This book replete with Godly hero's magnificent life history. It tells about some interesting and unknown facts of MGR, the legendary personality. It consist of interesting anecdotes of experiences of various MGR fans, friends and several others from all walks of life. Such Godly man had wielded immense influence from people. Indeed, he is such an invaluable treasure. Come let us also read the information's shared about him.

This charming collection of poems and stories is sure to delight readers of all ages. With its vivid imagery, lively language, and timeless themes, Another Garland is a true masterpiece of Indian literature. Don't miss out on this unforgettable reading experience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Beginning with Timur, Sultan Ghazni who invaded India seventeen times at the head of a large army, plundering the country of its great wealth, to the last Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah, banished from the country by the British - details and descriptions of every incident and each king astonish and exhilarate us. The approach is direct, simple and unambiguous. From Timur to Bahadur Shah it is one engaging account. The book should find a place in every household, as an authentic account of ourselves. A flawless portrait. -THE HINDU Madhan while explaining historical events uses modern similes... In spite of being a cartoonist in his previous avatar Madhan did not caricature the Moghul Emperors and their subjects. I am so pleased he did not sit on judgement as a south Indian non-Muslim writer. -KAMAL HAASAN

The Tamils have an unbroken history of more than two thousand years. Tamil, the language they speak, is one of the oldest living languages in the world. The only people comparable to the Tamils in terms of their hoary past and vibrant present would be the Jews with one marked difference. The Tamils have always had their homeland 'Tamilaham' (alternately pronounced and spelt 'Tamizhaham') known today as Tamil Nadu which to them represents their mother and is revered by them as 'Tamizh Tai' literally ‘Tamil Mother’. This is in striking contrast to the Jews who have been through a long and arduous struggle to gain their homeland, a deeply contested site to this day with Hebrewisation of Israel being a key marker of Jewish identity in the region. Tamils, by contrast have a clear numerical majority in the region that now comprises Tamil Nadu and the language unites rather than divides adherents of different faiths. The second edition of Historical Dictionary of the Tamils contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Tamils.

Think that getting a degree is the hardest part?Think that life's problems get over when you get a job? Life at work is a different ballgame.The politics, the race, the distractions, the conflicts, the boss, ....How to deal with them? Life at work has problems. It is difficult and complicated.The solutions are not.So, Why Fail? Learn the secrets of workplace survival. Organize your life. Leave everyone behind. Why Fail? is a workplace fable starring Rabbito, who thinks that he will lead a peaceful life after landing a dream job. He discovers that workplace survival is a different ballgame. He does not have the acumen of Grizzly. Neither does he have the intelligence of Buck nor the slyness of Foxy Fox. Rabbito struggles. He observes. He challenges his preconceived notions. Will he achieve personal success? Can he maintain work life balance? Or will he perish under the workload and succumb to politics at work? Based on the 2500-year-old wisdom of Panchatantra - "animal fables that are as old as we are able to imagine" - Why Fail? is about simple techniques, success principles and success tips that can be applied at work. Small adjustments and minor modifications in approach is what it takes to bring out the best to easily achieve goals at workplace. No rocket science - just plain and natural ways to succeed from scratch. This book will teach you:How to become smarter?How to achieve success through a positive mental attitude.How to have personal growth and development?How to learn the art of personal transformation without a mentor?How to be happy at work?And most importantly.How to become successful in life? The book is interspersed with motivational quotes, which are keys to opening doors to success and happiness within the workplace and outside.

"An extraordinary book. This dignified, just and unbearable account of the dark heart of Sri Lanka needs to be read by everyone." — Roma Tearne, author of Mosquito The tropical island of Sri Lanka is a paradise for tourists, but in 2009 it became a hell for its Tamil minority, as decades of civil war between the Tamil Tiger guerrillas and the government reached its bloody climax. Caught in the crossfire were hundreds of thousands of schoolchildren, doctors, farmers, fishermen, nuns, and other civilians. And the government ensured through a strict media blackout that the world was unaware of their suffering. Now, a UN enquiry has called for war crimes investigation, and Frances Harrison, a BBC correspondent for Sri Lanka during the conflict, recounts those crimes for the first time in sobering, shattering detail.

The Image Trap analyses the phenomenon of M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), the legendary film star-cum-politician of Tamil Nadu, as a modern-day political myth. This book offers fascinating details about the extent to which MGR was successful in creating a stereotypical cinematic persona, and what repercussions it had on Tamil Nadu. Delineating the cultural elements that were meticulously mobilised to constitute MGR’s on-screen image, it analyses the popularity he enjoyed among the poor whose interests he constantly violated. This is done by means of what Pandian termed as constructed biographies which are popular narratives that ingeniously present the cinematic as real. It brings out the interface and interplay between the media and political processes. A blend of essay writing, political rhetoric and scholarship, the book features the complete filmography of MGR and is a must for understanding the contemporary politics of the state.

AN ILLUMINATING ACCOUNT OF THE DMK AND ITS CHARISMATIC FOUNDER In 1967, C.N. Annadurai became the chief minister of Madras state, when his party, the DMK, swept to power for the first time. In this definitive biography, R. Kannan traces the growth of Annadurai—from a young protégé of the radical thinker Periyar E.V. Ramasamy into a revered leader known as Anna, or elder brother. Kannan draws on Anna’s considerable body of writing, and the memoirs of other leaders and authors in Tamil, to candidly examine Anna’s complex relationship with Periyar and his disillusionment with the corruption he witnessed when in power. Featuring luminaries like Rajagopalachari and Kamaraj, K. Karunanidhi and MGR, among many others, Anna offers a warm and rounded portrait of a man who showed the way for the democratic expression of regional aspirations within a united India.

With Sai Baba's blessings and the traditional values imbibed from his parents, Dr Rabinder Nath Kakarya's attention was directed towards religion and philosophy. Apart from teaching Physics, he is relentlessly collecting, compiling and translating writings on the life and miracles of Shirdi Sai Baba. He has translated and compiled fifteen books on Shirdi Sai Baba. He has also sung Sai Bhajans which have been released as audiocassettes and CDs. At present he is engaged in spreading the name and message of Shirdi Sai Baba through literary works and bhajans.