This podcast showcases the Tamil literary work of Mrs. Gowri Krupanidhi, a prolific short story writer and a playwright, with several Doordarshan drama scripts to her credit. Her stories have been published in several prestigious Tamil magazines like Kalki, Amudhasurabhi etc. She has also won several awards in short story competitions.
Her stories are realistic portrayals of lives - yours and mine; hence the name 'Nam Kadhaigal'!
Happy listening!
In this thoughtful story, the writer ponders why people unite only in gloomy times and not otherwise.
10 Sept 2020
விதை நெல் - Vidhai nel
Children are like விதை நெல் மணிகள், seeds waiting to flourish, given the right circumstances. In this particular story, the writer highlights the bane of child labour but also optimistically offers a solution. Listen on!
14 Jul 2020
Oru Thodarkathaiyin Idaivelai - ஒரு தொடர்கதையின் இடைவேளை
In this absolutely realistic story, the author Mrs Gowri Krupanidhi, lets us take a peek into the life and thoughts of Bhavani, the woman who serves as the fulcrum of her family.
30 May 2020
Kanneer Pookal - கண்ணீர்ப் பூக்கள்
This story brilliantly captures the anguish of a widowed single parent who suspects that his grown-up child's integrity might have been compromised.
4 May 2020
Washington to Velampatti - வாஷிங்டன் டு வேலம்பட்டி
This is the second story in the series of Tamil short stories written by Mrs. Gowri Krupanidhi. This story takes us through the journey of the little boy Dinakar, from Washington to Velampatti and the amazing life lessons he learns on the way. Do listen to this breezy story showcasing the beauty of the Indian countryside!
29 Apr 2020
Kannukku Theriyadha Mudhaleedu - கண்ணுக்குத் தெரியாத முதலீடு
A bed-ridden old lady, at the brink of her life, reflects on her life experiences. The attitude of her family, comprised of her son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren, towards the frail woman is realistically captured in this story.
This tear-jerker of a story is written and narrated by Mrs. Gowri Krupanidhi.
Please do listen!
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