I’ve been fascinated to be learning more about Howard Thurman, one of the first African-American civil rights leaders to meet Gandhi. He’s been on my mind as I explore the […]
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2025 Ancient Tamil Literature Promotion Award
I was deeply honored and humbled to receive the 2025 Ancient Tamil Literature Promotion Award from the Honorable Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Mr. M. K. Stalin at the Chennai […]
A Greeting for the Thirukkural Symposium in Washington DC
I’m thrilled to be participating in the upcoming Thirukkural Symposium organized by the Washington Tamil Sangam and Noolnayam (Thirukkural book study group). Here is a greeting in Tamil for the […]
A Greeting for the Valluvan Tamil Academy 14th Annual Day Celebration
I’m delighted to be speaking at the Annual Day Celebration for the Valluvan Tamil Academy in Virginia this year. Here is a greeting in Tamil for the event.
Taller Than a Mountain 2024
I’m very excited to announce my upcoming online course on the Kural, Taller Than A Mountain.It starts April 27, with a free intro class on April 13. Among my guest […]