The Kumbakonam connection of MGR, M.K. Nambyar and M.S.  Swaminathan

The families of the iconic film star and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, the distinguished constitutional lawyer, and the celebrated agricultural scientist hailed from Kerala. But they spent a formative part of their lives in Kumbakonam, known for its rich cultural heritage, before rising to national prominence in politics, cinema, law,…

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A trailblazer for the rights of  Dalits and the empowerment of women

Meenambal Sivaraj was born on December 12, 1904, in Rangoon, in a family that placed great importance on education and service. One of her most significant contributions was her work with All India Scheduled Castes Federation founded by  Ambedkar  Read More | Source: The Hindu…

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Nagpur Woman Pours Hot Water On Grandson, 4, For Spraying Colour On Her

Enraged over her four-year-old grandson spraying paint on her while playing, his grandmother allegedly poured boiling water on the child, resulting in scalding injuries, in Koradi area of Nagpur district, police said on Wednesday. Read More | Source: NDTV News…

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Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum returns 16th century bronze sculpture of Thirumangai Alvar

The Ashmolean acquired the statue in good faith in 1967. According to the Sotheby’s catalogue, the bronze was sold by the private collector, J.R. Belmont (1886–1981).  There is no information on how the bronze entered his collection.  Read More | Source: The Hindu…

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