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14 years ago, Thusha Kamaleswaran was paralysed after being caught in the crossfire of a gang fight. The five-year-old was dancing in the aisle of her uncle’s shop when she was gunned down. The CCTV footage shocked the world. Fast forward to 2025, the British Tamil is now studying medicine at Cambridge university, and has […]

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 […]