On a hot summer afternoon,on a secluded road;I stopped him for a ride.Like anyone else,Even his demand was obnoxious. But today, looking at him,I couldn’t bargain much.As if I really wanted to take that ride,not because of the weather;but maybe not to lose sight of him,even if it was for that span. I sat right…
Month: March 2018
The Life Guard
Meet “Mr. Jogendra Behra”, yes that’s how he says his name when asked. He is the life guard of the private beach for the resort I stayed on my recent vacation. He is merely 20 years old and working to support his family. His father is a farmer and doesn’t earn much to run the…
The Sun Temple Guide
Well, this was the first ever hired guide in my life. I refrain from talking a guide and prefer reading the boards instead. However, that morning, he walked right in front of my face and even I managed to crack a good deal with him. So, there was my guide “Mr. Bideshi Swain”. Well, I…
ANKUR MONDAL 