Kalki: The Revolutionary Writer Behind PS 1

Gowri Ramnarayan explores the world of Kalki Krishnamurthy whose magnificent novel Ponniyin Selvan has inspired Mani Ratnam's latest film PS I. IMAGE: Director Mani Ratnam, third from right, with......

New Navy Ensign Triggers Debate On Tamil Naval Feats

While acknowledging Shivaji's naval contributions, questions are being raised about the inadequate acknowledgement of Chola sea-power in southern Tamil Nadu, which dates back by a few centuries,......

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

'There are many things we need to work on.''At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to......

There is a just solution to the lingering Cauvery row

Verifiable ‘distress-sharing’ of available water may still be the way out of the Cauvery water row, says N Sathiya Moorthy. Image: Pro-Kannada activists protesting in Mysuru on......

Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan -- 2 will release on...

As the last scene of Ponniyin Selvan -- 1 flashed on-screen, its fans had just one thought: How will the next part pan out? And how many parts will there be? Director Mani Ratnam now......

Does Aishwarya Look WICKED?

After an early sneak peek, a few more details have been released about Mani Ratnam's much-awaited Tamil film, Ponniyin Selvan: I, also known as PS-I. A historical fiction based on Kalki......

Aishwarya Gets EVIL for Mani Ratnam

After Iruvar, Guru, Raavan, Director Mani Ratnam reunites with the gorgeous Aishwarya Rai for the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan: I, also known as PS-I, a historical fiction based Kalki Krishnamurthy's......

PS:2: So Who Killed Aditha Karikalan?

The question 'Who was/were behind Aditha Karikalan's killing?' will continue to remain a historic mystery despite Mani Ratnam setting out to unravel it in his own way, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.......