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Modern themes in classical verse
July 29, 2016, 3:35 PM IST
Gnanakoothan portrayed the failure of grand ideas in Tamil society In the 1960s and 70s, Tamil poetry underwent a tectonic shift. A group of young poets shed what they saw as constraints—metre and rhythm—of classical…
July 29, 2016, 3:35 PM IST
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Book chronicles Tamil Nadu cricket’s Jolly Rovers days
July 28, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
Cricket’s link with the city goes a long way into the past and is well-documented. Much akin to that is Sanmar Group’s association of more than five decades with Jolly Rovers—a popular and immensely successful…
July 28, 2016, 10:52 AM IST
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How juveniles are trapped in criminal justice system
July 28, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
Involvement of family, NGOs in rehabilitation a must to decriminalise justice process The recent escape of 33 children from an observation home in Chennai has raised questions on the efficacy of the juvenile justice system…
July 28, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
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Kanya, matchless violinist and maestro
July 27, 2016, 4:21 PM IST
Avasarala Kanyakumari (Kanya, as those close to her would call her) deserved the Sangita Kalanidhi award more than anyone else and the honour should have come to her much earlier in her career. The fact…
July 27, 2016, 4:21 PM IST
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Why humans who breed fierce dogs need a leash
July 27, 2016, 4:04 PM IST
Recent rottweiler case throws focus on regulation of dog ownership Dogs have been hitting the headlines consistently these last two weeks in Tamil Nadu and for various reasons. Two weeks ago, a 56-year-old man was…
July 27, 2016, 4:04 PM IST
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‘Can’t imagine how people can kill for caste’
July 26, 2016, 3:58 PM IST
While Kabali has opened to mixed reviews, it has also initiated frenetic discussions courtesy its loaded socio-political dialogues on Dalit emancipation and working class. In conversation with Neeraja Ramesh & Siddharth Prabhakar, director Pa Ranjith…
July 26, 2016, 3:58 PM IST
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Malay Tamils real-life Kabalis
July 26, 2016, 3:33 PM IST
Racial discrimination, unequal pay and lack of jobs in the 1970s introduced many Tamils in Malaysia to a life of crime For 58-year-old Antony*, a Tamil taxi driver in Malaysia, ‘Kabali’ is not just a…
July 26, 2016, 3:33 PM IST
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Tamils still shy away from ‘risky’ stock markets
July 25, 2016, 10:39 AM IST
Despite 12% growth in demat accounts in 2015, Tamil Nadu still lags behind Maharashtra and Gujarat. Tamil Nadu occupies a pride of place when it comes to its banking strength. And when it comes to…
July 25, 2016, 10:39 AM IST
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Beauty is a male thing too
July 23, 2016, 4:07 PM IST
More men are undergoing cosmetic surgery to correct even slight deformities An intelligent, lively and polished boy, Sharath (name changed) became suddenly withdrawn when he touched teens. He refused to go to temple or play…
July 23, 2016, 4:07 PM IST
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Have you thought about her?
July 23, 2016, 3:55 PM IST
A close relative of the woman at the heart of the July 14 molestation incident narrates the victim’s trauma My ‘cousin’ is scared. She doesn’t sleep properly. She is afraid her identity will be revealed…
July 23, 2016, 3:55 PM IST
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‘Don’ of an era
July 23, 2016, 3:37 PM IST
Unlike his Mollywood counterparts, Rajinikanth can get away with murder, Kabali and worse. One possible explanation for his incredible stardom is that he reserves his acting (and antics) only for the movie camera. For a…
July 23, 2016, 3:37 PM IST
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Sold as stuff in Broadway: Living, breathing, exotic pets
July 22, 2016, 6:34 PM IST
Kozhi market is like any other flea market in Broadway – always buzzing with people and offering alluring discounts and combos on goods. The only thing that differentiates it from other street markets here, which…
July 22, 2016, 6:34 PM IST
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A tale of Poongani, the oldest living villupaattu performer in Tamil Nadu
July 22, 2016, 5:39 PM IST
The frail 80-year-old woman stops her narration and breaks into a song. Keeping with the rhythm, she lifts her ‘veesukol’, two thick sticks, twirls them around her head and starts striking the string of an…
July 22, 2016, 5:39 PM IST
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ASI to continue its quest for Vaigai civilisation
July 20, 2016, 4:54 PM IST
Tamil Brahmi inscriptions on pottery discovered in Keeladi suggest civilization might date back to the Sangam era There hardly seems to be any excitement in Tamil Nadu over what may be one of the most…
July 20, 2016, 4:54 PM IST
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Success formula: LOL with fear
July 19, 2016, 4:04 PM IST
More filmmakers are turning to horror-comedy with the genre earning big money at the box office horror-comedy seems to be the new flavour in Tamil cinema. What could substantiate the argument better than the recent…
July 19, 2016, 4:04 PM IST
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Korean envoy proud of his Tamil ‘links’
July 19, 2016, 4:03 PM IST
“Appa,” called out a voice as the consul general of Korea Kyugsoo Kim was taking a stroll on the Mahabalipuram beach. His first impulse was to look back, thinking it was his son calling him….
July 19, 2016, 4:03 PM IST
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It was Periyar who inspired temple entry protests in Tamil Nadu
July 18, 2016, 4:10 PM IST
’77 yrs after Madurai victory, temples still shut for Dalits’ (July 12) discussed the issue of Dalits being barred from entering temples in several parts of the state despite the Temple Entry Authorisation and Indemnity…
July 18, 2016, 4:10 PM IST
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Time doyens of Tamil literature are honoured nationally
July 18, 2016, 3:52 PM IST
Critics believe Ashokamitran & Ki Rajanarayanan are top contenders of awards like Jnanpith Jnanpith award, the highest literary honour conferred upon any Indian writer, has been awarded 51 times since its inception in 1961. But…
July 18, 2016, 3:52 PM IST
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Love and jihad make for an incendiary mix
July 16, 2016, 4:45 PM IST
Along with Wilson Thomas Neighbours and relatives describe her as a devout Christian who religiously read the Bible during parish prayer meetings. Friends call her a modern girl who loved everything Western, be it music…
July 16, 2016, 4:45 PM IST
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Let’s debate not divide
July 16, 2016, 4:33 PM IST
It was over a decade ago, sometime in the early 2000s, that I went to listen to a speech by Zakir Naik while living in Thiruvananthapuram. It was the time when Muslim women of that…
July 16, 2016, 4:33 PM IST
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