Walking on the edge of a river English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi 1. Daughter as a bridge No one gives birth to a daughter willingly Unexpectedly they born from an illusion Of giving birth to a son, Daughters always stay-on as bridges. Throughout the country; From tiny villages […]
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An Earthquake – Manasa Reddy Chichili An earthquake Tear comes for loved ones Bodies drowned in the bloody flood All they could do was search Search for his daughter Not knowing if she was alive Or a dead body The boy was sitting with his knife To kill the storm Naivety and hatred combined The […]
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Tempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 37. Sounds Sums crossed fences, Swindlers’ eyes have no moisture; they’re carrying the waves of broken hands. When efforts to take them haven’t failed and Earth became a sieve of showers, burnt rice emits a human smell to some, smells of cremation to others. Some brains […]
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Carnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
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Need of the hour -68 -J.P.Bharathi A Shift in Toy Culture Until the late 1990s, toy options were relatively modest. We had traditional wooden toys, Kondapalli bommalu (handcrafted figurines from Andhra Pradesh), toy kitchen sets made of metal or clay, and minimal plastic usage. Over the past three decades, however, we’ve […]
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The Invincible Moonsheen Part – 46 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
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Yatra Geetham Mexican Tour – 6 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar ISLA MUJERES MEXICAN CRUISE Part 8 On our first day in Cancún, after visiting Chichén Itzá and experiencing the spine-tingling cenote, our bus halted on the way back to the resort for a visit to a town called Valladolid. This […]
Continue ReadingMother’s lap – Manasa Reddy Chichili In a winter night I lay on the ground Touched by the cool breeze I watch the moon from the wooden gaps Feeling like the hard floor Is as soft as my mother’s lap In mom’s dairy changes soil to soil Attaining rebirth every single time Before moving with […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-35 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi A dream shadow Someone comes And leaves giving fragrance to the soul That blooms inside in every cell. Someone sings and goes. Leaving a melodious tune That now and again Plays the strings of mind. Somebody […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 36. Lamp of Soul Sthavara, Jangama have turned into definite symbols simultaneously, transmitting hidden fire of venom. Today’s disasters are throwing challenges to this topsy-turvy world! Nature loves us. Doesn’t it? Our nature is changing, committing unnecessary errors, throwing even innocents in curse wells. Rise and kindle […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -67 -J.P.Bharathi The Colourful Irony of Modern Toys: Who Are We Really Buying Them For? Walk into any toy store or scroll through an online baby catalogue, and you’ll be dazzled by a kaleidoscope of colour, sound, and promise. From plush animals that sing lullabies to interactive […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 45 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
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Avatar Fire and Ash is an Allegorical Treat of Great Inhuman Exploitation of Nature! – V.Vijaya Kumar I watched Avatar Fire & Ash movie at Celebration Cinema Crossroads & IMAX, near Vicksburg, Michigan, while the whole world is busily engaged in celebration mood on Christmas Day! Usually very few, less than 20, I found in […]
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Unquenchable fire ( Telugu Original Chedabattani Agni by Dr. Kondapalli Niharini) (Original: చెదబట్టని అగ్ని (From Raachippa – A collection of stories by Dr. Kondapalli Niharini.) Translated by – Padmavathi Neelamraju “Pramila… Pramila… what are you doing?” Anasuyamma said loudly, A heartfelt attachment alone knows the difference between shouting and calling, all that is expressed whenever […]
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Yatra Geetham Mexican Tour – 5 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Cancun – Chichén Itzá – Ik Kil Cenote Part 7 Our first tour in Cancun was to Chichén Itzá, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, a place filled with countless curiosities. The main structure, the Temple of […]
Continue Readinghttps://youtu.be/Q4gI_kDE3n8 Carnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 35. Field of Dreams While word explosions in vast plains of silence fill lightning with dazzle, turn dream fields, even water looks like a pinnacle. The cool breezes, new entertainments, and homagesto technical skills are offered there. The first step becomes the highest one; the dream […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -66 -J.P.Bharathi Back to the school Young children benefit greatly from having a predictable routine, Transitional periods, like the one from unstructured summer fun back to the school year, can prove to be tricky for some children. Take a look at these helpful tips and tools for […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 44 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
Continue Readinghttps://youtu.be/iRaesppv9Mw?si=BvvKtiqVHd_CedTy Carnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you […]
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Life in words Live with Less -Slow down, feel more, and let life unfold. -Prasantiram Hey, how are you doing?… are you really busy? Or are you just filling every moment with noise, tasks, and deadlines? Twenty-four hours feel too short, calendars overflow, and we say we have no time — but have we stopped […]
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Bruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 35. Mother’s Sari Hem Had it not been for the shelter Of this ‘letter’, perhaps I’d have been nowhere! I can’t imagine In which mid sea This boat of life would have Drowned! For that matter, Even the world Would’ve stopped where it emerged! It’s for this letter […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 34. Mask of Mind How many boats of experience, how many sails of feelings to catch the limitless sea of heart, to go on a voyage within ourselves! To embrace thought, to learn life’s lingo as well! Trying to drink the fallen gloom, shining full moon […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -65 -J.P.Bharathi Salesmanship Salesmanship, it’s not a new term nor its one man’s skills. It’s not also a skill attained by educated or university certificate holders. Now, shall we say that salesmanship skills are also innate skills of every person. Yes! We find kids convincing parents, wife […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 43 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
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ANDE SRI: POET WHO WALKED BAREFOOT INTO IMMORTALITY -V.Vijaya Kumar VICKSBURG MI USA When a single line, “Mayamai pothunnadammaa manishanna vadu” ripples across the Telugu literary world like a sudden storm, you pause. You turn back. You look for the voice behind it. And there, standing quietly, without grandeur or privilege, without schooling or shelter, […]
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Yatra Geetham Mexican Tour – 4 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Our first day in Cancún didn’t go as planned. We got caught in a time-sharing scheme and ended up wasting almost half the day. But the evening made up for it—the Pirate Ship Tour was absolutely delightful and left us […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 33. The Lamp of Questions Yes, Rohith*, You are right It’s painful to be born in a place Where we are deemed criminals On account of our birth. Yes, this childhood is untouchable and lonely It kills tenderness and warmth. It is a childhood of exclusions That drives […]
Continue ReadingEarth and Sky English Translation – Pranav Tejas Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi Sitting on the doorstep, my mother saw the planes in the sky. She had some sweet dreams To be inside one of them. I described the journey, she listened with amazement. The strange things inside the plane, Imagining them vividly, […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 33. Tears of Fountain Why these lone journeys in dark night? Why the clusters of deeply dejected winds? Trains are lamenting; carrying in them in multitudes. Stuffing self with alienation, insults, they are arriving on red tracks. With painful screams, reigning supremacy, for transporting the seasons […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -64 -J.P.Bharathi Poor Population India is undoubtedly a home for the maximum poor people in the world countries. According to statistics, India is a home for 1/3rd of the world’s poor population. Though it is the fastest growing economy, poverty runs deep through the country. Along with […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 42 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
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THE FALL AND THE HALLOWEEN: THE DREAD AND BEAUTY -V.Vijaya Kumar When I first experienced the Fall, I felt as if nature was showing me a new kind of festival. Trees were covered with bright colours; yellow, red, orange, and sometimes even purple. I had never seen such a sight before. Back in India, seasons […]
Continue ReadingYatra Geetham Mexican Tour – 3 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar CANCUN By the time we returned to our resort, it was already three in the afternoon. We hurried straight to lunch. Since our package included accommodation along with all meals, we simply slipped into the buffet section, picked whatever we […]
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The Youngest at the Stove -Dr. Srivalli Chilakamarri She was barely thirteen, the youngest among them all, the last in line by age, yet the first to be conscripted into duty. At that tender age, her world should have been filled with pencils and notebooks, scribbles upon school desks, half-finished braids, and laughter that tumbled […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 33. The Darkest Cloud I’m the Tusker My self-confidence Full fathom high Strength is my address-line Style, my instinct Caparison my self-esteem My name: a Tusker I’m the heroine Who infuses blood Into the veins of my Emaciated race! The ready high-tech weapon in the hands of My […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 32. Gandhi ji, We Would be Like This Only! Bapu! You are holding a staff in hand, standing silently in intersections where times and hearts are destroyed. Who wants to know if you fought against racial discrimination or for the forlorn people of their own land? […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingLife in words Self-Love vs. Self-Parenting Balance between Self Compassion and Self Discipline -Prasantiram Do you ever talk to yourself?Or do you ever feel that a couple of your voices are talking or trying to say something to you? Maybe.. you are interested in that silent communication? The answer is […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -63 -J.P.Bharathi Our Hindu family civilization We talk about Hindu unity, this civilization itself will end. And our current generation will be responsible for all this. If you consider this topic serious then share this post, Discuss this topic in the family, between husband […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 41 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
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Yatra Geetham Mexican Tour – 2 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar The city of Cancun is located on the Yucatan Peninsula in the state of Quintana Roo, in southeastern Mexico. In the local Mayan language, Cancun means “Nest of Snakes.” This region was the heart of the Mayan civilization, one of […]
Continue ReadingBreaking the Mould: Women’s Voices and Visions in Literature-4 (A Brief study of Indian women writers, contributed for the upliftment of women from social norms) -Padmavathi Neelamraju “I’ve realized that the meaning of success for a woman does not lie in her relationship with a man. Only after that realization, did I find this man’s […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 32. De la Justice He is the low-born Karna* Of a discarded colony He is talkative He breathes out The camphor’s stink Of un lawful courts. You’re the masters of knack You know how to kill Without bloodshed He was hounded. Could anyone tell me why the new […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 31. Bathukamma – Women Like weaving poetry, uniting family, women cross the roads of ups and downs, make corrections to their journey. They pile up flowers in rows to make Bathukamma, pour out hearts to sing songs of experiences. Crossing the innocent age of five-tiered and […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingLife in words Your Time Is Limited Everyone on Earth Comes with an Expiry Date -Prasantiram I was watching a speech on Youtube. I first watched that Stanford Commence-ment speech, I wasn’t expecting it to linger in my heart the way it did. But the simplicity with which SteveJobs spoke of life’s temporary nature – […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -62 -J.P.Bharathi India, like many other countries, faces the challenge of skilled citizens emigrating for better opportunities abroad. This phenomenon, often termed “brain drain,” results in a loss of human capital that could have contributed to India’s economy. To address this, some have proposed financial mechanisms like […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 40 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
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Yatra Geetham Mexican Tour – 1 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar We had previously taken a cruise to Baja California, a Mexican border city adjacent to California. Now we wanted to go to Cancun, which is on the east coast of Mexico. The flight from California, on the west coast of […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 31. The Rejected I’m the unlucky destitute Who lost her mother in the labour room A Rohingya Muslim, A rejected human being Carrying my burden of engulfing gloom On my head Wandering places. A faceless man without even A shameful piece of place To sit, stand, place both […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 30. Tempest of Time If there is any fear now, it’s not of death, but of life. People’s stupidity, cruelty, inhumanity are turning into death caverns Hunger is multiplying each minute like the cell division in the human body. Death in parturition, in addiction! Hiding the reality, […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -61 Our country has lost -J.P.Bharathi In a population of one hundred and thirty crores If our country loses in the game of cricket Are you suffering so much? Our nation suffers when it is morally defeated, not When we loose […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 39 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
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America Through My Eyes Mexico Cruise – Part 6 (FINAL PART) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar We were thrilled that the “Taste of Mexico Tour” included a visit to Ensenada. Our first stop was the Civic Plaza to see statues of Mexican martyrs. By eleven o’clock, we reached the tour’s namesake […]
Continue ReadingOld Rusted Mindsets -Dr. Srivalli Chilakamarri It was a bright and breezy day, The sea called out to come and play. A family decided to meet the tide The sun, the waves, the open sky. The father dressed, the brother too, In shorts and shirts, just like the men do. No one stared, no one […]
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WHEN THE TEACHER BECOMES KEECHAKA -Dr. C.S.G.Krishnamacharyulu “He’s a man, and you’re a woman. What’s wrong with his desire? You should give him what he asked for as Gurudakshina (an offering to the teacher)!” “I didn’t expect you to say that, being the wife of a professor.” “What else do you expect me to say? […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 30. Patriotism Sure, sure, Gandhi Sir, As your divine-self proclaimed Our country does live in villages Truly. That each should live and die Where he is destined to be born This secret I did not understand Until I grew up. Well, I can’t sing in praise Of my […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 29. Flower-like Shelves Yes, what you heard is right They are flower-like shelves Don’t detain them. Don’t tie her in a work shed with the strings of your ego, for she will become the answer to all your questions if detained. If you want you may […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingLife in words The name I was given Becoming the Self between two worlds -Prasantiram There are names we are born with. And then, there are names the world gives us — nicknames, pen names, titles, workplace versions, even mispronounced or shortened forms that somehow […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -60 Family system ends in the western world -J.P.Bharathi The Hindu family tradition has also started to gradually *decline*. Islam’s strong family system is capable of keeping it alive. David Selbourne is a famous writer of the western world. He has written a book “The losing battle with […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 38 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
Continue ReadingAmerica Through My Eyes Mexico Cruise (Part 5) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar As planned, we booked a tour to explore Mexican territory the next day, stepping off the ship right on schedule. Our ship docked around seven in the morning. It reached “Ensenada,” a town in the “Baja California” territory […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 29. Banjara Whenever I see Banjara hills Sturdy, stunning I’m reminded of Banjara baby Monie Who hasn’t a spoon of muscle On her bones She may not contain A pint of blood in her body Her honeyed talk is enough To infuse energy Into the body Of her […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 28. Persons Outwitting Time If ten words strum the lute of the heart, ten notes reach the pages of history. Essence accrues with ripeness and struggles with readiness. Like a brook of oneness,let us become writable songs and heal the wounds! I am a lone army […]
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Poems of Aduri Satyavathi Devi Telugu Original: Aduri Satyavathi Devi About the Translators RS Sudarshanam Late RS Sudarshanam was a poet, novelist, short story writer, critic, and translator.He published around 10 literary books including ‘MadhuraMeenakshi (Short Stories), Nishantam (Poetry), SamsaaraVruksham (Novel)and many more literary works. Received many awards includingNutalapaati Gangadharam Award, AP Sahitya Academy Award […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingLife in words When a Child Teaches the Parent -Prasantiram Are you a parent or a parent coach? Or perhaps a non-parent who guides others in their parenting journey? These days, it seems effortless to claim the title of a parenting coach—whether one truly understands children or not. But pause […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -59 Offerings to God -J.P.Bharathi Each of the offerings in a **Hindu pooja** (worship ritual) has deep spiritual and symbolic significance, enhancing devotion and creating an atmosphere conducive to connecting with the divine. Here’s an explanation for each: **Abhishekam (Sacred Bath)** – Significance: Represents purification and cleansing […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 37 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
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America Through My Eyes Mexico Cruise (Part 4) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar From there, going down to the eighth floor, we found large performance halls and theaters. The seventh floor housed a casino and a photo studio stretching from corner to corner. On the sixth floor, shops sold everything from […]
Continue ReadingLife in words Whispers of Childhood When a Child Teaches the Parent -Prasantiram Are you a parent or a parent coach? Or perhaps a non-parent who guides others in their parenting journey? These days, it seems effortless to claim the title of a parenting coach—whether one truly understands children or not. But pause for […]
Continue ReadingMY PERENNIAL LIGHTHOUSE! (THE FIRST PAGE OF MY TEACHER’S DIARY) -Padmavathi Neelamraju 1987 was an exciting year of my life when I finally took up a job after completing my university studies. I received an appointment letter from HCM Junior College in our hometown as a junior lecturer. It was a proud moment for my mother, […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 28. The Pyre of Khairlanji Oh, Babasaheb Ambedkar, To whom but you Can I relate this sad episode? This minimal nation turned into A male organ Frightens me! Look at this incestuous Generation of vipers! Was there ever a brother On the face of the globe So heinous […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 27. Balu Everywhere When solitary birds suspend their waiting glances from nests hiding fruit bunches of pain behind smiles… When someone wants to swim in the sea of sense slipping into deserts or jungles, then Balu, the shower of your sweet notes gives solace. In our […]
Continue ReadingPoems of Aduri Satyavathi Devi Poem-36 Adieu, Till Then… Telugu Original: Aduri Satyavathi Devi English Translation: NS Murthy Nobody leaves a clue as to When or to what worlds their adventure is all about. It’s all an enigmatic, all-encompassing lonely reflection. And a jingle of queries. No matter how delicately you tread, Or, a friendly […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 36 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
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America Through My Eyes Mexico Cruise (Part 3) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Strange and Special Features of the Ship After dropping our luggage in our room, which was in a building-like, massive multi-story ship, we immediately decided to explore the entire vessel. Our stay was on the third floor, so […]
Continue ReadingLife in words “When Silence Speaks Louder” Reflecting on the guilt that lingers and the lessons that shape us -Prasantiram It was a crisp sunny afternoon when we decided to visit the public park, a place I had heard about but never explored before the kind that feels like a pocket of untouched nature amongst […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 27. Mother Earth I declare this land is mine And cattiest serpents hiss furiously I till my land And it crawls around me, This Anaconda of caste and Crushes my frame. If we beseech them And not the waters Village-lakes would overflow with Our blood. Have you ever […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 26. Vine with No Leaves Knowledge is turning into a forest amid hard times, animosities that are moving as waves. This city with burning trees is akin to a coffin; it’s like a cistern filled with silent dark melancholic songs. A traitor it is: when asked […]
Continue ReadingPoems of Aduri Satyavathi Devi Poem-35 A Fidgety Feeling Telugu Original: Aduri Satyavathi Devi English Translation: NS Murthy If you gestate for nine months And suffer some moments of great agony, The outcome will be the birth of a baby. If you invest some time And kindle some ideas, Then dawns a wonderful poem. The […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -57 Art 2 Heart in Schools -J.P.Bharathi Art should be made mandatory in every educational institution. Art ensures to make every person groom themselves into a calm, and compassionate personality. It helps a person from being away from violence, and any kind of fights and disputes. […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 35 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
Continue ReadingAmerica Through My Eyes Mexico Cruise (Part 2) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Our hotel in Long Beach was roughly half an hour from the port. Since it offered free parking and a drop-off service specifically for cruise passengers, we woke up relaxed that morning. After breakfast at the top-floor restaurant, […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 26. Song of the Hunter It makes me twist inside Twist hard This fateful statue! Seeing it I don’t get a wink of a sleep. I feel like one Whose crown has been snatched And dashed to the ground. That pointing finger Aims at our loins Hidden behind […]
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Wait For Me -English Translation: Nauduri Murthy -Telugu Original: “Naa Kosam Vechi Choodu” by Sivasagar Through the song that was snapped by noose the incarcerated cataract the wounded footpath the breath of life, and the sonority of violin I return I resurrect Look for me Wait for me Through the sensitive grain of sand, Summer’s […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 25. ‘Re’public Day All the beautiful occasions of hoisting the existence flags open as festivals. A victory drum sounded at the midnight of Fifteenth August, Nineteen Forty- Seven; the sky of national feeling blossomed in the form of hubbub everywhere. It stood in front of us […]
Continue ReadingPoems of Aduri Satyavathi Devi Poem-34 Care Of… Telugu Original: Aduri Satyavathi Devi English Translation: NS Murthy When the letters are at heart And heart itself becomes a poem, Poesy founts streams of elixir. When poetry is the altaltissimo Of all life’s yearnings Mind turns halo Swaying a cascade of tunes. While rowing across life’s […]
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Cineflections-59 Bhumika – (The Role) 1977, Hindi. -Manjula Jonnalagadda “I used to think the worst thing in life was to end up all alone. It’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people who make you feel all alone.” – Robin Williams Bhumika is a film directed by Shyam Benegal written […]
Continue ReadingCarnatic Compositions – The Essence and Embodiment – Aparna Munukutla Gunupudi Our intent for this essay is to highlight the great features of the language, emotion and melody (rAgam) of a krithi (song/composition) and also to provide the song for your listening pleasure. Most of you may know these krithis, but when you discover the […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -56 Colourful Bench – Confidence Building -J.P.Bharathi Make a difference in schools to motivate students who are low, victims of bullying, family problems,Needs any help, counseling , guidance and also unfriended by all others in school. As and when a student sits on the bench, it is […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 34 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera comes to meet her mother’s friend, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya” in America. Sameera gets a good impression of Udayini. Four months pregnant, Sameera tells her that she wants to […]
Continue ReadingAmerica Through My Eyes MEXICAN VOYAGE (Part 1) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar In America, we have only experienced tours by car or plane, but never a sea voyage—specifically, a multi-day journey involving travel from one port to another on small boats or ferries. Whenever I read about Gandhi’s three-month voyage […]
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