ARIYUR: The upkeep of the Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple in the district leaves much to be desired. Currently, "poor maintenance" and "inadequate facilities" have marred this Unesco World Heritage ...

In 1980, four archaeologists arrived at this nondescript village near Gangaikonda Cholapuram to excavate what they believed to be the remnants of a palace belonging to the 11th-century dynasty.

"Based on results from world-renowned institutions, the use of iron in Tamil Nadu dates back to the beginning of 4th millennium B.C.E., establishing that iron usage was prominent in South India over 5 ...