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Meet London based Dr Jana Denzel, the first Eelam Tamil contestant on BBC’s hit show “The Apprentice – Series 19.” The Harley street based award winning cosmetic dentist, lecturer and entrepreneur was awarded the Best Young Doctor London at the Dentistry Awards in 2021. Since then he has built a leading Harley Street cosmetic dentistry […]

A 100-year-old Tamil owned street-food stall in Georgetown Penang, Malaysia has been honoured in the MICHELIN guide’s “Bib Gourmand” category for its affordable yet exceptional dining for 2025. Ravi’s Claypot Apom Manis stall, established since 1920, is located at Keat Hoe (formerly known as Swee Kong Coffee Shop). Led by third generation chef Balasivan Nilumagan, […]

A Gourmet Dining Experience Worth the Journey Forget everything you know about buffets. The recently opened Mova redefines the concept, blending a luxury buffet dining experience with South Asian flavours, live-station cooking, cocktail bars and breathtaking interiors. Located in Slough (Colnbrook-By-Pass, SL3 OEH) on the outskirts of London, Mova offers a one-of-a-kind destination dining experience. […]

A collective of Switzerland based Tamil dancers have been crowned winners of World of Dance Switzerland. The group “Echoes of Roots” performed a routine which incorporated Barathanatyam (Tamil classical dance) and kuthu (Tamil folk dance) – choreographed by @jkredu & @mithuxjanu which showcased the beauty of their roots in Tamil culture. “We are beyond grateful […]

Magizhan Santhors Teams Up with Budapest Symphonic Orchestra for Tribute to Eelam Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran. British Tamil music producer and composer Magizhan Santhors (மகிழன்) has partnered with the Budapest Symphonic Orchestra to create a poignant tribute to Eelam Tamil national leader Velupillai Prabhakaran and the fallen soldiers of Eelam. Born in Alaveddy, Jaffna, Santhors’ early […]

Returning to London after his sold-out 2023 Wembley Arena concert, Sid Sriram performed at the iconic 02 Arena in London on Sunday evening. Mesmerising audiences at the packed house, the Chennai born, American Tamil singer performed continuously for three hours, opening with a Carnatic rendition of a prayer to Lord Ganesh, then flowing effortlessly between […]

Australian Tamil footballer Nishan Velupillay made his international debut for Australia’s National team in their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier. The 23-year-old Melbourne player of Sri Lankan Tamil heritage kept Australia’s World Cup dream alive with his goal, beating China 3-1. We look forward to seeing more of Nishan Vellupillay in the coming months, on […]

Saravanaa Bhavan, a popular Indian vegetarian restaurant from Southern India (Tamil Nadu), have opened their 101st international branch in Kenton, North West London. The brand new 160-seater restaurant on Kenton road, with over half a million pound investment, features a state of the art kitchen, spacious and plush interior, with cocktail and fresh juice bar. […]

Hot on the steps of “Never Have I Ever” and “The Kandasamys”, the soon to be released “Pradeeps of Pittsburg” follows the lives of a South Asian family (most likely Tamil) in the diaspora. The Amazon Prime series, out on October 17th, features a cast of talented Tamil actors in the lead roles – including […]

Yaaley, meaning lullaby, is a British Tamil short film by London based independent film-maker Appu Satha, supported by his friends & co-producers Theepika (Trishnika) and Abina-Abi, was released at a house full screening in Wandsworth Cineworld last July. In 2014, Appu launched StepOn, a platform for independent artists, which spurred on his interests as a […]