The Charm of a Cherished Story by Kanuparti Varalakshmamma

“Rajeswari, you keep asking what is special about my stories. Don’t you see the same stories are getting rave reviews in the newspapers and magazines every day,” Raghava Rao said to his wife. He just returned from the town hall. Rajeswari did not respond. She just smiled. “I saw the Madhurabharati magazine at the town…… Continue reading The Charm of a Cherished Story by Kanuparti Varalakshmamma

Kanuparthi Varalakshmamma by Nidadavolu Malathi

Varalakshmamma was an avid social activist, active participant in Gandhian movement, a social conscious writer and a great speaker. She was born on October 6th, 1886. Her parents were Palaparthi Seshayya and Hanumayamma. She had seven siblings—five brothers and two sisters. She was married in 1909 to Kanuparthi Hanumantha Rao, an educated and sophisticated gentleman…… Continue reading Kanuparthi Varalakshmamma by Nidadavolu Malathi