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Mr. Abdul Kalam speaks about Purananuru
sidharththesmartguy, Thanks for this.

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Thiruchendur and Skandasashti
Sankar, Thank you for this post. A wealth of info on an appropriate day.

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Kothamangalam subbus centenary celebrations on november 10
I read Thillaanaa Mohanambaal in the mid seventies and thoroughly enjoyed it. I wish I lived in Chennai to attend all these events and meet all these wonderful people!

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Happy Diwali
Happy Deepaavali to everyone east of Suez.. It is only celebrated tomorrow here in UK, according to UK calendar. Congratulations to the group for attracting 2300 members. Imagine all the 2300 members start discussing each topic... That will be fu…

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Why didn't Tamil Language spread in Rajarajan's conquered lands ?
Many thanks to everyone for all your responses. As you say, unlike the Europeans, the Tamil rulers did not impose their administration on other countries they ruled. Therefore, people did not have to learn a different administrative language. I agr…

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Aryans - media reports
In the first episode of his documentary -The Story of India-, Michael Wood visits Afghanistan and Turkmenistan to find the origins of Vedic culture and the roots of Sanskrit language. He traces the roots of human civilisation in Kerals and finds D…

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my book on saiva siddhantham file uploaded
Mr Gandhi, Many thanks for your the book. I shall browse/read the book when I get a chance and let you know of any comments. Kind Regards, Ananthan.

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WOW - Wise Old Woman - Auvaiyar
With slight hesitation (as it has little to do with History) I am forwarding this email I received recently as it may be of interest to many in this group. The attached Word document has the English translations of 4 Auvaiyar's works - Aath…

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Sati
Thanks for your reply, Malathi. I'll check out the previous thread on Sati.

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A Puzzle
Malathi, Interesting to note the origin of Saapaatu Raman! Thanks. Atpu.

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On the beauty of science
Arun, Interesting that you say that. You may have seen this before, but for the benefit of all I have attached an interview with Star Wars creator George Lucas (or was he the director?). It is called the Theology of Star Wars. In this he says th…

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On the beauty of science
That which gave that organisation is God (I believe). It is similar to asking "I am fully functional and independent. Why do I need my parents?" The fact is they are already there and if we don't realise it, that is our ignorance.

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On the beauty of science
Thanks for the article, Arun. Malathi, the article appeared in the New York Times, written by : "Brian Greene, a professor of physics at Columbia, is the author of 'The Elegant Universe' and 'The Fabric of the Cosmos'"…

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EVENTFUL DAY :: NOV 5TH
A proud day for all the african americans and indeed for America and democracy itself. An example of the power of democracy achieving its good intentions instead of becoming a tyranny of the majority. It was a good speech, but I have to confess t…

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What is real literature?
I think any writing that gives enjoyment to the intellect (Budhi) rather than to the 'mind' would fall within 'Literature'. Some novels are not so easy to read because you have to 'think' while you are reading. Most …

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Battle of the Species
Obviouly not! Here is the transliteration: Odappar Aayirukkum Ezhayappar Uthayappar Aahivittaal Ornodikkul Odappar Uyarappar Ellaam Maari Oppappar Aayviduvaar, Unarappaa Nee! (Not the exact situation, but similar) The other: Onrupattaal unndu vaa…

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The story of India with Michael Wood
Venkatesh, In fact, Michael Wood took the title from Kamil Zvelibil's book, which he acknowledges and mentions as one of the inspirations for his work.

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The story of India with Michael Wood
Thanks for pointing out to the previous post. I suspected you may have seen the documentary. Enjoyed reading the related previous discussions on migration concept.

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barathi memorial day
Very appropriate excerpt. Thank you. My salutaions to Bharathiyar, whose poetry inspired many ordinary Tamils to do great things and also to become poets themselves. When I read some of his poems they still give me goosebumps. His passion for Ta…

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Men's mind set about women's self-respect
Dear all, To share my thoughts, if I may.. Behind every successful person, there will be several people who would have played important parts. Some will be men and others will be women. However, if the successful person is a family man/woman, hi…

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Men's mind set about women's self-respect
This remind me... I read the great U.Ve. Saaminaatha Iyer's autobiography 'En Saritham' (à®.à®µà¯.à®à®¾à®®à®¿à®¨à®¾à®¤ à®à®¯à®°à®¿à®©à¯ à®à®©à¯ à®à®°à®¿à®¤à®®à¯) few years ago. In that he mentions greatfully about his fathe…

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Hinduism - Good Karma and Bad Karma
Dear V.Venkat, I followed your recent discussion with interest and thanks for your expalnations. ay I ask a question on the following sections: > But I would say, again from the Thenkalai Srivaishnavism Philosophy > perspective, even this a…

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