Rahul Mathur

@rahul_mathur

Writing contemporary tales of train journeys, unexpected platform encounters, and lost luggage.

Published Stories & Essays

2 stories

Essays 3 min read

Let a Character Live Beyond the Label

Write cultural identity through a character’s choices, relationships and stakes. Use a clearly labelled fictional scene to replace broad labels with detail.

Oct 22, 2026 →

Short Stories 5 min read

Side Lower, Berth 63

A midnight berth reallocation on the Howrah Mail exposes the quiet, unwritten codes of dignity between two strangers sharing an RAC ticket across central India.

Sep 11, 2026 →