SHIV NIRULA

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LockDown Stories

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 could talk to everyone. She suspected the over-friendly ward boy...

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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 remaining time I spend either in Kitchen cleaning utensils or...

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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 was done and discussed with the three old friends sat...

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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 Dad that he did not like those new burly men...

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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 says she will continue to do so till she fulfills...

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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 my home.” “Sir it is a landline phone ringing. For...

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