Manish Bhatt : Writing

The Harmony of Three City

The Harmony of Three City

A Story by Manish Bhatt


The city’s rhythmic harmony - a three layered harmony - has become a constant part of our lives. In its absence one feels a void - an ear shap..
The Car "Home Theatre"

The Car "Home Theatre"

A Story by Manish Bhatt


So the ad began with a light melodious music one that you associate with a happy family dinner on a regular evening. With the expectation set, the..
The Pre-approved Loan

The Pre-approved Loan

A Story by Manish Bhatt


So after a lengthy battle between Mr. Setu Mathan and The Central Bank (TCB), the verdict has been delivered. From today onwards, every citizen of t..
The "Soul" Mirror

The "Soul" Mirror

A Story by Manish Bhatt


The bladder had reached the point of bursting. Throwing the bag on the desk, made way - literally, by pushing people around - towards the washroom. T..
The Nectar of Spending

The Nectar of Spending

A Story by Manish Bhatt


The white cake with yellow candles glittered in the glow of their flames. People gathered around swayed on their feet in an euphoric state flashing ..
The Lift of Life

The Lift of Life

A Story by Manish Bhatt


The day had finally come to an end. 7 ‘o’ clock. I picked up my bag and made way for the lift. The artificial lights in the lobby area..
The Orwellian 'Market'

The Orwellian 'Market'

A Story by Manish Bhatt


The smogged out city looked desolate in a forlorn way. That was not true of course. But it didn’t matter. In just a few minutes, the multi-col..
The Death in a Mohalla

The Death in a Mohalla

A Story by Manish Bhatt


The mohalla had gone quiet. Once an epicentre of uninhibited activity, it had come to a shuddering halt sometime back. From the days of brightly lit..
The Days of Our Lives

The Days of Our Lives

A Story by Manish Bhatt


Monday: The sun is seething. And instead of burning, it’s causing asphyxiation. Or that is what it feels like. Inside a pool but not full of w..
The Marvel i.e. Mumbai Homes

The Marvel i.e. Mumbai Homes

A Story by Manish Bhatt


On a grey-cast monsoon morning, bathed in sweat (mine and others - ‘local’ites will know) and scolded for not yet having reached office, I..