Shiva Kumar

Breaking down the bond restructuring deal and what it means for ordinary people in Jaffna, Batticaloa, and Vanni.

International development cuts must not shield Colombo's security apparatus from scrutiny, argue rights groups.

Annual cultural gatherings across the Tamil diaspora are evolving into complex sites of mourning, solidarity, and political debate.

With over 300,000 Tamils in the Greater Toronto Area, Tamil Canadian voters are an increasingly courted demographic.

Military-held land in the north is blocking economic rebuilding as families wait years for properties never returned after the war.

From diaspora living rooms to underground concerts in Jaffna, Tamil resistance music endures as both art form and archive.

Despite government pledges to prioritise post-war development, foreign investors continue to overlook the north and east.

Tamil cricket leagues across the UK and Canada are more than a sport — they are vital social institutions holding communities together.

Whilst cuts in the international development budget seem inevitable, a balance must be struck between responsible statecraft and frugal savings.

Diaspora capital is flowing into northern Sri Lanka, but questions remain about who benefits and on whose terms.

For many in the Tamil diaspora, classical dance is more than art — it is an assertion of cultural identity and political survival.