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A conversation between two little boys that ends in one of them making the other a “promise”. What was the promise? How does it end? Tune in to this simple conversation that dwells into the psyche of young children and their ways. A classic!

Thija writes about the power and grip of a destructive emotion on our actions and serves us some payasam. Tune in to taste it!

“Why is there no Pongal Festival in our name?” Listen in to this conversation between two buffaloes which compels us to question our prejudices and exposes our double standards – all told with brilliant humour. Happy Pongal!  

This satirical commentary written by Thija in 1982 on the political culture in India rings true even today. Have a listen.

Thija writes a parody examining life’s deep questions in this dialogue between two insects (Poochis). Listen in to their conversation.

Can one do a penance (Thavam) for anything he or she desires? Does penance always pay off? Thija explores these questions in this brilliant story where a man undertakes a ten year long penance for one particular moment he desires. Was it worth it? Listen in.

We are extremely delighted to announce the publication of “The Crimson Hibiscus”, an English Translation by P. Balaswamy of one of the best selling novels of Thi. Janakiraman Sembaruthi (1968) by Ratna Books, New Delhi. Thija authored nine novels, many of which were popular best sellers like Mohamul, Amma Vandal, Marappasu, Anbe Aramudey, Malar Manjam etc and we are veryContinue reading “The Crimson Hibiscus”

The bronze vessel referred to as Godavari Gundu plays a central role in this humorous, delightful short story. It celebrates the joy in simple pleasures of life, and how everyone is entitled to some, no matter how badly off their life situation may be. The author also subtly underlines the generosity and ‘give-and-take’ attitude ofContinue reading “Godavari Gundu”

Shanbagappoo is a beautiful flower with a heady and lingering fragrance and Thija uses it as an apt metaphor in this story featuring a young woman and an older couple observing the sudden turn of events in her life. This story is rich with some of Thija’s quintessential and vivid descriptions that stay on withContinue reading “Shanbagappoo”

Thija loved Carnatic music and learnt from some eminent musicians from his time. Music features prominently in some of his most celebrated works. Carnatic musicians are often upper caste Hindus. Why must it be so? In Isai Payirchi, Thija writes about the artificial and unfounded barriers that caste allows society to erect and what itContinue reading “Isai Payirchi”