Thrilled to be shortlisted for the Deodar Prize 2025!

 https://deodarprize.in/ 

Twenty stories were shortlisted from 800 entries(as per their post on Instagram). The results will be announced on 6th - 7th December at the Bangalore Literature Festival.

Short Story "Escape Case" in Issue 57 of the OutofPrint Magazine

 So happy that this story found a home here.https://outofprintmagazine.co.in/2025/09/29/escape-case/

Short Story in Issue 14 of Rivanna Review.

 I was happy to see my story , "India Gate' in this issue. The story is in the print edition.

An Entry into the Quilt Universe

 I wrote about Kavudis here.

https://www.deccanherald.com/spectrum/an-entry-into-the-quilt-universe-1139134.html

Some more pictures which didn't make it to the paper.

Where the quilt is 'fed'.

The first sight of the Kavudis

The needle and quilting thread.

Chandrakala with her quilt.

Modern quilting tools

The Disappearing Cat Chronicles

 I wrote about our Moma here.

https://bangalorereview.com/2022/05/the-disappearing-cat-chronicles/

The Hopper's annual Issue V 2020 carries my short story, 'Sanctuary'.

 

The story, 'Sanctuary',  https://www.hoppermag.org/sanctuary-1

is a piece of Nature fiction set in Ranganthittu. The editors had nominated this for the Pushcart Prize 2020.

My running journey in the Reader's Digest

Read my running journey in the Reader's Digest here:

https://www.readersdigest.in/features/story-my-fitness-journey-began-with-running-from-a-tiger-125974

"The Capture" wins the Third Place in the Arts illustrated Poetry Competition.

I wrote a poem inspired by the prompt provided by Arts Illustrated. It was one from a project series by artist Masuram Ravikant. He modifies the old photographs to provide relevance to the modern scenario.
Here is the painting and the poem in this link:
https://www.artsillustrated.in/the-capture-by-jyothi-vinod/

"God on a Griddle" in Outofprint magazine

You can read my short story in the Issue 35 of the OutofPrint  magazine here.
http://outofprintmagazine.co.in/jyothi-vinod_god-on-a-griddle.html

http://outofprintmagazine.co.in/

Second place in the Arts Illustrated Short Story Contest 2019.

My short story, "The Best View" won the Second Place, and a cash prize of Rs. 3000 in the AI SSC2019. The story is live on the NDTV Mojoart blog.
Read the story here: https://www.mojarto.com/blogs/the-best-view  OR

here in the Arts Illustrated website:https://www.artsillustrated.in/the-best-view-by-jyothi-vinod/


The contest prompted we write a story inspired by this painting by Aryama Pal:

R.K. Narayan's home in Mysore

Do read my article in Asiavillenews describing my visit to the home of author, R.K.Narayan's home in Mysore.
https://www.asiavillenews.com/article/visiting-rk-narayan-home-8297

A story in Kaani Literary Magazine

My short story, "Corpse Pose" in the 3rd issue of Kaani Literary Review. You can read it here:https://kaaniliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2019/05/27/corpse-pose-by-jyothi-vinod/

A short story in Himal Southasian

I'm very happy to have secured a good home for my short story in Himal Southasian.
You can read it here:

https://himalmag.com/holes-short-story-fiction-jyothi-vinod-2019/

Sakkare Acchu: Sankranti Sugar Dolls

January brings sweet memories. I wrote about the process of making the Sankranti sakkare acchu for Asiavillenews. Though I had helped my mother with the sole intention of trying to wheedle broken dolls from her, I was immersed in the experience of creating sweet sculptures.
https://www.asiavillenews.com/article/when-exquisite-sugar-dolls-come-calling-for-sankranti-735

"Bhoota" in the Indian Quarterly Jan-Mar 2019

What a fantastic surprise to see a scene from my short story, "Bhoota" on the cover of The Indian Quarterly. It was a great experience working with them, and I hope to do so again in the future. The print copies are on the stands now.
More information on subscribing for the magazine can be found at indianquarterly.com

Read it here: http://indianquarterly.com/bhoota/

See the beautiful cover here.

Striking gold with my The Hindu byline

Here is my story about KGF School in The Hindu published on 6/1/19.

https://www.thehindu.com/society/finding-gold-in-kolar-dedicated-alumni-come-together-to-revive-their-alma-mater/article25919834.ece

An Honorable Mention in the DWL- SSP 2018

What a wonderful way to welcome the New Year. My short story, "Holes" received a Honorary Mention in the prestigious DesiWritersLounge Short Story Prize 2018.
What makes it special are these words: "Jyothi Vinod's writing shows command over craft, and the jury appreciated the story's pacing."

Read the announcement here:
http://desiwriterslounge.net/contests/dwl-short-story-contest-2018/

At the Bangalore Lit Fest 2018

The Hotel Lalith Ashok was the venue for the Bangalore Literature festival 2018. The editors of the Best Asian Stories 2017 were allotted the slot (7 to 7:30 pm in the Red Couch venue) on the first day, 27th Oct 2018.
The interesting panel discussion was moderated by Monideepa Sahu. The participants were Shashi Seshpande, Poilee Sengupta, Usha KR and your truly. I was so thrilled to share stage with the eminent short story writers. Here are some photographs and the link to the YouTube video posted by the BLF team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Jvn2klUQpI

(From LtoR: Jyothi Vinod, Shashi Deshpande, Monideepa Sahu, Poilee Sengupta, Usha KR)

(From LtoR: Monideepa Sahu, Jyothi Vinod, Suchi Govindarajan, Sarita Rao, Shikhandin, a reader, Sumathy Krishnan)

Signing a copy of the anthology for a reader. :)

Review of "Monotony of Hornbills" in Kaani

It's good to wake up to an insightful review of one's short story. Kaani is a new literary magazine where Abha Iyengar has posted her review.

https://kaaniliterarymagazine.wordpress.com/2018/09/20/review-the-monotony-of-hornbills-by-jyothi-vinod/

More than a little magic.

I wrote this piece for Sunday Herald's Reflections Column. You can read it here:
https://www.deccanherald.com/sunday-herald/sunday-herald-articulations/now-fan-magic-678108.html

On that incredible night I learned to trust my instincts.