Culture & Community

Culture & Community

Latest news from and about the homeland

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In Pictures - Colonel Shankar memorial sports tournament 2026 held in Switzerland
  A memorial sports tournament commemorating Colonel Shankar, the Special Commander of the Tamil Eelam Air Force (Sky Tigers) who was killed in an attack carried out by Sri Lankan deep penetration forces in Ottusuddan, Mullaitivu, on 26 September 2001, was held in Switzerland on 7 June 2026. Organised by the Sports Division of the Swiss Tamil Coordinating Committee, the event took…

Talking Taboo: Caste & Religion in the Tamil community

Apr 19, 2014

Paddy Field

Mar 25, 2014
Sinthujan Varatharajah

Paddy Field

Words that hold the world together
Touches that erupt in vibration
Breaths that rip apart air textures

Talking Taboo: Discussing LGBT issues in the Tamil community

Mar 16, 2014
O V Maniccam

Tamil talent takes centre stage at LSE

Feb 28, 2014


‘Raise Your Voice’, an event held by the Tamil Student Initiative (tsi) to showcase and empower emerging creative talent, proved to be an apt reminder of the growing creative versatility within the Tamil student community.

Full house for 'A Gun & A Ring' in London

Feb 24, 2014

Rwandan Tamils celebrate heritage

Feb 19, 2014

The Tamil Sangam Rwanda held celebrations earlier this month, paying tribute to their Tamil heritage in an evening of cultural performances and traditional cuisine.

Taking place in Kigali, dozens of Tamils gathered to participate in traditional festivities, which included bharatanatyam dance performances and koothu-style drama re-enactments.

Interview with Director Lenin M Sivam on his new film 'A Gun And A Ring'

Feb 18, 2014

Glitz, glamour and culture at Mega Maalai XIV

Feb 11, 2014
British students from across the country came together to watch a variety show that masterfully blended Tamil culture with glitz and glamour at ‘Mega Maalai XIV’. Photograph courtesy of Bee Sounds

Tamil youth worldwide celebrate Thai Pongal

Jan 18, 2014
Tamil youth took part in Thai Pongal festivities this week, celebrating the ancient Tamil harvest festival, in locations all across the world.

CTYA celebrates Canadian Tamil youth success

Jan 11, 2014
The Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA), held its 4th annual ‘Top Talents Awards Gala', in December to conclude a successful 2013 for Canadian Tamil youth.

Photo:Ninaivukal

The CTYA committee carefully selected members of the Canada Tamil youth community who had excelled in various fields such as music, business, arts, sports, academia and many more.

Speaking to Tamil Guardian on the importance of celebrating youth success, the Vice President of CTYA, Tarchini Vallepuram, said,

“Investing in our youth is essential for the overall growth of our community and broader society. Through recognition and inspiration, our youth will get motivated to pursue their dreams and reach even greater achievements.”
Full list of awards winners below.
Talking Taboo: Caste & Religion in the Tamil community
Paddy Field
Talking Taboo: Discussing LGBT issues in the Tamil community
Tamil talent takes centre stage at LSE
Full house for 'A Gun & A Ring' in London
Rwandan Tamils celebrate heritage
Interview with Director Lenin M Sivam on his new film 'A Gun And A Ring'
Glitz, glamour and culture at Mega Maalai XIV
Tamil youth worldwide celebrate Thai Pongal
CTYA celebrates Canadian Tamil youth success
Talking Taboo: Caste & Religion in the Tamil community
Paddy Field
Talking Taboo: Discussing LGBT issues in the Tamil community
Tamil talent takes centre stage at LSE
Full house for 'A Gun & A Ring' in London
Rwandan Tamils celebrate heritage
Interview with Director Lenin M Sivam on his new film 'A Gun And A Ring'
Glitz, glamour and culture at Mega Maalai XIV
Tamil youth worldwide celebrate Thai Pongal
CTYA celebrates Canadian Tamil youth success