We chat with Vanizha Vasanthanathan, an international model, Odissi dancer and advocate for representation. Vanizha is the first Malaysian Indian who has been featured on the cover of Vogue magazine and the first Malaysian Tamil to feature in the Milan Fashion Week runway. In this candid conversation, Vanizha opens up about her journey navigating the challenges of the modeling industry, from battling the obsession with fair skin to overcoming the lack of representation for dark-skinned women. She shares her personal story of building confidence, the importance of seeing diversity in mainstream media, and why it’s crucial to create inclusive spaces for all. Vanizha also offers heartfelt advice to young dark-skinned Tamil girls, encouraging them to embrace their beauty and power in a world that’s finally starting to listen.

We chat with Sinthujan Varatharajah - an author, political geographer and essayist based in Berlin. Sinthujan’s written work challenges the traditional notions of belonging, migration and culture. Sinthujan is the author of 'an alle orte, die hinter uns liegen' (to all the places we have left behind) - a German language book that explores global colonialism and European asylum policy. In this episode, we talk about how we often find home in people rather than places. We also dive into their reflections on the performative aspects of progress and wealth and how the divide between the diaspora and homeland shapes our identities.

Host : Jeevan Ravindran

Podcast Producer : Hashwina Vimalarajan

Song credit: Seasons by Maharani (@realmaharani) & Itsyaboikay (@itsyaboikay)

We chat with V. V. Ganeshananthan, an award-winning American fiction writer, to discuss her powerful work exploring the Tamil diaspora and Sri Lankan history. Known for her debut novel Love Marriage and and her critically acclaimed second novel Brotherless Night, Ganeshananthan delves into themes of family, identity, and culture with lyrical prose and emotional depth. Her writing often reflects on the complexities of the Sri Lankan civil war and its lasting impact on personal and collective memory. In addition to her novels, V. V. Ganeshananthan has contributed to top publications like The New York Times and Granta. Join us as we explore her journey as a writer, her advocacy , and how storytelling can address issues of displacement, belonging, and social justice.

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Host : Jeevan Ravindran

Podcast Producer : Hashwina Vimalarajan

Song credit: Seasons by Maharani (@realmaharani) & Itsyaboikay (@itsyaboikay)

Our latest Tamil Innovators features Lakshmi Rengarajan. Known for her engaging presence and insights as the host of The Later Dater Today podcast, Lakshmi is also recognized as a keynote speaker, focusing on workplace connection and modern relationships. Her previous experiences include co-hosting Vox Media's Land of the Giants podcast and holding influential leadership positions at WeWork and Match.com. "As we navigate the complexities of modern relationships and modern work, the importance of fostering genuine connections and nurturing relationships cannot be overstated. With a background that seamlessly bridges the worlds of singles events and corporate culture, I'm committed to revolutionizing the way we approach workplace relationships, one meaningful connection at a time."

The "Dating While Tamil" podcast by myTamilDate, in partnership with TamilCulture.com, discusses the ins and outs of modern dating in the Tamil diaspora. Hosted by Ari Sooriya.

In this episode, Ari chats with Dr. Juliet Anton, a psychologist and entrepreneur based in London about:

-Why matchmaking shows have become so popular all of a sudden and the pros/cons

-Classism and how it plays a role in dating and finding a partner

-Generational divides which cause conflict in the process of finding a partner

-Red flags and green flags to look out for

Dating While Tamil podcast by myTamilDate, in partnership with TamilCulture.com, discusses the ins and outs of modern dating in the Tamil diaspora. Hosted by Ari Sooriya.

 In this episode, Ari chats with Anu, a 23-year-old content creator based in London about:

-managing her dating life while living at home with her parents and siblings

-finding a balance between sharing her life and preserving privacy

-dating as a Gen Z Tamil while managing dual cultural identities

-the best way to slide into someone's DMs & more!

About myTamilDate.com (MTD): myTamilDate has been the most trusted dating community for single Tamils around the world for close to a decade! We’re the premiere dating community for diaspora Tamils and have the largest membership base in Canada, USA, UK & more. JOIN TODAY: https://mytamildate.com/​

To see video interview - https://tamilculture.com/dating-while-tamil-podcast-dating-while-living-at-home

Our latest Tamil Innovators features Kumaran Nadesan, Co-Founder and Deputy Chairman of 369 Global. Previously, he held progressively senior roles at the Ministries of Government and Consumer Services, the Solicitor General, and the Attorney General in Ontario, Canada. Kumaran has also co-founded several initiatives aimed at building long-term collective capacity of racialized communities in Canada and vulnerable populations abroad, including comdu.it. He was born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka from where he left as a refugee at the age of five to Chennai, India before eventually immigrating to Toronto, Canada by way of Muscat, Oman.

Hosted by Arani Raskumar. Arani is an experienced Investor Relations Associate with an interest in politics, finance and tech. She holds an undergraduate degree in Political Science from the University of Waterloo, as well as a post graduate certificate in Investor Relations from Seneca College. Arani is involved in the Tamil community and enjoys being a part of the networking team at Tamils in Finance. 

TC's Tamil Innovators Spotlight is an online series which puts the spotlight on individuals from the global Tamil community who are building great products, services and initiatives.

"Our latest 'Tamil Innovators' Spotlight features Saye Sathiyakumar, Managing Partner of Power Staffing Solutions, which was recently ranked No. 2 on Canada's Top Growing Company by The Globe & Mail. Alongside quite a few of his entrepreneurial ventures, he is a big advocate of giving back. Saye has been dedicating the last 2-3 years to gentrify and improve the lifestyle in his hometown of Scarborough, Ontario. Working alongside education institutions, community groups, and less fortunate neighborhoods to provide a platform for the beautiful culture, people, and talent of Scarborough to flourish in this corner of East Toronto."

To see video interview - https://tamilculture.com/tamil-innovators-saye-sathiyakumar-on-the-future-of-work-building-a-multi-million-dollar-business-out-of-scarborough.

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Dating While Tamil podcast by myTamilDate, in partnership with TamilCulture.com, discusses the ins and outs of modern dating in the Tamil diaspora. Hosted by Ari Sooriya.

In this episode, Ari chats with his longtime friend Nithya about how they've navigated their platonic friendship over the years while being married to other people, being ghosted by friends because a partner insisted on it, how your perceived attractiveness increases or decreases your 'threat' to a relationship & more!

To see video interview - https://tamilculture.com/dating-while-tamil-podcast-can-you-have-friends-of-the-opposite-sex-if-youre-in-a-relationship.

About myTamilDate.com:

myTamilDate has been the most trusted dating community for single Tamils around the world for close to a decade! We’re the premiere dating site for diaspora Tamils and have the largest membership base in Canada, USA, UK & more. JOIN TODAY: https://mytamildate.com/​