EATING OUT IN PUNE - SADANAND RESORT BANER - DECENT FOOD IN GOOD AMBIANCE

EATING OUT IN PUNE

SADANAND RESORT Baner - DECENT FOOD IN GOOD AMBIANCE

Review by VIKRAM KARVE

Last evening my family wanted to take me out to Dinner to celebrate my birthday. They asked me where I wanted to go. Unhesitatingly, I said: “Let’s go to Sadanand”. 

Sadanand is near my house in Wakad (I can almost see it from my balcony). It is a value-for-money restaurant which suits my budget and the food and ambiance are good for a family to eat together.

And most importantly, to the best of my knowledge, it is the only eatery in Pune which serves my favorite Mutton Dish – DABBA GOSHT.

So we all went out for dinner to Sadanand which lived up to our expectations and we thoroughly enjoyed the eating experience.

Sadanand Resort is one the oldest restaurants in the Baner – Balewadi – Wakad area of Pune. I remember eating in Sadanand, way back in the 1980s, when the Dehu – Katraj bypass connecting the Mumbai – Pune Road to Pune - Satara Road was built (the Express Way was built much later and completed in 2002 or 2003, I think). After a rigorous drive from Pune on the old Bombay – Poona Road (as it was then called), negotiating the treacherous hai-pin bends in the ghat section, we stopped over at Sadanand for a hearty lunch, before proceeding to our home in the city.

(Those days, the drive from Mumbai to Pune took at least 5 hours, or sometimes 6 hours, so if you started from Mumbai in the morning, by the time you reached Sadanand, you were hungry and it was time for lunch).

When I lived in Mumbai I developed a fascination for Dabba Gosht

(Click the link at the end of this blog post for the recipe of Dabba Gosht)

The first time we decided to eat at Sadanand, I was pleasantly surprised to find Dabba Gosht on the menu. I had not seen this dish featured on the menu of any restaurant in Pune and that is why whenever I yearned for Dabba Gosht I headed for Sadanand.

The best thing I like about Sadanand is the ambiance. It is a well-designed restaurant. The main dining hall is circular in shape and is airy, roomy and spacious with a high ceiling, and is brightly lit and not dark, claustrophobic, drab and dreary like many Pune eateries. The moment you enter you get bright positive vibes and you can look forward to an enjoyable meal over delightful conversation.

We visited this place yesterday, on the 12^th of September, to celebrate my birthday. The Mocktails are good, and there is a well-stocked bar too. Of the kababs we ordered as starters, the Chicken Malai Kababs were exquisite and the other kababs were appetizing too. 

My regular order, Dabba Gosht, was okay – looks like the quality has gone down a bit – the gravy was yummy but the meat could have been more succulent like the dabba gosht you get at Noorani or Jaffer Bhai Delhi Darbar in Mumbai. The Dabba Gosht at Sadanand is good, but this inimitable dish is never as good as the ones you get in Mumbai, mainly because the quality of mutton in Pune is not as good as the mutton you get in Mumbai.

Our random order, Murg Masalewala, was a real surprise – it was an excellent chicken curry, as were the vegetarian dishes – Methi Malai Mutter and Navrattan Korma. The fish over here is worth a try too.

For dessert, I always like the fruit salad with ice cream and the kulfi is very good too.

Sadanand is a decent affordable place for a family outing. It serves tasty value-for-money food and is not too expensive like the overpriced eateries in the Western Suburbs of Pune (thanks to the bulging pockets of the IT Nerds who dominate these localities).

If you live in the Western Part of Pune, around Wakad, Baner or Balewadi, or are driving down the bypass road, and are looking for a value-for-money fulfilling meal in bright and airy ambiance, then Sadanand is a good restaurant to visit. And don’t forget to try out their signature dish – the Dabba Gosht.

Happy Eating.

VIKRAM KARVE

Recipe for Dabba Gosht

http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2012/05/baked-mutton-curry-dabba-gosht.html

VIKRAM KARVE 

Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012
Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.
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A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, IIT (BHU) Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and is currently working on his novel and a book of vignettes and short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories, creative non-fiction articles on a variety of topics including food, travel, philosophy, academics, technology, management, health, pet parenting, teaching stories and self help in magazines and published a large number of professional research papers in journals and edited in-house journals for many years, before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.

Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve
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Email: vikramkarve@sify.com

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WAKAD FOOD GUIDE - EATING in PUNE

“EATING IN” in PUNE

WAKAD FOOD GUIDE

By

VIKRAM KARVE

There are places where you “eat out”.

But if you live in a desolate place like Wakad near Pune, then you “eat in”.

There are no decent eateries in Wakad where you can “eat out”. So if you are a foodie and, by some bad luck, you happen to live in Wakad, then all you can do when you feel hungry is to pick up your mobile cell phone (there are no landlines out here in Wakad) and order your food home delivery and “eat in” – yes, eat outside food in the comfort of your home.

Here are a few places in and around Wakad from where I order my food “home delivery”.

This is just a “laundry list” of 10 eateries with contact details.

1. ADITYA  (Veg and Non Veg Meals) – 02065101088

2. INDIAN IN A BOX (Snacks and Light Meals – Veg and Non Veg) – 02022931800

3. MOTHER’S KITCHEN (Veg and Non Veg Meals) – 02032609482

4. HYDERABAD HOUSE (Biryani and Kabab) – 02032344966

5. VINISAIL (Wraps and Meal Combos) – 02060508885

6. SAUNDARYA GARDEN (Veg and Non Veg Meals) – 02032001007

7. THE SHANGHAI COURT (Chinese) – 0203254493

8. MAST KALANDAR (Veg Meals and Snacks) – 02060126044

9. KINGS PARADISE (Veg and Non Veg Meals) – 02060507080

10. FAASO’S (Wraps) – 02022934341 (Closed Down Temporarily)

And of course, there are the ubiquitous DOMINO’S (02022932786) SMOKING JOE’S (02022934000) MCDONALD’S (02066000666) and SUBWAY (02022932011).

And there are eateries like NAAZ (07875448695) EDDY’S KITCHEN (02065292757) GHAR KA KHANA and Rustic Taste Earthy Style (8796901018) which I have not tried yet.

As I said, the above is just a “laundry list” with contact details.

Of course, I have ordered from most of these places and I may have reviewed a few of these takeaway restaurants too.

I look forward to your comments and views on what you think of the food from these eateries.

Also, do tell us if you know of any good eating places in Wakad Pune, where you can “eat out” or from where you can order home delivery to “eat in”.

Soon I'll tell you some value for money places to “eat out” in Wakad (in case I find some and in case you discover some good place do tell us).

Till then, order your food home and “eat in”.

HAPPY EATING

VIKRAM KARVE

Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012

Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work. 

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A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and is currently working on his novel and a book of vignettes and short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories, creative non-fiction articles on a variety of topics including food, travel, philosophy, academics, technology, management, health, pet parenting, teaching stories and self help in magazines and published a large number of professional research papers in journals and edited in-house journals for many years, before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.

Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve
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WHO IS BUYING PROPERTY IN PUNE - End Users, Investors or Speculators ?

WHO IS BUYING PROPERTY IN PUNE

End Users, Investors or Speculators ?

WAKAD PROPERTY MARKET PUZZLE

Musings of a Novice Self-Styled Property Guru Part 6

By

VIKRAM KARVE

In continuation from Parts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (links given below)

Please read these parts but remember to come back here to Part 6

(Or why not read this post Part 6 first, comment, and then go back to the earlier parts)

Part 1: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2012/03/why-are-property-rates-so-high-in-wakad.html

Part 2: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2012/04/real-estate-prices-in-pune-hype-and.html

Part 3: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2012/04/house-hunting-in-pune-5-tips-for-buying.html

Part 4: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2012/05/are-you-thinking-of-buying-house-in.html

Part 5: http://karvediat.blogspot.in/2012/06/pune-property-quality-appreciation.html

A friend of mine, who dabbles in real estate, told me that in the Pune Real Estate Market there are 3 types of consumers who buy residential property:

1. End User

2. Investor

3. Speculator

He also said that the price of property depends on which category dominates the property market at that point of time.

Now how does a layman like me find out how much property each of these three categories of buyers (End Users, Investors, Speculators) are buying and who is dominating the real estate market. Well, as you know, unlike as is prevalent in other sectors, most of whom are well regulated, there is no transparency in the unregulated real estate industry. So it is difficult for a layman to get credible data and authentic information about the property market.

That’s why I decided to find out for myself. I carried out my own little rough survey in the place I live (the upcoming Pune suburb of Wakad) and consulted some “Techie” friends who are the leading property buyers in Wakad and came up with some ballpark figures.

(Let me add a disclaimer that these are ballpark figures based on a very small random sample and are just for illustrative purposes only and I am a novice in this field who is thinking aloud. If you are a clued-up knowledgeable in-the-know real estate analyst then I am sure you have carried out a detailed survey using statistical and scientific techniques and we will be grateful if you could share your wisdom and educate us in this matter).

Now let’s continue with our Property Puzzle of Pune, especially Wakad.

The rough proportion (approximate percentages) of occupation of residential homes was as follows:

Owners – 20 %

Tenants – 55 %

Vacant – 25 %

Thus, 20 % (one-fifth) of homes are being bought by end users (owners) who buy houses to live in them.

More than half the residential properties (55 %) are being bought by Investors for Rental Income (Tenants) and Long Term Appreciation.

One-fourth of the properties (25 %) are being bought by speculators for short-term gain due to quick appreciation yielding them high returns.  

I am confused with what I have discovered.

From the above findings it is evident that the Pune Real Estate Market is an investor driven market, especially in the suburbs of Pune like Wakad.

(And, just imagine, I thought that a once conservative city like Pune would have an end-user driven property market like in the good old days of yesteryear)

As on today, Wakad is an underdeveloped area with zero quality of life due to lack of amenities and facilities, incomplete roads and poor social infrastructure. The only plus point of Wakad is its proximity to the Rajiv Gandhi InfoTech Park in Hinjewadi and that is the main reason IT Techies working in Hinjewadi prefer live nearby in Wakad since commuting to other distant localities is a nightmare due to the terrible chaotic traffic in Pune.

Hence almost all the end users who buy houses in Wakad are Techies.

Now most of these IT Techies earn a lot of money at quite a young age and hence have lots of spare cash to invest and the trend amongst overly paid IT Nerds seems to be to invest their riches in real estate. It is this frenzy to buy property in Pune by these Techies that is the main cause for real estate prices spiralling steeply upwards to exorbitant heights in Pune.

So, obviously most of the real estate “investors” all over Pune are IT Techies, and more so in IT friendly destinations like Wakad and Hinjewadi.

I keep talking to young Techies in my neighbourhood and let me tell you one thing – quite a few of then are quite anxious about their careers as things are not quite hunky-dory as before owing to the prevailing uncertain financial scenario of an impending global economic downturn which can adversely affect the IT Industry. Some fear that if the global economic crisis worsens and there is recession and slowdown, austerity measures like wage freeze and downsizing may be resorted to by IT Companies and this ambiguous prospect has created a sense of insecurity amongst the Techies. Now in these uncertain circumstances, don’t you think that these Techies (most of whom are already paying EMI for their first home loans) will think twice before investing in a second home?

End users will keep buying houses to live in, but end-user demand is a fraction of the total (roughly 20 %) so if Investors (who constitute more than 50 %) of the property market defer buying  houses this will result in a fall in investor demand and worsen the inventory overhang.

Tell me, in this scenario, in an investor driven property market, don’t you think that property prices are bound to fall?

From the figures above it seems that speculative demand is roughly one-fourth (25 %) of the total demand (as compared to 20 % End User Demand). Speculators look for high returns on their investment and short term gain through steep appreciation of property prices and can block their money only for a specific period. If the property prices do not rise significantly (or suppose they correct and fall) due to slack in investor demand, then speculators are likely to sell off their properties to end users and book their profits. This aspect too will have a sobering effect on the property rates.

However, as I said right in the beginning, I am a novice in this domain, and maybe some seasoned experts may say that I am “flying kites”. So I feel it is best for us to ask the experienced property gurus.

Yes, if you are a true Property Guru, an enlightened in-the-know real estate expert, please tell us whether, in your opinion, these tentative findings of property buyer consumer profile (End User 20 %, Investor 55 %, Speculator 25 %) are representative of the property market in Pune?

Is Pune an investor driven property market or is it otherwise?

What do you feel is the percentage proportion of End-users vs Investors vs Speculators?

A friend of mine feels that property prices in Pune have risen mainly due to speculators and it is a speculative demand driven real estate market. Of course, it is the poor end user who bears the brunt of all this.

And, more importantly, considering the current volatile economic scenario, do tell us, whether, in the near future, are property prices in Pune are going to rise or fall, more specifically, in upcoming suburbs like Wakad? Are house sales stagnating? Is absorption rate decreasing and inventory overhang increasing? Are builders and developers facing a cash crunch? Is a correction round the corner? 

In your opinion, what do you think is best for the End User to do – should he buy a house right now or is it better to adopt a wait-and–watch policy for some time?

Dear Reader, please comment and give us your views and help unravel the Pune Property Market Puzzle.

And what about other places in India – is the property market scenario in your city similar to Pune or is it different?

We eagerly await your comments.

Happy House Hunting.

To be continued in MUSINGS OF A NOVICE SELF-STYLED PROPERTY GURU Part 7 …

VIKRAM KARVE 

Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012
Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.
© vikram karve., all rights reserved.

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Foodie Book:  Appetite for a Stroll
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About Vikram Karve

A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and is currently working on his novel and a book of vignettes and short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories, creative non-fiction articles on a variety of topics including food, travel, philosophy, academics, technology, management, health, pet parenting, teaching stories and self help in magazines and published a large number of professional research papers in journals and edited in-house journals for many years, before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for almost 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.

Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
Professional Profile Vikram Karve: http://www.linkedin.com/in/karve
Vikram Karve Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/vikramkarve
Vikram Karve Creative Writing Blog: http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com/blog/posts.htm
Email: vikramkarve@sify.com

© vikram karve., all rights reserved.

   

Baked Mutton Curry - DABBA GOSHT

MELT IN THE MOUTH DABBA GOSHT

Recipe for the Inimitable Baked Mutton Curry Delicacy

By 

VIKRAM KARVE 

From my Foodie Archives: One of my favourite dishes... 

I love Dabba Gosht.

If you’ve tasted it you know it’s unmatched, unparalleled, unique, inimitable – the ultimate amongst mutton dishes in Indian Cuisine.

It’s a rare, exquisite, delicious, succulent, melt-in-the-mouth boneless mutton delicacy dish and only very few select eateries feature it on their menu.

My Dear Reader, Fellow Foodie, let me tell you how I make it and you will know how it tastes.

RECIPE FOR DABBA GOSHT

 

I take some good quality fresh boneless mutton, say half a kilo, cut into small pieces, wash it clean, rub it thoroughly with "ginger - garlic - green chilli - green papaya paste" and keep aside to marinate for a while.

I believe that cooking is a qualitative art, not a quantitative science, so I’ll leave the choice of exact proportions to you as per your experience and taste – I like to use a wee bit of green papaya paste as tenderizer for meat, but if you don’t, and your meat is tender, it doesn’t matter.

 

In a pan, with a tight fitting lid, I take enough water, say two cups, add whole spices [cloves, cardamom – both badi and choti elaichi, cinnamon, peppercorns, jeera, tejpatta], salt to taste, and add the marinated boneless mutton pieces, fit the lid tightly, put on a slow fire, till the mutton is cooked.

 

I love to sample and taste from time to time and assure myself everything is fine... and it helps me plus-minus the ingredients as required.

 

Now I separate the cooked boneless mutton pieces and keep aside. I don’t throw away the spicy stock – we’ll be using it to prepare the cashew-nut gravy.

 

Now I prepare a dahi-based thick kaju gravy starting off with a generous amount of pure ghee to nicely sauté the spices, herbs, masalas, liquidized onions, tomato-puree, using the spicy mutton stock, I prepare the rich cashew-nut gravy letting my imagination run riot – whisked curds, whipped cream, roasted onion paste, rich cashew-nut paste [fortified with almond-dry fruit pastes], grated cheese, even grated boiled egg.

Sometimes, if I don’t have all the ingredients to make the gravy thick enough, I may boil very small pieces of macaroni or spaghetti in the spicy mutton stock to smoothen and thicken the gravy.

 

Don't forget to taste the gravy.

The gravy should be so luxuriant and lip-smacking yummy that you should want to chew your fingers...!

 

I stir in the fragrantly spiced cooked boneless mutton pieces and thicken the gravy to baking consistency.

 

Now I thoroughly beat four eggs and delicately blend in half into the boneless mutton gravy till they merge well. 

Now I grease a baking tin with a liberal quantity of pure ghee and then I pour the mélange into the greased baking tin. 

Then I pour a generous dollop of ghee on top of the yummy thick ready to bake mixture and bake on medium heat for about 10-15 minutes till almost done.

Then, on top, I pour the remaining whisked egg mixture, add a dollop of pure ghee and complete the baking process till the dish is glazy and crusty. When ready, I garnish with fresh green coriander, thin ginger slices and juicy red tomato slices and the Dabba Gosht is ready to be devoured.

Dabba Gosht tastes superb with freshly baked pav or soft piping hot roti.

 

Dear Reader, you must have your own culinary discovery, but let me tell you that I find Dabba Gosht a superb eating experience – generous boneless mutton pieces, soft, juicy, succulent, releasing scrumptious flavor as they melt in my mouth and the yummy, delectable luxuriously thick white gravy made rich, wholesome and nutritious by the sumptuous combination of ingredients like cashew (kaju) paste, fresh cream and eggs.

It is a rare and magnificent eating experience which makes my mouth water even as I write this.

Dabba Gosht is a supreme feast fit for the kings...!

Next time you eat out, scan the menu for Dabba Gosht. It is a Mumbai speciality and you’ll surely find it at a few select places in Mumbai like Noorani, Delhi Darbar et al. My personal favourite in the Dabba Gosht at Noorani near Haji Ali on Tardeo Road.

I have once savored an excellent Dabba Gosht at Jaffer Bhai’s Delhi Darbar near Metro where I think they don’t bake it but “dum” cook it, leaving the gravy a bit less thick, so you can enjoy it with roti – it was delicious with kameeri roti.

I’ve also chanced upon a decent Dabba Gosht at Sadanand in Pune, located opposite Balewadi, at the junction of Baner Road and Katraj Bypass, and I found it excellent.

 

Wherever you are, search for Dabba Gosht, or cook the exquisite dish yourself. It is best to bake it as I have explained in the recipe, but if you prefer you may dum cook it. 

Remember to enrich it, play around with the ingredients, improvising, experimenting, improving the recipe, and then relish it to your heart’s content.

And don’t forget to tell us all about your Dabba Gosht cooking and eating experience ... ! 

Dear Fellow Foodie...have you wondered why this dish is called DABBA Gosht. 

Dabba means ‘tin’ and Gosht means ‘meat’ – does this imply that Dabba Gosht is mutton cooked in a tin ...? 

Yes, we baked the dish in a baking tin, isn't it...?

Wait a minute. There is another explanation too. 

Dabba, pronounced differently, also means ‘press’.   

I’ve heard a theory, maybe apocryphal, that the dish is called Dabba Gosht because the boneless meat pieces are pressed against a special stone to enable the marinade and masalas to permeate thoroughly and make the boneless mutton pieces truly delicious, succulent and melt-in-the-mouth.

Well, whatever the version, the fact is that Dabba Gosht is mouthwateringly lip-smackingly delicious ... !!! 

Do try out the recipe and tell us how you liked it.

VIKRAM KARVE

Copyright © Vikram Karve 2012

Vikram Karve has asserted his right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work. 

© vikram karve., all rights reserved.

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COCKTAIL ebook

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AMAZON
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005MGERZ6
SMASHWORDS
http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/87925

Foodie Book:  Appetite for a Stroll
If your are a Foodie you will like my book of Food Adventures APPETITE FOR A STROLL. Do order a copy from FLIPKART:
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About Vikram Karve

A creative person with a zest for life, Vikram Karve is a retired Naval Officer turned full time writer. Educated at IIT Delhi, ITBHU Varanasi, The Lawrence School Lovedale and Bishops School Pune, Vikram has published two books: COCKTAIL a collection of fiction short stories about relationships (2011) and APPETITE FOR A STROLL a book of Foodie Adventures (2008) and is currently working on his novel and a book of vignettes and short fiction. An avid blogger, he has written a number of fiction short stories, creative non-fiction articles on a variety of topics including food, travel, philosophy, academics, technology, management, health, pet parenting, teaching stories and self help in magazines and published a large number of professional research papers in journals and edited in-house journals for many years, before the advent of blogging. Vikram has taught at a University as a Professor for almost 15 years and now teaches as a visiting faculty and devotes most of his time to creative writing. Vikram lives in Pune India with his family and muse - his pet dog Sherry with whom he takes long walks thinking creative thoughts.

Vikram Karve Academic and Creative Writing Journal: http://karvediat.blogspot.com
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Vikram Karve Creative Writing Blog: http://vikramkarve.sulekha.com/blog/posts.htm
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