India News » Tamil Nadu News India » Tamil Nadu » History: Mudalur, Tamil Nadu’s first Christian settlement, stands tall with its magnificent church tower
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Published on: Tuesday 27 October 2026
Established in 1799, Mudalur was the first exclusive settlement created for newly converted Christians in Tamil Nadu. Some claim it was the first Christian village in India and Asia.
News India » Tamil Nadu » History: Archeologists are exploring lost past of this ancient city in Tamil Nadu
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Published on: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Recent underwater expeditions along the Tamil Nadu coast have revealed fascinating clues about the ancient Chola kingdom's maritime trade connections. Among the treasures discovered is a fragment of a ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » History: Tamil Nadu emerges as major drought hotspot in India: Climate study
News channel or source: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Sep/26/tamil-nadu-emerges-as-major-drought-hotspot-in-india-climate-study
Published on: Friday 25 September 2026
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of the pronounced drought hotspots as the South Peninsular India (SPI), among the four major climatic regions in the coun ...
News India » Tamil Nadu » History: Self-taught artist recreates the magnificence of Tamil Nadu’s temples in miniature
News channel or source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/self-taught-artist-recreates-the-magnificence-of-tamil-nadus-temples-in-miniature/article71599778.ece
Published on: Sunday 18 October 2026
Self-taught Chennai micro artist Kaviyarasan recreates Tamil Nadu temple sculpture on tiny canvases, aiming for international exposure and heritage preservation.