Tamil Nadu is renowned for its rich cultural, agricultural, and artisanal heritage, reflected in the large number of products awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. As of April 2025, Tamil Nadu has 69 GI-tagged products, making it the state with the second-highest number of GI tags in India, just behind Uttar Pradesh. These tags not only … Read more
Tamil Nadu has been home to several prominent political leaders who have played key roles in shaping the state’s political landscape. Their leadership spanned decades and significantly impacted the state’s socio-economic and political development. Tamil Nadu has witnessed dynamic political shifts, and its leaders have had a lasting influence on both regional and national politics. … Read more
Since 1952, Tamil Nadu has had 12 Chief Ministers, with V. R. Nedunchezhiyan serving twice as acting CM. M. Karunanidhi of the DMK holds the record as the longest-serving CM, with over 18 years in office across multiple terms and a 13-year gap between two tenures. J. Jayalalithaa of the AIADMK has the second-longest tenure, … Read more
January 12 – Overseas Tamil Day January 15 – Thiruvalluvar Day February 24 – Girl Child Protection Day April 14 – Equality Day (Birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar) July 15 – Educational Development Day (Birth anniversary of K. Kamaraj) July 18 – Tamil Nadu Day (Date of renaming from Madras to Tamil Nadu) August … Read more