Dad’s little Princess -Manjitha Kumar Day will not end smoothly Hours will not pass usually Without Your thoughts Without Your memories Deep down the memory lane When I muse in thoughts Each page of mine Is coloured with thine I walk in the path you walked I wonder there are no more thorns Was it […]
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Self-respect -Author &Translator : Dr. C.S.G. Krishnamacharyulu A smart person with a knack for wordplay once offered a bilingual interpretation of the telugu word “panimanishi” (domestic worker): pani (work), mani (money), and shi (she). Sundari was well aware of the criticism, ridicule, and accusations that many housewives casually hurled at domestic workers, as if such […]
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Walking on the edge of a river 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 […]
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Tempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga Yadagiri, a Tall Hill A man may be tiny, but his desires are big. A baby nightingale in a crow’s nest! The pious bonds of faith, devotion aren’t specific only to Indians; they are seen all over the world! Torments visit us even when uninvited, yet […]
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Her Battle -Kandepi Rani Prasad Her smile was normal, but behind that smile there was a silent battle going on… It started as a small lump She questioned her life itself, When fears crept into her heart Her tears flowed silently… Even though her hair fell out Her beauty did not diminish, Because… Her courage […]
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Old-Age Mother -Manasa Reddy Chichili Once, laughter used to bloom at the doorstep of that house. In the kitchen, the clatter of vessels sounded like music. Children’s shouts, the husband’s calls, the joy of festivals. The life of that house was one person… Mother. She would wake up even before the sun rose, prepare breakfast […]
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Life in words The Problem With Good Intentions The harm we never intended, and the truths we often refuse to see. -Prasantiram Most of us believe that good intentions matter. From childhood, we are taught to look at what a person meant rather than only what they did. We are encouraged to be understanding […]
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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 […]
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Need of the hour -72 Man: A Wild Animal? Or a Social Being Guided by Values? -J.P.Bharathi When we think of a man, the first things that comes to mind are intelligence, wisdom, compassion, and creativity. But psychology presents another perspective. Every human being has a wild animal hidden within. Just […]
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The Invincible Moonsheen Part – 49 (Telugu Original “Venutiragani Vennela” by Dr K.Geeta) English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar (The previous story briefed) Sameera travels to America to meet Udayini, a close friend of her mother and the head of “Sahaya,” a women’s support organization. Sameera, now four months pregnant, explains the painful circumstances driving her toward […]
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YATRA GEETHAM (Mexico) – 10 Cancun – Tulum – Coba – Cenote – Maya Village -4 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar On our Tulum – Coba – Cenote – Maya Village day tour, after visiting the ruined city of Tulum, our second stop was Coba. We spent almost two hours near […]
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 […]
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 -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 […]
Continue ReadingAmerica 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 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 […]
Continue ReadingAmerica 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 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 […]
Continue ReadingWait 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 ReadingCineflections-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 […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 25. Corn Picker I only know how to lose But never to gain again My womanhood an affliction. I gather troubles at every step As each heaves himself up To his palanquin By stepping over my head. I am Soopanakha Who ensured Rama stayed monogamous The queen Prameela […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 24. Lamp of Hopes This is the introduction from my philosophy landto the tone of life when the future excesses are taking shape. As if passing days in the calendar with balance, you pushed some memories into oblivion! Selfish thoughts as your attires, thirst for power […]
Continue ReadingCineflections-58 Bandhanam – (The Bond) 1978, Malayalam -Manjula Jonnalagadda “Eventually, I sickened of people, myself included, who didn’t think enough of themselves to make something of themselves- people who did only what they had to and never what they could have done. I learned from them the infected loneliness that comes at the end of […]
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 -55 Speaking skills -J.P.Bharathi Speak clearly, maintain an even tone, and make eye contact. Keep your body language relaxed and open. Wrap up with a summary and then stop. Summarize your response and then stop talking, even if it leaves a silence in the room. Do we […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 33 (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 THE HONOLULU – Hawaii (final part) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar This is the last day of our trip to Hawaii. The day to return home from Honolulu. Our return flight was at 9 pm. The hotel room will be vacated on that day, so there will […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 24. Mother Curry You’re the consumers of Ghee-mixed food, my lords. Till now, none has taught us, Sirs, That food has caste And gruel, religion. I swear on my mother In our abject poverty It was this curry, Sirs, That saved our race From hunger pangs And filled […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 23. Learned Masters He ties new swings to the twinkles of your eyes; wraps with ropes of teaching, exercises. Fixes you as a pen or book on the tool of time, puts you on track. When exams are your ultimate aim he sculpts your brain, carves […]
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 -54 Swami Vivekananda -J.P.Bharathi Swami Vivekananda was born on 12th January 1863. Born into an aristocratic Bengali Kayastha family of Calcutta, Vivekananda was born as Narendranath Datta on 12 January, 1863, he breathed his last on 4th july 1902. *I am proud to belong to a land which has taught the […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 32 (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 THE HONOLULU – OAHU ISLAND PART -2 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Diamond Head Monument: After returning from a morning snorkeling tour in Honolulu and feeling tired, there were two places on our list of must-sees during our two days in Honolulu that day. The first one […]
Continue ReadingThe tune of life (జీవరాగం) (Telugu Story) Telugu Original : Smt. K. Varalakshmi Garu English Translation : Dr. K. V. Narasimha Rao It was not known why the train had stopped for such a long time. I kept the novel that I was reading, aside with annoyance and looked out of the window. The view […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-34 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi Walking on the edge of a river I am a river My shores are not that of a country My thoughts Are the waves of waves My walk heals the wounds Wipes off the pains and […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 22. Home Dwelling I am deeply immersed in thoughts My mind has now become a newspaper; it cannot fill my fist. New light is being transmitted to the kitchen! I salute this strange free time; it doesn’t allow to stir the curry while cooking, how much […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 23. Love at Chennai Though my visits to Madras Maybe just once in a blue moon To run some errand― yet An unknown blood bond Makes the town always my own, Walks me through, holding my hand! Madras metropolis Is a splendid pot of hot food Catering to […]
Continue ReadingCineflections-57 Ohāyō – (Good Morning) – 1959, Japanese -Manjula Jonnalagadda “You have to say the meaningless things in order to create the effective and intentional grounds on which the important things can be said”. – Ozu Ohāyō AKA Good Morning is a film made by Yasujiro Ozu. The film is written by Kogo Noda 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 ReadingNeed of the hour -53 Writing Skills -J.P.Bharathi Writing is an artistic skill that we use to communicate effectively through the written word. Though these may vary depending on what we are writing, there are several that transcend categories. Knowing when and how to use less-common punctuation, like colons, semicolons, and em-dashes, can unlock new […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 31 (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 THE HONOLULU – OAHU ISLAND PART -1 Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar In the evening, we said goodbye to the Big Island and took an hour’s flight to Honolulu, the capital city of Oahu Island. When it was getting dark, two or three more islands also appeared […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-33 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi New home When I heard Our ancestral home of tiles Had a rebirth I went there hiding A pack of old memory jasmines From the layers of the smell of new colors What I saw was […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 21. New Mirror Taunting words at home turn into embers even before childhood isn’t over and age is not ripe for responsibilities. The age difference between brothers is played up, yet wounds of sex determination are born. School precincts are not those of heart. Tender branches […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 22. The Sacrifice A perennial sacrifice On the sacrifice pillar Who made This being stand thus? Frightened Just like me. Breathless The heart stifled I am startled By the bullet on my plate When I sit down to eat. Once again The Bhagavat Gita1chases me With a lathi […]
Continue ReadingCineflections-56 All We Imagine As Light – 2024, Malayam, Marathi -Manjula Jonnalagadda “One’s life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, and compassion.” ― Simone de Beauvoir All We Imagine As Light is a film written and directed by Payal Kapadiya. The film premiered […]
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 -52 A Story from Hindu Mythology -J.P.Bharathi What is the funniest story in Hindu mythology? What are some interesting lesser known tales from Hindu religion? Once Narad went to Kailash to visit Bholenath Shiv. “Narayan! Narayan!” chanted Narad and offered his greetings to the lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. “How are […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 30 (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 Hawaiian Islands (Part 6) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar It was the last day on the Big Island, the first of the Hawaiian trip. At six or maybe at seven o’clock in the evening, we had to board a plane from the Big Island to the island […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -18 (Last Part) Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Few more salient features I have put down many of my observations about America. I must say that there are many while I have not covered. I have not touched industries and arts. Some I just mentioned […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-32 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi last tree Uniting earth and skyWith great thundering a demon thunderboltThe last tree on the earth collapsedIn the childhood when embraced mother in a nightmareMany a time when hugged that trunk of the treeStretching wide both […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 20. Nature of Shadows The whole night is falling as drops; the imbibing method is becoming symbolic. Some thoughts are printing cosmic rays, wayward moments, and stars not reaching the retinal sky, fascinating in the perspective. Some harsh delicate silent notions on either side of life’s […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 21. Bruised Childhood Whenever I read of a pleasing pretty childhood Complete with teeny-weeny fluffy frocks Chubby cheeks My childhood ― A book of tables bereft of pages and Pressed down in an old trunk box ― Stretches out its leafy hands to be turned into poetry. If […]
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 ReadingCineflections-55 Missamma – 1955, Telugu -Manjula Jonnalagadda “All religions must be tolerated… for every man must get to heaven in his own way.” – Epictetus Missamma is a film made by L.V. Prasad written by Chakrapani based on a Bengali short story titled Manmoyee Girls’ School penned by Rabindranath Maitra. This film is from the classic […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -51 India/ Bharat ..Its Future.. -J.P.Bharathi 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 this problem, […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 29 (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 ReadingBreaking the Mould: Women’s Voices and Visions in Literature-3 (A Brief study of Indian women writers, contributed for the upliftment of women from social norms) -Padmavathi Neelamraju Begam Rokeya Shekhawat Hussain (1880-1932) “A world where men are confined to the murdana and women have taken over the affairs of the country,” lines taken from […]
Continue ReadingAmerica Through My Eyes Hawaiian Islands (Part 5) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar The rain continued to pour down when we entered the Hawaii National Park on the Big Island. We turned towards the “Chain of Craters Road” through the Thurston Lava Tube. When we traveled through the craters formed by […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -17 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Grand Canyon Grand Canyon in Arizona State is famous for Colorado river valleys and geological pockets. Once upon a time it was the house of Red Indians who are scarcely seen now. It is the land where we can […]
Continue ReadingBreaking the Mould: Women’s Voices and Visions in Literature-2 (A Brief study of Indian women writers, contributed for the upliftment of women from social norms) -Padmavathi Neelamraju It is a continuation of my previous article my main focus is to highlight how these women writers met with these social norms, being victimised, yet rise as […]
Continue ReadingA Firefly in the Garden of Venus (Translated By Sri Nanduri Rama Chandra Rao and Hima Bindu T) Me, a refugee Firefly enslaved in your garden of love! A stepping stone to your mansion in the sky! A flower in the garland you wear ! A small part in your episodes of your life story! […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-31 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi Light and desire This is not a country with sand foundation This is a place of that show light on path to the world This is not a cloth of, three feet, tricoloured Entire Indian liberated […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 19. P.V., You Are the Renown of Telugu A huge natural wall stood as a revolution The whole story of the steps is a war field. Many have set traps but couldn’t catch the lion, your intelligence that is! When truth, virtue had no value, were […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 20. The Filthy My mother is an ogre She neither bathed me fondly Nor cajolingly fed me Neither stitched me a silk skirt Nor braided flowers in my hair. My mother Sun-burned, soot-faced With hands Eroded in the cleaning. When other mothers stealthily Gave their children pocket-money, For […]
Continue ReadingReplay -Kiriti Vundavilli Why is it in our nature to drink nature bone dry To risk our future, to plunder her to the sky Why do we set tomorrow alight In the name of today’s profit plight Why does no act of green affection Seem to slow our self-destruction Is the answer with these old […]
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 -50 The Tale of Two birds and Ishvara Principle -J.P.Bharathi This inspiring story of two birds has its references in Bhakti Yoga of BG, Mandukya and other Upanishads. Once on a tree, there were two birds – one on the upper branch, serene, Majestic and divine but passively looking at the […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 28 (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 ReadingAme Adavini Jayinchindi (SHE CONQUERED THE FOREST) ( A review on the book composed by Dr. Geetanjali ) – V.Vijaya Kumar Dr. Geetanjali’s 1999 novel Ame Advani Jayanchindi (She Conquered the Forest) is a profound and powerful exploration of the struggles, aspirations, and triumphs of women in rural India. Through the life of its protagonist, […]
Continue ReadingAmerica Through My Eyes Hawaiian Islands (Part 4) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar Fortunately, the climbing down to Mount Mauna Kea wasn’t as difficult as the climbing up. We climbed down easily by the asphalt road. But no electrification except the jeep lights even at the Visitor Center. Strangely many people […]
Continue ReadingMy America Tour -16 Telugu Original : Avula Gopala Krishna Murty (AGK) English Translation: Komala Venigalla Places of Scenic beauty America is a country with many places of scenic beauty. Those beautiful places give immense pleasure to the people going on seeing sight then, fill the hearts and minds with the memories of the wonderful […]
Continue ReadingWalking on the edge of a river-30 English Translation – Swathi Sreepada Telugu original written by – Dr.C.Bhavani Devi A black mother But her dreams are Always red But the experiences in life are Black … pitch black … When an infant takes birth No color suits the pain of a mother On entire path […]
Continue ReadingTempest of time (poems) -Kondapalli Niharini Translated by Elanaaga 18. Poet Some people just scribble Some toil and some have illusions. The others own magical feats, humility; turn into musical instruments, ragas, beatsor lyrics. Some have artistic outlook, streams of poesy. Some have selfishness, others repulsion for lucre. Some bank upon or sell away flowers, […]
Continue ReadingBruised, but not Broken (poems) -Challapalli Swarooparani 19. Wild Lily I am a piece of black flesh Formed into sculpture How could I have a heart when I am all flesh? In the mirrors of my inadequate blouse Hang reflections of Conspiracies, across time, which You have plotted against me. I know that The sound […]
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 ReadingCineflections-54 Asha Jaoar Majhe – (Labor of Love) – 2014, Bengali -Manjula Jonnalagadda “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” – Socrates Asha Jaoar Majhe is a film made by Aditya Vikram Sengupta. The film premiered at the 11th Venice Days Film Festival. It won the Indira Gandhi Award for the Best Debut film, and […]
Continue ReadingNeed of the hour -49 Salesmanship -J.P.Bharathi 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! […]
Continue ReadingThe Invincible Moonsheen Part – 27 (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 Hawaiian Islands (Part 3) Telugu Original : Dr K.Geeta English Translation: V.Vijaya Kumar On a sunny morning we set off from our accommodation on the west coast of the Big Island to explore the sights of the east coast. Enjoying the fragrance of my favorite Deva Gunneru flowers seen everywhere in […]
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