Category: Other Stuff

Thanjavur, or Tanjore as it is sometimes stylishly referred to, is a historically significant place in Tamil Nadu. Even among other places of storied interest in the region, it occupies an important place in the culture, history and geography of the Tamil country. The city of Thanjavur, and its surrounding area, nestled in the lush, […]

The title of this essay is deliberately provocative, and although I hope that many of you who read this may be pleasantly surprised, it is just as likely that many of you may have immediately guessed what the ‘streaking’ in the title refers to. I will get to that, eventually – I promise – but […]

In the world of Tamil cinema, even with its outsized celebrity star system, Shivaji Ganesan stands tall in any telling of its history. Modern actors and directors speak reverentially of his acting abilities and dominant screen presence, while older viewers wax nostalgic about his swagger and style, his ability to project anger, joy and melancholy […]