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The Bridges of Old Madras: A Historical Exploration

The Bridges of Old Madras: A Historical Exploration takes readers on a fascinating journey across the waterways of Chennai (formerly Madras), uncovering the stories of the city’s historic bridges. Far more than feats of engineering, these bridges stand as enduring witnesses to colonial enterprise, urban expansion, and the everyday lives of people who crossed them […]

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Slums in India: Problems and Prospects

Slums in India: Problems and Prospects brings together diverse scholarly perspectives on one of the most pressing challenges of urban India. This edited volume examines the growth and conditions of slums across different regions, exploring issues of housing, sanitation, health, education, livelihood, and governance. The chapters collectively highlight how rapid urbanization, migration, and socio-economic inequalities […]

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Narikuravar of Tamilnadu

The Narikuravar, a semi-nomadic community of Tamil Nadu, carry with them centuries of oral traditions, craftsmanship, and resilience. This photo-essay offers a rare visual narrative of their everyday lives—capturing their distinctive dress, jewelry, and handicrafts, alongside moments of worship, livelihood, and community gatherings. Through evocative images and interpretive text, the book documents the Narikuravar’s struggles […]

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Memorials: Edifice of Tribute

Tamil Nadu is a land where history, culture, and memory intertwine in enduring forms of stone and architecture. Memorials: Edifice of Tribute of Tamil Nadu is a richly illustrated volume that explores the state’s memorial landscapes—monuments, shrines, and commemorative spaces that honor leaders, saints, warriors, poets, and ordinary people whose lives shaped the region’s identity. […]

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Shakthi – A documentary on Pulayan Tribes of the Anamalai Hills

This documentary explores the lives of the Pulayan tribes of the Anamalai Hills in Tamil Nadu, focusing on the inspiring story of their women’s Self-Help Groups. Against the backdrop of forested landscapes and traditional livelihoods, the film captures how Pulayan women are coming together to build economic independence, preserve cultural identity, and strengthen community solidarity. […]

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Arab Muslims of Pazaverkadu

Arab Muslims of Pazhaverkadu is a visual journey into the lives of a little-known coastal community in Tamil Nadu. Through carefully composed photographs and reflective storytelling, the book captures the intersections of faith, culture, and livelihood that define Arab Muslim identity in this historic fishing settlement. The images reveal the rhythms of everyday life—mosques and […]

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