Archive for the ‘Speak Out’ Category


The Beauty of Thamil

By Editor - October 13th, 2012

The Beauty of Thamil

Written By: Senthamil Stefi

Within less than 24 hours of release, the video reached over 1,000 views, bringing in a total of nearly 3,000 views upon the date of the challenge. Many were eager to participate as social media feeds began to flood with posts by Thamil youth saying they accept the challenge.



A Challenge To You – SenthamilThings

By Editor - October 3rd, 2012

A Challenge To You - SenthamilThings

“It is up to us to keep our mother tongue alive.” Inside is a video message from Senthamil Stefi, do you accept her challenge?



Sahara Pookal: An Interview with Director Jena K. Siva

By Editor - September 25th, 2012

Sahara Pookal: An Interview with Director Jena K. Siva

Sahara Pookal, is being released this Sunday, September 30th, 2012 at the Markham Theatre which is (Warden and Highway 7) at 6pm. In anticipation of this film, we spoke with Director Jena K. Siva about Sahara Pookal.



Endrum Marapathillai: Mullivaikal Ninaivu Muttram

By Editor - September 18th, 2012

Endrum Marapathillai: Mullivaikal Ninaivu Muttram

By: Pirathanya Arulpirabakar

From my whole month in India, I got to explore the many traditions and cultures hidden in every corner. While on the road trip to Thanjavur, my mom told me that we were going to see a remembrance site that they had created for the genocide of the Tamils. I didn’t expect much …



A heartfelt message.

By Editor - September 7th, 2012

A heartfelt message.

A heartfelt message by Sharmila.

“I always dreamt of giving a wedding speech, look what you made me do Mayuran. I know you are here, I can feel your presence. I remember you telling me that I’m in good hands and I don’t need to worry… my hands are right here please come hold me throughout this speech. I’m not here to tell you how much I love you as you already know. I promise I will let you go in peace so stay with me till I’m done.”



Club Le Mabbu Le

By Editor - August 28th, 2012

Club Le Mabbu Le

Written By: Vinosha Thiyagarajan

In light of the discussion on the CTYA FB Page regarding HipHop Thamizha Adhi’s “Club le Mabbu le” song, I looked into how the portrayal and roles of females in Tamil music has affected our society.



The Dark Ages of Self-Esteem

By Editor - August 25th, 2012

The Dark Ages of Self-Esteem

Written By: Ahalya Kathirkamanathan

Beauty is the word of a thousand images, the very essence of our souls, and the fundamental theme of advertisements we often see intimately embracing the subways, buses and city sidewalks. We have let them secretly into our hearts, allowing their influence to shape our physical attributes either leading to the embrace of our good features, or in most cases, the loathing of our amplified blemishes that will never attain perfection.



What is the world’s oldest language still spoken today?

By Editor - August 22nd, 2012

What is the world's oldest language still spoken today?

RECENT archaeological evidence suggests that Tamil spoken in the Indian sub-continent could have been the language used by the Indus civilisation and even the Sumerians.



Welcome to Canada?

By Editor - August 12th, 2012

Welcome to Canada?

Written by: Abirami Raj

By now you all probably heard of the 70-year old Tamil grandma who was deported after a failed claim. I usually don’t write but after reading the article, I could not, not write.



TYO-Canada: I Remember’83

By Editor - July 25th, 2012

TYO-Canada: I Remember'83

A creative video worth sharing by TYO-Canada, “I Remember ’83”