Tag: history

Thanjavur Big Temple inscriptions bring alive the fierce fight between Shivaji and  Afzal Khan

The Hindu Illustration by Saai Among the many inscriptions in the Thanjavur…

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From myths to language: examining the renaming of Kerala

The all-party support for changing the name of Kerala to Keralam and…

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Tamil Nadu can never be painted in saffron, says CM Stalin

Asserting that the “saffron brigade” will never be able to paint Tamil…

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International Women’s Day 2026: Date, significance, history and this year’s theme

New Delhi: Every year, one date quietly carries global weight. March 8.…

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Reassessing Periyar E.V. Ramasamy’s take on Tamil, which he called a barbarian language

Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan’s debut speech in the…

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Older than London’s Big Ben, Palayamkottai’s historic clock is set to chime again

The year 1854 is engraved on the clock | Photo Credit: Special…

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The Gamosa explained: Meaning, history and its place in Assamese life

Following controversy involving Rahul Gandhi at a Republic Day event, attention has…

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A plea for Pachaiyappa’s Hall in Chennai

Now that Victoria Public Hall is restored and the other cause célèbre,…

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Gandikota Festival sees heavy footfall on concluding day

Visitors enjoying a boat ride on the Penna River during the Gandikota…

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