சுஜாதாட்ஸ்

by Sujatha

இந்த நவீன உலகில் வாழும் மக்களுக்கு எதையும் விரித்துச் சொன்னால் பிடிப்பதில்லை; பிடிப்பதில்லை என்பதைவிட விரிவான விஷயத்தை, செய்தியை படிக்கவோ கேட்கவோ அவர்களுக்கு நேரமில்லை என்பதே உண்மை. ஆகவே, சுருங்கச் சொல்லி விளங்க வைத்தல் என்கிற நடைமுறையை ஊடகங்களும் ஏற்றுக்கொண்டுவிட்டன. அதன்படியே, இன்றைக்கு அச்சு ஊடகங்களும் காட்சி ஊடகங்களும் நன்றாகவே அதை அமல்படுத்தவும் செய்கின்றன. அதை உள்வாங்கிக் கொண்டுதான் விகடன் குழுமத்திலிருந்து முன்பு வெளிவந்துகொண்டிருந்த ஜூனியர் போஸ்ட் இதழில், சுஜாதாட்ஸ் என்ற தொடர் வெளிவந்தது. அன்றைய காலகட்டத்தில் நிகழ்ந்த முக்கிய நிகழ்வுகளையும் சம்பவங்களையும் தன் சிந்தனை ஓட்டத்தில் இருந்து எழுத்தாளர் சுஜாதா எழுதிவந்தார். அப்போது, ஜூனியர் போஸ்ட் வாசகர்கள் மத்தியில், அது மிகுந்த வரவேற்பையும் பாராட்டையும் பெற்றது. இலக்கியம், அரசியல், சினிமா, ஊடகம் என்று பல்வேறு துறைகளையும் சுஜாதா அந்தக் கட்டுரைகளில் அலசியிருக்கிறார். முன்பு சொன்ன மாதிரி சுருங்கச் சொல்லி விளங்க வைத்தல் என்கிற முறையே அந்தக் கட்டுரைகளின் சிறப்பு.

Genres: Nonfiction, Essays

388 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Sujatha was the allonym of the Tamil author S. Rangarajan, Author of over 100 novels, 250 short stories, ten books on science, ten stage plays, and a slim volume of poems. He was one of the most popular authors in Tamil literature, and a regular contributor to topical columns in Tamil periodicals such as Ananda Vikatan, Kumudam and Kalki. He had a wide readership, and served for a brief period as the editor of Kumudam, and has also written screenplays and dialogues for several Tamil movies.

As an engineer, he supervised the design and production of the electronic voting machine (EVM) during his tenure at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a machine which is currently used in elections throughout India. As an author he inspired many authors, including Balakumaran, Madhan.

Reviews

[Harish Sankar · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 for the sheer genius of this man Sujatha.
He is definitely the Asimov of India;
Collection of so many interesting trivia as Y2K problem to Carnatic Music to Chennai Traffic to Etymology of the Word 'Chumma'.

His sense of humour is bound to make you Laugh Out Loud.
His intellectual writing will make you think.

[P. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another awesome anthology. Loved the witty title. It's more along the lines of Katradhum Petradhum than anything else. At times it is so damn funny, you laugh for minutes. Very entertaining & informative.

[Sambasivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extraordinary set of essays.

[.vinoe .zelur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sujatha - his name commands respect in the Tamil circles. What more can I say! this guy is way ahead of his time. Some of his articles predicting video sharing on mobile phones, video rental/distribution sites, when there were not even mobile phones around. He is a genius. Though some of the articles couldn't be related as they were too contemporary, most of them are still relevant - like his analysis on humour and jokes. I wouldn't say it is a must-read. But if you like Sujatha's writing, then sure it is...

[Vijay Ramdu · Rating 5 out of 5]

SUJATHA AT HIS BEST! MUST READ!

[Prabhu R. · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual, very well written collection of write-ups. Sujatha was a writer with multiple facets, he was well-learnt about a lot of topics and more importantly writing it in a manner that is simple and easy to understand even by a layman is his core speciality. IMO, that's what has made him a popular writer. This collection ranges from personal experiences, science, Internet (back in the days when it was still a wonder in India, mid-90s), music, literature and a lot more. Very interesting read!

[S C Krishna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good

Style of Sujatha 's writing which is unique and cannot be copied by anybody else. Comedy in writing and characters is very good******

[Naveen Kumar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good

[Saravanan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is a bloody collection of articles the author has written and published in Vikatan way back around the 2000s.
Most of the content in those articles don’t really match up with the current scenario but it did give a bit of nostalgia for how the livelihoods of people, especially of family man was.
The jokes that were relevant at that time stand nearly obsolete now which was the major cause for not liking this book now, especially otherwise, I think it might’ve been a better read.
A personal diary/note: But, anyway, finally I’ve got to read a Tamil book which had been my goal for a very long time, actually this is the first Tamil book that I’ve read, I think.

[Nandu · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is the collection of sujatha's experience and observations he had made during various events and activities. Few articles were little boring for me and many were interesting. As usual sujatha expresses his intellect and deep knowledge in it. Always pleasure reading sujatha's books.

[Rajkumar Radhamanalan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Know about sujatha

[Arvind Srinivasan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can get to know about many different things / areas. Also you can get to know many new tamil words and knowledge on interesting topics.
The breadth that this book covers make it mark 5 from me

[Jegan Chitthambaram · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read

[Ekanth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written.But a bit superficial.A lot of information given with a good humour