Discover the dynamic blend of modernity and heritage as you step into Coimbatore, a vibrant metropolis nestled in the heart ...

“I first read about VO Chidambaram when I was in Class X. He became the subject of my book Swadeshi Steam: VO Chidambaram Pillai and the Battle Against the British Maritime Empire. It was a David and ...

There was also V O Chidambaram Pillai, a militant nationalist and leader of the Swadeshi movement in Madras, who dedicated much of his time to editing and publishing classical Tamil works. The use of ...

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Ajay Dilip Shinge allegedly paid Rs 2 lakh to have Girish Pillai killed after he refused to sell his shop. Six people, including two minors, are involved. Tributes paid to VO Chidambaram Pillai on ...

who writes about it in his book 'Swadeshi Steam — V O Chidambaram Pillai and the Battle against the British Maritime Empire', told TOI in January after his book was just published. “The British ...

The park is named after the freedom fighter V. O. Chidambaram Pillai. Approximately 37 km from Coimbatore, the Siruvani Dam is known for its picturesque setting amidst lush green hills. The dam is the ...

Historians say Ashe had a major role in curtailing VO Chidambaram Pillai’s swadeshi steam navigation company, which was launched to subdue the British’s economic influence. Ottapidaram Union ...

Some years ago, the Collector of Madurai was reported to have donated Rs.5,000 to a family. It was not poverty alone that brought them to his notice but the fact that they were the descendants of a ...

In the context of the Swadeshi movement, it is essential to recognize the contributions of individuals like V.O. Chidambaram Pillai, who played a pivotal role in challenging colonial dominance through ...

The Sangh Parivar has constituencies loyal to the Jan Sangh ideologue’s economic vision, which is in opposition to the BJP’s ‘development’ plank.