Five distinct societies evolved in South India during the pre-historical period: hunter-gatherers; pastoralists; agriculturalists; fishermen; and nomads of the semi-arid…
Haiku: Neon Life
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Records Lost to History
Historians divide the history of Tamilakam into three chronological periods: Pre-historical times (pre 3rd century BCE) The Sangam era (3rd…
Haiku: Frogs
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21. Silappatikaram: Arakan Abduction
I wiped away the imaginary spittle and smiled. I was with Mother in the tent. The caravan had camped for…
20. Silappatikaram: Demonic Possession
Within moments, Old Ayah, who had been with us for a hundred years, ran out. The old coot dragged me…
Haiku: Third Wind
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19. Silappatikaram: The River Incident
Now, as I lay in the tent, the caravan having stopped for the night and Mother’s snores keeping me awake,…
18. Silappatikaram: Adult Games and Drama Children
Everyone kept saying Madurai, which was about a hundred leagues and several days away. But Uncle’s farm was on the…
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Haiku: Ages of Mankind
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