Karky Tamil Academy (KTA), founded by Dr. Madhan Karky and Nandini Karky, is a pioneering initiative aimed at promoting and advancing Tamil language education through innovative technology, research, and collaborative partnerships. This comprehensive program seeks to establish Tamil Labs across educational institutions, fostering a new generation of Tamil language enthusiasts and scholars

To empower global Tamil learners
through accessible, innovative technology

We envision transforming Tamil education by making it universally accessible through cutting-edge technology. Our adaptive learning tools bridge traditional Tamil wisdom with modern knowledge, creating engaging learning experiences for everyone. We aim to nurture a global community where Tamil thrives as both a cultural treasure and a practical language for contemporary use, enabling learners worldwide to connect with their heritage while advancing their professional aspirations.

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Dr. Madhan Karky
Founder & Head Of Research

A scholar-technologist who bridges ancient Tamil wisdom with modern innovation, he architects educational ecosystems where tradition meets tomorrow. His research transforms linguistic heritage into engaging digital experiences, making Tamil learning both contemporary and culturally rooted.

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Nandini Karky
Co-Founder & Head Of Finance

With precision and foresight, she orchestrates the financial foundation that enables educational innovation to flourish. Her strategic acumen ensures sustainable growth while maintaining unwavering focus on the mission of accessible, quality Tamil education.

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Core Team Champions

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Chezhian

System Architect

He designs robust technological frameworks that support seamless learning experiences. His architectural vision ensures scalability, reliability, and performance, creating stable foundations upon which educational innovation thrives.

Rajapandian

UI/UX Coordinator

He shapes digital interfaces where form meets function with grace. Through thoughtful design coordination, he ensures every interaction is purposeful, delightful, and accessible, transforming complexity into clarity for learners of all ages.

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Manju Bashini

Linguist

She weaves linguistic precision into playful learning journeys. Her expertise in games data and BEATS coordination creates educational experiences where Tamil grammar becomes an adventure, and language mastery feels like natural discovery.

Kanniyammal

Linguist

With meticulous attention to detail, she ensures every word, phrase, and concept meets the highest standards of accuracy. Her verification process safeguards the integrity of Tamil content, preserving linguistic authenticity in every learning resource.

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Dr. Swathi

Linguist

She transforms complex linguistic processes into clear, documented methodologies. Her expertise in tools and data ensures that traditional Tamil seamlessly integrates with modern learning technologies, creating bridges between past and present.

Shruthi

Office Coordination

She maintains the rhythm of daily operations, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams. Her coordination creates an environment where creativity flourishes and productivity thrives, supporting the entire organization's educational mission.

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Keerthiga

BEATS Coordinator

She crafts BEATS that transform books and songs into structured learning pathways. Her creative approach to educational design ensures that every element—from melody to meaning—serves the purpose of deeper Tamil comprehension.

Anandhi

Writer

She shapes words into windows of understanding, creating content that illuminates complex concepts with clarity and elegance. Her dual role in creation and verification ensures both creativity and accuracy flow through every learning material.

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Lizzy

Curriculum Coordination

She designs comprehensive educational journeys that guide learners from curiosity to competence. Her curriculum coordination ensures progressive skill development, balancing challenge with achievement across all proficiency levels.

Shanmuganathan

Senior Data Programmer

He builds the invisible bridges that connect systems, enabling data to flow seamlessly across platforms. His technical expertise in APIs and data management ensures robust, efficient, and secure technological operations.

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Dr. Keerthana

Teacher

She brings the timeless teachings of Thirukkural to contemporary learners with scholarly depth and pedagogical skill. Her instruction illuminates ancient wisdom, making classical Tamil literature relevant and accessible to modern minds.

Sai Rajeshwari

Writer & Teacher

She blends pedagogical expertise with creative writing, crafting educational content that engages and enlightens. Her dual role ensures that learning materials are both academically sound and genuinely captivating.

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Kiranya

Podcaster & Teacher

She creates audio experiences that transport learners through Tamil literature, culture, and language. Her podcasts transform commutes and quiet moments into opportunities for meaningful linguistic and cultural discovery.

Venkateswaran

Writer & Teacher

He possesses the rare ability to distill sophisticated concepts into accessible understanding. His writing and teaching make Tamil language learning approachable without sacrificing depth or academic rigor.

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Ramakrishnan

HR & Knowledge Bank Manager

He connects Thambaa Labs' mission with schools and communities, fostering partnerships that expand Tamil learning opportunities. His management of human resources, knowledge bank and outreach ensures organizational growth aligns with educational impact.

Janani

Teacher

She navigates students through carefully designed educational pathways, ensuring steady progress and comprehensive skill development. Her teaching within the Payil framework helps learners build strong foundations in Tamil language mastery.

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Muralidharan

Design Coordination

He coordinates design elements across platforms, ensuring visual consistency and aesthetic excellence. His work creates cohesive user experiences where beauty and functionality unite to serve educational goals.

Sumathi

Question Bank Creation

She designs questions that measure understanding while promoting deeper thinking. Her question banks transform assessment from evaluation into opportunity, challenging learners to demonstrate and extend their Tamil knowledge.

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Sethupathi

Audio & Print Coordinator

He orchestrates the production of audio and print materials, ensuring quality across diverse formats. His coordination guarantees that learning resources maintain excellence whether experienced through sound or sight.

Kiran Ranjith

UI/UX Elements & Layouts

He crafts interface elements and book layouts that enhance comprehension through thoughtful visual design. His work ensures that every page and screen invites exploration and supports effective learning.

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Rahul Ramesh

Animator & Layout Designer

He designs book layouts, animations and educational charts that marry aesthetics with pedagogy. His attention to spatial arrangement and visual hierarchy makes learning materials both beautiful and functionally effective.

Pravin Selvam

Senior Video Editor

He transforms raw footage into polished educational content through skilled editing. His work ensures that video resources maintain pace, clarity, and engagement, maximizing learning impact through visual storytelling.

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Manojkumar

Course Video Editor

He edits Payil course video content with precision and creativity, ensuring each lesson flows seamlessly. His technical expertise and editorial judgment create video learning experiences that educate while maintaining viewer engagement.

Madhan Kumar

Animator & Layout Artist

He creates animations and layouts that guide the eye and mind through learning materials with purposeful design. His work establishes visual hierarchies that make information accessible, memorable, and aesthetically pleasing.

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Sri Jayaram

Illustrator & Layout Artist

He creates stunning images and layouts that speak to learners through visual language. His design work transforms abstract concepts into concrete visual representations that enhance understanding and retention.

Natarajan

Layout & Illustration Artist

He brings books to life through thoughtful layout and compelling illustrations. His artistic vision ensures that visual elements support and enhance written content, creating holistic learning experiences.

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Yogeshwaran

Illustrator & Designer

He illustrates concepts and designs layouts that communicate the philosophy of the Academy while serving pedagogical purposes. His creative work makes social media communication visually engaging and conceptually clear.

Dharun Kumar

Layout & Illustration Artist

He designs book layouts and creates illustrations that transform pages into portals of discovery. His artistic contributions make reading an immersive visual and intellectual travelling experience.

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Vishnu Giri

Writer

He creates book content for Payil, Nooli and develops BEATS that guide learning with literary skill and educational precision. His writing balances engaging narrative with structured pedagogical design.

Naveen Kumar

Writer

He crafts book content and audio content that educates with clarity and engages with creativity. His writing forms the textual foundation upon which Tamil language learning is built, word by carefully chosen word.

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Surendar

Writer

He writes stories and book content that makes complex ideas accessible and engaging. His prose style balances academic rigor with readability, creating learning materials that students want to read.

Preshi Jerard

Content Creator & Designer

She develops diverse educational content that meets learners where they are. Her creative approach ensures that learning materials remain fresh, relevant, and aligned with pedagogical best practices.

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Deepak

Analyst & Outreach Coordinator

He analyzes learning data to uncover insights that drive educational excellence, while simultaneously building bridges with schools and communities. His dual role ensures creating a continuous cycle of improvement and expansion.

Alex

NLP & Data Analytics Programmer

He develops speech processing systems that enable computers to understand and respond to Tamil speech. His programming expertise in voice technology and report management advances the frontiers of interactive language learning.

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Sudharshan

Junior Programmer

He programs tools that enhance Tamil learning capabilities, focusing on Arivi: General Knowledge Quiz, WayKey:typing tutor, and Palagai:writing analyzer. His technical contributions create practical applications that support skill development across multiple learning dimensions.

Sandhiya

Junior Programmer

She develops new language games that transform Tamil learning into engaging play. Her programming expertise brings educational game concepts to life, creating interactive experiences where linguistic skills develop through joyful digital exploration.

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Janarthanan

Intern

He bridges the gap between development and real-world implementation, visiting schools to observe lab sessions and gather authentic feedback. His insights from classroom interactions ensures Thambaa Labs remains grounded in actual learning needs.

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Imayavaramban

Writer

He transforms educational concepts into compelling narratives that resonate with learners. His creative approach to teaching makes Tamil language and culture come alive through imaginative content creation.

Sibi Chakravarthy

Junior Programmer

He developed and coordinated the games portal where education meets entertainment. His programming expertise created stable, engaging platforms that made Tamil learning an adventure worth pursuing.

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Akash

Intern

As an intern contributing to the games portal, he brings fresh perspectives and emerging technical skills. His work supports the development of engaging digital learning experiences that make Tamil fun.

Dhanush

Intern

He assists in games development and training initiatives, learning while contributing. His involvement in both technical development and educational training represents the future generation of Tamil ed-tech professionals.

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