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CHENNAI: The anticipation was electric when Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 hit theatres. Fans of the epic saga held their breath, eager to see how Mani Ratnam would bring Kalki’s beloved characters to life on the big screen. That same anticipation filled the air at the Taj Coromandel for the launch of Ponniyin Selvan’s English translation by Gowri Ramnarayan, the oldest granddaughter of author Kalki Krishnamurthy. The Tamil classic is presented in two parts for English readers: Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 - The First Flood and Part 2 - The Cyclone. A poignant moment arose when a member of the audience shared that reading Ponniyin Selvan taught her Tamil, underscoring the novel’s deep cultural resonance.

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Mani Ratnam on why he didn’t make Ponniyin Selvan as web series: 'Even if I wanted to, who would’ve given me the dates?'

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Mani Ratnam talks about glorification of violence in films ahead of Ponniyin Selvan 2: 'War sequences should be...'

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When the COVID-19 pandemic struck in early 2020, historian Ramachandra Guha found himself unable make his quarterly trips to the archives that nourished and punctuated his writing. Stranded, he “took …

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The Hindu Litfest 2024: A sneak peek into Chennai’s literary carnival

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Step into the enchanting world of words and ideas as The Hindu Litfest unveils its much-anticipated 2024 edition — a literary spectacle that transcends the boundaries of conventional book festivals. …

Chennai Hindu 2024 Workshop

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Tamil writer Charu Nivedita’s Conversations with Aurangzeb, translated by Nandini Krishnan, is an unpredictable book. In the lead-up to The Hindu Lit Fest 2024 on January 26-27, Nivedita and Krishnan …

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Remember Ponniyin Selvan illustrator Maniam? A look through his works

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A simplistic recreation of one of Italian artist Fortunino Matania’s pieces, now framed on a paper yellowed with time, was what earned Loganathan aka Maniam Selven his father, Maniam’s approval. …

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After making waves with Telugu and Tamil superstars, glam diva Pooja Hegde is doing her maiden female-centric Tamil film and it is touted to be a gripping thriller. Later, with …

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A perfect murder: ‘Ponniyin Selvan: II’ There were any number of gruelling action sequences in Indian films this year. Background is foreground: ‘Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam’ One of the most radical …

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Ooty Literary Festival honours Perumal Murugan

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On a sunny autumn morning, the Gothic-hall of the iconic century-old Nilgiri Library resonated with cheers as writer Perumal Murugan received his Lifetime Achievement Award for fostering literary arts and …

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Mani Ratnam's wife Suhasini praises Aishwarya Rai, says she has 'qualities public may not always see’

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Hindustan Times

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Greta Lee’s Nora turns her back to Teo Yoo’s Hae Sung and to a life she could no longer even daydream, and walks back to John Magaro’s Arthur, a life …

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Trisha reacts to rumours of her wedding: Keep calm and...

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