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The alarm went off at 6 am as usual. Ashok was already awake before that, as usual. He always awoke just before the alarm was set to go off. It was the body clock. Many times, he wondered why he bothered to set the alarm. But it had become a habit for him. Even though he lay awake in his bed, he opened his eyes only after the alarm went off. He co ...
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INFATUATION
It was the first day of our college life. The class was full of some hundred and seventy sixteen-seventeen year old boys and girls. The din was unbelievable. All, at once, were excitedly talking to each other. The air was full of expectancy. The noise subsided a bit as our Principal entered the classroom to deliver his welcome address and orientat ...
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Hospital
This is a common occurrence in everyday life. Almost everybody goes through such a scenario once in a while. It is an effort to depict the harsh reality of modern living.
It is nine pm. Ajay is sitting in the lobby of the multi-speciality hospital, desperately trying to stay awake. The lobby is illuminated by harsh fluorescent tube l ...
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The Office Spouse
Both I and Aniket got into the elevator at the same time. It was five minutes to nine. I said “Good morning” to Aniket and pressed the button for the tenth floor. Aniket just nodded. He did not seem to be in good mood. Just as I was about to ask him, the elevator stopped at the first floor and a few people got in. Arriving at the tenth floor, ...
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Queue
"Hi."
"Hello, Do I know you?"
"No, I donot think so."
"Then?"
"Oh, just trying to make a conversation. Standing in a queue and doing nothing is boring."
"Yes, I suppose so."
"Nice day though. The sun is shining. A cool breeeze is blowing. Not too hot, not to cold. Very plesant."
"Yes, makes it a little easier to ...
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