Monday, May 20, 2019

Made in Mylapore

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Randy Pausch of “The Last Lecture” fame was waiting at a Doctor’s office.  Carnegie Mellon University had invited him to give what was to ...
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Monday, May 6, 2019

(He)Art Beats: Mahendran’s “Nenjathai Killathey”

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Watching Nenjathai Killathey , which released in 1980, in 2019 is quite a joyous experience for any cineaste.   Not just for the glorious ...
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Sunday, April 21, 2019

An elusive triangle: Reflections on interpersonal relationships

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As we chatted over a cup of tea, my friend ‘drew’ a triangle with his fingers.  His right hand was at around his waist level, as he starte...
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Thursday, April 4, 2019

The first step of a 30-year journey: Revisiting Pudhiya Paadhai

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Come April 14, it would have been 30 years since Pudhiya Paadhai released in the theaters to a rapturous response.  Making his debut as a...
Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Time (to) Travel

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HE seems so near, yet so far.   Today marks the 25 th death anniversary of my maternal grandpa.   But no, this post is not about him....
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Thursday, March 7, 2019

A glimpse of Kamal’s vision: Reflections on “Raja Paarvai”

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It was a sign of things to come.   The year was 1981.   Less than 10 years from making his debut as an (adult) actor, Kamal Haasan had mad...
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Friday, February 22, 2019

Standing Firm in Infirmity

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Bittersweet.   That is the word that best summarizes my feelings when I flip through any photo album from the past.     The more distant t...
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