Pic Credit: The Indian Express “In here Doctor, NOW.” Operating surgeon Dr. Filatov said, his deep baritone firm and commanding, leaving no room for argument. The intern’s eyes took in the other doctors and nurses in the OT focusing on the task at hand, sensing the urgency palpably visible under Continue Reading
2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: H
“Have you gotten your test done?” asked Arun, massaging his temple. “I’ll get it done tomorrow Sir,” replied Deepak, coughing again. Arun was exhausted. With 2 weeks to go for his exit, Deepak had stopped working, claiming illness. The new guy wasn’t up to speed yet. Arun sighed, wished Continue Reading
2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: G
“Gajavadana beduveee … “. Soft musical notes waft up to my balcony from the downstairs apartment. I sit cross-legged on my swing, soaking in the smell of a fresh morning coffee, swaying gently with the breeze, poised for 72-year old Jaya Aunty’s daily music practice, my very own daily Continue Reading
2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: F
Pic Credit: Times of India “Five thousand ONLY, you think you can break lockdown rules?” snaps the man brandishing the municipality badge. Sporting aviators indoors, he struts around with an air of arrogance, while his mask having slipped under his nose, rests on his mustache. Not one of the 54 Continue Reading
2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: E
Pic Credit: Marketwatch “Exactly! It’s a good thing the Covid lockdown happened. Take it as an ominous sign, Jeevan,” “How can you say that, Ma? It’s just bad timing.” “Perfect timing to call it off. Eh, if they cannot even afford to spend lavishly for their only daughter’s wedding, Continue Reading
2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: D
Pic Credit: Matrubhoomi “Das rupaiiya, bas.” Ten rupees only. The countdown timer at the signal was at 67. “What are you entertaining him for, Riya?” remarked Tarun, scrunching up his nose in distaste at the lad in ragged clothes. “Where did you get it from?” Riya pressed. “Didi, you Continue Reading
2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: C
Pic Credit: GHMC at Hans India “Cancelled?! Big deal, try next year,” remarked Taru, perplexed by her friend’s extreme dejection. “It was my only escape, Taru. A getaway,” countered Ajju. Taru rolled her eyes at him and faked a heart attack. Dramatic statements warranted dramatic reactions. “You have a Continue Reading
2021: Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: B
“Be still, Grandpa,” said the nurse, checking his vitals. “Oh pfft, I’m younger than your father,” retorted 86 year old Prakash. From the adjacent beds at the Covid quarantine center, Arun and Rajesh guffawed. “Quiet, all of you. Time to rest. Get some sleep, grandpas,” she Continue Reading
2021 : Blogging A-Z Challenge: Covid Craziness: A
Welcome to the Covid Crazies 2021 Edition of the Blogging from A-Z Challenge, held every April. Every post will begin with the numbered letter of the alphabet. These will be 100 word, bite-sized Micro-fiction – individual stories of insanity, survival, normalcy or hope and courage. The entire list of 2021 Continue Reading
2021 – The Blogging A-Z Challenge is back!
Every year, in April, the Blogging A-Z Challenge kicks off with a bang and now in its seventh year running, it continues to garner even more participation than ever! Click here to read more on the challenge! And if you’re participating too, do leave your blog site in the comments! I’d love Continue Reading