Balakrishnan, Suneetha (2013-03-23), "Word Hungry", The Hindu
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For as long as I can recall, I enjoyed reading. I literally read books from cover to cover. Then I started wondering where words come from. Who made them up? Who said that that opening in a wall was to be called a window? Then I discovered that each word comes with a biography. These words have fascinating stories to tell, if only we take the time to listen. For example, the word window comes from Old Norse in which it meant wind's eye. How much more poetic can you get?
— Bala on Anu Garg
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About Bala
Bala (born 11 July 1966 in Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian film-maker who works in the Tamil film industry.
About Bala
Bala (born 11 July 1966 in Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu, India) is an Indian film-maker who works in the Tamil film industry.
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