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Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 10, September 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe September issue features interviews of Dr. Rajan Natarajan and drawing artist Jeyaraj; three short stories and a small novel; a religious article on vittallapuram; a biography of Tamil scholar Parali su. Nellaiappar; an article on Tamil writer Ayyakannu (Aykkann); a health column on Cough; Recipes of Herbal Bonda and Herbal Coffee; plus other usual and interesting features such as Anbulla Snehitiye, Ilanthendral, jokes, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 11, October 2011
by MadhurabharathiThe current issue features Interview with (i) Uma Jayarasasingham who founded Chinmaya Mission in San Francisco, (ii) Seerkazhi Sivachidambaram, Karnatic Vocalist and (iii) Vinod Rajan who has developed a software for Tamil Poetry; Recipes of a variety of 'Thokkus'(pickles) with Dates, Ginger-garlic, peeled orange skin and green apple; Biography of Tamil Scholar, Dr. Mu.Varadharasan and a short story (Kattaayam Vendum) written by him; an article on Kumbakonam Aadhi Kumbeswarar Temple; a tribute to Sculptor Padma Bhushan Dr. Vai. Ganapathy Sthapathy; two short stories ( Thodarum Payanangal and Apple Payanangal); a short novel (Sila Matrangal); a health page on Heart diseases; nostalgia on Writer, Publisher Aru. Ramanathan and an interesting extract from his novel, Nayanam Soundaravadivu plus usual features such as Thendral Pesukirathu, Jokes, Ilanthendral, Anbulla Snehitiye, Surya Thupparigiraar, etc.
Thendral: Vol 11, Issue 12, November 2011
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interview with journalist Nimmi Raghunathan and Harikathai Suchithra; Recipes of Kadai Baby Corn and a side dish for chappathi; a biography of Abdul Gafoor, a notable contributor to children’s literature; a tribute to Steve Jobs; a religious article on Tiruthani Murugan Temple; a poem; a short story; a short novel; an article on writer N.C.Mohandas and excerpts from one of his short stories, plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Ilamthendral, Surya Thupparigiraar, Thendral Pesukirathu, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 01, December 2011
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interview with contemporary writer of Tamil Literature S. Ramakrishnan; a biography of Tamil Writer Karthika Rajkumar and one of his short stories ‘Sirahatra ParavaigaL’; 7th part of the short novel serial ‘Sila MaatrangaL’; Three prize-winning short stories; Recipes; Nalam vaazha plus usual features such as Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye; Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 02, January 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features the second and final part of interview with popular Tamil writer S. Ramakrishnan; a biography of Tamil novelist Jagasirpiyan, and one of his short stories “Narikkurathi”; a nostalgia on Dr. Ma. Rajamanikkanar, a Tamil scholar; a religious article on Mayuranathar Temple of Mayiladuthurai; Tips to stop smoking in ‘Nalam Vazha’; variety rice recipes in ‘Maya Bazaar’; Three prize-winning short stories; Part 8 of short novel ‘Sila Matrangal’ plus usual features of Thendral Pesikirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Poems, Puzzle, Ilamthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 03, February 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interviews with Arun, founder of Advantage Testing and Isaikkavi Ramanan ; Biography of Doyen of Tamil Drama Nawab Rajamanickam Pillai; two recipes in Maya Bazaar; an article on Gaya; tributes to Artist G.K. Moorthy and 'Queen of Nadaswaram' Ponnuththaayee; an introduction of Tamil writer G. Murugan with a presentation of one of his short stories; three short stories; Part 9 of short novel ‘Sila Matrangal’ plus usual features of Thendral Pesikirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Puzzle, Ilamthendral, Nalam Vaazha, etc..
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 04, March 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interviews with Mr.Arun, founder of Advantage Testing(second part) and Ms.Charulatha Mani, popular carnatic vocalist ; Biography of woman super star of yester years of Tamil Tinsel World Ms. T. P. Rajalakshmi; two recipes in Maya Bazaar; an article on Thiruninravoor Bhakthavatsala Perumal; an introduction of Tamil writer Ms. Kamaladevi Aravindhan with a presentation of one of her short stories; Part 10 of short novel ‘Sila Matrangal’ plus usual features of Thendral Pesikirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Puzzle, Ilamthendral, Nalam Vaazha, etc..
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 05, April 2012
by MadhurabharathiInterview with Tamil Scholar Dr. Parveen Sultana, Recipes of Babycorn Snacks and Babycorn Bajji, a Biography of doyen of Carnatic Music, Veenai Dhanammal, a special feature on the Houston Conference of Tamilnadu Trust, a religious article on the Akilandeswari-Jambukeswarar tample-a 'Pancha Bhootha Sthalam' at Tiruvanakkaval in Tamilnadu, Part 11 of short novel 'Sila Maatrangal", Two short stories "Prayachitham" & "Penn Kulathin Vetriadi", an article on 'sleep apnea' on Nalam Vaazha, a feature introducing Achiever I-mart Anu, poems, a write up on historical novelist Diwakar with a presentation of some excerpts from his historical novel 'vamsadhara' are some of the contents of this issue. In the Anbullla Snehitiye column, Chitra Vaitheeswaran counsels a thought provoking advice to a critical question of a reader which is a must read for every elder and young generation of today. Surya Thupparikirar, Ilanthendral, jokes, etc. are usual features.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 06, May 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Vetriselvi Rajamanikkam, Maravanpulavu Ka. Sachithananthan, Recipes of Plantain Bonda and Plantain Pakoda, Biography of great Tamil Scholar Devaneya Pavanar, an article on Sri Kachareeswarar Tample, Chennai, an article on writer R. Ponnammal with one of her best short stories, "Ponni", Two short stories Thengai and Ethu Nyayam, Part 12 of short novel "Sila Matrangal" plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Ilanthendral, Surya Thupparikirar, Nalam Vazha, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 07, June 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interviews of Asha Natarajan, Founder of Ragamalika Music School at San Francisco and Nanjil Nadan, a novelist and Tamil scholar who won Sahitya Academy Award in 2010; Recipes of Potato Rice (Aloo Bath) and Ponni Rice in the serial “Maya Bazaar”; a Biography of “Avvai”T.K. Shanmugam, a popular Dramatist of yesteryears; an article on Tirupparankundram Murugan Temple; Surgical treatment for Obesity in Health column “Nalam Vaazha”; Four Short Stories “Kurai Onrumillai”, Oru Kadithathin Vilai, Kalyana Album and Iru Kodugal, an Introduction to Book “Thamizhagaththukku Perumai Thantha Vignana Medhai Padma Bhushan Sir K. S. Krishnan; a biography of Tamil Writer Kaa. Si. Venkatramani and one of his short stories, “Pattuvin Kalyanam” plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Poetry, Thendral Pesukirathu, Surya Thupparikiraar, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 08, July 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interviews of Prof. Sreenivasa Varadhan and gavanakar Kalai.Chezhian; Recipes of Jackfruit items in Maya Bazaar, a biography of Thirumanam Selvakesavaraya Mudaliar; an article on Azhagarkoil; a Health article on Migraine in “Nalam Vaazha”; a biography of Tamil novelist and writer Ra.Su.Nallaperumal and one of his short stories, “Kadal Thaandiya Uravugal”; four short stories and a short novel Sila Maatrangal- Part 13 plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Jokes, Thendral Pesukirathu, Surya Thupparikiraar, etc
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 09, August 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interviews of Prof. George Heart and‘Bharathi’ Mani; Two Recipes; Biography of Carnatic Musician Madurai Mani Iyer; a religious article on “Annai Abirami”; Three Short Stories; Kavithai Pandal (Poem); Biography of writer Hephzibah Jesudasan with an abstract of her novel plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Ilanthendral, Nalam Vaazha, Surya Thupparikiraar, Saadhanaiaalar, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 10, September 2012
by MadhurabharathiIn addition to the regular features viz., Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Surya Thupparikiraar, and Ilanthendral, this issue features interview with Poet Manushyaputhiran and Playback singer Mahati; Recipes of Kancheepuram Idly and Moongdal Idly; Biography of Tamizhkadal Raya. Chockalinganaar; Biography of Journalist/novelist Tamilvaanan with one of his published shortstories; a religious article on ‘Erikaatha Ramar’; obituary of Captain Lakshmi Sehgal and Ra.Ki. Rangarajan; two short stories; a travelogue on Kollimalai; Poetry, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 11, October 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Dr. Blake Wentworth and Drawing Artist Maruthi, Recipes, Biography of P. Sri Acharya-Journalist, Writer, and Scholar, Three short stories, Biography of writer Ira.Natarajan with one of his short stories, plus popular and usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 12, Issue 12, November 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Radha Subramaniam, Harish Raghavendra, and Kalaimamani V.K.T.Balan, Biography of Vallal Azhagappa, Dosa varieties on Recipes column, an article on writer Azhagiya Periyavan with one of his short stories, four poems on Kavithai Pandal, four short stories plus popular features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Thendral Pesukirathu, Nalam Vaazha, Inanthendral, Travelogue, Surya Thupparikiraar, etc.
Thendral: Vol 13, Issue 1, December 2012
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Dr. Azhagappa Azhagappan and V.K.T. Balan (Part II); Biography of multifaceted and much acclaimed personality Veenai S. Balachandar; an article on Tiruchendur Murugan; three recipes on Mayabazaar; five short stories; Part IV of travelogue on Kollimalai; an write-up on novelist Pattukkottai Prabhakar presenting one of his short stories :Madhavan Sir”, plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Thendral Pesukirathu, Jokes, Surya Thupparikiraar, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol 13, Issue 2, January 2013
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features Interviews with Pragathi Guruprasad and O. S. Arun; Biography of Mridangam exponent Palakkad Mani Iyer; Three mouth-watering Recipes in Maya Bazaar; a tribute to Sitar exponent Pandit Ravishankar; two Short stories; a religious article on Tirunelveli Nellivana Nathar; Biography of novelist Ervadi S. Radhakrishnan and a short story writeen by him; Travelogue on Kollimalai Part-5; To Laugh and Think (In a lighter vein) by Geeta Bennett, plus other usual features such as Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vazha, Ialnthendral, Jokes, Surya Thupparikirar, Poetry, etc.
Thendral: Vol 13, Issue 3, February 2013
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Writer A. Muthulingam; and Archeologist Dr. Thiyaga. Sathiyamoorthy; Biography of Tamil Scholar Mu. Raghava Iyengar; Two short stories; An article on Writer Vikraman with excerpts from one of his novels; a religious article on Sringery Saradambal; a Travelogue on Kollimalai (Concluding part); Three recipes with Sago on the column of Maya Bazaar; The health column Nalam Vaazha speak on Sinusitis; plus other regular features of Anbulla Snehitiye; Jokes, Ilanthendral, Thendral Pesukirathu, Surya Thupparikiraar, etc.
Thendral: Vol 13, Issue 4, March 2013
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview with Charu Jayaraman and Mangayarkarasi; Biography of Ms. Lakshmi Krishnamoorthy, daughter of veteran freedom fighter Satyamoorthy; Three short stories; An article on Writer Ms. Vidhya Subramaniam with one of her short stories; a religious article on Lakshmi Narasimhar at Singaperumal Koil; a new feature “Kathiravani Kelungal” Three recipes with on the column of Maya Bazaar; The health column Nalam Vaazha speaks on Gout; plus other regular features of Anbulla Snehitiye; Ilanthendral, Jokes, Thendral Pesukirathu, etc.
Thendral: Vol. 13, Issue 05, April 2013
by MadhurabharathiThe highlights of this issue are: Interviews with ‘Ambulimama’ Shankar and M.R. Rangaswamy; Biography of Ma.Raa.Jambunathan; Four short stories; A religious article on Thiruvidaimaruthoor Sri Mahalingaswamy; an article on writer Bava Chelladurai and one of his best short stories entitled:”Veru Veru Manitharkal. Other interesting features are Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Maya Bazaar, Nalam Vaazha, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Poetry, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol. 13, Issue 06, May 2013
by MadhurabharathiThe highlights of this issue are: Interviews of Rani Ramaswami and Nataraj, I.P.S. (Retired), Biography of Tamil Scholar Ra.Pi. Sethupillai, Four short stories, a religious article on Pazhani Sri Dhandayuthapaani Temple, an article on writer Perumal Murugan and one of his best short stories: ‘Kombai suvar’. Plus other usual features: Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Maya Bazaar, Nalam Vaazha, Poetry, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol. 13, Issue 07 June 2013
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features the interview with Rani Ramaswami (Part two); interview with Malarvathi; Biography of multifaceted Ayodhidasa Pandithar, Two short stories, an article on Uduppi Sri Krishnar, an article on writer Konangi and his short story ‘Koppammaal’, plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vazha, Maya Bazaar, Kathiravani Kelungal, Poetry, Ilanthendral, etc.
Thendral: Vol. 13, Issue 08, July 2013
by MadhurabharathiThe highlights of this issue are: Interviews with Dr. Lakshmanan Satyavaakeeswaran and Heeler Bhaskar; Recipes of Salad, Sabji and Pulav with Sprouted Green gram as the main ingredient in the column Maya Bazaar; Biography of Vellakkal Pa. Subramanya Mudaliar; Three short stories; an Article on writer Uma. Vasuki with one of her best stories: Basuvammavin Christmas; a religious article on Thiruvinthaloor Parimala Ranganathar; plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Nalam Vaazha, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Ilanthendral, Poetry, Jokes, etc.
Thendral: Vol. 13, Issue 11 (October #2013)
by MadhurabharathiThis issue features interview of a young Veena artist, Bharadwaj Raman, the grandson of Veena Legend, Veenai S. Balachandar; two recipes with Quinoa; a biography of Sami Chidambaranar; an article on Nagai Sri Kayaroganeswarar-Neelayathakshi; an article on novelist Ka.Sri.Sri. and excerpts from the novel Krouncha Vadham ; four short stories, plus usual features of Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Ilanthendral, Thendral Pesukirathu, Poetry, etc.
Thendral: Vol. 13, Issue 12, November 2013
by MadhurabharathiThe highlights of this issue are: Interviews with Ms. Vairamani who is working as a crematorium assistant, breaking the conventions and traditions of Hinduism, and Ms. Nirupama Vaidyanathan, a Tennis player; a biographical sketch of Raghavaiyengar, a research scholar of Tamil Literature; a health article on treatment of Kidney diseases; a write up on Madhava Perumal Temple at Mylapore; a review on the works of writer Tamilmagan, presenting one of his best short stories, "Athu Ithu"; Three interesting short stories; recipes with jackfruit; plus usual features of Thendral Pesukirathu, Anbulla Snehitiye, Kathiravanai Kelungal, Poetry, Ilanthendral, etc.