Why Periyar is still an influencer in Tamil Nadu

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Why Periyar is still an influencer in the political landscape of Tamil Nadu It seems no political party can afford to openly oppose or criticise Periyar in Tamil Nadu. That's because Periyar began the Dravidian movement that produced DMK, AIDMK and MDMK. Let's take a look into the life and times of this great social reformer. Five things that Coca-Cola made you probably had no idea about Coca-Cola is breaking away from a 125-year-old tradition to launch its first ever alcoholic drink in Japan. This isn't the first time the firm has experimented with its product. Women who inspire BK Goenka, Manu Kumar Jain What does it take to be an inspiration? Leaders reveal the unique qualities that set their women role models apart from the rest. Soft-drinks vs lassi: Why kids choose junk food Kids in low and middle income countries who recognise logos of popular fast-food chains are more likely to prefer junk food and sugar sweetened beverages over traditional and home cooked meals, according to a study conducted in countries including India, Pakistan and China. China villagers 'eat' sparks to ring in Year of the Dog Working themselves into a trance, bare-chested men in eastern China lean into incandescent fountains of sparks to cleanse themselves of evil spirits and ensure a fortuitous new year. Imported motorcycles to get cheaper soon The slash on the import duty came up as a good news for the enthusiasts waiting for a best deal on imported motorcycles as the manufacturers have started passing benefits to customers. Popular superbike brands, including Ducati, Harley-Davidson and Indian Motorcycle, have already announced the reduced prices for their CBU models.

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