The ‘rediscovery’ of Sangam literature and how it became a source of Tamil history and archaeology
Though Sangam literature is deeply intertwined with Tamil consciousness, it was only in the late 19th or early 20th centuries that the texts were ‘rediscovered’.
Yet another step towards unearthing the glorious past of Poompuhar, the capital of early Cholas
Tamil Nadu plans deep-sea archaeological excavations to uncover ancient maritime trade history along the State's coast.
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Pongal in Sangam Literature
“Padumeen” Sriskandarajah, a leading poet and a Tamil writer in Melbourne, explains and quotes Sangam literature which recorded Pongal festival in ancient days. Produced by RaySel. Listen to ...
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“Ancient Tamils were pioneers in international sea-trade”
He cites ancient literature and explains ancient Tamils’ seafaring activities and marine technology. Produced by RaySel. Listen to SBS Tamil at 8pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on ...
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Island poet and translator gets rock star treatment in India
Island writer, poet, and translator Thomas Hitoshi Pruiksma was recently honored in India with the 2025 Ancient Tamil Literature Promotion Award. He received the award in January at the Chennai ...