I used the cover photo as a prompt to write a very short story. This is the first time I have used a photo prompt.

Matt is a loner and a wiz at physics. One day, a new graduate student, Emily, joins the group. She does not find Matt sullen and intimidating, like most people do. Matt and Emily find that their skills complement each other, and they make a great team. That is until one night, after a party celebrating their latest revolutionary discoveries, high on alcohol and adrenaline, they have a one night stand. Will this ruin their partnership? What could be so bad about a one night stand, that they may not be able to get past it? Read on to find out.

When Harsha’s boyfriend moves to Australia to follow his ambitions, the couple part amicably. Harsha has her own fledgling business and she has great hopes for it’s growth. But Harsha is deeply disappointed for one reason. She is keen on having kids, and she is aware of her ruthlessly ticking biological clock. So Harsha turns to matrimonial websites in her quest for a life partner. But is such a quest without perils? Read on to find out.

Raina has just broken up with her boyfriend of 8 years. As she considers the possibility of arranged marriage, her cousin Rachna reminds of her rigid notions against it, and her scorn when Rachna had an arranged marriage a year ago. Raina repents her insensitivity, but will the cousins, who have been the best friends in the past, be reconciled? Read on to find out.

Shweta has been running a small dance business for a while. She conducts dance workshops and classes at various schools and posh housing societies all over Mumbai. Over the years, she has interacted with various administrators. But Mr. Mehta is unusually dreary and expressionless, even for one of his kind. Could there be a reason for it? Read on to find out how Mr. Mehta surprises Shweta.

The mango empire is a dirty, dirty business. And the genius behind the operation has a deep, guarded, secret. What is his secret, and what will he do, if it is ever discovered? Read on to find out.

Pelvic pain may be frightening, or embarrassing, or may just seem unimportant. However, it is best to get it checked out as soon as possible. This article looks into the causes of pelvic pain, and informs you of the other symptoms that accompany various diagnoses.

Sometimes winning may look like losing, but it takes strength to walk away, instead of impulsively striking back, to your own long-term detriment. Winning is not necessarily about defeating someone else.

Is it really necessary to get a regular gynecological exam? How often is regular enough? What is the point of going to the doctor if you have no symptoms? What happens at a routine check up? When should you start seeing a gynecologist? Read on to find out.

Sexism still lurks in the most unexpected places in subtle ways. Are people still skeptical, when a woman claims an interesting idea to be her own? And what happens, when a man disputes the claim? Read on to see what Sarah finds out.

Sangeeta is frustrated. She is facing the trials every new mother does. But is that all there is to it, or is there something more serious going on? Read on to find out.

Mukta woke up groggy and disoriented. As her consciousness gradually returned, she looked around, and she was terrified. Fear made the muscles in her abdomen knot up. She wondered where she was and what lay in store for her.

An article about, all that you need to be aware of, when you are pregnant with twins or triplets.

She was walking to her gate in Seattle airport, when a scent caught her attention. They say olfactory memories are the strongest. But it must be a coincidence. It was the cologne he had always used, a rather unsual one.

Detailed information about contraceptive options, including condoms, IUDs, pills and apps. Yes, there is now an app classified as a contraceptive in the European Union.

A collection of short stories for women, that are perfect tea-time reads.

Recently our Supreme Court, upheld the right to privacy as a fundamental right of every citizen. Why is this so important today? Here is my take.

Away from home, family, and a job she loves, Richa is lonely. Her husband needs to work long hours and she feels lost. Will Richa be able to take charge of her life again? Read on to find out.

I sat in the clinic, chewing my nails. It was all so surreal. How had I got in to this ridiculous mess? I mean, it could be a matter of life and death, for god sake. What was I thinking? Evidently, I was not.

Recently, social media has been flooded with angry posts about some TV show called Pehredaar Piya Ki. Seeing so many people agitated about it, piqued my curiosity, and I read a little about it. To me, it seems somewhat silly, but again, I have not actually watched it, so I am going to refrain from judging it any further.

Maya was euphoric. Life could never get better than it was today, she thought, as she waited for Rakesh. The last two months had been frustrating.

A peek at the hypocricy underlying the progressive facade.

Radhika was nervous. She never should have demanded that the driver take her through the small alley ways so late at night.

Anu was agitated. She had barely slept last night. Not even the sound of the waves soothed her today. Did she have her contacts on backwards? It certainly felt like it. No agitated was a mild word. What she felt was furious. What a sham her 18th birthday had been. Her parents had offered her a glass of champagne and welcomed her in to adulthood. What did that mean to them?

A letter to a friend who is a victim of abuse. Her situation is made worse by the fact that she is on a dependent H4 visa in the USA.