Misguided govt policies affect benefits

With Malayalam left bereaved of its two most precious letters - MT - that enriched its literary aesthetics for over seven decades, cultural Kerala stands orphaned.

- ANIL S @Thiruvananthapuram

Death gave him no pain; coz life never enamoured him! Thus wrote MT in 'Shathru'. Yet he cherished each moment, endowed with a profound gaze that penetrated deep into the innermost recesses of the Malayali psyche, pouring out a slew of timeless creations. Never in its history had Kerala witnessed such a legendary writer, auteur par excellence and the most celebrated literary editor.

The passing of M T Vasudevan Nair, who over the decades had attained iconic status among Keralites across the globe with his wide canvas of literary works and a brilliant bouquet of films, leaves behind an eternal void in the state's socio-cultural, literary and political spheres. A colossal, irreparable loss indeed!