Of Tamil Thoughts and English Novels

In the winter of his life R K Narayan allowed me to make his acquaintance.
I consider it a rare honour that has come my way ever. He had turned 90- “It’s just a number, nothing to celebrate”, he had remarked with his trademark detached amusement when I wished him then. He shared his time and [...]

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Depilatory Sexuality

Time was then when a woman’s sari slipped and led to an epic battle called Mahabharata. Eons later, when a modern Indian woman’s sari would slip many men would be distracted. I mean, we know men worshipped Nargis as she warbled in the moonlight with Raj Kapoor, but they sure were distracted when R.Kapoor made [...]

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Krishna, Myths and History Books

It’s tough travelling down the back lanes of history and mythology. Where do myths begin? Where does history take precedence and how do religious beliefs reign supreme? Is it irrational to expect logic while expressing belief?
Amma was a student of history but she is an ardent believer in myths. I am untrustworthy. I can shift [...]

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