Journey with History

At Platform 3, it was expected. A little late—by about seven minutes. Almost on time. We stood on the dimly lit platform, a place that seemed rooted in the past. And then it arrived—chugging in with quiet authority. One of the oldest iron serpents still crawling across the Indian landmass. The Punjab Mail. Launched onContinue reading “Journey with History”

I am an animal

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? A bat Who sees the world as a song A snake Who would like to get a new skin A pig Who stays fun, even when surrounded by filth A dog Who lives on faith and loyalty An eagle Who soars blissfully high above the chaosContinue reading “I am an animal”

Koshish

किसी ने की कोशिश दो कदम चलने की  उस नुक्कड़ पर  फिर से मिलने की  कोई कदम  पहुँचे ही नहीं … किसी ने की कोशिश  लिखे ख़त को पड़ने की पन्नो पे महके अल्फ़ाज़ समझने की  कुछ ख़त लिफ़ाफ़ों से  निकले ही नहीं  … किसी ने की कोशिश  दबी आवाज़ों को सुनने की अनकहे लफ़्ज़ोंContinue reading “Koshish”