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Refusal and Resistance: the Sri Lankan state’s failure in Sivanagar, Kilinochchi.
During the last stages of war, the Sri Lankan army repeatedly shelled the Kilinochchi district, destroying resistance infrastructure, peoples’ homes, and many of the villages that surrounded the main city.
Sri Lanka's Tamil Question: A Reckoning Long Deferred
Decades after the end of the civil war, accountability for mass atrocities remains elusive as Colombo deflects international pressure.
How Austerity Is Hollowing Out the Tamil North
IMF-driven spending cuts are falling disproportionately on the war-affected north and east, threatening fragile post-conflict recovery.
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Rebuilding Jaffna's Literary Culture After Decades of Silence
Tamil writers and publishers are cautiously reviving a literary tradition suppressed by war, censorship, and displacement.
Opinion: Why Press Freedom Matters More Than Ever
A reflection on the state of journalism in the region.
The Women Who Rebuilt Vanni: Unsung Stories of Survival
In the aftermath of the war, Tamil women in Vanni took on roles as breadwinners, builders, and community leaders — largely without recognition.
Can Tourism Save the North? An Honest Assessment
Government officials tout tourism as the north's economic salvation, but communities warn of land grabs and cultural erasure.
Provincial Council Elections: Will the North Finally Get a Voice?
After years of delays, Sri Lanka may hold long-overdue provincial elections — but trust among Tamil voters is at an all-time low.
Electricity and Water: Infrastructure Gaps the Government Won't Discuss
Tamil communities face routine power cuts and water shortages that their counterparts in the south rarely experience.
No, Sri Lanka's Tamil Question Has Not Been Resolved
The nationwide electoral success of the anti-establishment NPP does not mean Tamil nationalism is on the decline.
Youth Unemployment in the North: A Crisis in Plain Sight
Graduates from Jaffna University struggle to find work in a local economy hollowed out by war, land seizures, and structural neglect.
Sri Lanka Elections: Out with the Old, In with the New – for Tamils Too
Sri Lanka's political earthquake elected a president outside the elite. But what does it mean for Tamil communities?
Tamil Food in the Diaspora: Adapting Tradition Across Continents
From Wembley to Scarborough, Tamil restaurants and home cooks are navigating the tensions between preservation and adaptation.