Facing the pervasive climate of fear and militarisation with resilience and defiance, Tamil students in the North-East have exceled at recent national exams.
Topping the national GCE mathematics examination in Sri Lanka, Kamalavasan, from Uduppitti American Mission College, achieved 3 As (3.1167 z points).
The second highest grade nationally in Science was achieved by another Tamil student - Sanjayan.
Their success has been praised by the Tamil nation the world over, from their home towns, to their peers across the diaspora.