FALLING IN LOVE WITH AN UGLY WOMAN

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/20/2013 3:45:00 PM

'HOW TO ACHIEVE BALANCE BETWEEN YOUR ONLINE LIFE and OFFLINE LIFEHOW TO LIVE A DUAL LIFE AND ENJOY THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDSByVIKRAM KARVE Thanks to the advent of the internet, you have the opportunity to live in two worlds:1. The Real World and 2. The Virtual World You can also have two identities:1. Your online identity in cyberspaceand2. Your physical real-world offline identity in real space You can live a dual life:one life onlinea(...)'

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INDIAN NAVY or MERCHANT NAVY - MAKING A CAREER CHOICE

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/20/2013 5:16:00 AM

'Making a Career ChoiceINDIAN NAVY or MERCHANT NAVYStory of a Smart Boy’s Dilemma ByVIKRAM KARVEThis happened more than 12 years ago, in the year 2001.A bright young boy, who had just passed his 12th CBSE Board Examination, came to meet me at my home in Mumbai. His father was an Officer in the Indian Navy. The bright young boy wanted some career guidance advice. He asked me a straightforward question:“I have been selected as a Deck Cadet in a prestigious Shipping Company. I have also(...)'

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LIFE AND DEATH - Short Story - A CREAKING GATE HANGS LONG

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/19/2013 2:19:00 PM

'LIFE AND DEATHA Creaking Gate Hangs LongShort Fiction – a Slice of Life StoryByVIKRAM KARVE“I am fed up with my father-in-law,” Meera says to me.“Come on, Meera. It is not the poor man’s fault that he had a heart attack,” I say.“It’s not that.”“Then what is it?”“This is his third heart attack.”“Oh. That’s why you are worried for him.“I am not worried for him. I am worried about us.”“What … ?”Suddenly Meera’s mobile phone rings.She looks at the display of her cell phone.Meera excuses(...)'

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MORAL PLIABILITY - THE MODERN SUCCESS MANTRA

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/18/2013 6:51:00 PM

'MORAL PLIABILITYTHE MODERN SUCCESS MANTRA ByVIKRAM KARVEMORAL PLIABILITYThe Key Ingredient in the Recipe for Success Look around you and ask yourself:Who is most successful in the present day world?The answer will be clear:The Ethical Chameleon.And what is that quality that will enable you to be an Ethical Chameleon?Moral Pliability.In today’s world, it does not pay dividends to be honest, straightforward and outspoken. Concepts like moral values a(...)'

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CAN YOU MARRY THE SAME PERSON TWICE

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/18/2013 6:54:00 AM

'CAN YOU MARRY THE SAME PERSON TWICE ?Short Fiction - A Romantic Drive in the RainA “Monsoon” StoryByVIKRAM KARVEJust saw on TV that the monsoon has hit Andaman Islands and Kerala.Suddenly I remembered this I remember this “monsoon” story I wrote a few years ago. Read on:The monsoon has finally arrived in Pune. It is the first day of the monsoon, but it’s been raining incessantly all morning.Ideally, at 10 o’clock in the morning on a working day, I shoul(...)'

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I AM MARRIED TO THE NAVY

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/17/2013 7:06:00 AM

'I AM MARRIED TO THE NAVYA Naval YarnByVIKRAM KARVEI once knew a very ambitious naval officer. He was a total careerist and had no other interests. His favourite line was: “I am married to the navy”.He would have been happy to remain a bachelor all his life and focus all his attention totally on his naval career and achieve his sole aim of becoming an Admiral. But his parents insisted that he get married so he agreed to see a girl.He honestly told the girl about his career ambitions.(...)'

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Blog Fiction Story No. 42 - LOVE AT SECOND SIGHT

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/17/2013 5:01:00 AM

'BLOG FICTION STORY NO. 42LOVE AT SECOND SIGHT A HAIR RAISING ROMANCEShort Fiction - A Love storyByVIKRAM KARVE From My Creative Writing Archives:A Romance  which will bring a gentle smile on your lips.I wrote this  love story 7 years ago, in the year 2006, after a visit to a Mall in Aundh in Pune. Why did I write this story? Well, you read it and find out - and do tell me if you liked this storyThunderbolt – Love at First SightI fell in love with her ha(...)'

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ARMY “BRATS” DO NOT WANT TO JOIN THE ARMY ANYMORE

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/17/2013 4:41:00 AM

'ARMY “BRATS” DO NOT WANT TO JOIN THE ARMY ANYMOREMusingsByVIKRAM KARVEA few days ago there was an impromptu gathering of veteran officers of the army navy and air force officers.While talking, we realized that all of us were from defence background.Yes, the father of each and everyone of us had served in the armed forces – army, navy or air force.In many cases, not only the father, but even the grandfather had been in the armed forces.We talked about our children.Most children had m(...)'

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REPUTATION MANAGEMENT MADE SIMPLE Part 3 : SEX SCANDALS REPUTATION RISK and the MEDIA SHY NAVY - SILENCE IS NOT GOLDEN IN PUBLIC RELATIONS

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/16/2013 7:35:00 AM

'REPUTATION MANAGEMENT MADE SIMPLEPart 3Continued from: Reputation Management Part 1 – You and Your Reputation http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/05/reputation-management-made-simple-part.htmlandReputation Management Part 2 – Reputation Management and Trust Deficit (An Apocryphal Story of Wife Swapping and Reputation Damage) http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/05/reputation-management-made-simple-part_8.htmlREPUTATION MANAGEMENT MADE SIMPLEPart 3SEX SCANDALS REPUTATION RISK and (...)'

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NAVY PUBLIC RELATIONS (PR) – CONSPICUOUS BY ITS SILENCE

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/15/2013 7:22:00 AM

'NAVY PUBLIC RELATIONS (PR)  –  CONSPICUOUS BY ITS SILENCE MusingsByVIKRAM KARVEThe Indian Navy is in the news for all the wrong reasons. Damaging news reports in the media about sex scandals, wife swapping, extra marital affairs and “stealing affections” in the navy are appearing at an alarming frequency. These shocking news reports appear in all forms of the media – in newspapers, on TV and also on the Social Media, especially on Twitter – and they tarnish the good image (...)'

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WHY I LOVE MY WIFE - Blog Fiction Story No. 41

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/15/2013 4:01:00 AM

'Blog Fiction Story No. 41WHY I LOVE MY WIFEShort Fiction – A Love StoryByVIKRAM KARVE From my Creative Writing Archives: One of my recent short stories - I wrote this two years ago, in 2011, I think. By the way, this is FICTION - my imagination running wild, as always.Do comment and tell me if you liked the storyFor those who have been lucky to have a love marriage, there is an important day to celebrate called wedding anniversary.For me and my wife, surviving one of (...)'

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MUMBAI MEMORIES - EMPRESS COURT - The Six Best Years of My Life

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/14/2013 7:52:00 AM

'EMPRESS COURT My Home in Mumbai Where I Spent the Six Best Years of My LifeBy VIKRAM KARVE The next time you visit South Mumbai, go to Churchgate, admire the beautiful Art Deco style façade of the Eros Cinema, an architectural landmark, which marks the beginning of the Art Deco district of Oval Precinct.Then, start walking southwards down Maharshi Karve Road, passing Eros, Sundance cafe to your right, the verdant Oval Maidan across the road to your left. Keep wal(...)'

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Blog Fiction Story No. 40 - PROBLEM AND SOLUTION - Short Adult Fiction – A Story of a Love Triangle

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/14/2013 5:15:00 AM

'Blog Fiction Story No. 40PROBLEM AND SOLUTIONShort Adult Fiction – A Story of a Love TriangleByVIKRAM KARVEDisclaimer: 1. This story is a work of fiction. The characters do not exist and are purely imaginary. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. This story is for adults only, so if you are a kid just give it a skip.2. No part of this Blog may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying or by an(...)'

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HOW TO EAT GULAB JAMUN

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/13/2013 1:46:00 PM

'Mouthwatering Mumbai MemoriesHOW TO EAT GULAB JAMUNByVIKRAM KARVEI spent six of the best years of my life, from 2000 to 2006, in Mumbai.I lived in a wonderful building called Empress Court opposite the Oval near Churchgate.Every evening I went on long walks, mostly on Marine Drive to Chowpatty and back, and sometimes towards Colaba.The highlight of my Colaba Causeway walk was a visit to Kailash Parbat for their succulent Gulab Jamuns.I wrote this mouthwatering post in 2004  imm(...)'

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THE IMPORTANCE OF A CAT IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATION

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/13/2013 9:07:00 AM

'THE IMPORTANCE OF A CAT IN THE PRACTICE OF MEDITATIONCUSTOMS TRADITIONS AND RITUALSThe Story of the Mystical CatFood for Thought ByVIKRAM KARVEThe military is steeped in tradition.There are many customs, traditions and rituals.I remember, there was a custom in the army, in the artillery, where they do not light more than two cigarettes with a single matchstick.In the navy, we do not clink glasses while drinking or making a toast.If we asked the reason for a certain custom which(...)'

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Blog Fiction Story No. 39 - Mr and Mrs X and the BABY

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/13/2013 8:18:00 AM

'Blog Fiction Story No. 39   -  Mr. and Mrs. X and the BABYMr. and Mrs. X and the Baby  Short FictionThe Story of a Modern Urban CoupleByVIKRAM KARVEFrom my Creative Writing Archives:Sometime ago I visited an old Navy friend of mine who had recently become a grandfather. When I asked him why he and his wife were not seen at our Navy get-together meets anymore, he complained that he and his wife were stuck in the house 24/7 as they had to look after (...)'

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Blog Fiction Story No. 38 - THE DARLING - a FEEL GOOD Love Story

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/13/2013 7:03:00 AM

'Blog Fiction Story No. 38 - A Feel Good Love Story - The DarlingTHE DARLINGShort Fiction -  A Feel-Good Love StoryBy  VIKRAM KARVEFrom my Creative Writing Archives:A Fiction Short Story I wrote 10 years ago, sometime in the 1990'sPure Romance - A Love Story - A "feel good" story.  It made me feel good when I wrote it. I am sure it will make you feel good too when you read it...!I felt good. My eyes feasted on the snow-clad Himalayan Mountain peaks (...)'

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DOING NOTHING GOING NOWHERE - MEMORIES OF LEISURELY LOAFING IN PUNE

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/12/2013 1:29:00 PM

'PUNE TRAVELSDOING NOTHING GOING NOWHEREMEMORIES OF A LEISURELY LOAF IN PUNEByVIKRAM KARVEFrom my Travel Writing archives:Nostalgic Memories of a day of Leisurely Loafing in Pune circa 2006HOW TO ENJOY YOUR LEISUREMany people do not know how to enjoy their leisure. In fact, in the so-called busy world of today, many persons do not have any genuine leisure.I love leisure. Throughout my life, as a student, during my working days, and now after retirement, (...)'

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Blog Fiction Story No. 37 - A SOLDIER’S STORY - THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/12/2013 4:39:00 AM

'Blog Fiction Story No. 37A SOLDIER’S STORYTHE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORDShort Fiction - A Soldier’s StoryByVIKRAM KARVEFrom my Creative Writing Archives:One of my recent fiction stories - I wrote this story about 6 months ago, in January 2013THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORDA Soldier’s StoryThe Soldier sat on the footpath near the gate of the Accounts Office.“Abe Langde … Hat Wahan Se (Hey you one-legged cripple … Move from there)” a street-food cart vendor said, (...)'

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DESIRE MANAGEMENT Part 2 - HOW TO MANAGE YOUR DESIRES

Author : Vikram Karve      Blog : Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve      Date : 5/11/2013 7:29:00 AM

'DESIRE MANAGEMENT Part 2Continued from Desire Management Part 1  -  HAPPINESS AND PLEASURE  http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2013/05/desire-management-part-1-happiness-and.htmlHOW TO MANAGE YOUR DESIRESPhilosophical Musings ByVIKRAM KARVEDESIRES and HAPPINESSOver the years I have realized that two main reasons for unhappiness are:1. Dissatisfaction caused by unfulfilled desiresand2. Anxiety that you will not be able to fulf(...)'

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