On Tamil Identity

Written by: Nevetha Yogarajah What is identity? It is the means by which you gain a sense of self; the thing that defines you. It is your expression of your identity that makes you, YOU. Identity is not something which can be taught or learned or forcibly fashioned in any way. ...

Toronto declares January 2012 Tamil Heritage Month

Full text of the Toronto City Council's proclamation follows: Tamil Heritage Month January 2012 WHEREAS our city's Tamil community is committed to preserving its rich heritage and has contributed greatly to Toronto's diverse population. Tamil Heritage Month provides the opportunity to showcase and share the community's vibrant culture and traditions and ...

Markham Town Council approves a proclamation to mark Tamil Heritage Days

From Markham Tamil Organization  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Markham, Ontario December 13, 2011 – During a regular council meeting at Markham Civic Centre, Markham Town Council proclaimed January 13, 14 and 15 as ‘Tamil Heritage Days’, effectively becoming the first Municipality in Canada to recognize Tamil Heritage Days. Markham Tamil Organization ...

Lack of Motivation and Enthusiasm

By Remez Sasson Motivation and enthusiasm manifest as desire and interest, and as a driving force that pushes to take action and pursue goals. Lack of motivation and enthusiasm denotes absence or deficiency in desire, interest and driving force. Lack of motivation and lack of enthusiasm are two of the main reasons ...

University student leader attacked in Jaffna – Oppression on Tamil students continues

Suspected Sri Lanka Army intelligence personnel armed with sharp iron rods followed the Jaffna University Student Union (JUSU) leader K. Thavapalan and attacked him at Kantharmadam in Jaffna seriously wounding the student leader who has been mobilizing students in democratic protests against the grease-devil threat recently. Mr. Thavapalan has been ...