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Changes in India
Thank you Venkat for the map and for all the input. My story was just 'paatti kadhai' i have no idea how much was fact, just quoted that for names. The recent karnataka decision to rename Bangalore 'Bendha kaalu' (boiled beans) …

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Changes in India
Dr Sri, thank you for writing, I understand from Venkat's intro that you are a surgeon based out of UK, Vanakkam. I don't know what to make about the name changes, I used to argue very much against them but some have been accepted so not …

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iniya puthandu vazhthukkal
Satish, your passion is well placed. I also hear that temples are not allowed to read 'panchangam' and are being forced to abide by english new year. I am very much shocked myself. But at this time I believe there are more things to be sho…

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Woodlands Drive in is no more
I had no idea Madhan was part of the old journalist team. I agree completely that Cho rarely 'blends in' anywhere, so perhaps that is a wise decision only. I disagree though that he was any genius. He was and is an intelligent man, more i…

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manainan and savi
SPS, am not sure I will be visiting in June/July, sincere apologies. My trips unfortunately given my work schedule are somewhat disorganised, usually known only a month or so ahead. Thank you so much for asking, please do go ahead with others for n…

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Woodlands Drive in is no more
SPS sir, sounds like you have a great plan, hope it works out. It is a privilege meeting such old stalwarts as Madam Seethalakshmi and even hear about all associated. Since you mentioned old journalists I would suggest add the ageing Cho Sir? Mania…

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Woodlands Drive in is no more
Yes, the rivalry between these two journalists was really boosting magazine sales then. To more intelligent readers used to Kalki and the outspoken magazine tradition it was shameful outright 'kakka pidikkal'. Both Saavi and Manian were go…

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Woodlands Drive in is no more
Wow.. I used to like his travel stories, very much, he was one of the oldest writers of travelogues. He was also the fist among revivers of Bhakti in magazine culture with Gnana Bhoomi. I must confess though towards his later days he became just ano…

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the flood in hindu mythology
Ravi, very interesting points of view!! I agree completely with you that the asuras cannot be compared to Hitler, matter of fact very few of them could even be classified as 'evil' all their acts were very subjective, and that is often tim…

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the flood in hindu mythology
Ravi, very well put!!! I agree with most of what you say. Scientists like Stephen Hawking though do not agree that the 'bigger intelligence' is necessarily kind to man, or more appropriate the restoration of 'dharma' need not …

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Happy Chitirai 1st
Puthhaandu Vazhuthhukkal everyone!!

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Woodlands Drive in is no more
Dear Madam, are you referring to Idhayam Pesugiradhu Maniyan? Just to understand, Thank you Malahti

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Woodlands Drive in is no more
I bought a book for my father last time called Madras, An architectural heritage - it is out of print and I paid a good sum of money to get it from indiaclub.com. The book has several pictures and stories about buildings in old chennai - many of wh…

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catalogue of works
I got excited too soon..the site has no options to purchase the books, the login and checkout are not working, perhaps they are still building it. Anyone who is interested perhaps Giri trading agency or Udumalai.com are better.

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vantiyathevan
Yes that is a rather common problem nowadays, with the slow death of the printed magazine and increasing assault of cable and internet, old habits such as reading and book discussions are also dying as well. I was reading a book by Sudha Narayanamo…

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the flood in hindu mythology
Ravi, to me it does not matter if Krishna was 'physical' or not. Matter of fact the more we want to see all these things like present day/in movies etc the more of a hurdle it is to spiritual progress. The Mahabharat by the way is not a s…

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catalogue of works
Thank you for sharing this wonderful site!! I know where to order now and am truly thrilled!! The pics are an eyesore on almost all the covers, not just that one. Completely out of tune with the time and age of the story.

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vantiyathevan
Also this whole thing about being 'escapist', I think the best answer for that came from Chakrapani, the film producer who owned Vijaya Studioes with Nagi Reddy and made many memorable movies in those days. Chakrapani said movie makers, wr…

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the flood in hindu mythology
Thanks. My take on the Mahabharat and especially the Gita is that it is an allegorical war, not a real one. This was a great movie, no offence to that but I dont' believe the war and the message of the Gita was so literal, it is a lot more deep…

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vantiyathevan
Very well described, yes manimekalai's death in PS and sivakami's conclusion in SS are some of the most poignant writings of Kalki. My mother used to say when SS was serialised the last time even men were crying in public for the last epis…

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vantiyathevan
My understanding is that historically Kundavi and Vandiyadevan had a daughter who was again one of Arul Mozhi's many wives.

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the flood in hindu mythology
I am not sure how 911 and wwii can classify among 'pralayams' big or small, they are man made disasters. What I find interesting is how humans are connected into natural disasters - Sri Krishna's tribe kills one another due to over…

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Songbird in Springtime -- MS Amma
Hi Swetha, nice to meet you and very nice article on MSS, thanks :)) I havent met her, I have seen her, at a distance, while I was young, in my teens. She used to stay with my relative for concerts in and around Bangalore and we would be allowed to…

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the flood in hindu mythology
Sri Krishna's demise in Mahabharat is followed by a great flood that drowns Dwaraka. Dwaraka is still an under water temple.

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Why Kalki Gardens was sold
Yes, I see what you are saying, thanks.

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Why Kalki Gardens was sold
Venkatesh, I can think of no better response than this article.. http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/mp/2003/06/11/stories/2003061100040100.htm Malathi

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Why Kalki Gardens was sold
I disagree that the egmore building was a 'better landmark'. Kalki Gardens was the cradle of the freedom movement in southern India. If the government can preserve Jinnah's house they could not step in and save this building for th…

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Web - World
Arun, I agree with you, am really young to this group so not sure what the past has been. In my personal experience *most* friends I know are like what you describe, they have some opinions of people particulary and feel offended if others bring up…

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Why Kalki Gardens was sold
It was sold by Sadasivam to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and group and demolished soon after. The demolition of Kalki Gardens tore apart the hearts of many sincere madrasis and some of whom even offered money to the extent the could. The government did clo…

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vantiyathevan
Very nice summary, thank you. I am not a big fan of Saandilyan, be it social or historical. Vikaraman is ok, he used to write under another name, forget what. I used to like Kovi Manisegaran sometimes, anyone remember his work?

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