S. Sivanayagam
Sri Lankan journalist and author
Contributed extensively to journalism in Sri Lanka, primarily through articles and writings that addressed issues affecting the Tamil community. Served as a founding editor of the 'Tamil Times', a pioneering publication that catered to the Tamil diaspora. Engaged in advocacy for Tamil rights and social justice, bringing attention to the political and ethnic tensions in Sri Lanka through informative and poignant storytelling.
Founded and edited the 'Tamil Times'
Wrote extensively on Tamil rights
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