America Through My Eyes Hawaiian Islands – Part 1 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Ever since coming to America, whenever there was a question of where we would go for this vacation, the first proposal that struck everyone at home was the Hawaiian Islands. From California, which is on the west […]
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My America Tour -13 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Agriculture in America America grows 10% of the total food produced in the world. It is possible for them to produce it because of their best seeds, good fertilizers and the use of machine tools. They follow meticulously the […]
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Walking on the edge of a river-27 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi Inner kindling Nothing hides But with a silence Hundreds of days of peace History of silence Nothing we can have in stories we read My silence of that time A helplessness It’s a line on my […]
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Tempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 15. In this Battlefield She is a flutter that made virility smoulder in the field of war; the lustre of gems she is. She kindles the light of erudition, and the flourish of hard work. So she is not a policewoman, but a policeman! She completes […]
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Bruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 16. Postponement of Love Love poetry! What do you mean, my writing it? My lips have been trembling for ages With the fear of death To even utter the syllables of love, How can I write poems on my love! Who after all acknowledged There beats a heart […]
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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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Cineflections-51 Maya Darpan – (The Mirror of Illusion) 1972, Hindi -Manjula Jonnalagadda “I have lived enough for the sake of others, now I will live my life the way I want to” – Taran (from the short story penned by Nilesh Varma) Maya Darpan is a film made by Kumar Sahani based on a short story […]
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Need of the hour -46 Higher Secondary School level preparation strategies for- Science- 2 -J.P.Bharathi Even before you enter the science learning or opting for science stream, question yourself, if you have the aptitude for science or no. If yes, go ahead. If not do not dupe yourself and do not go to choose these […]
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The Invincible Moonsheen Part – 24 (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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NANILA THEERANA (ON THE SHORES OF NANIS) ( A review on the book composed by N. Lahari) – V.Vijaya Kumar Gone are those days of adornment words, embellished verses and the voluminous works. The readers are grown, demanding crispy, spicy recipes like junk food to relish on not wasting time in search of meaning with […]
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America Through My Eyes DODGE RIDGE -4 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar The adventurous journey that we started on a snow-covered car on that stormy morning, ended in the snowy evening with unforgettable moments of boundless joy and fun. The wearisomeness suddenly engulfed us when we reached the hotel in the […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -12 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Their claims We often hear Americans claiming that their education system , news papers, local bodies, law courts and social welfare organizations are the essential strong holds of their democracy. People have indomitable faith in them. Some even say […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-26 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi The dust of time Memory means Isn’t flowing into the past? How sweet it would be That level sad also In the layers of dust piled up On the leaf of life Dimmed waves of silent […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 14. The Song of the Present It’s a song; it embraced a long silence, crossedthe tombs of hatred near the bonds of affection. A dwelling erected in our life struggle. It has seen not only the stars In the firmament, the ripples in the sea, and […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 15. Step Mother My Hindu step mother! When you excommunicated my touch To a nowhere place, the trisanku heaven* Tied a muzzle to my mouth Hung a broom down my backend made A strange animal out of me I became an alien in my own land. With not […]
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 -45 Higher Secondary School level preparation strategies for- Science-1 -J.P.Bharathi At higher secondary levels, schools should focus more on specialization. At least in one area a student should be made to do a project, with hypothesis, experiments, observation, testing, suggestions and recommendations. For example, he should be asked to know what […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 23 (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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Breaking the Mould: Women’s Voices and Visions in Literature -Padmavathi Neelamraju “Age cannot wither Nor custom stale her infinite variety.” (Cleopatra) What Shakespeare said about Cleopatra was undoubtedly true of the image of woman; she was the pinnacle source for literature and also creator of literature. It is the need of the hour to be […]
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IN THE LAP OF WANAPARTHY ( AUTHORED BY SENIOR JOURNALIST RAGHAVA SARMA) – V.Vijaya Kumar “Wanaparthy Odilo” ( IN THE LAP OF WANAPARTHY)is indeed a series of 26 episodes that already hit many readers earlier, appearing before the readers in a compilation. It intricately weaves together the tapestry of memories, capturing the essence of a […]
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America Through My Eyes DODGE RIDGE -3 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar As the outside of the ski resort was snowing the veranda became wet with water. People queued at the entrance of the resort halfway up the hall. We stood at the end of the line. It is not possible […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -11 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Social welfare In America people only do and achieve many things in the private sector more than their government does. In such a set up we don`t really need to talk about their social sector. In each village, town […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-24 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi 25.Recognition To his mother also His father had given the recognition All his pride Its about his recognition only So, he discards in that way He says his recognition is mine Except that, he says, I […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 13. Book is our Flag Like a mother who directs a crawling child Like the father who teaches his son how to run Like the teacher who dispels fear from the mind Like the temple that tells God is present in the heart of one and […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 14. The Black Sun Although he did not learn the alphabet He was a farmer who grew affection By churning life Although he did not know ideology and debate He was a true materialist who did not argue But made me write the alphabet with my left hand… […]
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 […]
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Cineflections-50 Mitr, My Friend – 2002, English -Manjula Jonnalagadda People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.— Dalai Lama XIV Mitr, My Friend is a film directed by Revathi, and written by V. Priya and Sudha Kongara. The film won the Best Feature […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -44 Secondary strategies for math -J.P.Bharathi Secondary level math’s has to be taken up little interestingly. All depends on how the teacher involves and tells the student what is math’s all about. Now proceeding to teach mathematical concepts, in the secondary level, Firstly, let us understand the theory of a glass […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 22 (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 DODGE RIDGE -2 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Varu should be taken to the skiing class at nine o’clock the next morning. In fact, Satya and Varu had classes at ten o’clock. But the kids had to be taken an hour earlier for the class to hand […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -10 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Law Courts Education, local bodies, Newspapers and the law courts keep democracy thriving. If any one of them faulter it will be a blow to democracy. All these four areas are equally important and play their roles well to […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-24 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi 24.Soaring high He becomes so egoistic But in fact, never realizes The nature as a teacher Man, without wings Roving in the sky means To teach a lesson that Even to the dream that melts away […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 12. Monopoly It’s an indoor game that fell into the hands of tiny tots. Irrespective of the season it gives a yield of bucks unseen earlier. A nice game it is… that of e-business No great fascination or rapture in the distribution of intellect. Only a […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 13. Prohibited History Even as I took shape in My mother’s womb I was labelled untouchable Stamped low-caste Before I was born. The day I was born I bore the imprint of an unchaste woman Cast into the drainage of tradition The dustbin of custom. I became 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 […]
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Cineflections-49 Thiladaanam (The Rite… A Passion) – 2001, Telugu -Manjula Jonnalagadda The function of ritual, as I understand it, is to give form to human life, not in the way of a mere surface arrangement, but in depth. – Joseph Campbell Thilaadaanam is a film made by K.N.T. Sastry, based on a short story by […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -43 Scientific way towards science -J.P.Bharathi There is no option whether to take science or no at our secondary level education. So develop interest in science learning as, basic science knowledge is very essential to lead a healthy life in this world. Students! Always remember, science is not in the laboratory […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 21 (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 DODGE RIDGE -1 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Winter in America starts from the months of November, December and continues till February. It is common for children to demand skiing in the winter holidays that fall in the 2nd and 3rd weeks of February. We don’t get […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -9 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla News Papers and Journalism Democracy is promoted and protected by four pillars–education, local bodies, law courts and news papers-media. This is true not only in America but also in our country. Dictatorships function differently. We have nothing to do […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-23 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi 23.How many? How many clouds are required To bear the burden of my tears How many oceans are needed To connect the roar of my heart How many forests are desired? To hide the darkness of […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 11. Corona, We Aren’t Afraid! We wage war individually, and fight the same single battle. We lie in wait separately. You are a microbial bomb, not an atomic one! So why do we fear you? We won’t tie you to stop you from touching us. We […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 12. Muddy Hands With the music of washed vessels. She wakes up the house. When the early cockcrows Piercing through thick darkness She lights the hut Feeds the children grains of rice. She arrives in the fields, porridge-vessel in hand The landlord welcomes her with abuses. As she […]
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 -42 Secondary level preparation strategies for Science -J.P.Bharathi Science is not in the laboratory experiments; they are in the human surroundings. If the student is passionately made aware of this, he will educate the entire family and make them more responsible. It is not necessary to initiate science only with laboratory […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 20 (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 Seattle (Last Part) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar The day of departure from Seattle arrived. After four days of vigorous workout on time tables and restless visits to many places, that night we got some free time before the flight time. Still I had on my list […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -8 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Children are Children Anywhere While touring Ohio state we went to Jackson school at Eaton. We wanted to see the children in their classrooms, mainly up to sixth class. We went to 4th class. Here first three classes are […]
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THE UNTIRED English Translation: Penugonda basaveshwar Telugu Original : Sarasija Penugonda She’s been trying to erect a pillaras a mark of her self identity denied for decades by community Bricks of self-confidence are continuously kept wet with relentlessly shed sweat Sacrifices like a matchstick to ignite ,fire particles, a million n continue […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-22 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi 22.Separately … Separating is not only For humans It’s a habit of the soil and To the rivers, mountains, and oceans Finally, to the sky also Not only To the fragrances and to the winds of […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 10. Bell of Virtue In the flux of a scene where silence overflows, render your brain formless a bit. Meanwhile, it is not just your dreams, but heart’s burden that is emptied. In the darkness where fireflies emit light, inordinate sound brooks keep flowing. Many are […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 11. New Syllabus The same age-old stale lessons In all the leaves of the same old book White sheets blacken from The soot that is in his mind. Children’s rhymes go thus Rama is a good boy Sita is a good wife Come on my daughter! Grind 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 […]
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Cineflections-48 Massey Sahib – 1985, Hindi -Manjula Jonnalagadda “Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.” ― Chinua Achebe Massey Sahib is a film written and directed by Pradeep Kishan based on the novel Mister Johnson by Joyce Cary. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -41 Kindergarten Math -J.P.Bharathi Primary school along with kindergarten is a very beautiful age for learning. Math’s is a perfect cognitive concept which works well with fresh brains. Instead of giving them existing learning methods, it is better to leave them to explore for themselves. Abacus slate gives them a great […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 19 (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 in America, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization “Sahaya”. Sameera feels very good about Udayini. Sameera, who is four months pregnant, says that she wants to […]
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America Through My Eyes Seattle (Part-4) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar When we woke up from the dream of the tulip fields the day before, we saw Mount Rainier towering like a big white cloud in the south of the Seattle skyline. We were thrilled to travel there that day. We […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -7 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Education system We have to observe and study deeply the education system of a country to see whether it has a better future and can create the opportunities to prove themselves the best citizens. Americans are of the opinion […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-21 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi 21.Remaining nest Entire home Again carries the silent vacuum Till yesterday The waves of naughty words Just in a night The aerial roots of shadows of Silent tempest To a part of my womb Who migrated […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 9.Scissors Whena flame rages beneath the pan of half-cooked rice, I feel the pain of besieging taunts. Like the stories of paltry grains for hungry stomachs, in the shade of subject, object, verb amidst the disparities between rich and poor, I feel as if I got […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 10. Buffalo Nationalism A void at home The minds speak no words On the day when we sold Our pet buffalo A pet is not an animal But one of us, more than kith and kin We have no separate homes. She is my parents’ child, Along with […]
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 […]
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Cineflections-47 Manichithrathazhu – (The Ornate Lock) – 1993, Malayalam -Manjula Jonnalagadda “Humanity is so weird. If we’re not laughing, we’re crying or running for our lives because monsters are trying to eat us. And they don’t even have to be real monsters. They could be the ones we make up in our heads. Don’t you […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -40 Invade self to Innovate self -J.P.Bharathi Why dwell elsewhere when everything lies within us? We come across varied people in our everyday life. There is lot to know, understand and learn from every one. But we don’t. Why? Because, – we are hooked for a purpose. We are out for […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 18 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Samira comes to meet Udayini, an old friend of her mother who runs Sahaya, an organization working for women in the United States. In her first meeting, Sameera had a good opinion of Udayini. […]
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America Through My Eyes Seattle (Part-3) – Tulip Festival Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar I was filled with boundless excitement that morning as I prepared for this trip, knowing that the Tulip Festival in April was to be held near Seattle in Skagit Valley. As a true nature lover, the flower […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -6 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla WITHIN TWO MONTHS I set foot on American soil on 15th August and left it on 14th October. Exactly two months time I traveled for 10 thousand miles in New York, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, Arizona, Texas, Arkansas, […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-20 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi 20.Memories of floods In the revolution of galaxies of centuries From endless circles of earth If the name is heard once again In childhood Crossing over the heads That went away cursing the heaps of dead […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 8.Homage of Syllables Whenever occasions don’t revert halfway, all the experience should listen, say, see the words of known people, things worth knowing, deeds to be divulged and become a journey not waited. When answerless questions come near, immerse in NEWS, play the game of four […]
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At the end of Index Finger English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Telugu Original : “Dukhapu Minnagu” by Dr K.Geeta For every intolerance The index finger Maneuvered at Only one side You rascals At last Hung us naked At the end of the index finger! Vengeance of […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 9. Need to Speak My dumbness reveals No human is seen to speak It took a long time Even to speak to myself True interaction with a man Is possible only after Leaving all inhibitions. It is indeed For the union of true souls The interaction between you […]
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 -39 Women is multifaceted.. -J.P.Bharathi Our aim in writing this article is to show case the talent of women in various fields and prove that a woman is multifaceted. We also uphold the same status of women, even with the increasing discrimination at every stage. Women are put to discrimination but […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 17 (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 in America, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization called “Sahaya.” Sameera, who is four months pregnant, feels very good about Udayini and tells her that she […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -5 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Government and People America has federal constitution-young in age. In 1492 Christopher Columbus, an Italian sailor was deputed by the king of Spain to sail to India. On the way he landed in America and thought it was India. […]
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America Through My Eyes Seattle (Part-2) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Space Needle: We departed from Pike Place Market around 2 PM on our way to the Space Needle. A monorail exclusively connects this market to the Space Needle, and we decided to take that train, for which we’d have to […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-19 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi 19. A kitchen poem To write a poem Caught in the kitchen cabinet Struggled and jumped On the stove and committed suicide When doing Puri Crushed between two hands To my inability to hold the pen […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 7.Farmer Couple He becomes a plough to till the land in sowing season; she transforms into a basket of cold food in the red hot sun. He becomes the toil of the tilling harrow in his field; she walks behind him to sow the seeds dexterously. […]
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Music of the heart(poem) Telugu Original: Mandarapu Hymavati EnglishTranslation: Syamala Kallury Handicapped -blind You need not sing songs of sympathy You need not play violin’s piteous sigh With sad note – Of all the senses eyes are primary One cannot have life without eyes Don’t push them into the wells of depression They have to […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 8. Morning Star Rising with the morning star Sweeping darkness away with a broom That girl draws patterns of brightness… As she washes dishes the sun rises from her beads of sweat. Amidst the chirping of birds. As she cleans everyone’s filth with her tender fingers That wonderful […]
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 -38 Science teaches sense of well being -J.P.Bharathi Science has become an integral part of everyone’s life. Science conscious citizens can help the world to avoid major upcoming problems. In the primary level science should be taught in such way to create enthusiasm. Scientific temperament should be created at a very […]
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Cineflections-46 Ittefaq – (The Coincidence) – 1969, Hindi -Manjula Jonnalagadda “He looked at the corner of the ceiling with an absent stare. I looked at him with a not so absent stare. He looked like a man who could be trusted with a secret—if it was his own secret.” ― Raymond Chandler, The High Window […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 16 (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 in America, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization called “Sahaya.” Sameera, who is four months pregnant, feels very good about Udayini and tells her that she […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -4 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla America hospitality America hospitality is a special feature found everywhere.In ancient days India was well known for its hospitality.But these days that spirit is changing in our own country. Americans are very good hosts. I was a house-guest at […]
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America Through My Eyes Seattle (Part-1) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar After traveling all over California without leaving anything, and thinking of visiting neighboring states in April, friends suggested, “The tulip festival in Seattle and the surrounding areas is a great choice.” I promptly switched over and everyone was okay. Satya […]
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 ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-18 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi 18. For me Separated from its mother When it was brought I became its mother Unable to walk slithering and walking Looking scared woofing When looking for milk I gave it the milk bottle Just moving […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 6.Special Soldier He is a picture of opulence on the retina; a sacred figure without many hues. He won many a million hearts. Wherever his sweat falls, there germinates mother’s love, blesses. In the nights and afternoons when mud blossoms, at a time when the branches […]
Continue ReadingDeath Warrants (poem) Telugu Original: Mandarapu Hymavati EnglishTranslation: Syamala Kallury An endless joy it is After the head-bath, washing the hair For some the body feels comfortable Moves freely in the swing For some the head-bath itself is A ritual, that sends one to lands More comfortable, then it is an explosion! Yes, Hunger is […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 7. Mankena Flower Caught in bramble and thorn I am a struggling palapitta** Whichever way I move The thorns prick me These are not thorns of today But shackles of slavery That have bound me for generations. Caught between the devil and the deep sea Danger hisses about […]
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Cineflections-45 Kaaka Muttai (The Crow’s Egg) – 2015, Tamil -Manjula Jonnalagadda “I can resist everything except temptation.” – Oscar Wilde Kaaka Muttai is a film written and directed by M. Manikandan. This film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. It won the National Award for the Best Children’s Film and the Best Child Artists […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -37 Is Life a beautiful gift! Think.. -J.P.Bharathi Life is always a beautiful gift. How are we treading it, is totally our choice. Have we given enough time and space for all four aspects in life? They are Social life Spiritual life Official life Personal life Whether we are gaining or […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 15 (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 in America, Udayini, who runs a women’s aid organization called “Sahaya.” Sameera, who is four months pregnant, feels very good about Udayini and tells her that she […]
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Dramatic Tinges And Poetic Niceties in Gurajada’s Sarangadhara -M Venkata Lakshmi ” The labouring dawn gave out the child of lightWhose infant became played O’ere the river’s breast.” That dramatic description of ‘early morning’, done by Gurazada Venkata Apparao in his long story-poem ‘Sarangadhara’, presents a glimpse of the poet’s immense […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -3 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla On the way After watching the beauties of nature while flying high in the skies we had our first halt at Derham, an oil rich sandy city in Saudi Arabia. The airport was not specially attractive and there was […]
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America Through My Eyes MORRO BAY (PART-2) Morro Bay – Big Sur Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Though we have been revolving around the “Morro Rock” since morning, looking at the sights here and there, we still feel chased by some indescribable pleasure all along the Bay! We rowed a boat […]
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Let me be ME -Manjeetha Kumar Let me write Let me muse Let me be ME Just me for me I am a Girl Not a Caged bird To obey commands To just live a living Let me be free Let me feel the breeze Till my heart stops beating Till my soul feels soothing […]
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The City of my Life -Nagaraju Ramaswamy The songs are deep; multi-layered; word over word; A trilogy of memoirs; diffused lines; page over page. Hyderabad is the book of my life. Today I tread the streets; my gazes gauge the tides’ crests and ebbs my thoughts […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 5.Osmania, the Glowing Lamp Always, I throw a couple of old dreams in front of me. When searching for similarities, Osmania emits the echoes of peace songs and those of valour from its rocky walls. Conceiving spirit, shaping expression it keeps filling the voids of my […]
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