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English Stories
Twilight Toast and other stories: This is my first (and also the last as of now!) published collection of stories. If you dont want to bother with the book and just wish to read the stories, click here. Clueless: This is a story of an Indian woman and how her relationship with her professor/mentor evolves through the changes happening in her own life. Sense of Amita: Amita had the good sense to know that she had met the right man to get started on her journey! Adventures with My First Love: some interesting and thrilling experiences I have had
with my first love. This is no fiction! Disha Story: A few interesting anecdotes/experiences at Disha Technologies. Stories of Warananagar: an amazing little town near Kolhapur, India. |
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English Poems
Birth of a poet Contrary to what many people think, it is quite
normal! Force
of love Just a brief theory of this elementary force of Nature
Desert
flower It is a very rare flower, you are lucky to have it! Need
juice Without loves inspiration things are not the same. Making
a difference It depends on who you share the adventure with. Mystery
It is the mystery that attracts us, keeps us interested. Evening
by the lake a romantic wintry evening near the lake
I had a
dream this one is wonderfully pleasant! Sacrifice
To allow lovers to carry on their business, someone has to make a
sacrifice! Freelancer: People try to mold her by their rules, but she wont
budge, because
In arms
It is really up to you which way to send her! Krishnas
dance Krishna would love to dance with you! When
she comes to me She becomes quite something else! Surface
area Lovemaking could be anything, but it is not arithmetic or physics! Aimless life Clearly, I failed my gurus who said focus was
essential for success! Evening
walk Being with nature can do wonders! Draupadis men If you are familiar with the story of Mahabharata, you might appreciate this poem. It is really a metaphor for what different qualities a woman needs in her man (or men). Draupadi was lucky because she didnt have to burden one man with all her expectations (which is what most ordinary women are forced to do!). Nudist in a suit A nudist
in a suit is literally a man who is almost always fully dressed (with a
smile) and even though he seems attached to his covers he is totally a free
man: romantic and spontaneous. Sole Creative Act She wasn't a creative type and yet she created
something quite unusual and wonderful! Flowers with Awareness The fairy of enlightenment sprinkles her dust on these
flowers and see what happens! A possible metaphor for women? Tantric Love A beautiful meeting of the yin and the yang! Death
by kiss A beautiful way to die! Emissary of love This emissary is the most original and the most
natural one! He (she?) is relentless, tireless, and works in a team. Opening up its not a technical guide, but a poets understanding
of how a flower opens up. It confirms the saying that the path of love begins
from the heart. Tender Love This is an homage to DH Lawrences proposal of an
ideal union of man and woman. His
thoughts about her This is probably how every sensible man thinks about
his woman. The Fifth Sense while we talk about the 6th sense and the 7th
sense, have we forgotten about the 5th? Goddess and devotee This is how man and woman should consummate their
natural calling. Old Furniture this house is really old, contains old furniture .. On being
dumped It is not entirely an unpleasant experience! Progression
For her, this is a most natural way to proceed
Moon out in the dark sometimes the moon out in the dark keeps you company Idylwood
Park a lovely little park just down the road. Sounds of the Ocean
do you hear these sounds? The outsider He gets invited to various clubs, groups, activities.
But he cannot become a member because he is an outsider. Acceptance
There are junctures in life when convention urges you to stop and look back
.. The Right Question
what is the right question a loved one could ask? Prism Newton was right there
are indeed many colors in the white sunlight! Daydream of a North-westerner the problem of being in the other place The Urban Man he is so difficult to please! The Inscrutable Why a
few why questions! Traffic Jam is it always bad? Epiphany a moment of discovery. Meeting at the door I am sure everyone has experience of such a meeting. Darshan
In the world of digital love, a real darshan is all too precious. A
Nerds evening Nerds too feel strange emotions in the evening. Unwanted guest It is not all that uncommon that you receive such an
unwanted guest! Hartman park In early Spring, laying down on the fresh grass of
this lovely park is a special experience. Invitation: Who can refuse such a beautiful invitation? When
I am with you: All sorts of beautiful insights emerge
In the
pitch dark: The mysteries that unfold in the pitch dark are endless and
fascinating. Transition:
All of us go through such transitions in life. Ick: Different ways of missing! Even if
you lose your way: Not all is lost. In fact, you may be lucky if you do. Nowhere
man: Feelings of an immigrant from an old culture. Happy new
year: A silly little verse for new year wishes. Miscellaneous: A collection of short poems. |
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Marathi Stories
पुणे
तिथे
काय
उणे!: According to citizens of Pune it is the most perfect
place on Earth. Well, it could get even better according to this story. अमेरिकेतली सत्यनारायण पूजा:
God's mercy may arrive late but it surely
does! रूपालीतला
एक पोरखेळ: Roopali is a popular hangout in Pune. This story of an unusual
game some adults play is written with Roopali as
the backdrop. पुण्यातली
एक संध्याकाळ: Happiness is usually just around the corner. But it takes
a special evening to notice it. अमिताचा संदेश:
Amita was fortunate to meet the right man at the start of her
journey. लॉस एंजल्सविषयी
थोडेसे: A snap-shot of LA as seen in 1989. Disclaimer: this is
not a tourist guide! |
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Marathi Poems
दोनदाच
If you are afraid and doubtful you will miss out badly, because you only
live twice (translation of the English song) कोविडला
शिवीगाळ हो! शिवीगाळच!
आणखी काय करणार? माहेर
किती सांगू
या माहेराची
कवतिके! बेरकी
प्रेमात
सगळे माफ
असते उत्तर पत्रिका: एका
अवघड प्रश्नाचे
सोपे उत्तर! कमतरता:
एव्हढी अपूर्व
सुंदरी, पण
तिच्यातही
कमतरता होतीच! निष्ठुर
सुंदरी A
heartless beauty. तुझे प्रेम
What it does to me. आधुनिक
आईस A modern-day male child
scolding his mother. ती आली
She paid the most unexpected and wonderful visit. प्रेमाचा
आविष्कार
An interesting perspective on the nature of love. कमलपुष्प - A beautiful Tagore poem in Gitanjali. न घेतलेली
पायवाट
The choices you make in life make all the difference. बर्फाळ
सांजेला वनराईची भुरळ The nature is beautiful
and enchanting, but I need to keep moving. अतिथीगृह
This being a human is like being a guest house. जिथे
मन भयमुक्त
असते An ideal place where a nation should start
its journey. तेजस्वी
ताऱ्यासम
I want to be like that star in the heavens, but a little differently. निर्दयी
सुंदरी To
meet this beautiful woman is the fate of many a warrior and king! सहज
स्वीकार करू नकोस
Do not
go gentle into the night! विहरतो
एकाकी मेघासारखा
The poet imagines floating like a cloud and is rewarded with a beautiful
gift. शिवारातली
सुकुमारी
She sang an enchanting song while working in the field. ओझीमांडियास
The strange story of an ancient wreck! आज
स्मित करणारे फूल What happens to all the good
things of today? नकोस
विचार करू, होतेय ते ठीकच आहे
A break-up is always hard, but here is one way to deal with it. काळ
बदलतो आहे
The times are changing, everyone take notice! जग रीत ही जगाची रीतच
आहे. तिची माहिती
करून घेणे केव्हाही
श्रेयस्कर आहे.. आरस्पानी
सौन्दर्यवती
स्त्रीचे
सौंदर्य वर्णन
करताना पुरूष
कधीच कंटाळत नाहीत!! असाधारण
स्त्री ही कुणी सामान्य
स्त्री नाही! ती
सांगतेय आपल्याला
की असाधारण स्त्री
म्हणजे काय प्रकरण
असते! आनंद
आणि सुख काय फरक आहे दोहोंत? एक साधे
जीवन एका अ-साधारण
आयुष्याचे सुंदर
वर्णन! विभक्त
झालो आपण जेव्हा
कितीही वर्षे
उलटली तरी प्रेमभंग
किती क्लेशदायक
असतो! अजेय
कितीही संकटे
आली आणि येतील
तरी माझा अंतरात्मा
अजेय आहे! दुर्दैवाच्या
फेऱ्यात असताना
कितीही प्रतिकूल
परिस्थिती असली
तरी मला तुझी आठवण
पुरते. उभी
रहाते मी सर्व
प्रतिकूल परिस्थितीवर, मानवनिर्मित
संकटांवर मात
करून मी पुन्हा
उभी राहाते. सुसंधी
- अशी कविता वाचण्याची
संधी पुन्हा येणार
नाही! 😉 आशा असते
मखमली पंखांची:
हा एक सुंदर पक्षी
आहे जो प्रतिकूल
परिस्थितीतही
गोड गाणी गातो. दिवस अस्ताला
गेला आहे: आता
वेळ झाली आहे एक
कविता वाचण्याची! प्रियकराच्या
अपेक्षा:
प्रेयसीकडून
हा इसम बरेच
काही मागतो
आणि देतोही
... माझे प्रेम:
किती प्रकारे
करू मी याचे
वर्णन? शब्द अपुरे
पडतात! किरकोळ
कविता: या सर्व
किरकोळ प्रकृतीच्या
आहेत .. म्हणजे काही
बारीक,
काही खुज्या! |
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Twilight Toast and other stories
Turkey
Masala: Thanksgiving is a time when interesting things can happen! Buffalo
Wings: This is a story of two girls who are close friends from their
college days. Their move to America creates an interesting situation. Cooked in Princeton: Old knots get resolved
when you go their source. Cup
of Music: An ordinary evening in the city turns out to be a life-changing
one. Dreamland Dessert: Have you ever dreamed
inside a dream? This one could become true! Freedom Cocktail: Beauty, music, and ambience
all these together can have a dramatic effect on everyone. Nutty
Breakfast: Everyone has a favorite place where they go for breakfast. But
not everyone is just looking for food. Passing the Spirit: Well, I really mean
"passing the baton", but you will understand after you read this
story. Wine, wine everywhere: This is the story of
a weird guy who spends a few years in the US and then returns to India with
some unrealistic expectations. Twilight toast: This is a tribute to Sam
Mahableshwerwalla a teacher that influenced
thousands of students. |
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Copyright Information
Everything on this site is freely available for
reading/viewing. If you are able to make money using any of it, be sure to
send me a small cut. 😊 Last updated:17 January 2023 For comments about this website, write to me at abjoshi@yahoo.com. |
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