Category Archives: shortfiction

Calcutta in Shorts

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Sanjoy Dutt

Short stories from Calcutta     A Calcuttan is univocal in admiration for the city, its vibrancy, the colors and the warmth of Calcutta resonates between the lines of “Calcutta in Shorts”.   ‘The Coffee House’ is a story which … Continue reading →

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Priceless

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Sanjoy Dutt

    (An old folk tale)   A young couple lived on a small farm. With little income, they were forced to live a life in poverty. One day, the husband said, “Love I want to go to a faraway … Continue reading →

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CALCUTTA IN SHORTS

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Sanjoy Dutt

              1971 was a happening year in my life. My dad passed away from a massive heart attack that ended his life in fifteen minutes. A few months later that winter I fell sick … Continue reading →

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Retrieving Stolen Buffaloes

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Sanjoy Dutt

A very cold and foggy January morning, time 5 AM. The district police force directed by the Superintendent was on red alert. The electronic media followed policemen combing everywhere. Nearby forests and villages. “ Terrorists?” I asked. “Buffaloes got stolen from … Continue reading →

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