The Scientist

As a young sincere scientist and smart historian, Lata proudly held her latest invention in a bottle in her hand.

She wanted to test whether her invention worked.

If all had gone right, just one drop from the bottle on the ground would show a picture of the structure that previously existed on that particular land.

PHOTO PROMPT © Roger Bultot

Authentic Black Beauty

They rejected me outright & treated me like dirt.
I could only pity them, far from getting hurt...
I emerged refreshed by dipping into my private pool,
They still gave their verdict- I am a loser & uncool!

Seeing my skin-colour, they said I'm "black".
They felt they were being "right" & on track.
Correct that I'm black; but, there's more to me.
They can't see the real me- filled with authenticity!

I Rest My Case

I visited my college buddies for their 10th Marriage Anniversary.

I had played match-maker to bring them together.

A rude shock awaited me…

Sia & Tinto, my perfect romantic-pair, wanted to separate citing irreconcilable rift.

This was no reward...

Their request to employ my law-skills, touched a raw nerve. 

Two new jars with Black Olives and Peach Jelly stood proudly.

PHOTO PROMPT © Ronda Del Boccio

The Balancing Act

"This newly excavated city was built 5000 years ago," the senior researcher announced.

As Deena's eyes were fixed at the creative expression on stone, she looked like a woman possessed.

"Does this remind you of something?" her friend Rosy inquired.

"That's me!" replied Deena.

"You in your past birth 5000 years ago!" Rosy joked.

The Storm Magic

There is a storm that has been raging for long,
But, we choose to debate what is right/wrong.
We never acted before, now reaction is our chance?
We choose to ignore & continue our old stance!

The storm is on and that we understand.
We are at a terrible loss with no magic wand.
Even if we have a magic spell, it's worthless
Unless it's used, its magic is anyone's guess!

50,000 Rasagola Distribution By UMBS In Bhubaneswar

"Distribution of 50,000 Rasagolas", did you ask?
Yes, you read it right!

Today, 50,000 Rasagolas will be distributed by the Utkal Mistanna Byabasayee Samiti (UMBS) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, at a sweet function planned.

Frequently Freaky

They were looking for a governess to manage their home and were happy when Maruti joined.
A short and fair woman, Maruti was very efficient with her work.
But, things never remained the same after she joined...

They wondered why there were frequent storms.
The drastic weather change was a point of concern.
Their tent got blown away.

PHOTO PROMPT © Jan Wayne Fields

When their new tent also got damaged, there was niggling doubt and fear.

Odisha Rasagola Earns GI Tag #OdishaRasagola

Odisha has finally earned the GI tag for Odisha Rasagola on 29th July, 2019!

The GI Application for "Odisha Rasagola" was filed on February 23, 2018, by Odisha Small Industries Corporation Limited (OSIC), under the MSME Department of the Govt. of Odisha.  Utkal Mistanna Byabasayee Samiti, an association of Rasagola sweet-makers of Odisha, was the joint applicant.

Busy Night

The first time he saw her, he desired to whisk her away.

Her exquisite beauty cast a spell.

He could not wait to lay his hands on her.

He had been working diligently to make a secret passage to her room.

He was excited that all his sleepless nights would finally make his dream come true.

"Gonna be a busy night", he thought as he bridged the final barrier.

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He was the focus of her attention.

A Journey Cut Short

Little Sam was excited to get ready for his first train journey.

He had just seen the pictures of trains in his books and videos of trains on TV and internet!

He would get to finally experience a real train!

He held on to his mother's dress.

She was busy with her cellphone.

PHOTO PROMPT © Sandra Crook

Suddenly, a burly man pushed his mother.

He picked Sam up and started running towards another train that had started moving in the opposite direction.