The Curse of Talakad
Francis Buchanan never visited Talakad; however, he did visit Malingi (Malingy), a small village opposite Talakad across the banks of the river Kaveri. To us, Buchanan’s recording at Malingi provided a vital breakthrough while researching for our documentary and book on the Curse of Talakad. In spite of our being able to draw some insights […]
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Through the Looking Glass
“The most remarkable thing about the place [Muteodu, now Mathodu] is a manufacture of glass that is used for making the rings which are worn round the wrists of the native women, and are called Ballay in the language of Karnata, and Bangri, or Bangadi in that of the Mussalmans … all materials for making […]
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