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Parukutty Neithyaramma

A new book throws fresh light on Parukutty Neithyaramma, the queen consort of Cochin State

A new book throws fresh light on Parukutty Neithyaramma, the queen consort of Cochin State

Priyadershini S

By breaking century old traditions, Parukutty Neithyaramma inspired The Cochin Nair Regulation of 1920, which banned polygamy, legalised Sambandham, a

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Translation Reviews

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A novel about an experiment with a foregone conclusion that made me wonder why the author wrote it in the first place

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How to live like Ruskin Bond

Anasuya Menon Today, on the author’s 88th birthday, his latest book will hit the stands. To celebrate, he shares secrets on life, love and Mussoourie

How a story saved the life of author Akshat Gupta

Praveen Sudevan The writer attempted suicide after his marriage ended. Then, he wrote a story for his son, which has now become a trilogy of books

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Good intentions, poor outcomes

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