: ‘Hungry Humans’: This Tamil novel is located on the intersection between desire, morality and caste #IndiaNEWS Ganesan had noticed that often a wealthy man stood outside his large bungalow at the

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‘Hungry Humans’: This Tamil novel is located on the intersection between desire, morality and caste #IndiaNEWS
Ganesan had noticed that often a wealthy man stood outside his large bungalow at the corner of Annavasal Street, staring at him as he walked past. Sometimes, their eyes would meet.Ganesan often wondered why the man looked at him so fervently. At times, he observed that the man seemed restless, almost ready to dash across and envelop him in a tight embrace. Ganesan couldn’t understand why. He asked his fellow students about the man and they, too, didn’t seem to know much. They only knew that he was very wealthy. Ganesan decided to ask a student from West Street, off River Haridra, who seemed to be better informed.“He is Singam Rauth, a rich and prominent man, and a temple trustee. He is also a member of the committee that contributes to your chatram. Singam Rauth was the first man in Thanjavur district to buy a motor car,� the boy informed Ganesan. “We had an Ibrahim Rowther in Kodavasal, from a well-known Muslim family, who ran a big garment shop,� said Ganesan. “That’s Rowther. He is Singam Rauth. I am told they follow Brahminical traditions. He never stays here for long though; he is forever travelling.�One Sunday, Ganesan found himself walking down the same street. He...Read more

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