Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: CREATIVE WRITING

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: CREATIVE WRITING

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MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES PART 47 – LOVE IN MYSORE

MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES PART 47 – LOVE IN MYSORE

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Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 45 - DEAD END

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 45 - DEAD END

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Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 44 - ELECTROPHORESIS

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 44 - ELECTROPHORESIS

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Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: A COMPLICATED PROBLEM A SIMPLE SOLUTION

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: A COMPLICATED PROBLEM A SIMPLE SOLUTION

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MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 42 - CHILLED BEER

MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 42 - CHILLED BEER

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Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 41 - LOVEDALE

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 41 - LOVEDALE: From my Creative Writing Archives: I wrote this story set in the Nilgiris on the "Toy Train" Nilgiri Blue Mountain Railway many years ago ...

MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 41 - LOVEDALE

MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 41 - LOVEDALE

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: ON WRITING

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: ON WRITING: “When something can be read without effort, great effort has gone into its writing” Enrique Jardiel Poncela

“When something can be read without effort, great effort has gone into its writing”

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WANNABE INTELLECTUAL: WHEN THE WORLD IS TOPSY TURVY

WANNABE INTELLECTUAL: WHEN THE WORLD IS TOPSY TURVY: Confused about your identity??? Well if yes then that’s what we have in common… I live in India...I love it here…It suits me…at least mo...

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: SHOULD I TELL HER ?

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COCKTAIL Short Stories about Relationships By VIKRAM KARVE - EBOOK

ebook - COCKTAIL Short Stories about Relationships By VIKRAM KARVE

I have written a book of short stories called COCKTAIL. 

The twenty-seven stories in this collection explore fascinating aspects of modern day relationships – love, romance, sex, betrayal, marriage, parenting and even pet parenting. Relationships are like cocktails, emotions shaken and stirred, and I assure you that you will enjoy reading these stories.

COCKTAIL is my first book of fiction. I want COCKTAIL to sell well as I feel that the success of this book will be an important morale booster and launch pad as I embark on my creative writing journey and help me successfully publish my novel, which I am currently writing.

I seek your blessings and good wishes and I am sure you will motivate me by buying a copy of my book COCKTAIL. 

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Book Details
Book: Cocktail: Short Stories About Relationships

Author: Vikram Karve

ISBN: 8191091844

ISBN-13: 9788191091847, 978-8191091847

Binding: Paperback

Publishing Date: 2011

Publisher: APK Publishers

Number of Pages: 192

Language: English

ABOUT COCKTAIL by VIKRAM KARVE

Relationships are like cocktails. Every relationship is a unique labyrinthine melange of emotions, shaken and stirred, and, like each cocktail, has a distinctive flavour and taste. The twenty-seven stories in this collection explore fascinating aspects of modern day relationships: love, romance, sex, betrayal, marriage, parenting and even pet parenting. You will relish reading these riveting cocktails of intermingling emotions narrated in a temptingly engaging style, and once you start reading you will find this delicious “cocktail” unputdownable till the very end.
Author Bio

VIKRAM KARVE educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale, and Bishop’s School Pune, who was once a Naval Officer by profession, likes to describe himself as an Electronics and Communications Engineer by qualification, a Human Resource Leader and Trainer by occupation, a Teacher by vocation, a Creative Writer by inclination, and a Foodie by passion. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories and creative non-fiction articles in magazines and journals for many years before the advent of blogging and published a foodie book “Appetite for a Stroll”. Vikram lives in Pune, India and welcomes your feedback by email at vikramkarve@sify.com

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Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 39 - SAPIENCE

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 39 - SAPIENCE: SAPIENCE Fiction Short Story By VIKRAM KARVE From my Creative Writing Archives: One of my earliest stories - A Very Short Story The ...

This is a story from my short stories book COCKTAIL.

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Regards

Vikram Karve

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: THE ART OF EATING GULAB JAMUN - MOUTHWATERING MUMB...: GULAB JAMUN The Art of Eating a Gulab Jamun by VIKRAM KARVE I have in front of me a bowl of soft succulent juicy tempting hot Gulab Ja...

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: UMAMI

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: UMAMI:

UMAMI Short Fiction - A Delicious Love Story By VIKRAM KARVE SPDP. That’s right – SPDP...! You know what SPDP is, don’t you...? ...

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Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 37 - OUTSOURCING

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 37 - OUTSOURCING: OUTSOURCING By VIKRAM KARVE One leisurely morning, while I am loafing on Main Street, in Pune, I meet an old friend of mine. ...

COCKTAIL

COCKTAIL

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This is the story selected for the title of my short stories book COCKTAIL.

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Happy Reading

Regards

Vikram Karve

OLD IN AGE but YOUNG AT HEART

OLD IN AGE but YOUNG AT HEART

OLD IN AGE but YOUNG AT HEART - Anti Ageing Formula

HOW TO REMAIN A YOUNG SENIOR CITIZEN

ELIXIR OF LIFE - A delightful Anti-Ageing Formula
Zest for Living and Passion for Learning
By
VIKRAM KARVE

There are a number of retired senior citizens in the colony where I live in Pune.

Yes, there are still large numbers of pensioners living all over Pune though Pune is no longer a pensioners’ paradise.

I have noticed one intriguing thing.

Though most are of these persons are of the same chronological age, some are “young” and some are “old” - yes some appear young and some seem old - after all your age is what you feel.

Further observation reveals the anti ageing formula for remaining young:

Zest for Living and Passion for Learning is the best anti-ageing recipe that keeps you young forever.

This is the true elixir of life.

Look around you and you will see what I mean.

There are many oldie-goldies who are living life to the fullest and are always eager to learn new things and there are also others who have no “juice” left in them as they have lost the spirit to enjoy learning with enthusiasm and relish the pleasures of life to their utmost.

I know a “young” senior citizen who, after retirement, started learning classical music from the scratch, enjoyed studying for 10 years till he completed his sangeet alankar, living life to the fullest in true epicurean style – good food, music, concerts, plays, movies, travel, picnics, swimming, trekking, playing with his dogs, social work, you name it – he did it ... and with the advent of internet he is enjoying moments exploring the mysteries of the web, learning new things and latest technologies, actively blogging with passionate fervour, and with gusto doing all sorts of learning activites, creative writing, surfing, social networking, making virtual friends, teaching music – for him variety is the spice of life. He lives a delightfully active life, loves the company of youngsters and has the enthusiasm and energy of a child – and though in his late seventies he is “younger” than even those chronologically many years his junior and it is his zest for life and passion for knowledge that keeps him healthy, happy and youthful.

Remember you are as old as you feel, not as old as you look, nor are you as “old” as your chronologically age says you are.

It is in your hands to forever remain a “young” senior citizen.

I will end this piece with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi:

Live as if you are going to die tomorrow
Learn as if you are going to live forever.

It is breathtakingly simple to remain young forever, Dear Reader.

It is all in the mind.

Here are some tips on how to feel young and forget your chronological age.

1. Spend time in the company of young happy people.

It is better to spend your time with cheerful younsters who are enjoying life in the present rather than make yourself miserable in the company of pessimistic, gloomy, cynical old fogies who keep living in the past, carping and complaining about the present, and worrying about the future. It is better to remain with your family and kids rather than go to a retirement home (old age home). Teaching and mentoring youngsters (never give unsolicited advice or moral lectures) is rewarding and good too – I love to teach as I enjoy the company of cheerful motivated young students and this keeps me young and enthisuastic about learning too.

2. Get a Pet Dog.

Another useful anti-aging technique is to get a pet dog and enjoy playing with your dog. Pet parenting and your pet dog's antics and will keep you happily occupied, cheerful and healthy, besides ensuring regular exercise as your pet dog will ensure you take him out on walks at least twice a day. There is nothing more joyful than playing with your dog and talking to him. This morning I gave my dog Sherry a vigorous bath and felt really young and energetic. A dog will bring out the child hiding in you.

3. Rediscover your childlike enthusiasm.

Stop reminiscing about the "good old days" and start living it up every day doing whatever you like with zest and passion to learn new things like blogging, social networking, making real friends and virtual friends with common interests and passions, exploring the mysteries internet and enjoying the benefits of information technology. Yes, keeping oneself uptodate and abreast of the latest technologies keeps one mentally stimulated. Use technology effectively to keep young.

4. Re-discover your romantic mischievous side.

Become “naughty” once again, have fun and discover the beauty and romance of life. Why not harmlessfly flirt a bit? Remember that the moment you stop appreciating and being attracted to beauty, you have become “old” and life is not worth living.

5. Learn new things, develop new hobbies and nurture your creative interests

Try to have a positive attitude and optimistic temperament and keep learning new things and nurture your creative interests, hobbies, exercise, play, travel, eat out, see movies, have a ball...

All you’ve got to do is to have a zest for living and passion for learning.

First thing in the morning, the moment you get up, recite your new Art of Living Motto:

“Live as if you are going to die tomorrow, learn as if you are going to live forever”

Dear Reader, here's wishing you eternal youth - may you remain young forever with a a Zest for Living and a Passion for Learning.”

So Cheer Up and Live it Up...!!!

VIKRAM KARVE

Copyright © Vikram Karve 2011

Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.
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About Vikram Karve

A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and he is currently working on his novel. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories and creative non-fiction articles in magazines and journals for many years before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for almost 14 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.

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MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 31 – MARRIAGE A LA MODE

MY FAVOURITE SHORT STORIES Part 31 – MARRIAGE A LA MODE

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Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: AM I A VICTIM OF DEEMED CORRUPTION ?

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: AM I A VICTIM OF DEEMED CORRUPTION ?: AM I A VICTIM OF DEEMED CORRUPTION ? This morning while discussing recent events pertaining to Anna Hazare’s Anti-Corruption Movement, th...