Posts from the relationships category.
The Space Between Us | Napowrimo2025 | Day 2She ran a fingertip down the cold windowpane,following the raindrops like a habit—the way she used to trace his spineon slow Sunday mornings.Behind her, he sat on the couch,phone in hand,thumb hovering over the keyboard,as if words had weight.As if they could break somethingthat was already cracking.They used to talk about everything.How mangoes tasted b...
Some books don’t just tell a story—they pull you into an emotional whirlwind, making you feel every triumph and heartbreak. Odyssey of Daze by Mayank Kashyap is one such book. It’s the kind of novel that stays with you, lingering in your thoughts long after you’ve turned the last page. As a lover of deeply emotional, character-driven stories, I found myself completely immersed in the lives of Rish...
Have you ever come across a book that makes you pause, take a deep breath, and truly feel? The Anatomy of Affection by Sutapa Basu is one such collection that doesn't just tell stories—it immerses you in the raw, intricate emotions of human connections.Basu, an acclaimed author known for her rich storytelling, has previously explored historical fiction and contemporary themes with equal finesse. I...
Audio versionI sat at a corner table in a small cafe, listening to everything Malti told me.We talked for hours, and when we left, she had that sense of relief, which I wanted to see at the end. Sometimes, it is hard for me to feel what she goes through, but as a human and her close friend, I come very close to how difficult it is for her.Malti has been my neighbour since we were around 6 years ol...
Have you ever had one of those moments where you act on impulse and later wish you had just taken a breath, paused, and thought it through? We’ve all been there. Life moves so fast that we often forget to slow down and reflect. Mindful March Mantras by Dr. Geetha Kariappa is one of those rare books that gently nudges you to do just that—pause, reflect, and grow.Dr. Kariappa, an insightful writer a...
It was just another of those days when I was sitting at the coffee shop sipping through my second cup of coffee and having just finished Paulo Coelho's “Veronika decides to die”.I had three hours still to go for my second meeting and it was too much of an effort to travel unnecessarily through Delhi's arduous traffic.The book had still not gotten over me, I was still contemplating about the fact t...
I thought I needed hands to catch me,That support was a given, a natural thing.I assumed. I was wrong.The “support“ - They wouldn’t. They couldn’t. Preoccupied lot, lost in their own worlds.I asked, vented,explained, texted, called. I waited—Only to find silence.That day, like many, you said you would stand in, just three hours—Three hours to claim myself back.But when the moment came,You weren't ...
क्या एक शाम हमें मिल पाओगे? बस बातें पूरी करले,वो जो कभी शुरू ही नहीं हुई, या अधूरी रेह गई?कही एसे जगह मिले, जहां वक़्त भी ना हमे खोज पाये!एक एसा पल हो जहां मैं उस चाँद को निहारू और तुम मुझे,बातें करने के लिए हर बार क्या शब्द ज़रूरी है?क्या पता बिना कुछ कहे आखें सब बयान कर जाये!हमें यक़ीन हैं तुम भी याद करते हो हमें, तो मिलोगे ना बातें पूरी करने? इंतज़ार करेंगे!
क्या कमी है तुम्हारे बिना?हाथ पकड़कर साथ चलने वाले की,झूलते हुए सिर को कंधे का सहारा देने वाले की,नम आँखों को सुखाने वाले की,या आँखें बंद कर किसी को याद करने वाले की?क्या कमी है तुम्हारे बिना?उस शायरी से जुड़े हुए करीबी ख़याल की,नग़मों को सुनते हुए तुम्हारी याद की,दूर से देखकर मुस्कुराने वाले की,या आवाज़ सुनकर भागकर आने वाले की?क्या कमी है तुम्हारे बिना?अंधेरे से न डरकर साथ चलने वाले की,खाना न खान...
गुज़रती हुई हवा से पूछा हमने,मिले थे क्या उनसे कहीं?झोंके ने हौले से मुस्काकर कहा,\जी, बिल्कुल!\क्या याद किया हमें उन्होंने?पूछा हमने झोंके से,दुपट्टा लहराकर वो बोला,\जी, बिल्कुल!\हमारा पैग़ाम ले जाओगे क्या?पूछा हमने झोंके से,पत्ते गिराकर वो बोला,\जी, बिल्कुल!\हमारी मुस्कान भी संग ले जाओगे?पूछा हमने झोंके से,ज़ुल्फ़ों को सहलाकर वो बोला,\जी, बिल्कुल!\उनके आने का संदेसा दोगे क्या?पूछा हमने झोंके से...
