Initiatives/ Scheme
Chief Minister’s co-working and learning spaces
- Context: Six chief minister’s coworking spaces across North Chennai, built by the previous DMK govt, will soon be opened to the public.
About Chief Minister’s co-working and learning spaces
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- The “Mudhalvar Padaippagam” (Chief Minister’s co-working and learning spaces) is ideal for TNPSC preparation.
- Built by the GCC and CMDA, these facilities offer budget-friendly study environments starting at just ₹5 per session for students.
Key Features and Pricing
- Study Halls: Cost ₹5 per session (approx. 3.5 hours) for exam aspirants.
- Co-Working Desks: Ideal if you need a quiet workspace, priced at ₹50 for a half-day, ₹100 for a full day, or ₹2,500 for a monthly pass.
- Amenities: Features air conditioning, Wi-Fi, reference books, computer work desks, ambient lighting, and rooftop cafeterias.
History & Culture
New Chola-Era Stone Inscriptions – Ariyalur
- Context: A bas-relief sculpture dating to the 11th century and three inscriptions of various ages were found in the Soundaresvarar temple near Perambalur.
- A research team that analyzed the antiquities found that they record the temple’s renovation and land endowment for the temple’s maintenance.
About New Chola-Era Stone Inscriptions
- Three new stone inscriptions related to Rajadhiraja I, the grandson of Emperor Rajaraja Chola I, have been discovered at the Sri Sundareswarar Temple in Kolathur, Ariyalur district, Tamil Nadu.
- One of the inscriptions is believed to belong to the reign of Rajadhiraja I (1044–1052 AD).
- Another inscription shows that the temple continued to exist during the Pandya and Vijayanagara periods.
- These inscriptions provide valuable historical information about the Sri Sundareswarar Temple and the Chola Empire.
- During the archaeological study, fossils were also found in the area surrounding the temple.
World Tamil Conference
- Background: The Government of Tamil Nadu plans to host the World Tamil Conference again after a gap of 15 years.
Objective of the Conference
- The primary objective of the conference is to unite Tamils living across the globe and showcase the Tamil language, literature, heritage, history, and culture on a global stage, while also fostering the exchange of knowledge among Tamil scholars and academicians.
World Tamil Conference to be Held Again
- After a hiatus of 15 years, the Government of Tamil Nadu is planning to host the World Tamil Conference once more.
- Preliminary work has now commenced, following the World Classical Tamil Conference held in Coimbatore in 2010.
World Tamil Conferences and Venues:
- First World Tamil Conference – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1966
- Second World Tamil Conference – Chennai, India – 1968
- Third World Tamil Conference – Paris, France – 1970
- Fourth World Tamil Conference – Jaffna, Sri Lanka – 1974
- Fifth World Tamil Conference – Madurai, India – 1981
- Sixth World Tamil Conference – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1987
- Seventh World Tamil Conference – Port Louis, Mauritius – 1989
- Eighth World Tamil Conference – Thanjavur, India – 1995
- Ninth World Tamil Conference – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 2015
- Tenth World Tamil Conference – Chicago, USA – 2019
- Eleventh World Tamil Conference – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 2023
