The Curse
Posted by Mani Padma in 55 Fiction, Creative Writing, Issues, Type 1 on 01. Feb, 2012 | 3 Comments
Fried Eye says- Below is an example of experimental write up where in four fifty five fictions have been incorporated to form one complete story. Fifty five fiction is a micro fiction limited within 55 words The End She gasped one last time before everything went limp and … dead. His hand grasped hers tightly [...]
www.ragascape.com
Posted by Mani Padma in Chef's Pick, Issue 02, Issue 2, Issues, Sections, Vol. III on 15. Jan, 2012 | 0 Comments
While surfing through the net for sites dedicated to Indian classical music, we chanced upon Ragascape or www.ragascape.com which introduced itself as a website designed to discuss the melodic modes of Indian music. Though there were other sites that promoted Indian classical music, some in a totally no nonsense , commercial manner, ragascape stood out [...]
Interview: Omi Gurung
Posted by Mani Padma in Fried Eye Special, Fried Guest, Issue 24, Issues, Sections, Vol. II on 15. Dec, 2011 | 0 Comments
Oh Eco friendly nature ke rakhshak , the song blared out loud from my music system as I clicked on the link that Sanjeeta had sent to me and should I call it a providence, but it led to me an initiative ‘Oh My India-’ about eco friendly lifestyle. I was intrigued and clicked some [...]
The Transdedu-decoder
Posted by Mani Padma in Creative Writing, Issue 24, Issues, Sections, Vol. II on 15. Dec, 2011 | 0 Comments
The Transdedu-decoder was almost complete. This was going to be PMS’ s one of the much needed early boost to his career. PMS not to be confused with Post menopausal syndrome was the tech and maths whiz who was buzzing all over the web world, but like all ambitious people, aimed now, for bigger things. [...]
Top three winter destinations of India
Posted by Mani Padma in Issue 23, Issue 23, Issues, Research Desk, Sections, Vol. II on 01. Dec, 2011 | 0 Comments
25th, 26th, 27th, 28th ,29th, 30th, 31st and the count down ends in a glorious new year’s day. Eight days of fun and revelry leading to the big bang new year’s welcome party or seven days of peace, quiet, blissuful relaxation with your loved one and welcoming the New Year in a quiet way? Which [...]
Joshish- the crusaders for a cause
Posted by Mani Padma in Cover Story, Fried Eye Special, Fried Guest, Issue 21, Issues, Vol. II on 01. Nov, 2011 | 2 Comments
Joshish, Betukay,Maujood, Manaazil, Ird Gird… Do they sound familiar to you or do they seem like words lifted straight from a beautiful verse? If they sound familiar, then obviously you have heard of Joshish , the experimental/progressive rock band from Bhopal, now based in Mumbai who shot into the limelight of the Indian Rock Music [...]
Dear Mr Bush
Posted by Mani Padma in Creative Writing, Issue 18, Issues, Random Take, Type 1, Vol. II on 15. Sep, 2011 | 2 Comments
Dear Mr Bush, Greetings from Fried eye (which I am sure you haven’t heard of) but that is not the reason I write for today. Self promotion is currently not at the top of my list of priorities. Instead I actually wanted to rake up the past a bit. Yes Sir, I know it [...]
Reviewing the Reviewer
Posted by Mani Padma in Food Out, Issue 18, Issues, Type 2, Vol. II on 15. Sep, 2011 | 0 Comments
How wise and knowledgeable reviewers sound when they speak, don’t they? Some with a frown, while others with a very benevolent smile, examining, scrutinizing, analyzing. Yes, we find them everywhere-Movie Critic, Food critic, music reviewer and many more. And then there are some cruel versions of reviewer like the Job interviewer, examiner, externals- Sigh! does [...]
The Flood Menace in Assam: A Review
Posted by Mani Padma in Issue 14, Issues, Research Desk, Sections, Type 2, Vol. II on 15. Jul, 2011 | 2 Comments
No matter how much we speak about how beautiful the world is, how amazing the people are who make our lives wonderful in their own special ways, life is not always about the bold and the beautiful. There are certain realities that we cannot shut our eyes to, even if we want to be in [...]
How To Save Your Trousers From Getting Dirty
Posted by Mani Padma in Issue 14, Issues, Random Take, Sections, Type 1, Vol. II on 15. Jul, 2011 | 2 Comments
The other day in one of our brainstorming session of Fried Eye, while discussing about monsoons, Noyon Jyoti Parasar, our filmy guy, I mean the person in charge of our Movie Desk suddenly started lamenting about the Dirty Trousers Syndrome that is so very common during monsoons. Now ain’t that an irritating affair- the business [...]
Seventh year Itch
Posted by Mani Padma in 55 Fiction, Creative Writing, Issue 11, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. II on 01. Jun, 2011 | 0 Comments
The 1st anniversary of marriage- He vowed never to leave her 2nd – He threatened to leave her to teach her a lesson 3rd- He really wanted to leave 4th- He wondered why he was still there 5th- he realized the reason- The kid. 6th- He finally left. And people smiled knowingly- Aha! seventh year [...]
The Colours of a Rainbow – VIBGYOR
Posted by Mani Padma in 55 Fiction, Creative Writing, Good News, Issue 06, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. II on 15. Mar, 2011 | 19 Comments
Prologue: The kids of her mohalla were creating a ruckus. It was holi -the festival of colours. Colours- How much they meant to her. She – whose life had only one colour now… Violet- “Doctor! Why is she turning Violet?” Her father screamed. Yes, this was what he said though she remembered nothing. She was [...]
Khorika: A Restaurant Review
Posted by Mani Padma in Food Out, Issue 01, Issues, Sections, Type 2, Vol. II on 01. Jan, 2011 | 0 Comments
In my recent visit to Guwahati, I visited Khorika twice! To get the flavours for all those praises made for those Assamese cuisines. Khorika is situated near Bora Service bus stand, in Guwahati, a few kms away from Guwahati railway station. Without savouring the local delicacies in this restaurant famed for traditional Assamese cuisines, a [...]
Right & Wrong
Posted by Mani Padma in Creative Writing, Fiction, Issue 01, Issues, Type 1, Vol. II on 01. Jan, 2011 | 0 Comments
I looked on as he was led away-shoved and pushed unceremoniously by the men in uniform. Six on one; some more were waiting near the vehicle. They were not taking any chances. My eyes betrayed none of the turmoil I felt. It hid all my emotions while I searched for some in his eyes. My [...]
Man, Woman and ___________
Posted by Mani Padma in Creative Writing, Fiction, Issue 19, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Oct, 2010 | 8 Comments
Man- There she is! My wife! Working from dawn to dusk… Do I help her? Ah! I don’t. She gets the milk from the booth! I don’t. She cleans, cooks, prepares the children for school. I am still on my bed. I don’t get up. She does all this by herself. She prepares
Full Circle
Posted by Mani Padma in Creative Writing, Fiction, Issue 17, Issues, Sections, Type 1, Vol. I on 01. Sep, 2010 | 6 Comments
24th Aug’09 1. 45 am- Chinmay breathed his last exactly at 1.45 am. Road traffic accident. A head injury. The doctor checked his pulse once again, not because he wanted to double check but he did it as a reflex… A practiced reflex. Breaking the news to the people outside would be difficult. It always [...]
