lamp....
by Sudha Vishwanath | Aug 24, 2026 | Drama, Fiction
The skyline over Mannandavady in Wayanad district looked as though vibrant in the early morning. Within the elegant cottage of Prabhakar Menon, the clock chimed seven, its sound resonating through the quietude of a cold winter morning. Vijayan, a man in his early...