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Margazhi Mahotsavam 2019 in the UK | presented by I for India
I for India are proud to present Margazhi Mahotsavam in the UK. The one-day festival features three back to back performances, each showcasing a wonderful act from Southern India. The final running-order is yet to be confirmed. Spiritual / Well-being discourse – Shri. Dushyanth Sridhar Classical Music (Instrumental) – Shri. Mandolin (Uppalapu) Rajesh Classical Music […]
READ MOREApoorva Raagangal 2019 – Charity Tamil Music Concert in London
“Apoorva Raagangal 2019” is one of the longest-running Tamil music events in the UK, that continues to feature an array of wonderful artists from South India & Sri Lanka. Concern Sri Lanka Foundation is proud to present “Apoorva Raagangal 2019” on the 5th October 2019 at the Beck Theatre in Hayes. The unmissable concert for […]
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The Tamil business tycoon behind historic 1985 Live Aid Concerts
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 […]
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The Sadness of Geography: My Life as a Tamil Exile by Toronto writer Logathasan Tharmathurai
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 […]
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Dilani Selvanathan – The first Tamil woman to compete in Miss England 2019
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 […]
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