A Stream of Prayer
This non-fiction I wrote after my Khala passed away earlier this year was published by Citron Review on 06/20/2021. When my family in India sleeps, I recite Aayat-e-Karima, a verse… Read more »
This non-fiction I wrote after my Khala passed away earlier this year was published by Citron Review on 06/20/2021. When my family in India sleeps, I recite Aayat-e-Karima, a verse… Read more »
This story was published by Free Flash Fiction on 06/25/2021. I’m at a red traffic light, behind a car with a yellow diamond-shaped “Baby on Board” sticker on the rear… Read more »
Here’s a video of me reading my 100-word story “Adverb” published in National Flash Fiction Day Anthology 2021: Adverb I shouldn’t use adverbs but how do I describe the way… Read more »
This 100-word story was published in Micro Madness organized by National Flash Fiction Day, New Zealand. Below is the story and a link to my video reading it: Maracas You… Read more »
This story was published by Kahini Weekly in 05/2021 Don’t call your husband by his name; address him respectfully as Sunte Ho or Ae Ji; wipe under your arms and… Read more »
Story “Rose Jam” published by Marias at Sampaguitas on 05/02/2021. Add one tablespoon of baking soda and one tablespoon of dish soap to one gallon of water, and spray it… Read more »
Published by Khabar Magazine on 05/01/2021 “What are you doing, Ammi?” I call my mother on a May Sunday morning. My husband, Suhail, is still sleeping. I glance at the… Read more »
Published by Schuylkill Valley Journal on 04/26/2021. This story was co-written with my friend, Sudha Balagopal. “We’re late for the Christmas party,” Rahul says. “Where were you?” Rita’s back from… Read more »
Published by Reflex Fiction on 04/20/2021 I dreamed I would have a long, sleek car, on the backseat of which I’d lounge, my head resting on a husband’s shoulder, careful… Read more »
Published by Flash Fiction Online on 04/16/2021 Aziz Bhai slows down his bicycle, swivels his head to read the vinyl boards hanging above the shops in the bazaar. Though there… Read more »