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Across north TN, historical tanks feature erotic sculptures
The erotic sculptures in Chinnaiyampettai village have been featured in media but this tank is not a one-off occurrence, researchers say. They add that there are many tanks in villages that are 300 to 400 years old and feature such explicit art. But first the Chinnayampettai tank on the...
Perarivalan case judgment bolsters federalism: Lawyer
The Supreme Court judgment in the Perarivalan case has important implications for the relationship between the state and central governments as well as in defining the powers of the state government and how much discretion the Governor has. On May 22, the Supreme Court used the extraordinary...
Organic certification: Decoding the true nature of produceThe Eighth Column
Organic certification is a must to ensure quality but the costs are prohibitive for small producers. There has been a growing awareness of the need for producing food without using chemicals. Alternatives to farming that uses chemical fertilizers and pesticides are receiving attention. This is...
YPP and its seven champions of hope
Arjun and Rishi are two young digital creators from structurally excluded communities living in the stigmatised regions of north Chennai. Even though both owned a smartphone each, their devices had only basic features. The duo knew their limitations, but they wanted to question the caste...
Modi’s Chennai visit: How some from TN facilitated his rise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Chennai visit may be a time to recall the roles that some Tamils played in his ascent in national politics. Modi may have found little support among Tamil voters despite the BJP’s best efforts. But, individually, some Tamils have played a significant role in his...
Pilot suicide: Why India shouldn’t turn a blind eye
Pilot suicide, a disturbing phenomenon that has been attributed to half a dozen sudden and mysterious mid-air plane crashes, is dramatic but occurs rarely. The China Eastern plane that nosedived into the ground in March, killing all 132 passengers and crew on board, was intentionally...
Price rise: How Tamil Nadu government missed an opportunity
The Tamil Nadu government made the encouraging announcement during the Budget session recently that it would renovate 50 Uzhavar Sandhais (farmers markets) in the current year, strengthening its policy to revive and reopen more of these farmer-to-consumer outlets. As the price of a kilo of...
After violence in Sri Lanka, fears of insurrection
Politically and economically besieged Sri Lanka could well be staring at another anti-government revolt on the lines of the 71’ and 88’/89’ insurrections, orchestrated by the Marxist and nationalist ‘Peoples Liberation Front’, JVP. ‘Black Monday’ – 9 May – saw one of the most violent...
Tamil Nadu Engineering Admission: Case for single-window
Experience shows that the earlier single-window system is better than the recent online counseling system in Tamil Nadu engineering admission. P V Navaneethakrishnan, former director of Anna University Entrance Exams and Admissions, says that rural students have trouble understanding and using...
Plant-based meat: Just a pricey lifestyle choice?
Plant-based meats refer to food products that mimic animal meat products. The eating experience and taste are equivalent to consuming meat. They appear like meat too. They may also be called “fake” meats, “meat alternatives,” or “vegan meats.” A variety of plant-based products are taking the...
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