PM Modi's special gift to Putin comes with a Tamil connection

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During a significant meeting ahead of the BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Modi gifted President Putin a translated version of the ancient Tamil text, Thirukkural, by Naira Mkrtchyan.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:04:32 UTC.

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