On the basis of the "Tirukkural" by Tiruvalluvar the author wishes to demonstrate that even the weak version of the Whorfian hypothesis has to be qualified: that language influences thought only in ...

Language is one of humanity’s most remarkable inventions, and it is one of the most enduring pillars of human civilisation, preserving the thoughts, beliefs and knowledge of ancient societies. Among ...

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) general secretary Vaiko on Wednesday (June 11, 2025) alleged that the Union government appears to be attempting to “suppress” the ancient Tamil ...

THANJAVUR: In the quiet corridors of Thanjavur, where centuries-old wisdom rests between brittle palm leaves and fading paper, Tamil Pundit Mani Maran finds his true calling—not just in preserving the ...