Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: STING IN THE TAIL - Short Fiction - A Love Story

STING IN THE TAIL

Fiction Short Story

By

VIKRAM KARVE

From my Creative Writing Archives: A Story I wrote long ago.

“I am an uncomplicated and transparent man. I have no taste for sham, tact or pretension. Never do I feel it ( Read more... )

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: FRENZY

FRENZY

Short Fiction - A Horror Love Story

By

VIKRAM KARVE

From my Creative Writing Archives: A Horror Love Story

The terrifying nightmare grew.

It was just one revolving pattern of flames with inhuman sounds screaming at him from all sides.

When he tried to use his limbs, nothing ( Read more... )

Academic and Creative Writing Journal Vikram Karve: WHY I WRITE

WHY I WRITE
The Thrill and Enjoyment of Creative Writing
By
VIKRAM KARVE

There is a saying: happiness is a journey, happiness is not a destination; yes, happiness is the manner in which you travel the journey of life.

It is the same with creative writing. The process of creative writing ( Read more... )

THE ESSENCE OF BLOGGING

A Feel Good Romance

THE DARLING

THE ART OF OUTSOURCING

by

VIKRAM KARVE

Short Fiction - One of my favourite fiction short stories, revisited...

One leisurely morning, while I am loafing on Main Street, in Pune, I meet an old friend of mine.

“Hi!” I say.

“Hi,” he says, “where to?”

“Aimless loitering,” I say, “And you?”

“I ( Read more... )

HOW TO PLAY WITH YOUR DOG TUG OF WAR By VIKRAM KARVE There is no better stress buster, health tonic and joyful activity than playing with your dog. Here are a few games I play with my pet girl Sherry. [Her mother is pure Doberman and father the Caravan Hound, who prowled next door] Sherry is not a cute cuddly indoor ( Read more... )

BANTER OVER SPDP

[Short Fiction - A Vignette]
By
VIKRAM KARVE

Pune. Fergusson College Road. Vaishali Restaurant. 5 PM on a Sunday evening. Crowded. Crammed full. Jam-packed. All tables occupied chock-a-block. Aisles teeming with people waiting with watchful eyes for signs of someone finishing their refreshments.

Suddenly I see a woman waving to me ( Read more... )

The link to my short fiction blog - click and read my love story "HAIR"

http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com/blog/post/2008/09/hair.htm

Regards
Vikram

THE ART OF DISSERTATION

By

VIKRAM KARVE

I wrote a dissertation to earn my Masters Degree in Technology [M.Tech.] from IIT Delhi in 1983, and one more for my Post Graduation in Management in 1985. Since then I have supervised and guided dissertations, more than 40, maybe 50, chiefly for Masters Degrees in Engineering and Technology [ME / M. Tech ( Read more... )