Culture & Community

Culture & Community

Latest news from and about the homeland

""
  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…

Ellaalan commemorates Mullivaikkal with his first single

The run up to this year’s Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day has seen the Tamil nation express itself through various creative avenues, from marches through city centers, to choreographed dance, to haunting works of poetry.

The latest avenue of expression to be explored is the world of hip-hop. A British Tamil rapper, Ellaalan, has produced his debut rap song in collaboration with producer Santhors. The new single ‘Viduthalai Part II' , underlining the rapper’s discontent with the Eelam Tamil situation, was released on Friday.

*Warning: explicit language*

London Tamils rally to regenerate local area

The Tamil Business Forum based in Croydon, a large town in South London, have protested against plans to open a new betting shop in the town, over growing concerns of the impact gambling has had on the area.

Pongalo Pongal!

Tamil youth in the UK celebrate Thai Pongal and Tamil new years

Katka Kasadara showcases Tamil talent

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.

Young Tamils hold community health check

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.