Ztish’s First Tamil Language Single ‘Ennai Kollathey’ Hits 60 Million Views

Ztish; A household name that requires no introduction. The man who redefined contemporary music happens to be the pride of the entire nation and idol for hundreds of upcoming young talents at the same time a force to be reckoned with.
‘Ennai Kollathey’ marked a gigantic step forward for the 28-year-old after his single hit 60 million views recently. Since the release of the beautiful song in 2016, Ztish became a household name among all Malaysians and also worldwide.
What a memorable moment indeed!

Finally, it's been a year after releasing Ennai Kollathey.Thanks for the amazing support people…. pic.twitter.com/9XCiE5wpvc
— ZTISH (@ZTISHOFFICIAL) June 24, 2017

It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the music was the soul of this film. Kavi Naayagan Yuwaji, the man behind the soulful lyrics has surely given the film most of its best and eternally memorable songs over the years.
Not to forget the musicians Boy Radge, the sound engineer, guitarist Amos and veena player Meroshana who brought out the most beautiful tune we’ve ever heard, not the ordinary one but the heartthrob tune of our era. The faces behind the famous song was able to capture much of the emotional turmoil that has occurred throughout the entire track. It’s a fresh version that the audience has never seen before, but it will remain as one of our favourite song and beautiful instrumentation.
It’s not just his music that can stir up a whirlwind of emotions in music lovers. Ztish, fondly known as one of the most prominent music composers in Malaysia, and this heart-warming song from the film Geethaiyin Raadhai brings tears to everyone’s eyes even till this day. A box of tissue is always a must when listening to this song. In a song to which Kumaresh Kamalakannan and Keshvini Saravanan also lent her voice, the duo have left an inimitable mark with their heartbreaking and moving singing.

The number of music videos has swelled to a staggering 60 million as the music composer has ensured that the audience’s reaction is determined by the music.

If you put in the work, put in the time, put in the effort, you’re going to reap the benefits.

Team Varnam congratulates the entire team for their mind-blowing achievements. The team deserves a pat on the back and we wish you more to come!
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Amala Paul Dating Mumbai Based Designer?

Amala Paul has been in the limelight for a while now even though she has not been doing a lot of films lately. Her last film Aadai had created a lot of stir but her bold character was critically acclaimed. The actress has been travelling a lot and has been on a spiritual journey.

Sources have revealed that the actress started dating a Mumbai designer, Bhanvinder Singh, in the year 2017. The couple is said to be currently living together in Mumbai.
Neither Amala nor Bhavnindher confirmed their relationship but Bhavninder’s pictures and captions are in the limelight now and are making it to the news.
Bhavninder then made his account private after this became the media news.
We wish the handsome couple the very best!
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Couple Turns Part of Their Home Into Platform 9 3/4 During MCO!

Life at home under the Movement Control Order has certainly brought out the creatives in us. Satthiya Kandi and her husband Rajesh are fans of all things Harry Potter, and the couple has turned a corner of their home into the iconic Platform 9 3/4.
The couple has recently shared the transformation on Satthiya’s Instagram handle.

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The final result is magical!

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Sattiya is a self-taught artist who is also known for drawing portraits and murals. She also painted a mural on one of the walls in her home.

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My husband has always wanted me to paint a mural in our house, but I’ve always felt very nervous about it until today. • • • • We decided to paint this Beauty & The Beast emblem that was designed by @vdesignsz for our wedding invites. I still remember how the both of us fell head over heels over this emblem designed by the way talented @vdesignsz. • • • Now, how did I do? Do you like it? • • • Music credit: Beauty and The Beast by The London Symphony Orchestra • • • #art #muralpainting #painting #artmalaysia #dudukrumahchallenge #dudukrumah #stayathome #stayhome #stayhomestaysafe
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Keep up the creativity guys!
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Sri Shakti Temple Stands Majestically With Hindu Architectural Excellence

The glorious stunning temple with exquisite architecture named the Sri Shakti Temple with beautifully chiselled stone walls and an intricately carved five-tiered gopuram entrance tower is a majestic attraction in Bukit Rotan.
This has been one of the greatest looking Hindu temples in Malaysia, and as its popularity spreads across to everyone in the years to come, it is particularly a prominent tourist attraction.
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Bukit Rotan is a settlement situated on the outskirts of Kuala Selangor, in a secluded area of Selangor.
The Temple of Sri Shakti Dhevasthanam in Bukit Rotan is designed solely in full compliance with holy scrolls such as the Sastras of the Vedas, Agamas and Sirpa; architectural design.
As an absolutely brilliant representation of Hindu Sirpa Sastras, it is widely recognised by everyone from all over the world . As per Hindu Agamas, this holy site also includes frameworks that encompass a perfect Amman Temple.
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It took almost four intricate years to build the temple, presumably costing up to RM12 million and the craftsmen were all brought down from India, to work on the project. In May 2013, the temple was fully ordained and completed for devotees to visit.
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There are perfectly sculpted palisade walls and an intricately carved five-tiered gopuram entrance tower at the Sri Shakti Temple.
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The temple’s most unique features are the 51 Shakti statues resembling the 51 “Shakti Peedam”along the inner corridor of the temple, depicts the places of worship of the goddess Shakti, based in various places in the Indian subcontinent.
The goddess Shakti, who was the consort of Lord Shiva, incinerated herself, according to Hindu mythology.
Thus, Lord Shiva collected her body remains and danced an angry dance splitting the corpse and jewels of Shakti to bits and pieces that fell to the ground at 51 locations in the sub-continent, 44 in modern-day India, one in Bangladesh, three in Nepal, one in Pakistan, one in Tibet and one in Sri Lanka.
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All 51 of these holy sites were visited by two prodigious Hindu sages who assembled soil and chakra plates made of five metals from the locations and took them back to Malaysia to be placed in this temple.
Thus, the only place on the whole planet where all elements from the 51 pieces can be found in a single spot is here At Sri Shakthi Temple.
This temple, stands majestically tall with pride on the borders of Bukit Rotan and is very much visible even from the highways. The temple is a must visit place for all Malaysians to worship and pay their pilgrimage obtaining the purest of blessings.
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Bobby Simha’s Next Film Will Be Directed By A Debutant Director!

Kashmira Pardeshi has been roped in to play the lead in this entertainer which will be directed by debut director Ramanan Purushothama. Rajesh Murgesan, who had set the tunes for films like Neram and Premam, has been roped in to compose music for this flick.

The film is bankrolled by Rajani Telluri and Reshmi Simha under the banners SRT Entertainments and Mudhra’s Film Factory. It is going to be a high budget film and grand sets have been erected for shooting some scenes.
Also, the team will be camping in Chennai and Munnar to can a major portion of the film.The film has music by Rajesh Murugesan and cinematographer Sunil SK cranking the camera for this project. Also, the editor of movies like Iraivi and Petta, Vivek Harshan, who also won the National award for Jigarthanda, will be handling the cuts of this movie.
Bobby Simah’s first release of the year was Petta, in which he shared screen space with superstar Rajinikanth. He later went on to do Agni and Edaina Jaragocchu. He currently has Seerum Puli in his kitty where he plays the late LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran. Directed by Venkatesh Kumar, the film will be bankrolled under the banner Studio 18. He has also bagged an important role in the magnum opus Indian 2. Directed by S Shankar, the film has Kamal Haasan playing the lead.
He also has an upcoming Telugu movie Disco Raja starring Ravi Teja, in which he will be seen playing a character named Burma Sethu. The film is directed by Vi Anand of Oka Kshanam and Ekadiki Pothavu Chinnavada fame. Three leading ladies viz. Nabha Natesh, Payal Rajput and Priyanka Jawalkar have been roped in to share the screen space with Ravi Teja. Allari Naresh has been roped in to play an important role in the film. Impressed over the way his character has been shaped up, Allari Naresh agreed to join the star cast, confirm sources.
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UTC Operation Hours Back to Normal From June 15th

Ministry of Finance has declared that all the Urban Transformation Centres (UTC) will start its operation daily starting Monday, June 15th.
This follows Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s announcement on the extension of UTC operating hours.
It cited several factors including overtime and utility costs, as well as smaller crowds after 7 pm, though several UTCs later had their operating hours extended.

Under the new operating hours, UTCs will open every day except on national and state public holidays.
In Peninsula Malaysia, UTCs will open from 8 am to 9 pm from Monday to Friday, with no breaks except for a two-and-a-half-hour Friday prayer break from 12.15 pm to 2.45 pm. On Saturday and Sunday, UTCs will open from 8 am to 5 pm.
In Sabah and Sarawak, UTCs will open from 8 am to 5 pm daily, seven days a week.
The Friday prayer break for Sarawak is from 11.45 am to 2.15 pm, while for Sabah and Labuan it is from 11.30 am to 2.00 pm.
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Male Body Shaming; The Less-Spoken Issue That Should Similarly Be Talked More Openly

Body-shaming isn’t about gender-special issues. Women are often affected by this issue, but how many of us have noticed that criticising an individual’s appearance has been on the rise in MEN as well?
Yes, you heard me right?
While much has been talked about how society’s narrow-minded scrutiny objectifies and harms women, we are yet to venture into the growing reality of ‘less-talked’ social issues of male body shaming. In fact, men are also bearing insecurities regarding their body image.
Out of all people, even Simbu, Nivin Pauly, Prashanth, and many other actors have been body shamed mercilessly on social media platforms. It seems to be very easy for us to judge someone’s appearance but have any of us thought about what a man is or should be and found his special way of expressing himself?
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Why don’t we talk about male body shaming?
The writer thinks the victims (MEN) are not comfortable talking about this issue because they don’t identify it as a matter of importance. But, most of the time (MEN) are not the ones to blame.
Frankly speaking, we have grown up in a society where the notions of ‘macho’ and (toxic) ‘masculinity’ are so deeply ingrained in the culture. Every outburst that happens will be seen as a form or weakness.
We don’t question ourselves on why we need to become huge and strong as ‘The Rock’ to change the shape of our bodies. We do it because it happens at times. Having said that, almost every time the effort to rectify the issue opens the door to the “sweeping” of man into others’ eyes. The prohibition against expressing a weakness, a vulnerability of our own body is born because it would be too childish. In the end, we have to hide the embarrassment and avoid any form of voicing out.
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Body shaming manifest in different ways

Tendency to judge others’ physical appearance and laugh without noticing that we are also body-shaming someone. For example, laughing at jokes of stand-up comedians targeting fat people. (At least I don’t have to shave my body hair)
We may form a negative self-image without realising that we are body shaming ourselves. For example, (He looks more muscular than me)

Men or women, body-shaming is always wrong.

Regardless of how such issues manifests, this will eventually lead to comparison and shame, and perpetuates the idea that people should be judged mainly for their physical features. PERIOD!
How to deal with body shaming ?

Learn to embrace our own imperfections as it will ultimately free us from placing unfair judgments on others.
Share and talk about it to your loved one as there’ll be definitely a way for you to ease your worries.
Do what makes you happy; at the end of the day you’re gonna live your life.

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With the boom of social media, anyone can say whatever they want, without thinking about other people’s feelings. Body shaming will never be cool in the name of ‘it’s the latest trend’. So, instead of putting people down, celebrate their differences and be kind in this crazy world we’re all living in.
“Are you ready to stop colluding with a culture that makes so many of us feel physically inadequate? Say goodbye to your inner critic, and take this pledge to be kinder to yourself and others.” — Oprah Winfrey
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Astro Brings You More Indian Local & International Premieres To Celebrate This New Year

Astro pays tribute to local shows and talents in honour of the New Year for various Indian communities and proudly presents the premieres of six local shows as well as international shows such as Thalaivi Special, Karnan Special, and many others.
Local premieres:
Kaigeh Turun

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Astro Vinmeen HD (Ch 202) | Tues |13 April, 9.30pm
A concert directed by Dev Rajah, bringing together legendary local artists such as Darkkey, OG Dass, Mista G, Lockup Nathan, Lockup Xavier, Alinda and more, as they join forces to present a spectacular line-up of power-packed performances. This New Year special will be hosted by ‘Punnagai Poo’ Gheeta & Jaya Rajendran.
Supramani; The first local Tamil comedy-fantasy series

Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201) |Mon-Fri | 7 April, 8pm
It is a Tamil series featuring a robot, directed by local filmmaker, Muralikrishnan Munian and starring Magendran Raman, Tashayini, Kabilan and Hemaji. An engineer with dementia races against time to encode the memory he saved into his home-assistant robot to solve the mystery of his missing colleagues.
O’ Yaara Aayi Vaisakhi; a local Vaisakhi special musical show

Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201) |Tues |13 April, 6.30pm
Hosted by Hemant Shergill & Jas Gill; a musical and dance performance by Malaysian Sikh performers reflecting Vaisakhi traditions. A string of performances from the vibrant ‘Dhol’ to the colourful ‘Gidha’ and energetic ‘Bhangra’. The show is directed by local talent, S.A.Thurai, featuring performances from various artists like Arvinder Raina, Kiret Singh, Ashvinder Kaur and more, along with four live bands.
Jagadanandakaraka; a local Ugadi special

Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201) |Tues |13 April, 9pm
The story directed by Naavin Samrat revolves around two brothers trying to fulfil their grandfather’s wish of reuniting with his children. In the pursuit of fulfilling their grandfather’s wish, they get entangled with mysterious cards that haunt them. Find out how they escape while staying on track with their goal.
Vishuppulari, a Vishu musical show

Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201) |Wed |14 April, 6.30pm
A musical show to celebrate Vishu, with performances by various artists portraying Malayalam culture and values ranging from songs, dance performances and trivia about Vishu. The show will also feature ‘Chendamelam’, Vishu melodies, ‘Mohiniyattam’, ‘Thiruvathirakaliall’ and many more.
 Apart from that, this show will also inform audiences about the main elements of Vishu including ‘Vishu Kanikkaanal’, ‘Vishu Kaineetam’ (token of blessings) and ‘Vishu Sadhya’ (multi-course vegetarian meal served on banana leaf).
Renowed artists like Datin Sri Shaila, Vani Nethiar, Shastan K, Sabesh Manmathan, Hashmitha Selvam & Sri Srinivas will be making this show magical.
Sara; a local Chithirai Puthandu special

Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201) |Wed |14 April
9pm: Special Interview
9.30pm: Telemovie
Sara; staring Shalini Balasundaram, Devyanaa, Krithigah Nair & Vemanna is a psychology student and part-time nanny. Her dad used to be an exorcist but quit after Sara faced an issue. Sara is appointed as Mithra’s new nanny.
 Sara then comes across unexpected incidents and witnesses eerie circumstances and horrifying situations which endangers Mithra. Sara slowly learns about a mysterious character, Janu. Will Sara solve this puzzle? Will Sara save Mithra?
New Year Galatta; all-rounders special family drama

Astro Ulagam Facebook, YouTube & Instagram |Fri-Tues | 9-13 April, 6pm
Four rival neighbours become close friends after their families intervene and plot to unite them during Puthandu, Ugadi, Vishu & Vaisakhi celebrations. This drama will star Tivagaran, Sandhya, Manivannan, Meshalini, Shakthi, Veneeth Menon, Krithigah, Avinder, Navinder, Kalarani & Vemanna.
International premieres:
Thalaivi Special

Zee Tamil HD (Ch 223) |Wed |14 April, 11.30am
‘Thalaivi’ is an upcoming Indian multilingual biographical film about the life of the late J. Jayalalithaa, directed by A.L Vijay. On the Tamil New Year, anchor, Kiki will join the cast of the film including Kangana and Aravindsamy, as well as director, A.L Vijay, and composer, G.V Prakash for a fun-filled chat about the movie, behind the scenes, and more.
Karnan Special

Zee Tamil HD (Ch 223) | Wed |14 April, 2pm
An interactive session with the cast of the movie ‘Karnan’, where they share about the film, characters and the making of and more.
Kalathil Santhippom

Zee Tamil HD (Ch 223) | Wed |14 April, 3pm
N. Rajasekar is the director of this film. The film which casts Jiiva, Arulnithi Tamilarasu, Manjima Mohan & Priya Bhavani Shankar is based on the sport, ‘kabaddi’ and the friendship between two men, Ashok and Anand who were initially regarded as rivals.
Special Pattimandram

Zee Tamil HD (Ch 223) | Wed |14 April, 12.30pm
‘Pattimandrams’ are popular debate shows on festive days attributed to the moderator’s and speaker’s witty and quirky arguments. Kalaimamani Dindugal I. Leoni will moderate ‘Special Pattimandram’
Moi Virundhu; A game show

Zee Tamil HD (Ch 223) | Wed |14 April, 6pm
A tradition that originated in Tanjore, Tamil Nadu, previously known as ‘Thevai’, is a feast that is prepared and served to relatives and family friends to collect money for an occasion. On the Tamil New year, participants will travel to a village and cook a feast for the villagers. At the end of the feast, both teams will evaluate their monetary collections. The team that collects the most wins.
Sarbath

Colors Tamil HD (Ch 222) | Wed |14 April, 4pm
This film directed by  Prabhakaran is about two brothers (Kathir and Soori) who are at loggerheads since childhood. Both fall in love with the same girl and this leads to twists and turns filled with drama and hilarious events that make for perfect family entertainment.
Dhira; A historical fiction

Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201) |Wed |14 April, 2pm
During the 14th century, when most of India was under foreign treachery, Vidyaranyaswamy and his disciples Harihara and Bukka Raya saved the country. They established a new kingdom called Vijayanagara. Swamy hid the war loot in Kishkinda mountain and protected it by dividing the secret in two.
 One was a riddle box that held the instructions to get the treasure and the other was a copper contour which holds the rules on how and who can acquire the riddle box. 200 years later begin the plot twists when a witty and intelligent man retrieves the ancient hidden treasure saving the kingdom from the enemy.
Rockstar; A celebrity music reality show

Zee Tamil HD (Ch 223)| New episodes every Sunday, 7pm
Gathering talented, famous singers from the Tamil Music Industry, ‘Rockstar’ presents viewers with an epic battle between the established singers in the industry to regain their fame. Devi Sri Prasad will be the ambassador while Mano and Srinivas will be the judges in  the show.
Astro customers will be able to watch those shows on Astro GO and On Demand at any time. So set aside sometime this month to relax and unwind on your couch at home. Visit Astro’s Facebook and Instagram pages for more information on upcoming shows and movies. Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!
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Denes Kumar Shares Sweet Birthday Message To Dr Vimala Perumal

Denes Kumar and Dr Vimala Perumal are definitely the power couple of the Malaysian Indian film industry. The duo have made history and achieved unbelievable milestones with their films that narrate original Malaysian stories. A month ago, their film ‘Vedigundu Pasangge’ won Best Film at the 10th Norway Tamil Film Festival.

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Today is the talented Dr Vimala Perumal’s birthday and Denes Kumar took it to the ‘Gram to share his undying love and affection for his wife. Denes posted a photo of the couple on a holiday at the historic Arundel Castle in West Sussex, England, captioned, “Happiest birthday my darling @vimalaperumal6 ?♥ love u so much Iron Lady. Can anyone tag God here, I must thank to Him for sending such a beautiful angel to me”.

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We don’t know if we can tag God, but we are definitely thanking Him for this lovely couple.
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MIWPV 2019: The One & Only Convention For Malaysian Indian Wedding Photographers & Videographers

The biggest gathering of Malaysian Indian wedding photographers and videographers is happening in under a week and we managed to catch a glimpse of the excitement of it all.

In a recent press conference held at Marimbar PJ, the organisers gave an exclusive insight into what was going to be happening at the Malaysian Indian Wedding Photographers & Videographers (MIWPV) Convention 2019. The convention will be hosting more than 200 wedding photography and videography professionals next weekend at Everly Hotel, Putrajaya.

The convention will be divided into 2 parts throughout the day, a series of talks from industry professionals followed by a gala dinner and awards night. Organised by Rising Stellar Sdn Bhd, the convention aims to educate and inspire budding photographers and videographers  by celebrating their work and rewarding their efforts to artfully immortalise important moments for couples.
The MIWPV Convention is also the FIRST platform to hold a competition for the local Indian wedding scene. The competition has been met with over 1,000 entries and will be judged by a team of experts from Malaysia, Singapore, UK and India. The MIWPV Awards 2019 sees an assemblage of judges from across the world such as Subra Govinda (Subra Govinda Photography), Ajith Prasenan (Pixelena Studio), Anthony Barlan (Anthony Barlan Photography), Shana Mahendran (Black Magic Creations), Leonard Hon (Leonard Hon Signature) and JK Wicky (Ugly Duckling Studio).
MIWPV over the years
Led by Kamalesan Kamalakaran, the MIWPV Convention has grown exponentially as since its inception in 2014. The MIWPV Convention 2019 will boast its largest gathering in its fifth instalment on 20 July 2019.

WATCH the highlights from the MIWPV Convention Press Conference here:

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Siddarth’s Sivappu Manjal Pachai Film Soundtrack – Absolute Brilliance!

Siddarth’s upcoming film, Sivappu Manjal Pachai has music composed by debutante Siddhu Kumar. The young music director’s tunes have been released on YouTube, and they are all absolutely brilliant.
Four tunes have been released from Sivappu Manjal Pachai over the past one week, and all songs have garnered hundreds of thousands of views. This is relatively unheard of for a new music director. Check out the four tunes here;

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Q917zqU7oVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Sivappu Manjal Pachai | Usure Song Lyric Video | Siddharth, G.V.Prakash Kumar | Sasi | Siddhu Kumar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62Q917zqU7o)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsET1ZKx6qQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Sivappu Manjal Pachai | Mayilaanjiye Song Lyric | Siddharth, G.V.Prakash Kumar | Sasi | Siddhu Kumar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsET1ZKx6qQ)

Sivappu Manjal Pachai stars Siddharth, GV Prakash Kumar, Lijomol Jose and Kashmira Pardeshi. The film is directed by Sasi, who also directed Poo and Pichaikaran.
All tunes are also available on Spotify.
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HABIB Joins Hands With Tiger Protection Society To Save Malayan Tigers

To celebrate the Year of the Tiger, HABIB joins the Tiger Protection Society, Rimau.NGO, in its efforts to save our Malayan Tigers. In honour of the Chinese New Year Zodiac, the Tiger, HABIB has released a limited-edition Tiger 999 gold wafer coin.
As a loyal Malaysian brand, the jewellers supports Rimau. efforts NGO’s to rescue endangered Malayan Tigers and raise awareness about the issue.
Dato’ Sri Meer HABIB, Executive Chairman of the HABIB Group
“Recently, there have been talks concerning poaching on wildlife, particularly Malayan Tigers, and this concerns us,” said Dato’ Sri Meer HABIB, Executive Chairman of the HABIB Group. We believe that our gift will enable Rimau.NGO to increase their efforts in recruiting additional rangers and patrollers to keep poachers at bay, and that, most significantly, this campaign will raise public and corporate awareness.
He went on to say, “We launched this collection to exhibit the beauty of this animal and to educate Malaysians about the significance of tiger conservation.”
Furthermore, he emphasised that it is critical to act immediately and that Rimau would be the greatest partner to help this cause because they are solely dedicated to tiger protection.
Lara Ariffin, The President of Rimau.NGO
The Malayan Tiger has long been considered as the country’s defining symbol, and its extinction would be a loss of national pride and identity.
The President of Rimau.NGO, Lara Ariffin said, “There are only 150 of these endangered species left in our Malaysian jungles. We hope this effort will raise awareness among our community on the importance of protecting and preserving our Malayan tiger’ for the future generation.”
HABIB created an iconic 999 gold wafer coin showing the Malayan Tiger, wrapped in red and gold packaging, to monumentalise the Chinese New Year Zodiac 2022, the tiger.

To add to the joy and excitement, HABIB collaborated with Disney to design a 999 gold wafer coin featuring Winnie the Pooh and Tigger.

Moving on, Datin Sri Zarida Noordin, Executive Director of HABIB Group, handed a check of RM38,888 to Lara Ariffin, President of Rimau NGO, at the Bangsar Village II showroom. Rimau.NGO will get a portion of the revenues from the 999 gold wafer coin collection.
HABIB is Malaysia’s premier jeweller, with a long tradition in luxury jewellery design and craftsmanship dating back to over 60 years. The family-owned and run business was founded in 1958 by Datuk Haji Habib Mohamed Abdul Latif and opened its first retail location on Pitt Street, near Penang’s famous ‘Jewelers’ Corner’ which is now taken over by his son, Dato’ Sri Meer Sadik Habib.
Persatuan Pelindung Harimau Malaysia (RIMAU) is a non-governmental organisation committed to the conservation of the Malayan tiger, which was founded in 2018. RIMAU ensures the survival of the Malayan tiger into the next century.
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Pattanathu Machan Spellbounds Us With Love; Rendered With A Country Feel By Director Kavi Nanthan

As the air around us has started arousing with love vibes, there’s nothing like a love song to get your heart racing right?
Venpa famed director Kavi Nanthan who is renowned in the Malaysian film industry for depicting heart captivating love stories that is sure to get most of his audience relating themselves with has just made a new musical short film.
Director Kavi Nanthan does it again, spellbounding us mesmerised in awe of his latest musical short film; Pattanathu Machan!
Watch Pattanathu Machan Here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU4wAQ1MBCgVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Pattanathu Machan – K. Kavi Nanthan | R.I.E ft Sritharan & Saresh D7 | S.L.Y SQUAD (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU4wAQ1MBCg)

Speaking exclusively to the director himself, Kavi Nanthan decoded his inspiration behind this beautiful rendition.
Upon hearing it for the first time, this song was an immediate hit for him, prompting him to film a music video. This song was an initial release taken from the 2016 album Ithu Chumma Trailer II by S.L.Y Squad with a similar name, Pattanathu Machan.
He could not proceed further with his idea due to work commitments in relation to his ongoing film ventures. Again in 2020, when he stumbled across the song during the first MCO phase, it quickly struck upon him to establish it as a musical short film.
The concept was developed to succeed upon further discussion with Saresh D7 and was made entirely with a village based concept, alongside a cheeky fun lively choreography by Sharuba Sasidaran.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CKLwzCGl0Tb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Produced by S.L.Y Squad, with 3 astonishing vocals R.I.E, Sritharan and Saresh D7, this song was casted by director Kavi Nanthan himself alongside Kavines Ganesh, Vigneswari Uttaraja Poobithy and Pretika Indran.
Elongating his new release  to perfection, there is a special tune composed as a background score by Varmman Elangkovan that is sure to melt your heart away.
The musical short film was constructed in 5 days at 3 different locations namely Kapar, Tanjung Karang and Sekinchan. The amazingly evince of a country feel definitely elevates the song to a whole new level!
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10 Ways Our Indian Women Are Conditioned (PART 1)

As an Indian woman, it goes without saying that we have had so many barriers to our freedom because of several factors. I am not here to say that women from other races don’t go through this, but today I am writing this from an intersectional point of view. One of the most important parts of reaching equality as a society is acknowledging that different communities have different needs.
Intersectional feminism is so important for us because it helps to fill up the gaps we have as a community. The lack of liberation comes from several factors and deep seated cultural issues. As always, please remember that, this is an ever evolving subject and it cannot be concluded in one article.

There has been numerous times when I myself have succumbed to the conditioning of this society. I did this unknowingly and when i realised it, i questioned myself. I asked myself, how did I let it get to my mind. This just simply goes to show how important it is to question things or to have an inquisitive mind.
The conditioning that happens in our society is alarming and we have to eradicate it, slowly but surely. These are mindsets that no longer work for the world that we live in. Frankly, I wonder how did it even ever work to begin with!

 A pretty woman is fair skinned

I cannot even begin to describe the number of times I have heard this, even in my own family. Pati, I love you but this is an offensive mindset that has to be out. For decades, Indian families have destroyed and shattered the confidence of many young Indian girls for their beautiful skin colour.
Mirusha Yogarajah (left) and Yanusha Yogarajah are of Tamil descent
The unnecessary comparison in colours made the gap bigger and today, we are claiming our power back. No one is saying that fair is ugly. Any and every skin colour is beautiful because people are so much more than their appearance. The next time someone passes you a skin whitening cream, tell them this,
“ I am not sorry for my skin colour. I am sorry for your mentality”

 A good wife is more important than being an empowered individual

A moment of silence to all the Indian women out there who are dumbing themselves down or missing out on career opportunities because of their emasculated partner. Girl, I hope someday you are empowered enough to take leadership in your life. No, I am not judging your choices because I am pro choice, ALWAYS, even if it does not make sense to me.
Aishwarya Rajesh In World Famous Lover, where she played a character who lowered her standards for her husband
I feel rather disappointed to see the potential go down. Not a criminal thing to do, but it is self sabotaging and it is criminal in my vocabulary. Ladies, if you want to genuinely do that, please go on to do so because it shows that you are empowered enough to make choices, but I hope it is not because you do not want to make your partner feel small. Like what Michelle Obama once said,
“Strong men – men who are truly role models – don’t need to put down women to make themselves feel powerful. People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.”

 A woman must dress up modestly

This is another reason for us to not claim our power. Let me break this down for ya. When we feel strong enough to make a choice on the outfits we pick, it simply means that we are powerful enough to decide.
Credits: The Equality Institute Such a powerful infographic
If a woman does not cover her skin, she is asking for it. I have seen this happening with my relatives. A sense of pride these Indian man have when they say shit like
“ I don’t let my sisters or girlfriend wear shorts. I am just making sure other man don’t look at them that way”
Or
“ If you want to maintain a decent image in this society, you need to know how to dress up. Don’t expect a man to treat you like a goddess if you dress up like a slut”
These are the same people who have an unhealthy obsession with porn and definitely don’t have a healthy mindset. They will jerk off to Mia Khalifa or Sunny Leone and condemn them at the same time. Hypocrites!
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Let me make this very clear!
A WOMAN CAN WEAR WHAT SHE WANTS, AND SHE IS NOT ASKING FOR IT! PERIOD.
It’s 2020, and frankly, there are so many Indian women I know who do not wear shorts because someone told them that a good Indian girl won’t wear clothes like that. Sure, a Saree isn’t revealing at all.
For more info on this topic you can read up on this article written by The Guardian on how there is no excuse for assault despite how provocative one dresses up.

A woman should not cuss

This is a very controversial statement. Personally, I believe that cursing is a personal choice and one should always be aware of their surroundings. My issue is that society is so okay with a man cursing publicly because it is justifiable that his anger is making him do that. However, if a woman were to do it, then it becomes a huge issue. She is deemed as disrespectful and would be looked down upon. The issue at hand is the double standards. I am not supporting the fact that it is okay for a man to use profanities, however, if a man can do that and not be judged by the society, then why can’t a woman do that?

You can also read this article by The Katmmandu Post on the underlying sexism in swearing and slurs.

 A woman should know her way around the house cause its her job

This boils my blood and I cannot believe this is still happening. A friend once told me that her boss asked her this during a Zoom call,
“ How is the cooking going on?”
When I shared this with a couple of people, they could not find the problem with that question. Hence why, casual sexism is so dangerous. Her boss did not ask that same question to the males who were on that call, and why is that so? Is it because it is a woman’s job to cook and clean up after her family?
Casual sexism is not so casual after all!
Allow me to share what happened to me recently. I had a couple of friends over at my place and one of my guy friends was washing the dishes in the sink. At this point, he is no longer a guest and is more like a long lost sibling. My father was rather upset to see him washing the dishes and felt that it was inappropriate. However, I have had so many female friends who have cleaned up before and he had no issues with that. I was so disappointed to see it happening in my own home. For those of you who are wondering what I did, I obviously called my dad out. I explained to him how traditional gender roles are dying. Remember, it is important to call out sexism when you see it or else the person would not know. This deep-rooted conditioning seeps it’s way so subtly in our day to day lives and if we do not think out of the box, we succumb to the conditioning.
Stay tuned for the upcoming article as I continue to list down other ways our Indian women are conditioned in our society. Please reach out to me at tiviya@varnam.my for your feedback and comments. Alternatively, you can also leave a comment on our comment section below.
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Indian Immigration Officer Bags 2nd Best Service Award

Puan Vinnothyni Velayutham won 2nd Best Service Award in Immigration department.  There were also 27 other Indian officers from various departments receiving awards.
Puan Vinnothyni and Puan Angeshwari Subramaniam are currently working in the immigration department at Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur. However, this is not the first award for Puan Vinnothyni. She has received this award once previously ever since the start of her service to this department 11 years ago.
All smiles for the awards they have received.
Awarding and acknowledging the performance of staff will overall help with better productivity. A total of 865 officers and staff were honoured with the Best Service Awards for providing excellent service in the field of Malaysian Immigration. Out of these number, 28 of them were officers and staff.
Deputy Minister of Interior, Dato Mohammed Aziz Jamun and Malaysia Director Genaral, Dato Indra Cheryl Saimi attended the ceremony which was held last week at the headquarters of the Interior Ministry in Putrajaya.
Puan Vinnothyni and a fellow officer. Her smile says it all!
It is amazing to see our people get credited for the work they have done. Kudos to all the officers for winning and contributing relentlessly to make our Malaysia a much more beautiful place to live in!
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Another Hindi Villain For Rajinikanth

Rajinikanth has not had a formidable Tamizhan villain star opposite him in years. His next film, Darbar, will be no different. Hindi actor Prateik Babbar, who has starred in films like Ekk Deewana Tha and Dhobi Ghaat, has been signed to play the villain in Superstar’s next film.
Darbar is directed by AR Murugadoss, and will feature Rajinikanth as a cop after 25 years.

Babbar is elated, unlike Rajini fans. “It is such a dream come true to have bagged this project in such little time. This year is looking very positive for me and Sanya (Babbar’s wife, Sanya Sagar) has been such a great influence on my life professionally and personally,” he shared in an interview. “I can’t wait to commence shooting with Rajinikanth sir and AR Murugadoss sir this week and create some magic,” he added.
Initially, it was rumoured that SJ Suryah will play Rajini’s antagonist in Darbar. This got fans excited. The actor made a sinister villain in Mersal and Iraivi, and he would surely bring on the heat with Darbar. Alas, it was not meant to be.
Winston Chao, the Taiwanese actor who played Rajinikanth’s nemesis in Kabali
Rajini’s characters have been faced with non-Tamil villains in his last few movies. Kaala, 2.0 and Petta all had Bollywood actors as the baddie, Kabali had a Chinese villain and Lingaa had a Caucasian one. Before that, in Enthiran, he himself played the antagonist. Perhaps his last terrifying Tamil-ish villain he encountered was Adhiseshan, played by Telugu actor Suman in Sivaji.

But you KNOW which villain of Rajinikanth was our favourite. Will a villain as fearsome as Neelambari ever be cast again opposite Rajini?
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Sonu Sood Continues to Help the Underprivileged During Lockdown

The Dabangg star Sonu Sood is among the many celebrities reaching out to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the actor has made arrangements for migrant workers stuck in Maharashtra to reach their respective homes in Karnataka.
Sonu acquired special approvals from Karnataka and Maharashtra state governments to ensure there’s no violation of rules while the rescue mission went on. In a recent interview, he mentioned that in times of a pandemic, everyone deserved to be with their families.

Sonu previously offered rooms in his Delhi hotel to frontline workers. He has also been feeding the many underprivileged with a meal kits.
India registered 81,970 confirmed COVID-19 cases today after 3,995 more tested positive across the nation in the past 24 hours. The COVID-19 death toll stands at 2,649 with 100 more patients succumbing to the infectious disease.
Of the total 81,970, there are 51,401 active cases, according to the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Malaysian Indian Students Take Pride In Their SPM Results

SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) 2022 saw a total of 10,109 students who obtained excellent grades of A+, A-, and A in all subjects, said Education Director Datuk Haji Pkharuddin bin Haji Ghazali.
When announcing the 2022 SPM examination results in Putrajaya, the Education Director stated that this year’s national average grade (GPN) score has improved, from last years 4.74 to 4.86 this year.
On that list of successful students, Tamil students too had obtained a great spot among the rest of their peers. Here is how they felt about their accomplishments and what they did to achieve them.
Agilan Nethan Chinappar (11 A)
Agilan expressed his gratitude to his family for their encouragement and support. He also mentioned that he initially had trouble studying because he was a pandemic student in Form 4 and had to learn all of his subjects online. When he entered Form 5, it was a little challenging for him to cover topics from both Form 4 and Form 5. He took a lot of lessons, which made it difficult for him to concentrate. Then he began to plan and work on his study schedule. That is how he achieved such a remarkable outcome.
Success Is The Residue Of Planning
Anushree Saravanan
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Anushree conveyed her heartfelt thanks to each and every one of her family members, friends, and teachers who helped and taught her. She added that the fantastic results she obtained were a direct result of her hard work.
The Only Way The Magic Works Is By Hard Work
Thavanesan Pillai Kesavan (10 A)
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Thavanesan thanked his parents, cousins, close friends, and teachers for their support and encouragement. As a result of his outstanding achievements, he intends to pursue higher education in computers, programming, and other related fields.
Let Your Dreams Take Flight
Sriyuvaneswary Selvam (9 A)
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Instead of studying late at night, Sriyuvaneswary advises going to bed early and rising early to study. Additionally, she gave future SPM candidates the advice to be aware of when their brains are active and when they are not. Discover your concentration pattern first, then proceed to complete your revisions, say the young achiever.
The BRAIN Is Wider Than The Sky
Rashvin Balashanthiran (9 A)
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Rashvin expressed appreciation to his friends and teachers for providing him with the complete support he needed. He says that for his future studies, he intends to pursue a doctorate in medicine. He also expresses his best wishes for all the SPM candidates sitting this year.
Set Your Goals High And Don’t Stop Till You Get There
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FoodPanda “Pollywood” Advertisement Sparks Outrage Among Malaysian Netizens

Well, here we are again with some nonsensical advertisement by a renowned company!
Food delivery platform foodpanda landed into hot water for not featuring any Indian talents in its Bollywood-themed advertisement ahead of Deepavali celebrations.
Since the video went viral on social media platforms, it has sparked indignation among Malaysian netizens, and the company did not immediately respond to a request for comment. And to our surprise the 30-second video advertisement were represented by popular celebrities who are Malay and Chinese among them being Adiba Noor and Nadia Aquila.
Former R.AGE STAR freelance Multimedia Journalist & Producer, Vaneesha Krish and some other netizens have taken to their respective social media platforms to claim that the video is a form of cultural appropriation.

@foodpanda_my this is appalling. An Indian-themed commercial featuring our culture, yet not a single Indian person in sight? So tired of how local brands and the media continue to appropriate from marginalized communities yet ERASE us from mainstream content. pic.twitter.com/W3H25BzFDo
— Vaneesha Krish (@VaneeshaKrish) October 4, 2021

Wow the absurdity and injustice of this all, and no one batted an eye lid. Would having a full indian cast for another festival be acceptable food panda? Uninstalling Foodpanda.
— Sumi Krish (@Smitach2) October 5, 2021

Absolutely appalled that someone who was in a decision making position ran with this concept and casting choice. Do better!
— Geetha (@oh_so_crunchy) October 5, 2021

Beginning to think that this is a deliberate tactic by Foodpanda to cause controversy, because who in the right mind would do this?
— JJ Wong ☸🏴 (@RockstarJay94) October 6, 2021

According to foodpanda’s press release, the company has stated that the recent Bollywood-inspired YouTube video that has been circulating online is not a Deepavali ad, but rather part of a larger campaign that will be launched soon. Netizens chastised the company for producing a Bollywood-inspired ad ahead of Deepavali but had miserably failed to include any Indian talent and for appropriating Indian culture. The video in question was part of foodpanda’s newest #TakkanTakTahu promotion, which shows customers how to obtain discounts and it was one of the teasers for the ‘Delivery Ke Hati Seri minisodes’ with a much broader plot.

“The musical inspirations include Barbershop Quartet on our loyalty programme, K-Pop rapping about stacking discounts with promo codes, and Bollywood on group ordering and many more.” Vanita Menon Kris, foodpanda’s Head of Marketing.

Watch the full advertisement here:

https://youtu.be/Rck3UKT71XQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: #TakkanTakTahu? | Bollywood (https://youtu.be/Rck3UKT71XQ)

Since then, Vanita has subsequently apologised for the split caused by the ideas which were implemented in producing such a video.

“We understand that there might have been a misunderstanding with the video in question being singled out. However, this specific video is part of a bigger campaign and not a Deepavali ad. foodpanda would like to humbly apologise, as it was never our intention to cause any discomfort to our consumers as we stay committed to delivering joy to your doorstep,” said Vanita.

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Fab Friday Romantic Movie Nite Indulgence – Valentine’s Day Special

Valentine’s is getting closer, and what is cosier than catching up with some romantic love stories?
See, there’s one misconception about watching romantic movies. My friends have said that if you’re not in a romantic relationship and watching a romantic movie then that is the worst feeling you’ll ever have.
But, from my point of view, in order to watch a romantic movie, you do not have to be in a romantic relationship.
It is a great feeling just to experience the emotions through a movie itself.
So here are five romantic movies you may want to watch regardless of whether you’re single or in a relationship;
Maara (Tamil)
Amazon Prime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv5KUKKwQEwVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Maara – Official Trailer 4K (Tamil) | R Madhavan, Shraddha | Dhilip |Amazon Original Movie | Jan 8 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv5KUKKwQEw)

When Paaru sees a fairy tale she heard from a stranger as a child painted across the walls of a coastal town, she goes in search of the man who painted it.
Is Love Enough? Sir (Hindi)
Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vD70_5XadcVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Is Love Enough? Sir | Official Trailer | Tillotama Shome & Vivek Gomber | Netflix India (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vD70_5Xadc)

To pursue her dreams of being a fashion designer, a young widow moves to Mumbai. To support herself, she takes a job as a maid where she eventually develops a mutual attraction with her boss, a wealthy architect.
Can love bridge the division between their classes? “Is Love Enough? Sir” won a number of awards at the film festival, including the Cannes 2018 Critics’ Week Grand Prize, so you don’t want to miss it.
Middle class melodies (Telugu)
Amazon Prime

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2_890jLOyUVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Middle Class Melodies – Official Trailer (Telugu) | Anand Deverakonda | Amazon Original Movie (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2_890jLOyU)

In a small bistro run by his father and mother, Raghava stays. In Guntur town, he wants to open another bistro because the business in the village is not doing well. Raghava sells Sandhya’s father’s farm to her family to open his own bistro.
 What were the difficulties faced by Raghava in starting it in Guntur? What challenges did he face to get hitched to Sandhya?
Power paandi (Tamil)
Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe_wc5dIlFUVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Power Paandi – Official Trailer | Rajkiran | Dhanush | Sean Roldan | Releasing on April 14th (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe_wc5dIlFU)

The film was directed by Dhanush, a popular and talented Tamil actor. It is the tale of an elderly man who, after retiring from the movie-stunt industry, lives with his son and his family.
When he decides to find his young love, things take a turn. The tale then moves back to the past of Paandi and his breezy love tale. The film is an emotional suitcase that proves that there is no age for love.
Mehandi Circus
Netflix

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTWsGOeTWyAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mehandi Circus Trailer | Ranga, Shweta Tripathi | Sean Roldan | Saravana Rajendran (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTWsGOeTWyA)

A music shop owner falls in love with a girl from a circus troupe that visits his village, but caste and class stand in the way.
My personal favourite is “Is Love Enough? Sir” which i watched recently and if you’re someone who likes a realistic, simple and slow brewing love story, then this is for you.
Sometimes, it just makes me wonder what is life without love? Wouldn’t it be boring?
Having said that, let us know which movie you enjoyed the most. The film is not listed in any order, so I’d say watch the trailer and choose whatever you like.
 Happy Valentine’s Day in advance folks!
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Navi Indran Pillai: The Woman Who Defeated Cancer Twice

Vaishnavi Indran Pillai or better known as Navi has been creating waves across the globe. Her fight story and a photo series called ‘The Bold Indian Bride’ was the catalyst of the wide spread recognition.

Overnight, media giants like BBC, The Logical Indian, Times of India were raving about her incredibly inspiring story. To achieve greatness, Navi has been through the depths of adversity and prevailed victoriously. Navi was first diagnosed with breast cancer at the tender age of 22. While her peers were torn between selecting colleges and planning their life ahead, Navi was hospital bound, receiving highly potent treatment and fighting for her health. She quickly went into remission and moved to Australia to pursue her higher education. Navi is an engineer in the male-dominated oil and gas industry and she braved through many shortcomings.

In 2017, Navi was again handed the diagnosis of cancer, this time in Stage 4 (terminal stage) as it had metastasised to her liver and spine. She once again braved through potent cytotoxic drugs to treat her condition. Within 6 months, she was completely cancer free. After her miraculous journey, Navi now works with the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) to empower other cancer patients with their fight.

In a celebration of beauty in adversity, Varnam MY introduces Navi Indran as a Women of Impact 2019.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uqgGlfEIPQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Navi Indran Pillai – Women of Impact 2019 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uqgGlfEIPQ)

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Read Ambedkar and Periyar: Thalapathy Vijay to Top Students

Thalapathy Vijay, amidst the anticipation for his seminal film Leo, directed by the brilliant Lokesh Kanagaraj, had graciously planned an education award ceremony for high-ranking students who had scored well in their 10th and 12th standard exams. The event was organised by the Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam, a nonprofit network that Thalapathy Vijay uses to conduct all his philanthropic activities. The event took place at a grand convention hall, where top students from all 234 constituencies of Tamil Nadu and their parents were gathered at. All the attendees were provided with food, transportation, and accommodation, the expenses for which were completely taken care of by Thalapathy Vijay Makkal Iyakkam. The award ceremony not only gifted the students with certificates but also cash prizes of Rs 25,000, Rs 15,000, and Rs 10,000 were granted to the first, second, and third scorers, respectively. Many students were also overjoyed at receiving the awards at the hands of their favourite star.

His Name is Joseph Vijay ❤#VijayHonorsStudents #NaaReadypic.twitter.com/hmybf4O3fv
— Roвιɴ Roвerт (@PeaceBrwVJ) June 17, 2023

Thalapathy Vijay used this opportunity to deliver some important advice to the next generation. He had told them how they should not be listening to fake news and that they should develop a keen sense of critical analysis of the world around them, as they are the future voters of the nation. He tried to impart to the young minds that they needed to be more politically aware to be useful members of society. He also emphasised that students should develop a strong sense of identity and that the development of character itself is one of the greatest expressions of education.
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At the mention of the names Ambedkar and Periyar, the audience of largely young people roared with applause. Thalapathy Vijay had taken it upon himself to tell the next generation to read Ambedkar and Periyar so they could evolve their intellectual capacity. Ambedkar and Periyar were immensely important figures who had spent their lives fighting for the liberation of Indian society from caste-feudal oppressions. Both the pioneering revolutionaries struggled hard for equality in education, which they had achieved through implementing reservations for scheduled caste and scheduled tribe students. It is important that students realise how much of the education they receive today is attributed to the Dalit and Dravidian movements for liberation that came before them; these movements were weapons against the brahmanical plague in Indian society. It is vital that the next generation keep these histories alive.
It is truly humbling to see someone of Thalapathy Vijay’s stature impart the knowledge of these two great leaders to the younger generation. A full video of his magnificent speech can be viewed by clicking the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpOSDD0XHtYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Thalapathy Vijay Full Speech at Makkal Iyyakam Education Award Ceremony 2023 | Leo First Single (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpOSDD0XHtY)

Sources: India Today. India Glitz,
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Kangana Ranaut Pays Homage To Jayalalithaa On The Sets of Thalaivi!

Kangana Ranaut, who is all set to play Jayalalithaa in her biopic titled Thalaivi, paid homage to the late actor-turned- politician on the sets of the film on Thursday. Her team shared a picture of Kangana offering flowers to a portrait of the leader and also observed a few minutes of silence on her death anniversary.

Amma was taken to Chennai’s Apollo hospital on September 22, 2016, where she was treated for 75 days before she breathed her last on December 5. She served five terms as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for over fourteen years between 1991 and 2016. In 1982, when MG Ramachandran was the chief minister, Jayalalithaa joined the AIADMK, the party he founded.
Kangana’s look as a young actor was revealed in the film teaser. It also showed her older version as a politician in a green sari, waving to a massive crowd. The makers of the biopic roped in Hollywood makeup expert Jason Collins, a master of the make-up art, who has films like Captain Marvel and Blade Runner 2049 to his credit.
Thalaivi is being helmed by AL Vijay and has been written by Baahubali and Manikarnika writer KV Vijayendra Prasad and The Dirty Picture and Once Upon a Time in Mumbai writer Rajat Arora. The movie is set to hit theatres on June 26, 2020.
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The Mugen & Abhirami ‘Love Matter’ Takes An Ugly, Violent Turn On Bigg Boss

Ok! By now, if we don’t admit Mugen has an anger problem, I think we all are just blinded.

As a fellow countrymen, we have been giving our support to the only Malaysian representative at popular reality TV show, Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3. As of late, however, we have noticed the excessive aggression from Mugen Rao. After slapping a table and punching a bed, Mugen has now raised a chair in attempt to hit Abhirami.

The duo have been very close friends since the beginning of the show and have defended their relationship as being platonic. With passing time, things seem to be taking a different turn and it has been brought up to the attention of Kamal Hassan. Both Abhirami and Mugen admitted that they were just friends and Mugen even admitted that he has a girlfriend outside the house.

In a teaser posted by Vijay TV, Vanitha Vijayakumar is seen trying to talk some sense into Abhirami for being too forward with Mugen. A second teaser shows the both of them in a heated argument that takes an ugly and almost violent turn when they both pick their chairs up to hurt each other.

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Malaysian Veteran Actor, Gandhi Nathan Passes Away

Gandhi Nathan, the legendary Malaysian veteran actor has passed away on the 3rd of July 2020. He was 72 years old.

Sources say that the actor breathed his last at the Hospital Ampang. He was even acting in an upcoming Malaysia telemovie Nyabagam Irukkiratha.
The Varnam team extends our sincere condolences to Gandhi Nathan’s kin in this tough moment.

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The Story Of Pad Man & Why We Should All Be Talking About Menstruation OUT LOUD

Growing up as an Indian girl, I completely understand how menstruation is a taboo and ‘dirty’ subject to broach. And that is exactly why we needed a movie like Pad Man.
I experienced it first hand…
As the eldest in the family, I was the first to hit puberty and experience menstruation. While I was happy that I received a lot of free makeup and sarees from my relatives, there were a lot of things I didn’t understand.
Why did I have to swallow raw egg? Why did I have to drink oil? And more importantly, why did I have to steer clear of the living room and avoid human contact?

My mom is a staunch Hindu, she prays a lot and has a huge altar in the living room. Whenever I’m on my period, she would tell me walk as far as possible from the altar – otherwise the Gods will lose their power due to my negative energy. Wait, what? I can make Gods lose their power? That’s pretty crazy.
She’d get angry whenever I left my packet of pads on the dressing table, because it was bad luck for anyone to see it. I couldn’t hug my brother. I had to isolate myself from all the men in the family. I had to wash my hair every day – although I didn’t mind this part so much.
Why can’t I leave this on my dressing table? It’s so colourful!
More importantly, I didn’t understand why I had to tell people I was ‘unclean’ when they asked me why I didn’t follow my mom to temple. Can’t I just tell them I was on my period? And I couldn’t even tell my dad I was ‘unclean’, I was only allowed to say ‘stomach pain’.
But f**k that shit…
As I got older, I gradually started doing away with all the taboos. I told my dad and brother I couldn’t go to the temple because I had period. My mom didn’t like that very much – but I insisted on telling it like it is. Why sugarcoat it? I kept my pads on the dressing table. Don’t want to see it? Don’t go into my room.
Menstruation is something I go through every month – and I cannot keep it hidden like some confidential CIA information.
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I never understood why so much shame and embarrassment revolved around period – and probably never will – which is why I was more than ecstatic when I finally learned that there was going to be an entire movie discussing periods and pads.
I (still) can’t believe women use rags & are forced to sleep outdoors during period…
Pad Man revolves around the story of real-life superhero Arunachalam Muruganantham. He’s the man who invented a machine to churn low-cost sanitary pads for women in rural areas who cannot afford regular pads.
The movie portrays how women in rural India – in this case Maheshwar – experience menstruation. They are forced to sleep in a make-shift bed in the balcony and stay away from all the men in the family. If you think sleeping in the balcony is bad, women in Nepal sleep in the shed with the cattle. They also use dirty rags instead of sanitary pads, because of the exorbitant price.

What I really loved about Pad Man was the fact director R. Balki did not hold back. From the very start, Lakshmi (played by Akshay Kumar) didn’t understand why his wife had to be isolated from him just because she was on her period. He would openly discuss it with her, even though she shuts him up every time.
His wife, Gayathri (played by Radhika Apte), insists on following the tradition without any questions. Whenever Lakshmi tries to talk to her about it, she immediately shuts him up because it is not appropriate for men to talk about menstruation. This left Lakshmi confused – why are women embarrassed to talk about the very thing that they experience and will continue to experience for the rest of their life?
One day, Lakshmi accidentally stumbles upon a dirty rag on the floor. Before he could kick it away, his wife stops him, picks it up and hides it among her clothes. This shocked Lakshmi to his gut – there’s no way using a rag is comfortable or hygienic. He teared up, and so did I.
A meeting with a doctor confirmed Lakshmi’s worst fears, using a dirty rag could lead to infection and other illnesses, and ultimately lead to death.

Pads are a luxury most women can’t afford…
A distraught Lakshmi rushes over to the drug store to buy his wife a fresh packet of pads. However, Gayathri asks him to return it, because it costs too much (55 rupees) and they will no longer be able to afford butter and milk.
A school-dropout but mechanic by profession, Lakshmi sets out a invent a low-cost pad for his wife since she won’t let him buy it. Everyone in his family and neighbourhood started calling him crazy for getting so involved and obsessed in womens’ personal matters. In Lakshmi’s mind, his only priority was Gayathri’s health and safety.
The pad lunatic became an international hero…
Eventually, the entire village turned against this lunatic who is obsessed with making sanitary pads, but Lakshmi kept on going, and through a hell lot of challenges and trial and error, he finally designed the perfect pad using a machine he designed by himself. Women now only had to pay 2 rupees to observe hygiene, instead of 55 rupees.
The same lunatic that everyone shunned shot to fame for his low-cost pad machine, gave a talk in New York, got VIP treatment by the United Nations, and was bestowed with the “Padmashri” title, India’s fourth highest civilian honour. The lunatic became the Pad Man.

Lakshmi holding a pad in his hand is a significant step in opening the discussion about womens’ menstrual health. Even in this day and age, educated men shy away from menstruation matters. Some men are still embarrassed to walk into a pharmacy and pick up a packet of pads for their girlfriends or sisters or wives.
Let’s destroy the taboo around menstruation…
The movie isn’t perfect, it is saturated with melodrama and goes on for too long. But what made the movie such a winner is the fact that it strives to break to taboo around menstruation and convince women to switch to pads – the healthier alternative. The movie discusses an important topic that no ones wants to talk about it or be associated with.
It also spurred celebrities and fans all over social media to post pictures of pads in efforts to break the negative stigma it holds.

Hopefully, after watching this movie, fewer people will say ‘Ewwww’ and more people will talk about how important it is to maintain good hygiene during the time of the month.
Despite its flaws, it’s a movie I’d highly recommend to anyone – especially if you have family or friends who still flinch and cringe at the sound of the word ‘period’.
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Malaysian Kamal Chopra Wins Best International Artist at UK Bhangra Awards 2019

Malaysian singer Kamal Chopra has won Best International Artist at the UK Bhangra Awards 2019, held in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Kamal, 55, represented Malaysia at the event on November 30th. “I sang two Bhangra songs at the event. The memory of how the crowd went wild when the tunes started playing is still so vivid. It was an exciting and unforgettable experience,” she said at a press conference yesterday.

The Penangite was chosen by a panel of judges based on work done, performances and endorsements of the Punjabi culture over the course of a year. “I think the reason I was chosen to win this award is because of my continuous efforts in promoting and improving the quality of music and entertainment, especially for the Punjabi community,” she revealed.
Apart from Malaysia, singers from United States of America, Canada, Sweden, India and the United Arab Emirates were also nominated. Kamal, however, was the only one who was invited to perform.
From the six nominees, the winner was determined by public vote via email and SMS.

The UK Bhangra Awards has been the largest and most prestigious annual Bhangra event in the United Kingdom since 2014 and is aimed at promoting Punjabi culture and unity.
Kamal has trained under the UK’s Rockschool International Music and Performance Arts in vocal performance, said she is currently working on an album of her original songs that will be released early next year.
Kamal is a trained lawyer, but she gave up the profession a decade ago, to focus on her family. As the years went by, her husband began encouraging her to pursue her passion of singing. “I have my husband to thank for this chance to pursue singing as he has been my rock,” she said.
Kamal is currently working on an album of her original songs that will be released early next year.
She said her inspiration is her husband, Dr Sunil Chopra, 56. Her three children also continuously inspire her, with her youngest, Vishal Chopra even working on a few original songs for her upcoming album.
“Music has brought my family together as one,” Kamal says. “It keeps me feeling healthy, young and energetic. It really is the best vitamin that you can have!,”
Keep up with Kamal’s music on her Instagram page here.
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This Photo Series Of 7 Badass Brown Women Blew Our Minds

“Smile for me, no not that big a smile. Don’t talk so much, eh why you so quiet? Be sexy, but not too sexy. Don’t ask why why all. Sit properly. Why don’t you have any makeup on? Why do you have so much makeup on? Here, use some Fair & Lovely! You really need to lose weight. You’re so thin, better put on some weight. Don’t talk to strangers. Don’t be unfriendly. Go further your studies, but not too much, we can’t find a mappilai then.”
It may be 2019, but adult Indian women are still being told how to behave on a daily basis. These nuggets of advice doesn’t just come from ‘well meaning’ family members whose only intention is to ‘preserve your self respect’ but also in the form of all the Tamil entertainment we are assaulted with on a daily basis.

Which is why when I chanced upon this series of photos by photographer Catherhea Teoh, my mind was blown. Aptly titled Badd Brown Girls, this series of four images show 7 brown women, all distinctly beautiful in their own ways, relaxing in silky loungewear.
The diversity of the models shattered the concept of the ideal Indian woman into a thousand pieces. These women were pictured chilled, cosy and comfy enjoying their slumber party. The other pictures in the series portray the women enjoying each other’s company, drawing henna, chatting, taking a selfie, laughing and even napping. In a society like ours where women are constantly being told how to behave, this picture speaks volumes.

Catherhea, fondly known as Cat, talks to Varnam about her work. She says, “The whole idea was that Indian women are constantly being judged for the way they are, be it skin colour, size, even their dressing. Badd Brown Girls is a series about women owning themselves and not conforming to society’s norms. Women who are breaking the archaic ‘rules’ and taking charge of their lives,”
And boy, does it translate through. The Kuala Lumpur based photographer came up with the concept herself, and tells us that the women all did their own makeup, and chose their own outfits. “I really cannot take all the credit! The girls in the picture had a huge part in how beautifully it turned out,”

Cat goes on to tell us that the key concept with this photoshoot was autonomy. The caption to the images read “Brown girls who are taking charge of their own autonomy regardless of the persecution by society and those within their own community,” She goes on to say “The series is about brown women being empowered, to recognise the complete autonomy they have over their bodies, lives, and decisions,”
Having had 12 years of experience as a photographer, Cat finds joy in photographing the underrepresented. “Everyone should have a chance, not just the privileged few we see in various forms of media. I want people to see my work, and go, hey that looks like me,” As a photographer cum artist, Cat does her best to get that message across.

That is what is so special about this series of pictures. Brown girls everywhere are looking at this image that they can relate to, women who look like them, owning their bodies. That is empowerment. There hasn’t been this kind of powerful brown female representation with such diverse models in the Malaysian social media spheres.
And no aunty, these girls did not work on this photoshoot for men, but FOR THEMSELVES.
Where do we go from here, you may ask. Images like these spark conversation (and joy) and hopefully more women are comfortable in their own skin, turning a deaf ear to what society tells them to live their life.

These pictures will effect change in ways we could have never imagined. Equally important, is that Indian women, and women everywhere, begin to discuss their autonomy what it means to them.
One of the models from the shoot, Kaveeta Nair, quips the final image of the series, “We are brown. We are badd. We don’t conform to your standards of how we should be, according to ancient, backward societal standards. Instead we are who we want to be, from career-driven to pro-choice to being bold and strong to wearing whatever the hell we want to, being confident and happy with who we are,”
Indeed.
All images are credits of Catherhea Teoh. Follow Catherhea’s art on Instagram here.
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Be An Organ Donor By Registering Via MySejahtera From 6th Sept

Just ONE organ donor can save 8 lives.
Ever had the thought of becoming an organ donor? Your desire to become one is just a step away after it was announced by  Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin that registration for organ donation can now be done through the MySejahtera application effective from 6th September (Tuesday).
“When people make a pledge via MySejahtera, their information directly reaches the National Transplant Resource Centre. If there is a case of death in any hospital and eligible for organ donation, it will [be shown] in the system,” he said.
According to the Global Observatory on Donation and Transplantation, Malaysia is one of the 10 countries with the lowest transplant rates in the world in 2021 which is at only 2.84 organ transplants done per million population.
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“Based on the latest organ donation statistics from the National Transplant Resource Centre in July 2022, it shows that there have been 779 organ donors after death since 1997. The number of organ donor pledges now stands at 517,758 people since 1997,” he said.
To date, there are currently more than 10,442 patients on the waiting list for an organ in Malaysia. Due to the very low rate of organ donation in Malaysia, let’s be the pioneers in this noble initiative.
Organs and tissues that can be donated and transplanted:
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Heart – Heart can be donated in case of brain death only. Once retrieved from a donor’s body, a heart needs to be transplanted within 4 hours as a heart can survive for only 4 hours after removal from the donor’s body.
Liver – One liver can save two lives. A liver has two lobes and each can be transplanted to each individual. Even a portion of the liver can be donated as this is the only organ in the human body that can grow cells and regenerate itself to its previous form.
Kidney – Among the list of donated organs, kidney takes the top position as it is most commonly donated. Kidney failures are quite common as diseases affecting kidneys affect both the kidneys almost simultaneously and hence a donor with one kidney is not subjected to any additional risk. A patient with kidney failure can add years to his life through kidney transplant. On an average, the lifespan of a transplanted kidney is 10 years.
Lungs – Both single and double lobe of the lungs can be transplanted. Single lobe lungs are donated by living donors whereas double lobe lungs can be donated by deceased donors in case of brain death and that needs to get transplanted on the recipient’s body within 4 to 6 hours of retrieval from the donor’s body.
You don’t need to show off your luxury car nor lifestyle to be a superhero but signing up as an organ donor can help those who are really in need to live their lives to the fullest.
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290 Areas In Klang Valley to Experience Water Disruption From 14th – 17th July

Another scheduled water disruption arising this year?
The National Water Services Commission (SPAN) CEO Ahmad Faizal Abdul Rahman, has announced that nearly 290 areas around Klang Valley will experience water supply disruption for up to four days.
“At 9 am on 14th July 2020, the Sungai Selangor Phase 3 Water Treatment Plant (SSP3 WTP) will be temporarily shut down. As a result of this, 290 areas in Petaling, Klang, Gombak, Kuala Lumpur, and Kuala Langat regions will experience a temporary disruption in water supply,” Air Selangor said in a statement.
The water disruption will commence on July 14th at 9 am, while the Water Treatment Plant is expected to be fully operational again by 5 pm on July 17th. Air Selangor has provided a full list of areas that will be affected by the water supply disruption.
Check it out below:
Petaling

 Klang

Gombak

Kuala Lumpur & Kuala Langat

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Singapore Crooner Shabir’s ‘Aayizhai’ Featured On Fever FM, India’s Top Radio Station

 Shabir Tabare Alam; A name that needs no introduction!
Singapore crooner Shabir made a massive come-back to the independent music scene by releasing a single aptly titled Aayizhai. The single caught the attention of Think Music India (one of the leading music labels in South-India) which then bought and released the song under their banner.

Aayizhai, means damsel in Tamil.

The official lyric video was released on 28th February 2020 and has since garnered more than 345K views. This track has been well received by the Indian diaspora community all around the world and it has been shortlisted by Fever FM (A FM Radio Station in India with 18 Million + listeners) amongst 13 other indie tracks to be played on World Music Day.
The trailblazer is the only Singaporean artist to have been featured on Fever FM and it was the only other Tamil song in this playlist . Inspired by his own imagination of a perfect feminine energy which is vast, powerful and alluring, Shabir dedicates this song to his muse, exploring the idea of the surreal with simplicity, honesty and a huge heart. Step into his world for a moment and experience the joy of everlasting love through Aayizhai.
Have you listened to Aayizhai yet? If no, here you go!

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There is perhaps no voice more singular than the soaring baritone of Shabir to drive the international Tamil independent music movement. His first album Alaipayuthey, was released in 2006 and his subsequent works TraffiQ, Dejavu & Nagara Vaytai received regular airplay on both local and international channels including MTV Asia and Channel V which garnered him a good following in South East Asia.
In addition to his iconic hits, its notable that the 36-year-old Singaporean‘s Dejavu and Nagara Vaytai, were the first Tamil music videos to be aired on MTV Asia.
“Swasam – Scents of Prose” a poetry album, produced by High Breed Media features poetry recitations by prominent personalities and luminaries from Singapore such as the nation’s 6th President S.R Nathan, Minister Minister S. Iswaran, former NMP Viswa Sadasivan and more.
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Oviya Celebrates Her Birthday With Aarav & Gayathri Raguram

Oviya celebrated her 28th birthday with a group of friends that included Aarav and Gayathri Raguram today.
It is rumoured that Aarav threw the surprise party for Oviya, and had all her friends in attendance. Oviya took to Twitter to thank everyone for the birthday wishes.
Oviya, Aarav and Gayathri appeared on the first season of Bigg Boss Tamil, with Gayathri Raguram appearing to be Oviya’s arch nemesis on the television show.

Special thanks to each and everyone who took the time to wish me a happy birthday!! it was truly amazing..!! pic.twitter.com/L46Z08rNtZ
— Oviyaa (@OviyaaSweetz) April 29, 2019
Oviya is basking in the success of her latest film, Kanchana 3. She is currently awaiting the release of her upcoming film, Kalavani 2. Both Aarav and Oviya will both be appearing in Raja Bheema, the latter in a guest appearance.
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This Girl Made An Acoustic Cover Of Psycho Unit’s Vai-lapalam – It’s Beautiful!

Not too long ago, Psycho Unit presented fans and haters alike with their tongue-in-cheek single, Vai-lapalam.
Shot on the iPhone X, the song was directed at people who kept asking questions about what happened to Psycho Unit, and then making assumptions about it. The song cleared the air, and also called for people to mind their own business.

However, this fan completely turned the song around. What used to sound sharp and sarcastic sounds absolutely adorable on her acoustic guitar.
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Vishal And Anisha Might Have Called Off Their Wedding?

Oh no!
It seems all is not well between actor Vishal and Anisha. The two had gotten engaged on March 16 in Hyderabad and were expected to get married in October. However, they might have called off the wedding and chosen to go their separate ways.

What sparked off the initial rumours was the fact that Anisha, who is very active on Instagram, has deleted all the photos of her with Vishal from her page.
However,  some sources has confirmed that the rumours are indeed true and that the couple has split up. Anisha is a basketball player and has acted in films like Arjun Reddy. Vishal had announced that their wedding would be the first one that would be conducted at the new Nadigar Sangar building that is under construction.
Hmmm, what could be the cause of it?
More updates to follow!
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Fans & Followers Slam Comedian Vivek For This Sexist Tweet

India’s renowned actor and comedian probably didn’t expect so much backlash when he tweeted about summer holidays. Well, that’s what you get for still subscribing to gender stereotypes in 2018.
“Dear students n kids! Despite summer, enjoy your vacation. Drink lots of water after playing. Girls! b helpful to your moms in kitchen n learn cooking. Boys, go to your dad’s workplace n see how he works for your family! Bond thickens!” the actor tweeted.

Dear students n kids! Despite summer, enjoy your vacation.Drink lots of water after playing.Girls! b helpful to your moms in kitchen n learn cooking.Boys,go to your dad”s workplace n see how he works for your family!Bond thickens! @sunnewstamil @polimernews @bbctamil @ThanthiTV
— Vivekh actor (@Actor_Vivek) May 2, 2018

Naturally, this tweet received a lot of backlash from his followers, male and female alike.
There are two things that are wrong with this tweet; a) telling girls that their place is in the kitchen. It’s not 1950s bro! b) assuming that only dads work to support the family. So moms don’t work hard for the family?
Here’s how his fans reacted:

Vivek decided to clarify the tweet – which kinda only made it worse. According to him, he didn’t mean girls have to stay in the kitchen “at all times”; just the holidays. Oh okay, that just makes it so much better.

நான் எல்லா நாட்களையும் சொல்லவில்லை. இந்த விடுமுறை நாட்கள் என்று குறிப்பிட்டு கூறி இருக்கிறேன். மதிப்பு மிகு பெற்றோர்கள் புரிந்து கொள்வர். அவசரப் பட்டு எதிர்மறை, மற்றும் கொச்சை விமர்சனம் வைப்போரையும் நான் ஏற்றுக் கொள்கிறேன். பாவம் அவர்கள் புரிதல் அவ்வளவே.
— Vivekh actor (@Actor_Vivek) May 2, 2018

To summarise, we think that EVERYONE should help in the kitchen and EVERYONE should follow their parents to work.
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Exciting Times Ahead For Kajal Agarwal

Kajal Aggarwal has been pretty quiet on the Tamil front this year. Fret not, her 2019 looks promising for us Tamil movie fans.
Paris Paris

Remember Kangana Ranaut’s liberating Hindi movie, Queen? The comedy drama is being remade in Tamil with Kajal as the lead actor. Aptly titled Paris Paris, this movie is directed by Ramesh Aravind. Yep, that’s the very same Ramesh Aravind who acted as Prabhu’s brother in Duet.
Kajal is really excited about this project. “I loved the story ever since I saw the original!” The filmmakers plan to tweak the film to suit the South Indian sensitivities, though. “While the script will essentially remain the same, the treatment will be personalized. I will also add my own touch to the role,” shares Kajal.
Paris Paris was scheduled to release last month, but it has since been postponed to later this month.
Indian 2

Kajal will be acting opposite Kamal Hassan for the upcoming blockbuster sequel, Indian 2. The only Tamil movie sequel made after a gap of 22 years, Indian 2 will begin shooting this month. Massive sets have been erected in Ramoji Film City for the Shankar directorial.
Not much else is known about Indian 2 at this point. Lyca Productions, the filmmakers of the movie will release the complete cast and crew on the 14th of December.
The actress also has a few other Telugu projects in the pipeline, but both her Tamil projects look the most exciting by far!
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Saaki.World Exlusively Owned By Samatha Akkineni Reaches Malaysia With Modish Style!

I’m sure most of us would have drooled in awe and jealousy of our favorite actress’s style and attire, whilst postulating on its origin.
Samantha Akkineni, South Indian queen of fashion, avidly held the crown recognised as an exquisite beauty trailblazer in the hearts of many women across the globe!
She has now unleashed her own clothing line shipping worldwide for ladies out there to own her wardrobe has their very own!
Samantha Akkineni has now established her very own clothing line; Saaki.World

The poised actress is pretty acquainted tad a lot on how to daunt and dress for the red carpet, from frilled and layered gowns to cut-out, buttoned check pants.

As a result, all eyes from high and low were waiting in anticipation for Saaki.World, to touch down in their respective countries!

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According to Samantha Akkineni;
Every woman likes to dress up and wants to feel special. I have always wanted fashion accessible to everyone so they can celebrate their individual expression through fashion. For me, Saaki is a reflection of who I am, as I am.
And, for this prosperous Tamil new year, the label has curated a special showcase of ethnic clothing. Last year’s celebrations were stifled by the pandemic, and even in 2021, people are already intimidated by the prospect of lavish grandiosity.

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Even so, this does not preclude you from putting your best foot forward when it falls to festive wear.
Good news for many, we Malaysians can own it in our very own wardrobe!
SAAKI.WORLD IS OFFERING DIRECT SHIPMENT TO MALAYSIA
Many local influencers are already striking their gram with glam and delight, adorning this stunning clothing line! Oh, I must tell you, the attires are absolutely fetching and elegant ladies!

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Saaki.World comes with a diverse collection of ethnic, hybrid, and chic clothing able to cater to any woman’s desire.

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Samantha Akkineni’s Saaki.World is a fashion exploration for the collective urban woman, inspired by our modern way of life and vibrant culture. The fashion line was birthed to empower and embrace our living through fashion in order to encourage, share, and thrill.
Come on ladies, grab ’em quick while their cool exciting sale is up on their online store NOW!
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Manessya & Laksshana Sri Stun Us With Their Rendition of En Ennai Pirinthal

Malaysian youngsters are getting more talented by the day, and sisters Manessya Ravanan and Laksshana Sri are a testament to that. A video of the two performing Sid Sriram’s En Ennai Pirinthal at the auditions of Astro’s Rap Porkalam has gone viral.
Manessya’s beatboxing was on point, and her timing just perfect, while Laksshana’s soothing voice is everything we’ve needed in our lives.
Check them out here. Be warned, you might keep replaying it!

Manessya auditioned for the local rap competition organised by Astro, Rap Porkalam. She was selected as a contestant.
The Varnam team wishes both Manessya and Laksshana the very best in their undertakings. We really hope to see more of this duo!
Astro’s Rap Porkalam premieres on the 22nd of February 2020 (Saturday) at 7pm on Vinmeen HD.
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Aravind SA’s I Was Not Ready Da – From Tamil To Pan-Indian

Aravind SA performing at PJ Live Arts last Sunday resulted in horrendous traffic around Jaya One. The Chennai based comedian was to perform his latest piece, I Was Not Ready Da, and we fans were really not ready for the influx of people heading for the show!
Prakash Daniel, local stand up comic opened the show with a bang. His material revolved around Malaysian eccentricities, his upbringing and his mother, whom we fell in love with by the end of his set. He even cleverly incorporated the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations into his material. This talented bloke is definitely a face (and well coiffed beard) that the crowd would like to see on stage a lot more.
Talented Malaysian stand up comic, Prakash Daniel
It was a moment of euphoria when Aravind SA, fondly known as SA, leaped onto the stage in his trademark, jeans and sneakers. He takes his time to warm the audience up, getting to know the people he is performing for, specifically those who are attending with their parents.
The comic was here in Malaysia for his show Madrasi Da last year, which was absolutely brilliant. As someone who has lived in Chennai, every oddity of the Chennaiites was made fun of, and it was thoroughly enjoyable by people who have lived or at least visited the city.

By contrast, I Was Not Ready Da sees SA deliver barbed routines on all things endemic to India, honing his graduation from Tamil stand up comic to pan Indian comic. While the title does betray a Tamil twang, SA clarifies at the start of his show that the material is not in Tamil, except for a few profanities which he even graciously translates into Hindi.
His own Tamil accent, however, is maintained throughout the performance, unlike the many Indian stand up comics who choose to neutralize their accents in favour of worldwide reach. SA is passionate about his mother tongue, and he even incorporated an anecdote about Tamil into his set.
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SA pokes fun at all things Indian. From buying condoms in an Indian pharmacy, to Indians visiting American strip clubs, to even playing the national anthem in cinemas in India. His performance is bursting with energy, his mannerisms and body language injecting the necessary oomph into his stories, some of which would have been mere smirk-worthy moments otherwise.
As with most stand up comics, SA took to interacting with the audience. This didn’t fare too well. At times, it felt stretched and almost tedious to listen to.
Madrasi Da set the bar really high last year, and it felt like I Was Not Ready Da pales ever so slightly in comparison. Nevertheless, it was a side splitting show thanks to SA’s delivery.

Kudos to Phoenix PR for organizing the event. It was smooth sailing from start to finish, and it was great they didn’t adhere to the ‘Malaysian timing’ rule.
It is no secret that Aravind SA doesn’t disappoint. I Was Not Ready Da was an entertainer not to be missed. It is heartwarming to see a Tamil comedian performing non Tamil material, appealing to Indians all over the world. Aravind SA plans to return to Kuala Lumpur and Penang in June 2019. The official announcements will be made by organisers Phoenix PR soon.
SA, we will be ready for you (to return) Da!
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Netizens In Awe Of Vasanth Sarna’s first directorial debut of a Pre-Wedding Montage!

IdeaMoney Productions produced a beautiful montage feast that touched the hearts of the Malaysian celebrity couple and their guests. Vasanth Sarna’s directorial debut for a cinematic pre-wedding montage is as raw as it can be, working alongside the ever talented Sangeeta Krishnasamy.
From their star-studded Ennaval film to the beautiful pre-wedding montage, it was their chemistry that made it so mesmerising. The montage has AR Rahman’s Thumbi Thullal, music that was released on June 29th. With a stunning landscape, the video has turned out well and left netizens amazed.
Of the apparent multitude of components of an Indian wedding, pre-wedding photoshoots hold an extraordinary mark in our hearts. Simply think about those upbeat shivers you experience taking a gander at fantastic photos of two lovebirds as they embrace each other lovingly?
Watch the super-stunning pre-wedding montage here:

We hope that you are inspired by this video. Steal some ideas from these celebs and mix your own expressions with them to have a perfect pre-wedding shoot.
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