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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 […]

What started off as a short film about the Tamil community in France, has blossomed into a full length feature film premiering at the highly acclaimed 81st Venice Film Festival. French Tamil actor and director Lawrence Valin  directorial debut “Little Jaffna”, is set in La Chappelle in central Paris. The area is known to residents […]

The three Tamil food businesses we spotted at the recent Hampton Court Palace Food Festival 2024. Jaffna Kitchen : A South London based entity, operating dark kitchens specialising in street food favourites, to include; mutton rolls, kothu & devilled dishes. To increase their  brand awareness, they have been presenting at food festivals across London. Amrutha […]

A diaspora Tamil entrepreneur, DJ & music producer, has returned to his country of birth to reconnect with his roots. Born in Jaffna and raised in London, Robert Rajeswaran aka @rob_r_music , has had a enthralling journey that has taken him full circle – from war torn northern Sri Lanka, to the UK, a stint […]