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A collective punishment for the Tamils
[ Uthayan Daily ] [ 00:01 GMT, Jan. 16, 2006 ]
Recent events, in Northeast, especially in the north, are distressing and worrying Tamils. The north is currently witnessing an important turning point in the history of the Tamil people's struggle for freedom. The Sinhala military is doing in Tamil homeland exactly what the Israel military did and is doing in Palestine. It is a common practice for oppressive governments, like that of Israel, to deal with the pressures of a people's movement by giving collective punishment to the entire people. The freedom struggle in the Tamil homeland which has become the people's struggle is being handled by the Sinhala military in the same way. The result is the beating and killing of innocent people to punish the grenade attack carried out by someone else. These military actions are not taken in the heat of the moment. These are well planed actions of the military to threaten the people into submission. It is certain that this approach too will not succeed against the Tamil people who have come together en-mass yearning for freedom.
Vaiko's book From the Portals of a Prison released in Canada
[ TCWA ] [ 03:11 GMT, Jan. 16, 2006 ]
TCWA released Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko's book From the Portals of a Prison (English as well as Thamil editions) was released at the Pongal and New Year (2037)celebrations organized by the Thamil Creative Writers Association (TCWA) on Pongal day (Saturday - January 14) at the Murugan Temple, Canada. Thiru Nakkeeran, President TCWA in his address welcomed those present and explained the special significance of Pongal and New Year in the contextof Thamil culture. He exhorted parents to give their new-born babies pure Thamil names discarding the practice of giving Sanskrit names. As Thamils our individual identity is based on our name which should be perpetuated for posterity.
Vaiko's book From the Portals of a Prison released in Canada
Source: TamilCanadian - January 15, 2006
TCWA released Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko's book From the Portals of a Prison (English as well as Thamil editions) was released at the Pongal and New Year (2037)celebrations organized by the Thamil Creative Writers Association (TCWA) on Pongal day (Saturday - January 14) at the Murugan Temple, Canada. The function was well attended and the first copy of the book was bought by businessman Thiru Uthayan Ponnuthurai. A long queue formed immediately to buy the book prized at $50 a piece.
The Pongal New Year Vizha commenced with the singing of Thamil National anthem composed by Subramaniya Bharathiyar.
Thiru Nakkeeran, President TCWA in his address welcomed those present and explained the special significance of Pongal and New Year in the contextof Thamil culture. He exhorted parents to give their new-born babies pure Thamil names discarding the practice of giving Sanskrit names. As Thamils our individual identity is based on our name which should be perpetuated for posterity.
The bi-monthly news paper Then Seidi edited by Pazha Nedumaran was also released on the same day. The first copy was bought by the proprietor of Babu Catering and Take Out and Thamil philanthropist Babu to the applause of the audience. This newspaper will be distributed free in Toronto.
Students of Vasu Master of Narthanalaya Dance School performed to inspirational songs composed by Poet Kasi Anandan and Poet N.M.Muthukkoothan.
Gold, Silver and Brown Medals were awarded to students successful at the Thamil Proficiency Competition held by the TCWA and placed first, second and third respectively . In addition all successful students were presented with trophies and certificates. In all 107 passed the exam in 7 different age categories.
$2,000 prizes for pure Thamizh names were presented to 2 Canadian Thamil children and 10 children from Thamil Eezham. Lawyer K.T. Kesavan donated half the prize money.
Despite the extremely cold weather, the Vizha was a huge success. There were plenty of pongal, fruits, sweets, coffee and other short eats to go around.
Vincent Veerasuntharam (Conservative -Scarborough South West) Marilyn Churley (NDP -Beaches East York) Derek Lee (Liberal- Scarborough -RougeRiver) Bill Redwood (Conservative -Scarborough-Agincourt) and Pauline Browes (Scarborough-Guildwood) also addressed the audience.
Thiru K. Rasanathan proposed a Vote of Thanks.
[ Uthayan Daily ] [ 00:01 GMT, Jan. 16, 2006 ]
Recent events, in Northeast, especially in the north, are distressing and worrying Tamils. The north is currently witnessing an important turning point in the history of the Tamil people's struggle for freedom. The Sinhala military is doing in Tamil homeland exactly what the Israel military did and is doing in Palestine. It is a common practice for oppressive governments, like that of Israel, to deal with the pressures of a people's movement by giving collective punishment to the entire people. The freedom struggle in the Tamil homeland which has become the people's struggle is being handled by the Sinhala military in the same way. The result is the beating and killing of innocent people to punish the grenade attack carried out by someone else. These military actions are not taken in the heat of the moment. These are well planed actions of the military to threaten the people into submission. It is certain that this approach too will not succeed against the Tamil people who have come together en-mass yearning for freedom.
Vaiko's book From the Portals of a Prison released in Canada
[ TCWA ] [ 03:11 GMT, Jan. 16, 2006 ]
TCWA released Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko's book From the Portals of a Prison (English as well as Thamil editions) was released at the Pongal and New Year (2037)celebrations organized by the Thamil Creative Writers Association (TCWA) on Pongal day (Saturday - January 14) at the Murugan Temple, Canada. Thiru Nakkeeran, President TCWA in his address welcomed those present and explained the special significance of Pongal and New Year in the contextof Thamil culture. He exhorted parents to give their new-born babies pure Thamil names discarding the practice of giving Sanskrit names. As Thamils our individual identity is based on our name which should be perpetuated for posterity.
Vaiko's book From the Portals of a Prison released in Canada
Source: TamilCanadian - January 15, 2006
TCWA released Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko's book From the Portals of a Prison (English as well as Thamil editions) was released at the Pongal and New Year (2037)celebrations organized by the Thamil Creative Writers Association (TCWA) on Pongal day (Saturday - January 14) at the Murugan Temple, Canada. The function was well attended and the first copy of the book was bought by businessman Thiru Uthayan Ponnuthurai. A long queue formed immediately to buy the book prized at $50 a piece.
The Pongal New Year Vizha commenced with the singing of Thamil National anthem composed by Subramaniya Bharathiyar.
Thiru Nakkeeran, President TCWA in his address welcomed those present and explained the special significance of Pongal and New Year in the contextof Thamil culture. He exhorted parents to give their new-born babies pure Thamil names discarding the practice of giving Sanskrit names. As Thamils our individual identity is based on our name which should be perpetuated for posterity.
The bi-monthly news paper Then Seidi edited by Pazha Nedumaran was also released on the same day. The first copy was bought by the proprietor of Babu Catering and Take Out and Thamil philanthropist Babu to the applause of the audience. This newspaper will be distributed free in Toronto.
Students of Vasu Master of Narthanalaya Dance School performed to inspirational songs composed by Poet Kasi Anandan and Poet N.M.Muthukkoothan.
Gold, Silver and Brown Medals were awarded to students successful at the Thamil Proficiency Competition held by the TCWA and placed first, second and third respectively . In addition all successful students were presented with trophies and certificates. In all 107 passed the exam in 7 different age categories.
$2,000 prizes for pure Thamizh names were presented to 2 Canadian Thamil children and 10 children from Thamil Eezham. Lawyer K.T. Kesavan donated half the prize money.
Despite the extremely cold weather, the Vizha was a huge success. There were plenty of pongal, fruits, sweets, coffee and other short eats to go around.
Vincent Veerasuntharam (Conservative -Scarborough South West) Marilyn Churley (NDP -Beaches East York) Derek Lee (Liberal- Scarborough -RougeRiver) Bill Redwood (Conservative -Scarborough-Agincourt) and Pauline Browes (Scarborough-Guildwood) also addressed the audience.
Thiru K. Rasanathan proposed a Vote of Thanks.