Thiruvalluvar (Person)
On Thiruvalluvar Day, Governor revives ‘saffron’ row
Tamil Nadu Governor sparks controversy by paying tribute to Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes, triggering opposing reactions.
The Hindu
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PM Modi pays tributes to Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to Thiruvalluvar, emphasizing his teachings on virtue and integrity for a harmonious world.
The Hindu
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Here are the big stories from Tamil Nadu today
Seventeen Indian fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, TN CM requests Union Minister for their release; Madras HC observes tardy investigation by CB-CID in water tank incident; VHP leader arrested for derogatory comments on Ambedkar & Thiruvalluvar; Madras HC judge refuses to recuse from hearing suo motu revision petition against…
The Hindu
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Former VHP leader RBVS Manian arrested for derogatory speech on Ambedkar, Thiruvalluvar
Chennai City Police arrested Manian, 76, former VP of VHP TN, for derogatory comments about Ambedkar & Thiruvalluvar. He belittled SC community & caused disturbance to public tranquility. Police registered case under SC/ST Act & IPC. He was arrested & produced before Magistrate in Saidapet Court.
The Hindu
2 min read
Deluge of misinformation
Old dog can learn new tricks: 77-yr-old man urges caution when consuming news from social media. Must filter fake & sensationalist content, seek best sources to improve awareness. Thiruvalluvar's quote: "Apprehend reality in each".
The Hindu
5 min read
Madras HC Chief Justice must intervene to allow Ambedkar’s portraits in courts, says Annamalai
BJP Pres. Annamalai appeals to Madras HC Chief Justice to permit display of Ambedkar portraits in courts. Refusal of requests by Registrar General to display Ambedkar portraits, while allowing Gandhi & Thiruvalluvar, disheartens Annamalai. Ambedkar, architect of Constitution, deserves to be honored in courts upholding Constitutional values.
The Hindu
1 min read
Thirukkural captures the essence of Bharatiya spirituality: Tamil Nadu Governor
In his address, the Tamil Nadu Governor elaborated on the spiritual depth of Thirukkural
The Hindu
2 min read
Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi ticks off G.U. Pope’s Thirukkural translation
‘G.U. Pope presented a de-spiritualised version in translation’
The Hindu
2 min read
T.N. proposes monument off Marina beach in honour of Karunanidhi’s contribution to Tamil literature
Visitors would have to use a bridge to reach the 42 metre-tall monument in the Bay of Bengal
The Hindu
3 min read
Watch | Is that poet Thiruvalluvar on a field?
A video on how a paddy farmer in Tamil Nadu is creating awareness on organic farming by cultivating a paddy field designed on poet Thiruvalluvar’s image
The Hindu
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