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In the book “இத்தழ்களும் இணைப்புகளும்” (Ithazhgalum Inaipugalum) by Dr. K. Muralitharan, we get a simple yet powerful look into how Tamil newspapers and magazines have shaped reading culture for decades.

The book explains that newspapers are not just about daily headlines — they are carefully designed ecosystems. To keep readers engaged throughout the week, each publication offers special free supplements that match the interests of different audiences.

📅 How a Week of Tamil Newspapers Looks:

Friday: Cinema booklets, film updates, and industry stories

Monday: Free supplements on economics, business ideas, and investment planning

Another Friday edition: Ritual and devotional guides

Saturday: Children’s magazines with stories, puzzles, and activities

Youth malar: Weekly pages focused on teens and young adults

Magalir malar: A dedicated women’s supplement with lifestyle, health, and features

Each day becomes more than just news — it becomes a theme. Something for everyone. Something that keeps the reader coming back.

And beyond daily papers, the ecosystem expands:

Vikatan magazines release once every month, with rich articles and features

Nanayam Vikatan focuses on money, business, and investments — sometimes released twice a month

Many publications maintain their own niche editions to reach specific communities and interests

What Ithazhgalum Inaipugalum shows us is that newspapers know how to build connection. They don’t just report events — They educate, They entertain, They bring families together, and they shape knowledge across generations.

It’s a reminder of how print media, even in a digital world, stays alive through creativity, diversity, and a deep understanding of people.

Sometimes, the funniest stories are the ones rooted in everyday life — small moments, simple people, and unexpected twists that make us laugh without trying.

In the book “Laughing Together: Stories, Riddles and Proverbs from Asia and the Pacific,” one comedy story captured my attention instantly. Even now, just thinking about it makes me smile.

It’s the story of a married couple living in a small village. The husband had only one habit: he never did any work — but somehow, he always expected a salary. The wife, patient but clever, decided to teach him a gentle lesson… with humor.

One day, she secretly employed her own husband to paint their house — without telling him that she was the employer. The husband, proud and confident, took up the painting job and worked hard, not knowing who was really paying him.

After the work was done, he received his salary. Feeling extremely happy, he rushed home, handed the money to his wife and said proudly: “Look! I finally earned my salary today!”

The wife already knew the truth — She was the one who hired him. She was the one who paid him. And now… She was the one receiving that same salary back again.

The comedy isn’t just in the situation — It’s in the innocence, the irony, and the playful intelligence of the wife. The book contains many stories like this — simple, cultural, humorous, and full of warmth from across Asia and the Pacific.

It reminds us that humor doesn’t need complexity. Sometimes, a small story about a house, a paint job, and a clueless husband is enough to brighten our day. 😄

Recently, I came across a beautiful Tamil novel titled “கல்யாண மார்க்கெட்” (Kalyana Market) written by மெரினா (Merina). It’s not just a love story — it’s a slice of family life, filled with humor, emotion, and the timeless bond between parents and children.

At its heart, Kalyana Market revolves around a son who falls deeply in love and must convince his father to accept his marriage. What follows is a journey through laughter, misunderstandings, heartwarming conversations, and moments that remind us how powerful love and family understanding can be.

The beauty of the story lies not only in its humor but in its message — that love is not rebellion; it’s connection. The son doesn’t fight against his family; instead, he talks, listens, and wins hearts with patience. Through every comic twist and emotional scene, the story reminds us that relationships thrive when there’s empathy on both sides.

By the end, the son’s love wins — not just because it’s romantic, but because it’s honest, kind, and rooted in respect. It’s a gentle reminder that even in today’s world, communication and compassion are what keep families together.

“Kalyana Market” made me smile, laugh, and think — about how love stories don’t always have to be grand or tragic. Sometimes, they’re just about ordinary people learning to understand each other — and that’s what makes them beautiful. ❤️

There’s a story that’s simple — yet it speaks volumes.

From the book “Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do” by Robert H. Schuller, comes a reflection about strength, struggle, and what it truly means to endure.

The author remembers helping his father on their farm. They were loading potatoes into a tractor, preparing to sell them at the market. While arranging them, he noticed something: the smaller potatoes were placed inside, and the bigger ones were kept on top.

He asked his father, “Why do we do it this way?”

His father smiled and said:

“The small potatoes are light — they bounce out when the road gets rough. But the big ones… they’ve grown strong after facing the sun, the rain, and the hard soil. They’ve been through more, and that’s why they stay steady when the ride gets bumpy.”

Then he added a line that would never leave his son’s heart —

‘Tough times never last, but tough people do.’

That’s the truth in life too. The storms don’t define us. They shape us.

Every hardship, every fall, every scar — they don’t make us weaker; they make us steady. Like those potatoes, we learn to hold our ground, no matter how uneven the road becomes.

So when things get hard, remember — it’s not the storm that wins. It’s the one who keeps moving through it. 🌤️

— ✍️ @coderedartblack