Ashutosh VikramUnder the shade of a hundred branchesFrom under the shade of a hundred branches, I wake up to the indigo of the night With stars burning like lanterns, in the cold far off sky…Feb 1, 20191Feb 1, 20191
Ashutosh Vikraminthe CafeThe Witch HuntWater was leaking in through the thatched roof. For as long as Amina could remember, it has always been like this. Every monsoon it was…Dec 8, 2018Dec 8, 2018
Ashutosh VikramHave You ever Loved Something so Much?There are times when you are ready to give an arm for, And you almost do, You almost give an arm for, For that dream, you give everything…Jun 4, 2018Jun 4, 2018
Ashutosh VikraminHingedA Song of SlaveryCurrently, 4–5 million child labors all across India are forced into every kind of work, from menial household chores to dangerous factory…May 19, 20181May 19, 20181
Ashutosh Vikraminthe CafeTake my breath away.She smiled that smile, that beautiful, haunted smile; She smiled in spite of all the pain and all the scars this world had given her,May 16, 2018May 16, 2018
Ashutosh VikraminHingedYou Make Your Own LuckHis silver ornate, buffalo-hide cowboy boots made subtle noise as they crushed the broken glass pieces on the floor. His 0.44 caliber, ’73…May 5, 2018May 5, 2018
Ashutosh Vikraminthe CafeYou know nothing, John Doe.You know nothing, John Doe.Feb 8, 2018Feb 8, 2018
Ashutosh VikraminHingedA Festivus Miracle!The first snow of the winter fell early this time. Earlier than last year or the year before that. It was the earliest snow he has ever…Dec 30, 2017Dec 30, 2017
Ashutosh Vikraminthe CafeA ‘new’ year tale.The rhythmic sound of raindrops falling on the glass pane mingled with the rumblings of the thunderous, dark sky. I slowly cranked up the…Dec 23, 2017Dec 23, 2017