1. ತಳತಂತ್ರ

    ♪ taḷa tantra
      noun
    1. (collectively) soldiers or military units that fight on foot; infantry.
    2. an army (in gen.).
    3. any secret method used to gain an end.

  2. ತಾಳತಂತ್ರ

    ♪ tāḷa tantra
      noun
    1. any methods, manoeuvre used to gain an end; a secret, skilful method or procedure.