"We are failing our ancestors, our kids can't speak or understand Tamil" This is a common concern I get from parents struggling to teach their mother tongue to their children. As a Tamil researcher and educator, I have had the privilge of conversing with educators, scholars, and researchers around the globe. And it appears there are some key factors parents are overlooking when it comes to language retention. That is why this June I am hosting a panel discussion on how to get

There is a growing interest within the Tamil community to learn more about, and reconnect with, Tamil history, language, and heritage. I often hear a sense of defeat or regret: not having learned from elders, not paying attention in school, or feeling as though the opportunity has passed. Yet, as the great Tamil poets Avvaiyar and Thiruvalluvar remind us, learning is the greatest form of wealth, and it is never too late to begin. Perhaps some of the insights found in the boo

Explore ancient Tamil worldviews through daily expressions

Orissa Balu was a world renowned researcher, scientist and archaeologist, who paved the way for a deeper understanding of Tamil history.

The changing of traditional Tamil names may have more to do with erasing our roots than it does with pleasing the western tongue.

Are we using the term “modernization” as a blanket to soften the effects of cultural assimilation? The world is no stranger to cultural...

Misconceptions have been holding you back from embracing your Tamil identity So you may think being Tamil is boring Backwards even? Or...