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Ponniyin Selvan of Kalki:Part 4-Manimagudam

A historical novel in five parts, narrating the story of Chola King Arulmozhivarman (popularly known as Rajaraja Cholan who ruled Cholan kingdom between 985 and 1014 AD). It was the masterpiece of Kalki. This fourth part-Manimagudam contains 46 chapters.

Ponniyin Selvan of Kalki Part 5: Thyagachikaram

A historical novel in five parts, narrating the story of Chola King Arulmozhivarman (popularly known as Rajaraja Cholan who ruled Chola kingdom between 985 and 1014 AD). It was a masterpiece of Kalki. This fifth and final part, Thyagachikaram, contains 46 chapters.

Premchandin Chiranda Chirukathaigal (Part #1)

This first part contains the best of eight short stories of Premchand, a famous writer of modern Hindi-Urdu literature, translated into Tamil.

Short Story Collections of Jeyakantan - 1

A collection of 10 short stories with logical dialogues, focusing on the paradoxes of society.

Short Story Collections of Jeyakantan - 2

Collection10 short stories on social themes, most of which contains the dialect of the community or the locality in a style as if the author is talking to the reader. Written during 50s, 60s and 70s of the last century.

Short Story Collections of Jeyakantan - 3

Contains 11 short stories sharply bringing out the paradoxes of society with a philosophical touch written during 60s and 70s of the last century.

Tamizhachiyin katthi

In this tragic story, the villain, attracted by the beauty of a village woman cleverly separated her from her husband. On realizing the assault on her chastity the heroine stabbed the villain with a knife.

Tarkala Kashmiri Chirukathaigal

Tarkala Kashmiri Chirukathaigal (Contemporary Kashmiri Short Stories) is a Tamil translation of Neeraja Mattoo’s English version of ‘Kasher Humasar Afsana’ compiled by Hriday Kaul Bharati. This collection of seventeen short stories most of which are philosophical in content, displays the evolution of Kashmiri literature and development of Kashmiri short stories.

Works of Auvaiyar:Atichuti, Konrai Vendan, Muturai and Nalvazhi

i) AticuTi: contains 109 morals in one line with few words ii)Konrai Vendhan: 91 one line moral verses the first letter of each starts with alphabetical and consonants order. iii) Muturai: contains 40 verses of four lines each preaching morals and ethics. iv) Nalvazhi: contains 40 verses of advises of good deeds that will lead to a good life.

Yer Ezhupathu and Tirukkai Vazakkam of Kambar

In Yer Ezhupathu: (Plough Seventy) Poet Kambar is all praising the profession of agriculture right from ploughing the land till harvesting in seventy verses. In Tirukkai Vazhakkam, he praises the qualities of benovalence of Velalar community in sixty verses.

Chaduranga

This book is a Tamil translation by Rama Thirunavukkarasu from Ashokmitra’s English version of Rabindranath Tagore’s Bengali original version of Chaduranga comprising four chapters viz., Uncle, Sachish, Damini and Sribilash.

Holy Bible - New Testament - Part III Acts

This fifth book containing twenty eight chapters, is a narrative of the apostles' ministry after Christ's death and resurrection, from which point it resumes and functions as a sequel to the Gospel of Luke.

Holy Bible - New Testament - Part V: Galatians, Ephesians, Colossians, Thessalonians1 & 2, Philemon, Hebrews, Timothy 1 & 2

Galatians- The Epistle of Paul to the Galatians is the ninth book of the New Testament-contains six chapters; Ephesians- The Epistle of Paul to the Ephesians, usually referred to simply as Ephesians, is the tenth book of the New Testament and contains six chapters; Colossians- The Epistle of Paul to the Colossians, usually referred to simply as Colossians, is the twelveth book of the New Testament contains four chapters; Thessalonians1- The First Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians, usually referred to simply as First Thessalonians, is the thirteenth book of the New Testament contains five chapters; Thessalonians2- The Second Epistle of Paul to the Thessalonians, often referred to as Second Thessalonians, is the fourteenth book of the New Testament contains three chapters; Philemon- The Epistle of Paul to Philemon, usually referred to simply as Philemon, is the eighteenth book contains one chapter; Hebrews- The Epistle of Paul to Hebrews is the Nineteenth book which contains nine chapters; Timothy 1: The first Epistle of Paul to Timothy is the fifteenth book containing six chapters. Timothy 2: The second Epistle of Paul to Timothy is the sixteenth book containing four chapters.

Inthiya Ilakkiya Chirpikal: Kavingnar Kannadhasan

A Monograph in Tamil on Kavingnar Kannadhasan, a Tamil poet and lyricist,popularly known as "Kaviarasu" (King of Poets) comprising his Biography, Personality, Poems and Other literary works etc. under eight chapters.

Kaalam Ungal Kaaladiyil (First Edition)

This book entitled "Kaalam Ungal Kaaladiyil" is a self improvement guide for all, especially the younger generation, which explains the importance of Time management to succeed in life, Time Investment and offers tips for effective use Time.

Kalkiyin Sivakamiyin Sabadham Part IV Shattered Dream (Chapters 1-50)

A historical four parts novel set in 7th Century in South India against the backdrop of various historical events and figures revolving around the Chalukya King, Pulikesi II laying a siege of Kanchi and Narasimhavarman avenging this by attacking Vatapi, the capital of the Chalukyas. Sivakami a dancer close to the heart of Pallava King Narasimhavaraman, vows that she would not leave Vatapi until Narasimhavarman burns it down and rescues her. Finally, Sivagami is united with her aging father. She is initially heart-broken on realising that Narasimhavarman is married to someone else, but later decides to dedicate herself to the God Shiva.

Kavichakravarthy Kambar

Kambar, a 12th centuary poet lived during the regime of King Rakendra Chola. In addition to the Ramayanam, Kambar has also authored other works like the Saraswathi Andathi and Kangai Puranam

Sambandar Thevaram- Tirumurai 1 Part I (Verses 1-721)

The first part of Thevaram comprises 721verses chanted by Tirugnanasambandar in praise of Lord Shiva enshrined in sixty six Shiva temples.

Thi. Ja. Ranganathan

Monograph in Tamil on Thi. Ja. Ranganathan [Thingalur Jagathrakshaka Ranganathan (1901-74)] who was an eminent Tamil writer and Journalist. This book details his biography, his contributions to Tamil Literature in the form of short stories, Essays, Translations, Children's literature, etc. and includes a glossary of his writings.

Aalappiranthavar Neengal!

A thorough book on leadership for all age group particularly younger generation.

Abitha: Isländernes Lovbog I Fristatens Tid. Text I, Volume 1...

Inthiya Ilakkiya Chirpikal: T. Janakiraman

This book is a monograph in Tamil on the life and writings of the popular Tamil novelist T. Janakiraman.

Mahakavi Subramania Bharathiyarin Vinayakar Naanmanimaalai

The national poet Bharathi was believed to have composed these poems glorifying the Manakkula Vinayakar of Puducherry in forty verses.

Swami Vivekanandar

Swami Vivekanandar is a Tamil translation by Ka.Chellappan of Nemai Sadhan Bose’s Monograph in English.

Thanneer (Novel)

In this novel, the water scarcity of Chennai city is vividly portrayed while narrating the story of two sisters, Jamuna and Chaya, who are destined to live a lonely life.