“The Last Train to Pune”

Mon, 12 May 2025 11:52:49 +0000

It was a cold January evening, and the Pune railway station buzzed with its usual mix of hawkers, families, and sleepy travelers. Arjun stood on Platform 3, a canvas bag slung over his shoulder, shifting his weight from one foot to the other. The 7:15 train to Mumbai was delayed—again.