Arjuna’s Pilgrimage
The Pandavas escaped the wax palace built by Duryodhana to kill them after Yudhishtra was appointed crown prince. they emerged out of incognito only after Draupadi Swayamvaram. Subsequently, the Pandavas were … Continue reading
Thiraipaarvai Madhan
I have come across very few people who can tell bare facts in a pleasant way. Madhan is one of them. He can quickly and easily tell you the truth … Continue reading
What’s with this school boyish attitude?
Two incidents that have happened yesterday and today have made me feel that the world hasn’t grown up yet. Two Italian marines were accused of gunning down fishermen in the … Continue reading
Kadal Movie Review
Note: This post contains spoilers and full story of Kadal. I heard reviews of Kadal before I saw the movie. All reviews unanimously said that the movie was a big … Continue reading
Meeting and Parting
My grandparents, aunt, uncle and cousin were coming home! Nearly a year since I saw them. They would be here for 4 days and I would be going my mother’s … Continue reading
Viswaroopam!
Kamal Hassan’s Viswaroopam has begun screening in theatres across Tamilnadu. A lot happened in a 2 to 3 week span over this movie. Ranging from Muslims wanting censors on the … Continue reading
Kalavu
References: Kamil Zvelebil “The Smile of Murugan. On Tamil Literature of South India”, Leiden, E.J. Brill, 1973 Natalie Savelyeva – http://www.natyam.ru/fivelands.html The ancient Tamils were a very artistic people. The … Continue reading
Hava Nagila! 