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MB#98: 𝘼 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧: 𝘼 𝙁𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮'𝙨 𝙏𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙚 𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙢 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙢𝙥.
[MemoirBlogthon #98] In this special blog penned by Author Suryanarayana SV, who positions himself as a dedicated news correspondent, the atmosphere of the November 23, 2025, Centenary Birthday Celebration is brought vividly to life. This blog highlights the profound opening sessions: the welcoming remarks emphasizing Sri Sastry's "Roots and Travel" philosophy, the reminder about the Memoir Blogthon, and the dual celebration with the author's 71st birthday. The centerpiece of
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MB#96: 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙈𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙤𝙣 𝙆𝙚𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙮.
[MemoirBlogthon #96] Despite a childhood marked by failed attempts at instrumental music—from noisy drums to a breath-straining mouth organ—my fascination remained strong, fueled by my mother's Carnatic heritage and a chance encounter with Veena exponent Ms. Echampati Gayathri. At the age of 60, prompted by her advice to try the digital keyboard, I secretly enrolled in a music school. This blog details my six-month journey under the guidance of Mr. Jason, who, despite special
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1 day ago4 min read
MB#88: 𝙍𝙚𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙂𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙎𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙖.
[MemoirBlogthon #88] For years, I was known in Rotary circles as the ‘Career Man,’ driven to take my successful Career Guidance projects overseas through the coveted Group Study Exchange (GSE) program. Despite my commitment, three rejections on "flimsy grounds" left me deeply disappointed, leading me to believe the program favored major donors or past presidents. Yet, guided by my father’s motivational quote—"When one door closes, another door opens"—I pivoted. This led to a
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3 days ago5 min read
MB#87: 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙊𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙑𝙞𝙟𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙙𝙖 𝙆𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝𝙣𝙖 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙮 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢.
[MemoirBlogthon #87] In 1968, amidst the once-in-12-years Krishna Pushkaralu—when devotees flocked to Vijayawada for holy dips—a small advertisement captured my imagination: a private charter flight offering 30 minutes over the city for Rs. 50. Though my sister worried about the cost, I was mesmerized, running out three times a day just to watch the flight and hear its roaring sound. This blog details my father’s quiet observation and eventual surprise: a ticket for me and my
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3 days ago4 min read
MB#85: 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙊𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘽𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙈𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚.
[MemoirBlogthon #85] The Sanskrit sloka, "Guru Brahma Gurur Vishnu," emphasizes revering the teacher as a manifestation of the Divine. This philosophy isn't just theory for me; it’s a living tradition passed down by my father, who once honored his own Telugu and Sanskrit school teacher with a shawl, fruits, and new cloths. Following this example, I have dedicated my life to publicly and personally expressing gratitude to those who have shaped my professional excellence, inclu
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4 days ago3 min read
MB#84: 𝘼𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘼𝙘𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙢𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚.
[MemoirBlogthon #84] The final acquisition was marred by an unexpected challenge: the three partners of the construction firm were locked in disputes, causing them to repeatedly fail to appear for the joint registration. Waiting for over eight hours outside the Registrar's office, I was ready to file a police complaint, but my father, sitting patiently in the car, calmed me, insisting on resolving the matter amicably. This paternal patience led to the successful, timely regis
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4 days ago3 min read
MB#83: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙈𝙮 𝙈𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝙎𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘿𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧'𝙨 𝘾𝙝𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝙃𝙮𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙖𝙙 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮.
[MemoirBlogthon #83] After disposing of the family house in 2012, the search began for two apartments in a Hyderabad gated community to house my parents and my family close by. My mother’s simple, powerful wish—to have two flats opposite each other on the first floor—guided the entire selection process at Executive Park. This blog details the meticulous search, the professionalism of the builder's firm, and the strategic decision to register both properties under joint names
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4 days ago3 min read
MB#82: 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙈𝙮 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 '𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙏𝙮𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜' 𝙎𝙠𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚.
[MemoirBlogthon #82] In the 1970s, as I transitioned from school to college, my father insisted I master lower-level typewriting—a skill then often relegated to clerical work. He believed in the "touch typing" technique as a necessary, self-reliant skill for my entire life. This blog travels from the high-pressure classroom filled with the rhythmic clatter of typewriters and timed drills to the quiet efficiency of today's keyboards. It details the mechanical curriculum, the
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5 days ago3 min read
MB#81: 𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙒𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙚𝙧-𝙞𝙣-𝙇𝙖𝙬.
[MemoirBlogthon #81] I agreed to the alliance, but I was reluctant to hold the wedding in the bride's remote village, Balantram, preferring my social circle in Vijayawada. My father tactically overcame my objection by appealing to sentiment—the wish of the 90-year-old grandfather—securing the village as the venue. This small compromise earned me a free hand to manage the wedding logistics, from invitations to video recording. This blog details the charm of the traditional vi
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5 days ago3 min read
MB#78: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝘽𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙉𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙐𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙤𝙣.
[MemoirBlogthon #78] Our part-time servant, Ramanadham, was honest, diligent, and indispensable, even staying in our government quarters outhouse. But when my mother's black-beaded gold necklace vanished before a function, suspicion quickly fell on him. The case against him was fueled by rumors, a failed test with an Rs. 10 note, and a terrifying prediction from an astrologer using an oil lamp. Though he fiercely maintained his innocence, he was driven away by the police thr
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6 days ago4 min read
MB#77: 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙝𝙤𝙧'𝙨 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙋𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙠.
[MemoirBlogthon #77] The dedication page is a simple yet profound tribute to a life's mentor. For my first book, Self MOTIVATION111 (2018), I chose to honor my father, Sri Susarla Subrahmanya Sastry, praising his uprightness as a government engineer and acknowledging the "guiding hand" on my shoulder. Though readers often ask about its purpose, I know the significance: it sets the ethical tone for the entire work. This blog post explores the traditional practice of placing a
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6 days ago4 min read
MB#76: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙚 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙤𝙣 1946 𝙒𝙚𝙙𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙙.
[MemoirBlogthon #76] I still possess my parents' 1946 wedding card and photo from Amalapuram, etched with a peculiar English footnote: "Please send your rations in advance." Growing up, I didn't understand its significance until my father explained the realities of British-ruled India—the scarcity of essential goods, ration cards, and fair price shops. This simple plea became a powerful symbol of their marriage: not extravagance, but meticulous planning, shared sacrifice, and
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6 days ago3 min read
MB#73: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙎𝙉𝙇 𝙇𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙎𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝘿𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.
[MemoirBlogthon #73] Decades after an operator granted the landline phone as a luxury, my father, a super senior citizen, became the inaugural subscriber to our new fiber optic community hub. That final, maroon-colored instrument remained a cherished symbol of his quiet embrace of connection until his last breath. MB#73 - BSNL phone phases from operator switchboards to Fiber Optics. The Last Landline My Father Ever Loved. My relationship with the telephone spans nearly seven
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Nov 303 min read
MB#72: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙖𝙠 𝙏𝙬𝙤-𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙧 𝘿𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙈𝙇 𝙑𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙖 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮.
[MemoirBlogthon #72] My childhood excitement over a booked Chetak scooter slowly dissolved over a decade as my father first deferred and then surprisingly gifted the scooter to my brother-in-law—a profound lesson that love often supersedes personal dreams. Though my passion for two wheels went unfulfilled for years, I finally secured my own 1987 LML Vespa after starting my job in Vizianagaram. This green, powerful scooter became a durable, reliable companion for a decade of f
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Nov 293 min read
MB#71: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 ₹200 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝘾𝙮𝙘𝙡𝙚, 𝙈𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙜𝙖𝙘𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙡.
[MemoirBlogthon #71] My father's condition prevented me from trading a rickshaw ride for a cycle: I had to learn it first. That quest for independence led me to secretive practice, self-taught maintenance, and the eventual pride of owning a ₹200 olive green Philips cycle, a prized possession that became my loyal companion for over a decade. This is the story of how earning the right to ride forged a lasting legacy of self-reliance and meticulous upkeep. MB71: This is how I st
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Nov 293 min read
MB#70: 𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙜𝙧𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙯𝙚𝙙: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙢 54-𝙔𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙒𝙞𝙨𝙝.
[MemoirBlogthon #70] In 1970, my father's return from a pilgrimage to Rameswaram—with my grandparents and a toy bank—planted a lifelong desire in me. Fifty-four years later, I fulfilled that wish, taking a holy bath in the sea and the temple's 22 wells. My adult pilgrimage combined spiritual serenity with historical awe, visiting the House of Kalam the Missile Man. This journey proved that a father's planted seed of faith and curiosity grows into a profound generational exper
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Nov 293 min read
MB#68: 𝘼𝙡𝙡-𝘽𝙤𝙮𝙨 𝙏𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙈𝙮𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝘿𝙪𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙝𝙧𝙖.
[MemoirBlogthon #68] In 1968, my father took my younger brother and me on an unforgettable "all-boys" Dussehra trip. The journey climaxed with the spectacular Jamboo Savari procession in Mysore, but the true test of our bond came later, during a terrifying moment of being stranded on a deserted, darkened platform at Madras Railway Station. MB#68 : The Royal Procession at Mysore In All-Boys Trip The Mysore Dussehra, The Empty Platform, and the All-Boys Trip Dussehra in a middl
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Nov 283 min read
MB#58: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙪𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝙈𝙮 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧’𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙧 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩.
[MemoirBlogthon #58] Every childhood summer, while friends played, my father mandated tedious handwriting practice in a copy writing book, arguing that neatness—not personality—determined marks in unseen college exams. This painful discipline proved crucial in my academic and professional life, particularly as an examiner for the ICSI, where handwriting often gauged an examinee's depth of knowledge. Backed now by neuroscience, this legacy lives on: I still prefer handwritten
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Nov 253 min read
MB#57: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙂𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩: 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙠𝙮.
[MemoirBlogthon #57] AIR assigned me a unique, challenging OB recording: covering Gliding training with NCC cadets at Gannavaram Airport. Never having heard of gliding, I sought help from my father, who, having been an NCC cadet and worked in military , provided a technical briefing on the air wing syllabus. Armed with his knowledge, I secured permission to enter the airport. The true test came when the instructor agreed to let me fly with him in the dual-controlled glider,
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Nov 253 min read
MB#1:𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝘽𝙞𝙧𝙩𝙝𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙇𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 100-𝙀𝙥𝙞𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚.
[MemoirBlogthon#1] Join me in commemorating the centennial of my beloved father Sri Susarla Subrahmanya Sastry (1925-2015), a wonderful man noted for his integrity and commitment to traditional Hindu vegetarian ideals. His reputation as a brilliant mechanical engineer in the Andhra Pradesh government continues to inspire. Participate in this unique Memoir Blog Challenge and a three-part celebration of his life and values on this particular day. MB#1: My respected father, S
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Nov 74 min read
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