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Bharatanatyam world record in Colombo sparks row over recognition and costs
A Guinness World Record set by nearly 5,000 Bharatanatyam dancers at Galle Face in Colombo has sparked controversy, after activists questioned why the official recognition was awarded to organisers and an overseas instructor rather than the thousands of performers who paid to take part. The SANGAMAM-2026 event, held on 14 June, saw 4,988 dancers successfully set a new Guinness World Record for…

Trudeau’s Tamil legacy

Jan 7, 2025
Thusiyan Nandakumar
Whilst the Canadian Prime Minister's tenure was not without its shortcomings, he leaves behind a legacy of landmark achievements that his successor must build upon.

Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation

Jan 7, 2025
The North-East has some of the highest rates of alcohol consumption on the whole island

36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan

Jan 7, 2025
More than a third of land designated for urban planning in Kilinochchi district remains under Sri Lankan military control.

Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians

Jan 6, 2025
In one of his final acts as leader of the Liberal Party, Justin Trudeau paid tribute to Tamil Canadians.

Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on

Jan 6, 2025
The 25th anniversary of the assassination of Kumar Ponnambalam was commemorated in Jaffna this week.

‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran

Jan 5, 2025
Wigneswaran emphasised the critical need for a “proper settlement” to the ethnic question, as he rejected a decline in Tamil nationalism.

Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice

Jan 3, 2025
Pierre Poilievre celebrates Tamil heritage month and honors contributions of Tamil Canadians.

Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi

Jan 3, 2025
A signature protest organised to demand the release of Tamil political prisoners was obstructed by Sri Lankan police.

Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils

Jan 2, 2025
Amid ongoing calls for accountability over war crimes, the appointment of Major General Lasantha Rodrigo and Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda as commanders of the Sri Lanka Army and Navy raises concerns within the Tamil community

Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings

Jan 2, 2025

Trinco 5

On this day 19 years ago, five Tamil students were summarily executed by Sri Lanka's Special Task Force, whilst they spent an afternoon on the beach in Trincomalee.

To date, no one has been held accountable for the murder.

Trudeau’s Tamil legacy
Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings
Trudeau’s Tamil legacy
Tamils in Kilinochchi protest over liquor shop proliferation
36% of urban land in Kilinochchi remains under Sri Lankan military occupation – Shritharan
Justin Trudeau pays tribute to 'history, resilience and strength' of Tamil Canadians
Assassinated Tamil lawyer remembered 25 years on
‘Tamils will not trust NPP until proper settlement is found’ – C V Wigneswaran
Conservative leader of Canada honors Tamil heritage and calls for justice
Sri Lanka police obstruct peaceful signature campaign in Kilinochchi
Sri Lanka appoints new army and navy commanders as calls for justice persist among Tamils
Still searching for justice - 19 years on from Trinco 5 killings