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  1. Tamils - Wikipedia

    Tamils constitute about 5.7% of the Indian population and form the majority in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. They also form significant proportions of the …

  2. Tamil | People, Religion, & Language | Britannica

    Dec 21, 2025 · Court backs ruling that UK unlawfully detained Tamils on Diego Garcia • Dec. 17, 2025, 1:44 AM ET (The Guardian) Political leaders, artistes pay tribute to veteran Tamil cinema producer …

  3. Tamils - Encyclopedia.com

    Tamils are mainly Hindus, and Tamil women suffer from all the problems of traditional Hindu society. Arranged marriages, child marriages (though technically illegal in India), payment of dowry by the …

  4. Tamil people - New World Encyclopedia

    To preserve the Tamil language, the Singapore government has made it a national language despite Tamils comprising only about 10 percent of the population, and has also introduced compulsory …

  5. What Are Tamil People Known For? Culture, Language, and Heritage …

    Tamils aren’t just known for one thing; their identity stretches across spicy cuisine, ancient scripts, temple architecture that’s jaw-dropping, unbreakable family values, and a diaspora whose stamp is …

  6. The Tamil People: A Rich History and Cultural Legacy That Spans ...

    Apr 13, 2025 · From film directors in India to politicians in Canada, Tamils have made their mark globally. Kollywood (the Tamil film industry) is hugely popular, and Carnatic music and …

  7. Tamils Explained

    The Indian Tamils (or Hill Country Tamils) are descendants of laborers who migrated from Tamil Nadu to Sri Lanka in the 19th century to work on tea plantations.

  8. Tamil - Summary - eHRAF World Cultures

    Tamils are a child-friendly society, and they socialize children so that they grow up with a firm sense of well-being. There is less tension than in many societies, and hospitality is often genuine.

  9. Tamil people | Research Starters - EBSCO

    Today, around seventy-five million Tamils inhabit India, primarily in Tamil Nadu, while another three million reside in Sri Lanka, with smaller communities in various global locations.

  10. Tamils - Wikiwand

    Tamils constitute about 5.7% of the Indian population and form the majority in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. They also form significant proportions of the …