Netravati Express (story)
Netravati Express -Suchithra Pillai July 20, 2010: The same day, two years ago, something exciting was about to happen. It was just another railway station situated in Thrissur, the culturally Continue Reading
America through my eyes-Mount Shasta
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A Poem A Month -6 Bharati Kode
Curfew… (Telugu Original by Bharati Kode) English Translation: Nauduri Murthy Telugu: Bharati Kode Sometimes it happens like that… There will be a ban on greetings and consolations. A writ soon Continue Reading
Cineflections: Ghatashraddha- (Kannada, 1977)
Cineflections-14 Ghatashraddha – Kannada 1977 -Manjula Jonnalagadda Widows in India didn’t remarry until a few decades ago. Young widows mostly spent time at their parents’ home mostly doing household chores. Continue Reading
The Immortal Life of Henreitta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (review)
THE IMMORTAL LIFE OF HENREITTA LACKS –REBECCA SKLOOT – P.Jyothi We live in a world where people are biased in their views about humanity. We have class caste gender and Continue Reading
Haunting Voices: Stories heard and Unheard -4 (Malati Chandur)
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Fight for Existence (Telugu Original by Rupa Rukmini)
Fight for Existence Telugu Original: Roopa Rukmini English Translation: Geeta Vellanki 1Whenever I see flower petals falling on ground,I re-check myself by keeping a hand on my chestif I ran Continue Reading
All That Glitters by Dr K. Meerabai
All That Glitters (Story) English Translation: Dr. K.Meera Bai Mohanarao, who was relaxing in an easy chair threw down the newspapaer he was reading and closed his eyes desperately Continue Reading
To tell a tale-4
To tell a tale-4 -Chandra Latha Chapter-I (Part-3) Narratology and Novel In narrative theory, the actant is a term from the actantial model of semiotic analysis of narratives. Greimas’s actantial Continue Reading
Garland (Telugu Original by Vasudha Rani)
Garland Telugu Original: Vasudha Rani English Translation: Kalyani Neelarmbham I garlanded You and felt so proudBut ,look at You , You created a gardenFor me ,You sent me wild flowersFilled Continue Reading
My Life Momoirs-4
My Life Momoirs-4 My Life, Full of Beautiful Memories -Venigalla Komala 5. MY STUDIES IN ANDHRA UNIVERSITY VISAKHAPATNAM (1955-58 ) My father wanted me to study law. I always dreamed Continue Reading
Creativity!
Creativity! -Sahithi ALBERT EINSTEIN once said “Creativity is intelligence having fun” The use of imagination to develop a simple idea or a concept in a unique way is creativity. It Continue Reading
The Farewell Plane (Telugu Original “Vidkolu Vimanam” by Dr K.Geeta)
The Farewell Plane Telugu Original: Dr K.Geeta English Translation: Madhuri Palaji Dark clouds are swarming in the skies outside Same as in my heart– By now… the flight you boarded Continue Reading
What’s your name -3 (Gurajada Apparao Story)
What’s Your Name? (Part-3) Telugu Original : Gurajada Appa Rao English Translation: Naudury Murthy “Raminaidu walked up to Manavallayya. Holding his hand and pressing it as a gesture of immediacy, Continue Reading
Upaasana- Amazing Grace!
Amazing Grace! -Satyavani Kakarla We are surrounded by inspirational people, of all genders and ages. Some really make a difference, move you to transcend in a special way just hearing Continue Reading
Need of the hour -4
Need of the hour -4 What Next! A Question @ Every Adversity… -J.P.Bharathi Right from the day an individual appears on this earth, the struggle for existence begins. In fact, Continue Reading
Blazing Lake (Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta)
Blazing Lake Telugu Original: Dr K.Geeta English Translation: Madhuri Palaji The modern demon swallowed her night Thousands of browser windows swirled him like a whirlpool The night to be shared Continue Reading
Depression (Shortfilm Review)
https://youtu.be/NOwNP3sg76I SPEAK UP IF DEPRESSED. YOU ARE NEVER WRONG! -Nikhitha Challapilli Depression, a Telugu short film released in BVC studios youtube channel is gaining a good amount of positive feedbacks Continue Reading
Earthly Bonds (Story)
Earthly Bonds(Story) Telugu Original & English Translation: Dr. K.Meera Bai Sivayya completed the task of cleaning the bicycle , stood at a distance and examined it. His eyes reflected the Continue Reading
What’s your name -2 (Gurajada Apparao Story)
What’s Your Name? (Part-2) Telugu Original : Gurajada Appa Rao English Translation: Naudury Murthy We stayed with our childhood pal Sayanna Bhukta for three days. He studied Logic under the Continue Reading
America through my eyes-Sacramento
America through my eyes -Sacramento Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: Madhuri Palaji Sacramento is the capital city of California. This is the city where first and foremost settlements Continue Reading
Haunting Voices: Stories heard and Unheard -3 (Sourees)
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Cineflections: Mirch Masala – (Hindi, 1987)
Cineflections-13 Mirch Masala – Hindi, 1987 -Manjula Jonnalagadda Sexual violence is common throughout the history of humans. It is often used to subjugate women. Mirch Masala is a film made Continue Reading
MAHABALIPURAM (History at the shore)
MAHABALIPURAM (History at the shore) -Sahithi Mahabalipuram,is situated on the coromandel coast 58 kms to the south Chennai,this place has kept alive the ancient art of stone-masons and sculptors. Mahabalipuram Continue Reading
To tell a tale-3
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Need of the hour -3
Need of the hour -3 Individual a Resource, A Research Centre -J.P.Bharathi Why dwell elsewhere when everything lies within us? We come across varied people in our everyday life. There Continue Reading
My Life Momoirs-3
My Life Momoirs-2 My Life, Full of Beautiful Memories -Venigalla Komala 3.The people of my village Justice Avula Sambasiva Rao and his mother Ms. Bapamma were the richest people in Continue Reading
Upaasana- The Pandemic!
The Pandemic! -Satyavani Kakarla Another quarter has passed… Covid scare is lurking from several months, beginning the start of 2020 till now and forecasted into future. What a year it Continue Reading
A Poem A Month -5 Last Night’s Dream (Telugu Original by Sowbhagya)
Last Night’s Dream (Telugu Original by Sowbhagya) English Translation: Nauduri Murthy Telugu: Sowbhagya It was dark. Up the sky, someone had dropped a blue diaphanous veil over the earth. buildings Continue Reading
ANY THING IS EATEN HERE (Telugu Original by Jwalitha)
ANY THING IS EATEN HERE Telugu Original: Jwalitha English Translation: Dr.Lanka Siva Rama Prasad Eating is an art! Some swallow public money Some while away the properties of innocent people Continue Reading
Centenary Moonlight (Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta)
Centenary Moonlight Telugu Original: Dr K.Geeta English Translation: Madhuri Palaji A tiny seed That turned into a huge tree rooted inside me– Baby fish swimming in the inherent lake– Infant Continue Reading
What’s your name -1 (Gurajada Apparao Story)
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Diary of a New Age Girl -Chapter 9
Diary of a New Age Girl Chapter 9 Fake News -Varudhini Bubonic plague confirmed in Mongolia and China. You might have seen headlines like this in the news recently, but Continue Reading
What I have asked Amma this morning?
“What I have asked amma this morning?” Tamil Original : Gopalakrishnan Murugesan English Translation: V.Chandrasekaran “Appa, tell me. What I have asked amma this morning?” Nivetha’s voice invited my attention. Continue Reading
We too can’t breathe (Telugu Original by J.Goutham)
We too can’t breathe Telugu Original: J.Goutham English Translation: Akella Rajkumar Black sea is roaring againBlack heart is surging and hurling the clawsBlack sky is burning ablazeBlack eyes are thundering with Continue Reading
To tell a tale-2
To tell a tale-2 -Chandra Latha Chapter-I Narratology and Novel The human being is considered a thinking animal and he is a social being by nature. One can surmise that Continue Reading
Cineflections: Vanaja – (Telugu, 2007)
Cineflections-12 Vanaja – Telugu, 2007 -Manjula Jonnalagadda Vanaja means the one born in a forest, untamed and pure! It is also another name of Parvathi, the goddess of strength. Vanaja Continue Reading
Haunting Voices: Stories heard and Unheard -2 (A Silent Revolution)
Haunting Voices: Heard and Unheard A Silent Revolution -Syamala Kallury “Hello grandma, are you sleeping?” “No not yet. Come! What, do you really want to hear the stories I heard Continue Reading
America Through my eyes-Catalina
America Through my eyes -Catalina Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: Madhuri Palaji Sometimes, unplanned trips can turn out to be very successful.. Our trip to the island of Continue Reading
Upaasana- A message from the past-The Phoenix
A message from the past-The Phoenix -Satyavani Kakarla A message from the past, couple years ago. My walk that day led me to this message from the sky…The Phoenix! I Continue Reading
A Poem A Month -4 Urdu Poems-2
Urdu Poems-2 English Translation: Nauduri Murthy Telugu: Dr Yendluri Sudhakar She asked me laughing: How is it your heart these days? A tear surfaced in the eyes And stopped at Continue Reading
My Life Momoirs-2
My Life Momoirs-2 My Life, Full of Beautiful Memories -Venigalla Komala 1.My Village – Mulpuru Mulpuru is considered a big village with planned houses and roads. A few houses of Continue Reading
Need of the hour -2
Need of the hour -2 Innovate to Enterprise -J.P.Bharathi How can we improve our talent or skill! We need constant and genuine thinking in the prime years of our life Continue Reading
A visual feast- Godavari harathi
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To tell a tale-1
To tell a tale-1 -Chandra Latha On the Other Note (Intro: To Tell a Tale) “Why do you need a Ph.D.? Instead, focus on your fiction. Your fiction is expected Continue Reading
Change(Story)
Change(Story) Original Telugu story Maarpu by Ari Sitaramayya Translation by Ari Sitaramayya and Ramana Sonti The man on the radio launched a tirade against France. “The French are good for Continue Reading
Haunting Voices: Heard and Unheard
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My Life Momoirs-1
My Life Momoirs-1 My Life, Full of Beautiful Memories -Venigalla Komala Introduction My life treated me wonderfully well. My parents raised me with love and care. They gave me all Continue Reading
Cineflections: Ashani Sanket-Distant Thunder (Bengali, 1973)
Cineflections-11 Ashani Sanket (Distant Thunder) – Bengali 1973 -Manjula Jonnalagadda 2.5 to 3 million (5% of the population) died in the great famine of Bengal due to starvation in one Continue Reading
Upaasana- Nature Photography Day!
Nature Photography Day! -Satyavani Kakarla It was June 15th, a day called on us to celebrate and remind many things and it should, which we would otherwise take it for Continue Reading
A Poem A Month -3 Urdu Poems
Urdu Poems English Translation: Nauduri Murthy Telugu: Dr Yendluri Sudhakar When you yourself are not turning up Of what use are the thoughts about you? Won’t you kindly tell them Continue Reading
Macro Photography (Unseen world)
Macro Photography (Unseen world) -Sahithi Seeing the beauty of small things invisible to naked is all about macro photography. It is a unique form of photography where the beauty of Continue Reading
Need of the hour -1
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Diary of a New Age Girl -Chapter 8
Diary of a New Age Girl Chapter 8 The End, But Not Really -Varudhini This is the episode where we will get caught up with the present day. Exciting! As Continue Reading
Beauty of nature
Beauty of nature -Sahithi This view is captured at bhongir fort (hyderabad) It is an unrated place in telangana as it is located at the outskirts of the city hyderabad Continue Reading
Upaasana-The Pandemic,2020
The Pandemic, 2020 -Satyavani Kakarla Well, we all know, for once, we all are sailing on the same boat. The boat holding us many together, fighting a virus called corona Continue Reading
A Poem A Month -2 This Night (Telugu Original by Nishigandha)
This Night Telugu Original : Nishigandha English Translation: Nauduri Murthy Blotting the last streaks of wafer clouds, darkness congeals whether to share each other’s heartaches or, to search for coveted Continue Reading
Cineflections: Gaman -The Journey (Hindi, 1979)
Cineflections-10 Cineflections: Gaman -The Journey (Hindi, 1979) -Manjula Jonnalagadda It is estimated that there are 139 million migrant workers are in India. They mostly migrate to cities like Delhi & Continue Reading
I am a mother
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A Poem A Month -1 A Plot of Mushrooms (Dr K.Geeta)
A Plot of Mushrooms Telugu Original : Dr K. Geeta English Translation: Nauduri Murthy A filament of white hair flashes on my forehead rather disconcertingly… Like a ripened leaf grazing Continue Reading
Upaasana-Travels and Experiences 3
Travels and Experiences 3 -Satyavani Kakarla Manifestations… As I was thinking through the topic for my next post for the column, bumped into a talk with one of my friends, Continue Reading
Cineflections: Vanaprastham – Last Dance (Malayalam, 1999)
Cineflections-9 Vanaprastham – Last Dance (Malayalam, 1999) -Manjula Jonnalagadda Kathakali is a traditional form of dance. Katha means story through kali comes from kala or keli which loosely translates to Continue Reading
A story of Green Mango
A story of Green Mango -Sahithi The above picture is Flat Laid photography of raw-mango dusted with Chilli and salt. Ever since I was little I am a huge fan Continue Reading
Magic mirror
Magic mirror Telugu Original-Seela Subhadra Devi Translation –Swatee Sripada We think something But wee don’t know what we are When we argued for the curry or the curd concealed Continue Reading
Diary of a New Age Girl -Chapter 7
Diary of a New Age Girl Chapter 7 Junior Crisis -Varudhini Sophomore year was the year of adjustment, settling in, and becoming comfortable. But junior year was about to throw Continue Reading
Corona Disease
Corona Disease -Sahithi This picture is clicked at “Tankbund” where no one is aware of this virus in India. The “Disaster force” of Hyderabad spraying diluted hydrogen peroxide. As we Continue Reading
Cineflections: Arth Satya – Half Truth (Hindi, 1983)
Cineflections-8 Arth Satya – Half Truth (Hindi, 1983) -Manjula Jonnalagadda “चक्रव्यूह में घुसने से पहले कौन था मै और कैसा था ये मुझे याद ही ना रहेगा चक्रव्यूह में घुसने Continue Reading
Upaasana-Travels and Experiences 2
Travels and Experiences 2 -Satyavani Kakarla The 2 week completely packed trip, 1st week of immersion in Divine darshans and settings, savoring Indian soil, mountains, Himalayas, Ganga river, forests, trees, Continue Reading
America Through my eyes-San Diego
America Through my eyes –San Diego Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English translation: Swathi Sripada San Diego San Diego is the second-largest city in the state and at the end Continue Reading
America Through my eyes-Monterey
America Through my eyes –Monterey Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English translation: Swathi Sripada Monterey At a distance of forty miles to the south of Santa Cruz, nearly 120 miles Continue Reading
Cineflections: Maa Bhoomi (Our Land), Telugu 1979
Cineflections-7 Maa Bhoomi (Our Land), Telugu 1979 -Manjula Jonnalagadda “For each new class which puts itself in the place of one ruling before it, is compelled, merely in order to Continue Reading
Upaasana-Travels and Experiences
Travels and Experiences -Satyavani Kakarla Who knew, we would have our lunch at the house of Sri. RamandSagar’s house (he is not the current owner, but once he was) famous Continue Reading
Mother’s Day(Indraganti Janaki Bala- Short story)
Mother’s Day Indraganti Janaki Bala Translation: Swatee Sripada When the phone went on ringing before it turned morning, Shakunthala took the phone lying beside her pillow, without even opening her Continue Reading
Childhood
Childhood -Sahithi Sometimes I wander around seeing children, how lucky they are with no worries to worry about.when i was a kid i still remember playing with my friends, doing Continue Reading
An old man and The beginner
An old man and The beginner -Sahithi I still remember the old man asking his grandson to bring a lighter to light his bidi. And also he lit his bidi Continue Reading
Diary of a New Age Girl -Chapter 6
Diary of a New Age Girl Chapter 6 A Change of Scenery -Varudhini I was about to undergo a lot of change following freshman year. At the very start of Continue Reading
Upaasana-Power of Tribe!
Power of Tribe! –Satyavani Kakarla Satsangam! Power of Tribe! Sanaatana Dharma! Power of Our Ancient Wisdom, Scriptures and Practices! The Energy and Synergy of like-minded people Groups! Thinking of our great Continue Reading
America Through my eyes-Lake Tahoe
America Through my eyes -Lake Tahoe Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English translation: Swathi Sripada Lake Tahoe watching snow for the first time in life is a beautiful dream. A Continue Reading
MY DEAREST FRIEND
MY DEAREST FRIEND Dr. KB LAKSHMI Translation -swatee Sripada The incessant humming of the phone! I dashed to it and lifted the receiver, “hello” “Is it Atulya?” the Continue Reading
Cineflections: Ajantrik (The Pathetic Fallacy) Bengali
Cineflections: Ajantrik (The Pathetic Fallacy) Bengali, 1958 -Manjula Jonnalagadda We all have things that are beyond their prime. They may be torn, spoilt, or broken. But we cannot get rid Continue Reading
America Through my eyes-Mountain View-2
America Through my eyes –Mountain View-2 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English translation: Swathi Sripada Library Here city libraries are bigger than our central libraries. In fact, we cannot compare Continue Reading
MAHAVIRA
MAHAVIRA -SAHITHI This picture is captured at “Mahavir harina vanasthali national park” this park is named after a jain saint named “Mahavir” As i saw his white statue I felt Continue Reading
Silent heaven
Silent heaven Muktevi Bharathi Translation: swatee sripada “Let us go on a tour for a month” Sarojini said adjusting the string of jasmines in her hair. “You go” slipping his Continue Reading
Diary of a New Age Girl -Chapter 5
Diary of a New Age Girl Chapter 5 – The Popularity Game to High School –Varudhini The internet – especially advertising on the internet – instills a dangerous image a Continue Reading
Upaasana-New Year 2020!
New Year 2020! -Satyavani Kakarla Resolutions! Reflections! Visions! 2020, here we come! Its already the time of the year, the reckoning time, be it the end of a passing year Continue Reading
Cineflections: Nizhalkuthu (Shadow Kill),Malayalam
Cineflections: Nizhalkuthu (Shadow Kill), Malayalam. 2002 -Manjula Jonnalagadda Capital punishment in India is rare. It is mostly awarded in high profile cases. In India capital punishment is death by hanging. Continue Reading
Fire furnace
Fire furnace Original-Dr. Aluri Vijaya Lakshmi Translation –swatee sripada Janaki sat up with a startle. The lamenting of Sharwari as if a fact in dream moved like a whirlwind in Continue Reading
Pure soul
Pure soul -sahithi I was 15-year old stubborn use to go to school and think about returning home and play with Strepsy. the moment I return home that happy eyes, Continue Reading
America Through my eyes-Mountain View-1
America Through my eyes –Mountain View Telugu original : K.Geeta English translation: Swathi Sripada Without talking about our native village, whatever we say, some deficiency haunts. But it is a Continue Reading
Upaasana-Now Moments!
Synchronicity Moments… -Satyavani Kakarla Now Moments! Nature on Canvas, Canvas and Artist in a Photograph in Nature, All in Nature! Prakriti! It was one of those quiet, serene, ‘Now’ moments Continue Reading
Cineflections: Sthree (Woman), Telugu
Cineflections: Sthree (Woman), Telugu -Manjula Jonnalagadda “That night was filled by immeasurable softness and enormous femininity. In that hug I fondly remembered the tragic stories; the stories of feminine nature Continue Reading
Diary of a New Age Girl -Chapter 4
Diary of a New Age Girl Chapter 4 – Tom Boy –Varudhini When I moved in the middle of fourth grade, my whole world took an unexpected turn. Around this Continue Reading
Congratulations! It’s a Girl
Congratulations! It’s a Girl. -Santi Swaroopa When a woman gives birth, the first question we ask is, “Is it a boy or a girl?”. If the answer is ‘a boy’, Continue Reading
Stretched wings
Stretched wings Yaddanapudi SulochanaRani –Vippukunna Rekkalu Translation-Swatee Sripada “Rajju, Rajju” beating with fists on closed doors, her voice sounded like a thunderbolt. The closed doors didn’t open. “Rajita! Open the Continue Reading
America Through my eyes-Los Angeles -part 2
America Through my eyes -Los Angeles-2 Telugu original : K.Geeta English translation: Swathi Sripada We woke up early morning and we recalled and had a talk about our two- day Continue Reading
Upaasana-Synchronicity Moments…
Synchronicity Moments… -Satyavani Kakarla Synchronicity Moments; What are they? How do they show up in our life and timeline? What do they mean to you? Everyone of us experiences those Continue Reading
MY OLD TREASURE
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Cineflections: Uski Roti (His Bread/A Day’s Bread)
Cineflections: Uski Roti (His Bread/A Day’s Bread) -Manjula Jonnalagadda For love would be love of the wrong thing; there is yet faith, But the faith and the love and the Continue Reading
Diary of a New Age Girl -Chapter 3
Diary of a New Age Girl Chapter 3 – Books > Friends –Varudhini Making friends as a child was wildly different from how it is now. Back then, your friends Continue Reading
Its okay to cry sometimes…..
Its okay to cry sometimes….. -Sahithi I was busy cleaning my camera lens and exploring the camera settings meanwhile my mother’s friend came to our home to babysit her daughter Continue Reading