Archive for the ‘Speak Out’ Category
Are you doing your part?By Editor - March 20th, 2013 |
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Written By: Mathusan Mahalingam The Tamil Youth Community is a community that continues to fight back. So many Tamil youth have dedicated so much of their time and energy is hopes of securing a legitimate solution for our fellow kin in Tamileelam. |
Lack of Development on the Recent US Draft Resolution on Sri LankaBy Editor - March 19th, 2013 |
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By: The Human Rights Advocacy Council of CTYA from Geneva The students all over Tamil Nadu have been voicing strong opposition to Indian government’s stance on Tamil genocide in Sri Lanka. Follow Loyolahungerstrike on facebook for current developments on Student protests. |
A Merciless ActBy Editor - March 2nd, 2013 |
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Written By: Human Rights and Advocacy Council of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) Unfortunately, Balachandran is not the start nor end of these merciless killings. The Sri Lankan Government has a long history of separating and targeting Tamil children and women. |
A Mother Language To be Proud Of!By Editor - February 21st, 2013 |
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Written by: Mathusan Mahalingam International Mother Language Day, February 21, was proclaimed by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in November 1999. While we should always be celebrating our Tamil language, heritage and language, having days set aside to celebrate ensures that we spend some time to reflect on our heritage. |
Sustainable Transportation System and Economic Development of TamileelamBy Editor - January 30th, 2013 |
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Written By: Ruban S. When was the last time someone asked you to imagine for a purpose? How did your imagination inspire you and others? |
Inadmissible Journey to SuccessBy Editor - January 23rd, 2013 |
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Written By: Dineash Joseph-Peter Growing up for me was different, I was interested in things that normally other kids would over look, or just simply did not consider. As a kid I would look forward to watching Pasquale Carpino over something on TVO. I didn’t know exactly what attracted me so much to watching an old singing chef cook Italian food, but I certainly knew that I was happy watching it. |
Thulirkal: Social Media Entertainer, Vinsia Maharajah!By Editor - January 18th, 2013 |
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Vinsia Maharajah is a young talented individual with a passion for acting and entertaining. She is known for her YouTube channel and for being the founder and main admin of the Tamil Memes Facebook page. She uses social media to be able to entertain and inspire others, while bringing the Tamil community together. Let’s hear from Vinsia! |
Asvini in AfricaBy Editor - January 17th, 2013 |
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Written By: Asvini Ravindran As some of you may already know, I have been selected to represent Canada by volunteering in South Africa this summer with International Student Volunteers (ISV), a volunteer and travel organization. I’m seeking your sponsorship, so that I can make a difference abroad this summer. |
Thulirkal: Rising Star Kokilan Maheswaran!By Editor - January 11th, 2013 |
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Kokilan Maheswaran strives to inspire a generation of others who share the same goals and desires that he has for the culture of cinema, acting, and artistry. He wants to be an inspiration to such youth so that in the future, the Tamil community could welcome the acting field more openly. He has completed several modeling shoots, a few music videos, and 2 feature films. His latest venture is “The Numb” illustrates the repercussions of drug abuse. This film was directed by Priyanthan Sathasivam, and is slated for a 2013 release. |
Women are NOT Objects!By Editor - January 6th, 2013 |
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Written By: Hiranniya Yoga In Jyoti’s case, 6 men have robbed her of her happiness, innocence and dignity. How does one find the heart to say such insensitive things, or do such a heinous crime to a beautiful lady? |