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Reviving dead rivers [Tamil: Uyirkkodukkavendiya neerottamatra aarugal] Editorial, December 8, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Who's afraid of moral defeat [Tamil: Nerumurai tholvi patri yaar kavalaip patrathu?] Editorial, December 07, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

A party in retreat [Tamil: Pin vangum oru katchi] Editorial, December 6, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Time to clean up our game [Tamil: Nam vilaiyattai suththapadutha vendiya neram] Editorial, December 5, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Memorialising Thackeray [Tamil: Thackerayvukku ninaivagam] Editorial, December 4, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Mining politics for a second lease [Tamil: Arasiyal arangaththil irandavadhu aattam] Editorial, December 3, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

A step closer to Palestine [Tamil: Palstinaththai nokkiya nerukkamaana adivaippu] Editorial, December 1, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Ponting's unique legacy [Tamil: Pontingin thaniththuvamaana parampariyam] Editorial, November 30, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Making talks meaningful [Tamil: pEchchuvaarthaiyai payanulladhaakka] Editorial, November 29, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Aam Aadmi reborn [Tamil: Aam aadmiyin marupirappu] Editorial, November 28, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

The plot thickens [Tamil: Irugum sadhivalai] Editorial, November 27, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Needless controversy [Tamil: Thevaiyatra charchchai] Editorial, November 26, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Minimum proof, maximum sentence [Tamil: Kuraindhapatcha aadharam adhigapatcha dhandanai] Editorial, November 24, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Sealing the cracks [Tamil: Adaikka vendiya ottaigal] Editorial, November 23, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The hangman's justice [Tamil: Thookkumedaiyin needhi] Editorial, November 22, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Unfriend the thought police [Tamil: Sinthanaiyaik kaavalarodu inakkam vendaam] Editorial, November 21, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Congress in the time of Rahul [Tamil: Rahul kaalaththil kaangiras] Editorial, November 20, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

A troubling legacy [Tamil: Kavalaith tharum chuvadugal] Editorial, November 19, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

A necessary catharsis [Tamil: Avasiyamaana suththikarippu] Editorial, November 17, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

A triple whammy [Tamil: Mummunaiyaai velivarum saabam] Editorial, November 15, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Lessons from a flop show [Tamil: Tholvi tharum paadippinaigal] Editorial, November 16, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Controlling the auditor [Tamil: Thanikkaiyaalarai kattuppaduththa muyarchchi] Editorial, November 13, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Workers without borders [Tamil: Ellaigal edhumatra thozhilaalargal] Editorial, November 14, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Follow the money [Tamil: Panam pona paathaiyai pin thodarungal] Editorial, November 12, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

A wedding and a funeral [Tamil: Oru thirumanamum Oru irudhich chadangum] Editorial, November 10, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Living with volatility [Tamil: Maarum nilaiyutan vazhkkai] Editorial, November 9, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Needed, a permanent solution [Tamil: Thevai, oru niranthara theervu] Eidtorial, November 07, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Farewell to the mango people [Tamil: Thannambikkai alla, veerappu] Editorial, November 06, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

The power of RTI [Tamil: thagaval perum urimaiyin aatral] Editorial, November 5, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Making the cities liveable [Tamil: Nagarangalai vazhvatharkku uriyathaaga aakkuga] Editorial, November 3, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

An attack on media freedom [Tamil: Oodaga suthanthiraththin meethaana thaakkuthal] Editorial, November 2, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The original sin of November 1984 [Tamil: Navambar 1984 in asal paavam] Editorial, November 1, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Pragmatic stance [Tamil: Nadappu nilamaikku etra nilaipadu] Editorial, October 31, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Gadkari survives for now [Tamil: Ippodhaiku Thappiththar Gadkari] October 30, 2012. Translated by D.I.Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Mildly dramatic, no show-stopper [Tamil: Parapappu undu; bhramippu illai], October 29, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, Presented by V.B.Ganesan

Suspect, by all accounts [Tamil: Anaiththu vagaiyilum aiyyaththirkkuriyavare] Editorial, October 25, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Mobility for everyone [Tamil: Ellorukkum vendum nadamaadum urimai] Editorial, October 24, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Beginning of the end [Tamil: Asthamaanaththin thodakkama?] Editorial, October 23, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

The economics of nature [Tamil: Iyarkkaiyin poruladhaaram] Editorial, October 22, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

The quest for Naga accord [Tamil: Naga oppanthaththirkkaana vetkai] Editorial, October 20, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

How the plots thicken [Tamil: Viruviruppaagum kathai] Editorial, Otober 19, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

A public private pertnership [Tamil: oru pothuth thaniyaar koottu] Editorial, October 18, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Shome panel's wrong call [Tamil: Shome kuzhu kaattum thavaraana vazhi] Editorial, October 17, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

A probe we all can trust in [Tamil: anaivarum nambath thaguntha visaaranai] Editorial, October 16, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Keeping the peace in Europe [Tamil: airoppavai amaithiyaaga vaithiruththal] Editorial, October 15, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

A patch to call their own [Tamil: Somdhamaaga oru thundu nilam] Editorial, October 13, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Give the Cauvery Award a chance [Tamil: Cauvery aaneya theerpirkku oru vaaypu aniyungal] Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Don't ink this NIB [Tamil: Indha desiya muthaleettu vaariyangalukku kaiyoppam ida vendam] Editorial, October 11, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

A stinking mess [Tamil: Naatram adikkira oru kuzhappadi velai] Editorial, October 10, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Another Chávez triumph [Tamil: chaaveshukku meendum vetri] October 09, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

So many helping hands [Tamil: Thirandu varum udhavik karangal] Editorial, October 8, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by N. Kesavan

Premium on regulation [Tamil: Kattup paduththuvathe mukkiya thevai] Editorial, October 6, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Romney, this time [Tamil: Intha murai romnikku] Editorial, October 5, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Join the party, Mr. Kejriwal (Tamil: Kondaattathil pangaerkavum, thiru Kejriwal-avargalae). Editorial, September 4, 2012. Presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Paralysis is not an option [Tamil: Seyalinmai enbathu theervu alla] Editorial, October 2, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

Ready to whine, afraid to bark [Tamil: munagath thaiyaar, kuraikkavo achcham] Editorial, September 3, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by T. Arvind

Means greater than ends [Tamil: Ilakkai vida vazhimuraigal mukkiyam] Editorial, October 1, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

Auctions are dead. Long live auctions [Tamil: Elam maraindhadhu. neeroozhi vaazhga Elam] Editorial, September 29, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Plain speaking to Colombo [Tamil: Ilangaiyudan velippadaiyaana paechchu] Editorial, September 28, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Kashmir's belieged panchayats [Tamil: Mutrugalai idappatta kashmeerin panchaayaththugal] Editorial, September 27, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Power boards get last chance [Tamil: Min vaariyangalukku kidaiththulla kadaisi vaaippu] Editorial, September 26, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

No, Icann [Tamil: inaiya veliyin suthanthiram kaappom] Editorial, September 25, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Old arguments, warmed up [Tamil: Pazhaiya vaathangal, puthiya mulaam] Editorial, September 24, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Sleeping with the enemy [Ethiriyodum uravu] Editorial, September 22, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Reason in distress [Tamil:Thunbamaana neraththilum thevaiyaana nyaaya unarvu] Editorial, September 21, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Mamata's revolt [Tamil: Mamatavin kalagam] Editorial, September 20, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

A muddled campaign [Tamil: Kalangiya kuttaiyaai oru pirachaaram] Editorial, September 19, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

An excessive remedy [Tamil: Varambu kadantha theervu] Editorial, September 18, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Irrational exuberance [Tamil: Karanamatra urchchagam] Editorial, September 17, 2012. Translated by D.I Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Multi-brand Mulayam [Tamil: Mulayamin mugamoodigal] Editorial, September 15, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

A fair deal for domestic work [Tamil: Veettup paniyaalargalukku kidaikkavendiya niyaayam] Editorial, September 14, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The meltdown of reason [Tamil: Arivuth thiran urugiuyathu] Editorial, September 13, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Don't compromise open justice [Tamil: Velippadaiyaana neethiyai vittukkodukkal aagaadhu] Editorial, September 12, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Sedition? Seriously? [Tamil: Rajaththrogama? Nijamaagava?] Editorial, September 11, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

A magnificent 100 [Tamil: Magaththaanathoru satham] Editorial, September 10, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Making the right connection [Tamil: Sariyaana thotarpai erpaduththikkolvathu] Editorial, September 8, 2012. Translated by V.B. Ganesan, presented by N. Kesavan

In the company of men [Tamil: Aangalutan] Editorial, September 7, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Sivakasi, the destroyer [Tamil: Azhivinaith tharum sivakasi] Editorial, September 6, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Parivar's comeuppance [Tamil: Sahaaraa parivaarukku kidaiththa sariyaana theerppu] Editorial, September 5, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

A dangerous game [Tamil: Aabaththaana vilaiyaattu] Editorial, August 4, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Proof of life [Tamil: Aniseraa naadugal amaippu] Editorial, September 3, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by N. Kesavan

The trend is clear [Tamil: Thelivaai theriyum pokku] Editorial, September 1, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The medium as messenger [Tamil: Thoothuvanaaga vilangum oodagam] Editorial, August 31, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

A stunning verdict [Tamil: Oru malaikkavaikkum theerppu] Editorial, August 30, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Waiting for winter [Tamil: Kulirkaalaththirkkaaga kaaththirukkum arachu] Editorial, August 29, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by T. Arvind

Tread carefully [Tamil: Paadhaiyil gavanam vendum] Editorial, August 28, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

The way forward in the Assange case [Tamil: Assange vazhakkil theervukku yenna vazhi] Editorial, August 27, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Beyond the reprieve [Tamil: Nimmadhip perumoochchirkku appaal] Editorial, August 25, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Wanted, a Law for refugees [Tamil: thevai, agathigalukkaana oru chattam] Editorial, August 24, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Avoiding a minefield [Tamil: Suranganilaththaip purakkaniththal] Editorial, August 23, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Winning the mind game [Tamil: Soozhchchigalai vellum vazhi] Editorial, August 22, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Packaging punch [Tamil: Pugaikku ethiraana valuvaana thaakkuthal] Editorial, August 21, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

A watchdog that bites [Tamil: Kaaval amaippin echcharikkai mani] Editorial, August 20, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Please come back [Tamil: Dayakoornthu thirumbi varuga] Editorial, August 18, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The enemy lies within [Tamil: Ullukkulle irukkum ethirigal] Eidtorial, August 17, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Arrest the slippage [Tamil: Vazhukkalaik kattup paduththavum] Editorial, August 16, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Outsourcing vote-catching [Tamil: Vaakkugalaik kavarvathilum veliyaal erpaadu] Editorial, August 15, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Time to celebrate and retrospect [Tamil: Kondada, suyaparisothanai seyya vendiya neram] Editorial, August 14, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Déjà vu in Mumbai [Tamil: Mumbaiyil meendum bayangaram] Editorial, August 13, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by N. Kesavan

A salve for Bhopal [Tamil: Bhopalukku oru marundhu] Editorial, August 11, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The theft of history [Tamil: Thirudupogum varalaaru] Editorial, August 10, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Zero loss, R.I.P [Tamil: Poojyam izhappe, amaidhi peruga] Editorial, August 9, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Winning friends, influencing people [Tamil: Nanbargalai peravum, makkalai kavarvathumaanathoru muyarchi] Editorial, August 8, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

America's gun psychosis [Amerikkavin thuppakki paithiyam] Editorial, August 7, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Facing up to a drought [Tamil: Varatchiyai ethirkollum vazhi] Editorial, August 06, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

RSVP yes [Tamil: Azhaippai Etrukkollungal] Editorial, August 4, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Hold fast to the Lokpal [Chikkenap pidikkavenduya Lokpal masoda] Editorial, August 3, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

One hole at a time [Tamil: Oru thulai oru samayaththil] Editorial, August 2, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Delhi is powerless [Tamil: Aatralai izhandha dilli] Editorial, August 1, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by T. Arvind

Waitlisting safety [Tamil: Kaaththiruppil paadhugaappu] Editorial, July 31, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Too clever by half [Tamil: Buddhisaalithanamaana anugumurai alla] Editorial, July 30, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

Blind to reason [Tamil: Nyayaththaik kanaadha kuruttuththanam] Editorial, July 28, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Politics of heritage [Tamil: Parambariyaththin arasiyal] Editorial, July 27, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Assam's sorrow [Tamil: Assamin thunbam] Editorial, July 26, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Pilgim's distress [Tamil: Yathirgargalin vedhanai] Editorial, July 24, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Pranab as President [Tamil: Kudiyarasuth thalaivaraaga Pranab] Editorial, July 23, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Time to stop partying [Tamil: Katchi velaigalai niruththa ithuve neram] Editorial, July 20, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Strengthen the melting pot [Tamil: Urugum panaiyai valuppaduththavum] Editorial, July 19, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

The first victim of Obama's new war [Tamil: Obamavin puthiya yuddarththirkku muthal bali] Editorial, July 18, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Right contest, wrong reason [Tamil: Sariyana potti, thavaraana karanam] Editorial, July 17, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Subterranean challenges [Tamil: Surangap padhayil savalgal] Editorial, July 16, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by N. Kesavan

The depths of depravity [Tamil: Asingaththin aazhaththil] Editorial, July 14, 2012. Translated by V.B. Ganesan, presented by N. Kesavan

Distant thunder [Tamil: Dhooraththu idimuzhakkam] Editorial, July 13, 2012. Translated by V.B. Ganesan, presented by T. Arvind

Redeeming higher education [Tamil: Uyar kalviyai meettal] Editorial, July 12, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Regent of Karnataka [Tamil: Karnatakaththil oru bommai arasan] Editorial, July 11, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by T. Arvind

Thundering thirties [Tamil: Thudippaana muppadhugal] Editorial, July 10, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

India must look inward [Tamil: Suya parisodhanai seythukollavendum] Editorial, July 9, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

Small is beautiful [Tamil: Siridhalave analum azhagu] Editorial, July 6, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Restore Pinki's dignity [Tamil: Pinkiyin gauravaththai meendum nilainattavum] Editorial, July 5, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Saving the western jewels [Tamil: Iyarkkaiyin pokkishaththai paadhugaakka] Editorial, July 3, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, Presented by T. Arvind

Reading the rains [Tamil: Mazhaiyin pokkai ganiththal] Editorial, July 2, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

What's in a name? A life [Tamil: Peyaril ulladhu oru uyir] Editorial, June 29, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

It pays to be patient [Tamil: Porumaiyaga iruppadhan palan] Editorial, June 28, 2012. Translated and presented by T. Arvind

Falling below expectation [Tamil: Edhirparpugalai ettamudiyaadha nadavadikkai] Editorial, June 27, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Wells of life - and death [Tamil: Uyir kodukkum, edukkum kinarugal] Editorial, June 26, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

Between a rock and a hard place [Tamil: Rengungattaan nilaiyil] Editorial, June 25, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

Tennis, but not with anyone [Tamil: Tennis, aanaal yaarudanum alla] Editorial, June 22, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Family feuds [Tamil: Kudumba sachcharavugal] Editorial, June 21, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Pranab-da gets his due [Tamil: Peravendiyadhai petra pranab] Editorial, June 16, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

First test for new Myanmar [Tamil: Pudhiya miyanmaarukku mudhal sodhanai] Editorial, June 14, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Way out of line [Tamil: Varambu meerum vazhimuraigal] Editorial, June 13, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, Presented by V.B. Ganesan

The truth must still be told [Tamil: Unmaiyum madindhuvidak koodathu] Editorial, June 12, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

No alternative to regulation [Tamil: Nibandhanaigalukku eedillai] Editorial, June 11, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Diesel dilemma [Tamil: Diesel kurittha oosalattam]; Editorial June 9, 2012, Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

Settle election disputes quickly [Tamil: Viraindu teerka vendiya terthal vazhakkugal] Editorial, June 8, 2012. Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

'Clouds that cheer' [Tamil: Urchaahamoottum mehangal] Editorial, June 7, 2012; Translated & presented by T.A. Narasimhan

A surgical purge [Tamil: Nunukkamaana kalaiyeduppu]; Editorial June 6, 2012; Translated by A. Kumaresan; presented by V.B. Ganesan

Agri audio "Eyarkai vazhiyil vivasayam seiyum Bharani". Translated and presented A Srirengarajan

Bihar's caste curse [Bihar: jaadi ennum saabakkedu] Editorial, June 5, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by N. Kesavan

The knives are out [Tamil: Katchikkul kolaiveri] Editorial, June 4, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Faltering growth [Tamil: Thadumaarum valarchchi] Editorial, June 02, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan.

Unpardonable sin [Tamil: Oru mannikka iyalaadha paavam] Editorial, May 31, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan.

Taking pride in murder [Kolaiyil perumidham] Editorial, May 30, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

Petty scheming, big bullying [Tamil: Arpa thanthirangalum akrosha nadavadikkaigalum] Editorial, May 29, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Poverty of measurement [Tamil: Alavukolgalil varumai] Editorial, May 28, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

Good Act, bad provision (Tamil: Nalla chattam, mosamaana vidhimurai); Editorial, May, 26, 2012. Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

Poor petropolitics [Tamil: Mosamana petroliya arasiyal] Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Words no longer count [Tamil: Vaichchorkkal iniyum edupadaadhu] Editorial, May 24, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimmhan.

Thou shalt not ask questions [Tamil: Kelvi ketkadhey] Editorial, May 22, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Signs of a deeper malaise [Tamil: Aazhamaana viyaadhiyin ariguri] Editorial, May 21, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

Justice for the tiller's land (Tamil: Uzhavu nilatthirku needhi); Editorial, May 19, 2012. Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

Facing up to rape [Tamil: Paaliyal kodumaiyai ethirkolvom] Editorial, May 18, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The first year's balance-sheet [Mudhalaam aandirkkuriya iruppu nilai kurippu] Editorial, May 17, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan.

Yeddyurappa's last stand [Thagarndha thalaththil yeddyurappa] Editorial, May 16, 2012. Translated by A. Kumaresan, presented by Kesavan Narasimhan

For a people's Parliament [Tamil: Makkal naadaalumanraththai uruvaakka]

Agri audio "Nilakkadalai sahubadiyil oru sadhanai" (groundnut and Dhirajlal). Translated and presented A Srirengarajan

The comic Republic [Tamil: Kudiyarasin kelich chiththiram] Editorial, May 14, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

State of the Union [Tamil: Uravin nilai], Editorial May 12, 2012; Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

Returning Chisty [Thiruppi anuppappadum Chisty] Editorial, May 11, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan.

Part 1: Thaavaram tharum minpuratchi - Malai vembu matrum kambu napier ottupul - Interview with Dr Kumaravelu Translated and presented by Srirengarajan Ayyaswamy

Part 2: Thaavaram tharum minpuratchi - Malai vembu matrum kambu napier ottupul - Interview with Dr Kumaravelu Translated and presented by Srirengarajan Ayyaswamy

Part 3: Thaavaram tharum minpuratchi - Malai vembu matrum kambu napier ottupul - Interview with Dr Kumaravelu Translated and presented by Srirengarajan Ayyaswamy

Pilgrim's progress [Punidha yaathreegargalin munnetram] Editorial, May 10, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Crude pressure [Kurooramaana nirbandham] Editorial, May 9, 2012. Translated by Mylai Balu, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

Rollback rules [Tamil: Pinvaangum padalam] Editorial, May 8, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

The insensitive Indian [Tamil: Suranai izhantha indhiyargal] Editorial, May 7, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T.A. Narasimhan.

Back to consensus in Nepal [Tamil: Nepalaththil meendum karuththotrumai] Editorial, May 5, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Tragedy waiting to happen [Tamil: Nigazha kkaththirukkum thuyar sambavam] Editorial, May 4, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Mahavir Singh Arya and cross-bred seeds [Mahavir Singh Aryaavum kalappina payirkalum] Agri podcast, May 5, 2012. Translated and presented by Srirengarajan Ayyaswamy

Keep things dignified [Kaakka vendiyadhu ganniyam] Editorial, May 3, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by N. Kesavan.

Last shot at justice [Needhikkaana kadaisi muyarchi] Editorial, May 2, 2012. Translated by Mylai Balu presented by T. Arvind

Perks for life [Vaazhnaal muzhuvadhum salugaigala?] Editorial, May 1, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

A clash averted [Tamil: Thavirkkappatta modhal] Editorial, April 30, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Monsoon reading [Tamil: Oogikkap padum paruvamazhai] Editorial, April 28, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan.

The return of Bofors [Tamil:Thirumbi vandha Bofors] Editorial, April 27, 2012. Translated & presented by T. Arvind

A bond that is no panacea [Tamil: Theervillatha oru paththiram], Editorial, April 26, 2012. Translated by V.B. Ganesan and presented by N. Kesavan

Thiruchelvathin 'Vivasaayigalai inaikkum inayathalam'

A travesty of justice [Tamil: Nagaippirkidamaana Needhi] Editorial, April 25, 2012. Translated by Mylai Balu, presented by T. Arvind

Farmers' Notebook: Thiruchelvathudan oru naerkanal (Interview with Thiruchelvam)

Dealing with the Maoist threat (Tamil: Maoist Achuruthalai Kaiyaaludhal) Editorial. April 24, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan. Presented by V.B. Ganesan

Don't shoot the messenger [Tamil: Thooduvanai kolvadil palanillai] Editorial, April 23, 2012; Translated by D.I. Aravindan; Presented by N. Kesavan

The land of the not so free [Tamil: Peridalavil vidudalai illada nilam], Editorial, April 21, 2012; Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

The 'game' changer [Tamil: Aattathin Thiruppumunai] Editorial, April 20, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Lost in politicking [Tamil: Arasiyalil marainthupona paathugaappu] Editorial, April 19, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

A risky wager [Tamil: Abaayakaramaana soodaattam] Editorial, April 18, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Self-reliance and diversification may bring in profits [Tamil: Orunghinaindha Vivasaayam] Agricultural feature, April 19, 2012. Translated and presented by Srirengarajan Ayyaswamy.

Lessons from a bloody Sunday [Tamil: Raththakkarai padindha Gnayiru tharum padippinaigal] Editorial, April 17, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

New compact faces old problem [Tamil: Pudhiya oppandham ethirkkollum pazhaya pirachchanai] Editorial, April 16, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by N. Kesavan.

State of readiness [Tamil: Aayaththa nilai] Editorial, April 14, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

A movement to save Kangayam cattle gaining momentum [Tamil: Kangeyam kalnadai] Agricultural feature, April 13, 2012. Translated and presented by Srirengarajan Ayyaswamy

The schools are now open [Tamil: Pallik kadavugal thirakkattum] April 13, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Security on the wire [Tamil: Tholaiththodarbil paathugaappu] Editorial, April 12, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Justice will be done [Tamil: Needhi nichchayam] Editorial, April 11, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Act to save our heritage [Tamil: Paarambariaththai Kaakka seyalpadungal] Editorial, April 9, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

Mechanised cotton stripper makes work more easy

Myanmar's historic vote [Tamil: Myanmarin varalatru sirappu mikka vaakkeduppu] Editorial, April 7, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Don't lose the plot now [Tamil: Ippodhu kuzhappathirkku aalaaga vendaam] Editorial, April 06, 2012. Translated by V.B. Ganesan, presented by T. Arvind

Misplaced fears [Tamil: Thavaraana achchangal] Editorial, April 5, 2012. Translated by Mylai Balu, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Don't miss this opportunity [Tamil: Indha nalvaippai nazhuva vidatheer] Editorial, April 04, 2012. Translated by Mylai Balu, presented by V.B. Ganesan

A scandal and a cover-up [Tamil: Muraikedum moodi maraikkum velaiyum] Editorial, April 3, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

An all too familiar first [Tamil: Edhuvum pudhidhillai] Editorial, April 2, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by Ramesh Gopal Rao.

BRICS starts building [Tamil: Valaraththuvangiya BRICS amaippu] Editorial, March 31, 2012. Translated by V.B. Ganesan, presented by T. Arvind

Halt all hangings [Tamil: Anaithu thookku thandanaigalaiyum niruthuga] Editorial, March 30, 2012. Translated by T. Arvind, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Budgeting for a new vision [Tamil: Pudhiya tholainokkirkaana budget] Editorial, March 29, 2012. Translated by Mylai Balu, presented by T. Arvind

Utilising experts' advice leads to a substantial yield [Tamil: Yaelakkayum Chandrasekaranum] Agricultural feature, March 29, 2012. Translated and presented by Srirengarajan Ayyaswamy. Additional voiceover: R. Sankar

Why only Africans? [Tamil: Kutravaaligal aaprikargal mattum thaana?] Editorial, March 28, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan.

An officer and a lady (Tamil: Raanuva padaippirivugalil pengal), Editorial, March 26, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

A risky way to save tax [Tamil: Vari semippirkku oru idarmigu paadhai] Editorial, March 24, 2012. Translated by Mylai Balu, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

A wake up call for Colombo (Tamil: Ilangaikku oru echcharikkai mani), Editorial, March 23, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Climbing Mt Tendulkar (Tamil: Sigaramena Uyarndhu varum Tendulkar), Editorial, March 17, 2012. Translated by V. Hari Krishnan, presented by T. Arvind.

A different poverty trap (Tamil: Varumayin peyaraal vithyaasamana oru pori) Editorial, March 22, 2012. Translated by V.B. Ganesan. Presented by T. Arvind

Community based organisations for improving farmers' lives [Tamil: vivasaayigalin munnaetrathirkkaana samoohak kuzhukkal] Agricultural feature, March 22, 2012. Translated and presented by Srirengarajan Ayyaswamy

The burden of power [Tamil: Sumaiyaana min sakthi] Editorial, March 21, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by N. Kesavan.

No budgeting for health [Tamil: Sugatharaththiikku othukkappadaatha nidhi] Editorial, March 21, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Congress without Trinamool [Tamil: Trinamool illaadha Congress] Editorial, March 20, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

Losing hearts and minds (Tamil: Nambikkayai naasamaakkum nigazhvugal) Editorial, March 19, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan. Presented by T. Arvind

On a wing and a prayer (Tamil: Uppu sappilladha oppetrum budget), Editorial, March 17, 2012. Translated by V.B. Ganesan. Presented by N. Kesavan

Dealing with Sri Lanka [Tamil: Ilangai prachchanaiyai kaiyaalvadhu] Editorial, March 16, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The engine is politics, Editorial March 15, 2012 [Arasiyale undhu sakthiyay]. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The ABCs of RTE [Tamil: Kalvi perum urimaiyin adipadaigal] Editorial, March 14, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, Presented by V.B. Ganesan

Sonshine in U.P. (Tamil: U.P.yil Olirum Ilaya Sooriyan) Editorial, March 12, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan. Presented by N. Kesavan

To the end, a master of timing (Tamil: Eppodume, timing mannar) Editorial, March 10, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Spending for a healthy India (Tamil: Aarogyamaanadoru Indiyaavirkaaga selavazhippom) Editorial, March 9, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by N. Kesavan

Five verdicts, one lesson (Tamil: Aindu teerpugalum oru paadamum) Editorial, March 8, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

The cycle of power (Tamil: Adhikaaratthin shuzharchi) Editorial, March 7, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

No more at sea (Tamil: Kadal parappil, pudiya uravu) Editorial, March 6, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by Mythili Sundar

Sri Lanka against itself (Tamil: Taane kuzhiparittukollum ilankai) Editorial, March 5, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by Meera Srinivasan

Speeding on safety (Tamil: Paadhugaapaana payanatthai nokki) Editorial, March 3, 2012. Translated by Ramanan & presented by V.B. Ganesan

The growth gamble (Tamil: Valarchiyennum soodaattam) Editorial, March 2, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by Mythili Sundar

Chasing a mirage [Tamil: Kanalneerai thedi] Editorial, March 1, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Time to introspect, not celebrate (Tamil: Kondaada alla, sindikkum neram idhu) Editorial, February 29, 2012. Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

The same old show [Tamil: Marubadiyum adhe kadhai] Editorial, February 28, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

Engage, don't vilify [Tamil: Pesungal, thootradeergal] Editorial, February 27, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan.

Close encounters of the troubling kind (Tamil: Kalakkamuraseyyum encountergal), Editorial, 25 February, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by T. Arvind

Taking the trauma out of tests (Tamil: Teirvumuraiyin tuyaram kalaiyum muyarchi) Editorial, February 24, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

The Model Code ain't broke (Tamil: Nannadatthai vidhigal udaindhu vidavillai) Editorial, February 23, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by Mythili Sundar

Working for labour (Tamil: Uzhaippadu uzhaippaaligalukkaaga), Editorial, February 22, 2012. Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

The Railways need funds (Tamil: Railway turaikku nidhi teyvai), Editorial February 21, 2012. Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

Spies shouldn't police us (Tamil: Ulavu amaippum kaaval thuraiyum) Editorial, February 20, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan. Presented by T. Arvind

The right to vend (Tamil: Virpadarkaana urimai) Editorial, February 18, 2012. Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

Encounter at mid-sea [Tamil: Nadukkadalil tuppakki shoodu] Editorial, February 17, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

A level flying field (Tamil: Vaanveliyil samathuvam), Editorial, February 16, 2012. Translated by I. Aravindan. Presented by N. Kesavan

Painting fangs on a lamb (Tamil: Poonaikku pulivesham podum muyarchi), Editorial, February 15, 2012. Translated & presented by T. Arvind

Rein in Mr. Khursheed (Tamil: Tiru Khursheedikku lagaan podavendum), Editorial, 14 February, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by T. Arvind

The best way out (Tamil: Iduve siranda vazhi), Editorial, 13 February, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by Meera Srinivasan

Murder in the classroom (Tamil: Vagupparaiyil padukolai), Editorial, February 11, 2012. Translated & presented by V.B. Ganesan

Clinical trials in the dock (Tamil: Kuttravaali koondil marundu parisodanaigal), Editorial, February 10, 2012; Translated & presented by: V.B. Ganesan

Dirty picture (Tamil: Aabasa padam), editorial, February 9, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by T. Arvind

Trouble in Paradise (Tamil: Suvarga bhoomiyil nerukkadi), editorial, February 8, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by Mythili Sundar

Battling the king of maladies (Tamil: Kodiya noyikku ediraana poraattam), editorial, February 7, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan, presented by T. Arvind

A tragic impasse [Tamil: Tuyar miguntha thekka nilai] February 6, 2012. Translated by G.I. Aravindan, presented by Ramesh G. Rao.

Let water, not profits, flow (Tamil: Pozhiyavendiyadu neer, laabhangal alla), Editorial, February 4, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by V.B. Ganesan

Fruit of the poisonous tree (Tamil: Vishamarathil vilaindha kani), Editorial, February 3, 2012; Translated & presented by: V.B. Ganesan

Beyond the Rafale deal (Tamil: Rafale oppandhathirku appaal), Editorial, February 2, 2012; Translated by: D.I. Aravindan, presented by: V.B. Ganesan

Prosecution, power, principle (Tamil: Vazhakku, adhikaram, kotpaadu), Editorial, February 1, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan; presented by: K. Lakshmi

Watch this space, (Tamil: Gavanikka vendiya veli), Editorial January 31, 2012. Translated by D.I. Aravindan; presented by Mythili Sundar

The Revolution will not be tweeted (Tamil: Puratchi tweet seiyyapada maattaadu) Editorial, January 30, 2012. Translated & presented by T. Arvind

The republic's tree of life (Tamil: Kudiyarasin vaazhkkai viruksham). Editorial, January 28, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by Sujatha R.

Wages of justice [Tamil: Neediyin oodiyam] January 27, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

This is no way, Norway [Tamil: Idhu vazhi allave Norway] January 26, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

The RBI's balancing act [Tamil: Reserve vangiyin samanpaduththum saigai] January 25, 2012. Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

Brutality on the border [Tamil: Ellaiyil mirugaththanam] January 24, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by Ahmed Nazir

A national shame [Tamil: Oru desiya avamanam] January 23, 2012. Translated and presented by T. Arvind

The Lokayukta deception [Lokayuktha thanthiram] January 21, 2012. Translated by Ramanan, presented by Meera Srinivasan.

Restore our lost heritage [Tamil: Izhanda namathu purathanaththai meettuga] January 21, 2012. Translated and presented by T. Ramakrishnan

Way forward in Sri Lanka [Tamil: Sri Lankavin munne ulla padai] January 20, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Stand up for Salman Rushdie [Tamil: Salman Rushdiyin poruttu ezhuvom] January 19, 2012. Translated by T.A. Narasimhan, presented by N. Kesavan

The General and the labyrinth [Tamil: Thalapathiyum Kadumchikkalum] January 18, 2012. Translated by Ramanan and presented by N. Kesavan

Behind the cricket collapse [Tamil: Indhiya aniyin sarivikku pinnaal] January 17, 2012. Translated and presented by T. Arvind

Over the top [Tamil: Migaiyaana Nadavadikkai] January 14, 2012. Translated by T. Arvind; Presented by V.B. Ganesan

Saving people, tigers [Tamil: Makkalaiyum puligalaiyum kaappaatruthal] January 14, 2012. Translated by S. Premalatha, presented by S. Mythili

Cameron risks the union [Tamil: Cameronaal koottarasukku idaiyooru] January 13, 2012. Translated by Ramanan; Presented by Meera Srinivasan

ANC at 100 [Tamil: Noorandu kadantha aafrika desiya congress] January 12, 2012. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Another atrocity in Kashmir [Tamil: Kashmiril innoru attuzhiyam] January 5, 2012. Translated and presented by T. Arvind

Fundamentally Flawed [Tamil Adipadaiyileye Thavaraana Muyarchi], December 31, 2011. Translated by V.B.Ganesan and presented by T. Arvind

Two States and a water issue, Article by Ramaswamy R.Iyer [Tamil], December 29, 2011, Translated by V.B.Ganesan and presented by B.Kolappan

Unsafe at any speed [Tamil:Yentha vegathilum nilaiatra thanmai], December 28, 2011, Translated by V.B. Ganesan and presented by N. Kesavan

Instability in Pakistan [Tamil:Pakistanin Nilayatra Poku], December 26, 2011, Translated by V.B.Ganesan and presented by N. Kesavan

One Step Forward two steps back, editorial, [Oradi munne, eeradi pinne] December 24, 2011, Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Who should get the Bharat Ratna, Op-ed article by Markandey Katju [Yaar peravendum Bharata Ratna], December 21, 2001. Translated by V.B. Ganesan and Presented by N. Kesavan

Cleansing Party and Administration [Katchi, Aatchiyai Thooiymaiaakum Muyarchi], December 21, 2011. Translated and Presented by V.B.Ganesan

A preventable tragedy, December 12, 2011 [Thavirkakkoodiya oru thuyara nigazhchi]. Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Just cool it [Tamil: Soodu thaniyattum], December 15, 2011. Translated by T. Arvind, presented by N. Kesavan

Rein in the emotions, editorial, December 8, 2011 [Unarchigalai kattuppaduthungal ]. Translated and presented by T. Ramakrishnan

Egypt's problematic election, December 3, 2011[Egyptu naattin prachnaikkuriya therthal] Translated and presented by T.A. Narasimhan

No More Blockades, December 2, 2011 [Muttrugaigalukku oru Muttruppulli]. Translated by T. Arvind. Presented by N. Kesavan

Don't bend to bigots, December 1, 2011 [Verithanarthirkku valaya vendam] Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Protecting the Himalayas, November 30, 2011 [Imayathai pathugaththal] Translated by Ramanan, presented by T. Arvind

Death of an extremist, November 29, 2011 [Oru theeviravaadhiyin maranam] Translated and presented by T. Arvind

Misplaced Obsession, November 28, 2011 [Poruththamatra pidivadam] Translated by Ramanan, presented by Mythili Sundar

Indefensible Ban, November 26, 2011 [Tadaiyai Erkamudiyaadu]. Translated and presented by B. Kolappan

The challenges in banking, November 25, 2011 [Vangithurai edhirnokkum savaalgal] Translated and presented by V.B. Ganesan

Gujarat's close encounters, November 24, 2011 [Gujarathai nerukkum poli thupaki chandaigal]. Translated by V.B. Ganesan, presented by Aloysius Xavier Lopez

Opera versus Einstein, November 23, 2011 [Operavum Einsteinum ]. Translated and presented by T. Ramakrishnan

A yatra like no other, November 23, 2011 [Thanithanmai konda oru Yaathirai]. Translated by Premalatha; Presented by Meera Srinivasan

Another round to Pakistan military, November 22, 2011 [Vetri immuraiyum Pakistan ranuvathirke]. Translated by Premalatha; Presented by N. Kesavan

Division games, November 21, 2011 [Pirivinai vilayattugal] Translated and presented by B.Kolappan

Need for a partial rollback, November 19, 2011 [Vilaiyetrathai oralavu kuraippadu avasiam]. Translated and presented by T. Arvind

A milestone verdict, editorial, November 11, 2011 [Needimandra teerpugalil oru mayilkal]. Translated by Premalatha. Presented by Meera Srinivasan

Let the library stay, November 5, 2011 [Noolagam irukkattum]. Translated and presented by Meera Srinivasan

Bail versus jail, November 4, 2011 [Pinaiyaa, Siraiyaa?]. Translated by K. Venkatramanan. Presented by Meera Srinivasan