UK and Europe
British Tamil chess player Bodhana Sivanandan Becomes Britain’s No. 1 Female Player
4 out of the top 20 British female chess players are from the Tamil community British Tamil chess player Bodhana Sivanandan becomes Britain’s No. 1 Female Player. The 11-year-old primary school student from Harrow in west London tops the World chess rankings for British female players, compiled by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and updated each […]
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British Bharatanatyam dancers compete in Move It Championships 2026
A team of Bharatanatyam dancers from London are making waves in UK’s dance scene, putting a much welcomed spotlight on the traditional South Indian dance form. Back in 2025, Navarasa Nayakis, founded by dancer & choreographer Luxika Ellalan made it within the top 10 ranking of World of Dance, London edition. This inspired her and […]
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25-year-old French Tamil Athithiya Anantharajah appointed deputy mayor
At just 25 years old, French Tamil Athithiya Anantharajah has been appointed maire adjoint (deputy mayor) of Pontault-Combault – a municipal on the outskirts of Paris, France. From City councillor at 19, the daughter of Tamil refugees escaping the war in Sri Lanka, the French local politician has excelled in the recent municipal race through […]
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British Tamil women showcase saree collection at Paris Fashion Week 2026
There’s something striking about seeing the saree on a global stage, not just as fashion, but as culture. As identity. This month, two British Tamil sisters from London, Nanthini and Banu, the founders of Nangai Boutique, did exactly that. In collaboration with Paris Runway Official, Nangai Boutique by NanB presented a collection of ten pure […]
READ MOREEmpower Her | International Women’s Day 2026
Tamil Professionals Network, Powaii, and Marutham are thrilled to come together to host a collaborative International Women’s Day event celebrating the achievements and successes of Tamil women across diverse career paths. As Tamil professionals, we recognise the cultural burdens and societal pressures that have historically limited women’s career ambitions. Just a generation ago, it was […]
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