Story descriptions

Bombay Wali: Renuka, a young journalist eking out a meagre but interesting living in Bombay, finds herself embroiled in a desperate scheme hatched by her best friend.

Bombay Wali means a woman from Bombay.

Middle Age Jazz and Blues: At an innocuous jazz concert, Feroza, a professor and caregiver, comes face to face with a painful aspect of her past.

Zindagi Itefaq Hai (Life is Chance): A page containing important information falls out of a journalist’s office window and disappears. Will he or won’t he make the deadline for his story?

Freire Stopped in Bombay: Dilip, a young, Dalit student on a Government Scholarship, faces big challenges in Bombay. Can Paulo Freire be of some help?

Dalits, formerly known as untouchables, occupy the lowest rung on the Hindu caste system. The Constitution of India prohibits discrimination based on caste and has abolished untouchability. India also has an affirmative action policy.

This story is inspired by true events.

Reveries of a Riot: Mira is shell-shocked by the riot raging outside her apartment. A reflection on violence, public and private.

The Room: College girl Sujata feels compromised by an unsavoury alliance that she must tolerate in order to enjoy herself.

Absolution: Ashok, a no nonsense businessman who prides himself on being modern, is forced to contend with tradition and heritage.

Smoke and Mirrors: Kavita, a wealthy businesswoman, feels compelled to hurt her loyal friend, Shanti. Could this be the end of a friendship that spans two decades?

Munni: A little servant girl, Munni, leaves an indelible impression on a child whose family she works for. A true story.

Snapshot: In a suburban Tokyo apartment, Sukiyo, an old, Japanese woman takes an unexpected step to redress her loneliness.

This story is inspired by a news article.

The Tea Drinker: Martin, a sensitive, atypical boy is marked by his childhood encounter with Maliha, a reclusive heiress.

Kathmandu: Stranded in Kathmandu, April, a young Canadian student, finds help from unexpected quarters.