![]() Here is an opportunity for people living abroad to access Tamil books and for parents to initiate their wards into Tamil literature.” Parthasarathy, the lens man who more famously photographed the Rajiv Gandhi assassination site which appeared in every publication across the globe, says, “The App’s aim is two-pronged - connect Indians all over the world virtually, and provide an avenue of expression for writers and publishers. ![]() After some initial research, I began approaching publishers and authors and slowly built a library and that’s how Sangapalagai took shape. That’s when I felt there was a lacuna in the Tamil books sphere. It is eco-friendly (no paper), you can get a whole book with just a click and start reading at once, no matter which part of the world you are in. ![]() As I discovered the ebook concept and started downloading books on my iPad, I realised the benefits of this process. Says the soft-spoken Parthasarathy, “Basically, I am a bookworm. And that thought fructified as Sangapalagai, an online eBook store. Five years ago, while working with JS Films, he hit upon the idea of starting an online shopping option for Tamil books. Parthasarathy, photo journalist-turned-ad film maker–turned entrepreneur. Well, what is Sangapalagai, you might ask. Sangapalagai is now available on the Apple App Store for download on iPad, iPod and iPhone.
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