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பத்திரிகை உலக அனுபவங்கள் brings together two distinguished voices in Tamil journalism—Dr. Thiruppur Krishnan and Maalan V. Narayanan—for a fascinating conversation on their experiences in the world of media, literature, and public discourse. Drawing from decades of reporting, editing, writing, and observing social and political change, they reflect on the evolution of journalism, the challenges of maintaining credibility, memorable moments from their careers, and the enduring role of the press in a democratic society. Recorded live at Chennai International Centre, this session offers valuable insights for journalists, students, writers, and anyone interested in the power of storytelling and the changing media landscape.
பத்திரிகை உலக அனுபவங்கள்
Chennai International Centre hosted an engaging discussion on The Wrong Way Home with Shunali Khullar Shroff in conversation with Rinku Mecheri. The book follows Nayantara, a woman rebuilding her life after losing status, marriage, and relevance, set against a world driven by image, power, and visibility. In this lively session, the author and moderator unpack themes of ambition, identity, and reinvention with wit and candour, blending humour with sharp insights that kept the audience fully engaged till the very end. Recorded live at Tagore Auditorium, R.A. Puram, Chennai, this conversation offers a compelling look at the cost of staying relevant in today’s image-driven world.
The Wrong Way Home
LIVE NOW | Shri Gauranga Das Prabhu ji Timeless Bonds in a Changing World: The 4 Relationship Principles for Modern Society In a world that’s constantly shifting, relationships are under pressure like never before. What truly sustains meaningful connections today? This session explores four timeless principles that can help build stronger, deeper, and more resilient relationships—at home, at work, and within society.
Timeless Bonds In a Changing World: The 4 Principles for Modern Society | CIC
Most people talk about the drug crisis as a law-and-order problem. This session doesn’t stop there—it asks how technology can actually change outcomes. In this discussion, T.S. Krishnamurthy, Premanand Narasimhan, and P. Aravindhan, IPS, explore how AI can be used to detect patterns, predict networks, and strengthen enforcement against drug trafficking, while also confronting the limits, risks, and ethical questions that come with it. From data-driven policing to real-world challenges on the ground, this conversation looks at whether AI is truly a game-changer—or just another buzzword—in the fight against the drug menace.
Using AI to Combat the Drug Menace
As Tamil Nadu heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections, what really lies beneath the headlines? In this thought-provoking discussion, leading voices—Sumanth Raman, Rangaraj Pandey, and R.K. Radhakrishnan—cut through the noise to examine the deeper political currents shaping the state. From shifting voter behavior and leadership dynamics to welfare politics, identity narratives, and the role of national influence, this conversation goes beyond surface-level analysis. What will truly decide Tamil Nadu 2026? What are we missing when we only follow headlines? This session offers sharp, grounded insights into the road ahead—rooted in experience, perspective, and honest debate.
Tamil Nadu 2026: Way Ahead?
Chennai International Centre presents “Manifesting Auroville: The City of Dawn”, featuring Jayanti S. Ravi, IAS, Secretary of the Auroville Foundation. In this insightful talk, she explores the vision behind Auroville as a global experiment in human unity, sustainable living, and conscious community-building, while also addressing the practical challenges of governance, development, and implementation. Moving beyond idealism, the session examines what it truly takes to translate a utopian idea into a functioning city in today’s world. This discussion is essential viewing for anyone interested in urban futures, public policy, sustainability, and alternative models of living.
Manifesting Auroville: The City of Dawn
Chennai International Centre hosted an engaging talk titled “Management Guru Thiruvalluvar” by Soma Veerappan, exploring how the timeless wisdom of Thiruvalluvar and the Thirukkural continues to hold powerful relevance for modern leadership and management. Drawing parallels between the guidance Valluvar offered to kings and ministers over 2000 years ago and the challenges faced by today’s CEOs and executives, the session examined themes such as planning, execution, accountability, communication, and ethical leadership. The discussion highlighted how classical Tamil wisdom can serve as a practical framework for contemporary management and decision-making.
Management Guru Thiruvalluvar
This event brings together leading voices to discuss some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, spanning wildlife conservation, ecological awareness, and the future of our planet. Mr. Ravi Chellam speaks about the remarkable story of the endangered Asiatic Lion, tracing its historical distribution across Asia, its recovery from near extinction to a population of around 900 today, and the conservation challenges posed by the species being largely restricted to the Gir landscape in Gujarat. Mr. Mahesh Rangarajan reflects on the larger question of whether the Earth is in balance, examining how human population growth, economic expansion, and technological transformation have reshaped the environment and what responsibility governments, societies, and citizens must take to repair and sustain ecological systems. Ms. Jomi Jose discusses local nature-based learning initiatives in Chennai, highlighting how reconnecting children with biodiversity in their neighbourhoods—through parks, wetlands, and school campuses—can foster curiosity, ecological awareness, and long-term conservation attitudes. Together, the talks underline the importance of science, education, and public engagement in shaping a more sustainable relationship between people and nature.
Biodiversity & Us
Chennai International Centre hosted a compelling discussion on Vaadivaasal: The Arena, the celebrated Tamil novella by C. S. Chellappa, translated into English by N. Kalyan Raman. Set against the charged backdrop of a jallikattu contest in rural Tamil Nadu, Vaadivaasal follows Picchi’s gripping confrontation with the Kari bull — a story of courage, vengeance, power, and pride that transcends sport to explore deeper social hierarchies. In this session, N. Kalyan Raman, in conversation with Krupa Ge, also reflects on the pleasures and challenges of literary translation, and what it means to carry a Tamil classic across languages and generations. Recorded live at Tagore Auditorium, R.A. Puram, Chennai, this discussion is a must-watch for lovers of literature, culture, and translation.
Vaadivaasal - The Arena
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