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How Were Tamil Nadu’s Tribal Goddess Cults Marginalised?

How were indigenous Tamil goddess cults assimilated into the mainstream? Dr. R. Mahalakshmi, historian, explains.

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Administration Tears Down Seven‑Foot Tall Caste Wall in Tamil Nadu Following Dalit Villagers’ Demands

Why This Snobbery?

Overrated, Not: ‘Why This Kolaveri Di?’

This widespread popularity attracted scorn from music zealots who dismissed the song as low-brow, irritating, and lazy. But was it?

Dying to Heal

NEET Medical Exams Will Harm Tamil Nadu Healthcare: Panel Report

Clash of Civilizations

Evidence of a 3,200‑Year‑Old Tamil Nadu Civilization Counters Nationalism Myths

Standing For Sitting

Tamil Nadu Retail Workers May Finally Have the ‘Right to Sit’

Many textile and jewellery staff are currently prohibited from sitting down for hours at a stretch, leading to health complications.

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How Did 1920s' Tamil Women’s Magazines Advocate Marrying for Love?

How did the first modern Tamil women's magazines stress the need for love and desire within marriage? Dr. Mytheli Sreenivas, historian and gender studies scholar, explains.

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