Tag Posts: tamil nadu
Ilaiyaraaja’s Valiant Symphony No.1 Premieres in London
On March 8, 2025, legendary Indian film composer Ilaiyaraaja made history with the world premiere of his first western symphony – “Valiant” Symphony No.1 at the prestigious Apollo (Eventim), Hammersmith, London. From Pannayapuram in Tamil Nadu, Ilaiyaraaja, at 82 years old, became the first Indian in history to compose a full Western symphony. Composed in […]
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Tamil food inspired mural by Singaporean street artist goes viral
Come, let’s eat, is a gigantic four storey high mural in Ukkadam, Tamil Nadu, painted in 9 days by Singaporean artist Yip Yew Chong. Immersing in the local community and culture, the street mural artist took inspiration from the culinary delights of the region – a banana leaf laden with Vadai, Thosai, Uthapam, idli, podi […]
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Tamil elders win big at the 2023 Asia Masters Athletics Championships
Defying age, and winning the hearts of millions across the global Tamil diaspora and homelands, are these inspiring elders who recently competed in the 22nd Asia Masters Athletics Championships held in the Philippines. Representing Sri Lanka was 71-year-old Mullaitivu resident, Mrs Akhila Thiru Nayagi (Akila Thirunayaki). Competing barefoot, the Tamil grand mother won two gold […]
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Tamil folk art at London Fashion Week 2023
A Tamil fashion designer pays tribute to Tamil folk art, at London Fashion Week 2023. Vino Supraja, an ethical and sustainable fashion brand from Tamil Nadu in southern India, unveiled it’s ‘Purisai’ collection – an ode to the ancient folk art Therukoothu on the global stage. Therukoothu, a traditional Tamil street theatre, served as the […]
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Tamil language documentary wins Oscar
At yesterday’s Oscars, South India was in the spotlight. A Tamil language documentary about rescued elephants has won an Oscar for Best Documentary in the Short Film Category at the 95th Academy Awards. Set in the Mudumai National Park in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, The Elephant Whisperers, the documentary directed by Kartiki […]
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