Dalits enter Tamil Nadu temple first time in 100 years Oct 28, 2009
Thanjavur range DIG Abhay Kumar Singh and SPs of Nagapattinam and Tiruvarur were also present. "The dalits need not worry about their safety in the village. They can enter the temple and offer prayers without fear. The district administration will ensure that they are not stopped from entering the temple," said Munianathan. (India Times, India)
Now, 'Classical Tamil' meet to be held in June Oct 17, 2009
TN hosted the conference thrice in the past in 1968 (Chennai), 1981 (Madurai) and 1995 (Thanjavur) ... TN hosted the conference thrice in the past in 1968 (Chennai), 1981 (Madurai) and 1995 (Thanjavur). (India Times, India)
'Shakespeare was the Ekta Kapoor of his time' Sep 6, 2009
The Thanjavur Brahmin was not amused. On his part, Chetan was taken aback at the completely silent meals he had to sit through with his wifes family. (India Times, India)
Indian detainee dies in Riyadh Sep 2, 2009
A resident of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, Kabir Ahmed, who has been trying to leave Saudi Arabia for the past one year, told TOI from the detention centre over telephone: "There are over a thousand of us from Tamil Nadu, including women, who are waiting to be deported. We have made hundreds of trips to the Indian embassy but to no avail. Our condition is worse than beggars in India and the government of India has done precious little to help us.". More Stories from this section. (India Times, India -- Community News)
Chennai: 3 quarantined for swine flu symptoms Aug 14, 2009
The two, who hail from Tuticorin and Thanjavur, were quarantined at the Communicable Diseases Hospital (CDH) at Tondiarpet near here, officials said. Another 38-year-old man and native of Chennai, who arrived from Singapore in another flight this morning, was also referred to the CDH with swine flu symptoms. (India Times, India)
Q&A: 'GDP means Green Domestic Product' Aug 5, 2009
The Congress Party's former brand manager's new ministerial office is decorated with lots of green plants and Thanjavur paintings ... The Congress Party's former brand manager's new ministerial office is decorated with lots of green plants and Thanjavur paintings. (India Times, India)
Chennai: MBBS student kills self May 24, 2009
The third child, daughter Pugazharasi, is now pursuing her MBBS degree at the Thanjavur Medical College. Arivarasan's body was handed over to his family members after a post mortem was conducted at the Government General Hospital on Saturday. (India Times, India)
Tamil woman shares her culture in India (183) May 18, 2009
She takes a group to ancient Hindu and Jain temples (4th through 12th centuries) in the Thanjavur, Madurai, Courtallam and Cape Comirin areas, old French colony of Pondicherry, old Danish colony of Tranquebar, old Dutch Fort/colony of Sadras, old palaces, tropical rainforests, Cape Comirin, the southern most tip of India, wildlife sanctuaries, silk-weaving towns, mangrove forest and much more. Herbert does these tours to benefit her charity, Kolam Charitable Foundation Inc.. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Jaya seals deal with MDMK, to take on DMK in 10 seats Apr 10, 2009
MDMK will contest from Virudhunagar, Erode, Thanjavur and Nilgiris (SC) seats. By clinching a deal with Vaiko, AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa has completed the difficult seat-sharing exercise with her allies. (India Times, India -- Community News)
