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Tamil is a Dravidian language natively spoken by the Tamil people of South Asia. It is one of the longest-surviving classical languages in the world, attested since c. 300 BCE.
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Language twist to TN school van tragedy: DMK says gateman did not know Tamil; urges to hire people who know mother tongueA tragic school van collision in Tamil Nadu resulted in the death of three students, sparking political controversy. The DMK alleges a language barrier involving the railway gateman, who purportedly..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Onstage drama: Kamal Haasan loses cool after man gifts him a sword - videoActor Kamal Haasan faced an awkward moment at a party meeting in Chennai. A man gifted him a sword on stage, leading to a brief commotion. Haasan appeared visibly displeased and asked the man to put..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court seeks Karnataka governemnt's reply on Kamal Haasan film 'ban'The Supreme Court has requested a response from the Karnataka government regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed to ensure the safe screening of Kamal Haasan's Tamil film, 'Thug Life,' in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will apologise only if I am wrong': Kamal Haasan defends remarks on Kannada language amid 'thug life' boycott callsKamal Haasan faces backlash and boycott calls in Karnataka over his remark that "Kannada is born out of Tamil." He refuses to apologize unless proven wrong, dismissing threats from pro-Kannada groups...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'India not a dharmshala to host foreign nationals': SC rejects Sri Lankan Tamil’s plea for settling in IndiaThe Supreme Court rejected a Sri Lankan national's plea to settle in India after serving a seven-year sentence under UAPA for LTTE links, stating India, burdened with a large population, cannot be a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Breaking Language Barriers: Perumal Murugan's Literary JourneyPerumal Murugan, one of India's most celebrated Tamil authors, has masterfully chronicled rural life through novels, poetry, and non-fiction for over three decades. With ten novels translated into..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'BJP takes pride in Tamil language, culture and people': Amit Shah's pointed attack on StalinUnion Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the DMK government, accusing them of using delimitation and the three-language policy to divert attention from key issues ahead of the Tamil Nadu elections.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Amid language row, PM Modi asks DMK netas, ‘Why sign letters in English?’PM Modi criticized Tamil Nadu's DMK for using English in official letters, urging them to sign in Tamil. He highlighted increased central funding and various development projects in the state,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Sign letters in English, what about Tamil pride?': PM Modi's fierce attack at Stalin government in Tamil NaduPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday criticised Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin amid the ongoing language row, saying that he is suprised that none of the letters he recieve from Tamil Nadu..DNA - Published | |
'At least put your signature in Tamil': PM Modi takes shot at DMK govt over language rowPrime Minister Narendra Modi criticized Tamil Nadu leaders for not signing letters in Tamil during a public address. He also urged the state to offer medical courses in Tamil to help underprivileged..IndiaTimes - Published | |
British Airways starts new in-person service in local languages for special assistance flyers out of IndiaBritish Airways introduces an in-person service in local languages for Indian customers traveling to London. The free 'meet and assist' service, available in Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu, and Tamil, helps..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Roo' in budget logo conveys TN's language resolve: StalinTamil Nadu's chief minister M K Stalin defended the use of the Tamil letter 'roo' in the recent budget logo, emphasizing the importance of the state's language policy. He criticized Union finance..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Periyar didn't intend to insult Tamil: KanimozhiIndiaTimes - Published | Rupee symbol designer reacts to Stalin govt using Tamil letter in BudgetIIT Guwahati Professor D Udaya Kumar, who designed the Indian rupee symbol, distanced himself from the controversy over Tamil Nadu's decision to replace the Devanagari symbol with a Tamil letter in its..IndiaTimes - Published |
Stalin govt's budget logo swaps ₹ with Tamil letterTamil Nadu's Stalin government replaced the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter for the state budget, sparking criticism from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leaders. They argue that the..IndiaTimes - Published | Stalin drops rupee symbol: The Tamil Nadu man who designed the sign and his DMK connectionTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin replaced the rupee symbol with a Tamil script in the state budget amidst a controversy over 'Hindi imposition.' The rupee symbol was originally designed by Tamilian..IndiaTimes - Published |
'How stupid can you become?': BJP attacks Tamil Nadu govt as it drops rupee symbol from state budgetTamil Nadu's MK Stalin government has replaced the Rupee symbol '?' for the Indian currency with the Tamil alphabet 'Ru' in state Budget logo amid the raging language row between the State and the..DNA - Published | Stalin's Tamil Nadu govt replaces rupee symbol with Tamil letter in budget logo amid language rowIndiaTimes - Published |
'It is saffron policy': Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin blasts NEP, vows to gather whole India against BJP's fascismTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized the National Education Policy, calling it a "saffron policy" designed to promote Hindi over regional languages, particularly Tamil. He claimed the policy neglects..IndiaTimes - Published | Finance minister Sitharaman tables Manipur budget, then launches DMK attackFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman accused DMK of hypocrisy regarding the Tamil language controversy while defending her colleague. The Lok Sabha passed supplementary demands for grants, including Rs..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pradhan releases Tamil Nadu's consent letter to counter Stalin’s claimEducation Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accuses DMK of creating fear among Tamil Nadu's youth regarding the three-language policy. Despite controversy, Tamil Nadu shows willingness to sign an MoU for..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Let them abuse me personally': Dharmendra Pradhan attacks DMK over NEP rowUnion education minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized DMK leaders for opposing the National Education Policy. He mentioned Tamil language is already in decline in the state and assured no imposition...IndiaTimes - Published |
Language row: TN CM Stalin targets Centre with ‘LKG student’ jibe; Amit Shah’s rebuttalUnion Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the ongoing language war, urging Tamil Nadu's CM MK Stalin to introduce medical and engineering courses in Tamil. Shah highlighted the Modi government's decision..IndiaTimes - Published | 'True chauvinist and anti-nationals are Hindi zealots': Tamil Nadu CM Stalin's fresh attack on NEPTamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin once again criticizes the BJP-led central government over its language policies in the National Education Policy 2020. Stalin accuses BJP leaders of treating Tamil..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Only a hypocrite would question more funds for Sanskrit over Tamil': BJP counters CM StalinBJP criticized Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin for his remarks on Sanskrit funding, calling him a hypocrite. BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai questioned Stalin's efforts to promote Tamil and..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Stop Hindi imposition on us': Stalin intensifies attack on Centre over language rowTamil Nadu CM MK Stalin criticized the BJP-led central government for the alleged Hindi imposition through NEP's three-language formula. He emphasized the South's lack of Tamil promotion in the North...IndiaTimes - Published |
On his birthday, Stalin pledges to save Tamil, oppose 'imposition of a dominant language'IndiaTimes - Published | Bill direct attack on autonomy of legal profession: M K StalinChief Minister M K Stalin has criticized the Union government for the Advocates Amendment Bill 2025, claiming it threatens the legal profession's autonomy. Although withdrawn due to protests, Stalin..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Rise above political differences': Dharmendra Pradhan hits back at Stalin on NEP rowUnion Minister Dharmendra Pradhan clarified that the NEP 2020 does not mandate any language and criticized Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin for misinterpreting it. Pradhan urged the state to implement NEP 2020..IndiaTimes - Published | Stalin doesn't accept Bharat as a nation: GovernorTamil Nadu CM M K Stalin criticized Governor RN Ravi for walking out of the assembly due to the playing of the Tamil anthem instead of the national anthem. The governor claimed that Stalin disrespects..IndiaTimes - Published |
Sri Lankan president Disanayaka in India on 3-day visit, meets EAM JaishankarSri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India for a three-day visit, focusing on trade, investment, energy, and maritime security. He met with PM Modi and other officials to strengthen..IndiaTimes - Published | Subramania Bharati dreamed of India's rise: PM ModiPM Modi highlighted Subramania Bharati's contribution to making the Gita accessible by translating it into Tamil. Releasing Bharati's complete works, Modi praised the poet's dedication to India's rise..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Treasure of Tamil language': PM Modi unveils 23-volume collection of Mahakavi Subramania Bharati’s worksPrime Minister Narendra Modi released a 23-volume collection of Tamil poet and freedom fighter Subramania Bharati's works. He hailed Bharati as a visionary and highlighted his influence on patriotism,..IndiaTimes - Published | England's first Tamil footballer aims for the top Barnsley's Vimal Yoganathan hopes to inspire other British Asians to consider a career in football.BBC Sport - Published |
'Spectator': DMK slams BJP-led govt over NEET irregularities, calls for test abolitionTamil Nadu's ruling DMK on Saturday accused the National Testing Agency of spoiling the sanctity of NEET and blamed the BJP-led government at the Centre for being a 'spectator' and backing coaching..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Tamil voters rejected pretensions': Congress takes dig at PM-designate Modi over SengolReflecting on the Sengol controversy that emerged last year before the inauguration of the new Parliament building, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized PM-designate Narendra Modi on Sunday...IndiaTimes - Published |
'VK Pandian is not my successor': Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik dismisses speculationsChief minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday clarified that VK Pandian is not his political successor, emphasizing that the people of Odisha will make that decision. While Naveen has never explicitly..IndiaTimes - Published | I am in very good health, BJP spreading rumours: Odisha CM Naveen PatnaikNaveen's assertion comes amid BJP's top BJP leadership raising this issue in election rallies. While PM Narendra Modi said BJP will give the state "a young Odia CM", home minister Amit Shah questioned..IndiaTimes - Published |
After finding faith, Tamil Sikh tests Punjab poll watersJeevan Singh Malla, a Tamil-origin Sikh, contests for a Lok Sabha seat in Punjab, promoting Guru Nanak's egalitarian message and planning to build a gurdwara in Thoothukudi to spread Sikh teachings on..IndiaTimes - Published | World's oldest language Tamil is our pride: PM ModiIndiaTimes - Published |
'Attack on Tamil language is an attack on Tamil people': Rahul GandhiIndiaTimes - Published | DMK mantri's rant against PM Modi, Sanatan Dharma draws BJP fireBJP said it would approach the Election Commission seeking action against Radhakrishnan after he used expletives against Modi at a public rally. Calling DMK MP Kanimozhi a pseudo-feminist as she was on..IndiaTimes - Published |
5 newly released Tamil movies that you cannot afford to miss in 2024The Tamil film industry has been phenomenal offering us gritty gangster dramas to action-thriller tales and sports dramas to the tail of survival and human spirit.DNA - Published | PM Modi’s AI-generated Tamil speeches posted on NamoInTamil X handleIndiaTimes - Published |
Burglars return film director's national award with note saying, 'your hard work is yours'Burglars broke into the house of Tamil film director M Manikandan, stealing Rs 1 lakh cash, gold ornaments, and two national award medals. The stolen items, which included medals for 'Kaaka Muttai' and..IndiaTimes - Published | Tamil Nadu governor refuses to read out address to House; leaves before national anthemTamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi greeted the members in Tamil and read out a couplet of Thirukkural in his address before expressing his inability to read the speech due to misleading claims. Ravi..IndiaTimes - Published |
PM Modi takes blessings from elephant 'Andal', performs rituals at Sri Ranganathaswamy templePrime Minister Narendra Modi paid a visit to the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple in Sri Rangam, Tiruchirappalli, clad in traditional Tamil attire. During his sojourn, he adorned a pristine 'veshti' and an..IndiaTimes - Published | Girl freed from ‘illegal detention’ by parentsSC criticizes Karnataka HC for delaying habeas corpus hearing 14 times; orders release of Tamil girl from illegal confinement by her parents. Kevin Joy Verghese, girl's boyfriend, frustrated with HC's..IndiaTimes - Published |
Actor and DMDK founder Vijayakanth dies, was on ventilator support after testing COVID-19 positiveVijayakanth, the founder-leader of DMDK and a well-known Tamil actor, passed away in Chennai after testing COVID-19 positiveDNA - Published | Delayed flight, carrying 303 passengers, mostly Indians, expected to leave France after human trafficking suspicions303 passengers, mostly Indians, finally set to depart France after three-day delay due to suspicion of human trafficking; French authorities conducted extensive questioning of passengers, uncovering..IndiaTimes - Published |
