Tamil Travails

Tamil University in Thanjavur was established in 1981 to undertake research in grammar, literature and science as seen in Tamil literary works to explore the linguistic aspects of Tamil vis-a-vis other languages. "The University has been sick for a long time," says Dr.S.Radhakrisnan, a retired Professor of the Translation Department. The university needs Rs 22 crore annually to pay salaries and for other maintenance expenses. But the Finance Department has allocated a little over five crores, says the Vice Chancellor Dr M.Thirumalai. Re-accreditation is due this year but vacancies are unlikely to be filled in soon for the purpose.


 (Hindu, November 22, 2013)
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