Kalachuvadu - August 2025

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Editorial: The Emergency and Narendra Modi's Rule This editorial draws parallels between Indira Gandhi's Emergency period (which lasted two years) and the current perceived state of "undeclared emergency" in India under Narendra Modi's government. It offers a critical comparison of the two eras. Special Feature: 50 Years of the Emergency • Poetry: A poem by Aathmanam. • Articles: Personal experiences from the Emergency period are shared by A. Soundararajan, Ragavaraj, and VannaNilavan. Cinema: "I Am Still Here" An insightful article by R. Thathan on the French director Walter Salles. Launch Event Report: Genius Recognized in His Lifetime A report on the book launch event for 'Pudhumaippithan Kalanjiyam'. Book Reviews: • "Kall ManakkumPakkangal" - Reviewed by K. Vignesh. • "Nanjil Nattu Unavu" - Reviewed by A. Ka. Perumal. 80+ Personalities : A. Sivasubramanian Dr. R. Kamarasu contributes an analysis of A. Sivasubramanian's contributions to the field of research, titled "Identity Reclamation of the Powerless." Interview: Bakthavatchala Bharathi A comprehensive interview by Maruthan with Bakthavatchala Bharathi, who has contributed to the field of anthropology for over 40 years. Short Stories: • M. Gopalakrishnan • Mu. Kulasekaran • Kōbō Abe (Translated by Ezhil Chinnathambi) Poetry: • Ka. Mohanarangan