The 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 […]
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SMILES WITH TEARS -Padmavathi Neelamraju Smiles with tears…tears with smiles. Life goes on its own terms and conditions. We jump to conclusions with lots of aspirations, but time never assures us what will be. After a few months of working in HCM, my services were terminated. I was again in search of a job. I […]
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A LODESTAR (Telugu Original: PALALLA by Dr. Kondapally Neeharini -Padmavathi Neelamraju The sky is densely clouded. Heavy Aashada month’s rains are falling intermittently. Sudhakar and Vijaya stopped at Nallakunta road for auto. To go to Bonagiri, one has to board the RTC district bus. Buses are not available till Uppal. He saw an auto passing […]
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A flickering street light -Mahesswure Gurram The street light keeps flickering as Hayal walks down the lane to her house. Her thoughts weigh heavy on her head and keep wobbling, rightly in tune with the fluttering street light. Each flicker feels like a metaphor for the uncertainties that cloud her mind. Just like her name, […]
Continue ReadingDeep down… -Padmavathi Neelamraju People gone, days gone, silence makes everything silent. But, the memories not… …. …. They are stored somewhere safely even when everything, including self, is forgotten. I came to my home after a long time to visit my god who brought me in to this world. My mind is swamped with […]
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If Diwali bombs burst -Raniprasad Kandepi Diwali festival is coming this week. Srihita and Srinith jumped when they heard their mother saying that. Both are discussing what to buy for Diwali. Both the children asked mom Rakshita, “Mom mom, when shall we buy Diwali medicines?” “There’s still a week left! You’ll buy it when daddy […]
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Volte-face -Koppisetty Jhansi Shantamma is packing tiffin box for her daughter Vydehi. Shantamma is rushing Vydehi to start quickly or else she would miss the bus and get late to her work. On her mother’s endless cautions and concern, Vydehi is feeling guilty. The feeling of doing something wrong is disturbing her mind and not […]
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Rootless plants (Telugu Original story “verlu leni mokkalu” by Dr K. Meerabai) -Dr K. Meerabai Gouramma gently pushed aside the feet of the little boy from on her waist, got up without making noise, opened the back door, stepped into the backyard and walked towards the well. She had not yet crossed her fiftieth year […]
Continue ReadingFRAGRANCE OF THE MIND (Telugu Original story “Manasu Parimalam” by Dr K. Meerabai) -Dr K. Meerabai The bus driver got into his seat and honked the horn to Indicate that the bus was about to start. The bus moved forward.Parimala let out a sigh of relief as nobody occupied the vacant seat beside her. But her happiness […]
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Silicon Loya Sakshiga-18 AMIGAS -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar Surya left Nidhi at summer school and went to the office in the morning. The sunlight is as bright as a thousand electric lights outside. As it is a July morning, it is warm and pleasant. There seems to be a […]
Continue ReadingThe Man who died and was reborn (Telugu Original story “chacchi bratikina manishi” by Dr K. Meerabai) -Dr K. Meerabai Dasu’s eyes were bloodshot. So red that they might shed blood instead of tears. He could not close his eyes. The severed head and the body of Ramana, his friend was lying at a distance. […]
Continue ReadingSilicon Loya Sakshiga-17 Phoenix -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar A pleasant morning of the first week of August. Redwood trees in the park seem to be praying to the sun, raising their branches of arms. The footway in the standing trees wrapped like a snake around the park. Wearing […]
Continue ReadingRepair in America -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar When Surya first came on a business trip to America, He asked me “What gift do you want me to bring from America? It’s been two months since Nidhi was born. Those were not the days with cell phones with powerful cameras. […]
Continue ReadingBalance sheet (Telugu Original story “Lekkalu” by Dr K. Meerabai) -Dr K. Meerabai Monday morning. Ten thirty AM. It was sunny and hot. Ravindra and Padma who had travelled in an auto riksha that was already full of passengers squeezing themselves in, got down at B-camp, in front of Andhra Bank, situated by the side […]
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Beware of the fence (Telugu Original story “Kancheto jaagratta” by Dr K. Meerabai) -Dr K. Meerabai “Just because it is inevitable, I am attending this marriage. I am worried to leave Dhanya all alone at home.” Said Karuna, who was flipping through the files in front of her listlessly. “ What? She is just a […]
Continue ReadingCHILDCARE -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar Alicia’s youngest daughter Maria phoned in the morning. “Here’s a free class on “Child care” from a reputed college on the elementary school campus. Will you come too?” “Child care You mean?” I curiously asked. “It’s a qualification for some jobs in this country, […]
Continue ReadingLIVE A LIFE -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar “Excuse me, would you please lend me your book for today, my amazon order takes one week, I’ll get you it by tomorrow,” Gouri asked the elder one in the class on the very first day. I held out my hand to […]
Continue ReadingFather! Don’t Die Please! (Telugu Original story “Naayanaa Nuvvu Chacchipovadde” by Dr K. Meerabai) -Dr K. Meerabai “ Amma! I am very hungry. Will you give me something to eat at least today?Sayilu who came running into the house asked even as he was gasping for breath.Pochamma did not reply.Their house had iron sheets for roof. Sayilu looked […]
Continue ReadingLaptop -2 -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar Surya calls from the office. “Insurers asked us to come tomorrow to have the repair to the windshield. Can you go? I have meetings all week.” The voice sounded like he was upset to be doing all this to himself. I said “OK” […]
Continue ReadingAWAKENING (Telugu Original story “Chaithanyam” by Dr K. Meerabai) -Dr K. Meerabai Yadamma was sweeping the market yard . Along with the dust, a very obnoxious smell wafted out and pervaded the air. She was holding two coconut brooms in each of her hands and was applying all her strength to clean the yard. Her […]
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VALUE OF A TREE English Translation: Deepti Manepalli Telugu original: P.S.M. Lakshmi I am Navina, just 8 years old. I live with my parents and younger brother in Kishan Guda, Hyderabad. I love my parents and brother. My brother and I always play well together. In front of my house is a huge mastwood tree […]
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Swachcha Bharat English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: Nadella Anuradha Swachcha Bharat slogan is reverberating emphatically in the entire country. Clearing up of the weeds and grass that grew in the school compound, along with cleaning of toilets and class rooms has been taken up on war footing, by all of us in the school. […]
Continue ReadingTenses English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: “Gudem cheppina kathalu-9” by Anuradha Nadella) Roshini, Deepika, Sushma, Prameela, Jayasri and Soujanya frequently pass by me on the way to school and exchanging smiles with me. They are in tenth class. Every day, their school conducts extra classes for a couple of hours after school hours. Even […]
Continue ReadingLET ME GROW LIKE A TREE (Telugu Original story “ Chettantha Edaganee” by Dr K. Meerabai) -Dr K. Meerabai Kamakshamma , closed the windows and doors of the room where she was sitting but still felt the blows of the axe falling on the tree hurting her heart. Four labourers who came in the morning with […]
Continue ReadingLaptop -1 -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar Surya woke me up in a hurry on Sunday, saying, “Did you forget my promise to Nidhi to show the San Francisco Natural History Museum today?” It’s drizzling outside. “Oh! Is it really necessary on a rainy day like this?” I said lazily. […]
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Kishan’s Mom (Neccheli 2nd Anniversary Awards Best Story) -Meera subrahmanyam Even before our car came to a halt in front of Quail Run elementary school , Aravind took off the seat belt and was ready to jump out .” No need to walk me me up to the gate mama! I can go” he said […]
Continue ReadingMahesh Babu English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: Nadella Anuradha That day the class is noisy. The reason for that is a newcomer. Any newcomer is welcomed by the other students with befriending invitations and queries! They also try to make the newcomer understand and accept their seniority. Mostly, this is similar to the practice […]
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Eeeja, Ooja and the Ghost English Translation: Deepti Manepalli Telugu original: “deyyaanni pardrolina eeja ooja” by P.S.M. Lakshmi I have been writing a lot of stories for little kids so far. How about telling you a ghost story now? Don’t be afraid, I know what you are thinking! Ghosts don’t mean the scary kind you […]
Continue ReadingRamanamma’s Grand Daughter English Translation: Dr. K.Meera Bai Telugu original: “Ramanamma’s Grand Daughter” by Dr K. Meerabai Cold wind lashed at the window panes, which in their turn, struck the wall with a thud. Ramanamma shivered in her sleep and covered herself with the comforter. She was dreaming of taking bath in River Tungabhadra at […]
Continue ReadingOPEN HOUSE -2 -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar “How would it be if we buy a house?” Surya said, dashing home from the office. I couldn’t believe my ears. I thought I heard something wrong. “What?!” I exclaimed. “My office colleagues are talking a lot about purchasing houses,” said Surya. […]
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Hero of My heart (2nd Annual Issue Competition Story) -Vadapalli Poorna Kameswari As I joined my job in Government service, I was privileged to meet this humble girl from a small town, very timid, diffident in conversing and appeared to be an absolute introvert. Very soon, I discovered that she hails from a poor family […]
Continue ReadingFestive Time English Translation: Dr. K.Meera Bai Telugu original: “Pandagocchindi” by Dr K. Meerabai “ See that today’s supply of vegetables are fresh and good” picking out a spoilt brinjal from the basket and throwing it out, Obulesu warned the vegetable vendor Ranganna.For the last five years Obulesu had been managing to get the contract […]
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Devayya Sir – Silence English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: Nadella Anuradha My teaching classes were running fine. Quite unusually, attendance has started increasing. Children began to bring their friends from the neighbourhood along with them. That boosted my level of confidence! Almost everyday, I meet Devayya sir. Either on my way to class or […]
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The future of tomorrow English Translation: Deepti Manepalli Telugu original: “Repati tharam scientist” by P.S.M. Lakshmi We all know how intelligent this current generation of kids is. They have a good perspective on things and at times can match adults in thinking. I do think kids learn through every incident in life, even when they […]
Continue ReadingKishan’s Mom (2nd Annual Issue Competetion Story) -Meera subrahmanyam Even before our car came to a halt in front of Quail Run elementary school , Aravind took off the seat belt and was ready to jump out .” No need to walk me me up to the gate mama! I can go” he said in […]
Continue ReadingOPEN HOUSE -1 -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar “Jessica wants me with her in searching open houses this Saturday evening” I said. “Uhm..m” Surya nodded. “Not simply, ‘Uhm…’ Knew what Open house means?” I said. “What…?!” He said, not disrupting his computer work. “The house sellers let the houses open […]
Continue ReadingConqueror of Hunger English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: “Gudem cheppina kathalu-6” by Anuradha Nadella The other day, while I was checking the homework done by students sitting in the front rows, noticed some commotion from the elder students in the back benches. On completing the home work checking, I reached the back benches to […]
Continue ReadingSingle Mom -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar I’ve been conversing on the phone with Alecia even though it’s been a year since I left that apartment. She speaks in Spanish from her side, I use English whether she could understand it or not, yet, I continue to talk with her […]
Continue ReadingThe Cage English Translation: Dr K. Meerabai Telugu original: “Panjaram” by Dr K. Meerabai By the time Madhavi alighted from the taxi, Mohan was locking the house.Mohan turned his head at the sound of the car coming to a stop.“ Our baby has slight fever. I asked Sarada,the baby-sitter in the crèche, to administer fever medicine to the baby. She was concerned whether the other children would be infected. If possible bring the baby home. […]
Continue ReadingIll Health & Insurance -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar Surya asked,” What insurance plan have you selected for us?” “Oops! I forgot that issue!” he bit his lip and said, ” Just I’ll see; it’s more compatible if we see it together.” I went through the process in two minutes […]
Continue ReadingThat which remains at the end English Translation & Telugu original: “chivariki migiledi ” by Dr K. Meerabai Vandana finished packing her clothes,locked the suitcase and put it in the front room.“Auntie ! Are you leaving today? “ twelve year old Pujitha asked Vandana in a tone that was full of pain, as she entwined […]
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Beautician English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: “Gudem cheppina kathalu-5” by Anuradha Nadella The other day, I scolded Ashok, when his mischiefs were unabated. Malati, who sits next to him, complained that he often plays pranks on her and even hides her text books. I used to condone his pranks since I know that he […]
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Story for Kids – Grand Mother’s Theft English Translation: Deepti Manepalli Telugu original:“Ammamma dongathanam” written by P.S.M. Lakshmi Varun ran into the living room crying,”Ammamma, amma just scolded me saying that I took chocolates without telling her.” Lakshmi took Varun into her arms and asked what happened. Varun continued saying, ” amma told me not […]
Continue ReadingNandu English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: “Gudem cheppina kathalu-4” by Anuradha Nadella The other day, I couldn’t hold my irritation when Nandu skipped his homework. Reasons for my irritation were two-fold. First – a good student like Nandu, for whatever reason, started taking his studies lightly. Second – a disturbing possibility of my own […]
Continue ReadingMothers English Translation: Dr K. Meerabai Telugu original: “AMMALU” by Dr K. Meerabai “ Ammalu will alight the flight at nine o clock. It is already six thirty. You must hurry up.” Savitri woke up her husband.“ I will be at the airport earlier than that and bring her home. Be relaxed and don’t worry. […]
Continue ReadingHOME LESS -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by V.Vijaya Kumar “I’m sorry, aren’t I late?” I said, gasping heavily, as I walked briskly. Karuna said, “No worries, I’ve no college today.” “Libraries here are so exquisite! Racks are free from dust, spacious reading rooms; I love these libraries rather than our at home,” […]
Continue ReadingAravinda English Translation: Dr K. Meerabai Telugu original: “Aravinda” by Dr K. Meerabai “ I told you in advance that when we arrange marriage interview for our elder daughter, the younger one should not be allowed to come there. Now you can regret at leisure.” Raghavendra shouted in frustration.“ How could I dream such a […]
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What a smart thinking!! English Translation: Deepti Manepalli Telugu original: “Em telivi” by P.S.M. Lakshmi My grandson Ari lives in the US along with his younger brother and parents. Grandparental pride aside, I think he is an intelligent kid. When I last visited him, he was barely 4 years old. His mom has a veggie […]
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Repayment English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: “Gudem cheppina kathalu-3” by Anuradha Nadella Around thirty students used to attend the classes during the first few weeks of my voluntary teaching in the hamlet. On one such session, I was trying to explain subtractions and the method of borrowing. “Ma’am, what is meant by borrowing?” six-year […]
Continue ReadingFood – Waste Food -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by Madhuri Palaji “Oh my God! Apple Tree,” I almost ran towards the tree. “I always wanted to see an apple tree. I imagined each apple hanging from each branch like a mango tree. But this looks like a Guava tree. But the bunches […]
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Ladder of hopes English Translation: Dr K. Meerabai Telugu original: “Aasala Metlu” by Dr K. Meerabai Penchalamma could not wipe off the droplets of sweat streaming down her forehead because both her hands were engaged in cleaning the road.The red kumkum powder she applied in the middle of her brows spread to her nose along […]
Continue ReadingWhat a smart thinking!! English Translation: Deepti Manepalli Telugu original: “Em telivi” by P.S.M. Lakshmi My grandson Ari lives in the US along with his younger brother and parents. Grandparental pride aside, I think he is an intelligent kid. When I last visited him, he was barely 4 years old. His mom has a veggie […]
Continue ReadingKaruna Teacher’s Solution English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: “Gudem cheppina kathalu-2” by Anuradha Nadella “Amma, you seem to be still annoyed with me. Once you listen to my story, you will rush to my hamlet to meet me and my children.” When I came here on transfer, I was surprised to see the children […]
Continue ReadingStory for Kids – CITIZENS OF TOMORROW English Translation: M.Venkateshwarlu Telugu original: “Bhavi pourulu” by P.S.M. Lakshmi Jagtap Water Falls is a popular tourist attraction in Mau near Pune, Maharashtra. In August (normally in rainy season), a lot of tourists flock to these beautiful water falls. In 2019, on a Sunday morning at 1030hrs, four […]
Continue ReadingHer Decision English Translation: Dr. K.Meera Bai Telugu original: “NIRNAYAM” by Dr K. Meerabai Ten year old Varuni saw her sister Vasavi getting down from the rickshaw and ran into the house announcing to her mother “ amma! Elder sister has come” and ran back. Krishnamma’ hands shivered as she was draining out the excess […]
Continue ReadingDriving – License -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by Madhuri Palaji When I talked about the driving license again, Surya got embarrassed. If you want to know why, you must know the story of Surya’s Driving License. Surya came to America two month before I came. He started trying to get the driving […]
Continue ReadingAmidst the Violent Crowd English Translation: Srinivas Banda Telugu original: “Gudem cheppina kathalu-1” by Anuradha Nadella I was heading home after teaching the evening class in the hamlet. Streetlights were lit, making the night darker, except for the feeble light from the huts flanking the street spilt on to it. My torch was helping me […]
Continue ReadingCollege Story -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by Madhuri Palaji “‘Como estas?’ means ‘How are you?’ in Spanish,” said Maria. She was standing in the verandah talking to her mom when she saw me coming from the shop. She came to me and hugged me affectionately. Maria is Alicia’s eldest daughter. She works […]
Continue ReadingFear -Telugu Translation by Dr. k. Meera Bai ” Sir! Please give me one paisa. Show mercy on an orphan ” Veeraswami woke up from his sleep with these words as if it were a wake up call for him. The beggar crawling on the ground was pleading pitifully with the hope of touching the […]
Continue ReadingDistant Hills -Telugu Original &Translation by Dr. k. Meera Bai Sunanda walked into the balcony, drying her wet hand with her saree pallu and stood there looking into the street. The hullabaloo children created having subsided , the house looked peaceful.Phani, her eldest son who had overturned a glass of coffee and insisted on having […]
Continue ReadingDependent America -Telugu Original by Dr K.Geeta -English Translation by Madhuri Palaji Evening is shining brightly with the diagonal rays. It looks warm outside when we look from the glass windows from inside the home, but actually, the wind is blowing fast and it’s very cold. The Moon in the sky is chasing away the […]
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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 rich city of God’s own country, Kerala. But from that day, it became something more than that to me. Netravati Express, 6345- For those who […]
Continue ReadingWork from Home -Telugu Original by DrK.Geeta -English Translation by Madhuri Palaji Surya is coming home early. When he saw that our daughter and I were in a deep sleep, he woke me up saying, “Chintu, Can you make some tea for me?” “You call me ‘Chintu’ lovingly and then you are asking me to […]
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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 . His eyebrows got knitted hearing his wife’s curt and blunt voice calling his daughter “ “Hema where are you? Why can’t you come and […]
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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, said, ‘Listen, you Vaishnavite! If Sarathi Naidu converts to Saivism, all of us will miss his special oblations Pulihora and Chakkera Pongali offered every Dwadasi […]
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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 longing of a mother who was looking at her baby for the last time after having carrying it in her womb for nine months, giving […]
Continue ReadingWhat’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 tutelage of Sastry garu. He had good grounding in literature as well, and penned poetry occasionally. On the third day, the four of us were […]
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Spanish… Ishhhh -Telugu Original by DrK.Geeta -English Translation by Madhuri Palaji It’s been a week since we moved to America. Surya was going to the office in the morning with a lunch box and returning by six in the evening. ‘Why don’t you go to the park for a nice walk instead of lazing around […]
Continue ReadingWhat’s Your Name? (Part-1) Telugu Original : Gurajada Appa Rao English Translation: Naudury Murthy God-made men! Man-made Deities! What’s your name? Whenever we expressed our incredulity about the content in Puranas, our revered teacher Sastry garu used to censure us saying, “Your education is a silly putty. You have lost your sense of reason. You […]
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“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. She stand near to me with rolling eyes. Immediately she pulled out the newspaper from my hand. She had a rubber in her left hand […]
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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 nothing. They are cowards. If our armed forces hadn’t bailed out their damned country during the Second World War, there would be no France today. […]
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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 eyes. Guessing who it might be kept the phone near the ear and said “hello” “Shaku! Good news for you! To tell you that I […]
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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 voice from the other side enquired. “Just a minute” without any delay keeping the receiver down, ran into the kitchen turned off both the burners […]
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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 spectacles on to the nose Ramam said. Son and daughter invite them to their homes but Ramam says it’s not possible for him to go […]
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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 her years. Pressing her cheeks with both the palms, she tried to suppress the emotion in her heart. She tossed a vexed look at her […]
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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 door.” Prabhakar’s voice thundered as a military officer’s order. No answer. “Rajji open the door! Or shall I burn the room? Turn You into ashes” […]
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The voice of courage Abburi Chaya Devi Translation : Swatee Sripada They have been discussing seriously about the selection of a scene from “Kanya shulkam”. Members of “Mitra Samithi” organization […]
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The male Samatha Roshni Translation: swatee Sripada We are ten to fifteen, good friends. We meet twice or thrice a year. We discuss joys and troubles, literature; stories so on and so forth. We talk everything, eat and drink what we like the best and celebrate. I have to tell this number ten to fifteen […]
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There is a way………… Sivaraju Subbalakshmi Translation: Swatee Sripada Doctor Madhava Rao, though came to that village just recently became very popular. He treated the poor compassionately. Kamala, the lady doctor, working with him in the same hospital thought in the beginning all his generosity was pretense to earn a good name, later she started […]
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ROCK BOTTOMS -Manollasa If I were asked to describe my childhood in one word, it would be change. I changed many schools and many houses. It was mostly because my mother hated stagnation. It gave me a lifetime of experiences. From being a person who was hesitant and xenophobic to an adaptable, open and easily blending-in-a-new-environment […]
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