The Economic Times

What is Thirukkural? 2,500-year-old ancient Tamil text written by poet Thiruvalluvar that PM Modi gifted to Vladimir Putin before BRICS Summit

What is Thirukkural? PM Modi gifted Russian President Vladimir Putin a Russian edition of Thirukkural during their meeting in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS Summit. Here is what to know about the ancient Tamil classic by Thiruvalluvar, its 1,330 couplets, three sections, debated age and themes covering virtue, politics, society and love.