Tamil

Chinnaponnu is a very popular folk singer in Tamil Nadu. She broke into the Tamil film industry as a play back singer and is known for many mega kuthupaaddu hits in the last eight years. Chinnaponnu is set to sing in Sydney on 21 April in Sydney C...

Lawyer K. Arumugam is the chairperson of Malaysias human rights organization SUARAM. He is also the editor of Tamil monthly magazine Semparuthi and one of the promoters of the Tamil section of Malaysiakini online news portal. He analyses the issue...

United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon is warning the crisis on the Korean peninsula has gone too far, after North Korea reportedly moved a medium-range missile to its east coast and restarted its main nuclear complex. It's the latest in a round of thre...

Treasurer Wayne Swan has outlined changes to the superannuation system. From July next year, earnings on superannuation pensions and annuities of more than 100 thousand dollars a year would be taxed at 15 per cent instead of being tax-free. The go...

New figures show liver disease now affects more than a quarter of Australians. A report commissioned by the Australian Liver Association shows the number of Australians with liver disease is expected to reach over eight million by 2030. Of concern...

Dr.M. Mayilvaganan, Assistant Professor in International Strategic & Security Studies of National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) in Bangalore analysis the latest developments in Tamil Nadu over Sri Lankan Tamil issue.  

Researchers say drugs that combat ageing may be available within five years. Published in the Science journal, an Australian geneticist says he's proved that it's possible to target a single anti-ageing enzyme in the body.Human clinical trials are...

The UN's Human Rights Council has passed a resolution critical of Sri Lanka's record. The resolution encourages Sri Lanka to conduct an independent and credible investigation into alleged war crimes. Professor S.I.Keethaponcalan, Department Chair ...

What do buses and racism have in common? A defining moment of U-S civil rights movement was Rosa Park's stand against whites-only bus seats in the 1950s. And a rash of racist incidents occurred on several Australian buses over recent months. Now r...

Autism is a misunderstood illness or disability in Tamil community. Haridas the latest movie educates people on Autism. Listen to Haridas Director Mr G.N.R.Kumaravelan.    

Pruthivi, an 11 year old boy, acted in Haridas as an Autism-affected boy Hari. Pruthvi speaks about his experience in acting and his challenges in acting as a boy with disability.    

A puff of white smoke, and the Catholic Church has a new Pope. His name is Pope Francis. The new Pope is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 76-year-old archbishop of Buenos Aires, who becomes the first Pope from the Americas.  

The Northern Territory's Chief Minister, Terry Mills, has been dumped by his party and replaced by his Transport Minister, Adam Giles. Mr Giles becomes Australia's first Indigenous head of government.  

Magilini Manimaran, a professional singer of Tamil folk songs, has become so popular after her début in Kumki movie. She shares her life story and the opportunity that took her to new heights.  

Yarlini, one of the finalists in Vijay TVs Airtel Super Singer Junior competition, is visiting Australia this week. Yarlini talks to our listeners on her life and achievement.