Archive for the ‘Cafe’ Category


Thaalam 2017 – Greetings from John Sprovieri

By Editor - July 14th, 2017

Thaalam 2017 - Greetings from John Sprovieri

May 24th, 2017 Dear Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance, On behalf of the City of Brampton Members of Council, I wish to extend our congratulations and warmest greetings to everyone in attendance and supporting the Thaalam 2017: The Ultimate Gaana Competition. I congratulate CTYA on their volunteerism, organization and commitment to the community. Youth organizations are…



Thaalam 2017 Greetings – TDSB Trustee Parthi Kandavel

By Editor - July 11th, 2017

Thaalam 2017 Greetings - TDSB Trustee Parthi Kandavel

I would like to extend my support to the Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) and their valued work. CTYA is a non-profit organization that includes many Tamil youth clubs in the GTA and across Canada, creating opportunities and events for Tamil youth so that they may realize their life’s potential and contribute to all that Canada has to offer.



Greetings from Andrea Howarth – Thaalam 2017

By Editor - July 11th, 2017

Greetings from Andrea Howarth - Thaalam 2017

By promoting and celebrating your heritage and culture, Tamil community members and organizations like the CTYA set an example for all Ontarians, reminding us to embrace the many unique cultures that make Ontario such a great place to call home. The CTYA efforts at this event, and throughout the year, help to strengthen our province, while developing future community leaders and engaged citizens.



Thaalam 2017 Greetings from Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

By Editor - July 5th, 2017

Thaalam 2017 Greetings from Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

I am happy to offer support for Thaalam 2017 in their rousing artistic works. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the organizers who spent hours putting this together and wish all participants a wonderful time!



Thaalam 2017 Greetings from Anthony Perruzza

By Editor - June 23rd, 2017

Thaalam 2017 Greetings from Anthony Perruzza

As Councillor for City of Toronto Ward 8, York West, I would like to take this opportunity to support Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA), a not-for-profit youth organization committed to empowering Canadian Tamil youth to become outstanding leaders and citizens in society.



Thaalam 2017 Greetings from MP Gary Anandasangaree

By Editor - June 20th, 2017

Thaalam 2017 Greetings from MP Gary Anandasangaree

As we celebrate Canada 150, we reflect on our shared Canadian values. Paramount to our identity is the strength we draw from our varied cultural backgrounds. Through this event, the Arts & Culture Council of CTYA provides an opportunity for Tamil youth to display our rich Tamil heritage and culture.

Best wishes to all the competing teams and congratulations to all who dedicated their time and hard work to make this event a success.



RFT Iron in Heels – Don’t Fear Trading in Breasts for Pectorals

By Editor - February 12th, 2016

RFT Iron in Heels - Don’t Fear Trading in Breasts for Pectorals

Bottom line – your pectorals are one of your major muscle groups, which are activated by push movements. It is important to evenly strengthen them to counter the development of your back muscles. So, remove any association behind chest exercises and losing breast tissue because, the reason behind any possible loss of breast tissue is due to OVERALL loss of fat mass brought on due to physical activity as a whole.



TECC – Volleyball 2016

By Editor - February 12th, 2016

TECC - Volleyball 2016

The battle to crown the new Tamileelam Challenge cup Champion is fast approaching, as the Athletics Council of CTYA are going to be hosting the 2016 Volleyball Tamil Eelam Challenge Cup. We welcome everyone to the tournament and we are looking to have teams from 6 to 10 players. If you wish to register a team, please email: athletics@ctya.org or contact 416-428-8467. Registration is open untilSaturday, February 27th 2016.



Koffeedate – Redefining South Asian Matchmaking

By Editor - December 3rd, 2015

Koffeedate – Redefining South Asian Matchmaking

Written By: Ahalya Kathirkamanathan Thanusan Chelvarajah is a dedicated, imminent entrepreneur, and the mastermind behind Koffeedate, a mobile dating application that caters to the South Asian community.  Although a newcomer to tech start-ups, the extensive market research conducted over an entire summer by Thanusan and his team, which include a marketing genius and a software…



Janaath Vijayaseelan, Cross Roads: Pick A Path

By Editor - September 15th, 2015

Janaath Vijayaseelan, Cross Roads: Pick A Path

Life does not always play out according to plan. One way or another every individual is met with cross roads. Cross roads that will either throw you down the drain, or bring you to new heights in life. Such was the case for Arrun Durai, a Toronto based software engineer that had everything he ever needed from life. Which is quite hard to believe, considering the fact that he is an orphaned child, raised amongst other orphaned children.

Like all men, Arrun too falls in love. Love is beautiful, although at times love is not always as beautiful as portrayed. Sometimes, love is what causes a mans downfall, and in Arruns case, it may have been his defeat.