In recent times, an alarming narrative has emerged within the Malaysian blogosphere, suggesting a historical event that appears to be a misinterpretation or perhaps a deliberate misinformation campaign. The claim revolves around a so called Malay prince named Manabharana from Srivijaya, purportedly attacking and conquering the Chola kingdom. This misleading story has gained traction and is spreading like wildfire across various social media platforms. The need to address and rectify such inaccuracies is crucial not only for the sake of historical accuracy but also for fostering a responsible and informed online community. To delve into the matter, it is essential to clarify that historical records reveal the existence of multiple individuals named Manabharana throughout history. However, a nuanced understanding reveals that all these figures were Tamils (Damila) hailing from the Pandya kingdom, with references to their exploits documented in Tamil inscriptions and Sri Lankan chronicles...
Dalits are the most marginalized community in India The total population of India is 1,210,569,573. According to the Indian census of 2011, 16.6% of Indians are Dalits. The total number of Dalits in India is 200,954,549. 7.2% of the Dalits in India live in Tamil Nadu. Their population in Tamil Nadu is 14,468,727. Total population of Tamil Nadu is 72,138,958. That means only 20% of Tamil Nadu people are Dalits. This includes Dalits of non-Tamil origin who live in that state. Dalits cannot be empowered by simply demanding the other castes to drop their surnames or identity. Because these non-Dalit communities form 80% of Tamil population. Why would the 80% give up on their identities when they have already established themselves? Logically speaking, they will not do it. Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Instead of asking the 80% of the population to discard their identities, it is probably better for the Dalits of Tamil Nadu to merge as a single community...