Tamil Language in Information Technology: Applications, Growth, and Future Scope

The growth and sustainability of any language increasingly depend on its ability to adapt to rapidly evolving technological environments. Tamil, one of the world’s oldest living languages with a rich literary and cultural heritage, has demonstrated notable adaptability within modern information technology frameworks. While the antiquity of Tamil is well established, reinforcing its contemporary relevance and technological presence is equally essential in the digital era. In this context, the role of Tamil in computer-based systems—electronic platforms that store, process, and manage information through machine-readable formats—has gained significant importance. For a language to achieve sustained prominence in information technology, the availability of extensive digital resources and structured datasets comparable to those of dominant languages such as English is crucial. Globally, university scholars and Tamil language experts have been actively contributing to the digitization, computational processing, and technological enrichment of Tamil. As the depth and volume of Tamil digital data continue to expand, greater institutional and industrial engagement in Tamil-based technological development is anticipated. This study examines the present status of Tamil across key technological domains, including software development, mobile and web applications, interface localization, e-learning and digital education platforms, document processing and office applications, machine translation, and artificial intelligence–based systems. In addition, the study explores future-oriented strategies and initiatives necessary to enhance Tamil’s technological sustainability and strengthen its position within the global information technology ecosystem

The Philosophy of Thiruvalluvar and the doctrine of God

By understanding the context of the Thirukkural and the philosophy of God, one can grasp the principles that the author of the text attempts to convey. If one approaches the Thirukkural merely as a book of ethics, which speaks of moral values applicable to all parties, the deeper underlying meanings of the text cannot be uncovered. Therefore, this article explores the notion that the author, Thiruvalluvar, created the Kural against a backdrop of specific religious influences

Discovery and Restoration of an Obsolete Form of Mahidikkoothu in the Mullaitivu Region - A Study

Mullaitivu is a region in the northern part of Sri Lanka with a long tradition and history in the development of Kooththu Art.  Here, talented Annavimars, Performers of Kooththu, script writers, Pakkapattu artists, costume and makeup artist, etc., are found. The lifestyle of the people is revealed in this village in a special way through Kooththu. Thus, the Mahidikkooththu practiced here is a people-centred stage-based form, combining stories, societies, and events of the time and performing it in an open space with specific stage elements. This Kooththu has not changed with the passage of time, the arrival of modern theatre, and place names. However, this form of Kooththu is necessary to connect people with the contemporary theatre trend and to express their creative potential. In addition, it is a medium to pass on theatre techniques and its unique features to the younger generation. Thus, the social, economic and cultural factors that led to the obsolescence of the Mahidikkooththu, which was performed fifty years ago in the Mullaitivu region, are identified and re-examined, its performance system and its subsequent status are examined through the process. Since this study is a sociological study, the research methodology of Exploratory Method and Qualitative Research Design were followed. When the performance is performed through fieldwork, data is collected and analyzed. The purpose of the study is to revive an obsolete performance form. The research problem is the failure to revive Mahidikkooththu

Society in the Poems of the 'Pesum Puthiya Sakthi' Literary Magazine

Literary magazines, instead of being merely a source of entertainment, function as the conscience of society, a critic, and an instrument for change. Literary magazines are mirrors that reflect the true face of a society. Through stories, poems, and articles, these magazines bring to light the real problems that society faces, such as caste oppression, poverty, subjugation of women, political corruption, environmental degradation, and capitalist exploitation. 'Pesum Puthiya Sakthi' is a Tamil literary magazine. This magazine was started in the year 2000. It publishes literary articles, interviews, and poems. It has published the works of writers such as Gandhi M. Mehta, M. Gopalakrishnan, and Vittal Rao. This article examines the social perspective found in the poems published in the literary magazine 'Pesum Puthiya Sakthi'

The Worship of Pudavaikariyamman in the Kongu Region – A study

Tamils worship various deities seeking prosperity and well-being in their lives. We cannot alter the wonders of nature such as the five elements, the sun, the moon, the stars, mountains, rivers, rain, thunder, lightning, and drought. Man, who sought to cultivate the land by clearing forests, feared that the immeasurable natural forces surrounding him would cause harm to himself, his crops, and his livestock. To strengthen his fearful mind and to appease nature so that it would not harm him, he began to worship. In Tamil Nadu, particularly in the Kongu region, the worship of deceased ancestors holds a prominent place in folk religious traditions. This ancestor worship is based on both love and fear. The hero-stone worship mentioned in the Sangam period, although primarily a worship of valor, is also a form of ancestor worship. Among these deity worship practices, we will examine the worship of Pudavaikariyamman, who is celebrated as a family deity in the fertile Kongu region

Feminist Thoughts in Writer Imayam Novels

In modern literature, novels occupy a special place in dealing with social issues and feminist messages. There has been a tendency in the society for ages to respect men and women as superior and women as inferior. When a woman is born on earth, she is subjected to many problems and complications in her lifetime. The concept of slavery of women in society still persists. Although women were given education, rights and equal rights between men and women. The woman was not given full rights. Men have the right to live independently in society. If a woman lives alone or wants to live, she does not have adequate protection. Society speaks ill of them. Society has forced women to live under the authority of men. In that manner, the aim of this study is to explore concepts such as the distinctiveness of femininity, the purpose of womanhood, the status of women, female oppression, patriarchy, women's progress, the struggles of life, and the enemies of femininity as reflected in the works of the Writer Imayam

Improving Reading Fluency in Students with Low Reading ability through a Blended Learning Approach

The main objective of this study is to explore the possibilities of using collaborative learning methods to improve reading fluency among students with reading difficulties. The study will consider various collaborative learning methods, their relevance to reading activities, and the impact they may have on students’ reading ability. In particular, it will examine how collaborative learning methods can help address challenges in Tamil language reading in a bilingual environment like Singapore. The results of this study will open up new avenues for improving the learning of students who struggle with reading. Teachers will be able to use collaborative learning strategies in their classrooms to gain effective approaches to improving students’ reading skills. Furthermore, this study will highlight the importance of reading instruction in the education system and the role of collaborative learning in the holistic development of students. This will be useful for Tamil language learners in the Singaporean educational environment as it will help them improve their language skills and academic success. Although previous studies have suggested that collaborative learning methods are effective in improving reading skills, much more needs to be done to understand which collaborative learning methods are most effective, especially for students who struggle with reading. Furthermore, there is little research on how collaborative learning can best be used to address the specific difficulties in Tamil reading in a bilingual environment like Singapore. This study attempts to fill this gap by examining the unique role of collaborative learning in improving the fluency of students who struggle with reading. In particular, it proposes to compare the effectiveness of different collaborative learning methods and to examine which methods are most suitable for which types of students

Drinking Habits and Domestic Violence against Indian Women by Husbands: A study in Malaysian Tamil Folk Songs

This study examines the domestic violence faced by Indian women in Malaysian Tamil folk songs due to their husbands' drinking habits. Malaysian Tamil folk songs have been taken as the primary source of evidence in this study. This qualitative study uses descriptive and analytical research designs. Document analysis has been used as the research tool. The study data was analyzed using thematic analysis, contextual analysis, and sequential analysis. Economic violence, physical and sexual violence, and emotional and psychological violence were presented as forms of domestic violence faced by Indian women due to their husbands' alcoholism

Artha Panchaka Gnanam in Thiruppaavai

Andal Nachiyar, the great one who incarnated in AnnaVayaal Puduvaiyam, Thiruvilliputhur and presented a garland of flowers and a garland of Sacred Poems to Aranganagaralvar. She is the one who rose as an aspect of the Boomi devi, who ascended to the heavens; She spread the fragrance of grace with the garland of words she sang, and she took Arangan into her devotional net; the collection of poems ‘Thirupavai’ that she bestowed can save us from the great net of birth; it explains the wisdom of ‘Artha Panchaka Gnana’; it shows the complete path of grace and makes it possible for the soul to be saved; in this way, this article deals the State of godhead, Ignorance of Soul, the form of grace, the path of grace and the obstacles to the soul in the path of godliness are emphasized in Thirupavai

The Moral Teachings of Naladiyar in the Light of Jain Philosophies

After the Thirukkural, which is considered the leading text among the eighteen books, the Naladiyar has maintained its popularity. The proverb “Nalum udumum sollukkuruti” illustrates this truth. The contribution made by the Jain religion to the Tamil language is immeasurable. Jainism played a major role in the religious life of the ancient Tamils. The names Arugatha religion, Nikanda religion, Aakananda religion, and Liathvada religion are given to Jainism. The meaning of Jainism gives the meaning of monks. The Jains were experts in both the fields of grammar and literature in Tamil. The influence of Jainism can be seen here and there in the Sangha bhagas. The Purananutru song “Yadum Ure Yaavarum Kelir” and the song “Undalamma” are common to all religions, but they have absorbed Jain ideas. Jain literature can be divided into three types. The first type is the grammar written in a way that is suitable for learning the ancient grammar, the second type is the poetry and prose, which arose as an attempt to create poetry. The third type is the method of the Jains, based on their principles, shaping morality into a special way that is specific to the Jains and a way that is relevant to everyone. Among them, the Naladiyar, one of the eighteen books of literature from the period after the Sangha, contains most of the Jain ideas. The purpose of this article is to explain that the Naladiyar completely absorbs Jain philosophies and teaches them as virtues to be followed in life