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    Mrs. Subramanium
    ”Simplicity is the mark of genius”: the 82 year old explains why she refuses to leave Jaffna.
    38,954 views
    18
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    Sister Pushpam Gnanapragasam
    The senior nun reflects on why Jaffna people describe themselves as "our people".
    11,604 views
    3
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    Bala Tampoe
    Bala Tampoe talks about his career as a union leader and the psychology behind a successful strike.
    17,276 views
    5
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    Veerakathy
    The 105 year old tobacco farmer talks about a way of life that has helped him live a very long life.
    61,818 views
    31
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    Mohammed Yassin
    The businessman talks about his expulsion from his hometown of Jaffna.
    20,968 views
    10
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    Dominic Jeeva
    The activist talks about growing up with caste, and why, despite its flaws, he's still proud to be a Jaffna man.
    36,875 views
    23