Fading footprints

It is said in many cultures that a man dies twice. Once when he dies physically. And the second time, when the last trace of his memory is gone. And this is a story about one such man, who thinks of the second death. He thinks of the person who would be the last person…

Questions posed by 2-dimensional time

How does time work in 2 dimensions? Right now, we know that time is one dimensional and can move in two directions (forward or backward). Although man hasn’t yet found out a way to move in the time dimension at a speed of his choice or a direction of his choice, this has been a…

No More

Too long have I stayed in darkness No More Too long have I ran from the light No More Too long have I tolerated mediocrity No More Too long have I accepted average No More Too long have I felt sorry for me No More Too long have I played the victim No More Too…

Why do I write?

“Why do you write?” he asked me, looking into my eye. “That’s a very interesting question. I never thought of a reason” I replied. “So, think now and tell me” he asked. I don’t know why he was so curious about why I write. Was he trying to write himself? Or was he doing something else…

Meaning

Thirst for experiences Rich in expression

Are numbers real?

Are numbers real? The chapter title stared at me A question like that Could break the hell in thoughts Beyond the words in the book And the colorful cover pages I saw her in white and black Solving a colorful cube How enchanting she was! As she told me her name I was still in…

Meaning of life

Hello All, I’ve started a podcast called Surya speaks, which is intended towards answering life’s questions as they occur to me. Give it a listen : Surya speaks In this podcast, I will be answering the question : what is the meaning of life?  I have a wonderful answer. So simple that you’ve never thought that…

Skyscraper series by Chirag Sancheti

From one of the best person I’ve had as a close friend for a long time was born an ultimate story. To describe our friendship in words is an injustice to our friendship. As I read the wonderful lines he penned I can only be amazed at his story Gripping from the first word Till…

Real men – micro tale

“REAL MEN DON’T CRY” the society blared at him.  In trying to be a real man,  he lost torch with reality itself Surya

Best friend – micro tale

She has a boyfriend, why are you bothering about her? His friends asked. You need a girl like her, to be your best friend, he replied, thinking of their adventures Dedicated to my good friend, Ravali! Surya

Entrepreneur – Micro tale

This is entrepreneurship, he said, explaining the various schemes. Deep down, he knew, he was just a salesman. Surya

In all of my dreams

Oh, the many successes I have Oh, the many failures I averted Oh, the things I did In all of my dreams Oh, the many posts I held Oh, the many awards I won Oh, the things I achieved In all of my dreams Oh, the beautiful family I have Oh, the wonderful people I’ve…