Srichandra Venkataramanan

blogs from Kolkata

Fluteman Series: The Other
He sat with his eyes downcast. Whether his eyes entertained any drop of tear or not, I wouldn't know. I noticed his fingers that held on to the walking stick. Three of his fingers shook in constant rhythm. "Come", I called out to him. He looked up. A single drop of tear nestled at the ... Continue r...
Posted on 10 April 2019 | 6:58 am
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A Song Well Sung
It is very rare that I've read a story at one go. My role as a mother hardly permits me the time or energy to read a story in one sitting. 'Somewhere in a Song' is an exception. I was compelled to read through the entire story almost without batting an eyelid. No, it isn't ... Continue reading A Son...
Posted on 12 March 2018 | 4:10 pm
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The Tree of Grace
The little brown tree with it's hardly-there leaves used to resemble a woman dancing in wild frenzy. It did not offer much shade but the fact that it was just next to the little pool flowing by made it an ideal spot. "Some streamers please", the tallest among the cousins would cry out. We would ...
Posted on 25 August 2017 | 1:38 am
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