The word “Karukku”, the title of one of Bama’s books, symbolizes the thorny stalk of the palmyra plant, which is both useful and painful. Just as the karukku is a sharp and thorny object, it represents the painful experiences Bama ...

Bama’s elder brother advised her to ignore the discrimination and not let it affect her. He told her that the disrespectful behavior of others was a result of their ignorance, and it was important for her to maintain her dignity. ...