Our Self-Written Obituaries – Devika Todi, Bombay
The 233nd death. [Text and photo sent by Devika Todi] Devika Todi died while crossing the road to reach her office. An angry bull rammed into her. Her body lay all jumbled up. Her laptop was crushed. Her bag, however,…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Hassaan Tauseef, Islamabad, Pakistan
The 232nd death. [Text and photo sent by Hassaan Tauseef] Today, 13th April 2018, 13:12. He left. Here is the note he left. Hassaan Tauseef knew this day was different. He woke up to the smell of pines, to the…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Sadia Hashmi, Abul Fazal Enclave, Delhi
The 231st death. [Text and photos sent by Sadia hashmi] Sadia Hashmi, 25, was discovered dead in her study in New Delhi. She passed away while writing her autobiography. To our surprise, she was towards the end of the book….
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Ajwah Nadeem, Lahore, Pakistan
The 230th death. [Text and photo sent by Ajwah Nadeem] This death was her choice. She didn’t leave a note for anyone. We don’t know why. Obsessed with owning the space she was born into, she strived to grow. Insecurities…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Mrinal Pant, Naraina, Delhi
The 229th death. [Text and photos sent by Mrinal Pant] Resting in peace (her exterior very well obscured the storms raging inside) at the least garish corner of her house, Mrinal Pant was mostly seen mulling over the vagaries of…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Alexander KS, Idukki, Kerala
The 228th death. [Text and photos sent by Alexander KS] Alexander KS was found dead by the chicken pen on Sunday as the church bells rang to the heavens. By the time he was 22, Alexander was sitting on a…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Suhasini Soumitra Barman, Calcutta
The 227th death. [Text and photos sent by Suhasini Soumitra Barman] Drunk on memories, laughter and wine, Suhasini Soumitra Barman left for home last night. Back to her father, best friend, partner-in-crime; her whole universe rolled into one. With their…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Anam Fatima, New Friends Colony, Delhi
The 226th death. [Text and photos sent by Anam Fatima] All her life she dreaded early mornings. But for a journey, she’d be up and about in no time. Anam Fatima left this world early this morning. On her bedside…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Tanvi Lall, Rohini, Delhi
The 225th death. [Text and photos sent by Tanvi Lall] Tanvi Lall, 57, was found cold and breathless early this morning, in her own bed donning a creepy smile. It was as if she was denied a fancy closure. On…
Our Self-Written Obituaries – Swapnil Sinha, Patna
The 224th death. [Text and photos sent by Swapnil Sinha] At the ripe age of 77, Swapnil Sinha died a child, for he believed that homes belong only to children and that as we grow, homes turn into a carcass…
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