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Culture & Community

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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…

Raising awareness of May 19th massacre in Belgium

Tamils in Belgium raised awareness of the war crimes and genocide that led to the massacre of Mullivaikkal, this weekend, in memory of those who perished. 

British Tamils remember Mullivaikkal massacre

 Tamils remember those killed in the Vanni (Pictures: Tamil Guardian)

German Tamils remember Mullivaikal in Düsseldorf

Hundreds of German Tamils marched in the capital of North-Rhine-Westphalia state to commemorate the Mullivaikal massacre.

The march ended outside the local parliament building in the city and saw several speakers. The sister of the late Brigadier Theeban lit the sacrifial flame ahead of the event.

Canadian Tamil youth hold Ilanthalir 2012

Photographs TYO-Canada