Part 13 Hari had a conference in Philadelphia. He was worried about his wife. Could she manage by herself for a week while he was gone? Or, should he ask one of his friends to stay in their home? He…
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Chataka Birds part 12
Chataka Birds part 12 Tapathi and Geetha followed Bhagyam back into the kitchen. “I’ll help you,” Tapathi said. “No, what’s there to help. Just boiling water and milk,” Bhagyam said. After a few minutes Geetha looked for Tapathi. “Where is…
Chataka Birds part 10
Chataka Birds part 10 10 That settled it. Now I am outside, I might as well take a walk, she proceeded. She walked a few blocks and turned around. Walked a block; it looked unfamiliar. She turned left, turned right,…
Chataka Birds part 9
9 Time was moving by at a snail’s pace. Nothing in new in Geetha’s life. That is, until a phone call came from Siva Rao, giving her a jolt. Siva Rao called Bhanumurthy and told him that a young man…
Chataka Birds part 8
8 For the next ten days, Geetha shivered each time the phone rang. Various emotions beset her each time the postman stopped at their door or passed on. She was too shy to ask about it but hoped Mamayya or…
Chataka Birds part 7
7 Bhanumurthy came to the bus stand with Chitti to receive Geetha. Geetha was elated to see Babayi and Chitti. Chitti wound around her legs, “Akka!” She patted him on the shoulder lovingly, and introduced Jagadeesh to them. At that…
Chataka Birds part 6
6 The election fever took over the entire atmosphere at the college and spread even to the students’ homes. Geetha learned quite a few things not only from Syam’s lectures but also from other students on campus. Especially, things about…
Chataka Birds part 5
5 Geetha got out of the car and walked slowly behind Siva Rao. As she appeared at the doorway, Kanakamma, Siva Rao’s wife, came to her, with an inviting smile. She put her arm around Geetha’s shoulders and walked her…
Lakshmi Puja Day by Bhandaru Acchamamba
(Translator’s note: The Telugu original, dhanatrayodasi, by Bhandaru Acchamamba(1874-1905) has been published, originally, in Hindusundari monthly, November 1902. Reprinted on www.bhumika.org in 2006. My translation has been published in 2009 on this site, and included in the anthology, Penscape, An…
Chataka Birds part 4
4 “So, what is new, Anna[1]Anna – Older brother. garu?” Kamakshi asked. “Like I said, my eldest son is getting married on June 25th. You all should come to the wedding.” “Nice. Who is the girl?” “She is from Tadiparti…