The ‘rediscovery’ of Sangam literature and how it became a source of Tamil history and archaeology
Though Sangam literature is deeply intertwined with Tamil consciousness, it was only in the late 19th or early 20th centuries ...
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Tamil Nadu is waging a new North-South clash of civilisations— Sivagalai to Keezhadi
MK Stalin is making archaeology a pillar of Tamil pride. Sivagalai’s findings suggest Tamil Nadu entered the Iron Age while ...
Ancient Tamil literature now scientifically proven history, contends Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin emphasizes the historical significance of recent archaeological findings dating back to ...
Author Nirmala Lakshman to speak on Tamil poetry from the Sangam age and a history of Tamil people on February 11
Author Nirmala Lakshman explores Sangam poetry and Tamil history in a conversation at The Purple Turtles on February 11.
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A quick history of how Madras became Chennai in a new book about Tamil life and culture
The pakkams and oorus, each with their own distinct identity and history, were a repository of Tamil culture and tradition. Certain areas of the city are older than others. Mylapore was referred ...
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Consider citizenship application of 'Indian-origin Tamil' woman within three months: Madras HC
The refugee, M Mathine (49), stated in her petition that she is an Indian-origin Tamil born in Sri Lanka in 1975. Due to their identity as Indian-origin Tamils, Mathine and her family members have ...
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AA Edit | Debate over Tamil Nadu’s history is now cast in iron
They argued that literature could just be a figment of the author’s imagination and cannot stand scrutiny in the study of history. But adamant Tamil historians insisted that there indeed was a ...