Vasuki Raja, Author at Inmathi

Vasuki Raja

For diaspora Hindu Tamils, Thaipoosam is bigger than Pongal

By Vasuki Raja | Jan 19, 2022 | 5 min read

As far as Tamil Nadu is concerned, Pongal is the biggest festival of the year. Pongal is a secular festival and celebrates farming which forms the backbone of the population. It may well be that the exclusive focus given to Pongal by Dravidian parties in power has likely boosted the profile of...

Health

The problem of fake vaccine certificates

By Vasuki Raja | Jan 14, 2022 | 3 min read

‘Even as central and state governments push for vaccination, many continue to resist vaccinating themselves. Some ask why they are being compelled and say that the choice should be left to the individual. Governments say one should get the vaccine to prevent infecting others, and exercising...