Purushothaman C

BEYOND THE OBVIOUS

EVERY MONDAY , we begin the week with a lyrical detour fresh translations and reflections on ancient Tamil Sangam poetry offering timeless insights from one of the world’s oldest literary traditions. EVERY WEDNESDAY another series of Podcast Episodes available offers something delightfully different: deep dives into topics you didn’t know you cared about . Tune in. And come along as we look under the hood of the obvious into the world of the obscure. Hosted with warmth and humor turning abstract trivia into vivid tales BEYOND THE OBVIOUS makes you fall in love with learning all over again.

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Purushothaman C

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Education

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Latest episode

Sep 30, 2026

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Episodes

CONVERSATION TIPS 27 20.04.2022

PHONES, EMAIL, AND THE INTERNET SOCIAL MEDIA RELATED VOCABULARY PART THREE

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON A POET’S MAGNANIMITY 10 18.04.2022

In this celebrated poem, It is dishonorable to ask a poet expresses his state of being denied Gifts by the King and exhibits his acute sense of approbation for the denial of Gifts by the King and further adds It is honoring to give and it is significantly really appreciable not to accept. This sense of balance maintained by the Poet and the attitude of not blaming their patrons and blaming the bad...

CONVERSATION TIPS 26 13.04.2022

PHONES, EMAIL, AND THE INTERNET SOCIAL MEDIA RELATED VOCABULARY PART TWO

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON PHILANTHROPY 10 11.04.2022

In this disturbing and heart-wrenching poem, Donate what you can, a poet expresses his disappointment about being denied alms by the King and gives serious advice that false promises will malign the reputation of a King when he promises what he cannot give and refuse what he can. But at the same time to give what he can and refuse what he cannot is a noble gesture of friendliness. Without being vi...

CONVERSATION TIPS 25 06.04.2022

PHONES, EMAIL AND THE INTERNET SOCIAL MEDIA RELATED VOCABULARY -PART 1

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON UNIVERSAL BROTHERHOOD 9 04.04.2022

In this astounding and very popular poem, All the world is our abode, a poet expresses the ephemeral nature of the human species and thereby establishes the fact that one should neither marvel at the great nor show disrespect towards people of lower strata of society. The opening lines of the poem All the world is our abode is an epoch-making and path-breaking line that brings out the great philos...

CONVERSATION TIPS 24 30.03.2022

The topic area chosen for today's podcast is related words in Sports - Athletics Part 3

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON FRIENDSHIP 8 28.03.2022

In this remarkable poem, RATS, AND TIGERS a poet expresses his idea of great friendship with reference to rats and tigers. He belittles men who like rats stealthily eat the grains in a field hoards wealth without shame. He further eulogizes men who like tigers hunt and get their prey majestically. According to the poet, one should maintain friendship with men of tiger’s temperament and avoid peopl...

CONVERSATION TIPS 23 23.03.2022

The topic area chosen for today's podcast is related words in Sports - Athletics Part 2

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON PHILANTHROPY 7 21.03.2022

In this noteworthy poem, The world moves forward, a poet expresses his appreciation for the Kings for having a great number of fine characteristics and how they endeavor hard,not to their benefit but to ultimately benefit his people in his Kingdom

CONVERSATION TIPS 22 16.03.2022

The topic area chosen for today's podcast is all related words that refer to  Sports  Athletics Part 1

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON PHILANTHROPY6 14.03.2022

ABOUT THE POEM In this sensational poem, Pari the King will give himself up to the beneficiaries, a poet expresses his faithful appreciation for the King for being a benevolent benefactor who goes out of the way to help people even if they are undeserving

CONVERSATION TIPS 21 09.03.2022

Space and Space travel-related Vocabulary Part 2

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON BRAVERY 5 07.03.2022

ABOUT THE POEM In this outstanding poem, One man battling another, a poet expresses his loyal appreciation for the King and celebrates him as the one who effortlessly annihilated all seven of his adversaries who challenged him without knowing the prowess of the mighty King in the warfare. 

CONVERSATION TIPS 20 02.03.2022

Space and Space travel-related Vocabulary Part 1

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON BRAVERY 4 28.02.2022

ABOUT THE POEM In this classic poem, A LITTLE PIECE OF LAND , a poet expresses his authentic appreciation for the King and insists on behalf of his admirers who celebrate him, should see the King  in this state in the future as well, incessantly sweet in words and  effectively approachable

CONVERSATION TIPS 19 23.02.2022

The topic area chosen for today's podcast is all related words that refer to the appearance of a person - Part 3 You will be presented with a set of words and phrases that refer to the appearance of a person  in today's podcast

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON BRAVERY 3 21.02.2022

ABOUT THE POEM In this classic and sanctimonious poem, The entire world worries about your wellbeing a poet expresses his genuine fears about the safety of his King who happens to be the savior of the people in the kingdom. The poet pays rich tributes to the exploits of the King for the people and the Kingdom

CONVERSATION TIPS 18 16.02.2022

You will be presented with a set of words and phrases that refers to the appearance of a person - Part 2 in today's Podcast This is a sequel to the one presented last week

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON BRAVERY 2 14.02.2022

In this elegant and preachy poem Victories and Penances, a poet admonishes a King saying that offerings of rice cooked with ghee following holy books and  sacred writings is a gracious act than destroying down the fortressed city of his adversaries

CONVERSATION TIPS 17 09.02.2022

Build your topic vocabulary which are groups of words related to common subject areas. The topic area chosen for today's podcast is all related words that refer to the appearance of a person - Part 1

POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE ON BRAVERY 1 07.02.2022

BRAVERY ABOUT THE PURAM POEMS The akam poems in the earlier episodes are concerned with love in all its varied situations: Clandestine and Illicit, Conjugal Happiness and Infidelity, Separation and Union. The reader can relate to the poem very closely.  The other branch puram talks about the public life of people, the bravery and charity of kings and the wars. This is called puram meaning the...

CONVERSATION TIPS 16 02.02.2022

In oral presentations, the following phrases might be of huge assistance: INTRODUCTION, EXPLAINING STRUCTURE, PRESENTING EACH POINT, CLARIFYING, CHANGING THE SUBJECT

LOVE POEM FROM LITERATURE 14 31.01.2022

This extraordinary love lyric titled The place of tidal ponds is all about what the wife told her repentant husband about her deep attachment to him and expresses her unfathomable fondness for her beloved husband by telling him that the love will be carried forward in their reincarnations too

CONVERSATION TIPS 15 26.01.2022

There are many instances wherein you should examine different conceivable outcomes with somebody during a discussion and attempt to go to an understanding. the present podcast is about different ways you can negotiate your point of view in  a conversation ways you can communicate your own personal view ways you can concur or yield to a point in the course of the discussion ways you can make &...

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