Kalachuvadu Magazine - September 2025

In this issue

Editorial • A Politics That Embraces Outsiders o This editorial discusses the necessity of considering voting rights for immigrants and the diaspora as a healthy democratic process. Perspectives • Tainted Awards - Chenthuran o An analysis of the aesthetic and political issues in the 71st National Film Awards. Special Section • 5 Novels, 5 Perspectives A detailed critique of five novels published last year. o "Moonram Pirai" by Manasigan, reviewed by Vignesh Hariharan o "Thanga Nagai Pathai" by M. Kulasekaran, reviewed by K.V. Palanisamy o "IravadiyaThirumeni" by Velmurugan Ilango, reviewed by Sunil Krishnan o "SivappuSattai Sirumi" by Sharmila Seyyid, reviewed by J. Deepa o "Tango" by Guna Kandasamy, reviewed by Sivaprasad Articles • Being Bharat in the Trump Kingdom - M. Ramanathan o The article provides a detailed analysis of the pros, cons, and politics behind the 50% import tariff imposed on India by U.S. President Donald Trump. • The Younger Generation in Caste Violence - Stalin Rajangam o Using the questions raised by the Madurai Branch of Madras High Court regarding the Kandadevi Chariot Festival, Stalin Rajangam discusses new angles on contemporary caste dynamics in Tamil Nadu. • The True Cost of Honor Killings - A.P. Rajasekaran o A.P. Rajasekaran argues that honor killings are not just about taking lives, but are also intended to cause significant economic losses for entire communities. Reports on: o A one-day national seminar on writer Sukumaran's creative journey. o A felicitation ceremony for A. Ra. Venkatachalapathy, who won the Sahitya Akademi Award. o The Book Brahma Literary Festival held in Bangalore. Tribute: V. Vasanthidevi - S. Tamizhchelvan Bharathiyar’s legacy: Ya. Manikandan has found a rare piece written by Bharathi. Bharathi has written a brilliant preface for the works of two women writers. • Short Story: "Santhai Kadai" (The Marketplace) - Perumal Murugan • Poems:Jebah, S. Vijayakumar, Mankuthirai