Freedom of Speech and expression was renewed

Freedom of Speech and expression was renewed

War played a major role for her to migrate to India from Srilanka. My freedom of speech andexpression was renewed in India. “There, curfew was always on and girls could not hangout at nights “says Jeevarshiny, a student from University of Madras. In August 2010 ,she came from Srilanka to pursue her master’s degree in journalism. It was her first experience of staying away from her parents.According to her, Tamil pronunciation was little contrast when comparing to Srilankan-Tamil. Being a tamilian she quickly adapted to the Tamil culture in Chennai.


Having interest in journalism this B.A.Economic graduate , opted Indian education system that provides varied course for students. She claims to be delighted that her department is taking special care for the foreign students to prevent the linguistic barrier. Having active participation in folk events conducted by Muttram,the theatre art performance which was lead by G.Ravindran, the department head. She observes that both the countries share common ethnicity and lifestyle.  “The calm nature of the university atmosphere doesn't make us feel like going back home, even after the college timings”says Jeevarshiny when asked about the university.

The cost of living in Chennai is much cheaper and things can be bought at an affordable price.”The things that disappoint me is the untidy places,the hot temperature and the less spicy foods”,adds the 25 year old. Rahman is her favourite composer and she admires Tamil actor Vijay , never missing  to watch any of his films.


“During my first year, I have visited my native once and I often keep visiting my friend house inUthandy which I consider to be my second home”.rejoice Jeevarshiny. When talking about theextracurricular activity she sings the prayer song (Tamil Thai Vazhthu) for every seminars andspends leisure time playing keyboard.She excitedly says that her favourite singers are Chitra andS.P.Balasubramanium .Being a music addict she reveals her desire to learn carnatic music. She loves to visit temples and recalls her recent visit to Tenkasi as her most memorable trip.


She badly misses her family who are put-up in Jaffna yet she has to fulfil her dream of becoming a news reader. Staying in hostel, she spends her leisure time in reading novels,playing in beach and watching movies with friends. She mentions her favorite places are Kerala, Hyderabad and expresses desire to visit Delhi once before she could move to Canada. There, she has to take up a job with her brother, who is employed in a Tamil Television channel.


_S.Lingaraja