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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 […]

A collective of Switzerland based Tamil dancers have been crowned winners of World of Dance Switzerland. The group “Echoes of Roots” performed a routine which incorporated Barathanatyam (Tamil classical dance) and kuthu (Tamil folk dance) – choreographed by @jkredu & @mithuxjanu which showcased the beauty of their roots in Tamil culture. “We are beyond grateful […]

Is “Checkatrade” heading to be the next big digital platform? It could be with their new CEO, a Tamil from San Francisco who once headed Uber Eats in the UK and EMEA. From Portsmouth, in the south of England, Checkatrade is the UK’s leading digital marketplace for helping homeowners find a quality tradesperson. Millions of […]

Earlier in the week, American Tamil artist @ganavya made her UK television debut on the award winning “Later with Jools Holland,” performing her single “Forgive me my,” accompanied by mridangam and harp. Ganavya Doraiswamy, is a New York-born, California based and Tamil Nadu-raised critically acclaimed vocalist, scholar, Carnatic musician and multidisciplinary creator. A soundsmith and […]

Mahajana College, more than a century old institution from Tellippalai, Sri Lanka, is synonymous with producing high-caliber well-rounded students who have ventured globally to establish successful careers and build strong cultural networks wherever they landed. As with many other Tamils who decided to settle in the green pastures of the UK, there was a desire […]