Identities are of two types, one that you are born with and the other that you choose in the course of your life. So which category does your name fit in? Often if you notice, Tami ... Read more
Identities are of two types, one that you are born with and the other that you choose in the course of your life. So which category does your name fit in? Often if you notice, Tamil names are a reflection of a person's class, caste, region, religion and other such identities and very less about that person. Oftentimes, names are also a source of ridicule for our guest - Maheen. One of the alphabets used in her name is generally used for more than one phonetic sound in the Tamil language. As a result, she was often made fun of by her peer and is still known more as Maggie than her original name. Now, it's true that when the naming ceremonies happen, we are too young to decide for ourselves. However, does it mean that we can't change our name if we don't associate with it? Also, isn't it better to have gender-neutral names? Why is choosing for ourselves so difficult? All this is what Subhalakshmi discusses in this episode. Tune in now! Read more
The Tamil language is one of the world's longest-surviving classical languages with a history dating back to 300 BCE. Tamil literature is dominated by poetry and therefore, one can ... Read more
The Tamil language is one of the world's longest-surviving classical languages with a history dating back to 300 BCE. Tamil literature is dominated by poetry and therefore, one can say the culture is as old as the language. But, as much as we enjoy its rich heritage, architecture, cuisine, arts, and culture, there are a few practices still observed in Tamil households today, that leave us in awe. Today's generation, especially, finds it hard to decipher them and assumes them to be dated. But are these practices dated and what flavours can we bring from our modern-day learning to them? This is what Subhalakshmi ponders in this podcast. Read more
