SHIV NIRULA

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Shiv Nirula

Shiv Nirula

The Signal

Part 1: The First Encounter I met Raghav for the first time when I was 16 years old and travelling to Faizabad by train. The simple-looking calm boy a little older than me caught my attention as he was lost…

The Homecoming

The Homecoming Anna was at her wit’s end. Ever since she was back from the hospital, she was all alone. It was the same at the hospital but at least there were other people and she had her phone. She…

Singham

Singham A group Video Chat between drinking buddies during the lockdown. “Bro, I am the worst sufferer of this lockdown. Firstly my boss is after me to do more work since I save on the commuting time and then the…

The Sign

The Sign It started like a joke, a scientist, a professor, and a spiritual Guru meet in a bar. However, it was not to drink but a gathering of regional leaders to discuss the ongoing coronavirus containment measures. Once that…

Safe Haven

Safe Haven Sangai woke up with a start at the makeshift hidden home they had found near the edge of the jungle. He must have slept crying yesterday night. He still couldn’t believe their bad luck. He had warned his…

Tapasya

Tapasya “Why is Radha Aunty going to the mountain top temple at such time. Even the pujari no longer goes there regularly?”, asked Meena to her vegetable vendor Radhika. “Oh! she visits the temple daily of the Goddess and she…

The Smart Butler

The Smart Butler Lark Zuffenberg wakes up to the loud archaic ringing of a phone. “Who is it Jarrvis?”, he says addressing his home AI butler. “I don’t know sir” “How’s that possible. You are connected to all devices at…