Contact VividTamil

VividTamil is a small, human-scale project. There is no large call centre or ticket system behind this Contact page — just a focused group of contributors who care about Tamil culture and try to respond responsibly. This space exists so that readers, writers, artists, teachers, organisers and partners can connect with the editorial team in a structured way. A clear message through this form usually receives a faster and more thoughtful response than a random comment on social media.

You can use this form for several types of requests. Many readers write to ask how they can contribute: some have a family recipe they want to document properly, others have memories of a cinema hall that closed down, or a neighbourhood music group that deserves a small feature. If you are writing with a potential story, please share a 3–4 line summary in the message field, mention whether you have photos or recordings that you own, and include any deadlines. The team will review your idea and respond with guidelines if it fits the scope of VividTamil.

Creators and organisers use this page when inviting coverage for events — for example, a street food festival, an independent film screening, a bhajan or katcheri series, or a workshop on folk art. In such cases, details matter. It is helpful to include the event name, location, dates, timings, organiser contact, and a link to any official announcement or poster. If the coverage request is time-sensitive, please mention the deadline clearly. While the team cannot attend every event, accurate information increases the chance that an upcoming listing or blog feature can highlight your work.

Another common use of this page is to report corrections. Readers sometimes notice a misspelt name, an outdated date, or a missing source link in an article. Such notes are taken seriously and are often the reason a small “Updated on…” line appears below a piece. When you report an issue, please include the URL of the page, quote the specific line or paragraph, and briefly explain what you think is inaccurate or incomplete. If you are an expert or direct participant in the event, you may also include a reference or document that supports your correction. This helps the editors confirm changes quickly.

VividTamil sometimes receives questions that touch on health, legal or financial topics — for example, about food hygiene, festival crowd management, or ticketing practices. As a cultural site, VividTamil does not offer professional medical, legal or financial advice. Instead, the editorial approach is to point readers toward publicly available guidelines and, where appropriate, encourage consultation with qualified professionals. If your message involves such sensitive areas, it is important to understand that any reply will remain general, informational and grounded in publicly cited references rather than personal prescriptions.

Partnership and sponsorship proposals are also handled via this Contact page. A partnership might be a local organisation wishing to sponsor a series on Tamil food heritage, or a small publisher wanting to collaborate on interviews around a new book. A sponsorship might involve supporting a festival coverage guide or underwriting the costs of documenting a particular tradition. When you write with such requests, please include basic information about your organisation, what you are hoping to support, any budget ranges, and how you see the collaboration benefiting readers. The team will assess whether the proposal aligns with the site’s values and independence.

For press and media professionals, the Contact page is a straightforward way to request interviews or quotes about the VividTamil project itself. Journalists might, for example, be preparing a story about small cultural websites, community-led media, or Tamil digital archives. If you belong to a media outlet, please identify your publication, the focus of your piece, and your timeframe. Where possible, include whether the request is for a written response, audio conversation, or on-camera interview so that the team can respond realistically about availability.

Technical support messages are welcome, especially when they help improve the experience for other readers. If you see a broken link, a page that does not load correctly on a particular device, or an accessibility issue like low contrast or missing alt text on an important image, please mention both the page URL and the device or browser you are using. Screenshots are helpful but not mandatory. The site’s infrastructure is intentionally simple (using lightweight PHP and JSON files), which makes it easier to apply fixes once the problem is clearly described.

Privacy and data handling are treated with care. Messages sent through this form are stored securely and used only for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and managing any follow-up actions, such as scheduling an interview, publishing a contribution, or processing a correction. VividTamil does not sell contact lists or share personal information with advertisers. Basic analytics may be used to understand how many people visit the Contact page or how often forms are used, but individual messages are handled confidentially. For detailed information, you can refer to the Privacy Policy, which explains retention and access in simple language.

If you prefer not to use web forms, you can write directly to info@vividtamil.com. However, the form is recommended for most visitors because it includes a few simple fields that ensure your message contains the minimum details needed for a useful response. The math question you see below is there solely to keep out automated spam bots; it is not a test of knowledge. If you have accessibility needs that make the math step difficult, feel free to mention that in your message, or send an email directly with “Accessibility” in the subject line so the team can adapt.

Response times may vary depending on the volume of messages and the nature of your enquiry. Urgent matters related to safety or serious harm should always be directed to appropriate emergency or civic services, not to this form. VividTamil is a cultural and educational initiative, not an emergency service, and cannot intervene in disputes, medical issues or legal cases. Within that boundary, the team genuinely appreciates thoughtful feedback, gentle criticism and ideas that can improve the site’s usefulness to Tamil communities.

தமிழில்: இந்த Contact பக்கம், “எங்களை எப்படி அணுகலாம்?” என்பதற்கான தெளிவான வழி. உங்கள் கட்டுரை யோசனை, சமையல் குறிப்பு, திருவிழா நிகழ்ச்சி, திரைக்காட்சி அனுபவம் அல்லது சிறு திருத்தக் குறிப்புகள் — எதற்காக இருந்தாலும் இங்கே எழுதலாம். குறுகிய சுருக்கம், நடக்கும் இடம்/நேரம், உங்களுக்கு சொந்தமான புகைப்படங்கள் உள்ளனவா என்பது போன்ற விவரங்களைச் சேர்த்தால் பதில் விரைவாகவும் தெளிவாகவும் வரும். மருத்துவம் அல்லது சட்டம் போன்ற விஷயங்களில் தனிப்பட்ட ஆலோசனை வழங்க முடியாது; பொதுவான தகவல்கள் மற்றும் அதிகாரப்பூர்வ ஆதாரங்களுக்கே நாங்கள் வழிநடத்துகிறோம்.