SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

“PART TWO BEGINS” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Standing at the terrace of Reis Margos Fort, near the canon, facing the mighty river Mandovi, Preethy, clinging to Vicky, said “Oh this is lovely! We must come here again, surely after our marriage”. Vikram too agreed. “Let us declare our relationship to our parents and get married soon. See, my dear, it is necessary that we must get our parents’ consent before we marry”. Preethy, still in her ecstasy of the enchanting view, said, “No problem. My parents will not stand in my way. They are broad minded”. Vikram too endorsed. “My parents are i...

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“KILLER DISEASE” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Murugan was frantically looking for some helpers. In another ten days his vast rice field would be ready for harvest. If he could not arrange for people to harvest, the entire labour spent in these last five months would be a total loss. What about the monetary loss! How was he going to repay the loan taken from the bank? More than anything else, just to be a silent witness for the terrible loss occurring right in front of him would be a mental torture. He was not ready for it. He must do something rather than helplessly watching it perish. ...

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“A SECRET UNTOLD” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Jitamanyu was working for a detective agency. He had solved many problems involving mysterious situations. Some were routine, some were boring and a few were risky ones. Of course, in all cases there was an initial chilling suspense and later on, in course of investigations, he found them to be easily solvable ones … He cliqued and cleared them all, much to the satisfaction of his clients. Obviously, his bosses too were quite pleased with his performance. Presently, he was entangled with a unique type of investigation. On the face of it, it ...

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“FUTURE BECKONS” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Nitish was urging Selvakumar to join the college study tour to the picturesque Kulu Manali. For two reasons, he did not want to join those going for the college tour. One, it was not a compulsory one and two --- most importantly, he could not afford such luxuries in life --- at least not at this stage when he was studying on educational loan and for other expenses, depending on his father’s meagre income. But Nitish was forcing him to change his mind. He even offered to bear the cost of his share of picnic expenses. He repeatedly quoted the ...

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“WHO IS THE BITCH” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

From the time Maya returned from her mother’s place, she found Ravi very much disinterested in her. Was he too, depressed like her upon the unfortunate miscarriage, she recently had. No, he might not be. In fact he wanted the baby after a year or two. Then why was he not his normal person. His sullen gloomy irritant behavior towards her was something uncommon. Could it be due to pressure of work at office? “Let me call him at office and find out”, she thought. That was a mistake she did. He never liked her disturbing him during his office ho...

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“DREAM BOY” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

This story is dedicated to… Rajesh Gaidhani, Akshay Kalpa, G.N.S.Reddy, Santosh Singh & Brothers, Sabita Rajendran and Salius Rego, Sankalp Sharma, Mysore Ananad, Arumugam, Gaura Nikhi Choudhary…. And many more who quit their lucrative corporate jobs and took to farming just to feel the pinch and pain of farmers. These new comers are all now, not mere farmers, but, established themselves as successful farmers. Hence each one is a real proud agriculturist and a role model for his community and his village.Now the story of a ‘Dream Bo...

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“WHAT NEXT” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Rohini wanted Susan to come to terms with life. A considerable long time had elapsed. By now she should come out of her cocoon of grief. No doubt, it was difficult for a woman to take blows from different strides. She did not know that her husband was a crook. But he was. She did not know that he was already wedded. But he was. She did not know he was an illegal immigrant. But he was. She did know that he was posing to be very rich while he was not. The police came, hand-cuffed him, dragged him and pushed him into the jail. Susan was totally...

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“AMICABLE SOLUTION” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

People started gathering at Krishnaveni’s house. She was pronounced dead. She was living alone in her house. Her four sons had deserted her long ago considering her to be a dead weight liability on them. Considering her pitiable situation, she was engaged as a farm labourer, by one of the landlords in the village. She had learnt to live within whatever she received as wages. There was no scope for extravaganza, wastages, or luxuries.Now that she was gone, villagers sent a messenger to get her sons for conducting death related rituals. “Oh! W...

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“NEWLY FOUND FRIENDSHIP” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

It was around 9-30 pm. Hari was about to close the main gate. Just then an old man tired and exhausted came hesitantly and asked for an address. “Is this RK Nagar? Is this door no 36? Are you Mr. Hari? I have a letter for you from your father.” He handed over the letter. Hari ran a quick glance at the letter and noted the contents. The writer had given his phone number at the bottom of the letter after his signature. He very well understood at the first glance itself that the old man had come to a wrong door. Hari took pity on the person w...

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“MAGIC POTION” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Malini was nagging her mother for a bed time story. She is a three-year-old girl with great affinity for her father. Madhavi, her mother thought for a while. Then she said, “Appa has not yet come home. I will tell you story till he comes and I will stop telling after that. Okay? Today I am going to tell you Ramayana in a different style. There are plentiful magic things in this Ramayana. You will really be surprised. One by one you keep counting. To start with, let me tell you about Rama’s birth. The very birth of God Shri Ram was shrouded i...

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“SUREKHA Vs SUREKHA” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

The two ladies were planting a branch of a tree together. One was Surekha. The other woman was also Surekha. First woman was a classical dancer and the other woman was Collector of the district. Both were renowned ladies in their respective fields – the only difference was their area of popularity. The district collector by virtue of her position and profession commanded more respect. That was the reason Surekha the dancer wanted the Collector Surekha to come and preside over a dance programme which was choreographed by her. By advertising t...

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“WHISKERS AND TURBANS” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Rohini was born. After a long time, a baby girl was born in the family. All were excited and thrilled. Her birth was a great hit in the family. The baby girl, her every little movement, her mesmerising smile -- her every single activity kept the house in captivity. She was growing up steadily. Undoubtedly, she was the apple of their eyes. From baby hood to childhood and then on to girlhood – her transition was a delight to the family. The school-going girl was now entering into adulthood and then gradually into her teen age. For graduation, ...

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“BABAY'S DAY IN” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Narayanan called his friend Vijay on phone and said to him “I have good news to share with you. But time being, it is suspense. I can give a clue to you. Do you remember how my daughter was glued to your cell phone and the way she cried when you took it back? For more details, refer to today’s Times of India, Page three”. Vijay replied “Oh! Yes. I read it in the morning. Is it our Tara who did the miraculous job! A prodigal child! Born CID, I suppose! Can’t believe! A baby of 20 months nabbing three hard core criminals! How it happened? I wa...

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“KARUNA AND MOHAN” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

KARUNA AND MOHAN Tara’s happiness knew no bounds. She was overwhelmed with joy. Reason --- she can call herself now by her original name -  Nayantara  as it used to be once upon a time. Thanks to Karuna who made it possible. Nayantara lost her eyesight in her childhood due to a minor accident. Now after about fourteen years, she got her vision back. Her parents wanted that once she could see after the successful operation she must open her eyes first upon the image of Lord MURUGA, their family deity. That should be her first sigh...

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“SAY NO TO AN EXTROVERT GIRL” by SHYAMALA BHUVANACHANDRAN

Submitted to Contest #104

Shankar was quite excited to know that his friend Gopal finally agreed to his mother’s request to see the girl. Gopal was quite skeptical about ‘girl-seeing-ritual’. He had discussed this topic many times with Shankar and other friends. Everyone shared their opinion and offered comments and advises. For some friends, it was an outdated practice. For some, an easy opportunity and for a few more, a real nuisance affair. Rohit said both the man and the girl felt awkward and uneasy and under utter tension at that time. Rajan said, “I am fine wit...

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