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Vijay Likhite

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EXOPLANET

EXOPLANET 1 In the observatory, named after Veer Savarkar, all the scientists were eagerly waiting to get confirmatory signals. And they did receive it. The existence of the exoplanet was confirmed. “They are there. We are not alone.” Dr. Eric announced. The joy in the laboratory had no bounds. The team of Dr. Eric, Dr. Neah, Dr. Chris, Dr. Vanshika, and Dr. Mitchell were extremely elated that their suspected exoplanet was a reality. Also, it appeared that it was inhabited by an intelligent species. The plans to visit the planet, which was i...

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TRAIN TO CHANDANGARH

THE TRAIN TO CHANDANGADH The special, weekly tourist train to Chandangadh was about to leave Rampur station. The special gauge train had four coaches with seating arrangements and only one compartment with luxurious sofas accommodating only four passengers. The four seating coaches were full.The tickets to the luxurious coach were exorbitantly high and so this coach was usually run empty. But that day three seats were booked. One of the occupants Prakash who had booked the tickets just the previous night was on his couch. He had opened his s...

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THE A.I.

THE A.I. That evening, Prakash, a young man in his twenties, was giving the final touch to his creation. The robot, which was his treasured achievement, as he was successful in embedding artificial intelligence in it. After giving the final shape of a young man, he was wondering what face it should have. Prakash posed the same question to the intelligent masterpiece. “Same as you have. I would like to look exactly like you.” Prompt came the reply.Prakash was shocked by this suggestion from his brainchild. He thought, “What is the harm if my ...

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The writer as an artist

Weekly Contest #304

THE WRITER AS AN ARTIST“Art appreciation is the study and understanding of visual arts, including sketching, painting, sculpture, and architecture. It involves learning the elements and principles of art.”Professor Morrison’s voice echoed through the auditorium as he concluded his hour-long lecture. He was a well-known aesthete and the head of the Institute of Fine Arts.“Michelangelo, a genius of his time, often focused on the human form and the human condition. One of his greatest creations is the fresco painting ‘The Creation of Adam.’ ’Th...

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NATURE IMMERSION

Weekly Contest #300

NATURE IMMERSION Satish got down from the S.T. bus at Vengurla Bus Depot. He made sure that his belongings were with him and that nothing was left on the bus. There was his briefcase containing personal material and a small cotton bag containing cloth material for a shirt & trousers, two books, a few eatables & chocolates. Satish was visiting Ramchandra for the first time after having known him for five years.Satish recollected that some 5-6 years ago, he was exploring almost every small town in the state to introduce his electronic...

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Exchange of Letters

“Dear Vipul.That was a wonderful occasion. Wasn’t it?For the annual day celebration of our company over a hundred employees from the Mumbai branch got together at The Sea-Side resort of Alibagh. Usually involved in developing software logic for complex problems, we were unwinding ourselves. The entire atmosphere was full of gaiety.I must extend my heartfelt thanks to you for helping me select the shirt at the Nirvana Mall for this occasion. Many appreciated the shirt. This is one more addition to the list of my clothes selection with you af...

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THE TEA BREAK

THE TEA BREAKDr Vidya collected her mug and went to the tea vending machine. Selected Elaichi tea. When her mug was filled with the boiling hot tea, somehow, she managed to carry it up to the table nearby. She saw Dr. Satish with a file in one hand trying to lift his cup of steaming, hot tea by the other hand. The tea was too hot to manage to carry with just one hand. It was burning his fingers. Vidya got up from her seat and quickly came close to the tea vending machine. She picked Satish's cup of foaming hot tea and brought it to the table...

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THE EXPERIENTIAL FICTION

THE EXPERIENTIAL FICTION II “What a great pleasure to see you both! Tell me what brings you here?” Shashank exclaimed. Vidyaa initiated the discussion. “Shashank, you know Satish is a writer.”“Yes, of course! I have read his last novel ‘PENNILESS’. That was wonderful.”“Thanks, but he needs your help with his new novel that revolves around a convict who is sentenced to death.”"Oh my God! How can a stone-hearted person like me help you with your writing?""Shashank, jokes apart, Satish needs your help getting in touch with a convict who has be...

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The ostentatious display

Satish and his younger brother Rohit were wandering on the Amboli Ghats of Sahyadris. The time was 9:30 on the night of 13th December 2001. When they reached the cottage they had hired, Satish said, “Rohit, let us go to sleep now. We will have to get up at 3:30 in the morning, get ready, and go to the spot we had selected to take up our position. The Geminid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak at around 4.00. This shower is particularly special, as this is a no-moon night. So, we will be able to spot even the faintest meteor as ...

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THAT NIGHT IT HAPPENED

Weekly Contest #230

THAT NIGHT IT HAPPENED. I am Dagadu, working as domestic help with Pendse family for the last 20-25 years. The three senior brothers had two sons and a daughter each. I have witnessed the next generation growing up, getting their degrees and settling in their professions. The eldest of them, Mohan aged 28 was a C.A. The younger three pursued I.T. Engineering. Prabhakar Kaka’s son Sandeep earned his doctorate recently in Space Technology and had got a posting in NASA in Houston, USA. The younger lot planned a party in the bungalow built ...

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ANONYMOUS GIFT

Amazon had announced a grand sale that being Black Friday, A large number of buyers got busy placing online orders. Mr. & Mrs. Joshi were also contemplating placing an order for some furniture to avail large discounts. "Let us order a new sofa set. The existing sofa set is totally out of fashion. Whenever my friends come to our house, they don't forget to suggest I to change the sofa set before the next meeting. So, we can shut their mouths once for all." Mrs. Joshi put forward her point. “I agree, the sofa set needs a change. But I th...

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THE DOUBLE

THE DOUBLE That evening, Prakash, a youth in his twenties, was getting ready to go out to meet his friends. He looked in the full mirror of his room just to see whether he was presentable for his stroll in the garden. He saw his reflection had an extra smile on its face. Prakash was surprised. In a moment, Prakash saw that his image had disappeared from the mirror. He was terrified. But soon, he ignored the happening. Prakash, properly dressed up, came out of the house. He was nearly ten minutes late. He went to the spot where all his gro...

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EARLY BIRDS

EARLY BIRDSSatish and his younger brother Rohit were wandering on the Amboli Ghats of Sahyadris. The time was 9:30 on the night of 13th December 2001.When they reached the cottage they had hired, Satish said, “Rohit, let us go to sleep now. We will have to get up at 3:30 in the morning, get ready, and go to the spot we had selected to take up our position. The Geminid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak at around 4.00. This shower is particularly special, as this is a no-moon night. So, we will be able to spot even the faintest ...

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I am Gangaram

I am Gangaram. I have been searching for a house for a long time. But it is extremely difficult to find a residence these days. My choice is for an independent bungalow. There are many flats in high-rise buildings unoccupied for some time. But the noisy environment of the multi-storeyed buildings is very much a detracting factor in choosing a house. A quiet, serene atmosphere is what we prefer. An independent, small little house is favored. So, instead of a metropolitan city, I like a town where small independent houses are many. A lot of ...

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HALLOWEEN DAY

HALLOWEEN DAY Satish looked at the watch. It was 5:30 in the evening. The soft sound of raindrops on the roof had got milder. He adjusted the blinds on the window glass. Now he could see out onto the road. The road was glittering as it was wet and was reflecting vehicles moving speedily with headlights on. Unrhetorical wind was making the trees sway a little. The twilight made the atmosphere adorable. It occurred to Satish that he was in Toronto for more than a week then. He came here to meet his school friend, Ramesh, who had migrated t...

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