You either hate him or love him. That is his personality. Whatever the world thinks about Prabakaran – the people who he represented have no qualms and are not willing to submit to the opinions of the rest of the world. Why should they? It’s been one year since the war was declared over, and [...]
Sri Lanka should restart from Oslo declaration
The Rajapaksa regime of Srilanka is still seen celebrating the victory of its army in the civil war although the first anniversary had passed in February 2010. The continued jubilant celebration of Sinhala people and the endless silent suffering of Tamils confirm the fact that the island is so divided into two. The island is [...]
Jan Jananayagam – IIFA in Colombo is a disrespect to the fans
Janani (Jan) Jananayagam is a British Tamil banking professional, activist and politician. She was an independent candidate for the London region in the 2009 European Parliamentary elections. Jan has been a human rights activist since 1995, when she co-founded HURT. She is a prolific writer, UK’s spokesperson for “Tamils Against Genocide”, an advocacy group that [...]
Jeghat Gaspar calls for engaging all to achieve Ealem
Father Jeghat Gaspar, the founder of Tamil Maiyam called for a new dialogue and for preparing a new road map to help the Tamil people of war affected Srilanka. He was addressing a meeting on 17.05.2010 organised by “NAAM” a social movement at Chennai on the occasion of first anniversary of Genocide in Srilanka. The [...]
Resolutions on 18 May- International day of War Crimes
“NAAM” a movement dedicated to the progress of Tamils organised a meeting on 17.05.2010 at T.Nagar, Chennai to commemorate the genocide of 20,000 people on a single day on 17.05.2009 by the Srilankan army and Sinhala criminals. Meetings were organised by many other movements throughout Tamil Nadu for the same purpose. People expect that United [...]
Sri Lanka’s 27 year emergency extended again
Sri Lankan president Rajapakse has extended the nations State of Emergency again today. The nation has been in a state of emergency for 27 years since 1983. The emergency laws provides exclusive powers to the President and allows the arrest and detention of suspects for long periods without trial.
Prabakaran exhibited Civilisational Strength of Tamils at Mullivaikkal
Prabakaran desisted from activating Destructive weopons and Suicide bombs in Ealem war at Mullivaikkal – Father Jegath Gaspar reveals Fr. Jegath Gaspar Raj, the founder of Tamil Maiyam showered praises on LTTE Leader Prabakaran as a Man of Civilisational Strength while delivering the key note address in the Regional conference of Lions club international held [...]
Paramacharya Chandrashekarendra Saraswati: God, Women and Languages
Late Paramachariya (Chandrasekaraendra Saraswathi of Kanchi Mutt) is considered by the devotees of Kanchi Mutt as the most respected great Hindu saint of the last century. His devotees belong to all sections of society although mostly the Tamil Brahmins celebrate him . He is said to be respected even by non-believers. His ‘words of wisdom’ are [...]
Tamil Americans of Delaware Valley Rally – “Boycott Sri Lanka”
As part of the United States Tamil Political Action Committee (USTPAC) and the NoToSriLanka teams’ initiative of hosting a “Boycott Sri Lanka Rally” in major international cities, Tamil Americans of Delaware Valley Region (Delaware, Pennsylvania and South Jersey region) organized a rally on Sunday, Dec 27th, between 11AM – 3PM, at Concord Mall, 4737 Concord [...]
Lakshmikutty – A Short Story
I can’t call this a short story, as it would not do justice to Lakshmikutty . I first saw Lakshmikutty when I was riding my bike(bicycle) between Division and Chicago Avenue. I had just had a lazy late Saturday breakfast at “Milk and Honey”. I must have been a little lazy that day, as I [...]
Swiss referendum – a mockery of democracy
In a referendum held on 29.11.2009, the citizens of Switzerland have voted in favor of ban of construction of minarets in the places of worship of Muslims. The right wing conservative groups have won this campaign much against the wishes of the Government and the business lobbies with 57.5 % of voters casting their votes to ban construction of Minarets.