TC Talks

TC Talks

TC Talks explores various hot topics of interest to the global Tamil community.

  1. Raj Rajaratnam: The Tamil Titan of Wall Street

    11/08/2025

    Raj Rajaratnam: The Tamil Titan of Wall Street

    TC had the pleasure of sitting down with Raj Rajaratnam in the summer of 2025 at his family office in Midtown Manhattan to reflect on his rise, fall, and the lessons learned along the way. From building Galleon Group from the ground up into a $7B hedge fund to earning a place on Forbes’ richest list, Raj’s story is one of ambition, risk, and resilience. After serving 7.5 years in prison for insider trading — a conviction he has consistently maintained his innocence against — Raj reflects candidly on success, family, trust, and the wisdom he hopes to share with the next generation.

    57 min

  2. 02/19/2025

    Identity Podcast : Vanizha Vasanthanathan/Modelling, Representation and Colourism

    We chat with Vanizha Vasanthanathan, an international model, Odissi dancer and advocate for representation. Vanizha is the first Malaysian Indian who has been featured on the cover of Vogue magazine and the first Malaysian Tamil to feature in the Milan Fashion Week runway. In this candid conversation, Vanizha opens up about her journey navigating the challenges of the modeling industry, from battling the obsession with fair skin to overcoming the lack of representation for dark-skinned women. She shares her personal story of building confidence, the importance of seeing diversity in mainstream media, and why it’s crucial to create inclusive spaces for all. Vanizha also offers heartfelt advice to young dark-skinned Tamil girls, encouraging them to embrace their beauty and power in a world that’s finally starting to listen.

    49 min

  3. 01/15/2025

    Sinthujan Varatharajah/Statelessness, Solidarity and Hyphenated Identities

    We chat with Sinthujan Varatharajah - an author, political geographer and essayist based in Berlin. Sinthujan’s written work challenges the traditional notions of belonging, migration and culture. Sinthujan is the author of 'an alle orte, die hinter uns liegen' (to all the places we have left behind) - a German language book that explores global colonialism and European asylum policy. In this episode, we talk about how we often find home in people rather than places. We also dive into their reflections on the performative aspects of progress and wealth and how the divide between the diaspora and homeland shapes our identities.   Host : Jeevan Ravindran   Podcast Producer : Hashwina Vimalarajan   Song credit: Seasons by Maharani (@realmaharani) & Itsyaboikay (@itsyaboikay)

    56 min

  4. 01/07/2025

    Identity Podcast: V.V. Ganeshananthan/Literature, Displacement, Diaspora and Writing

    We chat with V. V. Ganeshananthan, an award-winning American fiction writer, to discuss her powerful work exploring the Tamil diaspora and Sri Lankan history. Known for her debut novel Love Marriage and and her critically acclaimed second novel Brotherless Night, Ganeshananthan delves into themes of family, identity, and culture with lyrical prose and emotional depth. Her writing often reflects on the complexities of the Sri Lankan civil war and its lasting impact on personal and collective memory. In addition to her novels, V. V. Ganeshananthan has contributed to top publications like The New York Times and Granta. Join us as we explore her journey as a writer, her advocacy , and how storytelling can address issues of displacement, belonging, and social justice.   Credits Host : Jeevan Ravindran Podcast Producer : Hashwina Vimalarajan Song credit: Seasons by Maharani (@realmaharani) & Itsyaboikay (@itsyaboikay)

    57 min

  5. 05/08/2024

    Tamil Innovators: Lakshmi Rengarajan on the Intersection of Modern Dating, Work, and Authentic Connections

    Our latest Tamil Innovators features Lakshmi Rengarajan. Known for her engaging presence and insights as the host of The Later Dater Today podcast, Lakshmi is also recognized as a keynote speaker, focusing on workplace connection and modern relationships. Her previous experiences include co-hosting Vox Media's Land of the Giants podcast and holding influential leadership positions at WeWork and Match.com. "As we navigate the complexities of modern relationships and modern work, the importance of fostering genuine connections and nurturing relationships cannot be overstated. With a background that seamlessly bridges the worlds of singles events and corporate culture, I'm committed to revolutionizing the way we approach workplace relationships, one meaningful connection at a time."

    39 min
  6. Tamil Innovators: Community Building, Diverse Perspectives & Politics with Parthi Kandavel

    05/08/2024

    Tamil Innovators: Community Building, Diverse Perspectives & Politics with Parthi Kandavel

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    43 min

  7. 07/12/2023

    Dating While Tamil Podcast: Why Are Matchmaking Shows So Popular Right Now?

    The "Dating While Tamil" podcast by myTamilDate, in partnership with TamilCulture.com, discusses the ins and outs of modern dating in the Tamil diaspora. Hosted by Ari Sooriya. In this episode, Ari chats with Dr. Juliet Anton, a psychologist and entrepreneur based in London about: -Why matchmaking shows have become so popular all of a sudden and the pros/cons -Classism and how it plays a role in dating and finding a partner -Generational divides which cause conflict in the process of finding a partner -Red flags and green flags to look out for

    35 min

  8. 02/22/2023

    Dating While Tamil Podcast: Dating While Living At Home

    Dating While Tamil podcast by myTamilDate, in partnership with TamilCulture.com, discusses the ins and outs of modern dating in the Tamil diaspora. Hosted by Ari Sooriya.  In this episode, Ari chats with Anu, a 23-year-old content creator based in London about: -managing her dating life while living at home with her parents and siblings -finding a balance between sharing her life and preserving privacy -dating as a Gen Z Tamil while managing dual cultural identities -the best way to slide into someone's DMs & more! About myTamilDate.com (MTD): myTamilDate has been the most trusted dating community for single Tamils around the world for close to a decade! We’re the premiere dating community for diaspora Tamils and have the largest membership base in Canada, USA, UK & more. JOIN TODAY: https://mytamildate.com/​ To see video interview - https://tamilculture.com/dating-while-tamil-podcast-dating-while-living-at-home

    35 min
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TC Talks explores various hot topics of interest to the global Tamil community.

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    TC Talks
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
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