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Mahabharat Quiz - Duryodhana
Oh wow, Malathi. Barring no 5, the rest was news to me. I didn't know Krishna's son married Duriyodhana's daughter (in fact, its the last sort of alliance I would have expected.). And I've always found the stories about Gandhari&…
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September 2008
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All things Arjuna
Hi, I love all these facts about Arjuna, and like Kathie, Karna's fate affects me a lot more than the others, perhaps. Speaking of which - (out of academic interest) what do you guys think was the real motivation behind Karna's instinct t…
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August 2008
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Quiz on Draupadi
Dear Malathi, Its been quite a while since I met someone so interested (and knowledgeable) on the subject as you are :) I've always wanted to believe that Arjuna did resent the others coming in - instead of the general washed up view that…
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August 2008
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Quiz on Draupadi
Hi, Perhaps Chithra's Darupadi was a bit materialistic - and I found it a bit irritating, the way she couldn't seem to understand the very basic things about human emotions. But I did like the way Vyasa was brought in, and several other c…
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August 2008
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All things Arjuna
Hi, I'm being infected with Mahabharatha fever too.:) (Speaking of which, anyone read Chithra banerjee Divakaruni's book on Draupadi, The Palace of Illusions?) As to the wild boar and Lord Shiva - wasn't that for the Pasupatha Asthr…
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August 2008
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Olympic Gold Medal
Hi, It was 22 years ago, I believe.
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August 2008
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Uliyin Osai - Rediff Review
Hi, I didn't say the music wasn't appealing - I said I'd expected classic fare from Ilaiyaraja :) - this was the work of a so-so director. Its like passing with 40 % and passing with 90%. In UO, the maestro passes - that's becau…
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July 2008
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Uliyin Osai, only for Ilayaraja's fans- A Rediff Article.
Hi all, First off, Satish, nice of you to post the link here. I'm not too sure of how the movie will turn out - the trailer doesn't seem to hold out much hope. :) I rather suspect the maestro felt some of those vibes. As to the comments …
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June 2008
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Kamal Haasan’s ‘Dasavatharam’draws effusive early reactions
Guys, Be prepared for being a little let down. Watched the movie with the rediff team - and I have to say that the script is shoddy. Oh, no doubt that Kamal has certainly done a great job - in a few roles, not all of them. As for Asin ... gods. The…
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June 2008
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Jatavarman Sundara Pandiyan I ???
Dear all, Vijay: Thanks so much for the info - I think this was the missing mail I couldn't get my hands on. Malathi: !!! This was prescribed as non-detailed text? All I remember from my own schooldays was some drab collection - I certainly …
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June 2008
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On TB Script Part - 1 History of Writing
Hi all, I must say, these seem to be great ideas. Not to mention the fact I get to learn more and more about our history - and get more material to write :) Looking forward to it.
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May 2008
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Dasavatharam :: Trailer link
Hi all, I just finished reveiwing Dasavatharam songs - they were very mediocre. maybe the visuals will help them. As of now, its pretty dull stuff.
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April 2008
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Can animals predict death
Hi all, Idintha Kottai is my favourite. I can think of very few authors who managed to capture the spirit of the paranormal with its full eerie flavour. Kalki was a past master. If only he'd lived long enough for a full-fledged ghost story! Th…
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December 2007
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VIKADAN - KALKI - KUMUDHAM
Dear sps, Thanks for still remembering me - I've practically vanished off the face of the earth :) On an aside, just thought I'd share this with you: I've written two shortstories for Chandamama based on Thamizh history - one is set…
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December 2007
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Parthiban Kanavu
Dear Ve, It *is* Saroja Devi. I've seen the movie about a dozen times. :)
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pavithranivas
August 2007
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Tamil novel released
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August 2007
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Photo at the home page...
That's Padmavasan's work. P.
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pavithranivas
July 2007
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Ponniyin Selvan
Oy, that's a nice, creative piece. Everyone in PS, trading emails! Although the image of Vandhiyathevan wandering around with a cellphone is somewhat disturbing, to say the least. :)
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pavithranivas
June 2007
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Kaviri Mainthan in Chennai Book Fair 2007
Dear all, I just wanted to congratulate Venkat and Ram too. *Wonderful accomplishments - we're all so proud of you!* I'll definitely be picking up your books when I visit the Book Fair (v soon, as it's almost at an end.) Once again,…
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January 2007
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mylapore festival
I'm going to be there this evening, around 6.30 PM. Anyone else coming?
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pavithranivas
January 2007
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PS Rangoli Competetion / PS CALENDER
Dear all, Sri, this is great news! There's going to be a Rangoli competition? Wow! I'd love to join. May I have more details please? Please? My two cents about the calendar: I think we have to get permission from Maniam Selvan to use the…
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pavithranivas
January 2007
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Social calendar for the year
I thought we were going in for PS-specific/Kalki-specific Days. Like the day Vandiyathevan sets sail for Ilankai, or the "day" or the "Day" they crown Uthama Chozha ... even if we can't pin-point the exact days, we could sor…
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December 2006
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Ponniyin Selvan - CALENDER 2007
The calender looks like a very nice idea. Cool. Since this is a PS calender, wouldn't it be great to have scenes/characters from PS? The places (Temples and such) have been featured on other calenders quite a bit. This would be a very novel id…
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December 2006
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Kaviri Mainthan
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December 2006
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Respect and Admiration
Dear all, Doc Arun, you said it. I've often daydreamed about being magically transported to the life and times of Raja Raja Chozhan - only to decide, unwillingly, that it wouldn't really be a nice thing at all. Worst of all would be the …
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pavithranivas
November 2006
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PS in English
Hi Deepa, Almost. Final editing's being done (I'm doing it now. :) Cover's been decided, and we're coming to some kind of concensus for illustrations inside. It should go to press by the end of this month - first week of Decembe…
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pavithranivas
November 2006
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PS in English
That copy's been around from '99, I think. It's very popular - all five volumes selling like hot cakes. :) The Macmillan people commissioned CVK to translate the book.
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pavithranivas
November 2006
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Kalki's Impact
Dear all, First, a (belated) welcome to all the newbies. :) >>>>My vote is for SS. Yay! Yay! Someone who likes SS more than PS! Okay, I myself am a fanatic about PS, but it's nice to know that you appreciate SS for its merits. :…
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November 2006
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Introducig V.sumeetha as a ps fan
Hello, Ah, Sumeetha. Haven't heard from her in a while. Yes, she was translating PS ... and then it tapered off after a while. Thanks for bringing back memories. :)
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November 2006
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beach meeting- saturday
Lol, I think I'll pitch in too. :) Pavithra.
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pavithranivas
September 2006
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