Culture & Community

Culture & Community

Latest news from and about the homeland

Good Bad Ugly - Grand, baseless, underdeveloped
Following his recent hit, 2023’s ‘Mark Antony,’ Adhik Ravichandran returns to the screen having teamed up with his idol Ajith Kumar for ‘Good Bad Ugly.’ Fanboy cinema has yielded interesting results for the industry recently: Karthik Subbaraj collaborated with Rajinikanth for 2019’s ‘Petta’ and Lokesh Kanagaraj worked with his idol Kamal Haasan for 2022’s ‘Vikram.’ These films are primarily…

Katka Kasadara showcases Tamil talent

Jan 15, 2013

British Tamil children showcased their remarkable talent at the Tamil language and literary greats during the Tamil Youth Organisation UK's third Tamil competition - Katka Kasadara.

City University rounds off Breaking the Silence

Dec 29, 2012

Young Tamils hold community health check

Dec 19, 2012

The UK Tamil Students Union (UKTSU) held a workshop last week to raise awareness about health issues within the Tamil community.

The event in Ilford saw many members of the public attend to get advice from Tamil doctors and medical students.

Koothu is king at 'Kings of Gaana 2012'

Dec 17, 2012

UCL students break the silence on genocide

Dec 17, 2012

London Metropolitan University holds awareness exhibition

Dec 11, 2012

Geneva protest in support of Jaffna students

Dec 9, 2012

The Tamil Youth Organisation – Switzerland held a protest last week, condemning the arrests of students at Jaffna University over the marking of Maveerar Naal.

Brunel University holds ‘Breaking the Silence’ exhibition

Dec 7, 2012
Following on from other London university Tamil societies, Brunel Tamil Society held a 'Breaking the Silence' exhibition in November, as part of campaign to highligh the genocide of the Tamil nation.

Canadian Tamil students stand in solidarity with Jaffna youth

Dec 5, 2012
Canadian University Tamil Students' Associations hold awareness campaigns on 4th December, about the arrest of Jaffna university students who took part in remembrance day events, to coincide with protest in Jaffna and across Europe.

Tamil youth in Norway protest against Jaffna Uni arrests

Dec 4, 2012

 

Norwegian Tamil youth held a peaceful demonstration on Tuesday with lights and banners, protesting against the arrest of students at the Jaffna University.

 

Led by the Tamil Youth Organisation Bergen, the protesters condemned the Sri Lankan military's brutal attack on students in Jaffna.

In a statement, TYO Bergen said, "most importantly this demonstration was held to show support to our fellow students and their right to freedom of speech and self-determination."

Katka Kasadara showcases Tamil talent
City University rounds off Breaking the Silence
Young Tamils hold community health check
Koothu is king at 'Kings of Gaana 2012'
UCL students break the silence on genocide
London Metropolitan University holds awareness exhibition
Geneva protest in support of Jaffna students
Brunel University holds ‘Breaking the Silence’ exhibition
Canadian Tamil students stand in solidarity with Jaffna youth
Tamil youth in Norway protest against Jaffna Uni arrests
Katka Kasadara showcases Tamil talent
City University rounds off Breaking the Silence
Young Tamils hold community health check
Koothu is king at 'Kings of Gaana 2012'
UCL students break the silence on genocide
London Metropolitan University holds awareness exhibition
Geneva protest in support of Jaffna students
Brunel University holds ‘Breaking the Silence’ exhibition
Canadian Tamil students stand in solidarity with Jaffna youth
Tamil youth in Norway protest against Jaffna Uni arrests