Aazhi Senthil Nathan

Aazhi Senthil Nathan
At the KaniThamizh International Conference held in Chennai (February 2024)
Born
Senthil Nathan

EducationUniversity of Madras, Arignar Anna Government Arts College, Cheyyar
OccupationsWriter, journalist, publisher
Writing career
Notable works1974 – Maanila Suyatchi (1974 – State Autonomy), Mozhi Engal Uyirukku Ner (Language is Equal to Our Life)

Aazhi Senthil Nathan is a multi-faceted personality from Tamil Nadu, India. He was known for his work as a writer, columnist, media personality, translator and publisher. He is also a prominent linguistic equality activist and social activist.[1][2]

Birth and career

Aazhi Senthil Nathan was born in Devikapuram, near Arani, in the present-day Tiruvannamalai district. He completed his undergraduate studies in physics at the Arignar Anna Government Arts College in Cheyyar, followed by a master's degree in journalism from the University of Madras, Chennai.

After completing his education, he worked as a journalist and translator for various publications, including India Today, as well as for several information technology companies. Later, he began specializing in Tamil language translation[3] and localization for IT-related projects, a field in which he remains actively involved.

Publishing career

In 2007, he established Aazhi Publishers (Aazhi Pathippagam) and has since published over a hundred books.[4]

  • 1974: மாநில சுயாட்சி (State Autonomy): A research-oriented book documenting the history of state autonomy and the Rajamannar Committee's recommendations.
  • மொழி எங்கள் உயிருக்கு நேர் (Language is Peer to Our Life): A collection of essays regarding language rights and the history of language struggles in Tamil Nadu.
  • பச்சைத் துரோகம் (Green Treachery): A work discussing environmental and social issues.
  • நீங்கள் ஏன் கமால் ஹசன் இல்லை (Why are you not Kamal Haasan?): A book exploring socio-political themes through a cultural lens.
  • டிராகன்: புதிய வல்லரசு சீனா (Dragon: The New Superpower China): An analysis of China's global rise.

References

  1. ↑ "ஆழி செந்தில்நாதன்", Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil), retrieved 2024-02-12
  2. ↑ https://www.arunchol.com/author/aazhi-senthil-nathan?f[page]=1&f[sort]=most-read
  3. ↑ "Call to give labels a regional touch". Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  4. ↑ "About Aazhi". Retrieved 5 February 2026.