The Rojak Pot Of Sorts With A Jaffna Tamilian Twist

A Mixed Anthology Of Short Stories From A Malaysian PerspectiveNirmala Kasinathan

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Length6h 59m

About this audiobook

The Rojak Pot Of Sorts With A Jaffna Tamilian Twist is a mixed anthology of short stories written by a Malaysian author of Jaffna Tamil descent and showcases 18 different short stories of varying genres, 12 of which have been previously published in an anthology entitled ‘The Wedding Plans And Other Short Stories’. The history, culture, traditions, religious beliefs and practices, as well as food of the Malaysian and Jaffna Tamilian diaspora are brought to life in the plots and characters which potray the assimilation of their people into the local societies at their respective locations. These compelling stories are written in a myriad of practical real-life themes ranging from love and marriage to family, career, adventure, legal system and health concerns.

Audiobook details

GenreGeneral Fiction

Length6 hrs 59 mins

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FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 28, 2025

LanguageEnglish

1Title Page

11~9~ Indeed A Waggely

2Dedications

12~10~ Stubbornly Undefeated But Oftentimes Overruled

3~1~ The Stuporous Traipse

13~11~ Nothing Like Seafood Odiyal Kool For The Jaffna Tamilian Soul

4~2~ Some Friendships Are Forever

14~12~ A Tradition Of Self Defense

5~3~ Coming Home

15~13~ Double Trouble

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6~4~ The Exchange Student

16~14~ Tugging At Heartstrings

7~5~ Crossing The Bridge

17~15~ Love Handles

8~6~ For The Love Of Lovita

18~16~ Trapped In Bygones...

9~7~ The Wedding Plans

19~17~ The Battle Of The Sexes

10~8~ When It Isn’t All About

20~18~ Little White Lies

About the author

Nirmala Kasinathan

The author, Dr. Nirmala Kasinathan is herself representative of the younger generation of the Jaffna Tamilian diaspora and has family and friends both in Malaysia and abroad. With the exception of her escapades traveling and globe trotting, she has spent most of her years in Ipoh. She is currently a practicing medical doctor at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh. She was inspired to write short stories to reach a wider readership of working adults, school and college students with busy schedules themselves. These 18 short stories were written over a period exceeding 3 years. View all by Nirmala Kasinathan