I was hauled up by one traditional Tamil scholar, who argued that Tholkappiyam ... but I can say that all the ‘aham’ (love) poems that depict life as found in the Sangam classics, thereby ...

Quoting a poem of popular Tamil poet Bharathidasan, the Chief Minister made it clear that the manipulation to impose Hindi will never succeed with the Tamils. Taking to ‘X’ he posted the poem ...

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I’ve since sent it to Mr A Palaniappan, the head Tamil specialist at the Singapore Parliament, to review my translation.” He continued: “It’s easier to convey the spirit of the poem ...

to keep their wings dry. Only the dragonflies wander.

Tamil literature scholar S Raghuraman wears another hat. He is a resource person for Bharatnatyam dancers, providing them lyrics and songs for their performances. CHENNAI: Tamil literature scholar ...