Kiran, an army widow, was almost destitute because of her own wayward lifestyle. But was it necessary for the army wives to avoid her totally?

Like every career oriented young woman, Misti wanted to leave home when offered a promotion in Delhi. But her parents refused to allow her to live alone in the big bad world….

Teacher Anjana Dasgupta’s favourite student is dead. Was it food poisoning? Does Anjana believe in this theory?

Shamim commanded respect in the market - among the merchants and his customers… that was until he met a woman reporter.

Eager to protect his grandson, Brahmashree Vedamurthy Subrahmanya Shastri garu - now known as Tiladaanam Subbiah - appealed to numerous priests… in vain. He decided that he alone could save the boy.

By Shyamal Gangopadhyay
A tale of senior citizens and the care they receive in the autumn of their lives.
Dadamashai passed away when I was a boy. That must be nearly fifty years ago. Today that world is a fairy­tale. The lanes and by-lanes of those days, the conversation, the food … all appear hazy now. […]

FROM THE dark pit at the bottom of the hill, one by one, they rise. The hair on their heads untouched by oil; around their waists only kaupunis. Group after group, so many people! Nearby, beside the hill, barely visible, their village. Over there, the women of the village going towards the waterfront. And the herds of cattle and goats returning homeward. Supine on the backs of their buffaloes, feet dangling, the young cowherds are being carried home.

THE FIRST rays of pure sunlight hit her. She turned around to block the harsh rays from settling on any part of her face. She didn’t like them at all. She would fall asleep again. Soon. Wasn’t she grandpa’s little Kumbhi?
Grandpa. She closed her eyes to think of him. She didn’t have to think for long to feel his soft hair through her fingers, though now it had turned fully silver.

Ritu thought she would never see Sudeep again… but fate - and Sudeep - had other plans.

Sharang was shattered when Nupur’s rich family didn’t approve of their alliance, leading to their break-up. While he was intent on moving on, the Mathurs were bent on convincing Sharang to persevere.