Tamil Nadu Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre (TNTTFC)
Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services inaugurated the Tamil Nadu Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre (TNTTFC) for deeptech innovations at the iTamil Nadu Technology (iTNT) Hub in Anna University.
It is funded by the government under the Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiatives.
The centre aims at establishing a State-wide hub to bridge the gap between academic institutions and research organisations, with start-ups and industries.
TNTTFC will offer comprehensive support to end-to-end IP Management.
This is to ensure that Tamil Nadu’s leading IP and research ecosystem translates into economic and societal benefits.
This will enable Tamil Nadu to compete at an international level in fields such as AI,
semiconductors, biotechnology, and clean energy.
Viceroys during Rajendra Chola Period
Rajendra Chola inherited a vast empire from his father Raja Raja Chola and expanded its frontiers through military expeditions.
He introduced the practice of appointing viceroys, drawn from the royal family, to govern the conquered regions.
His sons were sent as viceroys to Madurai and the Kongu region.
A coin attributed to Rajendra calls him ‘Sri Raja Rajendra’
Two sets of coins are attributed to Rajendra.
They bear the bow, tiger, and fish emblem.
One reads, ‘Sri Rajendra’, and the other, ‘Sri Gangaikonda Chola’.
A separate set features a bow, tiger, and two fish, lamp stands, and the royal parasol.
Below is the Nagari inscription, ‘Sri Raja Rajendra’.
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
Rajendra Chola I launched a military expedition to the Gangetic plains, defeating several kings and chieftains.
Celebrated his victory by assuming the title ‘Gangaikonda Cholan’ (the Chola who conquered the Ganga).
Brought Ganga water to his capital; vanquished kings carried it on their heads to pour into the Chola Gangam (now Ponneri lake).
Rajendra Chola I built a new capital, Gangaikonda Cholapuram, in present-day Ariyalur district.
The capital was established around 1025 CE and remained so until the fall of the Chola dynasty in 1279 CE.
It served as the political, commercial, and cultural centre of the Chola Empire for about 250
years.
Gangaikonda Cholisvaram (Gangaikonda Cholapuram) Temple
Constructed by Rajendra Chola I as a tribute to his northern victory.
Also called Brihadisvara Temple, it rivals the Rajarajeswaram in Thanjavur built by his father, Raja Raja Chola I.
Listed by UNESCO as one of the Great Living Chola Temples.
No direct inscription by Rajendra Chola I found in the temple; attribution known through inscriptions of his son Vira Rajendra.
