Posts Tagged ‘TAMIL’
Danga Maari Dance Cover by ZillasBy Editor - March 31st, 2015 |
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This week’s Talent Tuesday feature are the Zillas! The Zillas are a Toronto-based dance team combining the skills of city-wide, versatile dancers. They have created a dance cover to the popular Gaana song ‘Danga Maari’ from the film Anegan. This dance group’s first debut was at CTYA’s Thaalam 2014 competition where they placed 2nd. Thaalam 2015 will be taking place on July 4th at the Rose Theatre in Brampton so stay tuned! |
Chronicles of a Tamil Freshman – Part 6By Editor - March 30th, 2015 |
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Tanya entered the lecture room, and found a seat near the back. She grabbed her notebook and a few pens from her bag, placing them neatly on her desk. Minutes later, Prithushan entered the lecture room, and begin climbing the stairs in search of a seat. He stared around the lecture room for a while—almost as if he were looking for something, or someone. Suddenly, he locked eyes with Tanya, and started walking towards her direction. Sweat began to trickle down Tanya’s forehead, when he sat down in the seat next to her. She tried to avoid eye contact, but could feel his stare piercing through her. Eventually, she gave in, and turned to face him slightly. Her gaze was met by his warm smile again. “Hey, man. It’s good to finally see a brown guy in this class for once,” he joked. “Brown guy?! He actually thinks I’m a guy…” Tanya thought, stunned. She deepened her voice, and tried to calm her emotions. “Err, yeah…I get what you mean, man. Nice to meet you,” she said in a raspy tone. |
Thulirkal – Nurse and Lecturer, Gaayathry ThurairajahBy Editor - March 27th, 2015 |
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CTYA’s Blog has started a new Feature on Fridays, Thulirkal. Thulirkal meaning bud reflects the young Tamil youth we will be featuring. These youth are the buds of our community, and are growing into strong, achieving young men and women! This week, we’ve brought you Gaayathry Thurairajah! Gaayathry Thurairajah completed her undergrad BScN in 2009… |
FoodWithBai – Fish Cutlet RecipeBy Editor - March 24th, 2015 |
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Fish cutlets are addictive and are enjoyed by many! They are a really yummy savory snack or appetizer that can be easily manipulated to fit anyone’s spice levels! They are coated in breadcrumbs, deep fried, and loaded with tuna, potatoes, green chilies, onions and plenty of savory spices. It can be found at many Tamil bakeries and restaurants! Don’t miss the chance to try these out, definitely can’t stop with just having one! |
Flute SivaBy Editor - March 21st, 2015 |
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This Talent Tuesday, we present Flute Siva from Ottawa! Siva is a classically trained flute player who has been playing since the age of 7. Currently, he is learning advanced Flute lessons and techniques from the Maestro Shashank Subramanyam (Grammy nominated Flute player from India) and vocal training (Indian Hindustani style) under Dr. Vinay Bhide (Professional Hindustani singer and performer – Professor at Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada). |
FoodWithBai – Milk Toffee RecipeBy Editor - March 16th, 2015 |
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Milk toffee is a staple candy found in Tamil cuisine, made of gooey condensed milk that has been caramelized. It is loaded with nuts and other spices/flavours. It is similar to the taste and texture of fudge, but more crumbly and melts in your mouth! It is a favourite to both the young and old, and always a nice treat to go with your afternoon tea or coffee, or to be offered in a dessert spread after a traditional Tamil meal. Check out the recipe! |
Veena Talents, Aara and AthithyaBy Editor - March 15th, 2015 |
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This week on Talent Tuesday, we present the Veena Thambaps team – two sisters with one love for music. Aara and Athithya Thambiappah are two talented sisters who perform veena covers of popular songs. Close your eyes, plug in your headphones, and let them take you to a musical haven. |
Thulirkal – Actor, Shelly AntonyBy Editor - March 6th, 2015 |
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Shelly Antony is a classically trained actor who recently received his MFA in Acting from the New School for Drama in NYC. His teachers included Tony Award winner Ron Leibman and he was honoured to participate in master classes with Academy Award nominee Mark Ruffalo. His stage work includes William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Much Ado about Nothing, and Craig Lucas’ Blue Window to name a few. He made his feature film debut as Aathi in Lenin M. Sivam’s A Gun & A Ring which travelled to many international film festivals including the prestigious Shanghai International Film Festival. He recently wrapped up work on Matt Huntley’s film Reach where he played the role of Nick. He is represented in NYC by Renee Glicker of About Artists Agency and was honored by CTYA as a Youth Icon in 2014. |
Professional Sports: A Dream in the MakingBy Editor - March 6th, 2015 |
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Growing up in a household full of males, sports has become a mutual source of entertainment for my family and I. We share a love for our home teams, whether it is the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs, Raptors, etc., the outcome of every game instigates a wave of emotions. Although true, a bold line is drawn there. The love for our country’s athletes remains as mere admiration. When the act of admiring transitions into the desire to follow, it becomes a problem. A child’s dream of becoming a professional athlete inevitably plants fear in the minds of Tamil parents, or a majority of immigrant parents for that matter. They immediately associate the profession with high risk, as a result becoming tangled in a huge web of uncertainty. |
Creative Chef, Bairavi SripalanBy Editor - March 2nd, 2015 |
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Today, we bring you Bairavi Sripalan. Bairavi is a creative and talented individual who makes mouth watering dishes. Blog readers who consider themselves a ‘foodie’ will want to follow her updates on Instagram. See below for some of Bairavi’s creations. Support and encourage her talent by giving feedback! |
