• Crime - English

    The Last Trial

    July 9, 2025 - By 

    Anuradha Chouhan Chapter 1 The sleepy town of Dharampur, nestled in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, had always been a quiet haven for those seeking peace. Its winding lanes, bordered by centuries-old oak trees, had seen little disruption, save for the occasional tourist passing through on their way to the mountains. But that serenity was shattered one fateful morning when Sandeep Mehra, the town’s most respected lawyer, was found murdered in his modest home. The news spread like wildfire, catching the attention of not just the local community but also the higher echelons of the state’s legal and political elite.…

  • Crime - English

    The Cell

    June 25, 2025 - By 

    Amitava Basu Chapter 1: The Disguise The heat was dry and biting as the prison gates of Bhairavgarh creaked open, the ancient iron groaning like it was waking from a deep slumber. Asha Rane stepped through with her head lowered and shoulders slumped, wearing a plain khaki salwar kameez and a bruised expression painted with theatrical precision. Her wrists bore plastic bruises from makeup, and her gaze was dulled intentionally — years of investigative journalism had taught her how to camouflage confidence into submissive silence. She clutched her forged file of charges — embezzlement, impersonation, Section 419 — all part…