Ari Gautier's 'The Thinnai' Explores Pondicherry's Unseen Side

Imagine a town in India called Pondicherry, but before it became famous for certain things.

This story is like peeking into a secret part of it, called Kurusukuppam.

It’s filled with all sorts of people – French, Black, Indian, and more – all living together, even though they come from different places and backgrounds.

The book, called 'The Thinnai', tells their stories, showing how they live, what they believe, and the problems they face, like poverty and dealing with each other.

It's like a messy, lively neighborhood where everyone knows each other, for better or worse.