EXT.JUNGLE. NIGHT Dense, ominous and dark, this is a JUNGLE no one would dare to venture into even in daytime. SOUND of SHOVEL hitting the surface grows louder as we move closer to a spot, deep inside. A FRIEND of mine (male,50s) and I, scramble beside a DEAD BODY wrapped in a sheet. The body feels impossibly heavy and we are struggling to put it inside a shoddy CASKET. FRIEND come on...give me a hand now MYSELF (looking at PIT, not convinced) ...it is not deep enough FRIEND (ignoring) we...

I am sure there are many people who are extremely happy-go-lucky, easy-going and friendly individuals. Traits that, I have often been told, describe me too. But there is a catch. I am also reticent by nature. I open up only after I have connected with someone on a deeper, one-on-one basis. Casual socializing has never come naturally to me. In a way, this can be a blessing for those who dislike being forced into fake bonding and meaningless conversations. Yet it can also be confusing. Office...

Every day, we face multiple situations that put us in a dilemma. We weigh options, figure things out, and try to make the best possible decision. But sometimes life throws uniquely complicated situations at us, the kind that come layered with inherent humor. Imamul is the name of our maid, who has been with us for almost five years now. In her early days, she was incredibly hardworking and meticulous. But over time, the city-life bug caught up with her. She began taking on more work than she...