Hybrid Dancer, Meshach Anujan AsokanBy Editor - February 15th, 2015 Today’s #TalentTuesday showcases Canadian Tamil talent Meshach Anujan Asokan, seen in the videos below, who performs complex and unique styles of dances – mastering genres like gaana, hiphop, reggae, etc. This production was created by Tamil youth, support and encourage their talents by providing them with your feedback!
A Critical Analysis – Nation, Homeland, and Self-determinationBy Editor - February 15th, 2015 The liberation struggle of Tamil Eelam focuses on three basic fundamental principles: nation, homeland and self-determination. In layman’s term: Nation identifies the Eelam Tamil people as a distinct ethnic group on the island, homeland refers to the physical space occupied by the Eelam Tamil population for centuries and self-determination refers to the political autonomy that is vested within the people. Therefore, these words are not something that we ask ownership to but it’s naturally inherent to the Eelam Tamil struggle. To destroy the liberation movement, the Sri Lankan government has to effectively dismantle these three principles from history, present and ensure it never permeates into the future. The founding fathers of Sri Lanka were clever when they built the Sri Lankan state because they made these concepts exclusive to Sri Lankans by basing the state on chauvinist Sinhala-Buddhist ideology. To understand the fundamental principles, we also need to understand how the Sri Lankan state is structured to preserve Sinhala ideology while destroying the inherent principles of the Eelam struggle. Thulirkal – Fashion Trendsetter, Kishanth Raveendran!By Editor - February 13th, 2015 Since I was a kid, I was always interested in fashion. Of course, it was hard not to be while growing up in Paris, France, which is known as the capital of fashion. I had adopted a very European style that portrayed classy and elegance, however when I moved to Canada, I felt insecure to continue dressing this way, as it did not seem to be the look here. So, I started following the trends of that time, and dressed myself with an urban, hip hop style (oversized clothing, bandanas galore, timberlands, etc.). But as time went by, I felt I was being unrealistic and decided to bring back my European style, where I felt more comfortable and happy. News Release: CTYA Welcomes NPC ResolutionBy Editor - February 12th, 2015 On February 10th, 2015, the Northern Provincial Council (NPC), with overwhelming support, passed a resolution calling for an international investigation into the ongoing genocide perpetrated by the Sri Lankan Government against Eelam Tamils. The Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance (CTYA) welcomes this resolution as a meaningful move towards justice and the freedom of the Eelam Tamil Nation. Chronicles of a Tamil Freshman – Part 3By Editor - February 9th, 2015 Claire’s rose-shaped pendant triggered a flashback to July 20th, 2009—The Annual Top Tamil Teen Competition. The competition was geared towards Tamil teenagers, and offered games in a variety of subjects, such as Athletics, English, Mathematics, and a fashion show finale. The winners (one boy and one girl) received a $500 cash prize, an article in the Metro Star newspaper, and of course, the opportunity for Tamil parents to make this public announcement to relatives around the globe: “So, I don’t know if you heard, but my brilliant child just won this world-renowned, cut-throat, impossible-to-win competition. What has your child done lately, hmm?”
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