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''இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க:'' [[சுசித்ரா]] | ''இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க:'' [[சுசித்ரா]] | ||
Suchitra (Suchitra Ramachandran) (December 16, 1987) is a Tamil writer and translator. Suchitra writes short stories and reviews constantly, and also translates the publications from Tamil to English. Suchitra raises fundamental questions of existentialism in artistic and scientific contexts and discusses them in her writings. Her short story ' | Suchitra (Suchitra Ramachandran) (December 16, 1987) is a Tamil writer and translator. Suchitra writes short stories and reviews constantly, and also translates the publications from Tamil to English. Suchitra raises fundamental questions of existentialism in artistic and scientific contexts and discusses them in her writings. Her short story ''Oli'' (Light), which talks life from the perspective of an European painter, received widespread attention from readers and critics. | ||
== Birth, Studies == | == Birth, Studies == | ||
Suchitra was born to Ramachandran and Janaki on December 16, 1987 at Mylapore in Chennai. She attended schools in Coonoor, Chennai, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and Madurai, and completed her schooling from T.V.S. Lakshmi Higher Secondary School, Madurai. | Suchitra was born to Ramachandran and Janaki on December 16, 1987 at Mylapore in Chennai. She attended schools in Coonoor, Chennai, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and Madurai, and completed her schooling from T.V.S. Lakshmi Higher Secondary School, Madurai. Afterwards, Suchitra completed her engineering course at Kamaraj College, Virudhunagar. | ||
Suchitra subsequently earned a doctorate in Neuroscience. She studied the ability of brain | Suchitra subsequently earned a doctorate in Neuroscience. She studied the ability of brain learning its own arrangement (statistical learning) at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA. | ||
== Private Life == | == Private Life == | ||
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== Books == | == Books == | ||
Suchitra quotes pioneers [[Ki. Rajanarayanan]], [[Jayakanthan]], [[Jeyamohan|Jayamohan]], Ursula Le Quin and Isak Dinesen as her inspirations in literature, and her first work ''Kudai'' (Umbrella) (short story) was presented and discussed at the readers meet organized by Vishnupuram Readers Circle in 2017. This story was not published in magazines or in collections. Suchitra also writes science fiction stories and her science fiction short story ''Siragathirvu'' was the first one to get published in [[Padhaakai]] magazine in 2017. | Suchitra quotes pioneers [[Ki. Rajanarayanan]], [[Jayakanthan]], [[Jeyamohan|Jayamohan]], Ursula Le Quin and Isak Dinesen as her inspirations in literature, and her first work ''Kudai'' (Umbrella) (short story) was presented and discussed at the readers meet organized by Vishnupuram Readers Circle in 2017. This story was not published in magazines or in any collections. Suchitra also writes science fiction stories and her science fiction short story ''Siragathirvu'' was the first one to get published in [[Padhaakai]] magazine in 2017. | ||
Speaking about her stories in the foreword to ''Oli'' collection, Suchitra mentions that 'I feel myself, not only in the tradition of my language but also in the great tradition of creating stories to make sense of this cosmic space through human intelligence. Morals - valor - fury, Grace - kindness - humanity, Penance - beauty - almighty, all happened through the story'.<ref>[https://www.jeyamohan.in/129141/ Pottramaraiyin Kathaisolli - Foreword from Suchitra | Writer Jeyamohan]</ref> | |||
== Translation Works == | == Translation Works == | ||
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== Literary Significance == | == Literary Significance == | ||
Suchitra's stories that attempt fundamental philosophical enquiries, are noteworthy. She uses scientific symbolisms to carry out such inquiries in science fictions. Suchitra is one of the prominent writers spearheading the revival of science fiction in Tamil. Speaking on today's science fiction, Suchitra says, "Flexibility in the science fiction stories that are being written today is evolving in a way to transcend the boundaries and stand as | Suchitra's stories that attempt fundamental philosophical enquiries, are noteworthy. She uses scientific symbolisms to carry out such inquiries in science fictions. Suchitra is one of the prominent writers spearheading the revival of science fiction in Tamil. Speaking on today's science fiction, Suchitra says, "Flexibility in the science fiction stories that are being written today is evolving in a way to transcend the boundaries and stand as true stories".<ref>[https://www.jeyamohan.in/121933/ Science Fictions - History, Form, Contemporary Happenings - Suchitra Ramachandran | Writer Jeyamohan]</ref> | ||
While the storytelling is enriched, Suchitra's | While the storytelling is enriched, Suchitra's stories raise strong questions not taking them lightly. Critic Priyamvada notes that her stories encompass, for example, the contradiction between art and science, the resulting conflicts, what art gives to man, and how society and state instill a sense of fear into individuals, etc.<ref>[https://www.jeyamohan.in/129279/ Oli – Limitless Gems Packet - Priyamvada | Writer Jeyamohn]</ref> | ||
== Awards == | == Awards == | ||
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Revision as of 20:36, 20 April 2022
இந்தப் பக்கத்தை தமிழில் வாசிக்க: சுசித்ரா
Suchitra (Suchitra Ramachandran) (December 16, 1987) is a Tamil writer and translator. Suchitra writes short stories and reviews constantly, and also translates the publications from Tamil to English. Suchitra raises fundamental questions of existentialism in artistic and scientific contexts and discusses them in her writings. Her short story Oli (Light), which talks life from the perspective of an European painter, received widespread attention from readers and critics.
Birth, Studies
Suchitra was born to Ramachandran and Janaki on December 16, 1987 at Mylapore in Chennai. She attended schools in Coonoor, Chennai, Vijayawada, Hyderabad and Madurai, and completed her schooling from T.V.S. Lakshmi Higher Secondary School, Madurai. Afterwards, Suchitra completed her engineering course at Kamaraj College, Virudhunagar.
Suchitra subsequently earned a doctorate in Neuroscience. She studied the ability of brain learning its own arrangement (statistical learning) at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA.
Private Life
Suchitra married to Varun, a scientist on June 1, 2014 and they have a Son: Rakendu. Suchitra works as a scientist in a Switzerland laboratory and currently lives there with her family.
Books
Suchitra quotes pioneers Ki. Rajanarayanan, Jayakanthan, Jayamohan, Ursula Le Quin and Isak Dinesen as her inspirations in literature, and her first work Kudai (Umbrella) (short story) was presented and discussed at the readers meet organized by Vishnupuram Readers Circle in 2017. This story was not published in magazines or in any collections. Suchitra also writes science fiction stories and her science fiction short story Siragathirvu was the first one to get published in Padhaakai magazine in 2017.
Speaking about her stories in the foreword to Oli collection, Suchitra mentions that 'I feel myself, not only in the tradition of my language but also in the great tradition of creating stories to make sense of this cosmic space through human intelligence. Morals - valor - fury, Grace - kindness - humanity, Penance - beauty - almighty, all happened through the story'.[1]
Translation Works
- Jeyamohan's short story Periamma's Sorkal was translated to English as Periyamma’s Words and published in Asymptote magazine in 2017[2]
- A. Muttulingam's Aattupal Puttu (Goatmilk Puttu) was translated to English and published in Narrative Magazine[3]
- Translation of Jeyamohan's Devaki Chithiyin Diary[4]
Literary Significance
Suchitra's stories that attempt fundamental philosophical enquiries, are noteworthy. She uses scientific symbolisms to carry out such inquiries in science fictions. Suchitra is one of the prominent writers spearheading the revival of science fiction in Tamil. Speaking on today's science fiction, Suchitra says, "Flexibility in the science fiction stories that are being written today is evolving in a way to transcend the boundaries and stand as true stories".[5]
While the storytelling is enriched, Suchitra's stories raise strong questions not taking them lightly. Critic Priyamvada notes that her stories encompass, for example, the contradiction between art and science, the resulting conflicts, what art gives to man, and how society and state instill a sense of fear into individuals, etc.[6]
Awards
- 2017 - Asymptote, international award for the translation work of Periamma's Sorkal, a fictional story
- 2020 - Young Writer award from Vasaha Salai for Oli story collection
Publications
- Oli (2020, Yavarum Publishers)
References
- Aakasha Mittai | Literature, art, philosophy | Bilingual – Tamil & English
- South Asia Speaks - CLASS OF 2022
Links
- ↑ Pottramaraiyin Kathaisolli - Foreword from Suchitra | Writer Jeyamohan
- ↑ Periyamma’s Words - Asymptote (asymptotejournal.com)
- ↑ Goat Milk Puttu by Appadurai Muttulingam (narrativemagazine.com)
- ↑ Aakasha Mittai | Literature, art, philosophy | Bilingual – Tamil & English
- ↑ Science Fictions - History, Form, Contemporary Happenings - Suchitra Ramachandran | Writer Jeyamohan
- ↑ Oli – Limitless Gems Packet - Priyamvada | Writer Jeyamohn
