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Samanadhu in the wedding house.

“Payasam”: Vasanth S. Sai’s sensitive retelling of a Thi. Janakiraman short story

In his film adaptation of Thi. Janakiraman’s Tamil short story “Payasam”, film-maker Vasanth S. Sai succeeds in bringing alive the spirit of this fabl

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Critters Around our Homes, Sanjay Sondhi, illustrated by Sushama Durve, Kalpavriksh, 2018, pages 65, Rs.150.

Fabulous nature

These 11 books on various aspects of conservation have been created by a team of authors and illustrators who understand the mind of children.

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Bronze bonanza

In this elegantly produced book, the art historian Job Thomas examines outstanding bronze sculptures from the Chola period and their subsequent disper

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Dasiattam in Madurai. It is out of this style of dance that Bharatanatyam evolved and came to be performed as concerts.

Devadasi influence in Tamil cinema

The history of the advance of Tamil cinema is intimately linked to members of the Devadasi community who switched from being drama artistes to working

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Elephants in the wild

A sparkling new book on Asian elephants allows readers to see different dimensions of this animal that has been close to humans for millennia.

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Towering politician

The book portrays the many facets of the Odisha stalwart Biju Patnaik and his contribution to Indian politics.

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Winged wonders

The tiny island on the southern-most part of Tasmania, with rainforests, lagoons and bays, bursts alive with birds of rare feathers.

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Birding in Bruny Island

The tiny island on the southern-most part of Tasmania, with rainforests, lagoons and bays, bursts alive with birds of rare feathers.

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Elephants down the ages

Informative studies on the history of the elephant in South Asia and its relations with human beings in the past, present and the future.

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Jain vestiges

The Jain ruins of Anandamangalam in Tamil Nadu, though small in size, have sufficient details to merit close attention.

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A lone Female bear

In the land of bears

The Daroji sloth bear sanctuary near Hampi in Karnataka is an ideal example of what can be done in conservation in a developing country.

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His film world

Jayakanthan interpreted effectively through visuals the spirit of his literary works, leaving behind memorable Tamil films.

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