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Defying age, and winning the hearts of millions across the global Tamil diaspora and homelands, are these inspiring elders who recently competed in the 22nd Asia Masters Athletics Championships held in the Philippines. Representing Sri Lanka was 71-year-old Mullaitivu resident, Mrs Akhila Thiru Nayagi (Akila Thirunayaki). Competing barefoot, the Tamil grand mother won two gold […]

There’s a notion many carry, that dreams have an age limit, that aspirations grow old with us. Ramesh Vethanayagam wasn’t one of them. He embodied the spirit of a young man eager to soak up the world, much like the very first time one gazes upon a movie screen with wonder. On the surface, Ramesh […]

The Chief Pharmacist at London Ambulance Service has been recognised with a prestigious industry award for leading the work to transform the Trust’s vital pharmaceutical services. British Tamil, Sumithra Maheswaran, the Chief Pharmacist at London Ambulance Service was crowned Innovation Champion at the 2023 ALF Awards. Sumithra joined the Trust six years ago in the […]

Sir Richard Branson, the eccentric British Tycoon, has announced his new CEO for Virgin Voyages – Virgin’s branch of adult-only cruise ships & luxury vacations. Earlier in the month, Branson appointed Nirmal Saverimuttu, an Australian of Sri Lankan Tamil heritage, as Virgin Voyages new Chief Executive Office. Born in Zambia and raised in Australia, Nirmal […]

Last night, British Tamil Dr Lalitha Iyer received “Woman of the Year” at the 21st annual Asian Achievers Awards, where leading South Asians from across the UK were honoured for their contribution to British society. Dr Iyer is the Chief Medical Officer for NHS Frimley, as well as a Queen’s Award winner for inspirational voluntary […]