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Is China as Bad as the media claims | ஊடகங்கள் கூறுவது போல் சீனா மோசமானதா? சீனாவின் செயல்பாடுகள் ஆபத்து விளைவிக்குமா? சீனாவின் எத்தகைய செயல்பாடுகள் அச்சுறுத்துகின்றன? சீனாவின் வெளியுறவுத்துறை கொள்கைகள் மற்ற நாடுகளுக்கு எதிரானதா? In this episode we look at published facts to ascertain if china is as bad as the media portrays it. We discuss how china is becoming the defacto economic supporter of spe...

Incentives & Schemes for BC/MBC Welfare | BC/MBC பிரிவினருக்கான சலுகைகளும் திட்டங்களும் In this episode, we look at responses to RTI requests detailing about the funds, schemes and incentives provided by the state and union government for the welfare of backward and most backward communities (BC/MBC) in Tamilnadu. The purpose of this episode is to raise awareness on this topic so opinions on who g...

Where Does Hindu Temple Funds Go? | ஹிந்து ஆலயங்களின் பணம் எங்கே போகிறது ? In this espisode, we go over references from government publications to confirm what is happening to the funds colelcted and held by the so-called hindu temples in Tamilnadu. The objective of this discussion is to validate the popular opinion that hindu temple funds are being given to other religions and/or misused. இந்த ஆய...

Ponniyin Selvan Review | பொன்னியின் செல்வன் விமர்சனம் In this episode we go over some excerpts from Ponniyin Selvan written by Kalki and discuss how Tamils today can benefit from this work which is from the 1950's. இந்த அத்தியாயத்தில் கல்கி எழுதிய பொன்னியின் செல்வனின் சில பகுதிகளைப் படித்து, 1950 களில் இருந்து வரும் இந்த நாவலால் தமிழர்கள் எவ்வாறு பயனடைவார்கள் என்று விவாதிக்கிறோம். If you find this...

History of Siddhars | சித்தர் வரலாறு In this episode, we go over 5 books and online resources presenting the history of Siddhars and their contribution to our society across medicine and spirituality. We refer to literary evidences to verify the validity of the facts presented by the books. This discussion aims at raising the awareness of Tamils about the real history of siddhars and how they have...

History & Reality of Anti-Reservation Campaigns | இட ஒதுக்கீடு எதிர்ப்பு பரப்புரையின் உண்மை பின்னணி In this episode, we discuss the popular anti-reservation campaign claims and verify relevant references to validate the truth behind those claims. Are these anti-reservation claims true or logical in any way? What does the available data suggest? Who run these anti-reservation campaigns? Who fall fo...

History of North Indian Caste Hierarchy-2 | வட இந்திய ஜாதிய கட்டமைப்பு-2 In this episode (part-2), we go over references from Natives of Northern India written by William Crooke (Published in 1907) to understand the history of the caste structure that evolved in North India. To better understand our adversary, we Tamils need to understand our adversary's history. This is a critical requirement for...

History of North Indian Caste Hierarchy-1 | வட இந்திய ஜாதிய கட்டமைப்பு-1 In this episode, we go over references from Natives of Northern India written by William Crooke (Published in 1907) to understand the history of the caste structure that evolved in North India. To better understand our adversary, we Tamils need to understand our adversary's history. This is a critical requirement for a sustai...

State of Society in Rajasthan | ராஜஸ்தான் சமூகத்தின் நிலை In this episode we discuss with a Rajasthan native (who chooses to be anonymous) on how the Rajasthan society is structured and its state of affairs. We cover topics such as religion and caste based discrimination, bias being normalized, state of education and how Rajasthan, despite 7 decades of freedom and with strong potential remains beh...

Dravidam Giving Up State Autonomy | மாநில சுயாட்சியை விட்டுக்கொடுக்கும் திராவிடம் In this episode we discuss how Dravidian politics is compromising Tamilnadu's state autonomy, putting Tamils at greater risk of subjugation by the anti-human hindutva propaganda. We go over public domain news article, official gazette mentions of recent amendments done to the panchayat act and other union government...

Understanding Court Cases: ISRO Espionage Case | நீதிமன்ற வழக்குகளை புரிந்துகொள்வது: இஸ்ரோ வழக்கு In this discussion we go over court judgements related to Nambi Narayanan the former ISRO scientist who was arrested as part of what was termed as an espionage case involving cryogenic propulsion technology developed by ISRO. We go over the findings of the Kerala High Court and The Supreme Court acros...

What did Tamils gain from Dravidian Model? | தமிழர்களுக்கு திராவிட மாடலின் பங்களிப்பு In this episode, we discuss the state of state government jobs being given to natives of the respective states by comparing data across 5 states, to identify how Tamilnadu differs from the other states in this regard. Tamil youth in Tamilnadu are struggling for sustainable employment opportunities and this situat...

India's Involvement Options in Eelam Issue | ஈழப் பிரச்சினையில் பங்களிக்க இந்தியாவின் வாய்ப்புகள் In this episode, we discuss the provisions in the constitution that accommodates the government's involvement in other country's affairs through suitable agreement with them. There is a narrative being built through social media that India couldn't have done anything to stop the genocide of Tamils in...

Protecting Tamilnadu Muslims | தமிழக முஸ்லிம்களின் பாதுகாப்பு | In this episode, we discuss the need for the protection of Tamil Muslims' rights while also going over a relevant starting point for a sustainable solution. If you find this interesting, please share this with your friends. YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCx97NbvGoEqulrNzEkrHeWA Facebook: www.facebook.com/pagutharivupodcast Follow t...

Traits of Leadership | தலைவர்களுக்கான தலைமை பண்பு | Kamarajar | Methagu Prabhakaran | In this episode, Advocate Dr. Sampath Kumar explains the key traits of true leadership and what the leaders of the future should focus on for a better state/country/organization. Hope this episode presents a perspective for the leaders of the future. If you find this interesting, please share this with your frien...

Perarivalan Release & Perspectives | பேரறிவாளன் விடுதலை மற்றும் பார்வைகள் In this episode, we discuss the supreme court order enabling the release of Perarivalan's release along with certain circumstantial evidences surrounding the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. If you find this interesting, please share this with your friends. YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCx97NbvGoEqulrNzEkrHeWA Facebook:...

History of Anti-Human RSS Ideology | மானுட குல எதிரியான ஆர் எஸ் எஸ்ஸின் கொள்கை வரலாறு In this episode, we go over some references from the book titled 'Rastriya Swayamsevak Sangh: Goals & Tasks' (आर एस एस लक्ष्य और कार्य) which is a compilation of speeches given by Balasaheb Deoras, one of many right wing thinkers who was instrumental in evolving the RSS ideology. The purpose of this episode is to...

Tamilan vs. Dravidan: Basis of Political Identity | தமிழர் vs. திராவிடர்: அரசியல் அடையாளத்தின் அடிப்படை In this episode, we discuss the basis/basics of political identities and how one can use it to think and choose a political ideology of their choice. We live in times where Dravidian politics is facing a stiff resistance from Tamil nationalism. This episode aims to provide the basis using which...

How to Fight Hindi Imposition? | ஹிந்தி திணிப்பை எப்படி முறியடிப்பது ? In this episode, Advocate Dr. R. Sampath Kumar discusses the history of Tamil, past events related to hindi imposition and suggestions for countering hindi imposition through policy making and changes to the educational system. If you find this interesting, please share this with your friends. YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/U...

Dalits' Safety is Dalits' Responsibility | தலித்துகளின் பாதுகாப்பு தலித்துகளின் பொறுப்பு In this discussion, we go over the option and procedure of securing firearm license legally that can enable Dalits ensure they take control of their life, liberty and pursuit of happiness and establish a preventive measure against organized mob violence that has been a persisting trend for decades. Links: http...

State of Healthcare in Tamilnadu | தமிழகத்தின் சுகாதாரத்துறையின் இன்றைய நிலை In this discussion Dr. Sampath Kumar discussed with C. Anandraj, Health Rights Activist, The FACT (தரவுகள்) Organization, Madurai, on the state of healthcare in Tamilnadu. Specifically the discussion covers the travails of poor while they access healthcare services at government hospitals in Tamilnadu. The discussion also...

State of Dalit Welfare in Tamilnadu | தமிழ்நாட்டின் தலித் நலத்திட்டங்களின் உண்மைநிலை In this episode, Dr. Sampathkumar discusses with S. Karthick, Social Activist, The FACT (தரவுகள்) Organization, Madurai, on the state of welfare schemes designed to uplift Dalits in Tamilnadu. The discussion covers the facts Karthick as brought out using RTI and how the persisting issues could be solved. Thanks to...

Tamilnadu's Telugu Kings' History | தமிழகத்தில் தெலுங்கு மன்னர்களின் வரலாறு In this episode, we go over references from the following books to discuss the history of Telugu Kings in Tamilnadu: Kshatriya Rajus of Rajapalayam (Dr. Desingu Raja) A Forgotten Empire (Vijayanagar): A Contribution to the History of India (Robert Sewell) Castes and Tribes of Southern India (Edgar Thurston, K. Rangachari)...

State of Caste Atrocities in North India | வடநாட்டின் ஜாதிய வன்கொடுமைகளின் நிலை In this episode, we discuss with Vinay Ratan Singh, National President, Bhim Army, on the state of caste atrocities in North India and how the nation can come out of such crisis. Thanks to Vinay Ratan Singh for taking time to discuss with us! If you find this interesting, please share this with your friends. YouTube: w...

Saving Domestic Workers | வீட்டுப் பணியாளர்களைக் காப்பாற்றுவது எப்படி ? In this episode the travails of domestic workers in Tamilnadu and how the leaders of the future can help improve their quality of life. If you find this interesting, please share this with your friends. YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCx97NbvGoEqulrNzEkrHeWA Facebook: www.facebook.com/pagutharivupodcast Follow the Podcast on...