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MB#98: ๐ผ ๐พ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ง: ๐ผ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ฎ'๐จ ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐ง๐๐๐ช๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐ข ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ข ๐ฉ๐ค ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก๐๐ฏ๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ฅ.
[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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Dec 7, 20254 min read
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MB#95: ๐๐๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง'๐จ ๐ฝ๐๐ก๐ค๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ค๐ฅ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐๐ค๐ง๐๐จ ๐พ๐ค๐ก๐ก๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ.
[MemoirBlogthon #95] For my father, collecting music was a cherished hobby, dominated by His Master's Voice (HMV) 78 RPM records of Hindi and Telugu film hits. This memoir revisits the fascinating era of transition in the 1950s and 60s, moving from bulky shellac discs to the microgroove vinyl LPs and 45 RPM singles. It details the tactile experience of the old spring-wound HMV player that needed a new pin for every few records. The climax was a shared family contribution in 1
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Dec 6, 20254 min read
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MB#92: ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐๐ก๐ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐ค๐ง๐-๐ฝ๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐พ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง ๐๐ช๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ 1996.
[MemoirBlogthon #92] Driven by a goal to "give back" and promote the Company Secretary course, I secured my M.Com. as an external student. In 1996, during my term as ICSI Chapter Chairman, I aimed to conduct an unprecedented number of career events. This blog details the strategy inspired by my father: target the university leadership. By inviting the vice-chancellor of Osmania University, I transformed a local chapter event into a win-win collaboration, proving that the CS q
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Dec 5, 20253 min read
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MB#83: ๐๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ ๐๐ค๐ฉ๐๐๐ง'๐จ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ก ๐๐๐จ๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ง'๐จ ๐พ๐๐ค๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ง๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ.
[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 motherโs simple, powerful wishโto have two flats opposite each other on the first floorโguided 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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Dec 3, 20253 min read
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MB#76: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐พ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ค๐ค๐ฉ๐ฃ๐ค๐ฉ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ค๐ฃ 1946 ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐พ๐๐ง๐.
[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 Indiaโthe 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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Dec 1, 20253 min read
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MB#66: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐ฎ๐๐ก๐๐ข ๐พ๐ค๐ค๐ ๐๐๐ค ๐๐ค๐ก๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐ง๐ค๐๐ก๐๐ข๐จ.
[MemoirBlogthon #66] In 1970, with my mother overwhelmed by household duties and my father struggling with hotel food during official tours, he engineered a brilliant solution: a mutual transfer for a skilled daytime cook already on government rolls. Mr. Atchuthan Nair, a tall Keralite with a gift for vegetarian cooking, became our family's dedicated chef for a decade. This move solved two problems at once, and his meticulous, flavor-focused approach, which he taught me in a
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Nov 27, 20253 min read
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MB#60: ๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ก๐๐ค๐ฃ๐ฎ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐ง'๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐.
[MemoirBlogthon #60] As the certifying authority for cine theater building fitness in Machilipatnam in 1969, my father was privy to a unique, unspoken perk: free balcony entry and refreshments for his family. He initially refused, but when his staff felt they were losing the courtesy, he engineered a brilliant compromise. His rulesโprior intimation, small groups, and respecting management's comfortโallowed us to enjoy classic films and attend glamorous 100-day celebrations,
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Nov 26, 20253 min read
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MB#42: ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐๐ง๐ค๐๐๐จ๐จ๐๐ค๐ฃ๐๐ก๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐ฉ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ ๐ฝ๐ค๐ค๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ก.
[MemoirBlogthon#42] The climax of my ambitious single-day schedule was a talk at the Vijayawada Book Festival on "Career Choices." I connected with the 500 people in the audience by telling them about my history with the PWD ground we were standing on while wearing a suit and tie. This memoir culminates with my fatherโs high praise for my meticulous planning: "It all resembles the schedule of a busy bureaucrat." This comment confirmed that my strategic communication and organ
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Nov 20, 20252 min read
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MB#41: ๐พ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐๐ ๐ข๐ช๐จ๐๐ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐ฉ ๐ค๐ ๐ค๐ช๐ง ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ฎ.
[MemoirBlogthon #41] Music was the steady heartbeat of our home, driven by my mother's daily rendering of keerthanas and my father's thoughtful patronage of the arts. His subscription to Carnatic concerts and his attempts to nurture musical talent in his children created a deep, shared harmony that lasted his lifetime. MB#41: The Framed Portrait and My Parents' Love for MS Subbulakshmi Music was never just background noise in our house; it was a revered activity, driven by th
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Nov 19, 20252 min read
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MB#40: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐จ, ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐พ๐ง๐๐๐ข, ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐๐จ.
[MemoirBlogthon #40] I spent three uninteresting days at a high-profile tennis tournament with my father. I was only interested in the VIP ice cream. Decades later, a forgotten testimonial revealed the true depth of his connection to sportsโa passionate legacy that continues today with my football-playing grandson. MB#40: The Sports Legacy I Found in a Testimonial. Sporting Spectacle: Attending a Match Together. The question of whether my father, Sri Susarla Subrahmanya Sast
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Nov 19, 20253 min read
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MB#34: ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ-๐๐ฌ๐ฃ๐๐ง ๐ฝ๐ค๐ฃ๐: ๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ช๐จ๐ ๐๐จ ๐ ๐๐ช๐ ๐๐ค๐ง ๐๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ฎ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐พ๐ค๐ข๐ข๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ฉ๐ฎ.
[MemoirBlogthon#34] My father's house in Vijayawada was a hub of generosity, exemplified by my mother's daily distribution of mangoes from the backyard tree to all visitors. This memoir details the unusual and strong bond my parents cultivated with their tenants: charging below-market rent and attending to repairs instantly, which resulted in the tenants looking after them and even led to a matrimonial alliance for my younger brother. It showcases the power of community and k
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Nov 17, 20252 min read
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MB#32: ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐ฎ-๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ก๐ค๐๐ช๐: ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐งโ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐๐ฎ ๐ค๐ ๐ผ๐ช๐จ๐ฉ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐.
[MemoirBlogthon#32] My father produced a remarkable twenty-page typewritten script, "Australia: A Land of Contrasts and Opportunities." This memory goes beyond the typical travel diary, detailing his meticulous analysis of the country's unique geography, economy, and culture. His effort to document his experiencesโfrom the Daintree Rainforest to the Twelve Apostlesโprovides a profound lesson in transforming personal travel into a lasting, educational resource for the family.
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Nov 17, 20252 min read
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MB#23:๐๐ค๐ฉ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ก๐๐๐๐ฎ, ๐๐ช๐ฉ ๐ ๐๐ค๐ก๐ฎ ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ.
[MemoirBlogthon #23] November 14th holds special meaning for many in India. While it is officially recognized as Children's Day, for my father, it represented more than just a holiday; it was a day to honor the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India. This day allowed our family to reflect on Nehru's contributions to the nation and to learn the values he cherished. In this post, I will share how my father cultivated a family tradition of discussing histo
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Nov 14, 20253 min read
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MB#16: ๐๐ฌ๐ค-๐๐ค๐ง๐ ๐ผ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ ๐พ๐๐ง๐๐๐ง.
[MemoirBlogthon #16] In 1985, I faced a crisis: keep a secure bank job or pursue my dream as a professional company secretary. My father's mentorship was decisive, arranging a meeting not with himself, but with his engineering college mate: the Chairman of Andhra Bank. This memoir recounts the strategic meeting where the chairman gave me a bold two-word piece of advice that changed my life and secured my future, demonstrating the power of a mentor at a career crossroads. Thi
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Nov 12, 20253 min read
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MB#6: ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐ฃ๐๐ก ๐๐ช๐๐: ๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฉ๐๐๐งโ๐จ ๐๐ก๐๐ฃ ๐ฉ๐ค ๐๐ง๐๐จ๐๐ง๐ซ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ง๐.
[MemoirBlogthon #6] For forty years, my mother worshipped the Rajarajeswari Chakram, the sacred geometric symbol of the divine feminine. When my parents relocated in 2009, my father faced a logistical and spiritual challenge: how to continue the daily rituals? His solution was a thoughtful and permanent act: a donation to the Sankara Math in Vijayawada, ensuring the Chakram's worship would continue eternally through a dedicated priest. This memory is a beautiful lesson in how
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Nov 8, 20252 min read
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MB#5: ๐๐๐ ๐๐ค๐ฎ๐๐ก ๐๐ช๐๐ง๐ ๐ผ๐ก๐จ๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ฃ ๐ฟ๐ค๐'๐จ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฃ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐๐ฃ ๐๐ค๐ข๐.
[MemoirBlogthon #5] My father brought home a German Shepherd puppy named Jikki. My mother insisted that the dog must always stay outside, a rule upheld by our servant. MB5: From Puppy to Protector: The Four Years We Spent with Jikki In 1965, my father unexpectedly brought home a 10-day-old puppy, filling our household with joy. The tiny bundle of fur, a gift from a friend, immediately became the center of our lives. My mother, though allowing the new family member, set one fi
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Nov 8, 20253 min read
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MB#1:๐๐๐ ๐พ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐๐ช๐ฃ๐๐ ๐๐ฃ๐ 100-๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ค๐๐ ๐พ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐.
[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 7, 20254 min read
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๐ผ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ค๐ช๐ฃ๐๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ ๐พ๐๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐ฃ๐๐ง๐ฎ ๐ฝ๐๐ง๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ฎ ๐พ๐๐ก๐๐๐ง๐๐ฉ๐๐ค๐ฃ ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ค๐๐ง ๐ฝ๐ก๐ค๐ ๐พ๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ๐๐!
Witness a historic celebration! Join me in a 30-day memoir blog writing challenge to honor the centenary of my father, Sri Susarla Subrahmanya Sastry, and his enduring legacy.
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Oct 7, 20253 min read
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