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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…

Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu

Feb 24, 2025
A Sri Lankan Magistrate has ordered the remand of 32 Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu until March 7, 2025, following their arrest by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters.

Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change

Feb 24, 2025
The Sri Lankan government has issued an extraordinary gazette continuing the ban on several Tamil diaspora groups.

Dragon - A strong foundation

Feb 22, 2025
Gopi Selva
Ashwath Marimuthu returns with his sophomore feature ‘Dragon’ starring Pradeep Ranganathan, who also follows his directorial and starring debut to collaborate with his long time friend.

Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam - An underbaked rom-com

Feb 22, 2025
Gopi Selva
Dhanush continues his directorial journey into directing with his latest film romantic comedy ‘Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam,’ featuring an ensemble cast of youngsters and newcomers.

Shritharan condemns Sri Lanka’s defence budget, calls for federalism

Feb 22, 2025
In a speech delivered in the Sri Lankan Parliament, Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shritharan Sivagnanam strongly condemned the government’s allocation of LKR 432 billion for defence in the 2025 budget. 

Sri Lanka’s Budget: Funding occupation

Feb 22, 2025
This budget signals an unsettling continuation of the Sri Lankan state’s militarised grip over their lands and lives.

Sri Lanka claims rising violence is attempt to sabotage Easter Bombing probe

Feb 22, 2025
Sri Lanka is experiencing a surge in organised crime and targeted assassinations, with the government claiming that recent violence aims to undermine fresh investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings.

A multicultural Pongal celebration in Pittsburgh celebrates Tamil identity

Feb 22, 2025
Anjali Rabindran
Pongal Sangamam, hosted by Kelir Books’ We Are Tamil Too (WATT) and the Fulbright Association in the United States, was a vibrant celebrated linguistic and cultural diversity centered around Pongal, the Tamil harvest festival in Pittsburg last month.

Court order to release paddy fields remains unenforced, says MP Ravikaran

Feb 22, 2025

A court order to release the Thuvarankulam canal and surrounding paddy fields, located in the Manthai East Division of Mullaitivu District, has not been implemented, more than a year after it was issued, according to Vanni District MP Thurairasa Ravikaran.

Sri Lankan navy arrests four Indian fishermen

Feb 22, 2025

Fishermen arrested in Mannar

The Sri Lankan Navy arrested four Indian fishermen along with their boat in the Mannar Sea yesterday, alleging that they had trespassed into Sri Lankan waters and engaged in illegal fishing.

Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu
Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change
Dragon - A strong foundation
Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam - An underbaked rom-com
Shritharan condemns Sri Lanka’s defence budget, calls for federalism
Sri Lanka’s Budget: Funding occupation
Sri Lanka claims rising violence is attempt to sabotage Easter Bombing probe
A multicultural Pongal celebration in Pittsburgh celebrates Tamil identity
Court order to release paddy fields remains unenforced, says MP Ravikaran
Sri Lankan navy arrests four Indian fishermen
Sri Lankan court remands 32 Indian fishermen amidst protests in Tamil Nadu
Sri Lanka continues ban on Tamil organisations despite government change
Dragon - A strong foundation
Nilavaku En Mel Innadi Kobam - An underbaked rom-com
Shritharan condemns Sri Lanka’s defence budget, calls for federalism
Sri Lanka’s Budget: Funding occupation
Sri Lanka claims rising violence is attempt to sabotage Easter Bombing probe
A multicultural Pongal celebration in Pittsburgh celebrates Tamil identity
Court order to release paddy fields remains unenforced, says MP Ravikaran
Sri Lankan navy arrests four Indian fishermen