Books & publications
Books, photo-essays, and documentaries authored and supported by AIDCSC on community history, heritage, and documentation.
The Bridges of Old Madras: A Historical Exploration
A journey across the waterways of Chennai (formerly Madras), uncovering the stories of its historic bridges as witnesses to colonial enterprise, urban expansion, and everyday life.
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Slums in India: Problems and Prospects
Diverse scholarly perspectives on slums across India, examining housing, sanitation, health, education, livelihood, and governance.
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Narikuravar of Tamilnadu
A visual narrative of the semi-nomadic Narikuravar community, capturing their dress, jewelry, handicrafts, worship, livelihood, and community gatherings.
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Memorials: Edifice of Tribute
A richly illustrated volume on Tamil Nadu’s memorial landscapes: monuments, shrines, and commemorative spaces honouring leaders, saints, warriors, poets, and ordinary people.
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Shakthi: A documentary on Pulayan Tribes of the Anamalai Hills
The story of the Pulayan women’s Self-Help Groups of the Anamalai Hills, building economic independence while preserving cultural identity.
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Arab Muslims of Pazhaverkadu
A visual journey into the lives of a little-known coastal community in Tamil Nadu, where faith, culture, and livelihood shape identity in a historic fishing settlement.
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