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What is of interest to us is the life and work of V P Raman as an example of the inability of the elite Brahmins of the time to fully comprehend the nature of the Dravidian movement. 

Tamil Brahmins have been compared with Jews often in public discourse and the Dravidian derision proves that they are the modern-day Nazis

The slightest resistance from the Indian Muslim population was sufficient to make the Dravidian movement capitulate, while the campaign of abuse and calumny against Hinduism has gone on for decades, inspite of wide spread protests.

Life in a convent or monastery is demanding, with rigorous prayer, penances and learning. Life as a parish priest is demanding in a very different manner. A parish priest’s life is a lonely one.

One stream of learning which has been continued unbroken through the 70 odd years of independent India is Veda Pathashalas.

The article describe some suggestions for improving the transparency in operations of FCRA NGOs.

A feature of Dravidian movement and politics since the 50s is the extraordinary influence that movies and film stars wield.

One of the major reasons for the success of the Dravidian movement is its co-option of the working class

Sathiavani Muthu participated in electoral politics for 3 decades and served as Minister in the Tamil Nadu Government twice.

The Dravidian movement has long claimed a contribution to the Devadasi Abolition Act. But how true is their claim?