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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Reviews Nirmala Lakshman's Book "The Tamils: A Portrait of a Community.

Books & Authors | Dated: 16 May 2025

In May 2025, the book titled "The Tamils: A Portrait of Community", written by Nirmala Lakshman, was reviewed in The Book Review, an India-based peer-reviewed academic journal. The book was published by New Delhi (Delhi)-based Aleph Book Company.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The review, penned by Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Ministry of Finance (MoF), commended the book for its insightful exploration of justice and fairness as central themes in Tamil culture, highlighting historical anecdotes such as King Manuneedhi Cholan's legendary act of justice.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The book offers a comprehensive narrative of Tamil history and culture, tracing the community's journey from the Stone Age through the Sangam era and into the modern day.
  • (ii) Nirmala Lakshman is a Publisher and Chairperson of The Hindu Group of Publications.
  • (iii) Earlier, she served as the Joint Editor of the paper and founded and edited The Hindu Literary Review, as well as conceptualized and created Young World, India’s only children’s newspaper supplement.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, who reviewed the book "The Tamils: A Portrait of a Community" authored by Nirmala Lakshman?

Correct Answer: Nirmala Sitharaman

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