Parai drumming, a traditional art form, was elevated to the national stage when Velu Aasan, a master parai player, received ...

The biggest Hindu temple in Sri Lanka, Nallur Kandaswamy, is as vibrant and impressive as any in India, and if you’re hazy about the differences between Hinduism and Buddhism, exploring Nallur ...

Kolam is where art intersects with mathematical precision. The geometric patterns serve not only a devotional purpose but ...

Photo courtesy of HRW In Sri Lanka, where a tapestry of religions weaves through its landscape, the promise of religious harmony at times masks a reality marked by religious intolerance and unequal ...

The 13th Amendment provides for the devolution of power to the minority Tamil community which India has been pressing Sri Lanka to implement. This amendment was brought in after the Indo-Sri ...

In a world that often demands specialisation, Megha Sooriyaarachchi stands out as a beacon of versatility and determination. Crowned Mr. World Sri Lanka 2024, Megha is more than just a titleholder; he ...

For centuries, barefoot pilgrims have walked through the arid jungles and lush forests of Sri Lanka’s east and south, ...

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Wednesday unanimously adopted a special resolution in the assembly urging the Union government in New Delhi to retrieve the uninhabited island of Katchatheevu, currently in ...

In Tamil, people sing folk music in weddings and temple festivals. He said that by touring South India, I got the opportunity to become aware of the folk music and folk culture there which is very ...

In 1983, during Sri Lanka's civil war, his family home was ransacked and they fled to Chennai, where they took shelter in a school-turned-refugee camp. "You live in constant fear," he says.

Soar over the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka with this breathtaking drone footage, showcasing verdant tea plantations, ancient temples, and stunning coastal views. Discover the island's rich ...

Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin said the Union govt's refusal to publish Keeladi report even after two years of its submission was an attack on Tam.