WHAT IS TAMIL ?
THE LANGUAGE
Tamil  is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in India, Sri Lanka and Singapore. Tamil is also spoken by significant minorities in Malaysia, Mauritius, Vietnam, Réunion as well as emigrant communities around the world.
Tamil was the first Indian language to be declared as a classical language by the government of India in 2004.
Tamil literature has existed for over two thousand years.
THE PEOPLE
There are currently sizeable Tamil-speaking populations descended from colonial-era migrants in Malaysia, Singapore, Burma, Vietnam, South Africa, and Mauritius.
Some people in Guyana, Fiji, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago have Tamil origins. Groups of more recent migrants from Sri Lanka and India exist in Canada (especially Toronto), USA, Australia, many Middle Eastern countries, and most of the western European countries.
Tamils are mostly Hindus with sizable Christian and Muslim populations.
source: wikipedia
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WORLD FAMOUS TAMIL PEOPLE
 Oscar Award Winner - A R Rehman. Picked up Oscars for best musical score for Slumdog Millionaire and best song 'Jai Ho".
Music composer for various Tamil, Bollywood & Hollywood soundtracks including musicals.
 Oscar Nominated Artist - M.I.A
Nominated for her song "Paper Planes".
Other famous Tamilians include:
ABDUL KALAM -
former Indian President
VISWANATHAN ANAND -
world chess champion
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TAMIL CLASSES AT INDIAN CONSULATE
source:Sunday Tribune
 The Consulate General of India, Durban is pleased to announce that it will be introducing a BASIC COURSE in the TAMIL LANGUAGE shortly.
Classes will be conducted by qualified tutors on a weekly basis every Friday from 4-6pm.
Those interested are requested to contact the Indian Cultural Centre by 24 July 2009.
e-mail: concc@cgidbn.com or icc1@cgidbn.com
Tel: 031-332-4221 ext 110/111; Fax 031-332-7073
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LEARN TAMIL DVD - FOR KIDS
DISCOVERING LANGUAGE THROUGH EVERYDAY OBJECTS, COLOURS AND NUMBERS!
Children learn Tamil through this fun filled DVD.
Exploring Tamil introduces basic vocabulary and rich sounds of Tamil through playful children, vibrant everyday objects, colors and numbers.
For kids ages 1 to 5.
If you are interested in obtaining the DVD for yourself or your school or library, please contact
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MANGETE PRIMARY SCHOOL LIBRARY FUNDRASING INITIATIVE
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