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Thanks for the A2A, Pa. Tamizh Mozhi. Wonderful to have you back here. Now to the answer:YES, Tamil is the youngest language in the Dravidian language family. Let me explain.Languages are like living organisms. They evolve constantly depending on usage, needs and gaps in a language. They interact with other languages, respond to external influence, influence other language themselves and adapt to their surroundings to survive, reinventing themselves in the process. When their existence is threatened, some fizzle out while others put up a better fight and stay alive.Take the human body for example. It can regenerate most of its living cells in 10–15 years[1][2]. This is a part of our survival mechanism, but this process slows down over age at different rates for different bodies. Many of us would have seen men and women who are much older than they look . The vice versa is true too. A person looks and feels younger because their body can adapt and regenerate. This is indication of the body’s age but its ability.Same is the case with languages. A languages that evolves constantly, is threatened often, and stays up to date will look much younger. Over 2 millenia, Tamil had to survive two phases of Sanskritization/Prakritization, advent of many schools of philosophies and religions including the vedic religion, intermittent invasion of non-Tamil speakers in the first millenia and continuous rule of non-Tamil speakers for at least 500 years after the 13th century. Tamil had also been quick to adapt to modern science. Every few months, a group of Tamil scientist gather to coin new Tamil words for new scientific terminologies, gadgets invented and so on (I couldn’t find a quick online link to this, apologies). Therefore, it is quite easy to pick up a couple of things, interpret in differently (the following genealogy tree is an example) and argue that Tamil is the youngest. That’s why linguistics should never be studied independently.Tamil looks younger because it has constantly evolved, adapted and reinvented itself to stay relevant to its times.So, is Tamil an older language ? How and when did it evolve ? How much of its antiques has modern Tamil preserved ? Where does it belong in the Dravidian language family ? And how old is it ?To arrive at the answers, let’s begin with the various evidences available to usLiterary evidence - The Sangam literature:The Sangam literature is oldest Tamil literature available to us. It was certainly written in Tamil. It would be incorrect to assume it was written in a proto-language and then adapted/translated to Tamil. If it had been written in a common proto language it should be intelligible or unintelligible to all languages in the Dravidian family, which it is not. While Tamil speakers readily understand the poems, other language speakers of the Dravidian family find it unintelligible.The sangam literature is traditionally dated between 3rd century BCE and 3rd century CE. Some of the reasons for these dates are:Gajabahu synchronism[3] - The Gajabahu synchronism is a chronological device that is used to arrive at dates of Sangam literature. Silapathikaram, Mahavamsa and Deepavamsa mention that the Chera king Cheran Senguttuvan and Gajabahu of Srilanka were contemporaries[4]. Gajabahu’s reign is traditionally dated to around 170–190 AD. Therefore, Cheran Senguttuvan’s reign should be dated to the same time period. Cheran Senguttuvan gets a poem in Pathittrupattu composed by a contemporary poet. So, Pathittrupattu can dated to around this time. Most scholars agree that the Sangam poems were composed over 4–5 generation in about 150 years of so. Kamil Zvelebil discusses this in detail here[5].Chera coins - Coins issued by Chera kings Makkothai[6] and Kuttuvan Kothai[7] and who feature in Purananuru look very similar to the coins issued by Augustus and Tiberius in the first century CE. The Kothai’s are dated to the first and second century CE.Greco-Roman historical accounts[8] - Accounts of historians like Strabo, Pliny, Ptolemy and the author or Periplus who visited India between the first century BCE mention cities of ports in the ancient Tamil country like Poompuhar, Kaveripattinam, Muziris, Kudiralamalai, etc,. feature in Sangam literature.Greco-Roman trade[9][10] - The Greeks and Romans feature quite a lot in the Sangam literature as traders. These trade links has been backed by archaeological finds. Roman coins, pottery, glassware among other things dating to the first and second century CE have been found Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Many of these artifacts have been in cities and ports features in the Sangam literature. The trade seems to have declined about 230–240 CE and the empires themselves went into decline around the 4th and 5th century CE.Exclusion of Pallavas - For a powerful dynasty that ruled over parts of Tamil Nadu for over 500 years and had significant impact in the region by aligning with the three major dynasties, Pallavas don’t feature in the Sangam works at all. The Pallavas arrived in Kanchi in the 3rd century CE. The sangam works were most certainly composed before that. If they were composed during or after Pallava’s reign, they most certainly would have featured in it.Composition and narrative - The subjects and the style of poems from the Sangam works are different from those found in Bhakthi movement literature of later Tamil works. The landscape and the culture depicted are vastly different too. This means that the literary periods could not have overlapped.All of these suggest early dates for Sangam literature and the traditionally accepted dates make sense. However, if we are more pessimistic and push it to 1st century CE-5th century CE, Tamil Sangam literature is still 800 years before any literary works are composed in any Dravidian language.Next, let’s look at what the epigraphic evidences tell us and they do paint us a clear picture.Epigraphic evidence - TamilThe oldest inscription found in India is a Tamil-Brahmi inscription dated to 490 BCE. This is older than the Ashokan edicts[11], which are traditionally considered the oldest. The two inscriptions identified at Porunthal are dated to 490 BCE and 460 BCE.Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions found at Adhichanallur burial site are dated between 500 BCE and 300 BCE[12] . The three layer burial also contains Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions that are yet to dated accurately.Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions found in Anuradhapura in Srilanka is dated between 6th century BCE and 4th century BCE.Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions discovered in Tissamaharama, Srilanka is dated to the 2nd century BCE[13]. They have so many Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions found in Srilanka some scholars theorize that the script might have evolved there.Hundreds, if not thousands, of Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions dated to before Christian era is found in all over Tamil Nadu. Some examples are Mangulam, Pulimankombai, Samanamalai, Keezhadi, Madurai, Karaikudi, arikkamedu,Tamil-Brahmi inscriptions have also been found in Egypt[14], Oman[15] and Thailand[16], dating to first century BCE.According to a 2005 report, 55% of the inscriptions (about 55000 inscriptions in a total of 1 lakh odd inscriptions) discovered by ASI within India is in Tamil[17].Tamil-Brahmi shows epigraphic continuity from 490 BCE. And it is called so instead of being called Proto-Dravidian Brahmi for a reason[18].Epigraphic evidence - Other Dravidian languagesA few Telugu words appear in various Bhattiprolu Prakrit inscriptions dated between 400 BCE and 100 BCE[19][20].A few Kannada words have been identified in Ashoka’s Brahmagiri edict dated to 230 BCE[21].Kannada words are also believed to have been used in some Greek plays dated to 3rd and 2nd century BCE[22][23].There is also a claim that a Kannada word has been discovered etched into a wall in Egypt[24].There are also claims that some Satavahana coins dated between 1st century BCE and 2nd century CE have Telugu and Kannada inscriptions[25]. Satavahanas mostly etched their coins in Prakrit.Some of the inscriptions found at Kantamnenivarigudem, Gummadidurru and Ghantasala dated to 2nd/3rd century CE have more Prakrit words than Telugu words[26]. Linguists claims the Telugu words are more refined than their earlier usages.While the Halmidi inscriptions dated to the second half of 5th century CE is traditionally considered the oldest Kannada inscription, recent discoveries at Tagarthi[27] and Talagunda[28] might push the dates back by a century or so.The first full length Telugu inscription, Kalamalla inscription, is dated to about 575 AD[29].The oldest Malayalam inscription is dated to about 830 CE[30].Kannada and Telugu show epigraphic continuity only from the 5th and 6th century CE, while Malayalam shows epigraphic continuity only from 9th century CE.So, the epigraphic evidence also favors at least a 600–800 year head start for Tamil.Now, let’s study these literary and epigraphic evidences under a historical context. Most of us would agree that for a religion to spread and survive or for a language to evolve and thrive, a favorable political climate is necessary. If Constantine had not become a Christian, Christianity would not have become the major religion of the world. If the English had not established so many colonies around the globe, English would not have been spoken worldwide.Historic evidence - TamilThe earliest historical record of the Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas and Adhiyamans come from Ashoka’s Girnar rock edict number 2[31][32]. The edict shows us that that all four dynasties were in friendly terms with the Mauryan empire and possibly amongst themselves.These dynasties traded with Greeks, Romans and probably Mauryas too. The several Roman coins found in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, the various Greco-roman artifacts discovered in the region stand witness to that[33][34].Archaeological discoveries at Adhichanallur (a layer burial site dated to 1300 BCE), Kodumanal (industrial complex dated to 5th/4th century BCE), Arikkamedu (an ancient port town dated to at least 3rd century BCE, and Keezhadi ( an Harappan like town dated to 3rd century BCE), we can be absolutely certain that Tamil Nadu during this time was a fairly sophisticated society. The Sangam literature also pictures the ancient Tamil country in the same light[35].No one can deny the impact Buddhism and Jainism has had on languages and literature. Archaeological (the many Jain caves discovered around Madurai dating to Sangam period), epigraphic (Mangulam inscription dated to 3rd century BCE and the many Jain inscriptions dated between 100 BCE and 250 CE) and literary evidence (Sangam literature, the five great Tamil epics) suggest that Buddhism and Jainism thrived in the ancient Tamil country during this period.A stable political backdrop, a sophisticated society that was trading and communicating with the rest of the world, religiously cordial times - All of these are indications that a culture was maturing and a language was thriving. It could not have been anything other than Tamil. We don’t have any evidence to suggest otherwise.The Mauryas were civilized too. They were trading too. And they were using Prakrit. Numismatic, epigraphic and literacy evidences confirm that.Historic evidence - Other Dravidian languagesAfter the downfall of Mauryas, Satavahanas came to power in the Deccan region. They reigned over it for about 500 years between the 3rd century BCE and 2nd century CE. These devout vedists used Prakrit and Sanskrit.After the downfall of Satavahanas around 250 CE, there was political instability in the Deccan region. The Kadambas came to power towards the middle of the fourth century and there were the first dynasty to embrace Kannada. They are in fact considered the first indigenous Kannada empire[36].Modern day Andhra and Telegana were ruled by smaller powers till early 6th century until Eastern Chalukyas united the region under their rule in 624 CE[37][38]. The presence of many minor Dravidian languages around the Gond region is evidence of this. Each of the warring rulers in the region who lived in isolation must have used their own dialects that eventually evolved. The Gond region is place where Dravidian and Indic languages confluenced.Kannada and Telugu have literary traditions from the 9th[39] and 10th[40] centuries respectively. This period coincides with the second phase of Jainism in South India. The early work in both the languages are by Jains.So, based on historical evidence, we can be quite sure Tamil as a language evolved much before the other Dravidian languages. A conservative estimate based on evidences discovered so far would put this time period between 600–800 years.That makes Tamil also the oldest language in the Dravidian language family.We can be fairly certain that Tamil evolved before other Dravidian languages. The language probably dialectized. The mother language and its dialects evolved together and independently. Over a period of time, the dialects evolved into major languages themselves. While Kannada possibly began as a Tamil dialect, Telugu could have started out as a dialect of Prakrit[41][42]. The relationship between Tamil-Brahmi, Bhattiprolu and Ashokan-Brahmi along with the Buddhist connection attests the same.Conclusion:Through constant evolution, Tamil has reinvented itself multiple times to stay relevant to the times. However, it has managed to keep a lot of its antiquity intact and that is why Tamil is the oldest language in the Dravidian language of families. Tamil is the closest we will ever get to the hypothetical Proto-Dravidian.PS. No offence to any language, religion, region, community or a person. I’m no supremacist.Footnotes[1] How quickly do different cells in the body replace themselves?[2] Do You Really Have a New Body Every 7 Years?[3] Gajabahu synchronism - Wikipedia[4] A Portal For South Asian History[5] https://books.google.co.in/books?id=qAPtq49DZfoC&pg=PA113&lpg=PA113&dq=gajabahu+synchronism&source=bl&ots=iyuFmySZ64&sig=czNl4WlyGAaElFdcOb0DZ0TQ5xQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjui4KdyvjYAhUILo8KHcLJCpwQ6AEISjAH#v=onepage&q=gajabahu%20synchronism&f=false[6] https://ta.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%AE%9A%E0%AF%87%E0%AE%B0%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%A9%E0%AF%8D_%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8B%E0%AE%9F%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9F%E0%AE%AE%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%AA%E0%AE%B2%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D_%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%81%E0%AE%9E%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%9A%E0%AE%BF%E0%AE%AF_%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%95%E0%AF%8B%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%88[7] குட்டுவன் கோதை - தமிழ் விக்கிப்பீடியா[8] Sources of ancient Tamil history - Wikipedia[9] Sources of ancient Tamil history - Wikipedia[10] Roman connection in Tamil Nadu[11] http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/porunthal-excavations-prove-existence-of-indian-scripts-in-5th-century-bc-expert/article2538550.ece[12] `Rudimentary Tamil-Brahmi script' unearthed at Adichanallur[13] Tissamaharama Tamil Brahmi inscription - Wikipedia[14] Tamil Brahmi script in Egypt[15] Potsherd with Tamil-Brahmi script found in Oman[16] Tamil-Brahmi inscription on pottery found in Thailand[17] The Hindu : Tamil Nadu[18] Ilavaluthy Mahendran (இளவழுதி)'s answer to Is Telugu older than Tamil?[19] Telugu Inscriptions – The Start[20] Telugu The Language[21] `Declare Kannada a classical language'[22] Q: Kannada words in a Greek play?[23] http://archive.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/nov132004/d16.asp[24] Kannada word found on wall in Egypt[25] THE SATAVAHANAS[26] New inscription discovered at Gummadidurru[27] http://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/cover-story//articleshow/21220551.cms?[28] Kannada inscription at Talagunda may replace Halmidi as oldest[29] First Telugu inscription missing[30] http://keralaculture.org/vazhapalli-plates/321[31] His Edicts and His Times[32] http://asi.nic.in/asi_books/5282.pdf[33] https://ru.unesco.org/silkroad/sites/silkroad/files/knowledge-bank-article/roman_contacts_with_tamilnadu.pdf[34] THE GREEK AND ROMAN CONTACTS WITH ANCIENT TAMIL COUNTRY[35] Ilavaluthy Mahendran (இளவழுதி)'s answer to What is the hidden history of India?[36] Kadamba dynasty - Wikipedia[37] Eastern Chalukyas - Wikipedia[38] Eastern Chalukya Kingdom - History of AP - Official AP State Government Portal[39] List of milestones in Kannada literature - Wikipedia[40] Telugu literature - Wikipedia[41] A History of Telugu Literature[42] History and Development of the four Major Dravidian Languages

Both proms I went to, my junior year and senior year, I went with the same girl (my girlfriend of two years).First one was a disaster. It was her senior prom (we went to different schools). I ruined it by being antisocial and the pink eye that had started flairing up was not helping my mood towards the dance. We both were pretty upset by the situation but it was still a good time…For my senior prom the following year, we went again. This time much smoother although she felt a little sick after dinner. But it was nice because we did what we wanted that night. We took pics with just each other and then went to dinner alone. No group this time, no schedule to be on. Just us. Overall a much much better night.Here is us dressed for the first prom (her’s)And here is the second (mine)

Yes, Rowling created the world. No, that doesn’t mean she can add new content or change things that contradicts what’s already written.Take a look at this post:Do you see anything wrong with this statement? Let’s do some maths based on the facts given in the books (you can skip the proofs and go straight to the conclusion if you want, of course).First, we know Harry was born 31 July 1980. The date is stated outright, and the year can be calculated based on at least two statements from the books:In the second book, the trio attends Nearly Headless Nick’s 500th deathday party. Nick tells them that he died in October 1492. Harry had turned twelve that year. 1492 + 500 - 12 = 1980.In the seventh book, Harry visits his parents’ grave. It says they died in October 1981. Harry was one year old at that point, and since his birthday is before October, it means he he must have been born in 1980.Second, the book tells us that the Battle of Hogwarts took place during the spring when Harry was seventeen years old. Since he was born during the summer, it means that he would turn eighteen later that year. 1980 + 18 = 1998. The Battle of Hogwarts would therefore take place in 1998.Third, Albus Severus Potter starts Hogwarts nineteen years after the battle. 1998 + 19 = 2017.Conclusion: Albus Severus started school 1 September 2017.But wait a minute! In the immage above, Rowling said Albus started school that day, but the post was written in 2016!Albus can’t have started Hogwarts in both 2016 and 2017. What would you regard as canon - what’s written in the books or something Rowling said years afterwards?The Cursed Child is exactly the same thing. Rowling had established certain rules and invented strong characters and events. The play doesn’t fit into the world. Previous answers have already explained how.And if it doesn’t fit, it can’t be forced into the universe, even when Rowling thinks so. It unfortunately seems like she’s forgotten great parts of what she originally wrote. It doesn’t matter if it’s a mistake regarding a date or of it’s an entire play. The author’s words can’t always be the law in already published books.