One day, a sparrow was flying when suddenly it started raining. The sparrow didn't know where to go. Then it went to a nearby tree and asked to stay there for a while. Later, the sparrow and the tree became friends. One day, the tree withered—no leaves remained. The sparrow's other friends asked: "This tree has withered, why are you still here? Let's go." The sparrow replied: "This tree...

How far would you go to learn a foreign language? For Brian Linebaugh, a data engineer from California, this question led to a journey that would change his life forever. His passion for the Tamil language not only drove him to study it for over twenty years but also to create an impressive documentary about Tamil culture and traditions: Beyond Words – Stories from Tamil Landscapes....

As generations of Tamils grow up abroad, the need to preserve the Tamil language has become a significant concern for communities around the world. The Tamil diaspora, which spans across continents, faces unique challenges in maintaining linguistic and cultural ties to their heritage. Language is not just a means of communication; it is a vessel of culture, identity, and history. This article...

Bhuvaneshwarana, hailing from the village of Pudhuvayal near Karaikudi, discovered his passion for voice mimicry during his school days. Inspired by the show "Kalakka Povathu Yaaru," he began experimenting with different voices. In 2017, he bought his first smartphone and trained to sound like a pro - mastering 40 distinct voices in just two minutes, which he showcased on YouTube to great...

Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean with a stable economy and a democratic form of government. The country’s government is working to promote economic growth and reduce poverty in the country. In this text, we take a look at Sri Lanka’s economy and politics. Economy Sri Lanka has a diverse economy characterized by agriculture, the textile industry, tourism and the IT...