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Do You Know?Due to the impact of post-modernism I had tried to give an anti-poetry. Traditionalists,please excuse me.
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You Are the God NowA confidence-builder.Intends to motivate the depressed youth. -
TraitorJust an outburst on insincere husbands. -
Is Man a Super-being?The modern life has changed the personality of man.A lament over the current status of man. -
Tears Are More Powerful Than BombsA poem mourning the death of innocent lives on May 16,17& 18 at SriLanka.
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We Deeply MournA poem mourning the death of Sixty-three thousand innocent lives on SriLanka, due to military bombing on this day,previous year. -
May-18:A Dark Spot in the History of MankindJust my reflections on the genocide carried out by the military junta in SriLanka on May 16th,17th and 18th.
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MotherA Free verse on Mother. -
Valentine's Day-A Freeverse on Valentine's day.
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LOVEA free verse on Love.
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"A Criticism of Free Verse in Tamil of Singapore" by M.ThiyagarajanThis is a book review of mine.The book under review is a critical appraisal of Free verse written in Tamil by Singaporeans.
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I Am Sixty-four TodayJust an expression of my experience in this world -
How to Quarrel with Your Wife Successfully?The family quarrel is a social problem in a welfare state.This article advises a husband to quarrel to get an appreciation from his wife.
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Nobel for ObamaA poem congratulating Obama for the award of Nobel prize being conferred and an appeal to lead the world to Peace.
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The Psychology of BloggingThis article attempts to give an introduction to the intellectual pursuits to analyze the psychology of blogging.
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DreamsJust a description of our dreams and expression of my dreams.
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Golden Jubilee of Poet Peru.MathiyazaganThis slideshow consists of the photos taken on the 50th birth anniversary of a Tamil poet by name Peru.Mathiyazagan.By profession,he is a veterinary scientist,teaching in Tamilnadu veterinary sciences University. -
Review of a Collection of Poems in English"Awake! Arise" is a collection of English poems written by a veterinary scientist,by name Peru.Mathiyazhagan.This is the report of my lecture given in honor of the poet as well as an introduction of this book.
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They Call it as Welfare CampsA louder thinking on the inocent people who are kept in camps and ill-treated by the state.An appeal to the international community to save the innocent souls from torture by the military junta and to give a honorable living.
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A Heaven in EarthHow to create a Heaven in this earth?Please read
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TearsA description of the wonderful gift-Tears.
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To Marie DavisLove and affection are the real keys to Heaven in earth.
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Election to the Indian ParliamentJust my observation about the election to the Indian Parliament and its result.
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For My Young Friends Who Face UnemploymentJust a word of consolation and an appeal for the unemployed to face the challenges in life without loosing heart.
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India's Marathon Poll-What Will Be the Outcome?India has accomplished its marathon election which took a month to complete its election to form a Parliament and subsequently a government.This article intends to analyze the outcome.
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A Poem on Swine FluThis is just an appeal for the unity of mankind.
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How to Tackle a Second Wife?Just to share my painful experience, for the past two decades, with AC readers.
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Wife or Week-End Companion?Just a description of our family life.The attention to family is diverted to office and business.How to establish this important social institution-Family?
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An Ode to My FatherJust a tribute to my Father,a renowned Professor in his time;A dedicated linguist who fought for the emancipation of Tamil from the clutches of the adamant government which neglected the language of the soil and imposed Hindi on Tamils. -
Refugees in Their Own LandJust a description of the untold sufferings of the Eelam Tamils and the silence of UN for a long time and its recent observations.
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India for a Ceasefire in SriLankaThe government of India which fully supported SriLanka in the Genocide of Tamil minority living there,now is trying its best to bring down a halt to the war.
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Let Us Write a New HistoryAn appeal to rewrite the History to eliminate the distortions and illusions.
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AbortionIn these days of global melt down,many husbands advise their wives to prevent child-birth to retain their jobs.The emotional outburst of a would-be-mother is portrayed here. -
What is a Poem?Just a description of the salient features of Poetry.
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A Call to Save Millions of LivesJust to describe appeals over the world to save the lives of Tamils in Srilanka -
My Bitter Experience with PaypalJust to caution my friends to be more vigilant while they are using on-line accounts.
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Happy Woman's DayHere is a description of the current state of women in India and a wish for the best to come.
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India Loves ObamaAN acrostic poem on Barack Hussein Obama.
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Excuse Me FriendsJust an appeal to my fellow content producers at AC.
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Born to Be KilledJust a humanitarian appeal expressing deep sorrow for the plight of the innocent Ealam Tamils
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A Hearty Welcome to ObamaA poem welcoming Obama to the supreme post of the super-power with a request to work for a significant change.
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My Book-release functionMy book-release function which was held on 30/12/2008 had been reported in my latest post.Photos taken during the function are uploaded here for your view. -
My Book Release FunctionJust to give a brief report of my Book-release function. -
Never Think of RevengeJust a louder thinking on current affairs
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Come on 2009!Just a louder thinking.
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Goodbye 2008Just a louder thinking
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Modern Tamil Poets-20Introduction of Modern Tamil Poets continues. -
Modern Tamil Poets-19Introduction of Modern Tamil Poets continues.
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Modern Tamil Poets-18Introduction of Modern Tamil Poets continues.
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Modern Tamil Poets-17Introduction of Modern Tamil Poets continues.
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Modern Tamil Poets-16Introduction of Modern Tamil poets continues.
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Flash-1This is just my expression of experience in my life.I am sharing my experience as well as recording it by these short verses.
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Modern Tamil Poets-15Introduction of Modern Tamil Poets continues.
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Modern Tamil Poets-14Introduction of Modern Tamil Poets continues.
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Modern Tamil Poets-13Introduction of Modern Tamil Poets continues.
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Modern Tamil Poets-12Introduction of Modern Tamil Poets continues.
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Modern Tamil Poets-11Introduction of Modern Tamil Poets continues.
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Modern Tamil Poets: 4Introduction to Modern Tamil poets continues.
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Modern Tamil Poets: 3Introduction of modern Tamil poets continues.
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Introduction to Modern Tamil Poets: 2Introduction to Tamil poets continues.
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Introduction to Modern Tamil Poets1This is to introduce modern Tamil poets.
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100 Lectures on 100 PoetsIn the Y.M.C.A.Literary wing of Y.M.C.A. Esplanade branch at Chennai I have given One Hundred lectures on 100 poets.This is a notable incident in the literary field.
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Bush is My GuruWhen a journalist violently threw his shoes at Bush, he withstood the violence and simply smiled away the indecent happening.
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What is a Festival?A probe into the psychology of festival and an appeal to the mankind to care for others.Jesus reminds us as our duty to help others in all possible ways.
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Am I Sixty Two?Today I am Sixty two.I wish all the AC content producers the best wishes.
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Jesus CameWe need self-criticism.We should realize our follies and try to correct us.Otherwise we will have to collapse.
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Eye DonationPoet Maria Teresa is a well known Tamil poet famous for her poems on Nature and Humanism.Her appeal for Eye Donation in Tamil is translated by me and given in this post.
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Haiku Poems of ArivumathiI have already given an introduction about Poet Arivumathi. in one of my previous posts.In this post I have translated some of his Haiku poems.
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Victory of Obama Will Bring Many BenefitsV.M.Sethuraman,an illusrious poet from Tamilanadu,India greets Obama and foretells many benefits for the mankind due to Obama's regime in U.S.His poem is translated by the blogger.
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Positive Thinking to Drive Away StressAlready I have introduced Poet Thaaraa bhaarati in this site.This post is about one of his poems very famous for its positive thinking.
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Time is a Wonderful MaidThis is a poem on Time by a Tamil poet Minnoor Seenivasan,a celebrity in literary field and my friend.
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Come On!Sing Merrily!A Tamil poem written by a celebrated poet of Tamilnadu,named Minnoor Srinivasan,describes how to avoid stress and strain.As this is needed for the younger generation I am translating it in English and dedicating to the CA readers.
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SUICIDEJust an appeal to those who are depressed and go to the extreme of thinking suicide as the best remedy for all their pressing problems.
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Ode to Martin Luther King Jr.,This poem praises Martin Luther King Jr.,for the success of Barrack Obama,and remembers him in this context.
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There Are Children CryingAn appeal to care for the children throughout the world who are starving and unattended.
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Wars No MoreA request to avoid wars to the newly elected Leader Obama
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Hats Off to U.SThe election of Obama as US president is a historical miracle and gives a strong base for democracy in this century.
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My WifeJust an appreciation of my wife's best qualities
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Is There Any God?Just an appeal for humanist consideration to undemocratic autocracies who do not care for the lives of their citizens
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The Rape of a Christian Nun and the Fate of JusticeThe Law-enforcing authorities have a nexus with the culprits and have given protection for them to indulge in sexual torture.
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Modern Tamil PoetryIt gives an introduction to Modern Tamil Poetry.
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God and SatanJust an analysis of the human behavior
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TNF-National Convention at Pittsburgh-PartIIAdescription about this convention and a note on my participation
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Obama Will Lead to ProsperityIf US suffers the whole world suffers.For a prosperous future Obama's leadership is essential.An appeal to voters for electing Obama.
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The Rape of a Christian NunIn a dastardly act,religious fanatics committed the atrocity of sexual assault on a Christian Nun in Orissa.
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Guardian of IndiaOde to Sonia Gandhi,a leaders whom always I admire
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How to Shine as an Ideal Soul Mate?Just an attempt to give some suggestions to become an ideal soul mate.
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What is Feminism?This is just to know about the awareness about literary theories among people interested in Literature.
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Paul Kurtz in TamilnaduPaul Kurtz,a renowned Humanist,has now come on a visit to Tamilnadu,India.This article intends to welcome him and give a brief introduction about him.
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Rename the 'White House'An appeal to preserve the unity and amity in US
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Obama SmilesA reflection on seeing the photo of a pair of sandals bearing Obama's images with a smiling face
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TNF-National Convention at Pittsburgh-Part -IA description of a Non-Profit organization,incorporated in US,its National convention held at Pittsburgh and my participation in this function.
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A War Against WarI had an opportunity to visit Alamo.I wish to appreciate the historic sense of Americans and their sincere attempts to preserve monuments and documents..But in general ,we should avoid wars in future for the unity of mankind.This thought provoked me to write this piece.
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Predictions for Barack ObamaThis is just an astrological report from a professional astrologer for Barack Obama
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Mall of AmericaJust my reflections after I visited MegaMall or Mall of America at Minneapolis with my friend Dr.Bharathidasan
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The Secret of Success in LifeJust an observation about the human behavior.
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River MississipiMy reflections on seeing Mississipi
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MINNEAPOLISJust my views on the city Minneapolis where I now reside.
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Again to US with LoveJust sharing some information about my plan to visit US
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I Love You America- Part IVMy experience at U.C.Berkeley,an intellectual capitol of U.S.
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I Love You America - ParT IIIMy experiences at US-This post describes the greatness of Professor George L.Hart.
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I Love You America - PartIIJust sharing my experience during my US visits.
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I Love You America-Part IJust sharing the pleasure I gained from my US visits
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SexJust sharing some thoughts on Sex,the vital energy of mankiond
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Marriage-A Boon or Bane?An analysis of the present disintegration of the family system.
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DivorceA louder thinking on Divorce
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Morning ScenesEveryman's experience of the daily morning sequence ,looked in a different way.
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Haiku-A Few WordsThis is just to cricize the misconceptions on Haiku and wondering the beauty of the Japanese Haikus.
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LonelinessDescribes the melancholy and despair I am experiencing after my grandchildren went with their parents for the week-end
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Self PityThe mental agony often experienced by many of us.
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Gems of Associated Content-1A serial of articles on my favorite content producers
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Cathies' PoemsIt is just an appreciation of Cathies' poems published through Associated Content.It admires her poetic skills and wishes to share the pleasure with everyone in the AC community.
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Shakespeare Will Live in MuseumPoet Salai Ilanthiraiyan,a Revolutionary poet from Tamilnadu,India tells that if we live an ideal life cherishing the sublime values there is no need of any classic like Shakespeare and they can be kept in Museum.
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An Interview with Poet Pon.SelvaganapathyAn Interview with a prominent Modern Tamil Poet about Poetry
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Poet Pon.Selvaganapathy On NatureA description of Nature as found in the poems of Pon.Selvaganapathy
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Emancipation of the OppressedThe outburst of Poet Inquilab on the atrocities committed on Dalits,the oppressed sect of India is explained.
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Haiku Poems of ThamizhanbanA selection of some Haiku poems written in Tamil by Poet Thamizhanban.
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Thamizhanban's Poetic TechniquesTwo poems as examples of the poet's innovative techniques
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Poet KavimugilKavimugil is famous for his Haiku-model poems.
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Poet Poovai AmuthanPoet Poovai Amuthan is a multifaceted genius,who is famous for his rhythmic poems.
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DepressionJust an analysis of depression and an emphasis on the need of good friendship to drive away depression
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Poet ArivumathiPoet Arivumathi is a modern Tamil poet,who belongs to Bharatidasan school.He stands for the liberation of the oppressed people from the clutches of orthodox religion.
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Poet ThamizhazhaganPoet Thamizhazhagan belongs to Bharatidasan school and particularly celebrated for his musical rhythms in his poems.Not only form but also content is also superb and sublime in his poems.
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Poet Manivendhan(Mu.Pi.Paa)Poet Manivendhan alias Mu.Pi.Paa is a promoinent poet who belongs to Revolutionary Poet Bharatidasan school.
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Poet PonnadiyanIn India,where people do not know about their might and often fall in the feet of those who occupy the power-center poets like Ponnadiyan are needed to arouse self-respect in their minds.
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Poet KuloththunganKuloththungan is a modern Tamil poet,who belongs to Bharatidasan school.He hails humanism as the source of power and progress.
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Limeraiku Poems in TamilPoet Thamizhanban has ventured to bring a volume of Limeraiku poems in Tamil following its Japan model.This article wishes to introduce those poems with the help of some translations by the blogger.
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Week- EndJust a slice of life
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Abstract Poetry-IIIJust to explain how we have to understand abstract poems
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Abstract Poetry-IIWhat is an abstract poetry?How far it is successful in Tamil?Answers to these questions are attempted here.
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Abstract Poetry-IAn abstract poem of a prominent Tamil poet translated to give an example
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Poet E.S.MuthusamiA Poet who cared for the slum-dwellers ;His poetry is centred on the plight of the poor
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" Poetry is My Penance"A significant Modern Tamil Poet whose genius is not yet properly recognized by readers of Tamil Poetry.
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Key of a Happy HomeIf Parents quarrel among themselves what will be the fate of the kids?
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Excuse Me If I Am WrongJust an analysis of the happenings on Valentine's day.A regret to the loss of regards for the sublime values.
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Smile Please!We can keep away from worries if we learn to live with a smiling face at all circumstances.Irrespective of the kind of things that may happen,we should face boldly all the challenges in our life.
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Blogging is My BirthrightMany difficulties in day to day life hamper the blogging activity.But for a blogger,there can be no hindrance to blogging from any corner of the world.
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WordA poem which describes the various usages and effects of word
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House-ArrestThis poem intends to highlight the difficulties faced by the retired people in daily life and wishes to motivate the younger generation to understand them and let them live the life in peace.
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Haiku Poetry in TamilThis article intends to give the Haiku poems written in Tamil by a modern poet,named Amuthabarathi and translated by the blogger.
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Never Beat a Child!In U.S.,Singapore and other nations there are stringent measures and laws to prevent cruelty towards children.But in my country,India,Parents are beating their children mercilessly.This poem is an appeal to them.
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EyesJust ramblings on Eyes
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January25-Martyrs' DayIn January,25,1965,people of Tamilnadu staged agitation to fight for their linguistic human rights,in protest against the imposition of Hindi as the sole official language of India.13 People burnt themselves,while thousands of people were shot dead by the police.
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No More WeepingWomen should cultivate the courage to withstand challenging difficulties that arise in life.
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Ten Things I like in WomenWomen are God's representatives;definitely they are superior than men;We have to understand their supremacy and adore them.
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Significance of Pongal FestivalPongal festival is compared with Thanks giving day as it is meant to express thanks to the sun,rain,earth,peasants,cattle and every neighbor.
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Up!Up!Hillary!Welcoming Hillary Clinton for the U.S.Presidential election and wishing her all success to get the throne of U.S.President
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Laugh AwayA Poem contributed to confidence-building and self-improvement.
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Achieve SomethingJust an appeal for the unity of mankind and motivation for positive action
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Benazir BhuttoAn elegy on the late leader of Pakistan who is assassinated by perpetrators of Justice.
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Future is BrightA poem expressing concern over the lack of serious reading and a hope for the best in future
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A Christmas Gift to Tamil ReadersThis article describes an epic composed and published recently about the mission of a dedicated Christian.
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Poet Salai IlanthiraiyanA Poet Who Preached what He Practiced;Really progressive thinker who stood for noble causes and lofty ideals.
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Sixtieth Birth aniversaryThe 60th birth anniversry of Maraimalai Ilakkuvanar celebrated by Y.M.C.A.-Chennai-Esplanade,Pattimanram,a literrary w
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A Tiny DropletApoem which appeals for the unity of mankind
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Poet VezhavendhanAn appreciation of the poems of Vezhavendhan
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Poet Saami PazhaniappanA revolutionary poet who followed the principles of Periyar E.V.R.the stalwart of the dravidian movement
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Poet Kadavoor ManimaranA poet with progressive views
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India that was DemolishedThis poem is a critique of the religious fundamentalism and an advice to the people to shirk from the ill-will and hatred to the fellow citizens.
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An Apostle of HumanismAn introduction to the Great Poet Vaa.Mu.Sethuraman and his contribution to Tamil poetry
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Thaaraa BarathiIntroduction of Poet Thaaraa Barathi,a modern Tamil poet
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Oh!Kolkatta!Just an outburst of a writer about the sad happenings in Kolkatta where violence broke out recently
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Poet AmalathasanPoet Amalathasan is considered by Singaporeans as a national poet of Singapore.He sings the glory of Singapore, in praise of Mother Tamil and the people of Singapore.
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Translating Poetry-Practical ProblemsForm or content?Matter or Manner?Which should be given priority while translating a poem?
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Poet Naaraa.NachiappanArticle about a modern Tamil poet who worked for the cause of social justice through his writings
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Poet Abdul RahmanAbdul Rahman is a modernist among the modern Tamil poets.
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Poet IlangkannanA Poet with talent in creative techniques
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Pichinikkaadu IlangoA description of some of the poetic techniques to explain his genius
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I Pity Thee DemocracyFree Verse on happenings crushing democratic system
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SundayJust an impression about the role of Sunday in our life
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Senryu Poems in TamilWhat is Senryu? and its impact in Tamil poetry.Translation of Thamizhanban's Senryu poems in Tamil.
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Is Diwali Our Festival?Diwali has got its significance only recently.It does not have any ethnic affiliation.
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Poet K.C.S.ArunachalamThe description of a progressive poet's contribution to Tamil Literature
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Thamizhanban's Poem on Identity CrisisYou get explanation on Identity Crisis and how Thamizhanban describes it through his poem is also explained
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ThamizhanbanAn example from Thamizhanban's poems on self-development
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Poet VairamuthuA description of the poetic genius of a Modern Tamil Poet Vairamuthu
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Soundara KailasamDescription of Soundara's poetic talent and translation of a couple of poems from Tamil
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Illusions?Just sharing thoughts
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LAPSE of MEMORYTranslation from Tamil By the Blogger
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Poet M.L.ThangappaHere is a Modern Tamil poet who can be compared to the T.S.Eliot of the English world.
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The BoatHow symbols are useful to convey a thousand meanings is explained.
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Agonies of IndependenceDescription of the poetic genius of a prominent poet in Tamil
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Justice Under DetentionThought-provoking poems which will be a source of inspiration for the lovers of poetry. This article gives an introduction of Modern Tamil Poetry.
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Detention ContinuesPoems with satire,sarcasm and irony which ridicule the follies of modern society.
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MARAIMALAI'S DIAMOND JUBILEEMaraimalai's diamond jubilee photos
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MARAIMALAI'S DIAMOND JUBILEEMaraimalai 's Diamond jubilee photos
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MY SIXTIETH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONTHE Y.M.C.A.CHENNAI ESPLANADE BRANCH&ITS LITERARY WING PATTIMANRAM ORGANIZED THIS AND MANY ILLUSTRIOUS POETS ATTENDED.