The air was loud with altercations, murmurings, complaints and what-not. "Our goods sell well because people see them displayed on the pavement. Their beauty captivates customers! Here we are not visible, but hidden!" The officials shrugged their shoulders and pointed to their orders to clear the pavements. "You are out of the sun, rain, dust … Continue reading BOXED IN, FOR A CHANGE!

How long should I walk, Prakash? I've been waiting to remove this white bandage and see! Almost there, Deepa. Just a little more. Oh, finally you are removing the bandage, Prakash! Open your eyes slowly and look, Deepa! Wowwww! Its just beautiful. My first sight is beautiful light! I wanted to you to see what … Continue reading REFLECTIONS

Ammachi, what's that? That's the grinding stone in a corner of our kitchen then. ithelped us make atta or rice flour. How did you do it? We would put handfuls of grain between the two stones. Bottom is stationary, upper can be rotated. Powdering is done when you move the stick round and round. Must … Continue reading HAND WORK

*Friday Fictioneers is a talented group of enthusiasts penning down a story, a poem, a prose, etc., expressing their heart about a photo prompt, every week. Thanks for this week’s beautiful photo prompt -© Vijaya Sundaram Jaya, finished the murukkus? Yes, Amma. Athirasam and laddus too by 11.30 pm last night. Idly, chutney, vadai, kesari, coffee … Continue reading FESTIVITY