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The Harper Lee Prize is awarded annually to a published work of fiction that best illuminates the role of lawyers in society and their power to effect change. Canadian Tamil writer Sharon Bala picks up the 2019 prize for her debut novel. “The Boat People is a spellbinding and timely novel that provokes a deeply […]

Congratulations to Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi, who has bagged the Best Actor award for his recent Kollywood film ‘Super Deluxe’ at the 10th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The festival in Victoria, Melbourne runs from the 8th till 17 August. “I can’t thank my director and Mitu enough. I was begging for […]

A short award-winning documentary titled Kamali by London based film-maker Sasha Rainbow is being screened at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on Friday, August 16, at 3 pm. Kamali is about a single Tamil mother’s fight for her daughter’s empowerment through skateboarding. Seven-year-old Kamali is the only girl skateboarder in Mahabalipuram, a small fishing […]

It’s 2019 and in some progressive parts of the world, diversity is embraced. Unfortunately, it seems as though Singapore & Malaysia haven’t received the memo, especially those who work within the advertising world! Some call it racism, apologists will call it ignorance. Whatever you choose to call it, it’s clear to see that the darker […]

The Live Aid concerts in 1985 would not have been possible without the contribution of Tamil businessman Tan Sri Ananda Krishnan. American newspaper Newsweek credits Ananda as providing the brainpower and seed-funding for the historic events. Held in London’s Wembley Arena (attended by 72,000) & Philadelphia’s John. F. Kennedy stadium (attended by 100,000), along with […]

After claiming the title of the Australian Poetry Slam Sydney & NSW Champion at the Sydney Opera House, Tamil independent artist ‘Srisha’ embarked on her journey to use her platform to discuss socio-political issues through her poetry and music. Her controversial verses on “Colonise My Melanin” and “Tamil Genocide” saw her rise in Sydney’s underground […]

The Sadness of Geography: My Life as a Tamil Exile is the new book by Toronto based writer Logathasan Tharmathurai, who recounts his harrowing journey as a teenage refugee in the quest for a better life, never giving up on his dream of seeing his family again. Born to a wealthy family in northern Sri […]

19-year-old Dilani Selvanathan from London is the first Tamil woman to compete as a finalist in Miss England 2019. The pageant takes place this Thursday. Miss England celebrates the achievements of women and showcases positive role models to inspire others. In a special feature published in The Times Magazine, Miss England was stated as being […]

During our visit to Canada in June 2019, Toronto based chef ‘Fusion by T’ hosted an unforgettable Banana leaf Tamil feast inspired by the traditional Filipino style of eating (with hands) known as Kamayan. What was originally meant to be a casual BBQ in the park for a few friends, similar to what he cooked […]

Flying in all the way from Tamil Nadu in Southern India, Ambujam came to support her son Subha Ramiah who is currently participating in the culinary reality show ‘Masterchef’ USA, which is in its 10th season. In the first episode, Subha cooked a chicken & sausage Jambalaya with Raita, a fusion of New Orleans (Cajun) […]