Rice is widely consumed in Tamil cuisine today, but it was not always the staple grain. Millets were historically a major staple.

Kaarthigai Vilakeedu is an ancient Tamil festival that has been practiced for millennia, it's known as the Tamil festival of lights.

Puli or Tamarind is the timeless ingredient that not only enhances the taste of Tamil dishes but also carries a rich history and...

The Tamil greeting that often gets translated as 'hello' has a much deeper meaning to it. When we visit Tamil households, especially...

Fresh Rasam recipe guaranteed to wow your guests

We often neglect grammar, however, Tamil Grammar can tell us a lot about what ancient Tamils knew, and how they lived

The science behind eating with your hands often gets hidden behind biased and racist views.

In order to form our own opinions about the Tamil way of life and history it's important to explore a variety of perspectives

The lack of representation of traditional Tamil products in mass media has confused modern Tamils about their true benefits There was a...

Despite having used countless high end beauty products, a simple face mask taught to me by my mother has become my essential beauty hack

Tamil heritage is a treasure trove of timeless ancient wisdom necessary for healthy living. In order to understand traditional Tamil self...

Explore an Eelam Tamil Mom’s Sweet Pongal Recipe for Celebrating Thai Pongal தைப்பொங்கல் (Thai Pongal) is one of the oldest Tamil...

The forgotten science of hanging maavilai thoranam or mango leaves, has more to do with community wellness than decoration.

Our generation's negative labelling of Tamil is not a reflection of Tamil heritage but a byproduct of generational trauma.

As a child my family would freak out if I tried to cut my nails at night. Growing up, I realized this was not just limited to my...

The changing of traditional Tamil names may have more to do with erasing our roots than it does with pleasing the western tongue.

Explore how Tamils live alongside nature through common uses of some trees found in the motherland.