ongoing Civil War‚ between the majority Sinhalese and the minority Tamils. Since 1983‚ there has been civil war‚ predominantly between the government and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE‚ also known as the Tamil Tigers)‚ a separatist militant organization who fight to create an independent state named Tamil Eelam in the North and East of the island. In Sri Lanka the majority Sinhalese are Buddhists‚ and the minority Tamils are Hindu’s this has sprung a lot of hate towards both parties due
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the military‚ political and theocratic elites that rule Sri Lanka maintain Western domination of the economy that still follows the colonial export-oriented model (FRONTLINE). The Tamils of South India frequently invaded Sri Lanka. They wished to control the island’s wealth and people. However‚ at the times Tamil involvement in the island was equally the result of rivalries within the sinhalese leadership. The strife between political or military leaders became chronic and caused permanent damage
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City level Winners of the first Tamil edition of Tata Building India - School Essay Competition from 4 cities felicitated in Chennai • Around 1.30 lakh Students from 137 schools participated in the 2009-10 Tamil edition of Tata Building India School Essay Competition from 4 cities in Tamilnadu (Chennai‚ Kanchipuram‚ Coimbatore and Vellore). • The Tamil edition of the competition was held for the first time in 2009-10 in 12 cities across Tamilnadu where around 3.25 lakh students from
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the History of Tamil Nadu consists of the rise of the different kingdoms under the then rulers. History of Tamil Nadu is a witness to the rise and fall of the several dynasties under their able and incompetent rulers. The Chola dynasty rose in power in Tamil Nadu between the 1st and 4th centuries. Karikalan was the first and one of the famous ruler of the Cholas. Later in the 9th century‚ the Cholas regained power under Vijayalaya Chola. Rajaraja Chola was the greatest ruler among the later Chola
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"Arkonam") (Tamil: அரக்கோணம்) is a mid-sized town in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu with a population of about 77‚000. This town is located in the Vellore District about 69 kilometres (43 mi) (via rail) from the state capital of Chennai. Arakkonam is supposedly one of the hottest towns in India (next to Vellore)‚ where the temperature can exceed 43°C (110°F) for several days in peak of the summer. [pic]History The name of the town is believed to have been derived from the Tamil word Aaru konam
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I hope that this research report will help the new film makers and budding directors. Introduction The Tamil film industry is at present the second biggest film maker in India. After Bollywood it is releasing movies throughout the world such as Sri Lanka to South Korea and Malaysia‚ as well as Canada‚ Western Europe and the United States. Established in Chennai in southern India of Tamil Nadu district (where approximately there are 1800 film theatres alone)‚ the film industry started making silent
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ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY DISTANCE EDUCATION PROGRAMMES MAY – 2013 APPENDIX – I Examination Centres CENTRE CODE CENTRE NAME CENTRE CODE CENTRE NAME CENTRE CODE CENTRE NAME KERALA KANNUR KASARCODE KOTTAYAM NILESHWAR THIRUVANANTHAPURAM TAMILNADU 001 002 003 137 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 031 032 033 034 138 035 036 037 038 141 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 ANNAMALAINAGAR ARAKKONAM ARIYALUR ATTUR BODINAYAKANUR
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December 1950 as Shivaji Rao Gaikwad)‚ is an Indian film actor‚ media personality‚ and cultural icon.[1] He made his debut as an actor in the National Film Award–winning Tamil film Apoorva Raagangal (1975)‚ directed by K. Balachander‚ whom the actor considers his mentor. After a brief phase of portraying antagonistic characters in Tamil films‚ Rajinikanth gradually rose to become an established film actor. He continues to hold a matinee idol status in the popular culture of India.[2] His mannerisms and
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TAMIL NADU MODEL IN ORGAN DONATION AND TRANSPLANTATION: In 2008‚ the Government of Tamil Nadu through a innovative effort put together government orders laying down systems and procedures for deceased organ donation and transplantation in the state. The organ sharing registry developed by MOHAN Foundation was adopted by the state government to start the Tamil Nadu Network for Organ Sharing. With an organ donation rate of 1.15 per million population‚ Tamil Nadu is now the top in deceased organ donation
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An Lushan rebellion: Happened during peak of Tang culture in the first half of the eighth century during Xuanzong’s rule. Recently appointed military governor of non-Chinese origin‚ An Lushan‚ earns favor of Yang Guifei; Xuanzong’s beloved wife‚ as a result‚ earns favor of Xuanzong‚ who grants An Lushan favors‚ primarily allowing him to place 160‚000 troops near the North and Northeastern frontier. An Lushan launches a rebellion in 755‚ storms Luoyang and Chang’an. Xuanzong flees but is betrayed
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