Articles

 2022

Nachimuthu K., ‘Tamiḻum Malayāḷamum-Vēṭikkaiyāṉa Moḻikkaḷaṅkaḷ’, Kākkaiccirakinile  (Tamil Literary Magazine )Vol 11.No.01 January 2022 ,Chennai pp122-127

Nachimuthu K.2022,Mozhiyiyal Peru Vazhvu,Indu Tamizh Ticai ,06.02/2022 p.6

 2020-2021

 Publications

1.NACHIMUTHU K.(Forthcoming)“The Tamil  Civatarumōttaram: its author and its commentator’ ,Proceedings of Sivadharumottara Readings in the Monograph Series on Studies on the History of Śaivism, edited by Florinda De Simini et.al .Naples,Forth coming

2. NACHIMUTHU K. (2020) “Tiruvaḷḷuvamālai: A Prolegomena to Tirukkuṟaḷ?: An inquiry into the genesis and transformation of the canonization of an author and a text at the advent of the print era”,Colophons, Prefaces, Satellite Stanzas-Paratextual Elements and Their Role in the Transmission of Indian Texts , Edited by Eva Wilden and Suganya Anandakichenin INDIAN AND TIBETAN STUDIES 10,Hamburg ,2020,Department of Indian and Tibetan Studies, Universität Hamburg.pp.63-138
3. NACHIMUTHU K. (Forth coming ) ‘A Survey of the Sthalapurāṇa Literature in Tamil’, Networks of Temples and Network of Texts in South India– ( Proceeding of the workshop on Networks of Temples and Networks of Texts in South India ), Editors:Malini Ambach, Jonas Buchholz, Ute Hüsken Publisher: CrossAsia E-Publishing,Heidelberg (Forth coming )

Other Publications

NACHIMUTHU K.2020 “Obituary Note :Prof.Alagesan” ,DLA News 44August 2020 p.6 also

‘Alagesan Akanrar Akalitattai ‘,Tributes to Dr.Alagesan ,published by Arumugham,Tamilur

 NACHIMUTHU K.2020 “Obituary Note :Pulavar Maninan” ,DLA News 44August 2020 p,5

NACHIMUTHU K.  (2020) “Irantakālam Novel by Nagarattinam Krishna” .Book Review ,Kalachuvadu  ,Nagercoil, Vol 32.No 11 Nov.2020 ,pp.80-81

NACHIMUTHU K.2020 “Nool Arimukam .Shampala by Tamilavan –Tarkala Naattu Natappukalaikkantu Allalpatu Tamil Ezuttalac Cintanaiyalananin Ciluvaippatukal”, Book Review.https://bookday.in/shampala-novel-book-review/ November 10, 2020

NACHIMUTHU K. 2020, “Tatankal A Novel by M.A.Susila: Book Review”  Puthakam  Pecutu ,Chennai,December 2020  https://puthagampesuthu.com/2020/12/07/

NACHIMUTHU K. 2021, “Obituary Note : H Balasubramaniam”  ,DLA News 45  May 2021 p,5

NACHIMUTHU K.2021, ‘An Introduction’ to the book  Mozhiyiyal Aayvukkup Peraciriyar Ce.Vai.Shanmugham avarkal Pankalippu by S.Bharati,Chennai

NACHIMUTHU K.2021 ‘An Introduction’ to Tirukkural Vazip paaliyal Kalvi by R.Arunacalam ,published by Dr.Amirta Rani ,Mettuppalayam, pp.vii-X

NACHIMUTHU K.2021 ‘An Introduction’ to  Bhagavatappaaratam edited by S.Vivekanandan,Kavya Publications,Chennai pp.IV-VIII

NACHIMUTHU K. 2021 “Uriccorkal –Tamil Vatamozi pira Dravida Mozi Ilakkana Nuulaar ,Moziyiyalar Karuttukkal”.Tamilkkalai Vol. No.18 2021 Tamil University,Thanjavur pp.47-63

Uruvaka ventum Tamilnadu Pannattup palkalaikkazhakam,Indu Tamil Tisai September 17,2021 p6

Activities during August -September 2021

1.Nachimuthu K. ‘Nērmukam (Interview)’,Camayattamiḻ   Vol. 8 No.  11 September,  2012 .Coimbatore  pp.22-27

2.Pērāciriyar Ki.Nāccimuttuviṉ piṟanta nāḷ kūṭukai pativu (Felicitation Meeting on the 75^th Birthday of Prof.K.Nachimuthu)’ – by Cu,Ramasubramaniyan , Kākkaic ciṟakiṉilē (Monthly Magazine ),Chennai. Vol.10 No.9 ,September , 2021 ,pp.51-52

3. Nachimuthu K.’Varuṇācira tarumamum vāymoḻiyum vaḷḷuvamum –by T.Murukarattaṉam (Aṟavāḻi Patippakam,Madurai 2004) –Book Review ‘,,Peyal   (Biannual Journal )Vol. 07 No. 02  April 2021, September2021, Coimbatore  , pp.113-123,

4.Nachimuthu K. ‘Uriccoṟkaḷ  Tamiḻ,Vaṭamoḻi piṟa Tirāviṭa moḻi ilakkaṇa nūlār karuttukkaḷ’.   Tamiḻkkalai  (Quarterly Journal of the Tamil University )Vol.17  No. 1-4 Thanjavur ,      2020,            pp 38-53  published in 2021 September

5.Nachimuthu K..’Tirumantira āyvukaḷ. iṉṟu varai oru matippīṭu’, Tamiḻkkalai  (Quarterly Journal of the Tamil University )Vol.18  No. 1-4 Thanjavur , 2021, po 24-46

6.Nachimuthu K.,’Cēranāṭu tanta centamiḻ’,Proceedings of the National Seminar on Cheraccentamizh Ilakkiyam ,conducted by the Department of Tamil ,University of Kerala,Kariavattom,Iango Manram (Alumni of the Department of Tamil,University of Kerala  and  the Shanlax International Journal of Tamil Research ,Madurai, Vol 4 Special Issue 4 November 2019 pp. 1-15,

 Lecture Delivered

1. Delivered a lecture on Tranmission of a text as Vazinul (Derivative text) in abridgement form -in Comparative Perspective :The case of Tamil Civatarumottarm (CE 16) in the Tanikaippuranam  (CE 18) in the Refresher Course in Tamil conducted by the Ugc-Human Resource Development Centre (Hrdc), University Of Kerala on  10.08.2021

2.Delivered the Foundation Day Lecture of the Tamil University Thanjavur on 1509/2021 on ‘Realizing the Tamil Dream‘

2019-2020

Other Publications

NACHIMUTHU K (2018), <<Tolkappiyac collatikarakkoḷkaikaḷ>>, Vetci, A Literary Quarterly Vol 2 No 2.(October-December 2019,Pollachi pp.15-19

Lectures given, conferences attended, missions, teaching etc. that do not fall within the framework of any particular project:

1. NACHIMUTHU K. (2019), << Tamiḷccacaṉankalil Prasastiyum  Meykkirttiyaum -Cempatippukaliṉ Tevaiyum>> ,26^th Annual Conference of Tamilaka Tolliyal Kaḻakam held at P. S. G. Arts and Science Collge, Coimbatore on 4^th August 2019  
2. NACHIMUTHU K. (2019), <<The Contribution of Prof.M.Elayaperumal to Tamil Grammatical Studies>>Presidential address in the Function on the release of books by Prof.S.Alagesan at Thoothukkudi on 13^th Oct.2019
3. NACHIMUTHU K. (2019), <<The Contribution of Prof. V.I. Subramoniam to Tamil Linguistic Studies>> Seminar on the Contribution of Prof.V.I.Subramoniam to Dravidian Linguistics, International School For Dravidian Linguistics, Thiruvananthapuram on 25th November 2019
4. NACHIMUTHU K. (2019) ,<<Former Professors of of the Department of Tamil Key Note Address>> , Alumni Meeting  and A Seminar on Former Professors of the Depatment of Tamil ,  Dept. of Tamil University of Kerala ,Kariavattom from 27^th  to 29 ^th  November 2019
5. NACHIMUTHU K.( 2018) <<In memory of Prof. S.V .Subramanian – Presidential Address in the Seminar on the Works of Prof. S. V. Subramanian>> , Annual Seminar On Tamil Studies  in Honour of the Lamented Prof. S. V. Subramanian , Tamilur, Tirunelveli District on 28th Dec. 2019
6. NACHIMUTHU K. (2019) ,<<Tolkappiyaccollatikarakkolkaikal Karral karpittal Nokkil>> , Tolkappiyam web Workshop  , Dept. of Tamil University of Kerala ,Kariavattom from   20^th May to 26^th May 2020 (https://youtu.be/iu8e2BET6uY) 

2017

Other Publications

Nachimuthu K.(2017) ’Camaṇariṉ Naykkōṭpāṭṭu oḷiyil aṟattāṟu itu eṉa vēṇṭā (Kuṟaḷ 37) eṉṟa Kuṟaḷ viḷakkam’, Maṇaṟkēṇi ,40 pp.19-30 September-December 2017

‘Religious Devotion and Struggle for Social Justice in South India: Case of Tamil Textual Traditions and Social movements of Kerala’ ,South India Journal of Social Sciences, VOL. XV  NO.2 December 2017 ,A.P.Academy of Social Sciences, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh,  pp.1-17

Annual Report 2015 April -2016

Research Publications

1.Ilakkiya Muzhumaiyai Nokki Dalit Ilakkiyam,Arimanookku Vol.8No.4 January 2015,Chennai pp.60-63

2.‘Tirukkural Cila Maarruppaarvaikal’,Peyal  April 2015 –Sept 2015,Coimbatore, pp.50-60

3.‘Tolkaappiya Ilakkiyak kotpatukalum Inraiya Ilakkiyappataippukalum’,Sirredu Vol 1.No 5 July –September 2015 ,Bangalore,pp 60-65

4.‘Itakkala Samooka Varalarril  Or Edu’,Panpaattu Velicham Panmukapparvai ,Bharathi Puthakaalayam Chennai,pp.124-133,2015

5.’Gnani Enroru Gnani’ ,Gnani 80,Puthuppunal   Malar 5 No.6 June –July 2014.pp 11-14

6.‘Dr.Rama: In my View’,Ramabhiyana :Felicitation Volume to Prof.M.Rama,Kasargod,2015 pp pp.209-211

7.’ Caldwellin Tanit Tanmai’,Presidential Speech published in Kaldvellin Tamikkodai,Edited by R.Kamarasu,Sahitya Akademi,2015 pp 25-35

8.’Tamil Naval Ilakkiyappokkukal’,Presidential Speech published in the Naval Ilakkiyappokkukal (Seminar Papers) edited by R.Kamarasu and published by Sahitya Akademi,Chennai,pp 17-24

9. ‘Folk Stories :Telling tales of Unity in Diversity’,Dr.N.Bhaktha Vatsala Reddy Felicitation Volume,Forth Coming

10.’Keralattil Samooka Neetipporattankal’,Parai An Anthology of Articles edited by Pothiya Verpan,2015

9.Introduction to Books

1.Vijaya Krishnan ,Neranja Manasu, ( Short Stories),Nagercoil

2.Tamilanban Muthusamy Nooru Pathikankal (Poems)

3.Col Ganesan Manmedukal ( Novel)

5.Books Published

Karril Kalantha Pozhivukal, Prof.Nachimuthu Institute of Research for Language and Culture,Coimbatore,2015

Annual Report 2014 April -2015

Research Publications

1.A Book Review on the Novel Yathumaki published in the Unkal Noolagam 7:3 June 2015 pp.

2.A Biographical Note on Prof.V.I.Subramoniam , Puthiya Thalaimurai July 2014

3.Ilakkiya Muzhumaiyai Nokki  Dalit Ilakkiyam ,Arima Nokku  8:4 January 2015 pp 60-63 Chennai

Introduction Given to Books

1.Gnani Enroru Gnani an introductory Articl on Gnaniyam  a  book of Seminar papers published by K.Muthukumar and Ka.Jawahar,Kavya Publications,Chennai 2014

2. An introduction to the book on Avigal Bhoothankal Peykal by Siva.Vivekanandan,Kavya Publications,Chennai 2014

3.Introduction to Children’s Stories by Madhavan 

1^st April, 2013 to 31^st March, 2014

1. Mozhi vizhaiyattu, Tamilaciriyar Manram, All India University Tamil Teachers Association Conference, at Karaikudi, on May, 18-19^th, 2013. Pp.
2. Penmai Vazhka Endru Koothiduvomada, Om Sakti Deepavali Malar, November, 2013.
3. Tamil Literature and Cinema, Kavya , Vol. Kalvettu magazine.

4.Mozhipeyarppukkalai ,Iniya Ilakkiya Udayam,January 2014

Annual Report 2011-2012

Published Articles

 Nachimuthu K. ‘Tolkappiyar Ayvu Muraikal’,Adiccam,Vol.1 No.2 pp.10-12,Alagappa University,Karaikudi Janu-June 2009-10 (Released in 2011)

Nachimuthu K.,’Malayalattil Manikkavasagar Tiruvasaga Mozhimarram’,  Forty Three All India Tamil Teachers Conference ,Madurai,May 21-22,2011

Nachimuthu K., ‘Tamil Pulamai Marapin Erramum Irakkamum’ Kanaiyazhi ,April 2011, pp.36-41

Nachimuthu K., ‘Mozhi enum vilaiyattu’ ,Om Sakthi Vol 29 No.11,December 2011 pp.74-78

Nachimuthu K., Book Review Article on Kuruntokai –A Critical Edition and an annotated Translation of  the Kuruntokai -Eva Wilden  vol.1,2 and 3  ix+881(480+401)+339  Critical Texts of Cankam Literature,1.1 Ecole Francaise, D Extreme –Orient ,Tamil Mann Patippakam,Chennai,2010 Pandanus ’11 ,5:1,(ISSN 1802-7997)Philosophical Faculty  Institute of South and Central Asia,Seminar of Indian Studies,Charles University,Prague,Czech,2011,  pp.143-151,  

Nachimuthu K., ‘Veeramamunivar (1680-1747) Tonnul Akapporulilakkanam Kattum Samathuvak Kalvikkolkai Pudumaiyum Puratchiyum’,Manarkeni ,(ISSN 2249-9164)  December ,2011,pp.33-41

Nachimuthu K., ‘Veeramamunivar (1680-1747) Tonnul Akapporulilakkanam Kattum Samathuvak Kalvikkolkai  Second Part ‘,Manarkeni,(ISSN 2249-9164)   ,Februray  ,2012 pp35-39

 Nachimuthu K., ‘Cilappatikaram Cheranattukkappiyam Panpattu Varalarru Kilaimozhi Ayvu ‘Manarkeni,(ISSN 2249-9164)   ,February  ,2012 pp 8-26

Nachimuthu K., ‘Chemmozhit Tamilukkuc cheyyaventiyavai’ ,Kanaiyazhi  Vol.46  No. 11 Feb.2012 , pp.18-21

Nachimuthu K.,. Pazhaiya Ilakkiyankalai Vacippathu Inraiya ilakkiyam pataippavarkalukku  utavuma? Discussion ,CiRRedu(ISSN 2249-1961) , No.6  pp 49-52,April- June 2012

Nachimuthu K., ‘Tamil Heritage of Kerala’, Kerala Samskara  Patanankal, ,Ed.Prof.Panmana Ramachandran Nair,Current Books,2011 ,Kottayam, pp.59-63

Nachimuthu K., ‘Panniru Thirumuraikal’, KI NA Thamizhiyal,1:2 January 2011,Coimbatore, pp.3-8

‘Nachimuthu K., ‘Naveen Vazhvil Manavar Nilai’,KI NA Thamizhiyal 1:4 July 2011,Coimbatore, pp.3-13

Nachimuthu K .,’Nanumen Tamilum ‘,Manita neyam 50,  pp. 35-66, 2012 ,Coimbatore,

2010-2011

Research Papers

In Journals

Nachimuthu K.”Tamilil Iranatam Bhaktikkalam”,Puthakam Pecuthu Antu Malar–Tamil Nul Tokuppu Varalaru Sanga kalam mutal Samakalam varai – pp.66-70,Chennai ,2010

Nachimuthu K ,”Place names in Manimekalai”,Journal of Tamil Studies Vol 7 pp.149-176, June 2010

Nachimuthu K, “Ulakam Thedum Tamil :Melai Natukalil Tamilaraycci ,”Kalachuvadu 127 pp68-71 ,June2010

Nachimuthu K, “Orality and Translation Book Review of Hundred Tamil Folk and Tribal Tales translated edited and annotated  Sujatha Vijaya Raghavan  from the Tamil Nattuppura Kathai Kalanjiyam” (General Editor Aaru.Ramanathan,Orient Blackswan ,2010 Hyderabad )  The Book Review, p10, October 2010

Conference /Seminar Paper

Nachimuthu K,  ‘Bharathi Panchali Sabadam natai parriya cila vilakkankal ‘ in the Proceedings of the 37^th All India  University Tamil Teachers conference Seminar held at Kumarakoyil on 15-16^th of May 2010   (Vol.III pp.1498-1503) 2010

Media Articles

 Nachimuthu K,”Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam”,Kala Nirnayam ,2010 pp.1-2

Nachimuthu K ,Tamil Grantham Orunkuri Cila Vilakkankal ,Manarkeni 5 Nov.13 pp.93-95,.2010 (Nirappirikai online journal )

 Nachimuthu K ,Cemmozhi Thiruvizhavukkup pin Cintithuc Cheyyaventiyana,Tamarai, November,2010

Research Projects

Hindi Translation of Classical Tamil Grammatical Text Tolkappiyam in Colloboration with  Dr.H.Balasubramaniam project sanctioned by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil,Chennai from November 2009-in progress.

2010 

1——————-‘Borrowing Grammatical Meaning from Sanskrit as a Rhetorical device in Tamil’ Souvenir of Prof.Agesthialingom Commemoration Seminar held on 25-27^th March,2010,Tamil University,Thanjavur

2 .——————-‘A Book Review of Tamil Puthaka Ulagam(1800-2009)’,Puthakam Pecuthu,Vol.7 No.11 January,2010 pp.5-9

3——————-‘A Book Review of Naan Katanthu vantha Pathai’ by S.Krishnamoorthy,Yugamayini April issue 2010

4 .——————-‘An Introduction to Dr.Indra Manuel’s book on Cevviyal Ayvukal’ ,2010

5. .——————-‘An Introduction to Dr.Deva Kamala Arumai Raj’s Oti murivu cara cuttiram’,2010

In Journals

Nachimuthu K.”Tamilil Iranatam Bhaktikkalam”,Puthakam Pecuthu Antu Malar–Tamil Nul Tokuppu Varalaru Sanga kalam mutal Samakalam varai – pp.66-70,Chennai ,2010

Nachimuthu K ,”Place names in Manimekalai”,Journal of Tamil Studies Vol 7 pp.149-176, June 2010

Nachimuthu K, “Ulakam Thedum Tamil :Melai Natukalil Tamilaraycci ,”Kalachuvadu 127 pp68-71 ,June2010

Nachimuthu K, “Orality and Translation Book Review of Hundred Tamil Folk and Tribal Tales translated edited and annotated  Sujatha Vijaya Raghavan  from the Tamil Nattuppura Kathai Kalanjiyam” (General Editor Aaru.Ramanathan,Orient Blackswan ,2010 Hyderabad )  The Book Review, p10, October 2010

Nachimuthu K.’Vallalarum Narayana Guruvum’, Narayana Guru Souvenir,Kottar,September,2010

Conference /Seminar Paper

Nachimuthu K,  ‘Bharathi Panchali Sabadam natai parriya cila vilakkankal ‘ in the Proceedings of the 37^th All India  University Tamil Teachers conference Seminar held at Kumarakoyil on 15-16^th of May 2010   (Vol.III pp.1498-1503) 2010

Media Articles

Nachimuthu K,”Vazha Ninaithal Vazhalam”,Kala Nirnayam ,2010 pp.1-2

Nachimuthu K ,Tamil Grantham Orunkuri Cila Vilakkankal ,Manarkeni 5 Nov.13 pp.93-95,.2010 (Nirappirikai online journal )

Nachimuthu K ,Cemmozhi Thiruvizhavukkup pin Cintithuc Cheyyaventiyana,Tamarai, November,2010

Ongoing Research Projects

Hindi Translation of Classical Tamil Grammatical Text Tolkappiyam in Colloboration with  Dr.H.Balasubramaniam project sanctioned by the Central Institute of Classical Tamil,Chennai from

November 2009

2009

1.’Melanmai Ponnuswamy Kathaikal’,Cemmalar ,Chennai  April 2009 and Arimanokku May 2009

2.Nurturing of Linguistic Nationalism by Sthalapuranas:The Case of Thiruvilaiyadal Puranam(Halasyam) by Paranjothi Munivar(15-16A.D),Souvenir of the Arulmiku Meenakshi Sundareswarar Tirukkoil Tirukkutananneerattu Vizha 08.04.2009

3 —– Tolkappiyam Kattum vinaippataviyal araycci’ Tamil’in the Proceedings of the  Fourteeth Conference of All India University Tamil Teachers Association,Madurai Kamaraj University,Madurai on May 17-18,2009

4.Book Review Article  of  Travitaccanru.-Ellisum Travita mozhikalum , Panuval Vol6,2008, pp.113-122

5.’Varalaru Pataitta Va.Ai.Subramanian], Vadakku Vasal, New Delhi  August 2009

2008

‘Tamil Manipravalam’ published in the  Proceedings of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association Seminar held at Coimbatore on May 17,2008

‘European Contribution to Tamil Studies’, Uyarayvu,Madras University,2008, pp;397-410

‘The Influence of Sangam Literary Conventions on Malayalam poetry’,Published  in the Platinum Jubilee Felicitation Volume of Prof. S.V.Shanmugham,Annamalai University.2008

‘Mincarappoo-Short story collection of Melanmai Ponnuswamy-An appreciation’,Published in Chenkathir April ,2008 and also in Arima Nokku April Issue

………………. Review of  A Critical Edition and Translation of Narrinai DLA News33,12  December 2009

Introductions to Books

 Nagaraja Koil by Dr.S.Vivekananandan,Kavya Publications,2008

Nilan Katai by Dr.S.Vivekananandan,Kavya Publications,2008

 Oppilakkiyakkatturaikal,by Dr.Srinivasan, Kavya Publications,2008

 Muthuvan Pazankudikal Dr.Rajendran,Sekar Pathippakam,2008

Iravalappazankudiyinar ,Dr.Vijayalakshmi,Sekar Pathippakam,2008

Viracholiyam Prayoka Vivekam Oppayvu ,Dr.Aji,Sekar Pathippakam,2008

2007

In Journals

1. ‘Bharathiyin Kerala cittiram’,Arima Nokku Vol.1:4 Janu 2008. pp.5-11 and Proceedings of the Seminar on Bharathi Mahakavi Bharathiyar Parvaikal,Kavita Veliyeedu ,2007 Edited by S.Saravanan,pp.559-579

2.Iravunavu,Tamil Translation of Polish Short story by Tadeusz Borowsky,Ticai Ettum

July 2007

A Chapter in a Book

3.An Evaluation of Manomaniyam Sundaranar,an Epilogue in the book on Manomaniyam Sundaranar by Kavimamani P.Kumaresan,Sekar Pathippakam,2007 pp.137-166

Seminar Papers

4. Tamil Ilakkiya Vakaimaikal:Cila Ayvukkurippukal(Tamil Literary Genere:Some Research Notes), Proceedings of the Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association held at Karaikkudi on 18-19^th May,2007(Ayvukkovai) Vol.II pp1022-1028, 2007

Interview

5.An Interview was published in Vadakkuvasal Magazine May 2007 pp.5-15

Research Introduction to books

6..Forwards to the following books have been given:

1.Priscilla’s book on Azhwar Thalattu,Sekar Pathippakam,Chennai,2007

2.Arumugham’s Poetry collection,Thiruvananthapuram,2007

3.G.Kumaresan’s Poetry Collection, Thiruv.ananthapuram,2007

4.Jeslin Nima’s book on Mattu Vakadam,Barnedeth Pathippakam,Mankalakuntu,2007

5.Isaac Arul dhas’s book on Potti Vedakkataippatalkal

6.Dr.S.Vivekanandan’s book on Nagaraja Koil,Kavya Publications,Chennai,2007

7.Dr.P.Doctor Nazeemdeen’s book A Polish-Tamil Dictionary, Thiruvananthapuram2007

8.Hepzy Rosemary’s book on Veeracholiyam Neminatham oppayvu-Oru Parvai, Barnedeth Pathippakam,Mangalakunt,2007

9. Hepzy Rosemary’s book on Oppeettu Nokkil Ilakkana chintanaikal, Barnedeth Pathippakam,Mangalakunt,2007

2006

1.’Aakaarc Ceeymaiccuttu-Uraiyaciriyar Vilakkamum Tolkappiyaccanrum Malayala Vazakkum’, Ilakkana Ayvu Nannul Uraikal:Tolkappiyar Manram Fourth Seminar Papers.2006 pp.125-132

2.Nakulanutan or petti,Nakulan Ilakkiyat tatam,Kavya,2006 pp.250-257

3..R.Krishnamoorthi’s Sanga Kalac cerar Nanayankal kantupitippu cila varalarruc ceytikal 2006 in Kalachuvadu vol.(Review Article)

4.Woerter buch Deutsch –Tamil by S.Rajaram and Horst Schweia August 2005 Puthiya Parvai and DLA News (Review article)

5.’Current Trends in Tamil Classical Studies’,Negotiations with the past:Classical Tamil in Contemporary  Tamil Edited by Kannan M and Carlos Mena ,published by the French Institute ,Pondicherry and Tamil Chair,University of California,Berkeley,2006 pp.117-150

6.’Tamil Chemmozhi ‘,Tamilppani ,February ,2006 issue  pp.8-12

7.’Tamilpperarinar Va.ai. Cuppiramaniyanar’, Ayvukkalanjiyam Vol9 no 4 April 2006 pp.57-59

8. ‘Tolkappiyattil oru pata niccayam’ in Ayvukkovai :Proceedings of the 37^th All India Tamil Teachers Association Conference held at Madurai on 20-21 May,2006,in the volume.

9.’Aakaarc Ceeymaiccuttu-Uraiyaciriyar Vilakkamum Tolkappiyaccanrum Malayala Vazakkum’, Ilakkana Ayvu Nannul Uraikal:Tolkappiyar Manram Fourth Seminar Papers.2006 pp.125-132

10.Nakulanutan or petti,Nakulan Ilakkiyat tatam,Kavya,2006 pp.250-257

DLA News Reports

Introduction to books

1.C.V.Geetha’s Book Tamil Navlkalil Nattuppura Vazakkarukal,Sekar Patippakam,2006

2.M.K.Raman’s Tamilccuvatippatippu, Sekar Patippakam,2006

3.S.Thamaraipandian’s Vallala Maharasan Kathai, Sekar Patippakam,2006

4.P.S. Rajesh’s Mannan Karunkali Vathai Kathai,Parker,2006

5.M.Karunanidhi’s Kalaignar Karunanidhi Kavitai mozhi,Parker,2006

6.Shailaja’s Malayalam Translation of Tirukkural,2006

7.R.Sankari’s Short story collection Vidhi,2006

2005

1.A.Sreenivasa Raghavan Vellaipparavai-oru Ilakkiya Nayam parattutal.Centamil 98 No 12 December 2004 pp.449-456

2.U.Ve.Ca.Panmuka Alumaiyin Peruruvam,Kalachuvadu vol.86 February 2005pp.36-39

3.Leelatilakam Kurum Ilakkiyakkolkaikal,Tamil Ilakkiyak kolkaikal,Edited by R.Chandrasekaran and others,Bharathiyar University,Coimbatore.pp1-25,2004,1-25

4.Kudimaippayirci ,Dinamani,21.03.2005

5.Keralamum Kannakiyum Kalachuvadu May,2005 pp.70-71.also in Chentamil

6.Kongu Nattil Samanam  by S.Raju -Book Review  in Avanam,Vol16 July,2005 pp.174-176

7.Nachimuthu  K. : 2005a ‘Cilappatikarattil Malainaattu Vazakkukal’,Ilango Adigal Ilakkiya Manram Malar,2005.Coimbatore,pp.26-41;An English version of it was presented in the 33^rd All India Conference of Dravidian Linguists held on 16-18 June ,2005 at Thiruvananthapuram.

Also in Valarum Tamil Ulakam. Vol 21 No 2,September,2005 p.8-16,No.3,October,200515-22

8.…………………: 2005 b ‘ Malayala mutal Ilakkana nul Leelatilakam porrum Pandya Mannan,36^th Ayvukkovai:   Tiruchi vol.2. pp1062-1066

9……………….unpublished Tamil Malayalam Literary History Comparative Perspectives and Prospects

10.Narayana Guru’s Universal Brotherhood,Periyar Era,Vol.11 No 8 pp.17-16 ,2005

11.The Hindu Article on Study of Dravidian Languages and Literature,13.11.2005 open Page also in DLA News

12.Bharathi (1882-1921) and Narayana Guru(1856-1928),Azhipadum Tamizhar vizhakkal-Panpattiyalkatturaikal,Editors,Vaikarai and K.Chandrasekharan, Salaram,Chennai, 2004,pp.13-23

13.Indian bhashakalil ninnulla Adanapradhanam-Tamizh,Taratamya Sahityam Puthiya Kazhccappadukal.compiled by Dr.K.M.George Memorial Centre for Linguistic Studies and Research,State Institute of Languages,Thiruvananthapuram,2005,pp.93-105(Malayalam)

14.Karutturai (Critique )on the Article by E.Annamalai on Ilakkiyamum mozhi uruvakkamum in Tamizh Ini 2000 Irupatam Nurrandu Ulakat Tamizh ilakkiya varalaru-Conference Proceedings Ed.by.Paa.Mathivanan and U.Cheran,Kalachuvadu Arakkattalai,Nagercoil,2005 pp.824-828

15.”Kambanum Keralamum”,Published in the the book Kamban Malarkal a Volume on Kamban Studies,Manivasagar Pathippakam,Chidambaram,2005 pp.157-168

16.P.Saravanan’s book Vallalarin Manu Murai Kanta vacakam,Sandhya Publications,Chennai,2005(Review article0

Introductions to books

1.S.Shaji’s book on Subramanya Bharathi and Kumaran Asan,Oru taratamya Patanam,Sky Book Publishers,Puthiya Kavu.2005 pp.1-5

2.T.Rajarathinam’s Chidambara Anthathi,Nam Tamilar Pathippakam,Chennai,2005

3.S.P.Sreenivasan’s book on Sanga Ilakkiyattil Akavunarvu,Uyiranappayanpadu-Narrinai-Sekar Pathippakam,Chennai 2005,pp.8-9

4.Gopinathan Nair’s translation of Tiruvempavai and Thiruvempavai,Kuzhithurai,2005

5.S.Tamaraippandian’s book on Nattar vazakkarukalil Makkal Itappeyarvum varalarum,Sekar Pathippakam,2005

6.Poetry Collection Kattarunta chalanankal by S.Tamaraipandian,2005

7.A.Vijayan’s poetry collection on Ellame Pukkaltan,The Parkar,Chennai,2005

8.Poetry collection of Panciputran’s entitled Kudaiyil Koncam Pancippazankal,2005

2004

1. ‘A Pandya King in Leelatilakam,a Malayalam Grammar’, Ayvukkalanchiyam,vol.7,No 5 May,2004 pp.37-38
2. ‘Madhav Sivagnana Swamigal Meykandar ‘,vol.22 Vol. 7 June ,2004 pp 41-42;8,July,2004,pp.20-21;9, August,2004,pp.19-20; 10,September, 2004,pp.17-18;11, October,2004,pp.16-17;

3.’Tamil Malayala Ilakkiya Varlaru:oppayvukkalankal’,35^th Ayvukkovai:Chennai,May 22,23,2004,volume on Ikkala Ilakkiyam pp.462-466

4.’Studies on Sangam Literature:Perspectives and Prospects:Introductory Remark’, Sanga Ilakkiya Ayvukal-Ceytanavum Ceyyaventuvanavum(Studies on Sangam Literature: Perspectives and Prospects-Send off Felicitation Volume to Prof.L.Gloria Sundramathy),Department of Tamil,University of Kerala,2004, pp.16-26

5.’Sanga Ilakkiyattin Pookolappinnani’, Sanga Ilakkiya Ayvukal-Ceytanavum Ceyyaventuvanavum(Studies on Sangam Literature:Perspectives and Prospects-Send off Felicitation Volume to Prof.L.Gloria Sundramathy),Department of Tamil,University of Kerala,2004, pp 195-220

6. ‘Malayalattil Canka Ilakkiya varalaru:Cila verupatta Parvaikal’ ,Centamil Vol .98.pt.9 September 2004 pp.306-313 Book Review of Melangathu Narayanan Kutti’s Malayalalm book Sanga Sahitya charitram,State Institute of Languages,Thiruvanatha puram,2003 (Tamil version)

(‘Book Review of Melangathu Narayanan Kutti’s Malayalalm  book Sanga Sahitya charitram’,State Institute of Languages,Thiruvanatha puram,2003 Malayala Sahityam,Vol.27 No 1&2 pp.51-55 (Malayalam version)

7.’A Linguistic interpretation of Kati Jokes in Tamil’,IJDL vol xxxiii No.2 June2004 pp169-178

8.’Bharathi Kaithi En 253:Kutuvittuk kutu payum kalai’,Kavignar Sirpi Karuttiyak Valam,Editor R.Chandrasekaran, ,Mahakavi Bharathiyar Noolagam,Coimbatore, December,2003,pp.107-109

9.’Narayana Guru’s Universal Brotherhood ‘,Dravidian Studies, vol.I No.4, July –September,2003,Dravidian University,Kuppam.pp.37-48

10.’Manimekalai Kapilarakaval and Narayana Guru:Religious Polemics against Caste in South India’,South Indian Folklorist,vol.7 ,2004,FRRC,Palyamkottai(Revised version of an earlier article) pp.119-128

11. ‘Tamil Ilakkiya varalarril Tiruppumunai,’ VaiyapurippillaiyinTamilppani: Palaparvaikal , NCBH,Chennai,2004 pp33-46

12′.An introduction’ to Kanikkarap pazhankudikalin vazhakkarriyal by Dr.Y.Dharmaraj,2004 Thenninthiya varalarru Avanppatippakam,Nagerkoil, iii-viii

13.Dr.S.V.Subramanian Memoirs,in Dr.SVS 75,Manivasagar Pathippakam,Chidambaram,2004 pp.

14.’Keralat Tamilkkalvettukal’ Avanam Vol15  July 2004,pp.55-56 (With Dr.V.Vedachalam)

15.Koodaiyil Koncam pancippalankal.Paci puttiran Introduction Cutar Book on Literary Essays Introduction

(16.Ayvulaku Porrum Tamilarinarkal-Ki.Nachimuthu,Hepzy Rosemary ,Editor:C.Lakshmanan,Tamiliyal Ayvukal Pativu Maiyam,Thanjavur,2004 pp;294-298)

2003

1. “Tiruvalluvarum Narayan Guruvum “,Ayvukkovai,vol.34 Pt.2.pp.991- 995,Thanjavur
2. of Iravatham Mahadevan’s Early Tamil Epigraphy upto 800 A.D. Book Review in Dinamani 21.06.2003 and also in Tamil Marutham vol 13No 4 July 2003 pp.18-23.

Tamil Sangam Discussion on 9^th August.

3..Maraimalai Adigal Noolagam Maraiya vitalama? Article in  Dinamani 30.07.2003 and also in DLA News.

4.Melangathu Narayanan Kutti’s Malayalalm  book Sanga Sahitya charitram,State Institute of Languages,Thiruvanatha puram,2003 Book Review  in Malayala Sahityam,Vol.27 No 1&2 pp.51-55

5.Introduction to Nellai Su.Muthu’s Irankarpaa  and  introduction-Chandala bikkuni

2003

6. Introduction to Jeyakrishnan’s Tamilil vazi Ariviyal Kalvi,Kavya,Chennai-2003 pp.v-vii

7.Introduction to Velayudan’s Merku Malai Paliyar Vazviyal,Senthil Pathippagam,Nagercoil,2003

8.Introduction to M.Nainar’s Nerkodukal-collection of short stories,Bharati National Forum,Thiruvananthapuram,2003

9.”Erode Tamilanban Kavitaika- Varaiyaraikkullum appalum varththikalin parimanankal”,Erode Tamilanban Karuttarankak Katturaikal,University of Madras and Chennai.2003 pp.

10.Endowment Lectures and Archaeological Study tour, DLA News. Vol27.No12 Dec.2003 p.2-3

11.Mozhimarapum Ilakkana Marapum Varalarrupparvai, Mozhimukankal-Prof.K.Arangan Manivizha Malar,Thanjavur,2003,pp.114-127

12.Bharathi(1882-1921)Narayana Guru(1856-1928,)Ilavarasiyam-Prof.Ilavarasu Manivizha Malar,2003 ,Chennai,pp161-166

13.Peraciriyar Ilavarasu oru Kolkaikkunru, Ilavarasiyam-Prof.Ilavarasu Manivizha Malar,2003 ,Chennai,pp.46-48

14.Marappom Mannippom in Dinamani on 14.10.2003

15.’Narayana Guru’s Universal Brotherhood ‘,Dravidian Studies, vol.I No.4, July –September,2003,Dravidian University,Kuppam. Pp.37-48

2002

1.Ilakkana Nulkalil Kalam parriya  Karuttukkal,Ayvukkovai vol 33.Pt.2.pp.1028-1032 Tiuchirappalli,2002

2.Kongumani Nadu Thantha Tiruttaku mamani,Ayvukkalanciyam,vol4 No.12 March 2002 pp.7-9,Nagercoil

3.Aruttapatti Ilakkana Noolar Karuttukal ,Ilakkana Ayvu-Tolkappiya Uraikal.Second Seminar of Tolkappiyar Manram,Thoothukkudi,2002 pp.229-234

4.A note on Narayana Guru and Tirukkural Published in Bhasa a magazine published by the Students of the Malayalam Department,University of Kerala,Thiruvananthapuram Vol.1 November 2002 pp.13-14

5.Sanskrit Influence on Tamil,Dravidian Studies,A Quarterly Journal of the Dravidian University,Kuppam,Vol.1.No.1 October 2002 pp 26-54

6.Introduction to Mr.Selvakumaran’s Kumari Mavattappataippalikal, Kavya,2002,Bangalaore

2001

1.’ezuthum vazhkkaiyum’,Neela Padmanabhan Pataippulakam,Chief Editor,K.M.Goerge,Bharati National Forum,Thiruvananthapuram,2001 pp 127-131

2.’Oru ezuthalanin Taymait tunpam-A letter’, Neela Padmanabhan Pataippulakam,Chief Editor,K.M.Goerge,Bharati National Forum,Thiruvananthapuram,2001 pp 727-723

3.’Peyarilenna -Purapporulai Akapporulaka marrum Kavitaikal’, Neela Padmanabhan Pataippulakam,Chief Editor,K.M.Goerge,Bharati National Forum, Thiruvananthapuram, 2001 pp 762—765

4.Tamipperunkavinar Tiruvalluvar,Tamilp perumkavinar,Word Tamil Educational Movement,Tamilur,Tirunelveli District,2001,pp.46-56

5. ‘An Introduction’ to Ilakkiyakkalviyum Pakuppayvum by Prof.L.Gloria Sundramathy.Meyyappan Institute of Tamil Research,Chidambaram,2001

2000

1.Malayalattil  Tirukkural-Valluvam 11,November,2000 pp.

2.Tamil Developement in Sangam Literature, Kolam –Electronic Journal (www.kolam) published from Singapore,Issue No.

3 .Place names and Politics, Kolam –Electronic Journal (www.kolam) (from Singapore,Issue No.

4.Tamilavan oru matippeedu  Nurrandu Tamil catanai Ilakkiyat tiruviza-Special Souvenir 2000,Tamilalayam ,Samitoppu,2000 pp119-124

5.Introduction to  Dr.Sugatha and Dr. Vivekanandan’s book

1999

“Translating poetry form Polish-Tamil: Some observations”. Published in On Translations Proceedings UGC National Seminar on Translations Feb.24-26 Conducted by IITS, Chennai, pp.391-402

“Tamil chemmozhi vazhum mozhi  ulaka mozhi inicceyvatenna?” Published in Dr.Rm.Sundaram Manivizha Malar Tamizhiyal Aayvukal ,Manivasagar Pathippakam, Chidambaram,1999 pp.41-50

“Kavitai Aruvai-Tamil Sangam Kavitai Prize –a Evaluative report”, Published in Keralattamizh, June 1999Vol.22 No 6.pp15-21

“Tirisadai Kavitaikal” book review Published in  Keralattamizh August 1999

Vol.22 No 8.pp19-22 – also presented in the Karuttuvattom Discussion  on 04.09.99

“Viracoziyam-cempatippu “,Tamizosai,Edited by S.V.Subramanian,Ulagat tamilk kalvi Iyakkam,Tamilur,1999,pp125-140.

“Keralattilulla Cuvatitokuppukal”,published in the Cuvatiyiyal Cuvatukal a volume of articles presented in the UGC sponsored National workshop on Manuscriptology, Conducted by Dr.N.Shanmugam ,Dept.of Tamil Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya Arts College, Coimbatore from15-17 March ,1999.pp.22-29

1998

‘A Critical Edition of Veeracholiyam’- Electronic Journal KOLAM  (vol.2. June 98)

Institute of Indology and Tamilistics, University of Koeln, Koeln, Germany http://www.uni-koeln.de/phil-fak./indologie/index.html

Polish version Studia Indologiczne(forthcoming) Institute of Oriental Studies,Warsaw  University, Warsaw

Tamil Version Tamilocai,Edited by S.V.Subramoian 1998,Tamilur

‘The Manimekalai,Kapilarakaval and Narayana Guru:Religious Polemics against caste in South India’,Visva Guru–Sri Narayana Guru Souvenir,Thiruvananthapuram,1998 pp.21-25

 Polish version  Studia Indologiczne, the Institute of Oriental Studies,Warsaw           University,Warsaw       forthcoming

‘Tamil as classical language, living language, and World language’ Prof.Rm.Sundaram Sixtieth Birth day Commemoration Volume,Thanjavur.(forthcoming)

1997

An Essay on Tamil grammars to be included in an edition of Tirukkural brought out by Rajmohan of USA.

1996

‘Polantukkarar parvaiyil Intiya-A Polish view of India’,An article about the book  by Krzystop Mrozewicz and article by Jan Trzycinki,Dinamani Daily, Chennai  19.12.96

1995

‘Placenames in the Tamil Epic Manimekalai’,International Workshop on the Manimekalai,held by the Department of  History of  Religions,Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden 18-21 May, 1995 ( in absentia).

‘Tamilarin talaimuraik katamaikal(The duties that beckon the Tamils)’:Some reflections on the language situaton and language planning  in Tamil with a comparative perspective of Polish Parallels)Article published in Dinamani Daily,Chennai,11.10.95(also Centamilccelvi vol.70No.5 January 1995 pp.193-199)

‘Parattupperum Iilat tamilarinar'(A writeup on the academic achievements of Pro.A.Veluppillai,who received the Honorary Doctorate from the Uppsala University,Uppsala,Sweden on 31.5.95) Dinamani Daily,Chennai 31.05.95)          also an   English version in PLANS Bulletin  No.81,September 1996,Thiruvananthapuram).

‘Impressions on Poland’ Notes published in Keralattamil, a monthly magazine of the            Thiruvananthapuram Tamil Sangam ,October,1995.pp.14-19 Also DLA NEWS,July ,1995

‘Polantin Nilagiriyum  Gulmarkkum’ (A travelogue on Zakopane in Poland):Article published in Om Sakti, a literary magazine ,special Deepavali Souvenir,October 1995.Coimbatore ,pp.108-112.

‘Toponymical notes on Polish Place names’,Placename Society (Plans) Bulletin  No.78,1995 Thiruvananthapuram

1994

‘Tirukkuralil Vatamozhic corporul-orukurippu’, Aayvukkovai, vol.25Pt.2, Pondicherry, pp.799-803, 1994

‘Peraciririyar Vaiyapurippillaiyavarkalin colliyal akaratiyiyal aayvukal’,Seminar Papers II ,Saiva Prakasa Sabha,Thiruvananthapuram,pp.117-125, 1994

‘Tamil Malayala Ilakkanankal oor oppittupparvai’,Tamil B.A.Golden Jubilee Souvenir. Department of Tamil,University College,Thiruvananthapuram,pp.45-50, 1994

Thiru.Nakulautan oru Vanolippetti,Munril ,No.17,July 1994,September 1994,pp.45-50,Chennai,

Tamil Bhasa Sahitya Gaveshanam-oru Avalokanam(Malayalam)‘,Gaveshana Pratibha. Dr.K.M.George  Aseethi Smaranika,D.C.Books,Kottayam,1994,pp.127-130

An Introduction to  Chandala Bhiksuki,Translation by Nellai Su.Muthu,NCBH,1994

1993

‘Kªra¤attilu¤¤a  cuva¶ittokuppuka¤’,TamiÊkkalai 9:1-4 March-December,1991,pp. 126-134,Tamil University, Thanjavur.

Kapilarakavalum  N‡r‡yaºa kuruvum c‡tipaÌÌi’ †yvukk­vai, vol.xxiv, No.1,All India University Tamil  Teachers’ Association, Coimbatore 1993,pp.495-499.

‘Malay‡¤attil TirukkuÌa¤’, Tiruva¤¤uvar Malar, , Tiruva¤¤uvar MaÎÌam, 1993, Coimbatore,pp.57-63.

‘†³kila mayam‡tal’, ¬³ku TamiÊ, 15-1-93,Vol.2,No.4.Tiruchi, pp.40-48.

‘Samaskrita Sv‡tŒÎam TamiÊil’, in  Samkrita Sv‡tŒÎam Dr‡vi¸a Bh‡¿aka¤ilum

S‡hitya³ka¤ilum   (Research Papers) Edited by Dr.P.V.Velayudhan Pillai,Purna   Publicati

ons, Kozhikode, 1992,pp.103-130.

‘ TamiÊiyal †yvu,NªÌìu, IÎÌu, N‡¤ai,’ TamiÊul‡, Manivasagar Noolagam, Chidambaram,1993,pp.94-103.

‘Of  places, names  and politics’, PLANS Bulletin, Thiruvananthapuram ,No.63, June 1993,pp.1-6.

‘ Comparative methods in Place name studies’, Studies  in Dravidian Place names,PLANS,

Thiruvananthapuram,1993, pp.1-34.

‘Western  Influence  in  Malayalam Literature: In Printing and Folk lore , Research Papers,  Kariavattom,vol. XXIII, 1993,pp.4-9.

Book Reviews

Malay‡¤a moÊiyiÎ mutal Ilakkaºam -Cam’ka moÊiyiyal †yvu  by Dr.S.V.Shanmugham, 1992, Reviewed in Pulamai, Chennai, Vol.19,part I,pp. 59-62,1993 (June).

‘Journeying  through Past  Ages’, Book review  of  Kªra¤attile sthala  caritra³ka¤-Ern‡ku¤am Jilla, 1991, by V.V.K. Valath, PLANS Bulletin, Thiruvananthapuram ,No.65, June 1993,pp.3-5.

‘Nepali –Hindi Dictionary- A Brief Notice’, DLA News , Thiruvananthapuram ,vol.  17,No.12, Dec. 1993.

1992

‘T.Lakshmana Pillai: ‘ A Literary Appreciation’,Research Papers ,Vol.21,1992,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.6-10

‘Bharatiyin Desiyamum Deivikamum,’Aayvukkovai, Vol.23.pt.2 pp.34-38,1992,New Delhi

‘Tamilil Vatamozhi,karpatu veru,kalappatu veru’, Sentamil Selvi vol.68.No.6 April 1992,pp.296-301

Book Review of Village Names of Chengalpattu District(Five Northern Taluks) by Dr.S.Jayaprakash,1991,PLANS Bulletin No.60.July 1992

An Introduction to Peyaril enna? A Collection of Poems by Neela Padmanabhan

An Introduction to Kovilan Caritram edited by Dr.Nazeemdeen,1992

1991

‘English-Tamil Dictionaries:Meaning Equivalence and Translatability’,with D.Devadas,

Research Papers ,Vol.20,1990-91,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.6-10

‘Itappeyar Tokuppukal(Pattiyalkal,Akaratikal)’,Tamilkkalai Vol.7:No 1&2.MarchJune 1989,pp.44-45,Tamil University,Thanjavur, also in Valarum Tamilulagam3.3 Oct 1987 pp.21-26,3.5 Dec. 1987 pp 13-18

‘Kuralil  EzuvayttotarumVinaimurruttotarum’,Ayvukkovai.Vol.XXII,A.I.U.T.T.A.1991;

Tamil University,Thanjavur,pp.524-529

Analytical forward to K.Stephen Sam’s Nilotu Nilamporuntiya Nilamakkaraciyal Katai,1991,pp1-18

Forward to Dr.K.K.Sundara Sobitha Raj’s Tamilum Tavaramum,1991

1990

Takutippattayviyal,Melum, No3&4 1989-90 pp/11-20(Review Article)

Makkkal viruppa ilakkiyamum arivali ilakkiyamum,Tamil translation of Malayalam article by D.Benjamin, Melum, No.6 Aug. 1990 pp.1-8( with Devadass)

Kumaranasanum Saiva Siddhantamum- Tamil translation of Malayalam article by T.Bhaskaran, Melum, No.7&8 Nov. 1990 pp.77-90( with Devadass)

Tamil Ilakkiyattil Manitaneyam:Navavin Araycci No.35,April 1990,pp79-86

Bharatidasan(Malayalam) in Arsha Jyothi Vol.1 No 8,1990,pp.63-65, Vol.1 No.9, pp.2 and No.11

Mozhivalarchiyum Mozhiyunarvum(Cankakaalam)-Book Review –Nikazh, 15 Oct.1990, pp.86-90

Akanilaicceyappatuporul ,Research Papers.Vol.XIX 1989-90 pp.14-22

Kannadasanin Tattuvaccintanai –Kavippunal ,pp.229-239 ,1990

Onomastic Bibliography of India and Srilanka ,PLANS BULLETIN in 46(Janu 1990) pp.15-16,47(Feb.1990) pp.17-18,48(May 1990) 17-18, 49(July 1990) pp.23-24

1989

Vinaiyeccam etirmaraiyil mutital parriya Ilakkana Ayvukal,Ayvukkovai-21,Vol.2,pp.151-156,1986,Annamalainagar

Tirunarayana Guru Adigal-Camayakkolan tankiya Cirtiruttavadi,Tamil Ilakkiya Ayvukkovai(3),Vol.II pp.580-585,1989,Thanjavur

Parimelazhakarin Ilakkiyat tiranayvu Anukumuraikal , Melum, No.1:1 pp.20-28 ,1989 ,Palayamkottai.

Eka Ekaara okara Okaara ezuttukkalin varalaru, Research Papers ,Vol.XVIII,,1988-89,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.20-26

Nattampol KETum-pol parriya or Ilakkana Vilakkam,Prof.Thamizhannal Manivizha Malar,pp.109-112,Madurai,1989

Kannadasanum avartam kavitaiyum-cila karuttottankal.Kaviccintu,Kaviyarasar Kannadasan Ninaivukkazhakam,Thiruvananthapuram,1989,pp.19-24

Thiruvalluvarute Thirukkural,Arsha Jyothi,Vol.I No.1 Nov.1989,Vakkam,pp.13-16(Malayalam)

Nanneri Kattiya Narperaciriyar,Dr.S.V.Subramanian Manivizha Malar,1989, pp.36-40

1988

Kamalambal Caritram-An Earliest specimen of Century old Tamil Novel- Research Papers ,Vol.XVII,1987-88,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.19-20

Keralattil Cuvatittokuppukal,Ayvukkovai,XXth Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,Annamalainagar,1988, Vol.3,pp391-396

Onomastic Bibliography of India and Srilanka-Toponymy A.English ,PLANS BULLETIN  No.25(Dec.1987,pp.5-6;No.26(Jan.1988) pp.5-6;No.32(July 1988),pp.10-12;No.33(Aug.1988)pp.12 ff;No35(Dec.1988),pp.10-11;No36(Janu.1989),pp.9-10;No.37 (Feb.1989); pp.13-14;No38(March 1989) pp.11-12;No 40(May 1989) pp 11-12,No.41-42(June July 1989) pp15-16;No 43(Sep.89),pp.13-14;No 44(Oct.1989) pp.15-16)

Tolkappiyam Uriyiyal Akaratiyiyal Nokkil,All India Tamil Literary Association,Proceedings of the  Second Seminar, Vol.I pp 245-250,1988,Thanjavur

1987

A Note on Pazhuvettaraiyar, Research Papers ,Vol.XVI,1987,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.10-14

Research Methodology in Place name studies,Perspectives in Place Name Studies,1987,Trivandrum.pp.48-90

In Defence of of the Methodology of Mr.Thiruvikraman Thampi, PLANS BULLETIN  No.17,Nov.1986 pp.9-11,also in No19.April,1987 pp.11-13

Tamil Nulkalil Sabdabrahmavadam, Ayvukkovai,XIXth Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,Tirupati,1987, Vol.4,pp209-214

Onomastic Bibliography of India and Srilanka-Toponymy A.English ,PLANS BULLETIN  No.24 Nov.1987

1986

A bird’s eye view of Tamil and Malayalam Grammatical Works,Ayvukkovai,XVIIIth Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,,1986, Vol.2,pp.175-180

Madhavan Kataikal- An opinion-Gnanaratham,May,1986 ,pp23-24

Tirunarayana Guru Adigal-Oppilakkiyacceyti Itaz ,April,1986 Vol.I No.# p.4

Oru kinarruttavalaiyum nattu  valappamum:enatu Airoppiya Vazkkai anupavankal(1979-81),Gnanaratham,October,1986,pp.11-14,November,1986 pp.13-16

Manuscripts of Ancient works,The Hindu 20.11.1986

1985

Vazukkal, Ayvukkovai,XVIIth Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,,Chittur,1985, Vol.2,pp.182-187

Sthalapurana Literature in Tamil, Research Papers ,Vol.XIV,1984-1985,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.6-22

Tamilaikkapparrunkal 17.03.1985 Dinanani and Keralattamizh Vol.7 No.6 May 1985

Keralattil Tamizhkkalvi,Tamizhkkalvi Iyakkakkatturaikal-Souvenir of the World Tamil Education Movement,Madras,1985,pp.95-113 and also in Keralat Tamil Vol.8,No 223(Feb-March,1986)

Kamparin Kaviyat totakkam:Prof.R.Thirumaran Manivizha Malar,Virudhunagar,1985 pp.56-59

Report on the National Seminar on South Indian Placenames,Tamilkkalai (Journal of the Tamil University),Vol.3 No.1-2 March,June 1985 pp.189-198 in Tamil and also in PLANS BULLETIN No.11.Nov.1985 pp1-8 and also in Perspectives in Placenames Studies.Proceedings of the National  Seminar on South Indian Place names,1986,Thiruvananthapuram,pp.297-306

Sangam Literature and ancient Kerala:Some Geographical Questions, Research Papers ,Vol.XV,1985-1986,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.8-12

Ten entries in Encyclopaedia of Tamil Literature published by the Institute  of Asian Studies,Chennai

Kerala Sthalanama Kosam by Vilakkudy Rajendran -1984Book Review in Granthalokam(Malayalam Journal) Vo.37.No.4 April 1985 pp34ff.

1984

Malayalattil Sangat Tamil  Akappatalkal ,Centamiz Vol 78,No.2,June 1984 ,pp.64-72 also in Malayala Sahityam( A Malayalam Journal)-bieng a review articleof Akam Kavitaikal,Malayalam Translation of Sangam Love poems by Shri.N.V.Krishna Warrior

Tamilukkup  putiya Akarati Oru Nalla muyarcci,Dinamani 22-02-84

Tirukkuralin Ilakkana Amaippum atan urai Verupatukalum or Etuttukkattu-Kural 223 , Ayvukkovai,XVIth Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,,New Delhi,1984, ,pp.226-231

Anpal Penpal unarttum Tami Ahrinai ppeyarccorkal,Venkatarajulu ReddiarCommemoration Volume,1986,Thiruvananthapuram Reddi Association,pp63-66

Standardisation of Placenames,Paper presented in the Seminar Cum Workshop on the Preparation of Pronouncing Dictionary of Indian proper names held at C.I.I.L.,Mysore on 27-29^th September,1984 ,appeared in Working Papers in Applied Linguistics,Vol!:45 Oct.1985 pp 96-114(Mimeographed),PILC,Pondicherry and also published in  Perspectives in Placenames Studies.Proceedings of the National  Seminar on South Indian Place names,1986,Thiruvananthapuram,pp.249-265

1983

Konkiluyar Koduvai,Retnasabapathy Mudaliar Sastiabdapurti Volume pp.1-16,1983,Koduvai

Language of some late medieval Tamil Malayalam Hybrid Works, Ayvukkovai,XVth Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,,Palayamkottai,1983, Vol ,pp.202-207

Kaiyapan Kavitaikal-oru Katitam,Annam Vitu tutu,No.5.pp.42-43,1983(a brief review)

Adi Dravidar in the Cultural History of Tamilnadu, Research Papers ,Vol.XII-XIII,1981-1983,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.12-13

Topothesia by Mac Aodha,Reviewed in Indian Geographical Journal,Vol.58.No.2.Dec.1983 ,pp199-203 also in PLANS BULLETIN No.15 Aug.1986 pp.6-11

1982

A Rare Hero –Stone from Koduvay, Ayvukkovai,XIVth Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,Bangalore, 1982, Vol.III .353—355

Kongu Vellalarkalum Kovaimavatta Itappeyarkalum,Kongu Vellala Gounder’s First State Level Conference Souvenir,Coimbatore,1982

Palayam Place Names ,Proceedings of the Seminar on Palaykkarars ,Pattakkarars,etc.Conducted by the South Indian History Association at Coimbatore on 9^th and10th of January 1982,First Edition,1983,pt..2 pp,31-46

Poet Subramania Bharathi,Littcritic,Vol .8 Dec.1982

1981

Maturai talapuranankalil Ulla iru kataikalin amaippiyal ayvu,Nattar Vazakkarriyal Ayvukal,pp 65-82,Edited by D.Lourdu,Parivel Pathippakam,Palayamkottai,1981

1979

Internal Reconstruction in old Tami –phonology based on morpho-phonemic rules and phonological distributions, , Research Papers ,Vol.X,1979,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.61-67

Makara –nakarap poli oru vilakkam(Tamil), Ayvukkovai,XI th Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,Hyderabad, 1979, Vol.II .256—261

1978

Content Analysis-An Introduction, Ayvukkovai,Xth Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association, Coimbatore, 1978, Vol.II .234—249

A Study of  Dialects in Inscriptiona Tamil by Dr.A.Veluppillai,Reviewed in International Journal of Dravidian Linguistics, Vol.6 No.II pp.164-179,Thiruvananthapuram,1978

Tamil Sahityam- A History of Tamil Literature(Malayalam)by Dr.K.M.George,Reviewed in Malayala Sahityam,Thiruvananthapuram,June ,1978

1977

Uraiyaciriyarkalin Tarukka neri urai vilakkamum palankala nulamaippu muraikalum, Ayvukkovai,IXth Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,  Madurai, 1977, Vol.II .215—220

Some Non-linguistic uses of Placename Study, Research Papers ,Vol.VII-VIII,1976-77,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.4-8

1976

A Note on Yakshagana Plays in Tamil, Ayvukkovai,th VIII Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,  Mysore, 1977, Vol.I .329—339

1975

Tarkalat tamiz ilakkiyattil Kavitaiyin itam,Ilakkiyappunka,Vol.V ,pp.19-25,S.T.Hindu College,Nagercoil,1975

Ilakkanam Kotariya? Ilavenil,Vol.4 pp.5-12,Kariyavattom,1975

Nakarenra Collin Varalaru, Ayvukkovai,VII  Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,  Nagercoil, 1975, Vol.II .720—724

Teaching Tamil to Malayalam Speakers-Some hints to Teacher and students, Research Papers ,Vol.VII-VII,1975,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.24-29

1974

Place naming practices, Research Papers ,Vol.V,1974,Dept.of Tamil,University of Kerala, pp.15—20

Cankakala Urppeyarkal-oru pakuppayvu(Tamil), Ayvukkovai,VI  Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,  Pondicherry , 1974, pp .438-443

Paruttippentir,Ayvuttokai,Vol.2 pp.280-291,  Annual of the Alumni of the Dept.of Tamil,Kariavattom,1974

1973

Onomastic Bibliography of India and Ceylon,Journal of the Department of Tamil,Kerala University,VolIV pp.17-20,Kariavattom,1973 also in Onoma,Vol.XVII,pp366-368, Louvain,Belgium,1972-73

Irula Settlements known from the placenames of Coimbatore District, Ayvukkovai,V  Annual Seminar of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association,  Madras, 1973,  .725—730

Sanga ilakkiyam Marutam by L.Gloria Sundramathy,1973,Kariyavattom,,Review published in Dinamani Cutar,Madras,24.02.1974

1972

Chronology of the morpho-phenemic Changes of place name suffix in Tamil,Proceedings of the First All India conference of Dravidian Linguists,pp.392-395,Thiruvananthapuram, 1972

Hydronomic place name suffises in Coimbatore District, Journal of the Department of Tamil,Kerala University,Vol.III pp.35-39,Kariavattom,1972

Itappeyarayvu(The Study of Place names), Ayvumalar,Vol.1 pp.339-362,  Annual of the Alumni of the Dept.of Tamil,Kariavattom,1972

1971

Placenames of Sangam Times(Tamil),Centamil,Vol.66:3 pp49-56 ,Madurai,1971

The Place name suffix Palayam: Journal of the Department of Tamil,Kerala University,Vol.II  pp.29–41,Kariavattom,1971

1970

Internal Migrations and Place names of Tamilakam, Journal of the Department of Tamil,Kerala University,Vol.I pp.38-44,Kariavattom,1970

1969

Arunkalattul or Aram,Centamil.Vol.64:1,pp.1-8,Madurai,1968

Participation in Seminars/Conferences: (Selected)

1. Attended Archaeological Seminar at Kodungallur conducted by the Archaeological Survey of India (Southern circle) on 22 March 1970.(Ref: Journal of Tamil Studies. Vol.II, No.I, Part II, pp.3-4).
2. Attended the first (1971) and some subsequent annual seminars of Dravidian Linguistics Association, Trivandrum (Ref: Research Works published).
3. Participated and presented a paper on ‘Folkloristics and Placename studies’ in the seminar on Folklore in Dravidian languages held on 27/28 Feb. 1974 at Mysore.
4. Participated and delivered an Endowment Lecture on Methodology in Place name studies in the Sixth All India Dravidian Linguistics Conference held at Waltair from 3^rd to 5th June 1976.
5. Presented papers in all the Annual Seminars of the All India University Tamil Teachers Association. (Ref: Research works published).
6. Presented papers in the Coimbatore District Historical Seminar held in December 196 at Coimbatore.
7. Attended the Fourth Annual Congress of the Epigraphical Society of India from Iith to 13^th of June 1978 at Madras.
8. Participated and presented papers in the place name society seminars at Nagercoil, Kodungallur, Trivandrum, and also in the Seminar on South Indian place names held at Trivandrum, on 21-23 June 1985.
9. Participated in the Inauguration of the Puduvai Place name Society at Pondicherry and chaired the inaugural session on 22.2.86.
10. Served as a Local Secretary for the International Seminar on South Indian Contribution to Indian Philosophy held from 19-21^st Nov. 1987 under the auspices of International School of Dravidian Linguistics, Thumba.
11. Delivered Dr.V.I.S. Sastiabdapurti Endowment lectures on 16.2.1988 on Kerala Placenames organised by the world Tamil Educational Movement, Madras.
12. Convened the National seminar on Dravidian place names under the joint auspices of Placename Society (PLANS) and Bharatiyar University, Coimbatore on 11-12 March 1988.
13. Delivered the keynote address and a paper in the Seminar on Toponymy study of Tamilnadu conducted by the Dept of Foklore, Tamil University, Thanjavur from 21-22 Sep.1990.
14. Delivered Prof. S.V. Subramonian Endowment Lecture on Sanskrit and Tamil, on 4.1.1991 under the auspices of Ilango Manram, Dept. of Tamil, Kerala University.
15. Participated and presented a paper on ‘ The concept of abhava and morphological analysis in Tamil Grammars in the XX conference of Dravidian Linguistics held from 20-22, Aug. 1992 at Thiruvananthapuram.
16. Delivered the keynote address in the Inaugural meeting of the Tamil Research Forum of the Ayyanadar Janaki Ammal College, Sivakasi on Tamil Research Yesterday, today and tomorrow in Oct. 1992.
17. Participated in the National Seminar on Archaeology and Toponymy of Kodungalloor conducted by PLANS on 8.1.1993 at Kodungallur and presented a paper on ‘Kodungallur in Tamil Literature.’
18. Delivered the Endowment Lectures under the auspices of Dr. K. Meenakshisundaram Endowment, Bharatiyar University on ‘Kerala place names’, and Sri. Narayana Guru in Feb. 1994 and under the auspices of Dr. A. chidambaranatha Chettiar Endowment, Annamalai University on Literature and Grammer in Feb. 1994.
19. Participated in the R&D Programme in Testing with Reference to Non-Scholastic Aspects conducted by C.I.I.L.Mysore from 10.11.1994-11.11.1994
20. Attended the Sixth Conference Seminar of International Association of Tamil Research at Thanjavur from 1-5^th of January 1995; presented a paper and chaired a session.
21. Attended Creative Workshops in the Production of Teaching and Learning materials in Tamil under the auspices of the Directorate of State Institute of Education, Thiruvananthapuram.(wrote teacher guide books on grammar jointly)
22. Attended Creative Workshops in the Production of Teaching Material in Tamil under the auspices of the Indira Gandhi National Open University.
23. Conducted Golden Jubilee Seminar On Epigraphy and Kerala Studies in 1995 and Recent Trends in Tamil and Malayalam Literature in 1999 and Tamil Malayalam Lexicography in 2000 and A Seminar on Studies on Sangam Literature:Perspectives and Prospects in 2001 and a Seminar on Kannaki Worship in Kerala and the Cilappatikaram in 2005
24. The Department of Tamil conducted a Seminar in self’s honor on self’s retirement on Tamil Malayalam Relations and released 6 books including a biography on the self. 2007
25. Attended the   First World Chemmozhi manadu   at Coimbatore on 23-26^th  June 2010

26.Attended many Seminars and Workshops conducted by Institutions conncected with Language and Literature and presented papers.(List Incomplete)