(Author: Ashokamitran Translation: R.S. Saha ) “Amma!” Lalli called out. “I’m coming, sweetie,” Amma replied from the kitchen. She dropped what she was doing and
Meet the Author – Pavannan
Tamil writer Pavannan is known for his short stories, novels that portray real life, an aspect with which his readers find resonance. His first story,
Devadevan Poems
Translated by Vijay Paintbrush Have you finished painting? Alright. Now, clean the brush immaculately. Its soft bristles – stroke and clean very gently, unspoiled. Watch
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 40
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) The Company mentioned the locust infestation and the suffering it brought the village, praising the
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 39
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) It was 1858. Queen Victoria declared that she was taking over the Company, aiming to
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 38
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) The Kottaiyar house’s generosity provided some help easing the locust famine. But it did not
Suneel Krishnan – Meet
Vishnupuram Literary Circle members and friends are pleased to meet Tamil Writer Suneel Krishnan on its continued series of Ka. Naa. Su. discussion forum on
Review : Trial By Fire And Other Stories
The stories in the Trial By Fire collection, written in Tamil by Jayakanthan and translated to English by Andy Sundaresan, are not anything new. They
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 37
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) The locusts left as suddenly as they arrived. One sign of the insects’ arrival and
Review : Half Gods
There is pain in every single story in Half Gods by Akil Kumarasamy. Like an old wound that reminds you of its existence at every
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 36
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) Sreeni Nayakkar and Yengachi stood, shocked, on their porch. Their dear curry tree was covered
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 35
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) Sreeni Nayakkar continued his meal. Yengachi sat next to him and served him the food
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 34
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) Sreeni Nayakkar came out and sat on a squat and rectangular wooden stool. In front
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 33
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) Company soldiers often marched on Mangamma’s Path. They were often accompanied by people bearing loads
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 32
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) “Please give me some time. I need to think it over.”
The Ka.Na.Su Discussion Forum
A Conversation with the Author / Translator Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma Date : Nov 12, 2022 Time : 7:30 AM PST / 9.30 AM CST /
Take A Bow
Appadurai Muttulingam’s stories often offer perspective by having characters from wildly different societies and/or ways of living in the same story. A veteran and his
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 31
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) Due to the cattle coming out of the Kottaiyar house sheds,
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 30
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) The dawn ushered in a different kind of day for the
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 29
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha ) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) No one knew if he properly listened to the song and
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 28
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) They brought the murderer to the stake. First, they sent
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 27
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) Govindappa Nayakkar called Astrologer Enkatrayalu over and whispered something in
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 26
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) Next to the drowsy Ragupathi Nayakkar, was Jalarangan. He was
The Ka.Na.Su Discussion Forum
A Conversation with Tamil Writer Yuvan Chandrasekar Vishnupuram Literary Circle is conducting a series of literary discussions with various authors and artists across the globe.
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 25
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) The man with a streak of thiruman – a holy,
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 24
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) To the left of Bullaya, staring up at the sky,
Shall I Compare Thee To A Summer’s Day?
I am a translator that works to bring Tamil stories and articles to English. I wrote an article here reviewing a Tamil novel’s translation. To summarize, I
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 19
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) Early morning, the next day. Many were up before the
Mountain’s Dialogue, Bubbles – A Letter
(Orignal Story Author : Jeyamohan Translator: Jegadeesh Kumar) Hello. We have something in common. Mr. Jegadeesh Kumar. I have come to know Mr. Kumar through
Gopalla gramam – chapter 15
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) There were 60 or 70 torch wielding bandits. To make
Gopalla gramam – chapter 14
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) When Urkudumban told Govindappa Nayakkar that torch-wielding bandits were on
Gopalla gramam – chapter 13
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) As we walked, we had people asking us where we
Gopalla gramam – chapter 12
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) One day, Govindappa Nayakkar asked Pooti, “How did you escape
Gopalla gramam – chapter 11
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) Akkayya never reused a prank on a person. He had
Gopalla gramam – chapter 10
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) One day, Krishnappa Nayakkar was not feeling well so Sundarappa
Gopalla gramam – chapter 9
Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) In the later part of his life, Akkayya was teasingly
Gopalla gramam – chapter 7
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) The bandit leader walked slowly toward Chennadevi. The smell of
Gopalla gramam – chapter 6
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) The Kammavar caste wasn’t the only ones to migrate from
Gopalla gramam – chapter 5
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) In those days, guests would spend at least a month
GOPALLA GRAMAM – CHAPTER 4
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor: Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) Govindappa Nayakkar had just finished eating and was chewing betel
Gopalla gramam – chapter 1
(Author: Ki. Rajanarayanan Translation: Radha Soundar & R.S. Saha Editor : Suchitra) (Original Novel : கோபல்ல கிராமம்) The village was lost in a deep, sound sleep.
The Riverbed of Butterflies
(Author: B. Jeyamohan Translation: Suchitra Ramachandran) (Original Story: படுகை) Singi used to say that the riverbed of butterflies could be found on the slopes of Pandrimalai,
Devadevan – Virtual Meeting
Vishnupuram Literary Circle is inviting you to a virtual meeting with Tamil Poet, Devadevan on May 20, 2023 – Saturday @ 10:00 AM CST. Reading