Posts Tagged ‘News’


Happy Pongal! பொங்கல் மற்றும் புதுவருட நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்!

By Editor - January 13th, 2013

Happy Pongal! பொங்கல் மற்றும் புதுவருட நல்வாழ்த்துக்கள்!

On behalf of CTYA’s Blog Team, we would like to extend our warmest Thai Pongal wishes!

அனைத்து தமிழ் உறவுகளுக்கும் கனேடிய தமிழ் இளையோர் ஒன்றியத்தின் உறுப்பினர்கள் மற்றும் இயக்குனர்களின் சார்பில் எமது இதயம் கனிந்த தைப்பொங்கல் மற்றும் தமிழ் புதுவருட நல்வாழ்த்துகள்!



Celebrating Our Rich Heritage: Tamil Heritage Month 2013!

By Editor - January 12th, 2013

Celebrating Our Rich Heritage: Tamil Heritage Month 2013!

Tamil Heritage has been rich and thriving throughout thousands of years. From religious architecture, sculpture, painting, music, dance, theater, language, philosophy, medical systems, rituals, cuisine, and textiles- it sure is one of a kind.



Thulirkal: Rising Star Kokilan Maheswaran!

By Editor - January 11th, 2013

Thulirkal: Rising Star Kokilan Maheswaran!

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.



Oscar Nomination for Pi’s Lullaby!

By Editor - January 10th, 2013

Oscar Nomination for Pi's Lullaby!

Pi’s Lullaby, a Tamil song played at the beginning of the movie, Life of Pi, has been selected as one of the Oscar Academy Award Nominations in the Original Music Category. The song was sung by singer Bombay Jayashri & music by Mychael Danna.



Popular Mechanics At Work!

By Editor - January 7th, 2013

Popular Mechanics At Work!

Written By: Education and Career Development Council of Canadian Tamil Youth Alliance

In order to inspire the students and help them gain exposure to the “real life” of engineering and robotics, program coordinators took 20 students on a trip to a Toyota Plant in Cambridge, ON.



Top Talents 2012 – A Night to Remember!

By Editor - January 2nd, 2013

Top Talents 2012 - A Night to Remember!

Written By: CTYA Blogs Team

The Top Talents Awards Gala is about investing in the youth. Through the accomplishments of our youth, is important to show society that Tamil youth are continuing to make positive contributions to society. Hosting an Awards Gala as such will only guarantee that one day in the future we will have our very first Canadian Tamil athlete, artist, or entrepreneur who will be recognized in a more national and international scale.



Happy Birthday! CTYA’s Blog turned 3!

By Editor - January 1st, 2013

Happy Birthday! CTYA's Blog turned 3!

Happy Birthday to us! Today, CTYA’s Blog turned 3! A special thanks to all our writers who’ve brought us thoughtful, educational, and interesting stories, poetry and articles. Keep a look out for new interesting articles and stories we will bring you this year!



TYO REACH – November Issue Now Avaliable!

By Editor - December 28th, 2012

TYO REACH - November Issue Now Avaliable!

TYO REACH is now avaliable for download!



Student Summer Opportunities!

By Editor - December 28th, 2012

Student Summer Opportunities!

Summer Student applications are now being accepted at The Regional Municipality of York. Please encourage those who qualify to apply. Deadline is January 17th.



December 26, 2004.

By Editor - December 26th, 2012

December 26, 2004.

December 26, 2004 will be a day that we will mark down as one of the most destructive days of our times. A Tsunami, of a 9.0 magnitude earthquake originated from Sumatra, Indonesia, and took with it the lives of many. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the energy released during this Tsunami is equal to 23,000 Hiroshima type atomic bombs!