In 2025, dating trends evolve, but ancient Tamil Nadu had its own courtship rituals. Secret meetings at waterfalls and pebble-throwing under windows were common. Love marriages were accepted, with ...

The shortest poem, titled “Fleas.” “Adam had ‘em.” And, bow. First poem I memorized: “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer, recited in happy sing-song in the second-grade. The next year, we had to recite “The ...