Archive for the ‘Poetry/Art’ 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.



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.



How to Win My Heart

By Editor - February 9th, 2016

How to Win My Heart

  I do not need A diamond ring Or your empty words Of a grand wedding What I need Is to see How you care For your queen I want to see The bond that runs Between a mother And her son So show me Your love and respect For your precious mother Whom you…



Midila Writes – The Tear-Shaped Island

By Editor - January 26th, 2016

Midila Writes - The Tear-Shaped Island

Written By: Midila Anton The Body Of my home Carries the struggles Of my people – The tear-shaped island   Midila Anton is wrapping up her final year in Kinesiology and Health Science at York University. Passionate about social issues, she is highly involved in the community. She is the founder and president of the…



I am Canadian, but I am Thamizh first

By Editor - January 10th, 2016

I am Canadian, but I am Thamizh first

As a Tamil
As a Canadian
As a Tamil Canadian
It is my duty
To carry forward
My first language
My mother tongue
Enathu thai mozhi
Thamizh



Petals of my Skin

By Editor - November 24th, 2015

Petals of my Skin

Petals of my skin
Mapping my identity
Flourishing to embrace the beauty of our differences



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.



Remembering You

By Editor - June 7th, 2015

Remembering You

But I will wait for you
Until time ends and restarts again
To build up our dreams
On the clouds of realities



Artist, Suthan Vaheesar

By Editor - June 2nd, 2015

Artist, Suthan Vaheesar

He is the young talent behind Suthan Art which has over 28,000 fans. He is a self-taught artist who constantly strives to bring out photo realism through his art work. He uses dry media such as pencils, pastels, and pencil colours.