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I want to be a special, exceptional and unmatched citizen of this country. That is the purpose of my living. And, I want to ...
This year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year was celebrated on a grand scale, and there was something happening practically in ...
By Zanita Careem Dr. Ayesha Wickramasinghe, who is the champion of the National Crafts Council plays a pivotal role in ...
The inauspicious time (Punya Kaalaya or Nonagathaya) of 2025 Sinhala and Tamil New Year commenced a short while ago at 08 ...
Generally, Tamil citizens greet their loved ones and others by saying Puttantu valttuka! or Iniya puttantu nalvalttukal!
Tamils across the globe are celebrating Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, marking the first day of the Tamil month ...
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You may be tired of hearing about tariffs. But you may be surprised how much of your daily life depends on imports, in ways ...
Puthandu, the Tamil New Year, celebrated on April 14, 2025, marks a time of fresh starts and optimism for Tamils worldwide.
The sound of the familiar koha (or the ‘asian koel’), chanting the rhythmic tune, which millions of Sri Lankans wake up to, is a sign that ‘Avurudu’ (New Year) is near. ..
Apart from Ambedkar Jayanti and Good Friday, there are many state-origin festivals such as Vishu, Tamil New Year, Bohag Bihu, ...