M.T. Vasudevan Nair is a noted writer and screenwriter from Palakad district in Kerala. His novels and stories capture the agonies of people destined to live in solitude. Some of his major works include Nalukettu, Kaalam, and Randaamoozham. The theme of "Memories of a Dying River" speaks nostalgically of the Bharathapuzha River which was once vital for the people of Kerala but is now in a pathetic condition. It recalls how the river fostered childhood dreams and supported agriculture through waterways and irrigation.
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4. M.T. Vasudevan Nair noted writer
and screen writer was born at
Kudallur in Palakad district.
His novels and stories capture the
agonies of people destined to live In
solitude.
His major works include Nalukettu,
Kaalam, Randaamoozham.
7. Theme: Memories of a Dying River
speaks of the pathetic condition of
Nila or Bharathapuzha which was
once fostered his childhood dreams
and once had been a lifeline for the
people of our state. It is a nostalgic
remembrance of the days of plentitude
abundance and pristine glory of Nila.
8. Cultivating bananas and vegetables by the
enterprising peasants.
Waterways for agricultural merchandise.
9. Bathing of the people in the
river.
Bathing of cattle in the river
Digging pit and collecting water
for cooking.
10. Mamankam The Mamankam
was a sport fought once in 12 years
to show of the superiority of the Zamodiri ruler.