6. INTRODUCTION
Memories of a dying river is an article deals with the utter
destruction happening in the river bed of Bharathappuzha .
Here the author reacts against the environmental problems
like sand mining and drying up of rivers.
7. ABOUT THE AUTHOR
M.T Vasudevan Nair, the noted writer and screen
play writer was born at Koudallur , in Palakkad
district. He has received many awards including
India’s highest literary award Jnanpith.His major
works include Nalukettu, Kaalam, Randaamoozham
etc.
8. 1. Do you like rivers ?
2. What is the importance of rivers in our lives ?
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10. QUESTIONS
1. What is the present status of Nila?
2. Who wrote the poem Kuttippuram paalam ?
11. NEW WORDS
RENOWNED : FAMOUS
SERENE : VERY CALM AND PEACEFUL
VANISH : DISAPPEAR
