Urmi narrates Asha’s story which spans two and a half decades and is at once both humorous and poignant. In the course of her journey, Asha experiences two life-changing, defining moments which teach her valuable life lessons and the art of letting go.
In this two-part story, Elizabeth shares moments in the life of Nancy, an expatriate who is trying to fit into an unfamiliar culture. In the first part, Nancy is flummoxed about how the idea of helping refugees is seen by high-society women as an opportunity to let go of superfluous things at home. The second part deals with Nancy’s emotions as she struggles to let go of some tiny artefacts that represent the memories of her past.
A group of cousins recollect the number of times their grandfather ‘let go’, wondering at his resilience and resolution to carry on despite setbacks. Vani’s story questions people’s ideas of when one is supposed to have ‘let go’.
Anushree’s story is a narrative on the lingering fondness between two friends who are forced to live in separate cities because of circumstances. The ‘missing’ is ripe; even as the narrator waits to hear from her friend, she doesn’t want to consider the possibility of the two drifting further apart.
Nine women. Nine emotions. And their waits. Anupama Krishnakumar writes nine bite-sized stories centered on women and the Navarasas. Part 2 features Raudram (Anger), Kāruṇyam (Compassion), Vīram (Courage) and Śāntam (Peace).
Nine women. Nine emotions. And their waits. Anupama Krishnakumar writes nine bite-sized stories centered on women and the Navarasas. Part 1 features Śṛngāram (Love), Bībhatsam (Disgust), Hāsyam (Mirth), Bhayānakam (Fear) and Adbhutam (Wonder).
Two women wait at a temple for different reasons. What happens when they see each other? Vani writes a short story.
Disha’s story is about the secrets one is forced to keep because societal expectations neither value nor tolerate their truth. One such truth drives a family apart before bringing them back together.
Nisha is dating a prospective marriage candidate set up by her parents. Social media shows a side to her beau that helps her reach a decision about the man she seems to have fallen in love with. Gargi’s story describes a young woman’s tenuous connection with societal norms of what relationships should be like.