EXCLUSIVE; DR APJ Young Servant Award Recipient RJ Tresa Lazaroo Hopes To Empower The Community

It will be a day to remember knowing that our community’s contributions to society have been recognised. RJ Tresa Lazaroo was recently awarded the prestigious title of ‘Dr APJ Young Servant Award’ by Dr APJ Abdul Kalam People Welfare in Tamil Nadu.

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This award was bestowed to Lazaroo, a well-known RJ from Minnal FM in recognition of her achievements and contribution to social service in Malaysia.
Hailing from Tangkak, Johor, this young lass claims that this is the very first award and recognition she has ever received in her life. Furthermore, APJ Abdul Kalam is her hero and receiving an honour in his name is a blessing.
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Varnam had a talk with Tresa, one of the 42 Young Servant award recipients from Malaysia. During the interview, the young woman said she faced a lot of struggles being a lady in the media industry whilst experiencing betrayals and disappointment, hence this award is an achievement she will always treasure.
Varnam: What inspired you to be a part of this noble association?
RJ Tresa Lazaroo: Speaking about noble causes, I’m not sure whether it could be related to my name. I’ve asked my father why did he name me ‘Tresa’. My father said I was named after Mother Theresa who is known for her humanitarian work. So my father felt her legacy could be continued with me in the future through good works. Living up to my name, I would immediately respond if I see someone struggling in my presence, that is probably one of the reasons why I received this recognition.
Varnam: How do you balance your work life and social service?
RJ Tresa Lazaroo: Balancing my life is very difficult. I always give my best and put much effort to work well in the media industry. For example, I would dig thoroughly and do as much research on the topic I intend to deliver to the community like visiting the vulnerable and affected groups of people at the same time gathering more information about their plight. Yes, this is no easy feat and it can be tiring at times as I don’t get enough sleep and sometimes even skip meals. I would put as much effort as possible in making sure the person who is seeking help can get the right assistance.
Varnam: What are the changes you hope to see in society someday?
RJ Tresa Lazaroo: The only thing that I expect from this society, in everyone’s life there are uncountable problems and struggles, put that aside and try to read a book which could change your life based on your point of view. Upon reading that book, deliver the message that you have read and were transformed to another person in hopes that they could be impacted too. This will eventually birth a community thirsty for knowledge. Personally, I would read as much as I can and share the advantages of reading in our community.
The late great APJ Abdul Kalam once said that the reading habit should be practised and delivered to the younger generation. As for her part, she decided to start this initiative by creating a YouTube channel under the name of “தினம் ரேடியோவில் சாரல் திரேசா” (The Tresa Lazaroo talk show). Through this platform, she will deliver the message from a book that she read all in within 3 minutes to the community in a way they can understand clearly and decipher the message within the story.
Team Varnam congratulates you on your remarkable achievement. Here’s to you continuing your winning streak. Keep up the good work RJ Tresa!
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BAERIYANI: Brown Babes, Briyani and Bonding

First of all, the wordplay has so much WIN!
Baeriyani (a portmanteau of the words ‘Bae’ and ‘Briyani’) is the party that we never knew we needed till now. Popular Malaysian entrepreneur and influencer, Harmini Asokumar, conceived the idea of a Briyani bonding party when she found that her followers kept requesting to meet up as they couldn’t find like minded friends. Harmini, who has a knack at party planning, decided to connect with her followers in a place outside of the virtual world with the inaugural Baeriyani.
Artpreneur and influencer, Harmini Asokumar
The first Baeriyani party was hosted in a double storey AirBnB home and accommodated 30 brown girls who wanted to broaden their network horizons. In true sisterhood spirit, Harmini roped in fellow art influencer, Karthine of TMK Henna, to join forces in bringing this idea to life.
Artist, Karthine Maniam of TMK Henna
The ambience at Baeriyani looked like one of those uber cool Taylor Swift pool parties that were organised for the who’s who of Hollywood. Pink flamingos, fern art and orchid garlands set the mood for this tropical summer themed party.

Karthine delivered a talk on her artistic inspirations and purpose before conducting a small art workshop. The participants got to create their own artwork with some help from Karthine and Harmini.
Karthine of TMK Henna speaking at Baeriyani
Baeriyani has successfully turned strangers on Instagram into an allegiance of Baes, united by the power of art and aromatic Briyani. Don’t worry if you missed out on the first round! Harmini confirmed with us that Baeriyani 2.0  is happening really soon and it will be in support of a charitable organisation.
Watch this space for more announcements
Say Bae!
PS: We believe in equal representation of Briyani in media, so here goes.

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Kollywood Famous Stars; Thala Thalapathy Creates A Storm All Over Social Media

Honestly, I was not aware about the ongoing Tamil Nadu 16th Legislative Assembly Election which begun yesterday (6th April) until Thala Thalapathy’s latest videos went viral on social media.
For the past 24 hours, both the stars from Kollywood, who are fondly lauded by their fans, have taken a toll on meme and troll trends.
The viral video shows Thalapathy Vijay cycling to Chennai’s polling booth to cast his vote. The ride brought about a jam in the vicinity of the polling booth and a mild police action while a crowd began chasing the actor.

Actor Vijay cycles to the polling booth located in Neelankarai, Chennai.#TamilNaduElections #TamilNaduElections2021 #TamilNaduPolls2021 #Vijay@actorvijay pic.twitter.com/fibO0d9lty
— TheNewsMinute (@thenewsminute) April 6, 2021

Many were curious why the star was cycling to the polling station. Doesn’t he know that his beloved fans could capture intense attention?
Speculation showed that many people believed Vijay was willing with his ‘bike ride’ to deliver a strong message on fuel prices.
But his publicist explained that the star was doing so, in order to avoid parking difficulties in the narrow street of the voting place.

#TNElection #TNElections2021 #TNElection2021 #TNAssemblyElections2021 #tnelectionday #Election2021 #Elections2021 #Thalapathy #Vijay #thalapathyfansteam #Thalapathy @actorvijay @Jagadishbliss @BussyAnand @V4umedia_ pic.twitter.com/H6XVkAkKJm
— RIAZ K AHMED (@RIAZtheboss) April 6, 2021

Thalapathy Vijay decided to go by cycle instead of using the car because the poll booth was right next to his residence and taking the car might have congested the road even more. There was no other intention behind it!
On the other hand, we have Thala Ajith’s video of snatching a fan’s phone and managed to get an equal amount of attraction on social media.

Thats #ThalaAjith For U! ❤ pic.twitter.com/tiswykhXaj
— Mukesh Raja (@Mukesh_Twits) April 6, 2021

As we all know, Ajith Kumar is an extremely reserved star and avoids any sort of attention. In the chaotic situation at the polling booth, his act brought a pause.
The video shows an unmasked fan who is trying to take a selfie with the actor who arrived at the polling booth with his wife.
When the fan manages to make its way to Ajith and tries to take a selfie without consent, the actor snatched his phone and reportedly returns it after he had been warned because he actually violated the social distancing norms there.
Later on, the actor also apologised to the fan for reacting like that, but his act was due to his concern about following the COVID-19 safety measures. Ajith received a lot of praise for following Covid-19 protocols. Netizens also praised the actor when he compromised his privacy.
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Mothers Are Angels In Disguise; Tamil Cinema Celebrates These Superwomen

It is said, “Mother” is a word, but “Amma” is an emotion. In Tamil cinema, mom characters are given the most sentimental and emotional character traits.
There’s even a term for it: “amma sentiment” or “Thaai sentiment,” which is frequently heard in Tamil cinema. It refers to how a mother uses her emotions to persuade her child to follow her norms.
So, while this has been going on, there is another track that has been made in such a way that not only shows the “amma sentiment,” but also an intricate feature with conceptualisation.
In other words, the mother characters I’m about to mention are given credence equally as the film’s main characters. Sometimes, their character serves as a plot twister in the film.
Here are six moM characters who have remained in our hearts to this day;
Mahalakshmi
M.Kumaran s/o Mahalakshmi
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She is a visionary and ambitious mother. She is not the typical mother who would never allow her son to participate in a combat sport; instead, she supported her son’s decision to become a great kick boxer while guiding him through a beholden growth process. He understands when to use his strength as a kick boxer. Her guidance will be reflected on M.Kumaran’s personality even after she dies.
Bhuvana, Raghuvaran’s mother
Velaiilla Pattadhari
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Raghuvaran is more attached to his mother than to his father because of how compassionate and protective she is of him. She is very loving, but she still acts like a mother to a five-year-old child, and Raghuvaran will get walloped for his misbehaviour every now and then. However, she is the only member of the family who believes in Raghuvaran’s abilities more than Raghuvaran himself.
Indira
Kannathil Muthamittal
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Many young mothers will be able to relate with her character because it depicts a young mother dealing with complex emotions while staying sane for the sake of her daughter. Even though Indira was fine with Amutha meeting her biological mother, she was concerned that Amutha would no longer consider herself a mother.
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Vaaranam Aayiram
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Malini not only played a loving wife, but also a very supportive mother to Surya. Especially since her son was using drugs following the death of his girlfriend. She did not make his life more difficult in order for him to leave drugs. She trusted Surya and agreed to give him a break on the condition that he returned to her. And, just as she trusted him, he returns home as a completely different person.
Sivagami Devi
Bahubali 1 and 2
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Rajamatha is an all-rounder, grooming both of her sons to be kings while playing her political games well, keeping her cards close to her chest and duping rebels. But her love towards her un-biological son was unwavering, and she is also a mother who understands both her sons’ strengths and weaknesses.
M.Kumaran s/o Mahalakshmi was the first mother-related movie that I watched, and it was a movie that was always aired on television during Mother’s Day.
But personally, not just the character, but I am a very big fan of Kannathil Muthamittal because it showed an emotion of a young mother, wanting to give the liberty to her daughter while also struggling to comprehend how will her young daughter accept the liberty given.
But what about you? Are there any other mother characters besides the ones on the list who have had a significant impact? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below!
There is no particular order in which these characters are listed.
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WATCH: Pravin Saivi’s Latest Tune Vaaya Moodavo Features Lyrics by Premgi Amaren

Popular singer and musician Pravin Saivi has released his latest single, Vaaya Moodavo. He has joined forces with Premgi Amaren for this project, where the latter makes his debut as a lyricist.
Vaaya Moodavo jests about the challenges encountered by those directly affected by the lockdown this year.
The song also featured a special appearance by director Venkat Prabhu along with actors Vaibhav, Aravind Akash, Nitin Sathya, Vijay Vasanth and Ajay Master.

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Maestro Ilaiyaraaja Live in KL Concert 2020 Postponed

Mojo Project’s hugely anticipated Maestro Ilaiyaraaja Live in KL Concert that was schedule to take place this weekend at the MITEC KL has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns. The concert has now been scheduled to take place on Saturday, 20th of June 2020 at the same venue.

The organizers earlier today released an official statement via their social media channels informing ticket holders of the postponement, citing health and safety concerns with the global pandemic caused by the corona virus.
Mojo Projects even released a video of Illayaraaja himself informing ticket holders that the concert is now postponed due to Covid-19.

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The organizers further assure concert goes that all tickets already purchased will be honoured for the rescheduled concert date in June, but stopped short of confirming whether refunds would be made to those who will not be able to make it on the new date.
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Here’s 7 Epic Moments From Mojo Project’s MILFF 2018

The Malaysian Independent Live Fusion Festival 2018 (MILFF) by Mojo Projects was the climax that we were all waiting for – and it was absolutely worth the wait.
MILFF 2018 featured a cocktail of renowned local and international musicians in a non-stop, head-banging, six-hour concert. The concert opened with the iconic local label, #PU4LYF, followed by Pooja V, Sathyaprakash, Rajhesh Vaidhya, Sasi the Don, a surprise cameo by Anuradha Sriram, on to Sean Roldan and friends, and eventually the two headliners – Andrea Jeremiah and Benny Dayal.
With a line-up like that, it was bound to be a memorable night – and here are seven of my memorable moments and performances from the night:

PU4LYF – which I missed :(

Yes I did, and this is going to scar me forever. I grossly misread the traffic situation and arrived precisely at 5.30 pm – when PU4LYF’s set ended. I can’t tell you how angry I was at myself as I was looking forward to this performance since May. I even memorised all the lyrics to ‘Vai-lapalam’ and ‘Saage Poren’ so I could sing along at the concert. I did not only miss those two performances, I also missed Santhesh’s ‘Amalina’, which I heard he performed.

Anyway, according to my friends who did make it on time, PU4LYF was on fire the entire 30 minutes of their set. Their performance was upbeat, entertaining, and full of energy. They ended on a high with their iconic ‘Vai-lapalam’, which I was obviously not lucky enough to witness. Does anyone have a time-machine I can borrow?
*brb crying in a corner*
2. Rajhesh Vaidhya strumming the veenai with one hand

I was terribly inconsolable that I missed the first performance, but Rajhesh Vaidhya’s beautiful veenai music managed to calm me down. I was honestly a bit skeptical that a 30-minute veenai set could keep people engaged – and boy I was wrong! Rajhesh Vaidhya playing the veenai felt like a rock concert. He didn’t say much, but his energy traveled through the veenai and got the crowd riled up the whole time. At one point, he even strummed the veenai with one hand, making it look absolutely effortless and super stylo – and I’m pretty sure everyone’s jaw just dropped.
Towards the end, he even lifted the entire veenai with one hand – much like how a musician will lift his guitar at the end of a rock concert – and everyone sprung from their seats to give him a standing ovation he deserved!
3. Anuradha Sriram’s surprise appearance
After Rajhesh Vaidhya’s performance, Sasi The Don toned things down a bit with his chill reggae music. Flanked by Saran Narayan who co-wrote the former’s new single ABCD, the two entertained the crowd with some of Sasi’s classics – until they unveiled a surprise. The legendary Anuradha Sriram made a surprise appearance at the MILFF 2018 to help Sasi debut his new single. That’s right, Sasi the Don dropped his new song, “ABCD”, which is a duet with Anuradha – and that performance really hyped up the crowd.
However, due to the chill nature of Sasi’s music, I think his set would have served better as an opening act.
4. Sean Roldan’s video bytes in between songs

This was Sean Roldan’s first time in Malaysia – and he sure did make quite an impression! First of all, his band was super-awesome, but more on that later. Sean came across as a bit shy, but he’s charming and witty as hell. In between his performances, instead of him talking to the crowd, he has prepared video bytes of himself engaging with the crowd and introducing the next song. How cool is that? The lighting design was also particularly impressive during Sean’s set.
Sean also shared some anecdotes about his marriage and his wife – all of which sent the crowd into bursts of laughter and applause. Definitely hoping he’ll come back to Malaysia for a full-fledged concert!
5. Nikhil Ram & Aalaap Raju coming back for a second time

When Sean Roldan’s band took the stage, everyone immediately noticed two familiar faces, Aalaap Raju and Nikhil Ram.
Aaalaap Raju was down earlier this year from Madras: An 80s Musical, in which he stole many hearts with his witty banter, his bass skills and his soothing voice. Nikhil was down a couple of months back for Retro Rahman: A Musical – and inevitably became a crowd favorite with his flute prowess. So much so that you can just say Nikhil-on-the-flute and everyone would know who you’re referring to. Both Nikhil and Aalaap did a fantastic job complementing the amazingly talented Sean Roldan on stage – and it was one of my favorite sets of the night.

After the set ended, hosts Pritha and Aanantha asked Nikhil to play a tune that he would use to impress a girl – and he serenaded the already screaming crowd with a beautiful rendition of ‘Ennavale’ on his flute. Pretty sure all the girls went weak on the knees!
6. Andrea Jeremiah – THE QUEEN!

This woman knows how to handle a massive crowd in a massive venue! The entire arena burst into applause when Andrea took the stage, and she made sure the energy never waned. Andrea sang a bunch of crowd-favourite songs like ‘Shakalaka Baby’, ‘Mama Douser’, ‘Google Google’, ‘No Money No Honey’, and so on. She also did an epic mash-up of ‘Shape of You’ (by Ed Sheeran) with ‘Urvasi Urvasi’. I was also really happy that she sang my favourite song, ‘Kannum Kannum Nokia’!
She ended her set with ‘Lunghi Dance’ – and oh my goodness did I want to just stand up and dance but I couldn’t because Zone A – her performance was just too good and set the perfect mood for the next headliner – Mr. Benny Dayal.

Also, I would like to suggest to Mojo organisers that in the future, the entire arena should switch to Rock Zone mode after 9pm, because it doesn’t do justice to the headliners’ explosive sets when we’re sitting down.
7. Benny Dayal

This was my first time watching Benny Dayal live – and I was mind-blown. From the very second that he took the stage, all the way to the end, every second of his performance was full of energy, every segment felt like it was meticulously crafted. At point, I even wondered if Benny had a PHD in crowd-entertaining, because that’s what it felt like.
He knew his crowd so well, his energy was 110% throughout, his dance moves were impeccable (and oh my god how cool was that moonwalk right?), and his crowd engagement was genius! I really don’t have enough words to describe how awesome Benny’s set was. Some of the songs he belted out were ‘Taxi Taxi’, ‘Dil Se’, ‘Omana Penne’, ‘Usalambatti’, ‘Chikkubukku Railey’, and bits from his iconic Project Urvasi. I personally really enjoyed his rendition of ‘Guleba’ – which transported us from KWC Mall to a colourful Latin Fiesta.

Benny, you have to come back because you definitely left us wanting more!
Congratulations to Mojo Projects for pulling off the biggest Indian concert this year and for giving us night full of world-class music. Looking forward to 2019!
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AR Rahman’s Rhythm-ic Birthday Treat For His Fans

Mozart of Madras A R Rahman turns 52 today. One of India’s largest music icons, Rahman has been serving up music internationally for almost 3 decades.
In conjunction with his birthday, Rahman has shared a video on Twitter which features an acapella medley of his songs. Sung by One Note Stand, this tune is a mash up of all the songs from Rhythm, a film starring Arjun and Meena from the year 2000.

Many might remember Rhythm not for its story, but for Rahman’s music which took the viewer on a journey through the five elements of nature. Nadhiye Nadhiye sung by Unni Menon flowed into our hearts like water, Kaatre En Vasal was unforgettable with Jyothika enjoying the wind in a dessert. Sadhana Sargam’s melodious Anbae Idhu was an ode to the sky, and Aiyo Pathikichu was Vasundhara Das’ tribute to fire. Taniye Tananthaniye was probably the most memorable song as popular singer Shankar Mahadevan made an appearance on screen, and even whipped out a few dance moves to the tune that talks about earth.
One Note Stand have done a fantastic job melding the five tunes together and delivering it to us in a beautifully packaged video with nothing but their voices. Happy birthday, ARR!

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Five Facinating Facts About The Night Of Tremendous Possibilities; Mahashivratri By Sadhguru

The exuberant nightlong festival of Mahashivratri will be celebrated this year on March 11th at the Isha Yoga Center. In preparation for the event, we’ve put together a list of five facts to know about this night of tremendous spiritual possibilities.
There is a natural upsurge of energy in the human system

Sadhguru: The fourteenth day of every lunar month, a day before the new moon day, is referred to as Shivratri. On this day, there is a natural upsurge in the human energy system. The Shivratri which falls in the month of Magha in the Indian calendar (February/March) is referred to as Mahashivratri because particularly on this day, there is an assistance from nature to raise energies within the system.
 The whole system of yoga and spiritual process as such is about enhancing a human being from his limitations to his limitlessness. For this enhancement to happen the most fundamental process is that there is an activation, an upward movement of energy. So for all those who are aspiring to be a little more than who they are right now, Shivratri is of significance, Mahashivratri is of particular significance.
Signifies different things to different people
Sadhguru: Mahashivratri is significant in many ways. For people who live in family situations, Mahashivratri is worshiped as Shiva’s wedding anniversary. For the ascetics, it is the day he became one with Kailash, that is he became Achaleshwara and merged with the mountain. After millennia of meditation, he became as still as a mountain and became a part of it, merging and preserving all his knowing in Kailash. So ascetics see Mahashivratri as a day of stillness. The ambitious in the world see it as the day Shiva conquered all his enemies.
Keeping the spine erect throughout the night opens many possibilities
Sadhguru: Whatever the legends, the significance of the day is that there is an upward movement of energy in the human body. So this night, we want to spend awake, aware, with our spines erect so that whatever sadhana we are doing, there is a great assistance from nature. All evolution in a human being is fundamentally an upward movement of energy. Every practice, every sadhana that a spiritual sadhaka does is only to move his energies upward.
Celebrated as a night-long festival of music and dance
The exuberant nightlong festival at the Isha Yoga Center sets the ideal ambience to experience Mahashivratri, with explosive meditations and spectacular musical performances by renowned artists, drawing over a million people. In the presence of Sadhguru, this unrivaled celestial extravaganza opens up the tremendous spiritual possibilities of the night. Live performances by musical artists of international repute, interspersed with colourful cultural presentations and Isha’s own home-grown band, Sounds of Isha, mark the night long celebration.
Pancha Bhuta Kriya is performed in the presence of Sadhguru
The basis of all creation, including the physical body, are the five elements or the pancha bhuta. The wellbeing of the body and the mind can be established by purifying the five elements within the human system. This process also shapes the body to become a stepping stone towards one’s ultimate wellbeing rather than being a hurdle. There is a whole system of yoga called bhuta shuddhi, meaning purification of the elements. With the Pancha Bhuta Kriya, Sadhguru opens up a unique opportunity for devotees to benefit from this deep yogic science which would otherwise require intense sadhana.
MAHASHIVRATRI 2021
On this day Adiyogi, the first yogi, made the yogic sciences available to humanity. Due to powerful surge of energy that occurs in the human system on Mahashivratri, it provides a unique opportunity to make use of the forces of nature for our wellbeing.
At Isha Yoga Centre, the night of Mahashivratri is celebrated with great vigour and zest, which includes, Divya Darshan: A spectacular light & sound show on the origin of Yoga, Cultural Performances, Midnight Meditation with Sadhguru and much more.
Click here to watch the entire celebration of Mahashivratri is streamed online in 13 languages at 9pm tonight.
-This article is a contribution by Isha Foundation in collaboration with Varnam Malaysia-
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Sameera Reddy & Akshai Varde Welcome A Baby Girl

Actress Sameera Reddy and her husband Akshai Varde welcomed a beautiful girl earlier today. The news was confirmed by Sameera’s mother as she also adds that both mother and baby are doing very well. Sameera welcomed the arrival of her second baby at the Beams Multi-speciality hospital in Khar, Mumbai.

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During her pregnancy, Sameera was combating a lot of negativity that she received online. The actress spoke out about spreading positivity, embracing a woman’s body and celebrate imperfections. She recently wrote, “This is the real me! Almost ready to pop! I know I’ll bounce back and I’m not afraid of being judged. I wanted to share how I looked without makeup & my morning face and how it’s important for me to celebrate it!”

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WATCH: C Kumaresan’s Odirvoma Stars the Havoc Brothers!

C. Kumaresan or CK, as he is popularly known, has directed many Malaysian series over the past 15. He has starred in the highly popular Malay series, Gerak Khas, that has been on air since 1999. It is the longest serial aired in that country till now.
After taking a break in Malaysian film industry, Kumaresan makes a comeback by directing a film titled Odirvoma. Co-produced by himself, the film features talented cast that includes Havoc Naveen, Havoc Mathan, Varshana Devi, Kabil Ganesan and Yuvaraj. The film has garnered much attention since the release of its teaser. If you haven’t watched the teaser, check it out:

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Maruvaarthai & Visiri May Hit Screens Very Soon

Dhanush and Gautham Menon’s Ennai Noki Paayum Thotta may hit the screens very soon. The long delayed film is said to be a romantic thriller, and is produced by Madan of Escape Artists Motion Pictures along with Gautham’s Ondraga Entertainment.
Reports have surfaced that Ennai Noki Paayum Thotta  has cleared the Central Board Of Film Certification, and has been awarded a U/A certification, meaning it will be allowed unrestricted public exhibition subject to parental guidance for children below the age of 12. This is usually the last step before a film is released.

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Ennai Noki Paayum Thotta is one of the most awaited films not because of Dhanush or Gautham, but because of Sid Sriram. The singer has crooned two tunes for the film, Visiri and Maruvaarthai, under music director Darbuka Siva.
The official reason for the delay was that Gautham Menon was busy working on his other projects, namely Dhruva Nachathiram. However, industry insiders revealed that the director was going through a rough patch financially which led to the stalling of the film. Another one of Gautham’s production ventures, Nenjam Marappathillai is also yet to see the light of the day. The film was directed by Selvaraghavan and has SJ Suryah in the lead.

In fact, Ennai Noki Paayum Thotta was expected to be actress Megha Akash’s first foray into Tamil films. Due to the unforeseen delay, Petta ended up being her debut.
At this point, a release date has not been set. Until then, lets listen to Sid’s creamy vocals one more time.
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THE INDIAN TRAIL: An Ethnic Pop Up Marketplace With A Heart

Remember the time when Deepavali sales involved an hour of looking for parking, standstill traffic on a weekend, and a warm, stuffy venue with booths selling similar items?
There’s going to be a beautiful alternative early next month for those looking to do their Deepavali shopping. What can be better than supporting upcoming entrepreneurs in the pleasant suburb of Subang Jaya. The Indian Trail is having its 5th pop up marketplace on the 8th of September at Ruang, Subang Jaya. This time, the event is aptly themed Diwali Dhamaka!
Varnam speaks to the founder of The Indian Trail, Saratha, who talks about how she conceptualised the marketplace, and what her real motivations are.
The Indian Trail is a pop up marketplace for entrepreneurs of Indian origin

Saratha’s brainchild is Neta Weaves, an online store that focuses on Patur silk sarees, all of which are handloomed. Being based in Australia, she had hoped to conduct an event where she can come together with fellow entrepreneurs to create a brand awareness for their products.
“I really wanted to do the first event in Malaysia. There is a lot of talent out here, and a dedicated platform was needed for them to hawk their wares. I put this up on my page, and a few people contacted me, saying they would like to be a part of this,” And The Indian Trail was born.
The first pop up marketplace was held in January 2018, and this will be their fifth outing

Saratha gathered a group of 12 vendors selling various products. She then single-handedly organised the event venue, decorations and the food for the vendors. “I charged the vendors a very nominal amount, just to cover the expenses.”
“At the first event, our vendors were all Malaysians. There were single mothers, people who had left their day jobs and were trying to promote their business, but just didn’t know how to,” Saratha reminisces.
The organisers don’t make any money our of the event, nor do they want to

Saratha tells us that although things have picked up tremendously since that first event, she remains steadfast about not profiting from the organisation of the marketplace. “Honestly, I am doing this as it is my passion, and I want to help upcoming businesses in Malaysia,”
“I have roped in two vendors from the first event to become a part of the organising committee,” Saratha reveals. “Poornima and Yalini have since joined forces with me to organise all the subsequent events. I am lucky to have found them, as we are all on the same wavelength, and our passions and principles are aligned when it comes to The Indian Trail,”
Saratha, Poornima and Yalini are crystal clear about their motivations when it comes to The Indian Trail. Saratha says, “We are not here to make money. We are just doing for the betterment of our fellow entrepreneurs,”
“On the day of the event, I tell all the vendors that I am the mother and you are all my children, so I’ll make sure you’re well taken care of!” she jokes.
The tight budget leaves no room for marketing and promotion
Saratha and her team shoulder the responsibility of marketing and promotion when it comes to The Indian Trail, “All promotional material is designed by me, because we don’t have the extra cash to spare on that. My background in graphic design and multimedia helps quite a bit!”
“The vendors need not worry about the promotion of the event, or if the crowd will make up the numbers. We do all the groundwork on our own, even up to things like going to Klang and putting up flyers!”
All vendors must share The Indian Trail’s vision

“We want only like minded people to come on board The Indian Trail,” The event is about entrepreneurs helping each other out, Saratha tells us, “When we begin the promotions, we get every brand to post on their page. That way, if I have my own brand, I will post other brands on my page,”
Saratha says that this has become a point of filtration for The Indian trail, as many people aren’t comfortable reposting other brands on their page. “This is understandable, you can’t have everyone think the same way you do! It just means that they aren’t suited for this platform. The Indian Trail can help you reach out to your target audience, if you like our concept and how we work,”
“The booths in the event space are arranged close to each other. If a vendor is shorthanded on the day, the committee or other vendors will come in and help them sell their products. Even if the vendor needs help with her setup, we are happy to lend a hand,” Saratha says that this may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the organisers are clear about why they are doing this.
“We expect each vendor to do a little more than just promote their own products,” Saratha tells us. “Of course everyone wants to make a a sale, but there must be the element of helping each other as well. That way, it is a win-win situation, and a bigger win for The Indian Trail,”
There’s no competition on the day of the event

Saratha and her team make sure that there is no repetition of products on the day of the pop up marketplace. “When it comes to sarees, I make sure that each vendor selling sarees sells different weaves, and I do my due diligence to make sure there aren’t any clashes in terms of products,”
“Sometimes there is a possible clash of products being sold, but we always preempt it by talking to both vendors, and asking one of them to change their feature product being sold on the day of the event,” Saratha says that she also makes sure the vendors selling similar items are not placed next to each other. These tiny gestures go a long way, especially for an entrepreneur who is just starting out.
Each round of The Indian Trail will feature different vendors

“There are a few vendors who have done two events with us, and they have gone on to bigger platforms. In those cases, we don’t invite them to join our next pop up marketplace. We open up those slots to newer businesses who need the reach,”
Saratha tells us that for many of these entrepreneurs, The Indian Trail has given them the confidence in their business and they are able to take the next step thanks to the exposure.
From diabetic desserts to personalised umbrellas, The Indian Trail 5.0 has it all

“For the September event, we have 14 vendors, and this includes two entrepreneurs from India. While it may be an added cost for them, they are passionate about the cause and I used my contacts to help them with the logistics,” Saratha reveals.
“This time, we have a multifarious range of products being sold. There is a photographer with a PhD in Engineering, an achar entrepreneur who has ventured into catering, an architect who now makes backdrops out of paper, and other vendors selling sarees, hand block printed T-shirts and umbrellas, modern Indian blouses, ethnic shoes, kids ethnic wear, palazzo pants, saree underskirts, ethnic dresses, men’s ethnic wear, diabetic desserts and even socks!”
Passion over distance
Saratha is raising two children on her own in another continent and yet, she puts in the time and effort to make The Indian Trail a success, five times over. “I have been on my own with no support, so I have dealt with life’s crass ways. Now, it is my turn to help so many others overcome their hurdles and make a name for themselves,”
Saratha, Poornima and Yalini are relentless in their pursuit of promoting up and coming businesses, “This is our passion, and if on that day, we are able to help fellow entrepreneurs, that is pure joy in itself!”

The Indian Trail 5.0 – Diwali Dhamaka will be held on the 8th of September between 10.30 am to 6.00 pm at Ruang, Subang Jaya. For more information on the event, check out their Instagram page here.
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Netizens Speak: Video of Joggers ‘Dishonouring’ Hindu Religion At Batu Caves Temple Provokes Outrage, Prompts Management’s Action

A disturbing video showcasing unethical attitudes of certain Malays sparked massive anger among Malaysians after a Facebook user took to their social media to express anger over the misuse of the Batu Caves temple staircase by joggers recently.
On 13th February, pictures and videos of Malay joggers went viral on social media, subsequently sparking outrage among Malaysians as they wondered what were the temple management doing at the time when they should have stopped the joggers from exercising on the stairs which is sacred ground.

I’m at the temple every Sunday morning and today I really cannot take it. So I went to the counter next to the staircase steps and spoke to one of the lady which was sitting at the counter. I asked her why are there joggers here and why has no action been taken against them, this is a temple!

This isn’t the first time that the temple has tolerated such insensitive and disrespectful visitors, previously in 2013 and 2016, a ban statement was announced and posted on Batu Caves’s official Facebook page on exercising on the stairs, though there had been plenty of opposing views regarding the issue as well.
Check out the post below:

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— Yut (@duyutman) February 14, 2022

Batu Caves is an iconic limestone cave to visit and YES even the Malaysian government has declared the temple as a tourism spot, with its 272 multicoloured staircases serving as one of the primary attractions.
But, it doesn’t mean that a holy place such as Batu Caves should be your jogging spot. Shouldn’t we treat the temple with full of love and respect ?
This is ridiculous. Massive outrage over the situation has not subsided, with netizens sharing their point of views on social media platforms. Let’s have a look at some of the comments below:
Image credit: The Rakyat Post

Harap kita hormat tempat ibadah, bayangkan kalau berlaku di masjid? 🙂 pic.twitter.com/vpS4djFspp
— Raff Radzuan 🇲🇾 (@raffradzuan) February 14, 2022

Kalau masjid dijadikan tempat orang nak berjoging, bersukan, ada padang bola dekat kompleks masjid tu, saya okay je.
Selama ni geng2 hikers dah lama jadikan masjid sebagai meetup point. Hormat tempat dan jaga kebersihan je la. That's common sense.
— Ahmad (@momoktomok) February 14, 2022

Despite having some positive opinions, we do have a quite number of negative views from social media viewers as well.

To date there are a quite number of visitors who act disrespectfully during their visits because they are not being warned by the temple management. Even after the temple management urged visitors to respect the temple, it has gone to deaf ears.
Let’s hope the respective temple management will make some strict restrictions for the temple.
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Happy Birthday S Janaki; A Rewind With Janakiamma!

Highly accomplished Indian playback singer and occasional music composer, S. Janaki turned 83 today.
Sishtla Sreeramamurthy Janaki who is popularly known as S. Janaki is the profound playback singer that has sung more than 48,000 songs in 25 languages.
The 83-year-old Janaki, started her career in a Tamil film entitle Vidhiyin Vilayattu in 1957 itself by performing alongside PB Srinivas. Some call her “The Nightingale of the South”, is a recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Mysore and the Kalaimamani award from the Tamil Nadu State Government.

Surprisingly, she has recorded songs in more than 17 regional Indian and foreign languages namely Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Odiya, Hindi, Bengali, Tulu, Sanskrit, Sinhalese, Badaga, Punjabi, Urdu, Japanese, German, Latin and Arabic.
Janaki started her legendary singing career around the age of 15 or 16 and the songstress has received four national and several state awards from the government after being in the field for the past 60 years.
Who can forget her 90’s songs namely Malare Mounama (Karna, 1964), Sundari Kannaal (Thalapathi, 1991), Adi Aathadi (Kadalora Kavithaigal, 1986) and thousands more that seep through each phrase, defying her age?

In 2013, Janaki refused to accept the Padma Bhushan award, claiming that it has come too late for her five-and-a-half-decade career. Furthermore, she never believed in awards as the love that her fans showered is her biggest award.
Janaki’s life and career are chronicled in Abhilash Pudukad’s book Aalpanathile Thenum Vayambum. Apart from that, she had the unique skill of shifting the base of her voice to different scales perfectly without a false note or a dent in her emotional expression.
Related:  Madhavan Birthday Special : Big Win At IIFA Awards 2023Janaki’s voice, which umpteen such hit numbers, has been synonymous with the folk song metaphor. There is much to cite, from Mudal Mariyaadhai’s “Raasaave Unnai Nambi” to Thevar Magan’s “Inji Iduppazhaga,” which won a National Award.
Happy birthday, S. Janakiamma!
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Paediatrician Dr Amar-Singh HSS Calls Out Discriminatory Guideline on Frontliners’ Children

Over 200 paediatricians are calling on the government to remove a stipulation allegedly added to a ministry guideline which calls for children of frontliners to remain at home or be “isolated” from others at childcare centres and nurseries. Senior consultant paediatrician Dr Amar-Singh HSS deemed such advice as “discriminatory” and risked alienating frontliners and their children.
“This is discriminatory. It is a tough time for frontliners to serve and many have not seen their children, isolating themselves or leaving their children with grandparents, to avoid infecting them,”
According to Amar, the stipulation of the clause was included in a revised version of the post-movement control order (MCO) guide on Covid-19 prevention relating to taska safety released on Friday.
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This directive was issued by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.
Amar is among 250 signatories comprising paediatricians of a letter, supported by the Malaysian Paediatric Association, sent to the media.
Although the letter was signed by paediatricians, Amar, who is also Perak Clinical Research Centre head, pointed out that frontliners were not confined to healthcare workers alone, but also the police, armed forces and those in the service sector. “No one should be discriminated against,” he said.
The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA), Dr N Ganabaskaran, said in a statement later that it is shocked and disturbed that such guidelines were approved by the ministry.
He said many frontliners have been offended by the new guidelines and hoped the ministry will address this matter quickly with an appropriate response. “The country is faced with a pandemic. A global pandemic. All ministries should be working closely with the Health Ministry,”
Related:  Dr Vinod Balasubramaniam Receives 'UniteHealth's COVID-19 Influencers Award'“We urge the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to consult the Health Ministry on the appropriate and recommended preventive measures for childcare centres in the country,” he said in the statement.
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Vivek’s Famous Iconic Dialogues With A Strong Social Message

My heart broke the day I heard of Vivek sir’s death because I didn’t just see him as a comedian or an actor. He was far more than that—he is a wonderful human being with high values. He was a role model for all of us to follow.
I know he’s famous for his comedy, but I was a big fan of his analytical comedy. Vivek sir is a shining example of a noble hero for his contributions to society through his film performances. Whatever jokes he tells, he makes sure to leave the audience with a message that we will all ponder.
Here are six of my favourite dialogues of Vivek sir that conveyed a powerful message to the audience:
Thandanaigal kaadumai aanal dhaan, tappukal kuraiyum
(Only when the punishment becomes severe can the wrongdoing reduce)

Kolanthaigalin kalvi dhan India’vai, Uyarthum’nu solre DR Abdul Kalam Photo maati vetchutu oru yellai kulanthai kalvi stop pandre le!
(You’ve hung a photo of Dr. Abdul Kalam, who says that a child’s education is what will improve India, but you’re stopping a poor child’s education.)

Oh Kaakai ku veipel, ivaluku veike matela?
(So, you’re going to feed the crows but not the poor?)

Aiyayo, Thalaile valinu ponaka idupule thayal pothu vetchurukura doctor!
(Oh no, I went to the doctor for a headache and ended up with stitches on my hip.)

Tamizh ku get out ah? Appo aangilathuku cut out ah?
(Tamil has to get out? So English needs a cut out is it?)

Enake saave kidaiyathu le!
( I don’t die)

Well, it’s true! I would definitely agree that he always lives in the form of ‘plants’ he has sown. As we all know, in 2011 he launched a mass planting of “Green Kalam” project and had plants of almost 33,23 hundred thousand saplings so far and wanted to plant the one crore trees he had started on behalf of his son, through the Sai Prasanna Foundation.
Many now want to continue his noble work as they believe he will live with us in this way. The soul of the green warrior is always revolving around the trees and plants we plant.
Vivek sir, we will continue missing you so much because there’s no other “Vivek” like you. We love you so much sir, you really left us too soon.
Is there any of Vivek sir’s dialogue that we missed out? Share with us in the comment section below.
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Win VIP Tickets To Watch Vijay TV’s ‘Kalakka Povathu Yaaru’ in Malaysia

The Tamil comedy show of the year is taking Malaysia by storm!

Vijay TV’s popular comedy reality show ‘Kalakka Povathu Yaaru’ is coming to Malaysia this 30 March 2019 at the Malawati Indoor Stadium. Varnam MY has teamed up with the good folks at Vijay TV Malaysia to give away VIP tickets to the show!

Here’s how you can win VIP tickets To Watch Kalakka Povathu Yaaru in Malaysia:

Like & Share this post either on Facebook OR Instagram.
Tag at least ONE(1) friend you want to take to the ‘Kalakka Povathu Yaaru’ show in Malaysia with a short message in the comments section of the post.

Contest Deadline: 18th March 2019 11.59pm

Winners Announcement: 22nd March 2019

Terms and conditions:

Giveaway is only limited to participants currently based in Malaysia (but you don’t have to be Malaysian to join).
Winners will be announced on the 20 March 2019.
If you are selected, you will be contacted through PM (personal message) on Facebook or Instagram.
Tickets must be collected by the winner (or an assigned person) at our headquarters in Kuala Lumpur.
Varnam.my’s decision is final. 3rd party opinions will not be entertained.

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NST Blasted By Netizens For Racial Stereotyping

Like America, Malaysia has a deeply ingrained racism culture that is often times displayed more towards the minority community.
A few hours ago New Straits Times (NST) had headlined an article titled, ‘Help Minimise Threat To Society’  which referred to a study by the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2019 that stated alcohol drinkers in Malaysia made up 11.8% of the population and 45.8% drank excessively. This content had an image of an Indian middle-aged man as its feature image.
This resulted in an outraged community of netizens criticising the newspaper for discriminating the Indian community in Malaysia.
The question raised among netizens were, ‘why a picture of an Indian man?’

To begin with, the man was not even buying alcohol and why would the local daily publish an image of an Indian man who was merely buying in what seemed to be groceries and not alcohol beverage.
Is NST indirectly mocking the Indians and labelling them as alcoholics?
It would be only deemed right if NST provides a clear explanation of their article. The journalistic ethics of one of the oldest publication in the country is beyond doubt questionable.

At the time of publishing, NST has taken done the article without any explanation. Discrimination and stigmatization are seen increasing day by day and it comes with great grief to see a local daily equally taking part in this act.
One can’t help but think, could we perhaps someday eliminate racial discrimination completely?
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NST has published an official apology with regards to the article and removed the image acccordingly.
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Yogi Babu Got Hitched!

The leading comedy hero of Tamil cinema Yogi Babu tied the knot with Manju Bhargavi in an intimate wedding ceremony today.
They got hitched today early in the morning at ancestral Murugan Temple in Thiruttani, Tamil Nadu. The ceremony was a private one, as only close friends and family were seen in the temple. He also has mentioned that a grand reception will be held in Chennai next month for his friends in the film industry.
Yogi has took his social media page (Twitter) to post the news:

இன்று காலை (05.02.2020) எனது குலதெய்வ கோவிலில் வைத்து #மஞ்சுபார்கவிக்கும் எனக்கும் திருமணம் நடைபெற்றது என்பதை அனைவருக்கும் மகிழ்ச்சியுடன் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன்.வரும் மார்ச் மாதம் சென்னையில் வரவேற்பு நிகழ்ச்சி நடைபெறவுள்ளது. pic.twitter.com/B1lChJFimd
— Yogi Babu (@iYogiBabu) February 5, 2020

On the other hand, Yogi Babu recently completed the shooting of Dhanush’s starrer Karnan, which is being helmed by Maari Selvaraj. Yogi was last seen in the Rajinikanth movie Darbar.
The Varnam team wishes Yogi Babu & Manju a wonderful journey ahead in wedded bliss!
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Beyoncé To Perform At The Next Big Fat Indian Wedding

We are still on that big, fat Desi wedding hangover this year.
In 2018 alone, we have seen Neha Duhpia-Angad Bendi, Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja, Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh said their ‘I Do’s in extravagant ways, complete with destination weddings, luxurious designer outfits, star-studded guest lists and pompous ceremonies.
But that’s not all! We have one more Indian wedding that will blind you with all its blings and billionaires.
The wedding of Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal is set to take place on December 12, 2018. This is a union between a billionaire industrialist and the daughter of India’s richest man, Mukesh Ambani. You can only begin to imagine the kind of luxuries and ludicrous expenditure that will go down for this Shaadi.
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One most important aspect of any Indian wedding is of course, the entertainment. For Isha and Anand’s engagement, they were serenaded by the mellifluous vocals of John Legend himself. Reports also suggested that AR Rahman and Arijit Singh made an appearance too.

To top that, the Ambani-Parimal wedding will see Queen Bey herself performing some of her greatest hits. Beyoncé will be performing at the Sangeet which is an evening of music and dance that precedes the wedding. The night of choreographed routines and vocal excellence, will be the first time that Beyoncé will be performing at an Indian wedding. Isha Ambani is a huge Beyoncé fan and this will definitely be a night of epic proportions for the couple and all their wedding guests.

The 4 day-long wedding celebrations was kicked of with an ‘Anna Seva’ ceremony by feeding over 5100 differently-abled in Udaipur to seek blessings for the marriage of Isha and Anand.
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We wish the couple a huge congratulations on their union of love!
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DPKT; Roshan Jamrock’s Newest Track Honours And Celebrates Dappankuttu

Have you heard Roshan Jamrock’s latest track, DPKT? Don’t be surprised if you’re wondering what DPKT stands for, as the Malaysian rapper explains, it’s a short form of ‘Dappankuttu.’ There are only a few ways to spell it, so he devised something easier to remember and spell.

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Dappankuttu is more than just a folk dance or a music genre popular among South Indians; it has a deeper meaning. For Roshan, it means honouring and emphasising the sounds of his lineage.
There is no doubt that the rapper has been emphasising the sound of his roots in tracks like ‘Give em the ughh,’ ‘NFL,’ and ‘Tamilan Anthem’ over the years.
Even when he is the track’s master, he tends to lay low as a rapper;
“It’s also me as an artist but focusing on producing/composing/arranging and writing the main melody and chorus but taking a back seat as a rapper. Think of Steve Aoki, Skrillex, Diplo- it’s their song but they don’t sing on it. Same approach.
His DPKT includes artists not only from Malaysia, but also from India and the United Kingdom. Yunohoo, our country’s female rapper, Chico, a young rapper from the power trio “sicarios,” and Young Ruff, a Gila Monstraz group mate from Kajang and Roshan’s schoolmate, are among those who have been featured in the local track.
Dopeadelicz, the rapper duo Tony Sebastian aka Stony Psyko and Rajesh Radhakrishnan aka Dope Daddy from India, were featured. DPKT also includes MC Sai, who has been flying the Tamil Rap flag high in the UK hip hop scene.
“Basically featuring artists who I admire as well as bringing people together through my production. Newer artists, OG artists, Triple OG Artists, Malaysian Artists and Artists overseas. That’s the goal. I would love to merge Legends with Young Bloods and it’s not an easy feat to be honest as too many things come into play. But I will keep trying. And keep in mind all this is done independently.

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The DPKT music video, on the other hand, had a very different plan at first, but Roshan had to come up with something else because we were hit by a global lockdown.
“So this was my idea for an SOP compliant music video. The concept is IG stories. Nothing new and it’s been done before in different forms.
“However, this version covers most of what you’d usually see on IG stories. I made sure that all scenes would not be similar in any way to give it an authentic feel of being posted by different people.
“If you really pay attention there are so many hidden gems in the music video as well. I also tried to include all the Malaysian cultures in the clip and make it as colourful as possible.
“Organising, planning and executing this would not have been possible without all the amazing people involved and playing their part beautifully.

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The amazing Yugein from @dopeculturemy edited this video! Roshan applauds him for delivering exactly what he envisioned.
On that note, Roshan also said that the response to the song and music video has been wonderful, and that a challenge called #DPKT #DPKTCHALLENGE is currently making its rounds on Tik Tok and Instagram. So, if you’re on any of these platforms, show him what you’ve got!
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Tribute To SPB: An Evening You Don’t Want To Miss

After the previous sold-out success featuring the living legend, SP Balasubramaniam, Raaghav Production is back with another spectacular event: Tribute To SPB By SP Charan & Swagatha.

The tribute concert features his son and popular playback singer, SP Charan and the voice behind hits like ‘Dirty Pondati’, Swagatha Krishnan.
The concert is held in aid of Tamil school pupils in Malaysia. The proceeds from the show will benefit students by providing them with school supplies, such as school uniforms, stationaries, school bags, books and etc, for the upcoming school year in 2019.
The evening promises to serenade its audience with SPB melody hits composed by Maestro Illaiyaraja & Oscar Hero AR Rahman. Tribute To SPB will be happening on the 22nd December 2018 at Civic Centre Auditorium, Petaling Jaya, starting at 7pm and all tickets are priced at RM100.

See you guys there!
For tickets purchases and any other enquiries, contact Mr.DK of Raaghav Productions at +6010-4071526.

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Karma: A Yogi’s Guide To Crafting Your Destiny by Sadhguru

Sadhguru’s latest addition, ‘Karma: A Yogi’s Guide To Crafting Your Destiny’, was unveiled on 23rd May, presenting a new outlook on the commonly misunderstood concept of “Karma”.
Many people believe that karma is the punitive action or incentive you receive for your good and evil deeds. It has nothing to do with reward and punishment, according to Sadhguru. “Your action, your responsibility” is what karma means.
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In fact, the book facilitates a deeper understanding of what karma is and how we can apply its fundamentals to enrich our lives for inner growth and freedom.
According to the spiritual master, it is not an external system of crime and punishment, but rather an “internal cycle that you have created.” As per the New York Times bestselling author, your goal and how you react to what happens to you are the only factors that determine how much karma you accumulate.

Exploring karma can aid one seek solutions to life’s most difficult questions.
Several celebrities and prominent figures from around the world, including Hollywood star Will Smith and American footballer Tom Brady, have shared their thoughts on the new book, which according to pre-booking data is already a best-seller on Amazon and Flipkart India.

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“This book will put you back in control of your life,” said American footballer Tom Brady.
The founder of the Isha Foundation shared insights on the book with one of India’s best-selling authors, Chetan Bhagat, in a live chat ahead of the book’s release.
Get yourself a copy of Sadhguru’s new book, ‘Karma: A Yogi’s Guide To Crafting Your Destiny’ to indulge and understand the term “Karma”. Now that most of us are at home, let’s nourish our minds with some valuable insights on this amplified word.
“One of the most important things is to liberate human beings from their compulsive and instincts, and pave a way to go Beyond” – Sadhguru
Please click here to learn more about the Karma book, or to place your orders.
You may also place your order on Isha Life Malaysia by simply clicking here.
-This article is a contribution by Isha Foundation in collaboration with Varnam Malaysia-
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Malaysians Require Letter of Undertaking & Indemnity to Return from Singapore

Malaysians who wish to return home from Singapore by land or air will need a letter of undertaking and indemnity (LoU) effective 1st June 2020. The LoU must be completed as part of their documentation before they can return home.
According to the High Commission of Malaysia Singapore Facebook page, the application form is accessible via the Malaysian Entry Permit Application System (myPASS) website.
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The High Commission of Malaysia in Singapore, Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM), and Iskandar Regional Development Authority (Irda) created the MyPASS. It is a new dedicated web-based application system to ease the process of the entry permit application by Malaysians from Singapore during the movement control order (MCO).
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SANAM Live in Malaysia – A Mellifluous, Power-Packed Performance by the Fantastic Four

Indeed a magical night treat for all Sanam Band fans!
Upon the arrival of fantastic news by Hitman Solutions, announcing the arrival of sensational Bollywood heartthrob “Sanam Band” to Malaysia to for a concert, we knew that this was going to be a hit. And, it is a BANGER!
The four-membered band left everyone awestruck as they gave it their best during the concert.
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India’s most loved indie pop band’s talent drew a multicultural crowd at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur last Saturday 4th March 2023. Everyone was seen enthusiastically taking pictures with Sanam big standee and very eager to witness their live performance.
Smooth like Butter ~
When there is Hitman Solutions, there’s no fret at all. It was a seamless process, thanks to the team who managed it competently. In overall, the team has managed it systematically and organized.
Classy & Sophisticated ~
The venue was just breathtaking. Istana Budaya is a perfect choice of venue, not too big, not too small…but just nice with spectacular interior design.
Pay Homage for deary country ~
Prior to the performance beginning, they played our national anthem. It brims all over the closed hall chaperoning with the voice of all attendees.
The Arrival of the Fantastic Four – SANAM
With the host hailing SA-NAM SA-NAM with the crowd, the stars of the night Sanam Puri (vocalist), Samar Puri (guitarist), Venky S (bass guitarist) and Keshav Dhanraj (drummer) opened the gig with their synchronize moves and staggering live singing of  their groovy song, Pyar Diwana Hota Hai.
For this 3-hour-long performance, this band belted out tons of songs ranging from melody, classic hits, romantic, hype beats, bhangra mix and more several genres. Songs they have sung include Humein Tumse Pyar Kitna, Channa Mereya, Kesariya, Mere Mehboob Qayamat Hogi, Lag Jaa Gale, Roop Tera Mastana, Srivalli, Kala Chashma, The Humma Song, and more.
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Coming to the band, Sanam Puri’s vocals were mind-blowing. His voice broke the ceiling of the musical theater hall and went all the way high, that’s how his vocal range was that night. Riveting & Powerful. Besides him, each and everyone be it Samar, Venky and Keshav they rocked the stage by giving their best to entertain Malaysian audiences. Everyone was struck with their musical charm
Related:  Win Two Manmadhan Zone Tickets for the High On U1 Concert Happening on July 15 2023 at Axiata ArenaA+ for Sounds and Stage Setup ~
Stage setup was just cool with the U wavy-like stage LED display. Three big luminous LED Screens were just nice to make for each and every audience to get a view of the entire stage scenario. Besides that, mesmerizing lighting shots throughout the show is another factor that makes the whole concert lively.
All through the show, the audio was utterly incredible. The night was peppy and in full party-dance mode, thanks to the fantastic sound and music that blasted over the enormous speaker.
IMAGE CREDIT: HITMAN SOLUTIONS
Energetic Concertgoers ~
Furthermore, the enthralling part of the whole concert was all the audience who have attended this electrifying live concert. The concertgoers enjoyed the moment thoroughly to the utmost until the end of the show. From the front row to the back, they all dance, clap, cheer, and groove enthusiastically.
IMAGE CREDIT: HITMAN SOLUTIONS
Hitman Solutions did it again!
Hitman Solutions have once again proved they are the top notch in their business. They have effortlessly pulled off this concert. Salute to the entire team for hosting such a systematic and convenient show. Cheers to more great show!
To the Indian pop rock band, SANAM – We look forward to your forthcoming endeavor and hope you visit Malaysia again to stamp another memorable-banger-like concert!
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Mrs Malaysia Priyadarshimi’s Women Centric Workshop Was A Success!; Participants Left Empowered

Women empowering women, women leading women, women mentoring women is the best gift any woman can give to another.
This is a day and age where women need to help each other out and not be envious towards the other. Who best understands a woman than a woman of course!
One beauty queen is enthusiastically, passionately and actively doing her part in helping other women succeed and help elevate their standing in life.
This lady is none other than R. Priyadarshimi who was crowned Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020. Priyadarshimi conducted a free workshop called ‘The Women For Women’ event on the 19th of July 2020. The event was initially scheduled for International Women’s Day in March, however was postponed due to the movement control order (MCO) nationwide.
This workshop was graced with an introductory talk by Priyadarshimi, followed by an ice-breaking session by Riri from Valora Chair. The workshop then kicked off with a basic makeup course demonstrated by the enchantress, who demonstrated a simple day-to-day makeup look for the ladies.

After the makeup session, the ladies were then challenged to a constructive-thinking game and talk session by Vatsala Nair, who focused on building confidence in women and fighting against domestic violence.
The workshop has been a massive success, which witnessed a total of 25 ladies from various ages and backgrounds who had participated in this beneficial workshop. The venue sponsor, Bungalow 37, located in Bangsar did a marvellous job accommodating the event, by providing a comfortable space creating a home-like atmosphere for the ladies, while adhering to the SOPs.

A financial workshop was concluded by Linkeshwar, who enlightened the ladies on financial management post MCO, and introduced them to budget planning and building their own brands, in line with Priyadarshimi’s advocacy focusing on financial independence for women.
The Mrs Malaysia dedicated this entire event to the growth of the women of her society. She handpicked the attendees herself, by making them write to her on why they are best fit to attend this free workshop, hence, selecting the ladies who seemed to be in need of knowledge and exposure in the given fields.

She has also opened collaboration opportunities for small businesses run by women, by distributing their product samples to the attendees and promoting their businesses on her personal social media accounts. The attendees were also provided free t-shirts, from Simmero Sdn Bhd’s women empowerment line, established by the belle.
Priyadarshimi hopes to organise more free workshops for her ladies in the future, as she pledges to make the best of the title she has earned, for the benefit of women’s growth. In accordance with her upcoming business ventures and her stand for a zero-waste lifestyle,  we can expect to see Priyadarshimi creating and spreading more awareness on the importance of being financially-free while living a lifestyle which will benefit the individual.
Keep up with Priyadarshimi’s journey as Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020 on her Instagram page here.
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Parthiban Calls Out Vishal’s ‘Ayogya’ For Copying His 1993 Film ‘Ulley Veliye’

When Parthiban is upset, he will let you know as it is.

'அயோக்கியா'த்த்தனம்!94-ல் வெளியான என் ginal ginal original 'உள்ளே வெளியே'படத்தை In&out லவுட்டிTemper'(Rights பெறாமல்) தெலுங்கில் Hit ஆக்கி தமிழிலும் தற்போது!அதில் என்னையும் நடிக்க வைத்து என்ன ஒரு'அ-தனம்'?குற்ற உணர்ச்சி இல்லாமல் எப்படி?வழக்கு செய்யாமல்,பெருமையுடன் பதிவிடுகிறேன pic.twitter.com/PVgQYEkxGY
— Radhakrishnan Parthiban (@rparthiepan) May 12, 2019

Vishal’s ‘Ayogya’ has had a good opening in theaters and fans are loving the social message that the film carries. ‘Ayogya’ is directed by Venkat Mohan and sees Vishal alongside Parthiban, Raashi Khanna, K.S. Ravikumar and Radha Ravi in the film. Parthiban, who also stars in the film, tweeted a disgruntled note about how ‘Ayogya’ has copied his 1993 film ‘Ulley Veliye’.

‘Ayogya’ is an official remake of the Telugu blockbuster ‘Temper’ starring Junior NTR. Parthiban was also criticised ‘Ayogya’ for copying his film without prior permission or getting rights from the original ‘Temper’ team. He also condemned the filmmaker’s audacity to sign him to star in it and ended the note with a hint of passive-aggression by saying that he is actually proud of it.

Parthiban plays the role of Kaalirajan in ‘Ayogya’ and the film has received a 8/10 rating on IMDb.
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Reaching Hearts Reaches Out to the Underprivileged

A group of friends have come together to help the many families affected by the movement control order (MCO) resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic. Calling themselves Reaching Hearts, this group of youngsters have been distributing food aid to the underprivileged, and low-income families.
They have also been serving orphanages and elderly citizens who live on their own. The founder of this group, Janahan Arumugam, launched the Zero Hunger Fund shortly after the MCO was declared.

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Since the start of the project, more than 300 families in Selangor have been receiving food aid and provisions regularly. Each food pack lasts about 2 weeks for a family.
The team has also undertaken other service initiatives including feeding stray animals, charity projects and a Youth Development Programme.
Kudos to the entire Reaching Hearts team!
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Ex-Bersatu Party Member Brought To Justice Over Thava Sagayam’s Brutal Death

It has been more than nine months since security guard, Thava Sagayam Santhanasamy was brutally assaulted at Menara Majestic Condo in downtown Ipoh which caused his ultimate death. Now the accused Ahmad Noor Azhar B Muhammad is facing a murder charge.
Notwithstanding the preliminary findings and the arrest of the former Bersatu Party’s active member who was charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries a death penalty if found guilty. As per Malaysian law, murder is classified as a non-bailable offence.
In the aftermath of the victim’s unfair death, Ipoh Barat MP M. Kulasegaran who was moved and sympathised over the death of the 64-year-old made it a priority to help the family get justice.

The 33-year-old was accused of murdering the security guard while on duty on 29th December, 2020. The elderly man was pronounced dead on 27th August 2021 (Friday) due to complications of the brain. The bedridden guard spent over nine months in the hospital and underwent eight operations before returning home and died a few days later.

Despite fulfilling his duty sincerely, uncle Thava doesn’t deserve such a cruel death and we the minority will no longer remain silent on any injustice and brutal attacks toward an innocent person.

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In an earlier statement, the accused was charged under Section 324 and he was detained for two days before appearing at the Ipoh magistrate court on 6th January, under Section 335 with a minor case. On the same day itself, the accused was out under bail and freely roaming around without any form of remorse.
Besides that, the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has vowed that justice will prevail over the  unfortunate death of Thava. He stated that no one is above the law and thanked Kulasegaran for his assistance to the late Thava’s widow, E. Philomena. The 59-year-old has previously expressed her appreciation to the Social Security Organisation (Socso) after receiving a total of RM14,737 and a lifelong compensation for her husband’s death.
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The case will be heard on 18th October. More updates to follow!
We hope and pray that the court case will not prolong and the judiciary will uphold the laws by seeing that the perpetrator is brought to justice!
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WATCH: Yunohoo Releases Her Latest Single, X Ninja

Malaysian Tamil rapper Yunohoo has released her latest single as an independent artist, X Ninja.
The rapper, previously known as Rubba Bend, rose to fame when she was featured in the Ajith starrer Arrambam, for the song Stylish Tamilachi. The tune went on to be a hit, especially among young Tamil girls.
After 6 years of being with PU4LYF, the rapper has rebranded herself and stepped out as an independent artist. X Ninja was produced by Roshan Jamrock.

She took to Instagram and make the announcement on her debut single:

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Yunohoo kicked off her career with Sheezay’s album, Kambathu Rapper, in the hit track Indian Monster.
More recently, the rapper was featured in another Ajith flick, Nerkonda Paarvai. Yunohoo rapped for the tune Kaalam EDM composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja for the courtroom drama.
Check out Yunohoo’s latest tune, X Ninja here.

To keep up with her latest updates, check out Yunohoo’s social media pages – Instagram @yunohooooo, Facebook @yunohoo and Twitter @yunohoolah
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Rajinikanth And Nayanthara Off To Jaipur For ‘Darbar’ Final Schedule!

The shoot of ‘Darbar’ will be wrapped up in the next three weeks and the film will hit the screens for Pongal next year.

Rajinikanth and Nayanthara on Sunday flew together to join the final schedule of Darbar in Jaipur. The film also stars Yogi Babu and Nivetha Thomas in crucial roles.
The project marks the Tamil debut of Suniel Shetty and Prateik Babbar, who play the antagonists in this highly anticipated film.
 “It has been my aspiration to share screen space with a legend like Rajinikanth sir. I can’t wait to meet him and observe him on set. I have been appreciated for my characters with grey shades and I am investing my 200 percent in this role because it’s an opportunity of a lifetime.”
The film has music by Anirudh Ravichander. While Santosh Sivan is cranking the camera, Sreekar Prasad is taking care of editing. The film was originally supposed to be bankrolled by Sun Pictures, who backed out after the Sarkar controversy.
Lyca Productions, the makers of 2.0, took over the reins of the project and are going all out to make this a lavish project.
More updates to follow!

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Vijay Sethupathi’s Next Film ‘Sindhubaadh’ will release on May 16

Vijay Sethupathi who was last seen in ‘Super Deluxe’ in a transgender role that received a lot of appreciation. Ever since, fans have been awaiting for his next release. Vijay Sethupathi has a handful of films awaiting for the release. One of it is ‘Sindhubaadh’. After ‘Pannaiyarum Padminiyum’ and ‘Sethupathi’, this will be the third collaboration between Vijay Sethupathi and director SU Arun Kumar.

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The makers of ‘Sindhubaadh’ have revealed the release date of the film. The film will release on May 16. Vijay Sethupathi who took to social media to announce the news had posted, ‘அனைவருக்கும் இனிய தமிழ் புத்தாண்டு வாழ்த்துகள் ? #SindhubaadhFromMay16 An #SuArunkumar Film | A @thisisysr Musical |Produced by @KProductionsInd – @YSRfilms – @VANSANMOVIES @VijaySethuOffl @yoursanjali @Rajarajan7215 @irfanmalik83 @Muzik247in @CtcMediaboy (sic).’
The film has Anjali playing the female lead and has Vivek Prasanna and Linga playing important roles. Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed the music for the film.
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WATCH: Keerthy Suresh Plays Kutti Story On the Violin

Keerthy Suresh has shared the screen with Vijay twice in her career. Once for Bhairava and the other, Sarkar. She is expected to join forces with him again in Thuppaki 2 which will be directed by A.R. Murugadoss, though work on the project has not begun.
The actress had a very special wish for her colleague in conjunction with his birthday. Keerthy played the tune Kutti Story from his Vijay’s upcoming film, Master, on the violin.
The video has garnered over 1,101,477 views in just 14 hours. Fans are blown away by the actress, pleasantly surprised that she is also an expert fiddler.
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Senthozhan Sengkathirvaanan Hits The Big Screens Tomorrow!

An interesting genre featuring the best of Malaysian Tamil cinema will be hitting the big screens tomorrow (28th July 2022).
Helmed by Govind Singh, Senthozhan Sengkathirvaanan is all set to see its light nationwide. Touted to be a psychological thriller flick, Kash Villanz, Moon Nilaa, Shamini, Cellina Jay and Chandinie Kaur will be playing pivotal roles.
The brainchild of Senthozhan Sengkathirvaanan has carefully come up with such a wonderful concept of storyline and the teaser was mind-blowing. Have you watched the heart-pounding teaser?

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The film depicts a young man dealing with mental health issues and navigating bipolar disorder at a time. Amidst this, his secret admirer learns that there is more to the story. At one point, the darkest and most dangerous secrets unfold. Thereafter, she finds herself battling a dark and dangerous mind game after encountering numerous manipulative, evil, and twisted incidents. Life is turned upside down even further when she witnesses something from the window while spying. But, did she see what she thinks she saw?
To fill in the blanks, you’ll need to watch the film at your nearest theatres.
Poketplay Films, the Malaysian distributors of Senthozhan Sengkathirvaanan, took to social media to announce the cinema listing to fellow Malaysians. The flick will be screened across the nation, in all Malaysian states, with the exception of Kelantan and Perlis.
Check the list of cinemas below:

Best wishes to the entire team!
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Samuthira Puthiran Needs Your Historic Malaysian Indian Photographs!

Malaysian film director JK Wicky and his team are looking to trace old photographs of Malaysian Indians. This initiative aims to gather old photographs from 1910 to 1990 of Malaysian Indian communities.
He began the initiative as a way of preserving the Malaysian Indian community’s events, by using photographs that were produced before the digital revolution took place.

The filmmaker hopes to hold an exhibition once the project was completed.
“There are not many photographs narrating the stories of these communities during the early 1900s till late 1990s,” Wicky tells the Malay Mail. “With Malaysians now quarantined at home, they can scour through these old photographs and we can use them as a means of education and documentation purposes too,”
Wicky is the brains behind the Clean Thaipusam campaign that was a roaring success earlier this year.
All you need to do is to take a screenshot of these photographs, provide a short brief along with the year of the photo and send it to samuthiraputhiran2019@gmail.com. 100 people with photographs that fulfilled certain criteria would receive prizes.

The submission period of the photographs will be from 1st April – 1st May 2020. You can be a part of this project by following the terms and conditions.

Check out JK Wicky’s Facebook page here.
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Astro Subscribers Can Live-Stream Thaipusam Celebrations Globally

Many Hindus have been devastated as a result of the ongoing pandemic and the emergence of a new type of coronavirus, leaving many unable to celebrate Thaipusam.
Fret not, Thaipusam is coming live to your screens this time around. Astro will broadcast a virtual temple visit featuring local temples and Lord Murugan temples in a few foreign countries.

Local temples that will be live-streamed are Thaneermalai Sree Balathandayuthabani Devasthanam Temple (Georgetown, Penang) and Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniyar Temple (Ipoh, Perak) respectively.
Other than these temples, Malaysians can look forward to exclusive Thaipusam highlights from Murugan temples in India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius and France.
India

Arulmigu Dhandayuthapani Swamy Temple (Palani)
Arulmigu Swaminatha Swami Temple (Swamimalai)
Kumaran Kundram Kovil (Chennai), Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple (Tiruchendur)
Nadupalani Dandayuthapani Murugan Kovil (Madurantakam)
Maruthamalai Arulmigu Subramanya Swami Temple (Coimbatore)

Sri Lanka

Inuvil Kanthasuvami Kovil (Jaffna)

Mauritius

Parashakthi Peedam Kali-Dhandayuthapani Kovil (Chebel)

France

Kovil Siva Soupramanien (Reunion Island)

The live stream will begin from 7pm, 17th January 2022, until 11.59pm, 18th January 2022.
Similarly, Astro customers also can also enjoy exclusive Thaipusam highlights from 8am until 3pm, and from 6.30pm until 11.59pm on 18th January via Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201), Astro GO and On Demand.
In addition, Malaysians can enjoy 24-hours of devotional songs on RAAGA via on-air and the SYOK app.

For more information click HERE.
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Jhanvi Kapoor Looks Like Sridevi; Visits A Temple On Sridevi’s Birth Anniversary!

Janhvi Kapoor shared a heartening post to wish her late mother Sridevi on her 56th birth anniversary. She took to Instagram to share a picture and write, “Happy Birthday Mumma. I love you.”
She uploaded another click where; she is seen wearing an pavadai thavani and posing along with a relative as she visited the Tirupati temple. In the pic, the actress has worn a dandelion yellow lehenga paired up with a neon green dupatta.

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She accessorised her look by wearing a pair of earrings, gold bangles and a bindi.
Meanwhile, Janhvi recently wrapped up the shoot of her upcoming movie ‘Kargil Girl’. The actress had also shared some endearing photos from the sets that saw her smiling away as she ate a piece of cake from her director Sharan Sharma‘s hands. The film is a biopic on Indian Air Force Pilot Gunjan Saxena, one of the first women combat aviators who entered the war zone in 1999.
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Vikram Recommences Work On Gautham Menon’s Dhruva Natchathiram

It is going to be a very busy year for Vikram, who has been literally jumping from one film set to another. The latest update is that the actor will be recommencing work, particularly the dubbing portions of Gautham Menon’s Dhruva Natchathiram.

The shooting of Dhruva Natchathiram was completed long back but the film is yet to release due to some financial problems involving its producer. The post-production work of the film is now in full swing and Vikram will most likely start dubbing for his portions from next month.
The film is tipped to be the biggest film in Gautham Menon’s career, the film also stars Ritu Varma and Aishwarya Rajesh. Actor-filmmaker Parthieban has been confirmed to play a pivotal role. The makers have kept the identity of the film’s antagonist a secret as they have roped in someone very unusual for the role.
Gautham awaits the release of Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha starring Puppy-fame Varun in the lead. Touted to be an action thriller it is said that the film would be different from what Gautham had done before.
Vikram is currently busy shooting for his next with director Ajay Gnanamuthu titled Cobra. Vikram will be starring in 7 different avatars such as a politician and an old man, among other characters.
Vikram also has filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s upcoming magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan. The film went on the floor last December.
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Sai Pallavi’s Navaratri Expressional and Mesmerising Dance Moves One Can’t Resist

One thought one would scoff, instead has nothing but praise!
Helmed by Rahul Sankrityan, Shyam Singha Roy depicts the story of a young filmmaker in a soup right when he’s about to find his footing in the film industry. When he sets out to find an answer, it turns out it’s in the past. Featuring Nani, Sai Pallavi and Krithi Shetty in lead roles, the film’s most prominent feature is Sanu John Varghese’s amazing cinematography.
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A clap-worthy endorsement given to the fight against untouchability and casteism, and the decrying of surreptitious female sexual slavery.
This time around, Sai Pallavi managed to get a role which garnered the attention of the audiences and needless to say, she excelled in it. The beau will be seen playing the role as a devadasi and her expressional dance moves during the Navaratri episodes are a delight to witness. All of us are aware that Sri is a person who loves dance to the maximum level and she gives the best in it here.
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Nani fits the bill as the contemporary Vasu but as the yesteryear social fighter Shyam Singha Roy, he roars and soars, building a suitably legendary portrait as a classically handsome, storm-the-world-by-the collar reformer. Tiger-ferocious with the baddies(which here include most of the social strata given India’s glorious caste system) and gentle with his lady love, this lean muscular dude sporting a moustache with curved ends cuts a majestic figure as he reposes on an armchair. Krithy Shett (all of age 18 right now) is consistently winsome and promises ripe potential as a leading star.
The dialogue’s finest moment comes when Rosie (Sai Pallavi) asks Roy on a moonlit boat ride what kind of a writer he is, and he replies with a string of poetic proclamations that convey his understanding of their realities. She has been coerced into becoming a ‘Devadasi’(a servant of the Gods, who were erstwhile societal elite only to tumble in later centuries into temple prostitution). Roy, amongst other niceties, observes “spirituality has wounded you physically”.

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The flick might not have a story that’s completely out of the box but the staging does have the potential to bowl you over. Barring the underwhelming aspects, give this one a chance this weekend if you’re longing for something that’s well-made and backed by stellar casts.
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Vaarai Pennae; A Song For The Empowered Woman!

Being a woman is as elegant as it is nuanced!
There are too many great songs out there to pick from every life scenario, whether you’re looking for some inspiration or just need to be reminded of the strong and influential woman you are.
Helmed by Deepak Fain and produced by RJ Vengkat Khan, Vaarai Pennae gives a shout out to all women who rule the world. Nothing helps you acknowledge your inner supremacy better than Sanggari Krish and Saresh D7’s power vocals.
The powerful lyrics were penned by Phoenix Dassan, while the music video features Deepak and Devakani. This song is all about the value of perseverance and understanding of one’s own worth.
Turn up the volume because Vaarai Pennea is one of the best female empowerment songs ever!

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FINAS; Film Activities Are Strictly Not Allowed In MCO Bound States

According to the National Film Production Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), filming activities are not permitted during this Movement Control Order (MCO) 2.0 in the six states namely Penang, Selangor, Federal Territories (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan), Melaka, Johor and Sabah.
FINAS’s chairman, Zakaria Abdul Hamid has mentioned that this was because the creative industry was not listed among the economic sectors that were permitted to function during the MCO.

Meanwhile, according to Bernama in areas that are placed under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), filming operations could go on as normal.
Film directors can comply with all National Security Council directives and basic operating procedures, including disease prevention and restraint policies, health screening, washing and disinfection of buildings, physical distancing and protective procedures for staff, and emergency response procedures.
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