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Letter to Umaiyal - Ruskin Bond
A letter to my daughter about the art of noticing everyday characters, the warmth of nostalgia, and the delightful memory of December 2025—when she skipped 'Apple' and 'Ball' to spell 'Ruskin Bond' as her very first words
Johneh Shankar
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Thiruvempavai - 6
Welcome back, (Thiru)vachaka perumakkale! Today we hit a sixer on finishing 6 stanzas of the sweet Thiruvempavai. Let's dive in. The...
Johneh Shankar
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Thiruvempavai - 5
Day 5 of Margazhi and we are one step closer to win Manickavachakar's blessings. Not that it's a competition between others vs you but...
Johneh Shankar
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Thiruvempavai - 4
Welcome back, my friends! Two reasons why I am translating Thiruvempavai: To provide a valuable resource for those seeking spiritual...
Johneh Shankar
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