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... that T. V. Sundaram Iyengar laid the foundation for the motor transport industry in South India, when he started a bus service in Madurai, Madras Presidency in 1912? on 6th June 2008
... that Indian coracles, which probably existed since the prehistoric times, have recently been used for giving tourists rides on the Kaveri River? on 5th June 2008.
... that Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar was the first Mayor of Chennai Corporation, after the mayoralty was reinstated in 1933? on 10th May 2008
... that Tamil politician E. V. K. Sampath, nephew of Periyar, co-founded the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party? on 3rd May 2008.
...that since 1967 the state of Tamil Nadu in India has always been ruled by the Dravidian parties? on 27th February 2008
...that the Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar (pictured) in Spain is reputed to be the first church dedicated to Mary through history? on 29th October 2007.
...that the Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu is considered the holiest Catholic shrine in Sri Lanka? on 23rd October 2007.
...that early Indian Christians were Nestorians until the arrival of Portuguese in the 16th century introducing Roman Catholicism to the country? on 19th October 2007.
...that the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (pictured) is one of the most frequented religious sites in India, drawing nearly 2 million pilgrims annually? on 10th October 2007.