The writer describes his observations about a man of intellect, whose life inspires and excites him. A master of short story-telling if there ever was one.

A war-time story set in Dublin during a period of civil unrest. This thought provoking story makes one wonder about the futility of war and how it affects those on the front.

This short story is a translation of Rabindranath Tagore's original Cabuliwallah tale. It takes a lighthearted look at the bond shared between a father and a daughter, with the perspective of the man from Kabul adding a layer of depth into the story.

Nominated for the 2020 JCB Prize for Literature, Undertow is a book that has been receiving a lot of love from readers. This spoiler-free review aims to discuss some of the highlights of the book.

One of India's most loved storytellers, Ruskin Bond writes about a thief and his transformation, brought about by simple acts of kindness shown towards him. The story reinforces people's ability to change for the better.

A popular tale by one of the greatest French short-story writers of all time. The story focuses on the life of a Norman peasant and his unfortunate brush with injustice.

A reading of The Tell-Tale Heart. Master storyteller Poe writes about the gruelsome murder of an old man by a an accused madman. But the madman insists he has his own reasons for doing away with the oldie. The story illustrates the murderers point of view.