{"id":21044,"date":"2026-03-03T16:14:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=21044"},"modified":"2026-03-03T16:14:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T10:44:27","slug":"vice-president-releases-16-publications-celebrating-tamil-scholars-heritage-and-culture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=21044","title":{"rendered":"Vice-President Releases 16 Publications Celebrating Tamil Scholars, Heritage and Culture"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"text-center event-heading-background\">\n<h2 id=\"Titleh2\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Vice-President Releases 16 Publications Celebrating Tamil Scholars, Heritage and Culture<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><br \/>\n\u201cBharat Is a Land of Many Languages, but Its Soul Is One\u201d: Vice President<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights the Rich and Timeless Civilization of Tamil<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"PrDateTime\" class=\"ReleaseDateSubHeaddateTime text-center pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 02 MAR 2026 8:48PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"pt20\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, today released 16 significant books brought out by the Publications Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, at Uparashtrapati Bhavan. The publications celebrate renowned Tamil scholars, heritage, architecture, literature and culture. Of the total titles launched, 13 are based on the Tamil language.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image0016KCF.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Tamil titles include Rameswaram, Ramanujar, Nadukal, Arikaimedu, Bakthi Ilakkiyam, Iyarkai Velanmai, Pazhanthamizhan Isai Karuvigal, Tamizhaga Naattar Deivangal, Pudhiya Ariviyal Thozhilnutpangal, Bankim Chandra Chatterji, Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thanjavur Peruvudayar Koil, Manimegalai, and Mahavidwan Meenakshi Sundaram Pillai.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>During the event Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan said the books released reflect the depth, diversity and civilizational continuity of Tamil heritage, spanning temple traditions, philosophy, literature, music and science. Describing Tamil as one of the world\u2019s most ancient classical languages, he emphasized that Bharat, though home to many languages, but its Soul is one. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for consistently honouring Tamil globally and urged youth to dedicate at least one hour daily to reading, stressing cultural strength alongside economic progress.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image002LU2Q.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>At the book launch, Ashwini Vaishnaw described the occasion as historic and praised Tamil as a classical language with a rich and ancient culture recognized worldwide. He said the Publications Division\u2019s books celebrate this proud heritage.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image0033EX6.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=2028472491094753341&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pib.gov.in%2FPressReleasePage.aspx%3FPRID%3D2234739%26reg%3D3%26lang%3D1&amp;sessionId=a2ee65beb93fced0f0f9ae4a6a59f741d95352cc&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"2028472491094753341\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Dr. L. Murugan was also present at the event. He spoke about the importance of Tamil Sangam Literature\u00a0 and highlighted the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image00493AR.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>A special highlight of the event was the release of the book on Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, penned by S. K. Bose, in English, Hindi and Tamil. Brought out on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram, the enriched edition explores the life and times of the eminent literary figure and his contribution to the Indian literary movement. The English reprint features a newly conceptualised cover along with additional archival photographs and illustrations. The cover has been specially designed by an IIT Delhi-supported start-up, blending contemporary aesthetics with classical spirit. The simultaneous release of Hindi and Tamil translations makes the legacy of the revered creator of Vande Mataram accessible to a wider readership.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The title on Rameswaram presents documented references from the Puranas and literary sources, detailing the sacred sites, architectural grandeur, sculptures and deities of the Rameswaram temple complex. The book aims to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the temple\u2019s history and spiritual significance.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/image005J2BP.jpg\" \/><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/specificdocs\/documents\/2026\/mar\/doc202632808901.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">For detailed information about book please click here<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vice-President Releases 16 Publications Celebrating Tamil Scholars, Heritage and Culture \u201cBharat Is a Land of Many Languages, but Its Soul Is One\u201d: Vice President Ashwini Vaishnaw Highlights the Rich and Timeless Civilization of Tamil Posted On: 02 MAR 2026 8:48PM by PIB Delhi The Vice-President of India, Shri C. 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