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    'Homeless poet' Francis Kiruba's authentic voice in new-age Tamil literature

    Gladwin Emmanuel
    20 Sept 2021 1:36 PM IST

    The renowned writer and Tamil poet J Francis Kiruba, who passed away after a prolonged illness recently, had a way with words. His authentic voice, his writing that evoked stunning imageries were...

    Homeless poet Francis Kirubas authentic voice in new-age Tamil literature
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    Top lyricist Pulamaipithan who gave Amma title to Jayalalithaa passes away
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    Top lyricist Pulamaipithan who gave 'Amma' title to Jayalalithaa passes away

    8 Sept 2021 4:07 PM IST
    Gail Omvedt: Revolutionary activist who fought passionately for Dalit rights
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    Gail Omvedt: Revolutionary activist who fought passionately for Dalit rights

    25 Aug 2021 6:37 PM IST
    Ilankumaranar: A scholar who solemnised weddings the ancient Tamil way
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    Ilankumaranar: A scholar who solemnised weddings the ancient Tamil way

    26 July 2021 2:14 PM IST
    Jayanthi, the bold & beautiful yesteryear actress, passes away

    Jayanthi, the 'bold & beautiful' yesteryear actress, passes away

    26 July 2021 1:28 PM IST
    Steven Weinberg: A physicist who found religion an insult to human dignity

    Steven Weinberg: A physicist who found religion 'an insult to human dignity'

    25 July 2021 8:54 PM IST
    ‘Maverick filmmaker’: Marvel star posts eulogy on dad Robert Downey Sr

    ‘Maverick filmmaker’: Marvel star posts eulogy on dad Robert Downey Sr

    8 July 2021 5:49 PM IST
    Parassala Ponnammal: Carnatic virtuoso whose music defied barriers of age, tradition

    Parassala Ponnammal: Carnatic virtuoso whose music defied barriers of age, tradition

    23 Jun 2021 2:19 PM IST
    Milkha — a symbol of athleticism who ruled our imagination for 50 years

    Milkha — a symbol of athleticism who ruled our imagination for 50 years

    19 Jun 2021 1:22 PM IST
    Eminent film-maker Buddhadeb Dasgupta, 77, passes away

    Eminent film-maker Buddhadeb Dasgupta, 77, passes away

    10 Jun 2021 2:40 PM IST
    COVID snuffs out another artist: Noted painter S Elayaraja dies at 42

    COVID snuffs out another artist: Noted painter S Elayaraja dies at 42

    7 Jun 2021 4:15 PM IST
    Nitish

    Nitish Veera, actor in Pudhupettai and Asuran, succumbs to COVID

    17 May 2021 2:52 PM IST
    Adieu Raghothaman: Fiery officer who decoded Rajiv assassination riddle

    Adieu Raghothaman: Fiery officer who decoded Rajiv assassination riddle

    12 May 2021 8:41 PM IST
    COVID claims Tamil actor Maran; directors Pa Ranjith, Dharani grieve

    COVID claims Tamil actor Maran; directors Pa Ranjith, Dharani grieve

    12 May 2021 7:12 PM IST
    Dennis Joseph: The man who made Mammootty and Mohanlal superstars

    Dennis Joseph: The man who made Mammootty and Mohanlal superstars

    The Federal
    11 May 2021 3:25 PM IST

    If Rajavinte Makan took Mohanlal  (who can forget Vincent Gomas, the deadly don?) to another level, Joseph’s New Delhi virtually gave a cinematic...

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    KR Gouri used Assembly and legislations to bring real changes in society

    11 May 2021 8:37 AM IST
    Mar Chrysostum

    Mar Chrysostom, the high priest of humour and kindness, dead

    5 May 2021 8:04 AM IST
    Soli J. Sorabjee – a life in law worth emulating

    Soli J. Sorabjee – a 'life in law' worth emulating

    3 May 2021 1:36 PM IST
    KV Anand: Kollywoods self-deprecating, down-to-earth director

    KV Anand: Kollywood's self-deprecating, down-to-earth director

    1 May 2021 1:56 PM IST
    Veteran CPI leader D Pandian, injured in 1991 Rajiv assassination, passes away

    Veteran CPI leader D Pandian, injured in 1991 Rajiv assassination, passes away

    26 Feb 2021 1:55 PM IST
    In Gajendra Haldea’s death, India loses a keen upholder of public interest

    In Gajendra Haldea’s death, India loses a keen upholder of public interest

    16 Jan 2021 4:03 PM IST
    Tamil writer A Madhavan made Thiruvananthapurams Chalai immortal

    Tamil writer A Madhavan made Thiruvananthapuram's Chalai immortal

    6 Jan 2021 2:36 PM IST
    Thank you, Maradona, for all the magic and the memories

    Thank you, Maradona, for all the magic and the memories

    26 Nov 2020 8:16 AM IST
    Ahmed Patel: An ace of many a political battle, Sonias trusted aide

    Ahmed Patel: An ace of many a political battle, Sonia's trusted aide

    25 Nov 2020 1:35 PM IST
    Tarun Gogoi

    Tarun Gogoi: Low-profile 'Delhi leader' who made his presence felt in Assam

    23 Nov 2020 5:59 PM IST
    Cre-A Ramakrishnan, wordsmith of Tamil literary world, dies at 75

    Cre-A Ramakrishnan, wordsmith of Tamil literary world, dies at 75

    17 Nov 2020 4:27 PM IST
    SP Balasubrahmanyam: The singing moon has set

    SP Balasubrahmanyam: The 'singing moon' has set

    25 Sept 2020 1:34 PM IST
    Pranabda: A Nehruvian statesman, a Bengali high priest who broke stereotypes

    Pranabda: A Nehruvian statesman, a Bengali high priest who broke stereotypes

    31 Aug 2020 6:10 PM IST
    Pranab da held the reins of power, but always for someone else

    Pranab da held the reins of power, but always for someone else

    31 Aug 2020 6:04 PM IST
    The story of Vasanthakumar: A driven, resourceful, self-made entrepreneur

    The story of Vasanthakumar: A driven, resourceful, self-made entrepreneur

    28 Aug 2020 7:56 PM IST
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