<p>Existences is Shuvashree Chowdhury&rsquo;s debut collection of short stories. It is a rendering of a young woman&rsquo;s insights into human existences from a rich tapestry of social experiences in her own working life. The narratives in each short story are unique in their own way &mdash; each form a collage to help see with clarity the simple things that give meaning to our lives. They are as much about women, as they are about people, events and life experiences &mdash; all from the perspective of working women. Sensitive, analytical and empathetic in their approach and depiction of the nuances of human emotions &mdash; these portrayals do not aim to judge people, rather project them humanely and with an acceptance of the vagaries of human existences.</p>