Vikram Karve's articles How to be Happy – Inspirational Wisdom HOW TO BE HAPPYINSPIRATIONAL WISDOM FROM SWAMI VIVEKANANDAByVIKRAM KARVEI have always been inspired by the teachings and writings of Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863 – 4 July 1902).I first learned about Swami Vivekananda – sometime in the 1960’s – when I was a small boy – and my father had taken us to visit Belur Math near Kolkata (then called Calcutta). At Belur […] August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Travel Trivia – Can Neighbours have Contrasting Cultures and Attitudes…? Travel Trivia Contrasting Cultures and Attitudes Observations from our recent Europe (Austria Switzerland Paris) Tour By VIKRAM KARVE Last month – in July 2018 – we visited three countries in Europe – Austria, Switzerland and France (Paris). It was a 12 day group tour (with a serendipitous unscheduled one day stopover at Istanbul, Turkey […] August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Proposed Gallipoli Tour 2 days / 1 night Gallipoli & Troy & Boat Trip Tour https://www.crowdedhousegallipoli.com/gallipolitours/2day_1night_gallipoli_troy_boat_trip_tour.html https://www.crowdedhousegallipoli.com/gallipolitours/2day_1night_gallipoli_troy_boat_trip_tour.html 🖕 Link to Crowded House Tours Instanbul Original link August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Nobody is Indispensable – A Naval Yarn PROLOGUE On a prominent place on my bookshelves – proudly stands one of my “ancient” books – a novel on the most famous Naval Mutiny – “Mutiny on the Bounty” The book is titled CAPTAIN BLIGH AND MR. CHRISTIAN – the author is Richard Hough – a distinguished historian – who took a new fascinating and controversial look at the Mutiny.(The memorable 1984 Movie THE BOUNTY directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Mel […] July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Anna Karenina Principle https://karve.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/picture-of-a-happy-family/ Original link July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Patty and Puff I have just relished some delicious Patties from Hindustan Bakery Pune (Picture Below) Vegetable Patties (Puffs) from Hindustan Bakery Pune Every bite of these delicious patties evoked nostalgic memories of my childhood Pune […] July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Philosophy of Life from the Mahabharata (Sharing a story from a Veterans Forum) It is said in the texts that 80% of the fighting male population of the civilization was wiped out in the eighteen days Mahabharata war. Sanjay, at the end of the war went to the spot where the greatest war took place; Kurukshetra. He looked around and wondered […] July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Praisophobia – a funny “Phobia” Why My Wife Never Praises MeMy Wife never has a good word for me.Surely – I am not saying that I am an “angel” – a perfect husband.But – neither am I that terrible a husband.Surely – I have at least one good quality – or – surely – I have done at least one good deed in my entire life.But – my wife has never […] June 30, 2018June 30, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked “Businessmen” in Uniform Humor in Uniform Military Officers are often stereotyped into quintessental archetypes some of which are portrayed in Movies – and – of course – you must be aware of the legendary “Colonel Blimp” and “Captain Haddock” etc But – when you join the Armed Forces – you realize that there are all sorts of Officers with different personalities. Among Defence Officers – there are many unique characters – each with […] June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked A “Tot” of Rum Some friends asked me why Rum is associated with the Navy (or why Navy is associated with Rum). So – I thought it apt to write a few blog posts on the close relationship between Navy and Rum – the Sailor’s favourite drink. Here is the first article… THE “RUM” NAVY Part 1 by Vikram […] June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Is Divorce a “Crime”…? IS DIVORCE A “CRIME”…? Fiction Short Story By VIKRAM KARVE “Sir – there is someone to see you…” “I told you not to disturb me…” “Sir – it is a small boy…” “Small Boy…?” “Yes, Sir – the boy is wearing school uniform – I think he is from the school next-door. He says that […] June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Stress Management : Out of MIND – Out of “SIGHT” OUT OF MIND – OUT OF “SIGHT” Musings of a Navy Veteran By VIKRAM KARVE Dear Reader – I am sure you have heard the proverb: “Out of Sight – Out of Mind” When you don’t see something or someone for some time – those things/persons (who are “out of sight”) – they go out […] June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked World Bicycle Day Story – Cycle Town Pune CYCLE TOWN PUNE A Punekar Walks Down Memory LaneByVIKRAM KARVEToday – the 3rd of June 2018 – is World Bicycle Day. On the occasion of WORLD BICYCLE DAY – it would be apt to post a piece I wrote 8 years ago called CYCLE TOWN PUNE – harking back to memories of the 1960’s and 1970’s when Pune was known as the Cycle Capital of […] June 3, 2018June 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked “Dead Letter” – Twisted Sense of Humor or a Cruel Joke…? This story happened 5 years ago – in the year 2013… Link to the original post in my Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com/2013/12/humor-in-uniform-letter-to-dead.html “DEAD LETTER” Twisted Sense of Humor or a Cruel Joke…? Musings By VIKRAM KARVE LIVING MAN DEAD In the famous War Novel CATCH-22 – there is a character called Doc Daneeka. Doc Daneeka is a […] June 2, 2018June 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Have You Made a Will…? THE WILL Short Fiction – a “Slice of Life” Story By VIKRAM KARVE “I am fed up with my father-in-law…” Meera says to me. “Come on, Meera. It is not the poor old man’s fault that he had a heart attack…” I say. “It’s not that…” Meera says. “Then what is it…?” I ask her. “This is […] June 2, 2018June 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Arranged Marriage Date Interview – The First Question If you have had an arranged marriage – do you remember the first question you asked your prospective spouse on your “Arranged Marriage Date” aka “Matrimonial Interview”…? Here is a story of an Arranged Marriage Date. Please read the story carefully – because – there is a quiz question at the end… ARRANGED MARRIAGE DATE aka MATRIMONIAL INTERVIEW A […] May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Humor in Uniform : Do you want to be a “fauji” – or – do you want to appear to be a “fauji”…? Do You Want to Join the Defence Services…? NB: 1. The generic term “MILITARY” includes all the three Armed Forces – Army, Navy and Air Force2. The generic word “Fauj” refers to all arms of the Military (Army, Navy, Air Force) and the term “Fauji” or “Soldier” refers to all military personnel in uniform of the Army, Navy and Air Force (Soldiers, Sailors and […] May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Happy Ending HAPPY ENDING Fiction Short Story A Spoof By VIKRAM KARVE “Did you enjoy the massage…?” he asked me. “No…” I said. “No…? What happened…? I thought you would enjoy the massage…” “The masseurgot too personal…” “Masseur…? How is that possible…? You had a man give you the massage…?” “No. No. It was a woman – […] May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Migrant Woes – A “Better Life” or Slavery…? Original link May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked A heart-rending story – I Am That Girl Original link May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Wet Dream WET DREAMIt Happened One Night Short Fiction – A Passionate Love StoryByVIKRAM KARVE From my Creative Writing Archives:One of my earliest pieces of short fiction. A very short adult love story I wrote 25 years ago, in the 1990’s. This story is for adults only. IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT The terrifying nightmare grew. It was just one revolving pattern of flames […] May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Ethics and Morals in a Nutshell “So far, about morals, I know only that what is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.” ~ Ernest Hemingway, Death in the Afternoon Original link May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Tête-à-Tête TÊTE-À-TÊTE Fiction Short Story By VIKRAM KARVE “Are you from India…?” the girl asked me. “Yes…” I said. “Tourism…?” “Not really…? I am on a lecture tour – but I am seeing the sights also…” “Oh – lecture tour – you are a Professor…?” “Yes. I teach Management…” “Oh. Management…? I studied Management too…” “Really…?” […] May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Baker’s Dozen BAKER’S DOZEN Why Number “13” is called “Baker’s Dozen” Origin of the Term By VIKRAM KARVE Have you heard of the term “Baker’s Dozen”…? The first time I heard the expression “Baker’s Dozen” was while playing Tambola – when the Number “13” was referred to as “Baker’s Dozen”. It may be apocryphal – but the origin of […] May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Election Day in Girinagar – Humor in Democracy Humor in Democracy Election Days are here again. And – I remembered this story…ELECTION DAY IN GIRINAGAR Fiction Short Story A Spoof By VIKRAM KARVE ELECTION DAY IN GIRINAGAR – A Spoof By Vikram Karve This happened many years ago when I lived at a place called Girinagar near Pune. “I want the day off,” Sushila, our maid, asked my wife. […] May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Korma – Easy to Cook – Tastes Delicious HOW TO COOK MUTTON KORMA A Simple Recipe By VIKRAM KARVE Dear Reader: Let me delve into “Foodie Archives” and pull out my recipe for one of the first dishes I learnt to cook as a young boy… Simple Curry – Mutton Korma – Easy to Cook – Tastes Delicious Long back – in the late 1960’s – or early 1970’s I think – in Bareilly – we once went […] May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Grandmother THE GRANDMOTHER A Story By VIKRAM KARVE I recognized her at once. She was my course-mate’s wife. It was 7 o’clock in the morning. She was standing with a little boy who was wearing school uniform. The school-bus arrived. She kissed the little boy on the cheek. The small boy waved her goodbye and got […] May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked OLQ – “Officer Like Qualities” OLQ – OFFICER LIKE QUALITIESMilitary Jargon or Nebulous Gobbledygook?Musings of a Military VeteranByVIKRAM KARVE OLQ – Military Jargon or Nebulous Gobbledygook…? If you join the Defence Services – the Army, the Navy or Air Force – as an Officer – you will hear a term of Military Jargon being bandied about freely – OLQ – which is the acronym […] May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Girl “Seeing” GIRL “SEEING” A Story from My Mumbai Navy Days By VIKRAM KARVE 40 Years Ago (Circa 1978) Mumbai (Then Called Bombay) My ship returned to our Base Port Mumbai after a long sailing program – we had returned to Mumbai after nearly 3 months. By the time we “secured” – it was almost lunchtime – […] May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked World Laughter Day Musings – Types of Smiles and Laughter TYPES OF SMILES AND LAUGHTER Your Smile, Your Laugh, Your Personality Signature World Laughter Day Musings By VIKRAM KARVE While I was clearing up some old papers in my bookcase – I came across some jottings in an old diary I had made more than 45 years ago – probably while sitting in my university library. I had scribbled […] May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Inquiry Based Learning ROTE LEARNING KILLS CREATIVE THINKING The Need for INQUIRY BASED LEARNING SYSTEM which is more STUDENT-CENTRIC in design Musings By VIKRAM KARVE Here is quote from Liddel Hart (quoted by Norman Dixon on page 162 of his book “On The Psychology of Military Incompetence”): A lifetime of having to curb the expression of original thought culminates […] May 5, 2018May 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked What Makes a Good Teacher WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEACHER Though I wrote this article in the context of Higher Education – I feel is it universally applicable to all Teachers. The Two Myths of Higher Education By VIKRAM KARVE From my personal experience as a teacher at the post graduate level in Engineering, Technology and Management – I feel that the two […] May 5, 2018May 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked My Favourite Short Stories Revisited – The Killers My Favourite Short Stories Revisited THE KILLERS By Ernest Hemingway Review By VIKRAM KARVE When I was in school we studied a book called The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1952. Soon after he wrote this novel, Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. I was a small boy then and read the book […] May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Why I Write – Why I Blog Why I Write I write for myself I write to express I write to give wings to my fantasies I write to be known I write to be read I write to be admired I write to tell stories 👇 👇 👇 Why I Write The above also applies to: Why I Blog Happy Writing – Happy Blogging Original link May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked My Favourite Short Stories Revisited – The Shepherd MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Revisited The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth (My Favorite Ghost Story) Reviewed by Vikram Karve Frederick Forsyth, the famous bestselling author, is best known for thrillers such as The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File. However – my favorite piece of fiction written by Frederick Forsyth is a short story […] May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Is Your House Small or Big…? Space (like Time) is a Relative Concept The Art of SPACE MANAGEMENT A Mulla Nasrudin Story Retold By VIKRAM KARVE One day Mulla Nasrudin’s neighbour came over to ask for some advice on how to manage his large family in his tiny little house. “Dear Mulla Nasrudin,” he bemoaned, “my house is so small that […] May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Education versus Success – My Favourite Short Stories Revisited – The Verger IS SUCCESS INVERSELY PROPORTIONAL TO EDUCATION…? THE VERGER by W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM A Short Story which explores this Paradox Review By VIKRAM KARVE Life is funny. Life is full of contradictions. For example – around 42 years ago – in the 1970s – when I was commissioned as an Officer in the Navy – I realized that your career prospects are inversely proportional to […] April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked How NWWA “Saved” My Marriage – a story from my Vizag Navy Days After retirement – the only connection I have with the Navy is the Navy Foundation. We had a Navy Foundation Pune Chapter (NFPC) Meet on 08 April 2018. During this NFPC Meet – they gave us a copy of the latest 2018 issue of the Navy Foundation Magazine Quarterdeck While browsing through this delightful issue of “Quarterdeck” – I read […] April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked The Wedding Gift THE WEDDING GIFT Fiction Short Story By VIKRAM KARVE New Delhi Circa 1982 (NB: This Story happened 36 years ago in 1982. At that time – there were no mobile phones, no internet, no email – nothing. Even landline phones were not given to junior officers like me – and – even in the […] April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Experimental Creative Writing – Story Begining (After the Ending) Continued from The Wedding Gift Part 3 url: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2018/04/experimental-creative-writing-story.html In the blog post above – I told you the Ending of the Story. Now – here is the beginning and middle… THE WEDDING GIFT – Part 1 Fiction Short Story By VIKRAM KARVE New Delhi Circa 1982 (NB: This Story happened 36 years ago in 1982. At that time […] April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Loading Load more
How to be Happy – Inspirational Wisdom HOW TO BE HAPPYINSPIRATIONAL WISDOM FROM SWAMI VIVEKANANDAByVIKRAM KARVEI have always been inspired by the teachings and writings of Swami Vivekananda (12 January 1863 – 4 July 1902).I first learned about Swami Vivekananda – sometime in the 1960’s – when I was a small boy – and my father had taken us to visit Belur Math near Kolkata (then called Calcutta). At Belur […] August 19, 2018August 19, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Travel Trivia – Can Neighbours have Contrasting Cultures and Attitudes…? Travel Trivia Contrasting Cultures and Attitudes Observations from our recent Europe (Austria Switzerland Paris) Tour By VIKRAM KARVE Last month – in July 2018 – we visited three countries in Europe – Austria, Switzerland and France (Paris). It was a 12 day group tour (with a serendipitous unscheduled one day stopover at Istanbul, Turkey […] August 17, 2018August 17, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Proposed Gallipoli Tour 2 days / 1 night Gallipoli & Troy & Boat Trip Tour https://www.crowdedhousegallipoli.com/gallipolitours/2day_1night_gallipoli_troy_boat_trip_tour.html https://www.crowdedhousegallipoli.com/gallipolitours/2day_1night_gallipoli_troy_boat_trip_tour.html 🖕 Link to Crowded House Tours Instanbul Original link August 3, 2018August 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Nobody is Indispensable – A Naval Yarn PROLOGUE On a prominent place on my bookshelves – proudly stands one of my “ancient” books – a novel on the most famous Naval Mutiny – “Mutiny on the Bounty” The book is titled CAPTAIN BLIGH AND MR. CHRISTIAN – the author is Richard Hough – a distinguished historian – who took a new fascinating and controversial look at the Mutiny.(The memorable 1984 Movie THE BOUNTY directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Mel […] July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Anna Karenina Principle https://karve.wordpress.com/2017/09/01/picture-of-a-happy-family/ Original link July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Patty and Puff I have just relished some delicious Patties from Hindustan Bakery Pune (Picture Below) Vegetable Patties (Puffs) from Hindustan Bakery Pune Every bite of these delicious patties evoked nostalgic memories of my childhood Pune […] July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Philosophy of Life from the Mahabharata (Sharing a story from a Veterans Forum) It is said in the texts that 80% of the fighting male population of the civilization was wiped out in the eighteen days Mahabharata war. Sanjay, at the end of the war went to the spot where the greatest war took place; Kurukshetra. He looked around and wondered […] July 3, 2018July 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Praisophobia – a funny “Phobia” Why My Wife Never Praises MeMy Wife never has a good word for me.Surely – I am not saying that I am an “angel” – a perfect husband.But – neither am I that terrible a husband.Surely – I have at least one good quality – or – surely – I have done at least one good deed in my entire life.But – my wife has never […] June 30, 2018June 30, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
“Businessmen” in Uniform Humor in Uniform Military Officers are often stereotyped into quintessental archetypes some of which are portrayed in Movies – and – of course – you must be aware of the legendary “Colonel Blimp” and “Captain Haddock” etc But – when you join the Armed Forces – you realize that there are all sorts of Officers with different personalities. Among Defence Officers – there are many unique characters – each with […] June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A “Tot” of Rum Some friends asked me why Rum is associated with the Navy (or why Navy is associated with Rum). So – I thought it apt to write a few blog posts on the close relationship between Navy and Rum – the Sailor’s favourite drink. Here is the first article… THE “RUM” NAVY Part 1 by Vikram […] June 21, 2018June 21, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Is Divorce a “Crime”…? IS DIVORCE A “CRIME”…? Fiction Short Story By VIKRAM KARVE “Sir – there is someone to see you…” “I told you not to disturb me…” “Sir – it is a small boy…” “Small Boy…?” “Yes, Sir – the boy is wearing school uniform – I think he is from the school next-door. He says that […] June 14, 2018June 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stress Management : Out of MIND – Out of “SIGHT” OUT OF MIND – OUT OF “SIGHT” Musings of a Navy Veteran By VIKRAM KARVE Dear Reader – I am sure you have heard the proverb: “Out of Sight – Out of Mind” When you don’t see something or someone for some time – those things/persons (who are “out of sight”) – they go out […] June 4, 2018June 4, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
World Bicycle Day Story – Cycle Town Pune CYCLE TOWN PUNE A Punekar Walks Down Memory LaneByVIKRAM KARVEToday – the 3rd of June 2018 – is World Bicycle Day. On the occasion of WORLD BICYCLE DAY – it would be apt to post a piece I wrote 8 years ago called CYCLE TOWN PUNE – harking back to memories of the 1960’s and 1970’s when Pune was known as the Cycle Capital of […] June 3, 2018June 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
“Dead Letter” – Twisted Sense of Humor or a Cruel Joke…? This story happened 5 years ago – in the year 2013… Link to the original post in my Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com/2013/12/humor-in-uniform-letter-to-dead.html “DEAD LETTER” Twisted Sense of Humor or a Cruel Joke…? Musings By VIKRAM KARVE LIVING MAN DEAD In the famous War Novel CATCH-22 – there is a character called Doc Daneeka. Doc Daneeka is a […] June 2, 2018June 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Have You Made a Will…? THE WILL Short Fiction – a “Slice of Life” Story By VIKRAM KARVE “I am fed up with my father-in-law…” Meera says to me. “Come on, Meera. It is not the poor old man’s fault that he had a heart attack…” I say. “It’s not that…” Meera says. “Then what is it…?” I ask her. “This is […] June 2, 2018June 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Arranged Marriage Date Interview – The First Question If you have had an arranged marriage – do you remember the first question you asked your prospective spouse on your “Arranged Marriage Date” aka “Matrimonial Interview”…? Here is a story of an Arranged Marriage Date. Please read the story carefully – because – there is a quiz question at the end… ARRANGED MARRIAGE DATE aka MATRIMONIAL INTERVIEW A […] May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Humor in Uniform : Do you want to be a “fauji” – or – do you want to appear to be a “fauji”…? Do You Want to Join the Defence Services…? NB: 1. The generic term “MILITARY” includes all the three Armed Forces – Army, Navy and Air Force2. The generic word “Fauj” refers to all arms of the Military (Army, Navy, Air Force) and the term “Fauji” or “Soldier” refers to all military personnel in uniform of the Army, Navy and Air Force (Soldiers, Sailors and […] May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Happy Ending HAPPY ENDING Fiction Short Story A Spoof By VIKRAM KARVE “Did you enjoy the massage…?” he asked me. “No…” I said. “No…? What happened…? I thought you would enjoy the massage…” “The masseurgot too personal…” “Masseur…? How is that possible…? You had a man give you the massage…?” “No. No. It was a woman – […] May 25, 2018May 25, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Migrant Woes – A “Better Life” or Slavery…? Original link May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
A heart-rending story – I Am That Girl Original link May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Wet Dream WET DREAMIt Happened One Night Short Fiction – A Passionate Love StoryByVIKRAM KARVE From my Creative Writing Archives:One of my earliest pieces of short fiction. A very short adult love story I wrote 25 years ago, in the 1990’s. This story is for adults only. IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT The terrifying nightmare grew. It was just one revolving pattern of flames […] May 23, 2018May 23, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Ethics and Morals in a Nutshell “So far, about morals, I know only that what is moral is what you feel good after and what is immoral is what you feel bad after.” ~ Ernest Hemingway, Death in the Afternoon Original link May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Tête-à-Tête TÊTE-À-TÊTE Fiction Short Story By VIKRAM KARVE “Are you from India…?” the girl asked me. “Yes…” I said. “Tourism…?” “Not really…? I am on a lecture tour – but I am seeing the sights also…” “Oh – lecture tour – you are a Professor…?” “Yes. I teach Management…” “Oh. Management…? I studied Management too…” “Really…?” […] May 17, 2018May 17, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Baker’s Dozen BAKER’S DOZEN Why Number “13” is called “Baker’s Dozen” Origin of the Term By VIKRAM KARVE Have you heard of the term “Baker’s Dozen”…? The first time I heard the expression “Baker’s Dozen” was while playing Tambola – when the Number “13” was referred to as “Baker’s Dozen”. It may be apocryphal – but the origin of […] May 14, 2018May 14, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Election Day in Girinagar – Humor in Democracy Humor in Democracy Election Days are here again. And – I remembered this story…ELECTION DAY IN GIRINAGAR Fiction Short Story A Spoof By VIKRAM KARVE ELECTION DAY IN GIRINAGAR – A Spoof By Vikram Karve This happened many years ago when I lived at a place called Girinagar near Pune. “I want the day off,” Sushila, our maid, asked my wife. […] May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Korma – Easy to Cook – Tastes Delicious HOW TO COOK MUTTON KORMA A Simple Recipe By VIKRAM KARVE Dear Reader: Let me delve into “Foodie Archives” and pull out my recipe for one of the first dishes I learnt to cook as a young boy… Simple Curry – Mutton Korma – Easy to Cook – Tastes Delicious Long back – in the late 1960’s – or early 1970’s I think – in Bareilly – we once went […] May 10, 2018May 10, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Grandmother THE GRANDMOTHER A Story By VIKRAM KARVE I recognized her at once. She was my course-mate’s wife. It was 7 o’clock in the morning. She was standing with a little boy who was wearing school uniform. The school-bus arrived. She kissed the little boy on the cheek. The small boy waved her goodbye and got […] May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
OLQ – “Officer Like Qualities” OLQ – OFFICER LIKE QUALITIESMilitary Jargon or Nebulous Gobbledygook?Musings of a Military VeteranByVIKRAM KARVE OLQ – Military Jargon or Nebulous Gobbledygook…? If you join the Defence Services – the Army, the Navy or Air Force – as an Officer – you will hear a term of Military Jargon being bandied about freely – OLQ – which is the acronym […] May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Girl “Seeing” GIRL “SEEING” A Story from My Mumbai Navy Days By VIKRAM KARVE 40 Years Ago (Circa 1978) Mumbai (Then Called Bombay) My ship returned to our Base Port Mumbai after a long sailing program – we had returned to Mumbai after nearly 3 months. By the time we “secured” – it was almost lunchtime – […] May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
World Laughter Day Musings – Types of Smiles and Laughter TYPES OF SMILES AND LAUGHTER Your Smile, Your Laugh, Your Personality Signature World Laughter Day Musings By VIKRAM KARVE While I was clearing up some old papers in my bookcase – I came across some jottings in an old diary I had made more than 45 years ago – probably while sitting in my university library. I had scribbled […] May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Inquiry Based Learning ROTE LEARNING KILLS CREATIVE THINKING The Need for INQUIRY BASED LEARNING SYSTEM which is more STUDENT-CENTRIC in design Musings By VIKRAM KARVE Here is quote from Liddel Hart (quoted by Norman Dixon on page 162 of his book “On The Psychology of Military Incompetence”): A lifetime of having to curb the expression of original thought culminates […] May 5, 2018May 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
What Makes a Good Teacher WHAT MAKES A GOOD TEACHER Though I wrote this article in the context of Higher Education – I feel is it universally applicable to all Teachers. The Two Myths of Higher Education By VIKRAM KARVE From my personal experience as a teacher at the post graduate level in Engineering, Technology and Management – I feel that the two […] May 5, 2018May 6, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
My Favourite Short Stories Revisited – The Killers My Favourite Short Stories Revisited THE KILLERS By Ernest Hemingway Review By VIKRAM KARVE When I was in school we studied a book called The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway, published in 1952. Soon after he wrote this novel, Hemingway was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. I was a small boy then and read the book […] May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Why I Write – Why I Blog Why I Write I write for myself I write to express I write to give wings to my fantasies I write to be known I write to be read I write to be admired I write to tell stories 👇 👇 👇 Why I Write The above also applies to: Why I Blog Happy Writing – Happy Blogging Original link May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
My Favourite Short Stories Revisited – The Shepherd MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Revisited The Shepherd by Frederick Forsyth (My Favorite Ghost Story) Reviewed by Vikram Karve Frederick Forsyth, the famous bestselling author, is best known for thrillers such as The Day of the Jackal and The Odessa File. However – my favorite piece of fiction written by Frederick Forsyth is a short story […] May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Is Your House Small or Big…? Space (like Time) is a Relative Concept The Art of SPACE MANAGEMENT A Mulla Nasrudin Story Retold By VIKRAM KARVE One day Mulla Nasrudin’s neighbour came over to ask for some advice on how to manage his large family in his tiny little house. “Dear Mulla Nasrudin,” he bemoaned, “my house is so small that […] May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Education versus Success – My Favourite Short Stories Revisited – The Verger IS SUCCESS INVERSELY PROPORTIONAL TO EDUCATION…? THE VERGER by W. SOMERSET MAUGHAM A Short Story which explores this Paradox Review By VIKRAM KARVE Life is funny. Life is full of contradictions. For example – around 42 years ago – in the 1970s – when I was commissioned as an Officer in the Navy – I realized that your career prospects are inversely proportional to […] April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
How NWWA “Saved” My Marriage – a story from my Vizag Navy Days After retirement – the only connection I have with the Navy is the Navy Foundation. We had a Navy Foundation Pune Chapter (NFPC) Meet on 08 April 2018. During this NFPC Meet – they gave us a copy of the latest 2018 issue of the Navy Foundation Magazine Quarterdeck While browsing through this delightful issue of “Quarterdeck” – I read […] April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The Wedding Gift THE WEDDING GIFT Fiction Short Story By VIKRAM KARVE New Delhi Circa 1982 (NB: This Story happened 36 years ago in 1982. At that time – there were no mobile phones, no internet, no email – nothing. Even landline phones were not given to junior officers like me – and – even in the […] April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Experimental Creative Writing – Story Begining (After the Ending) Continued from The Wedding Gift Part 3 url: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2018/04/experimental-creative-writing-story.html In the blog post above – I told you the Ending of the Story. Now – here is the beginning and middle… THE WEDDING GIFT – Part 1 Fiction Short Story By VIKRAM KARVE New Delhi Circa 1982 (NB: This Story happened 36 years ago in 1982. At that time […] April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked