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The shortlists for the 21st Asian Achievers Awards have been revealed. Among them is Murugesvaran ‘Subby’ Subramaniam, a British Tamil, who was born in Kampar Ipoh Perak, Malaysia. He was raised in Malaysia until the age of 19. In April 2023, Subby was appointed as the Royal Air Force’s Warrant Office. “Throughout my career, I have had the […]

Australian Tamil writer Shankari Chandran wins the 2023 Miles Franklin award for Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, which draws on Sri Lanka’s civil war and the experiences of its refugee diaspora — specifically, the Tamil ethnic minority. The London born, Canberra raised author, human rights lawyer and mother of four, picked up Australia’s prestigious literary […]

Eason Rajah has been appointed a High Court Judge in England. His appointment was approved by the King and will take effect from 18th April 2023. Born in Ipoh, Malaysia, the 56 year old Eason Rajah KC will be known as The Honourable Mr Justice Rajah. The Lord Chief Justice will assign Eason Rajah KC […]

January is a culturally significant month for the Tamil community across the globe, including those living in London. In the capital, the Tamil community marked Thai Pongal – the Tamil harvest festival, and Tamil Heritage Month with numerous events in various London boroughs. These included exhibitions, cultural shows, feasts and more, showcasing the rich Tamil […]

Copper Ceylon, an opulent restaurant and cocktail bar in Bromley, founded by British Tamil couple Haran & Dion Thuriarajah, hosted a fundraiser for three charities working against the odds in Sri Lanka. Haran who travels to Sri Lanka frequently for various charity projects, contacted friends to support. “I am currently in Srilanka and have spoken […]