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Latest news from and about the homeland

Two years after the lacklustre ‘Thunivu,’ Ajith Kumar returns to the big screen with ‘Vidaamuyarchi,’ joining hands with director Magizh Thirumeni. In an instance of irony, the film has faced multiple hurdles causing for a delay in its release. Thirumeni has seen success with his cult hit crime thrillers for over a decade, with films such as 2012’s ‘Thadaiyara Thaakka,’ 2013’s ‘Meaghamann’ and…

Eelam Tamils win World of Dance Switzerland and head to World Championships

An Eelam Tamil group, victorious in World of Dace Switzerland, are now heading for the World Championships in Los Angeles, USA.

Ashwin Sakthivel makes his mark in Hollywood

British Tamil actor Ashwin Sakthivel excelled in his role as Vinod Pradeep in the new Prime Video series The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh.

Thai Pongal celebrated for the first time at a British school

The students and staff of Burlington Junior and Infant School in New Malden, UK, celebrated Thai Pongal, marking the first time it has been observed in a British school with its school students. 

First ever British Eelam Tamil to star in BBC’s The Apprentice

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Dr Jana Denzel is set to be the first Eelam Tamil contestant on BBC’s hit show “The Apprentice”, as it kicks off on TV screens across the UK next week.

The Apprentice, now in its 19th series, sees contestants from all over the UK compete for a £250,000 investment from British business tycoon Lord Sugar.  

From London to Jaffna - Sahi Siva's worldwide musical journey

Sahi Siva talks about his musical journey, what has inspired his work and his UNNAALE Album world tour which will be hitting Jaffna.

Madha Gaja Raja - Film of a bygone era

Much like a time capsule, Sundar C’s ‘Madha Gaja Raja’ has finally been unearthed, twelve years after the intended release date.

Kadhalikka Neramillai - Formulaic

Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi’s latest feature is a romantic dramedy attempting to push boundaries.

Viduthalai: Part 2 - A messy conclusion

Director Vetrimaaran is one of the most critically acclaimed filmmakers working in the Tamil industry today.

British Tamil Powerlifter Anujan Srikantha strikes gold at Commonwealth Championship

Anujan Srikantha, a British Tamil athlete representing England, has made history by clinching gold at the 2024 Commonwealth Powerlifting Championship held in Sun City, South Africa earlier this year. Competing in the Men’s Classic Benchpress Championships, Srikantha not only emerged victorious in the 83kg division but also earned the prestigious title of Best Male Lifter, a recognition for benching the highest weight relative to body weight across all classes. Srikantha’s stellar performance saw him bench an impressive 192.5kg while weighing just 82kg.

A poet's fearless death - Remembering Puthuvai Ratnathurai

Today marks the 76th birthday of Puthuvai Ratnathurai, an Eelam Tamil Revoluntary Poet, who was in charge of the Tamil Eelam Arts and Cultural Guild. 

Rathnathuai was last seen in the custody of the Sri Lankan military on 18 May 2009 in Mullivaikkal and to date his fate is not known. 

He has written hundreds of poems. Here we publish just one such poem, originally written in Tamil and translated into English by the late Chelva Kanaganayakam.