Culture & Community

Culture & Community

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…

KCL Tamil students break the silence on genocide

Students at King's College London's Tamil society kick started this year's 'Breaking the Silence' campaign on Tuesday. With posters, photographs and message board, the students were determined to spread the word on the genocide of Tamils.

Col Parithi memorial event held in London

A vigil was held for Nadarajah Mathinthiran, alias Colonel Parithi, who was assassinated last Thursday in Paris.

Hundreds of people filled Copland Community School in Wembley to remember Col Parithi on Sunday evening.

Saraswathy poosai celebrations in Darford

Photographs courtesy of Dartford Tamil Knowledge Centre (DTKC)

TYO Canada and Tamil Student Associations mark Transition 2012

The Tamil Youth Organization – Canada hosted its third annual Transition Ceremony on September 21.

Thileepan remembered 25 years on

Students at Ryerson University remember the anniversary of Thileepan's fast unto death 25 years on.

MC Sai's ascent to The Throne

 

 Photograph courtesy of Rebelstar Records