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Britannia launches Thirukkural challenge to engage children in a fun, interactive way

Chennai, June (UNI) Over the years, the Britannia Milk Bikis brand has celebrated the state's language, culture and traditions through various initiatives. Continuing this journey, the brand on Wednesday launched the Thirukkural Challenge, an initiative designed to help children discover and learn the couplet authored by Saint Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar through an interactive experience.
Written over 2,000 years ago by poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, the Thirukkural is a collection of 1,330 kurals that continues to offer timeless lessons on everyday life, relationships, learning, leadership and values. Its wisdom remains relevant even today, with its teachings continuing to
be passed down through generations.
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