Feel good links

 Posted on October 21, 2013  |  2 minutes  |  319 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

I’d like to share here some of the interesting links I’ve read recently: This oneis the less covered story about ordinary and good Indian men. After all the nasty stories we’ve read, this comes as a breath of fresh air and points out all the nice qualities Indian man have. [Read More]
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The only way forward

 Posted on December 22, 2012  |  4 minutes  |  804 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

I tend to avoid the news when I can. It upsets me and since I can’t do much about most of those issues far away I satisfy myself by trying to live in the best way I can; compassionately, sincerely and respectfully. [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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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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Fire 1996: Exploring Lesbianism in the controversial contexts of Feminism, Religion and Sexuality

 Posted on February 21, 2012  |  8 minutes  |  1511 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

This bold movie tells the story of two women who are married to brothers in a joint family. Through shared loneliness, they soon start a secret affair within the household. [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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Our part in world violence (Tibet)

 Posted on December 13, 2011  |  3 minutes  |  485 words  |  Janani Dhinakaran

From May 11, 2008 Violence and aggression rise from fear and greed. What gives the Chinese the right to violate human rights? To kill and torture people? [Read More]
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