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Tag: "Malayalam"

Multiculturalism: Germany Should Learn From India

My parents are from Kerala.  But I consider myself more of a Tamilian since I lived most of my formative years in Tamil Nadu.  Some of the most memorable times were when we lived in Madurai.  Madurai is the heartland of Tamil Nadu.  It is one of the most ancient cities in the world and [...]

History of India: The First Indians

I am a traveler. I have had the privilege to travel within India and also many other parts of the world. Traveling is very important to us human beings. We inhabit this beautiful planet called Earth that is traveling on its orbit around the Sun at the rate of 108,000 Kilometers/Hour!! Irrespective of whether we [...]

Promoting and Preventing the Tamil Language From Extinction

The Chennai Corporation has started enforcing the rule that shops in the city should display name boards in Tamil.  According to the corporation the names and details in Tamil should occupy at least 50% of the total space.  Such laws have been in the books in Chennai and most other parts of Tamil Nadu for [...]

Aligarh Muslim University Suspends Gay Professor

Dr. Shrinivas Ramachandra Siras (reader Modern Indian Languages) at Aligarh Muslim University was suspended by the University for being a homosexual.  Dr. Shrinivas has a PhD in Marathi and specializes in comparative Indian literature, modern Marathi fiction, short story and modern Marathi poetry.

New Brahmins of Tamil Nadu

Although I am from Kerala, I have lived in Tamil Nadu more than I have lived in any other state in India.  Tamil Nadu clearly is one of the best states to live in India.  The law and order situation is far superior compared to other states and the people are very warm, friendly and [...]