Australian Tamil writer Shankari Chandran wins the 2023 Miles Franklin award for Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens, which draws on Sri Lanka’s civil war and the experiences of its refugee diaspora — specifically, the Tamil ethnic minority. The London born, Canberra raised author, human rights lawyer and mother of four, picked up Australia’s prestigious literary […]
READ MOREThis autumn, AR Rahman is performing live across Europe, marking his first-ever Europe tour. So far, the confirmed countries for the 2023 concert tour include Germany presented by Tamil.de & A.J.Entertainment, France by Shruthilayah and Switzerland by Thaalam Media. London is potentially on the cards for late September, but this has yet to be confirmed […]
READ MOREVisiting Paris this Summer? Where do you go for the best Baguette in town? According to the latest headlines straight out of France, you have to visit Au Levain des Pyrénées boulangerie and baker Tharshan Selvarajah. Tharshan Selvarajah, a 37 year Tamil baker has won first place in the 30th annual “Grand Prix de la […]
READ MOREA new era for British Tamil music has begun with the launch of Bosco Records, headed by London based music producer Charles Bosco. He has received investment from established industry leaders to back the venture. “Our mission is to provide a platform for South Asian talent in the UK music industry,” says Bosco Records founder […]
READ MORECelebrated Carnatic vocalist Bombay Jayashri is on the road to recovery after suffering an aneurysm in London. The 58-year-old singer was to perform two rare shows of Carnatic compositions and improvisations in England after 15 years. The first at London’s South Bank on the 18th March, followed by another at Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium on the […]
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