Tamil Nadu plans deep-sea archaeological excavations to uncover ancient maritime trade history along the State's coast.

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’.

As the first light breaks over the subcontinent, it paints two distant shores—the ancient ghats of Kashi and the temple-lined coast of Tamil Nadu—in the same golden hue. In this liminal moment ...

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 ...

There is much to be learned from Tamil literature and culture, whose origins and rich evolution has spanned more than 3,000 years. Indeed, the words of the ancient Tamil poet Kaniyan Pungundranar, “To ...

“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 ...