tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86349792832639698232024-03-14T00:09:27.870-07:00Vinay Jalla's blog Vinay Jalla is an award-winning writer with over 20 years experience in print, online and broadcast media. He has worked as a web-content developer, SEO specialist, broadcast journalist at the BBC, graphic designer and as a cartoonist, both in B2B and B2C sectors in the UK and India. He enjoys working in New Media purely because of its progressive, technological nature and the reciprocal role of H2H (Human to Human) interaction online.Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-56294415494337721712017-02-21T17:05:00.001-08:002017-02-21T17:05:33.032-08:00 Salmonella can help combat cancer <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b><br />Yes to
immunotherapy, no more chemotherapy. New research shows that the
common food-poisoning bug salmonella can be used to treat </b><em><b>cancer</b></em><b>
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carried out by scientists at Chonnam National University in South
Korea. The food poisoning bug salmonella was genetically modified to
make it innocuous, then injected into 20 mice with colon cancer and
the disease disappeared in half of them after 12 days. <a href="http://uk.blastingnews.com/health/2017/02/salmonella-can-help-combat-cancer-001488635.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a><br />
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-8716062284553109982017-02-08T15:33:00.001-08:002017-02-08T15:33:38.716-08:00Eat more grapes to prevent Alzheimer's<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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loss can break daily life - scientists reveal that eating a handful of
grapes could protect against diminution in the brain</b><br /><br />Do you
misplace things often and not remember where you put them? Memory loss
can break daily life. People suffering from Alzheimer's, a form of
dementia, are often left to depend on notes and other reminders to keep
track of important dates and events. Now, scientists reveal that eating a
handful of grapes twice a day could protect against diminution in some
areas of the #brain. <a href="http://uk.blastingnews.com/health/2017/02/eat-more-grapes-to-prevent-alzheimer-s-001444745.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a></div>
Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-41129262836519523362017-02-03T15:30:00.000-08:002017-02-03T15:30:12.439-08:00Lychee fruit proves fatal to children in India<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The deadly brain illness that killed more than 100
children over the last two decades in Muzaffarpur in the Indian state of
Bihar was caused by consuming #lychee fruit, a joint study conducted by American and Indian scientists has revealed.<br />
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Since 1995, kids in Muzaffarpur were reported to be falling sick
suddenly and having seizures, especially in the early hours of the
morning. These kids would slip into coma and more than 40 per cent of
those affected died. According to the new findings, the cause of the
illness seems to be the lychee fruit, which is widely grown in the
region. The children who got sick were known to have consumed lychees on
an empty stomach. <a href="http://uk.blastingnews.com/world/2017/02/lychee-fruit-proves-fatal-to-children-in-india-001444675.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read more</a></div>
Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-66323520105050848252014-12-23T14:27:00.000-08:002014-12-23T14:27:23.262-08:00My Mother and Other Stories - a storybook for children<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br />Here it is, just in time for Christmas...my new storybook for children!<br /><br /><i><b>My Mother and Other Stories</b></i>
- a collection of twelve children’s short stories set in modern India -
is now officially released worldwide, both in print and digital
editions.<br /><br />Filled with moral values, imagination and downright
humour, each story beautifully balances the ordinary with the
extraordinary. As well as making young readers laugh, these stories also
make them think.<br /><br />The stories that make up this wonderful collection are: <i>My
Mother, Grandma and the crow, The brown puppy, The scout with a big
heart, Pineapple of his eye, Our pot-bellied cook, Star tattoo, Ghosts
do not exist, A Lovable ayah, The gift of sight, Dance like me</i>,<i> </i>and <i>The young artist</i>.<br /><br /><u><b>BUYING OPTIONS</b></u>:<br /><br /><u><b>UK </b></u><br /><br /><span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mother-Other-Stories-Vinay-Jalla-ebook/dp/B00R82MC2W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a></span> to buy <i><b>My Mother and Other Stories</b></i> (Kindle Edition)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mother-Other-Stories-Vinay-Jalla/dp/1505616573" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to buy <i><b>My Mother and Other Stories</b></i> (Paperback Edition)<br /><br /><u><b>India</b></u><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.co.in/Mother-Other-Stories-Vinay-Jalla-ebook/dp/B00R82MC2W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to buy <i><b>My Mother and Other Stories</b></i> (Kindle Edition)<br /><br /><a href="http://pothi.com/pothi/book/vinay-jalla-my-mother-and-other-stories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to buy <i><b>My Mother and Other Stories</b></i> (Paperback Edition)<br /><br /><b><u>Worldwide (including USA, Australia and UAE)</u> </b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mother-Other-Stories-Vinay-Jalla-ebook/dp/B00R82MC2W" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to buy <i><b>My Mother and Other Stories</b></i> (Kindle Edition)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mother-Other-Stories-Vinay-Jalla/dp/1505616573" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to buy <i><b>My Mother and Other Stories</b></i> (Paperback Edition)<br /><br /><a href="https://www.createspace.com/5181481" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to buy <i><b>My Mother and Other Stories</b></i> (Paperback Edition - USA) <br /><br /><u>About the Author</u><br />Vinay
Jalla is a web content developer, creative writer and a graphic
designer with over 18 years of experience in print, online and broadcast
media, both in India and in the UK.<br />
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-69587236620105292042014-12-10T04:25:00.000-08:002014-12-10T04:25:09.023-08:00The Vaping Club – an eBook by Vinay Jalla <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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continues about the safety of electronic cigarettes, popularly called
e-cigarettes. But the big question is: are they a safer substitute to
real cigarettes? Read on to find the answer.
<br /><br /><b>Click on the links below to buy my eBook - <i>The Vaping Club</i>.</b><br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vaping-Club-Vinay-Jalla-ebook/dp/B00QSMM17Y" target="_blank">Amazon UK</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vaping-Club-Vinay-Jalla-ebook/dp/B00QSMM17Y" target="_blank">Amazon US</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.in/Vaping-Club-Vinay-Jalla-ebook/dp/B00QSMM17Y" target="_blank">Amazon India</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vaping-Club-Vinay-Jalla-ebook/dp/B00QSMM17Y" target="_blank">Amazon Worldwide<br /><br /></a></div>
Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-22788441483957990172014-07-11T16:12:00.001-07:002014-07-11T16:12:22.051-07:00Telugu novel 'Narayaneeyam' launched!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My heartfelt thanks to <b>Yandamoori Veerendranath</b>
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Soma Sankar Kolluri – for translating my novel 'Warp and Weft' into
Telugu; Srinivas Aitha and Jalla Venkatesh (my dad) – for their
invaluable suggestions; Anil Atluri and Vijay – for their initial
support. Lastly (but not the least) my grandmother – without her
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<span>Click on the link below to buy<b> 'Narayaneeyam'</b> (e-book):<br /> <a href="http://kinige.com/book/Narayaneeyam" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://kinige.com/book/Narayaneeyam</a><br /> <br /> Click on the link below to buy <b>'Narayaneeyam'</b> (paperback):<span><br /> <a href="http://pothi.com/pothi/book/vinay-jalla-narayaneeyam" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://pothi.com/pothi/book/vinay-jalla-narayaneeyam</a></span></span></div>
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-53513197943213618702014-06-25T14:48:00.000-07:002014-06-25T14:48:09.062-07:00Preview of the Telugu novel ‘Narayaneeyam’ book cover<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I would like you to have the first glimpse of the book cover of my novel <b>‘Narayaneeyam</b>‘, which has been translated into Telugu from the original English version – <b>‘Warp and Weft’</b>. The foreword is written by one of India’s most-loved and celebrated Telugu novelist <b>Yandamoori Veerendranath</b>.
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We are planning to release <b>‘Narayaneeyam’</b> as an e-book first, followed by the paperback edition shortly. Watch this space for further updates.</div>
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-54707790997971371192014-05-27T14:13:00.002-07:002014-05-27T14:18:26.293-07:00Cartoon and book stores are now open for business<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is to inform all my friends/followers/readers/lovely people out there that both my cartoon and book stores are now open for business. I recently introduced the e-commerce app on my website. So feel free to buy any cartoon via PayPal on my website. The book store continues to be powered by Amazon.<br />
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I sincerely hope you can also provide some feedback to further improve the stores.<br />
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Please visit: <a href="http://www.vinayjalla.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.vinayjalla.co.uk</a><br />
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<b>Head Lice by Vinay Jalla</b></div>
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-68028942048676108922014-04-18T04:08:00.001-07:002014-04-18T04:08:31.298-07:00Age, Sex, Location - a story by Vinay Jalla <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br />People, in general, are inquisitive about other people. Some acquaintances evolve into friendships and some close friendships could lead into a relationship. So where does love fit into this cycle of meeting and knowing people? Read this story about two individuals who get to know each other under strange circumstances and eventually end up knowing less about each other.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color: black;">Click on the links below to buy my book</span> <em>Age, Sex, Location</em></strong> </div>
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-57520628438274244772013-12-23T13:28:00.000-08:002013-12-23T13:28:30.502-08:00Power of Social Media<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<strong>Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, MySpace…it’s a long list. In fact, there are over 200 active social networking platforms all over the world that host zillions of discussions and billions of gigabytes of data!</strong></div>
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<br />So what exactly is social media? Well, in simple terms it’s talking to people online. It’s also an amazing internet marketing tool that helps both individuals and businesses to build relationships with their fans and customers, generate leads and even increase sales. </div>
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<br />Social media is not only a way to explore new content, but it is also proving to be a major force as to how businesses are searched for and found via the search engines. </div>
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-63833154483470717362013-11-06T04:40:00.000-08:002013-11-06T04:42:42.077-08:00BOOK REVIEW: Vinay Jalla's novel 'Warp and Weft' in The New Indian Express<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>Same old wine, same old bottle</b><br />
By Lakshmi Ramanarayanan - BANGALORE - <a href="http://newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Same-old-wine-same-old-bottle/2013/11/05/article1872974.ece" target="_blank">The New Indian Express</a></div>
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If one asks Indian writers who their biggest literary inspiration is, a
good number of them will probably say R K Narayan. It is no different
for Bangalore-based journalist-turned-writer Vinay Jalla whose debut
novel <i>Warp and Weft </i>recounts the story of the silk weavers and
inhabitants of the fictional village Zarivaram. Like his guru Narayan,
Jalla goes for simplicity in his novel’s characters and storyline. It is
set in Zarivaram, a landscape concocted by the author and falling in
the Andhra Pradesh-Karnataka border area, between the mid-1940s and
1960s. It narrates the story of Narayana, an orphan whose wretched
poverty hardens his mind to the greatest reality of life that money
dictates all. This is highlighted by a sermon given to the young
Narayana by the mysterious village boogeyman Gagoopa: “God made man, man
made money, money made man mad”. The poor protagonist, drunkard
Venkataiah, the wretched housewives Nagalamma and Gowramma, the toddy
tapper Konda Kothi and the zamindar Ram Das have an earthy charm
initially, but it soon gets old as the novel seems to meander in an
almost direction-less manner after a hundred-odd pages. In one of his
interviews, Jalla mentions how Vikram Seth’s <i>A Suitable Boy </i>inspired
him to write a “long novel”. This turns out to be a big undoing though.
Writing a lengthy novel for the sake of it is never a good idea. One
can choose a leisurely tone of narration only if the content is strong
enough to hold the readers. In many ways, <i>Warp and Weft </i>reminds
one of a Bollywood movie of the 1970s. It talks about drunkard husbands
who beat their wives, the oppressed wives who silently accept the ill
treatment meted out to them, the rich men and women who treat the lower
castes as “untouchables”, the gulf between the silk merchants and
weavers and the trials and travails of a poor and abused protagonist.
Throw in some romance, sacrifice, conflict, fate and tragedy and there
you have it - a story which is very reminiscent of an “Angry Young Man”
Amitabh Bachchan movie! It is no surprise then that the novel slowly
builds up to a chaotic climax and eventually a happy ending, hurriedly
and predictably resolving the conflicts between some of its characters
on its way. In other words, it is a story that comes a few decades too
late. One may enjoy it if one wants to get a rustic sense of rural life
which is so different from the urban one. However, there are many novels
which do so much better - like R K Narayan himself, who remains
unparalleled to this day when it comes to combining village life,
richlyetched characters, humour and tragedy in an engaging fashion. In
fact, the clear references and tributes to some of Narayan’s most
popular novels don’t do the author any good here. The appearance of
Mahathma Gandhi at the beginning of the story reminds one of Gandhi’s
cameo in <i>Waiting for the Mahathma </i>and the pranks of young Narayana and his friends are a throwback to the unforgettable <i>Swami and Friends</i>.
But frankly, no one can pull off a Narayan quite like Narayan himself.
What is more, the name of the novel’s central character itself is a
clear shout out to the late novelist. Despite its flaws, the novel does
have some memorable moments which hit the mark. For example, when a
woman who is beaten up by her drunkard husband asks her friend why all
men are alike, the latter responds: “because all women are alike.” The
sense of irony is not lost in this simple but cruel truth stated in so
blunt a fashion. Sadly, such moments are few and far between. On many
occasions, the author loses the reader when he seems to start lecturing
on morality rather than use his story and characters to convey his
point. To his credit, Jalla succeeds in intertwining the life of his
protagonist with many other characters, making sure he presents a
wholesome picture of the life of the silk weavers of Zarivaram. But
ultimately, the novel fails to fully utilise the opportunity to
highlight the intricacies of the art of weaving, leaving it with very
little that is original to offer. The author’s dedication to write and
self-publish his novel is definitely worthy of appreciation and
encouragement, but his story-telling can improve. There is clearly a
writer in him as his language seems strong enough. He just needs to tell
better stories.<br />
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-36008731442538021872013-10-10T04:31:00.000-07:002013-10-10T04:31:19.154-07:00The day I met the creator of Malgudi – R K Narayan (YouTube Video)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br />It was the summer of 1999 when I met the great Indian novelist R K
Narayan in his home in Chennai. The heat was unbearable but my heart
fluttered with excitement; I was emotionally choked to meet my ‘literary
god’. It was an experience that I’ll never forget.</div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Warp and Weft: Earthy, Reflective Tale<br />
</b>BY JYOTHSNA HEGDE – <a href="http://www.nripulse.com/warp-and-weft-earthy-reflective-tale/" target="_blank"><b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">NRI Pulse newspaper</span></b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>Book: Warp and Weft; Author: Vinay Jalla; Available on Amazon.com in paperback and digital edition</i>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">“God made Man. Man made Money. Money
made Man Mad” an elusive character Gagoopa sermons protagonist Narayana.
The quote essentially embodies the essence of Warp and Weft. Vinay
Jalla weaves his novel with tender love and care, treading us through
the rustic lanes of the fictitious Zarivaram, reconnoitering the life
and times of its inhabitants, at its raw and rustic best.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Much reminiscent of R.K. Narayan’s
Malgudi, Zarivaram houses many characters including protagonist
Narayana. In fact, we get to learn about the unfortunate conditions
under which Narayana comes into the world. Reflective of some of real
life weaver’s conditions, which are nowhere near silky, Jalla’s
characters are soaking in poverty barely making ends meet. The stories
and characters are familiar – liquor and its ugly repercussions on
already deprived families, the oppressed wives Nagalamma and Gowramma
who bear the burden with no opposition, the landlords and affluent who
live on an aptly titled “” Street, separating them not just on a
physical grounds, but something much deeper, all woven to silky –smooth
perfection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Jalla’s Narayana is raised by a
neighbor after his mother dies at childbirth. His father, already a
drunkard, way wards into self-destruction. Amidst utter dismay, Narayana
manages to find his share of happiness with friends Iqbal and Ramu.
They build a world of their own, be it playing marbles, knocking off
tops or flying kites. But then nature strikes and Zarivaram is barren
with no rain in sight. The drought’s fury consumes many including his
own aunt who had adopted him. Narayana learns to barely survive, the
hard way. But that is not what he wants. Humiliation, helplessness and
the weather as harsh as people eventually followed by his meeting with
the mysterious Gagoopa lead him to promise to himself that he will be
the rich and he will do it the right way, by working earnestly.
Narayana’s quest to overcome overwhelming conditions forms the rest of
the narrative.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Even though we follow Narayana’s story
throughout, credit goes to Jalla for intertwining many lives and their
tales in a narrative so earthy, I could almost smell and feel the soil.
Having spent most of my summer vacations in the village as a kid, I can
relate to climbing of mango trees and relishing them with salt, or
simply being part of nature at its organic best. Therein lies the
strength of the novel – unassuming and unpretentious the story unfolds
at a gradual pace, building Narayana’s character and the circumstances
around him naturally.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Warp and Weft has a laid back
narrative; Jalla is in no hurry to get to the conclusion, which truly
makes it a good scrumptious read, delving into details, be it the nitty
gritty of flying a kite or intrinsic art of weaving sarees. The approach
to Jalla’s storytelling is simplistic yet substantial. Narayan’s
character is also strong willed despite his depravity. He holds on to
his morals, even when it would have been easy and justifiable to give in
to temptation, as he does when he refuses to take tips from vendors as a
loader of sarees in Bangalore. He wants to build good will, and not in
the mood for instant gratification. In today’s times where everyone
wants to get everywhere in a NY minute, Warp and Weft weaves a
restrained, robust and reflective tale of what lies beneath those
gorgeous sarees displayed at the showrooms. If you are in the mood for a
fast paced thriller, this is certainly not your first choice. If you
however want to get back to your roots, refresh your childhood memories,
especially if you grew up in or around villages, this certainly makes
for a silky read.</span><br />
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was the summer of 1999 when I met the great Indian novelist R K Narayan
in his home in Chennai. The heat was unbearable but my heart fluttered
with excitement; I was emotionally choked to meet my ‘literary god’. It
was an experience that I’ll never forget.<br /><br />Soon after meeting him, I wrote the magical experience in my diary. <br /><br />___________________<br /><br /><b>4/5/99</b><br />It
was in the evening when I decided to meet R K Narayan. The Madras heat
was ‘eating’ me up. I’d waited for nearly eight months to meet him, ever
since I read the opening paragraph of ‘The Guide’.<br /><br />I hopped on
the bus (number 5T), carrying a bag that contained my writings,
cartoons, a portrait of R K Narayan that I’d drawn and my autograph
book. I got down at the Alwarpet bus stop. There was a security guard at
the entrance of the apartments where R K Narayan lived. The guard took
no heed of me. The first house had another guard in the form of a dog (a
dachshund?) His ferocious growl made me forget the Madras heat for a
moment. Vocal lessons were conducted in another flat and I could hear
musical ragas emanating from there. <br /><br />I looked at the letter
boxes. The first one on the right had the words “R.K. Narayan…” written
on it. I waited outside the flat, which I thought was R K Narayan’s. The
door was locked and the gate was closed. But wait. There were Hawaii
slippers outside the door, so surely someone must be inside, I thought.
While I was working out the mystery of the Hawaii slippers, a neighbour
approached me. <br /><br />I asked him, “This Mr R K Narayan’s flat?”<br /><br />He said, “Do you have an appointment?”<br /><br />“I had called up two months back…” I said meekly.<br /><br />“Just ring the bell,” he advised. <br /><br />I
just stood there dumbfounded. He rang the bell for me and out came R K
Narayan’s associate. The neighbour asked in Tamil, “Perayaru
erkangla…yeru pathuno vandirkaru…”(Is the big man in? Somebody here has
come to see him…). The neighbour then disappeared via the lift. <br /><br />R K Narayan’s associate asked, “Yaaru neenge?” (May I know who you are?)<br /><br />I
replied quite softly in English, “I am a short story writer from
Bangalore - J Vinay…” He asked for my card, but I didn’t have any. He
told me to wait and came back after a few seconds and said, “Bathroom le
erkaru. Konjo neerao avo” (He’s in the bathroom, it might be a while). I
said, in Tamil, “Parveyela, enga dha kathit erpee” (Never mind, I’ll
wait here).<br /><br />I stood at the door, waiting to have a glimpse of R K Narayan. This time I was patient enough to wait till eternity, if need be.<br /><br />The
evening rays of the sun receded behind a looming guava tree. I looked
at my feet and cursed myself for wearing dirty socks. An army of black
ants was marching under my feet. I leaped aside to make way for the
‘tiny warriors’. I could hear the whizzing noise of the A/C. I imagined R
K Narayan on the other side of the wall. I felt so close to him and yet
so far…<br /><br />The guava tree, with plenty of green fruit, was a treat
to watch. The shade it would provide on a hot summer’s day and those
lovely guavas… I pondered. A squirrel came jumping and hopping about,
flapping its bushy tail. It snatched a guava from the topmost branch and
ate greedily.<br /><br />I’d waited for half-an-hour, but did not mind at
all. I just observed the houses, walls and the busy neighbour who was
using the lift quite regularly. Now he was eating cut-slices of mango. <br /><br />I
heard the sound of the gate-latch being opened. I stood at the door
with attention. There he was. R K Narayan! We stood facing each other.
My mind ruptured into a sea of emotions filled with utmost love and
respect. <br /><br />R K Narayan asked, “Who are you?”<br /><br />I replied, “Vinay from Bangalore…Bangalore”<br /><br />“Speak a bit louder, I can’t hear you.”<br /><br />“Vinay, Sir.”<br /><br />“I remember. You’ve been writing letters to me.”<br /><br />I took out my art album and showed him his portrait. “Sir, I have drawn you. Please autograph.”<br /><br />“Are you an artist?”<br /><br />“Yes, Sir. And a short story writer.”<br /><br />“But it doesn’t look like me,” he protested.<br /><br />“This is...when you were young.”<br /><br />“OK”<br /><br />R
K Narayan was dressed in white half-sleeved shirt and grey trousers. He
was holding his three-stilt metal walking-stick. He had a black watch
wrapped around his ripe wrist (mind you, he was 93 years old). He held
the walking-stick quite firmly. He wore thick black spectacles with an
even thicker lens. His hearing was not that great, but I spoke louder
than normal. <br /><br />“Can you autograph here, Sir,” I repeated my request.<br /><br />“Sorry, no time. I have to go.”<br /><br />“Please, Sir,” I pleaded.<br /><br />“You should have called me before coming.”<br /><br />“Sir, the line got disconnected,” I made up an excuse.<br /><br />He said, “I am going out, and what’s that bundle?”<br /><br />I
walked with R K Narayan for a few metres and felt a surge of
exhilaration. Walking with the creator of Malgudi! How fortunate I was.<br /><br />At
the foot of the stairs was one of my cartoons (an illustration of
Mother Teresa holding an infant in her arms). Probably, it had slipped
off the album. R K Narayan pointed it out and asked, “Is it yours?” I
picked it up reverently.<br /><br />I was still pestering him for an autograph. But he was determined not to give me one. He asked, “Where are you staying?”<br /><br />“In my aunt’s house, in Ashok Nagar,” I said.<br /><br />“Quite far… Call me up tomorrow and fix an appointment.” <br /><br />“What time, Sir”<br /><br />“Ten.”<br /><br />I
knew this was my last chance. My mind raced and my hands took out the
camera from my bag. I handed it to R K Narayan’s driver, who was waiting
in the porch. He fumbled with the camera. Then I said, “Focus panitte,
click panuno avladha” (You just have to focus and click, that’s all). I
nudged closer to R K Narayan and did not care to wipe the sweat
streaming down my face. I asked the driver to take another picture, just
in case. R K Narayan also added, “Ennu orru eddie” (Take another one).
While he was clicking away, I started a conversation with R K Narayan.<br /><br />“Sir, I am planning to write a novel.”<br /><br />“Uh?”<br /><br />“Sir, do we have to chalk out the chapters first?”<br /><br />“Write
forward-back. Just keep writing daily,” he said, happily grinding an
aromatic nut between his teeth. He seemed to relish the taste. “You have
taken a photograph with me. Then why come tomorrow. It’s alright then.”<br /><br />I smiled and said, “Thank you, Sir.”<br /><br />He patted my back and said, “Go ahead. Just write.” He stepped into the white Fiat Uno that was waiting for him.<br /><br />I just stood there and watched the car disappear round the bend. I was floating like a feather on cloud nine. <br /><br />I slowly walked back to the bus stop and waited for the bus to take me back home.<br /><br />___________________<br /><br />Two
years later, R K Narayan passed away, leaving his endearing Malgudi
characters with us for company. Inspired by his words, I wrote my novel
‘Warp and Weft’, which is now available to readers all over the world. I
knew the only way to thank R K Narayan was through words and writing
words only.</div>
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-8736909180214015162013-07-18T04:29:00.000-07:002013-07-18T04:29:58.250-07:006 tips to cure writer’s block<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The success of my latest novel <i><b>Warp and Weft </b></i>has
generated a lot of interest from readers all over the world and also a
few potential writers. I’ve been asked to provide a few writing tips.<br />
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Writers don’t need an excuse not to write. If you want to write, you
will. I still don’t understand why this thing called writer’s block is
hyped up unnecessarily. Here are some simple tips on how you can
motivate yourself to write.<br />
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1. A deadline pushes you to write. As a writer, I’ve always needed
inspiration to get up and write on a blank sheet of paper or type words
on a blank screen on my laptop. The inspiration would only come if there
was a deadline to meet. It’s easy with non-fiction because you ususally
have some sort of factual data to begin with.<br />
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2. Writing in small chunks – Writing can be laborious, as it’s a
creative process. I’ve found that by strictly following a discipline of
writing 1000 words a day (without editing whatsoever) helped me complete
my first novel. I would write about 200-250 words as soon as I woke up.
After breakfast, I would wander to the park or sit at a quiet corner in
the public library, and start penning about 400-600 words. Back at home
in the evening I would lazily write another 200 words, sitting on a
couch or even watching television.<br />
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This way, I achieved my daily quota and wouldn’t fret too much if I
missed a day’s work. It was a satisfying experience once I’d finished
about 120,000 words in about four months. The second phase was less
painful because all I had to do was just edit and refine paragraphs and
dialogues. I throughly enjoyed the whole process.<br />
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3. Read your favourite books to get more inspiration. When you enjoy
reading your favourite authors, it fills you up with confidence and
urges you to start thinking about your writing.<br />
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4. Listen to your favourite music to connect with yourself and feel
the emotion when you actually sit down to write. Music transports your
mind and opens up new positive possibilities.<br />
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5. Rest all your fears about whether it’s going to be published or
rejected. Be positive and say to yourself that somebody will definitely
like what you’ve written. All you need is a bit of patience and
perseverance. Don’t let anything or anybody dampen your spirits.
Meanwhile, keep writing other stuff you like.<br />
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6. Finally, just drop this thought in your mind: I’m a writer and I
enjoy writing. Wear a smile and get your favourite pen and sit down to
write.</div>
Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-15653773923774962432013-06-01T14:25:00.001-07:002013-06-01T14:46:08.249-07:00Visit 'Warp and Weft' page on Facebook<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Please check out the new Facebook page that I've created for my debut novel <b><i>Warp and Weft</i></b>. I think it looks as hot as the Indian summer! What do you think?<br />
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Keep an eye out for the latest book discounts, some amazing offers, delivery details, quizzes, competitions, photos and much more.<br />
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Vinay Jallahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03621561209591298011noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8634979283263969823.post-78578383972390009432013-05-01T08:55:00.000-07:002013-05-01T08:56:52.635-07:00Warp and Weft<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My first novel <b><i>WARP AND WEFT</i></b> is now officially released worldwide on the Amazon website – both in paperback (print) and digital (Kindle) editions.<br />
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I started writing <b><i>WARP AND WEFT</i></b> in 2001. Thanks to my
grandmother who gave me sufficient material through her anecdotes about
her life in the village of Dharmavaram. I concocted a fictitious
landscape in my mind and wrote the novel. Even as a child I was
fascinated to listen to my grandma’s wonderful tales and bedtime
stories. Her stories instilled moral values and have shaped my point of
view in life. She is more than a mother to me – ah yes, a grand mother!<br />
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Being an ardent fan of the great Indian novelist R K Narayan and his
Malgudi, I too decided to set my novel in a fictitious place. Inspired
by Vikram Seth’s <i>A Suitable Boy</i> (one of the longest novels ever published in a single volume in the English language) I aspired to write a long novel.<br />
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To concentrate on writing the novel, I made a dubious decision and
quit my job as a journalist working for a popular web portal in
Bangalore. I would sit in the city’s Central Library and write about
1000 words a day on one-sided sheets of paper. Writing a novel, I tell
you, can sometimes become a lonely experience – it’s just the writer and
his characters for company. Some days I would saunter across to the
nearby British Library for a change of scene or sit on the grass in
Cubbon Park and write, while the pigeons flew around cheerfully.<br />
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After seven long months I managed to pen about 250,000 words but had
to chop more than half of it as I felt I was entering unwanted
territories beyond the scope of the central character – Narayana. After
editing and proofing, I was left with 100,000 words. Now that I had
completed writing my novel, I was really confident that it would get
published by a big publisher. And no, I wasn’t thinking about a
million-dollar advance. Instead, I used up all my savings to fly to the
UK to get the novel published!<br />
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I came to the UK in the cold winter of 2001. My novel received an
even colder reception – it was widely ignored by publishers. After
endless rejections and divorcing a couple of literary agents on the way,
I decided to approach Amazon last year to self-publish my book.
Thankfully the novel is out now for everyone to read about an unwritten
region of India.<br />
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Thanks for listening to me. Now please buy my book on the Amazon
website. The delivery is free of charge (at least in the UK) but not the
book! I’m sure you won’t regret the purchase.<br /><br />
I would really appreciate if you can post your reviews/feedback on
the Amazon website. It will certainly encourage more people to read the
book and also help me make any revisions, if any.<br />
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<i>God made man</i><br />
<i> Man made money</i><br />
<i> Money made man mad<br /></i><br />
<i>Narayana, the protagonist, is orphaned at an early age. He is
looked after by his aunt. His aunt dies due to an illness, making
Narayana homeless. He wanders on the streets of Zarivaram like a vagrant
looking for something to eat. He cannot escape from poverty, which
sticks to him like a leech. When drought strikes his village, he
witnesses people dying in hordes in front of his eyes. Death brings a
new reality; he begins to see life differently. He is shocked to see the
Silk Street people untouched by the calamity – they seem to be
selfishly enjoying the pleasures that money brings with it. He observes
how destiny changes the fortunes of rich people. He makes a selfish
pledge to himself: to earn money and become the richest person in his
village. He ruminates a lot, patiently listens to astrologers, wise men
and fools too. He strives to achieve the impossible. Will fortune favour
Narayana?<br /></i><br />
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<b><br />
About the Author</b><br />
Vinay Jalla is a web content developer, creative writer and a graphic
designer with over 15 years of experience in print, online and broadcast
media, both in India and in the UK.</div>
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