SHAMIM MERCHANT

“Mom, if we’re nice, then all are nice. After all, everyone has a good heart.” Upon hearing this comment, Sarika’s mother, Sonal Ben smirked and remarked ruefully, “Darling, ironically, this …

  यत्र नार्यस्तु पूज्यन्ते रमन्ते तत्र देवताः । यत्रैतास्तु न पूज्यन्ते सर्वास्तत्राफलाः क्रियाः ॥   The divine are extremely happy where women are respected; Where they are not, all actions …

“Festival connects you to your culture, roots and your family…all over again.”   I read this on a bookmark in the Hallmark greetings gallery, where I was busy buying cards …

Clean India – Green India   “Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to….” At sharp 12, midnight, my buddies sang for me while I cut the cake they had brought. …

“Mrs. Vyas, Natasha is a very bright student, but I fail to understand why she’s so timid at her age! I mean, she’s in ninth standard.” Natasha’s class teacher, Anita …

A funny conversation between the mouth and the nose; from behind the mask.   Mouth: Agghhh!!! I hate this corona virus. Nose: Tell me something that I don’t know. And …

After six strenuous months of hard work, Roshni’s first painting exhibition was coming up. She was on cloud nine and was eagerly waiting for it. Her husband Rishabh supported and …

“Oh Lord! How will Nitin come home in such a stormy weather?” Standing by the closed window, frightened Naisha’s gaze was cemented on the road outside. The windows couldn’t be …

Being an average student and slow in writing, Siddharth was a victim of his teacher’s rebuke most of the time and remained a laughing stock among his classmates, all his …

Aurobindo, my dear darling Auru. He is six years old, the apple of my eyes and pride of our Chatterjee family. He is extremely special and no amount of words …