Australia and New Zealand
Australian Tamil footballer Nishan Velupillay makes his international debut
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 […]
READ MOREMangai | International Women’s Day
Tamil institute for leadership & excellence, present MANGAI | மங்கை, an evening celebrating Tamil women from a diverse range of professions. The annual international women’s day networking event takes place on Friday 8th March in London, featuring inspirational UK based Eelam Tamil women. Anisha Kiri (Barrister) Pritt (Artist/ Musician) Mathu Selva (Technology Consultant) Julia Anton […]
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Idols of Mud and Water by Australian Tamil artist Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran
Opening this month in the UK is Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran’s first institutional solo exhibition in Europe, funded by Creative Australia and Creative Scotland. The Sydney based Tamil artist is delighted to present Idols of Mud and Water at Tramway’s main gallery, a former Tram depot in Glasgow on Friday 24th November and running until April […]
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Australian Tamil Nirmal Saverimuttu appointed Virgin Voyages CEO
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 […]
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Tamils in theatre: International plays, musicals and Tamil stories
From Hamilton to Annie, and award winning Tamil stories. Here’s what’s happening in the wonderful world of theatre, and the Tamil talent working tirelessly onstage and behind the scenes. 1. The Father and the Assassin Dates: 08 Sept – 14 Oct 2023 The Father and the Assassin, the smash hit play about the assassination of […]
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