Book Reviews

One of the greatest wonders of the earth is the sea. It never ceases to astound us. It has a fantastic history. The story of Thanneer Desam is all about a couple who get lost in the middle of an ocean. It is not a typical novel. This novel is unique because of the extraordinary vocabulary and grammar used by the author, Vairamuthu. It is a tale written entirely in Tamil and contains a wealth of information on the sea and water sciences. Water is of utmost importance for sustaining life on Earth. It plays a vital role in various aspects of our existence, from supporting the functioning of our bodies to ensuring the health and productivity of ecosystems. Water is essential for human survival. Our bodies are made up of approximately 60% water, and we require an adequate intake of water to maintain bodily functions. We barely survive for three to four days without water. In the book, Variamuthu introduces us to a young couple, Kalaivannan and Tamizh Roja, who are incredibly in love w...

     When you plan to start any activity, have you ever felt that most of our surrounding circumstances will favor the situation and help us to progress the activity? I have felt it. Recently, I was in a difficult situation and I needed someone to help me come out of it. Fortunately, I got a chance to speak with one of my school friends, who helped me a lot. I was able to share my difficulties and that made me feel light. I didn't know how that happened. We didn't have much contact earlier, after our schooling. But I could get the help at the right time. It was totally unexpected. I didn't search for any contacts, but the opportunity came as such. What do we call such things? A piece of luck?     Paulo Coelho in his book 'The Alchemist' says, when we want something, all the universe conspires in helping us to achieve it. The Alchemist book states the importance of having a hundred percent belief in our dreams. Paulo Coelho explains his concept with a fic...