The playgrounds of Tamil Nadu that once resonated with the lively sounds of pallanguzhi, gilli-danda and pambaram are gradually falling silent, as a growing number of youngsters shift their attention to video games, mobile apps and PlayStation consoles.
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The 7th International Thirukkural Conference, held in Bengaluru on July 5, was more than just an academic gathering — it served as a timely reminder of the enduring relevance of one of Tamil literature’s greatest works in today’s rapidly evolving world.
Organised by the Department of Tamil at St Joseph’s University, the conference brought together scholars,
The three-week-old US-Israel campaign against Iran has turned the Persian Gulf into a danger zone, and Tamil Nadu families are paying a direct human price.
A distant war. A local bill. Flights, freight, fuel and fragile livelihoods. War in West Asia is never entirely “over there” for Tamil Nadu.