During the research for my upcoming novel, I came across a book named “Lost Connections” by British writer Johann Hari. I was listening to the audio book while doing my daily chores. My heart suddenly ached when the narrator announced a new chapter - “Disconnection from Meaningful Work”. I was so overwhelmed with memories that... Continue Reading →
Awards and Recognitions
Popular Choice award at the MyStory contest at the Mumbai Literature Festival 2025 Special jury mention at Bangalore Writers Workshop Short Story Prize 2024 Winner of Orange Flower Award 2023 for humour Winner of eShe Flash Fiction Writing Contest 2019 for women writers Finalist, Amazon PentoPublish 2019 contest (English, Short form category) Long listed entry... Continue Reading →
How to stay sane in an achievement-hungry society?
Ambition is only understood if it’s to rise to the top of some imaginary ladder of success. Someone who takes an undemanding job because it affords him the time to pursue other interests and activities is considered a flake. A person who abandons a career in order to stay home and raise children is considered... Continue Reading →
Every child deserves a happy mother
When my daughter Tara was born, I couldn't take my eyes off her for a good many days. She was the most beautiful thing I had ever seen. She was like my little, personal fairy - pristine and miraculous. My whole world started revolving around her. It appeared that it would be ever so. However,... Continue Reading →
Archived friends and frozen Memories
When I was a kid, I once spotted a doll in a stationery shop. I felt like she is smiling at me with her blue eyes. Her sassy yellow dress fluttered in the wind. I immediately coveted her. I tricked my young aunt to go into the shop in pretext of getting some knick knacks.... Continue Reading →
Salini Vineeth 