Giving back to the ‘vayanashalas’

Published 11 Nov 2026, 10:16 IST

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Local libraries, or ‘vayanashalas’, were once the reading hubs of Keralam. They nurtured a culture that took people from basic literacy to intellectual pursuits. But changing times and technological advances have steadily eroded the reading habit. Now a humble initiative hopes to turn the tide by…

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Local libraries, or ‘vayanashalas’, were once the reading hubs of Keralam. They nurtured a culture that took people from basic literacy to intellectual pursuits. But changing times and technological advances have steadily eroded the reading habit. Now a humble initiative hopes to turn the tide by…

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 11 Nov 2026, 00:44 IST

Register FIR in public library book ‘scam’ case, Madras HC directs DVAC

The judges direct the authorities to freeze the bank accounts of Agal Vilakku Publications, its proprietor Mohan, and others involved. The government should immediately take disciplinary action, including the suspension of the officials involved, they say

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DT Next Center Daily Thanthi Group 11 Nov 2026, 07:20 IST

Books 'scam': Madras HC orders FIR, freeze on Agal Vilakku bank accounts

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Tuesday ordered the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption ( DVAC ) to immediately register an FIR into the alleged large-scale irregularities in the procurement of books for public libraries in Tamil Nadu. The court also ordered the…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. Current article 11 Nov 2026, 10:16 IST

Giving back to the ‘vayanashalas’

Local libraries, or ‘vayanashalas’, were once the reading hubs of Keralam. They nurtured a culture that took people from basic literacy to intellectual pursuits. But changing times and technological advances have steadily eroded the reading habit. Now a humble initiative hopes to turn the tide by…

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