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How Did Tamils End Up All Over the World?
From ancient merchants to modern migration, the story of one of the world's oldest and most widespread diasporas.
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History & Identity
People, places and turning points that shaped Tamil identity across regions, centuries and communities.
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Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy
Dr Muthulakshmi Reddy broke barriers in medicine, education and politics before becoming British India’s first woman legislator. Her legacy went far beyond being first — she turned advocacy into institutions that cont...
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