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2,000 years ago, a Tamil trader left his name across 5 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Valley of Kings; Here’s what inscriptions revealTamil Brahmi inscriptions were recently identified in ancient Egyptian tombs. These inscriptions reveal Tamil merchants travelled deep into...- Everyone loves biryani, but its real origin is a mystery: Know the incredible story behind this culinary masterpieceBiryani is one of the world's most loved dishes, but its origin remains a topic of debate. While historians trace its earliest roots to anc...
- World Biryani Day 2026: Who invented biryani? From Timur to Mumtaz Mahal legend, the fascinating history behind India's favourite rice dishBiryani, a beloved Indian rice dish, boasts a rich and debated origin. While its roots are traced to Persia, legends suggest its arrival in...
- An ancient traveler from India inscribed his name across five ancient tombs in Egypt's Valley of the Kings 2,000 years agoAncient Indian travelers visited Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Researchers found nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit, and Gan...
- Tamil trader's name Cikai Korran found inside 2,000-year-old Egyptian Pharaohs’ tombs: StudyA Tamil trader's name, Cikai Korran, has been found inside ancient Egyptian tombs. This discovery proves that ancient trade between India a...
- 2,000 year-old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions found in Egypt's royal tombsIn Egypt researchers have found 2,000 year old Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions inside the royal tombs of the valley of the Kings. The researchers...
- Dravidian iron for the Aryan horseChallenging earlier theories, recent research suggests Aryans were traders, not invaders or migrants, drawn to India by its iron smelting t...
- The merchants of Bharat: A forgotten legacy of trade and enterpriseThe oldest Tamil epics are based on women from mercantile families. It has nothing to do with warriors or priests. The heroines of Shilapad...
- Savoury sweetness: Experiencing the seasonal joys of jaggeryPalates addicted to the instant sweetness of refined sugar may no longer appreciate the dark minerally taste of jaggery, and one solution f...
- Temple visits, academic exchanges: Sangamam delegates rediscover age-old Tamil Nadu-Kashi linkThe second edition of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, organized by the Union education ministry, is taking place in Kashi, providing 1,400 delega...
- PM Modi to inaugurate second edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam on Sunday"The seven groups of students (Ganga), teachers (Yamuna), professionals (Godavari), spiritual (Saraswati), farmers and artisans (Narmada), ...
- PM Modi inaugurates Kashi Tamil SangamamMore than 2,500 delegates from Tamil Nadu are visiting Varanasi and will participate in seminars and visit to interact with local people of...
- Temples used to give spiritual benefits to the market and get material ones in returnIn ancient times, the market and the temple had a close relationship. The maintenance of the temple depended on the income that came from t...
- Demo, GST deliberate game plan of Modi govt to destroy MSMEs: RahulAICC general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that during Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's interaction with representati...
- Why India needs to see marital relationships in political and economic termsZeus, king of the gods, in Greek mythology had children by many women, both mortal and immortal, nymphs and goddesses and titans. But he ha...
- View: This R-Day, let’s focus on India’s cultural greatness rather than military muscleThere was indeed a Golden Age when India’s soft power created its greatest empire ever, without spilling any blood. Alas, historians of all...
- Mamallapuram's hoary Chinese links set to give a fillip to PM Modi, Xi Jinping summitThe mighty Pallavas, whose flourishing sea port was Mamallapuram for a long time, had a relationship with China and had even sent envoys th...
- Planning a quick getaway? Here are some places to considerRetaining its fame in stone, Mahabalipuram is among the most outstanding examples of Dravidian art and architecture.
- Take a trip to Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu to enjoy surfing with your partnerMahabalipuram is a surfer’s delight and home to one of the few stores in the world that sell handmade surfboards. This Valentine day, learn...
- Party pooper: VAT may go off the trackWith the state units of BJP joining forces with those campaigning against the introduction of VAT, the Centre has lost its zeal to usher in...
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