Author Dr S Padmapriya

 Memoir A memoir is any nonfiction narrative writing based in the author's personal memories. The assertions made in the work are thus understood to be factual. While memoir has historically been defined as a subcategory of biography or autobiography since the late 20th century, the genre is differentiated in form, presenting a narrowed focus. A biography or autobiography tells the story "of a life", while a memoir often tells the story of a particular event or time, such as touchstone moments and turning points from the author's life. The author of a memoir may be referred to as a memoirist or a memorialist. Source: Wikipedia

 https://vsktamilnadu.org/article/pokhran-tests-1998-national-technology-day-may-11th/    https://youtube.com/shorts/eWyvaw4iSbc?si=ODGngR6ERrI73Vgo My poems have appeared alongside Vajpayeeji's poems in 'Poet' and ' World Poetry Anthologies.'

  *Literature Festivals*    Literature festivals are vibrant cultural events celebrating books, authors, and ideas through discussions, workshops, author talks, and performances. *Major Annual Literature Festivals in India*  Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) at Jaipur, Rajasthan Kerala Literature Festival (KLF): A popular event in Kerala held at Kochi Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF): Held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Tata Literature Live! (Mumbai) The Hindu Lit for Life - Chennai Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL), Kerala Bangalore Literature Festival (BLF) Hyderabad Literary Festival (HLF) Jashn-e-Rekhta: A vibrant Urdu literary festival in Delhi.  Kumaon Literary Festival: Held in the Himalayan foothills, blending literature with nature.  Apeejay Kolkata Literary Festival (AKLF): A major literary event in Kolkata. Source : Internet Source: Internet

 I keep forgetting....      (Poem) ‘Now, where is Chechnya? I must find my geography book, I don’t remember clearly – Maybe it is near America...hmmm.. Wait....wait... Perhaps, it is near Russia, I don’t remember having visited the place. My home? I think it is in India, Wait...why am I thinking about these matters? This woman near me on this road, Does not look like my Geography teacher, Oh...My God, my folks are right... They keep saying that I have....well....? What was it? Mania...? Ccchhhkkk....hysteria...ah! Amnesia... Ah! Now I remember... Dementia!'   Dr.S.Padmapriya

  My father, who was not there (A short Story) Dr. S. Padmapriya My father, S. Shiva was my best friend. He was somebody on whom I had relied upon, in every situation. He was the one, who gave me great advice so that I could succeed in almost every aspect of my life. He helped me to choose the companies that I worked with. He was the first one, who had accepted my first relationship. He was the apple of my eye. My mother had died many years, ago and he was the only one, I had. He loved me a lot. Every day, for the past many years, he had the habit of waiting for me to return from work, at the gates of our house. But today, my father was not there, waiting for me. I was flummoxed because he had never missed this routine of waiting for me at the gates of our house for the past many years. I knew that something was amiss! My search began. First, I visited the house of Raja uncle, our neighbour. I asked if my father was in his home. He replied in the negative. I received the same answe...

  I Yearn For I yearn for     A Love       That is True,       That is Deep,        That is uplifting!    I yearn for    A Love      Which is sweet,      Which is soft,      Which will melt all pains! I yearn for   A Love    That is kind,     That is forgiving,      That doesn't hurt! I yearn for   A Love      So fine,      So refined,      So marvellous! Dr.S.Padmapriya 01-12-2025