Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen: Lyrics and translation

 Posted on August 10, 2012  |  2 minutes  |  358 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

Here is another Kamal song sung by SPB. This is from the movie Aboorva Sagotharargal where Kamal acts as brothers. One who looks normal and another who is very short. [Read More]
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"What's your deal with Roger Federer?"

 Posted on July 8, 2012  |  5 minutes  |  938 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

Roger Federerjust won his 7th Wimbledon Championship lifting him back to his rightful place as World No. 1. He is the greatest Tennis player of all time. [Read More]
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Kaalamellam Kadhal Vazhga: Lyrics and Translation

 Posted on July 7, 2012  |  2 minutes  |  260 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

One of my readers requested a translation of this. Makes me happy that she asked! **kaalamelaam kaadhal vaazhga kaadhalenum vaedham vaazhga kaadhalae nimmadhi kanavugalae adhan sannidhi [Read More]
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The Risks involved in Love and Babies

 Posted on June 24, 2012  |  5 minutes  |  870 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

I lead a straightforward and simple life. I work, have light conversations with my colleagues during lunch, come back to my flat, cook, hang out with my flatmates or other friends, read, sing, Skype with family and friends in other countries, and watch series like Star Trek and Grey’s Anatomy. [Read More]
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Reflections on God 2: Deep Ecology and Buddhism

 Posted on May 26, 2012  |  4 minutes  |  820 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

This is part of God Flux but written in smaller sections for an easier read. Compassion So I put together my own version of god. Almost an imaginary friend. [Read More]
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Fair is not Lovely

 Posted on May 25, 2012  |  3 minutes  |  622 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

Dear Women of India, I hope you will soon learn to laugh at the ads which endorse the notion that having lighter brown skin makes you more beautiful than you are already. [Read More]
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Written in the moonlight

 Posted on December 22, 2011  |  2 minutes  |  322 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

From May 2008 For too long I have absorbed. Here in this moonlight. I still see colour. I breathe. I create. There is no romantic breeze [Read More]
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