Little To No Significant Drop In Covid-19 Cases

Malaysia has reported 862 new Covid-19 cases today as revealed by the Ministry of Health (MoH). Presently, there are 3 deaths, 860 local cases, 7681 active cases and 634 recoveries.
This count shows that Covid-19 cases in the country have yet to see a significant drop. Sadly, active cases have increased by 225. However, it is good to note that there have been 179 recoveries.
Source: Harian Metro
It was reported yesterday (Monday, 19th October), that 49 employees from Proton Holdings Bhd had tested positive for Covid-19. This came just a mere four days after Proton in a statement on 15th October said that an employee from its research and development department (R&D) had tested positive for the virus.
All 49 employees are from Proton’s engineering division in Shah Alam. For the time being, Proton has required all non-essential staff employed inside the Shah Alam facility to operate from home as a precautionary measure.
According to a Bernama report, Langkawi District Health Officer Dr. Mansor Ismail said there have been no Covid-19 cases reported in Langkawi since the last patient seeking medical care at Sultanah Maliha Hospital was permitted to leave on Tuesday (13th October). On that note, the Langkawi district has since been declared a green zone.
Source:MalayMail
The Islamic Religious Department of Selangor (Jais) would only allow Friday prayers and marriage ceremonies to be conducted in green zones following the recent rise in Covid-19 cases in the state. Thus, in a statement yesterday, Jais director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said only the Sabak Bernam district had been declared a green zone.
Meanwhile, the field hospital built in Tawau, Sabah by the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) with a government allocation of RM500,000 has started operating today and is set to receive 20 patients. Hospital Commander Colonel Dr. Shamsul Bahary Muhamad said he is expecting 30 to 50 percent of patients in its first week of service.
“This hospital has 100 beds and we will continue to accommodate patients until we have surpassed the full capacity,” he told reporters. According to him, the field hospital located in the Badminton courts of the Tawau Sports Complex provided a range of services, including general medical services, orthopedics and health care for women and children.
Related:  Makkal Selvan, Vijay Sethupathi Arrives In Malaysia!On top of that, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Raja Lope Nor Rashid in Tanjung Piandang, Parit Buntar, is the fifth school in Perak ordered to close for a week beginning today due to a positive Covid-19 case. Perak Education Director Dr Mohd Suhaimi Mohamed Ali said the school will be reopened on 27th October.
Here are the list of updated places affected by Covid-19;

Masjid Kampung Paka 2, Ranau, Sabah
Masjid Pekan Renau, Ranau, Sabah Masjid Pekan Renau
BSP21 Condominium, Bandar Saujana Putra, Selangor
LakeFront Residences, Cyberjaya, Selangor
Desa Idaman, Puchong Prima, Selangor
Tropicana Avenue, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Seasons Garden Residences, Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur
SMK Pantai, Labuan
SMK Raja Lope Nor Rashid, Parit Buntar, Perak

During yesterday’s live press conference, Minister of Defence Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the government is considering the enforcement of the enhanced movement control order (EMCO) in Selangor due to the rise of Covid-19 cases there.
Should the EMCO be implemented, everyone will have to stay locked at home. Economic activities will be on hold and there would be a greater unemployment problem in the country. There are certainly many issues that have to be fully considered by the government before implementing the EMCO. Thus, we need to follow the SOPs set by the government and wait for further instructions to act accordingly.
Stay safe, always wear a MASK when you’re out, sanitise and practice safe social distancing. Let’s break the chain of Covid-19 together!
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“I Don’t Know If I’m A Villain” – Vijay Sethupathi On His Next Movie With Superstar

Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi shook the floors at Nu Sentral last night when he made his entrance.
Throngs of fans flooded the place to catch a glimpse of their favourite hero who was down in Kuala Lumpur for the launch of his new movie, Junga.
Vijay Sethupathi was accompanied by the film’s director, Gokul, music director Siddharth Vipin, as well as the film’s editor and main cameraman.
Right before the main event, Team Varnam got to sit down with the Makkal Selvan himself to ask a few questions. Aside from Junga details, we were dying to find out any detail we could about his upcoming movie with Superstar Rajnikanth.

However, Vijay Sethupathi maintained that he knows very little about the movie, or the story.
“Honestly, I swear I don’t know the story of the film. I only know my lines, and my part. People are also saying that I’m the villain, and it may or may not be true,” Vijay Sethupathi said.
“I’m just happy to be acting with the Superstar himself. I’ve watched him on screen, but now I get to watch him in person, and that’s exciting. I get to watch him do what he’s best at and I get to experience it firsthand, ,” he added.
Shooting for the new film has already begun under the direction of Karthik Subbaraj. Aside from Vijay Sethupathi, the film will also feature Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Simran, and more.
More importantly, Junga is already running in cinemas – don’t miss it!
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Your Favourite Colour Can Pretty Much Reveal Your Personality, Did You Know That?

Have you ever wondered why you like or get attracted to that specific colour? Everyone has one or more favourite colours, but mostly one colour will be the dominant one. When someone asks you “what is your favourite colour”, your subconscious mind strikes the colour you prefer. Colour cannot be just a colour for you, but if that specific colour attracts you or makes you so desirable because it indicates your personality which may give an advantage or disadvantage to you. Let’s see what these common favourite colour of yours tells about you.
Red
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If you love the colour red, it signifies you as a driven individual who takes action and isn’t afraid to take chances. Basically, you are a go getter. Your underlying survival drive interacts with a strong need for physical gratification. You’re both an extrovert and an outgoing person who enjoys being the center of attention. You’re a hard worker with a lot of ambition. You won’t be satisfied with being at the second place if you have a competitive soul, it is like you must win always. You have a strong desire for control and power. You’re brave, and you’re not afraid to stand up for what you believe in. You can easily become enraged, yet you can also easily forget. You’re not the type to hold on to grudges.
Orange
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If your favourite colour is orange, then this is for you. You are a vibrant individual with contagious enthusiasm. Your open-mindedness and tolerance allow you to include people from many walks of life in your network of friends. You are an adventurer who needs to be physically active at all time. You enjoy being outside, whether it’s just taking a walk around your place or getting involved in extreme activities. You can also be erratic, inconsistent, and irritable. You are someone who thrives on social interaction and life’s obstacles. Not only that, but you want to be welcomed and respected by your peers.
Yellow
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If you are a yellow lover, everyone loves to be surrounded with you. You’re always the one to come up with new ideas, thanks to your creative intellect. You appreciate cerebral difficulties and are constantly analysing everything. You’re a perfectionist to the point where you’re constantly critiquing yourself and others. Being a yellow person, the colour signifies you’re good at hiding your feelings. You’re just interested in the head, not the heart. You also like to reach your objectives by using your mental rather than physical energies.
Green
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Is your favourite colour green? You must read on to see what this colour has for you. You are a calm, diplomatic individual who appreciates bringing peace to everyone around you. You have a strong sense of right and wrong, and you make thoughtful decisions. Green-colored people are good listeners and observers with a proclivity for gossip, which is linked to your drive to belong. You always give importance to money. You’re not afraid to work like a businessperson instead, you utilise your analytical thinking to delegate tasks and work smarter rather than harder.
Blue
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People who prefer the colour blue are trustworthy and reliable. Besides, you are dedicated to your work and like assisting others. You place a high emphasis on having healthy connections with people and are severely affected when they are broken. You are a loyal person, as your have the thought of being useful to your loved ones so that you may show your loyalty on a subconscious level. Also, you can be highly disturbed by conflicts and discord. You’re someone who needs order and harmony in their life. To get the most out of yourself, you keep your environment ordered. You seek for balance and consistency. You have the ability to be emotional, and sensitive of others.
Purple
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Purple obsessed people are personable and empathetic. You have a sense of authority and solidity, as well as a natural intensity and authenticity that sets them apart from the crowd. You’re most likely an introvert rather than an extrovert. And, despite the fact that you are quiet, you are a thoughtful individual with a strong sense of self. You prefer being alone and place a high emphasis on individualism. As you have a very kind heart, your goal is to help others and make the world a better place. However, your generosity may come at a cost if individuals frequently taking advantage of your good nature.
Black
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You’re a traditionalist and a conservative. You are frequently quite nice and courteous because You are a contained person. You seek power and control, and you dislike sharing things with others since you are an independent soul. You frequently appear dispassionate and in command. In reality, it’s all a ruse, and you’re uneasy on the inside. Having a personality colour of black suggests concealing your flaws behind a wall of power that is impenetrable. It may be difficult for people in your life to break past that barrier.
White
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If you love white, you are frequently at a phase of transition in your life. You are simply getting ready for a new beginning or seeking mental clarity in order to chart your own course. You have a natural sense of optimism and positivity. You are a thoughtful and modest individual who strives to improve the world. You are a considerate individual who values simplicity and order. You are a neat and tidy person who can easily become overwhelmed in a messy and chaotic environment. You may be unpleasant and chilly as a white person, displaying some emptiness towards others. You may find it difficult to be open-minded and flexible at times.
Pink
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If you love the colour pink very much, you are considered as caring and kind. You are generous and willing to lend a helping hand to those who are in need of a shoulder to cry on. You have a romantic and approachable demeanour. People are drawn to you because of your charming and serene personality. You’re a quiet individual who prefers to hang out with a limited circle of buddies. You attempt to see the good in others as a pink personality. You have a positive attitude and no task is too difficult for you. You, on the other hand, have a tendency to perceive the world through rose-colored glasses. You lack self-confidence and, like a lovely child, are constantly seek the attention of others. At times, you may appear immature and naive.
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“Jalan Tun Dr S Samy Vellu”: Perak Dedicates A Road For The Former Minister

Last year (September 15), the nation was shaken by the news of the passing of the former President of MIC and Malaysia’s longest-serving Cabinet minister, Tun S. Samy Vellu.
Having said that, to honour the late S. Samy Vellu’s great deeds for the country, a 9.3km stretch of the Ipoh-Butterworth boot road has been named after him. Federal Gazette mentioned that the new “Jalan Tun Dr S Samy Vellu” begins at the Kinta-Kuala Kangsar border and ends at the Taman Makmur junction in Sungai Siput, Perak.
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A former aide to Samy Vellu urged Putrajaya in September to rename either Jalan Ipoh or Jalan Raja Laut in Kuala Lumpur after the MIC’s longest-serving president.
E. Sivabalan, who worked as Samy Vellu’s press secretary from 2002 to 2008 and then as his senior private secretary from 2010 to 2018, stated that this was done to honour the former minister’s contributions to the country.
His political career began in 1974, when he became the MP for Sungai Siput, and five years later, he became a minister. Samy Vellu was also the MIC’s longest-serving president, leading the party for 11 terms from 1979 to 2010. He also holds the title of being one of the Cabinet’s longest-serving ministers.
 He served under three prime ministers: Tun Hussein Onn, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
Samy Vellu who is fondly known as the iron man of the party, always came up with new ideas to improve the development of communities and nations unfailingly.
He is no more but his legacy lives on.✨
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WATCH: Russell Curtis Encourages Malaysians to Abide by MCO with His Tune, Staying Home

Following the outbreak of the Covid-19 in Malaysia, singer and songwriter Russell Curtis found an unique way to show his support for the movement control order (MCO).
A combined effort of Russell and his talented friends Roshan Jamrock, Melissa Sasa, Frances Tsen, Brendan de Cruz, Kazt and Danielle Desiree Williams, the track Staying Home has been released on social media, and has gotten a lot of attention.

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“Together, we can win this war, remember what we’re fighting for,” Better words could not have been said, Russell.
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WATCH: Arya and Sayyeshaa’s Teddy Teaser

On the occasion of Arya and Sayyeshaa’s first wedding anniversary, the producers have unveiled the teaser of Teddy. The teaser has hit 2 million views in less than 2 days. This is the first Tamil film to use an Indian company to design an animated character entirely.

Here’s the #Teddyteaser on a very special day of my life. Thanks my wifey @sayyeshaa for being You 🤗😍😘😘 Happy birthday to my dear brother confidant @ShaktiRajan who has given me this memorable film😘https://t.co/AY9Vjnv0fj @immancomposer @StudioGreen2 @K9Studioz
— Arya (@arya_offl) March 10, 2020

Here’s the #TeddyTeaserIt’s extra special as we celebrate @ShaktiRajan’s birthday..someone who is so intelligent, warm and moreover like family to us! Happy Birthday!Hope you love this heartwarming teaser! @arya_offl @kegvraja @K9Studioz @immancomposer  https://t.co/WV3XCjYFCO
— Sayyeshaa (@sayyeshaa) March 10, 2020

The teaser drops a hint about what goes on in a corrupt business world. Although it’s just a few brief seconds of Sayyeshaa’s appearance in this teaser, the chemistry of the real life couple is clear. On the music front, D Imman has composed the songs for the film.
Check out the official teaser here:

More updates to follow!
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WATCH: Vijay Sethupathi Is A Hearing Impaired Pickpocket In Sindhubaadh

If 2020 is supposed to be Visit Malaysia Year, then 2019 has to be Vijay Sethupathi Year. Makkal Selvan has TEN films releasing this year, including one in Telugu and another in Malayalam. So it is no surprise that there’s a Vijay Sethupathi film releasing this month – the low profile Sindhubaadh.
Directed by S U Arunkumar, Sindhubaadh stars VJS, Anjali, Lingaa and Surya, Vijay Sethupathi’s son. Vijay and his son play pickpockets in the film.
Anjali is his love interest whom he tries to win over with a particularly comedic ‘romantic look’. The actress plays her usual character, one that argues with the male lead relentlessly only to fall in love with him under an umbrella in the next scene.
It is revealed that Vijay Sethupathi’s character is hearing impaired, and he comes face to face with a Thai don. Yup, from Thailand. Sindhubaadh was actually filmed in Thailand for about a month. It will be interesting to see how our neighbour up north is portrayed on a Tamil film screen.
Sindhubaadh releases on the 21st of June.

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The Fate Of The 29 Men In Police Custody; What Happens Next?

Deepavali is still being celebrated in the country and many are very much on a long break away from work, eagerly spending precious time with loved ones. Sadly, for some families, their Deepavali has been marred by an uneventful cause of concern.
In recent days, most of us have definitely discovered a perturbing video featuring 29 Indian men, handcuffed by the police pleading to be released from custody despite being given an innocent verdict by the court.
What actually happened? Why were they brought to custody in the first place?
According to last week’s media reports, the group of 29 Malaysian-Indian men were detained following a shooting incident near a school in Banting, Selangor, which took place at the end of September 2020.

CW: Police brutality.
The thread below provides further clarification but you can read this image for context dulu.
TLDR: A group of Indian men who have been deemed innocent and free to go by court, are still being detained by the @PDRMsia https://t.co/7RWoXfCSy5 pic.twitter.com/ZwhXgJpD08
— Helter Skelter (@Roshinee_M) November 13, 2020

The men in the video could be seen pleading to be freed, and the police officers forcefully hand-cuffing them, keeping them in custody.
Police brutality allegations have been raised on social media, prior to watching the video, seeing the men being Kept in Custody despite a ruling By the Petaling Jaya Magistrate Court ordering them to be freed.

innocent and there was no proof of them committing said crime. However, even after the court order came out, the police are refusing to let these men go and are keeping them detained, saying that these people did it. pic.twitter.com/78ICNdjUk5
— bimbo rights! (@lilizzahvert) November 12, 2020

The police were criticised by parliamentarians and a human rights organisation for exploiting the remand order by holding the men incarcerated despite the court ruling pleading them not guilty.
Democratic Action Party’s (DAP) Professor Dr Ramasamy Palanisamy in a statement said:
“One of the wives of a detainee said that the police took the husband away for investigation assuring that he would be released soon, however the police department had intended to charge them under SOSMA or POCA but was disallowed by the court’
Ramasamy further questioned the police to clarify why 29 men have remained imprisoned for the past two months at a lock-up in Banting, Selangor, despite being given an innocent verdict by the court.
Ramasamy said there was suspicion that the men were arrested under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act 2012 (Sosma), which provides for detention without trial.
Upon this, DAP Klang MP Charles Santiago notified the families that the Deputy Public Prosecutor had declared No Further Action (NFA) against the 29 men.
Related:  Vetrimaaran’s Viduthalai Part 1 is a Harrowing Account On The Abuse of PowerNo Further Action (NFA) is defined as a ruling where the police will not be able to carry forward with the case and drop all investigations.
He further claimed that the men were arrested for crimes they did not commit.

Press Statement : 13 November 2020
"While I ask the police to release all 25 men as ordered by the court, I also urge the government to set-up the IPCMC as opposed to its watered-down version to ensure the police do not take the law into their hands." pic.twitter.com/JZZxpR27Dw
— Charles Santiago (@mpklang) November 13, 2020

Surpassing this affair, PDRM finally released an official statement pertaining to this matter, declaring the men kept captive were being detained under police custody because they were found to be originating from a mafia gang, TCB 21 GANG.

KENYATAAN MEDIA PENGARAH JABATAN SIASATAN JENAYAH
Tangkapan Ke Atas Kumpulan Janayah Terancang Geng TCB 21. pic.twitter.com/6Qt6jm01jX
— Polis Diraja M'sia (@PDRMsia) November 13, 2020

But this report however only provoked more questions among Malaysians, firing the police department, questioning on the court’s judgement that has ruled them as innocent repeated times, and why the need to detain them further.
Will justice be served to the 29 men? Do they really belong to the mafia gang, TCB 21?
More updates to follow!
Source: Says, FMT
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There Is Still Hope For Indira Gandhi To Be Reunited With Daughter

A detailed affidavit, listing all actions taken by the police to capture the ex-husband of M. Indira Gandhi, Muhammad Riduan Abdullah in hopes to find her youngest daughter, Prasana Diksa was ordered by the High Court of Ipoh.
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There is still hope that the longing mother wil be reunited with her child.
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In 2009, Riduan unilaterally converted his three children to Islam. Upon which, he took Prasana, who was just 11-months-old then, while the elder children, Tevi Darshiny, and Karan Dinesh, who were 13 and 12, respectively, were left with their mother.
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Lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan claimed in his request on behalf of Indira, that the police ignored a prior High Court order to routinely update (on their first week of each month) their initiatives to capture Riduan and recover Prasana – a total of 79 unconfirmed affidavits from the date of issuance of the order on 30th May 2014.
But both the court and the legal team of Indira did not get the updates.
Following the submission, Judicial Commissioner Bhupindar Singh gave the Attorney General’s Chambers (AGC), which represented the police, three weeks to file the affidavit, which would detail all the police’s efforts to arrest Riduan and recover Prasana, from 2014 until today.
The Malay Mail quoted Rajesh as saying, “The purpose is to ensure the police are doing the job and the court can monitor the order.”
Yesterday’s court order, however, was a sign that the police had ‘recklessly’ failed to comply with the 2014 court order, stated Indira Gandhi Action Team (INGAT) Chairman, Arun Dorasamy.
According to FMT, ARun added that in January, Indira would file contempt procedings against the police.
Following a lengthy legal battle at both the civil and Syariah courts, the Federal Court in 2016 unanimously declared the conversions null and void.
Free Malaysia Today
The police said they have made various efforts to trace Riduan‘s whereabouts, including appealing for information from the public, but to no avail.
Source: Malay Mail & Free Malaysia Today
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Cinemas Ready To Welcome Fully Vaccinated Movie Goers

Having been closed for more than a year along with incurred losses of more than RM600 million, cinemas are now ready to reopen on the condition that only fully vaccinated movie goers are allowed into cinema halls.
Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) Group Chief Executive Officer Koh Mei Lee stated that the individuals and cinema staff will have to follow the authorities’ standard operating procedures (SOPs) to avoid any upcoming cases.

“We are ready to resume operations. I believe the ideal time (to open) is as soon as possible. While cinemas usually have rigorous SOPs, we will only allow individuals who have received two doses of vaccination to enter for this reopening.”

This includes accessibility to fully vaccinated audiences (only 14 days after second dose) with proof of digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate, encouraging contactless purchases for movie tickets, food and beverage, manning of cinemas by fully vaccinated staff members, and enhanced PPE for staff, including double masking and face shields.

“A digital certificate from MySejahtera will be required upon entry,” Mei Lee told Astro Awani.

For Malaysians who have been under constant lockdowns for more than a year and whose mental health and emotional well-being are deteriorating, cinemas promise to provide a safe, therapeutic, and cheap respite for vaccinated audiences.
Despite having several SOPs, such as social-distanced seating in halls and masking when not eating or drinking, cinemas were among the first to close its doors at the beginning of the pandemic and the last to reopen, it has come to our surprise till date that there have been no reports of COVID-19 infections and clusters recorded in cinemas.
Malaysian film distributors and theatre owners have previously urged that the government consider reopening movie theatres across the country for those who have completed the COVID-19 vaccination.

Please allow us to open for fully vaccinated moviegoers 🥺 Please let us #ReopenCinemas! #HelloWeCan @AnnuarMusa @Khairykj @MKNJPM
— GSC 🎂 (@GSCinemas) September 2, 2021

Positively, the Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa reportedly said that the government will make an announcement on the reopening of cinemas in the near future.
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WATCH: Dhanush’s Pattas Trailer is Laden with Impressive Stunts

Dhanush has several films in the making this year. The official trailer of Pattas, the actor’s first release of 2020, is now out. The actor will be seen playing two roles in this film. The trailer hints at a tragic flashback, for which the hero’s character from present times will seek revenge.

Directed by RS Durai Senthil Kumar, the film also stars Sneha, Naveen Chandra, Mehreen Pirzada, Naser, Munishkanth and Sathish in important roles. Sneha  plays Dhanush’s wife in the flashback.
Contrasting visuals show that Dhanush will play a martial arts trainer in a village while his son, who probably does not know his parents, will grow up in the city. There’s the reference to kickboxing and this is cue for the villains.
The trailer has some impressive stunts and promises for a complete entertainer. Pattas will be hitting the screens on January 16, after Darbar!
Produced by Sendhil Thyagarajan and Arjun Thyagarajan under the banner Sathya Jyothi Films, the film has music by Vivek – Mervin with Om Prakash cranking the camera and Prakash Mabbu in charge of the editing.
Dhanush had previously teamed up with Durai Senthilkumar earlier for Kodi, an action thriller which released in 2016, and was seen playing double roles in it as well.
Watch it here!

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Poonam Kaur Confesses That She’s Undergoing Treatment For Depression

Actor Poonam Kaur, who has done Tamil and Telugu films (Payanam, Vedi, and 6 candles) tweeted that she is currently undergoing treatment for depression.
She told her story of how she was made to feel like a nobody when she approached her director to discuss her psychological well-being and how she felt suicidal.
https://twitter.com/poonamkaurlal/status/1273150188606099456?s=20
She ended her tweets expressing that Sushant Singh Rajput’s passing frightened her and she wouldn’t like to end up like him. Poonam said that she is currently undergoing treatment.
https://twitter.com/poonamkaurlal/status/1273168118735659008?s=20
Sending you love, Poonam.
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Shruti Haasan’s Sweet Note To Kamal Haasan On Completing 60 Years In Cinema!

Kamal Haasan, who has now entered politics too, has completed sixty years in the Indian film industry. While the entire film fraternity have been wishing the star actor for his amazing achievements, his daughter Shruti Haasan, who is also an actor had penned a lovely note on how Kamal Haasan completed 60 years in the film industry.
She had also added that Mahanadi is one of her favorite movies of her father Kamal Haasan.
Shruti Haasan posted, “Dear Bapuji, 60 years in the world of acting, you make us proud and inspire so many of us to look to the stories you have shared with us for inspiration and hope. I decided to share the poster of one of my favorite movies of yours. Brave, beautiful and emotionally challenging.you have dedicated your time and energy to the arts in a way that is nothing short of magnificent !! Always so proud and Here’s to sixty more !! @ikamalhaasan.” (sic)

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This is so sweet!
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The 5 Malaysian Indian Photographers Exhibiting At Pictures of Life

Think Malaysian Indian photographers, and one would almost immediately talk about wedding photography. This, however, isn’t the case. Photographers from our community are doing so much more than that. Pictures of Life, the ongoing photography exhibition in GMBB Kuala Lumpur feature 5 such photographers who are exploring different niches and breaking society’s barriers with every snap.
We recount the five photographers from our community featured at the Pictures of Life photography exhibition.
Siva Kumar Ganesan

Siva Kumar Ganesan is a Malaysian born landscape photographer. He adores aerial shots, and has become a sort of specialist in the field of photography. He often feels that aerial photography gives a degree of freedom in getting different compositions and discovering new perceptions of the world around us.
A quick look through Siva Kumar’s Instagram feed shows his immense talent for capturing the lights and sights of the city from up top. His shots of Kuala Lumpur are so good, that we wonder why he isn’t on Tourism Malaysia’s payroll.

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 Koggelavani Muniandy

Koggelavani is a social entrepreneur, writer and photographer who is passionate about empowering children and women. Being an avid traveler, she often interacts with the locals and doesn’t shy away from immortalising their lives.
Her work in all areas highlights the need for women to have equal rights and for children to be protected. Koggelavani recently authored and published her book, titled A Bowl Of Kai Tod.  The book chronicles her tales of travel throughout South East Asia. Better yet, her photographs grace the pages too.
Oh, and did we mention? Koggelavani is the co-founder of GoodKids Malaysia, a social enterprise empowering youth using the arts. Excuse us while we bow in honour of this insanely talented photographer.

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Set in Rajasthan, ‘Enduring Life’ depicts the life of the women in Rajasthan facing discrimination and gender inequality. Rajasthan holds the record of child brides with 65% of girls getting married before the age of 18 years old. It also has the highest percentage of girls aged between 15 – 17 years old who do not go to school. The discrimination against women manifests in many forms even before they are born. Abortions are done for female foetuses and birth of a female child is not celebrated. Many girls are forced to drop out from school because they need to learn housework and prepare for marriage. @koggelavani #picturesoflifeexhibition #POL2020 #photographyexhibition #photoexhibition #malaysianvisualarts #genderinequality #rajasthan #travelphotography
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 Vinoth Raj Pillai

Ask anyone who has hired a wedding photographer and they would have heard of Vinoth Raj Pillai, or as he is known in the photography circuit, VRP.
He has carved out a name for himself in the wedding photography game as someone who takes unconventional shots of couples. That aside, Vinoth also takes some pretty awesome non-wedding pictures. He incorporates minimalism with a cinematic style into his photographic visual approach. This photographer is probably best known for using his camera to channel his creative side, thus communicating ideas and telling a story.

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‘In Solitude with Mountains’ is a body of work that visually portrays my search for a moment of solitude while leading a productive life as a creative. These images illustrate moments of calmness, freedom and hope within my profession as a photographer. The sublime majesty of the mountainous landscapes in this series is a documentation of moments in my life where I could re-connect with and re-discover myself. @therealvrp #picturesoflifeexhibition #POL2020 #photographyexhibition #photoexhibition #malaysianvisualarts #mountains #solitude #travel #travelphotography
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 S Magendran

Pahang born S Magendran found his calling in photography more than a decade ago. He became enthralled with dance photography and has worked closely with the Sutra Foundation since 2010.
Related:  Dr. Palani's 30 Years of Remarkable Journey of Being an EducatorThis photographer has become so in tune with the process of an Odissi dancer that he is able to capture the spirit of the art in his pictures. His devotion to his craft contributes to this. Magendran thinks of it as an honour to be able to eternalise the fine art of dance.

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 Jayanandagobee Arumugam

An educator by profession, Jayanandagobee Arumugam has never let his day job waver his passion for travel and street photography. He allows his curiosity to get the better of him to immortalise people living their lives.
Interestingly, Jayanadagobee loves photographing local markets. He feels that the hustle and bustle of the peddlers allow him to immerse himself in their lives.
Jayanadagobee seems to have the knack for transporting the viewer into the lives of his subjects. Perhaps this is because he isn’t afraid to get his hands dirty, literally and figuratively, when it comes to taking a picture. His ultimate aim? Capturing images that enable his audience to connect with their emotions.

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 Pictures of Life photography exhibition will be held from the 21st of February up until the 1st of March 2020, from 11.00 am to 8.00 pm daily, at GMBB Mall, Kuala Lumpur. This FREE exhibition is open to all members of the public.
Keep up with Pictures of Life on their Instagram page here.
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The Beautiful Cultural Tale And Heritage Of The Indian Peranakan People

Today, most Malaysians prefer to predominantly identify their ethnicity by nationality. Indeed, hybrid Malaysian communities that practise multiculturalism and do not identify themselves as predominantly Malay, Chinese or Indian are uncommon, particularly since the allocation of resources by the state is based on ethnicity.
In other words, with regard to access to government jobs, scholarships or schooling, sectors which have race-based quotas, certainly do not want to be left behind, and want to be given the priority for the many bountiful privileges.
Yet unknown to many Malaysians, a small minority (currently around 700 people known as the Melaka Chittys have distinguishingly adopted Malay and Chinese culture in their way of life while being predominantly Hindu by religion. These group of Tamil people have been for many years called, ‘Indian Peranakan’.
Source: The Indian Heritage Centre
In Melaka, the Chitties speak Malay at home and their wives wear kebaya, but their rituals during Deepavali and the many Hindu festivities remain true to their Indian origins.
Meanwhile, the various smaller hybrid groups remain largely undisclosed. In fact, they are sometimes categorised under the ambiguous label of ‘Others’ in governmental or official forms, whereas the Chitties themselves are lumped together with the ‘Indians.’
A small village, Gajah Berang on the shores of the famous Melaka Strait was granted to them by Dutch colonists in 1781 where the Melaka Chittys live tucked away. It is now situated in the heart of Melaka, a historic town. The heterogeneous Chitty community were birthed from a long tradition of inter-marriage between women from the local Malay, Javanese, Chinese and Batak cultures and Indian merchants from Kalinga.
They are also known as the ‘straits-born Hindus’ or the ‘Indian Peranakans’ (the Malay term for ‘local born’) presumably in modern-day Orissa and Andhra Pradesh, though most today claim to be of Tamil origin.
Source: The Indian Heritage Centre
It is interesting to take note that the professional historians have yet to document the history of the Melaka Chitties. This is due to lack of written records within the Chitty group, since over the past six centuries, documents relating to these sub-group of Indians have been destroyed.
Most Chitties believe that their sense of community and their relation to their past and culture have both been lost over time; old oral history and storytelling practises are increasingly vanishing.
Their stories were intriguing. The Chitties unwaveringly celebrate Hindu festivals and auspicious days with much fanfare, but Malay and not Indian cuisine are the highlights of their offerings made to the gods, among them include nasi lemak, the assortment of kuih-muih and achar.
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Local Flick ‘Vedigundu Pasangge’ Secures 5 Cinemas In The UK

After two successful prequels, Vedigundu Pasangge is all geared up to hit the cinemas on the 26th of July.
Vedigundu Pasangge centers around snatch-theft and other social problems that are plaguing the Indian community in Malaysia. The movie stars Denes Kumar in the leading role, along with Sangeetha Krishnasamy, Kuben Mahadevan, Alvin, Seelan, Magen Vikadakavi, and more.

Produced by Veedu Production, the movie is also a Vivek-Mervin musical. Vivek-Mervin are the powerful, most sought-after duo who are responsible for hit songs in movies like Gulaebaghavali, Vadacurry, and more.
Aside from hitting 52 screens nationwide, the Vedigundu Pasangge will also be released in other countries like Singapore, India, and the United Kingdom. In fact, the movie has secured a total of 5 screens in UK, which is a new benchmark for Malaysian-made Tamil films!
Check out the list of UK screens here:

Here are the complete list of cinemas for Malaysian screens:

Have you seen the trailer?

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#2- Breathtaking Thaipusam 2023 Captures That Undoubtedly Will Enthrall Your Eyes

Thaipusam fever is not over yet!
Last week, we shared a plenty of surreal pictures that our brilliant photographer captured during the Thaipusam festive. This time, we’ll be featuring stunning photos as well as breathtaking videos since we received more amazing pictures.
Part 1 of this can be viewed by clicking HERE.
Check out these spellbinding pictures that were captured by our photographers during the joyful celebration of the auspicious day.
Siva Kumar – @siva_wwc

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Prasath – @prasathpixel

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Dinnesh Roy – @dinneshroy

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Shsendran G – @shsendran_shasi

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R.Devakumar – @atman_dev

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Thinnesh Kumar – @thinnesh.jpeg

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Apeiro Pixelz Studios – @apeiropixelz_studios

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Thivineshvaren – @shotsbynesh

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Kogulan – @kogulan_photography

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Barathan Amuthan – @baratanh

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Sharvin Kumar – @_vihaanz

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Siridhar.M – @dharan11

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Thiaga – @thiaga24

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Sharvind – @sharvind_sky

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Theeba Rajan – @theeba.rajan

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Mithun – @mgmithun_photography

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Sasikumar Kaliappen – @travel2traverse

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Vinnz – @thenameisvinnz

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Vicneswaran – @vic_nash04

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Prabagaran Nair – @joker_photography07

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Sunny Leone Will Make Her Tamil Movie Debut As A Warrior Queen

Indian-American actress and model Sunny Leone will be making her Tamil movie debut next year, according to multiple online sources.
Sunny Leone, who is quite active in the Indian film industry, has already starred in a number of Hindi films like “Tera Intezaar”, “Ragini MMS 2”, “One Night Stand”, and “Raees”, just to name a few.
She also made a cameo appearance in a song from “Vadacurry” – a Tamil movie starring Jai, Swati Reddy and RJ Balaji. Now, she will play the leading role in this new Tamil movie which is set to be directed by VC Vadivudaiyan, who has just finished directing “Pottu”.
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“The film is a historical war movie and will showcase Sunny as a powerful queen. It’s a heroine-centric film and Telugu actor Navdeep will be playing the villain. Nasser sir also will be essaying a pivotal character in the movie.” VC Vadivudaiyan was quoted as saying.
“This is a heavy-duty story and I have been prepping for the movie for the past six months. As Sunny will have a lot of action scenes, she is being trained in sword fighting and horse riding.”
Not much detail is known about the movie, except that Sunny will be playing a warrior queen and will be involved in a lot of action scenes. The title of the movie is set to be revealed in the next few days, so stay tuned!
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Familiar Customs In Your Indian Home That Can Be A Bane

Living in an Indian home can be exhausting. Our parents or anyone elderly at home, have these customs comprising of do’s and don’ts that we have to adhere to. If we do not behave as they say and abide by the traditions, we are considered and viewed upon as rebels. Here are some of the common customs that our Indian folks say or advice us to follow;
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If you’re sitting among the elderly, or highly respected people, then you should not point your legs to them.
Never point your finger to address anyone older than you as it represents you disrespecting them.
You should not raise your voice against the elderly.
You must not sit equally with an elder, if they sit on a chair or sofa, you should sit on the floor.

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You should not eat Indian food using utensils but with your hands, whether its at home or out at a restaurant.
You should not use your left hand to give or take anything from others because it will offend them even if it is done unintentionally.

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Wash your feet before entering the house. If not, you will be accused of inviting evil forces into the home.

It is a big no to let your guest wash their plates after eating as it tends to show that you are disrespecting the relationship you have with them.
You should serve drinks to your guests upon their arrival.

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You should not cut your fingernails and toenails at night because it invites evil.
When you attend a call from Indian folks, you should not greet them in English but say “Vanakam”.

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You are not allowed to wear black all the time as it indicates something bad or negative.
You should not wear shorts, tight, and revealing clothes anywhere you go.

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On Tuesday and Friday, it is prohibited to cut one’s hair because it’s considered bad omen.
Ladies are not allowed to roam around their house or go out with loose hair because it attracts bad energy.

If you’re an Indian, we bet you would have encountered some of these customs.
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Iravin Nizhal; AR Rahman Making A Comeback With Classic 90’s Style Music Video

From flashy spectacle to low-fi realism, surreal fantasy to retro fetishism, AR RAHMAN just proved that decade-defining classic 90s music videos are absolutely beautiful.
Maayavaa thooyavaa (Are you an illusion or a reality?) track from Parthiban’s upcoming flick Iravin Nizhal (the Shadow of the Night) has garnered the attention of audiences recently. Sung by the ever talented queen Shreya Ghoshal and picturised on the strikingly beautiful video, this golden era of music videos has brought forth a second wave of music-video directors led by our Maestro Ar Rahman.
Watch the full music video below:

Touted to be about a 50-year-old elderly man who recalls his flashback at his life at different stages, this interesting flick has also been sent at Cannes Film Festival.
Iravin Nizhal reportedly to be the Asia’s first single-shot feature film. Produced, penned, and helmed by the renowned director Parthiban, the flick has already make it ways to the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records.
If this music video along with the lyrics doesn’t melt your heart right now, then we don’t know what will!
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Photographer Celes Gerard Narrates Sexual Violence In A Painful Photo Series

Rough, lustful hands over the supple skin of a child, reaching prohibited areas with a myriad of inappropriate strokes and rubs and grips. A thief of innocence. A trespasser of sacred bodily territories.
A SEXUAL PREDATOR.
How does one deal with such violation, broken promises and mislead trust. You grief, you seek help, you suffer in silence, till you make peace with it and rebuild your very existence from the ashes of betrayal. In Malaysia, over 37% of women have experienced sexual harassment in their lifetime but many of which goes unreported.
In an ode to narrating the torments of living through sexual assault and raising awareness on the mental heath implications, popular Malaysian photographer, Celes Gerard, narrates the story of sexual harassment through a photo series.
The photo series features real life sexual assault survivor, Sheela Pillai, who relived such dark times to share her story to the world. The three part photo series accounts the multiple occasions on which Sheela was sexually assaulted and how she regained her power.
PART 1 – “This is our little secret”

I was in kindergarten (5-6 years old), and he was in his late teens/early 20s. “Have you finished eating lunch?” he asked. “Yes anne (cousin brother)” I replied. “Next is nap time. Come on, go to the room and set yourself to sleep. I will check on you, if you didn’t, I will tell that you were naughty” he said.

He comes in the room after some time. He pulled his pants down and pushed my clothes up. He started kissing my body and finally, he rubbed his “thing” around my lips before putting it into my mouth. After a while, I felt something slimy down my throat and then around my mouth, sometimes if I were lucky, it would be all over my chest instead of in my mouth. I remember “it” being white and sticky, but I never knew what it was.

He would wipe it off me, and he would never fail to whisper this, “You are a good girl, this is our little secret, and if you tell anyone, you will be a bad girl and no one will want you”. I never told anyone. It was a secret after all, wasn’t it? This went on for 2 years of my kindergarten. I wasn’t frightened, I was confused but I didn’t retaliate because after all, it’s our little secret as he put it. I didn’t know whether it was good or bad so I never complained about it. I thought this was a form of love too because he never failed to say “You are my favourite one so I only have this secret with you”.

A couple of years later, my cousin brother who’s a year older to me started molesting me. “Wanna play a game, but you can’t tell anyone, they won’t understand. I will teach you” he would say. He would touch and rub all over me, and have me to do the same for him. This happened over a year and became another secret I held on to.
Part 2 – “Don’t Play Hard To Get”
I was 19. He was my childhood friend. We started hanging out again after ages. He picked me up to drop me to off to college after having a late lunch at his house. “Hey remember the place we use to hike when we were kids, they have a car trail to go up since the place is turning into housing development. Let’s go up there since you still have time for your class”, he said.

I didn’t think further, I agreed, blindly believing him. We drove up and parked the car, enjoying the view of the city from the top. Rain started pouring, he said it’s dangerous to drive down back and to wait till the rain stops.

That’s when it started. While we were talking, he started touching me. I pushed his hands away but he kept trying repeatedly more aggressively. At one point, he managed to pin me down and came over me, pushing my dress up. “Don’t play hard to get” he said and that just startled me. I couldn’t fight him off anymore, eventually giving in.

He sent me to college afterwards, and I pretended like nothing happened. I couldn’t sit through the class, and I walked out just sitting by the stairs. I couldn’t cry because all I felt was numb. What he said got to me, I started blaming myself for putting myself into a mess. By now I’ve gotten used to this and it is saddening to say so. It feels easier to pretend like life was normal so at least I feel like I should live for the next day.

Part 3: Reclaiming Her Power
Fear has turned into power, pain has turned into purpose; that’s who I am now. I am a child sexual abuse/rape survivor. I am a happier person now, the happiest I have ever been in my life actually. No more self-blaming, done with feeling victimised, and embracing that I have survived through all that so that I can be the change the society needs.

This is what I have to say now:
My hymen doesn’t define my womanhood. My virginity shouldn’t be a tick-off for marriage proposals. I am more than just a sexual being. My choice of lifestyle, my choice of clothing and my existence is not a reason for anyone to sexually abuse me. I will not be blamed for how the society has raised men to see women as sexual tools before anything else. It wasn’t my fault and it never will be. I didn’t ask for it when I was 5 years old, when I was 14, 19 or 22 years old. But I lived with the guilt because I was afraid of the society. I was afraid of the shame I would bring to my family because of what adult men did to me and I am done with it!

I still struggle with anxiety, there are still trigger points that gets to me. I stopped running from them, instead now I just find ways to overcome them. I make conscious choices to not allow those men to be within my life and surrounding. I made my stand because in the end, whether I like it or not, they are my demons to battle and I am ready to fight my grounds.
I hope survivors who read this find strength within them to live through their life and find happiness in them. I hope the rest of you play a role to be a better human in this world.

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Deepavali Then vs Deepavali Now; How Celebrations Have Evolved, But Is Change All That Good?

Having Deepavali just around the corner is putting so much stress on us, particularly when we’re facing a global pandemic.
Of all the previous Deepavali celebrations, this would by far be our hardest, as we are still exploring this new way of life and trying to normalise everything, living in the ‘new normal’ they say.
But we also have to get ourselves hyped and geared up, since Deepavali comes only once a year, and we really don’t want to  miss this chance to replenish our happiness.
 As we already know, Deepavali signifies the ‘festival of light’, where darkness is driven out. So, we should apply this metaphor to our lives as well.

In this crucial moment, where we are all battling this Virus outbreak, let’s shift our focus away from the pandemic for a while to honour our biggest celebration.
Imagine celebrating Deepavali in the late 70s, where there were no mobile phones or technology related gadget to convey Deepavali wishes. It was all greeting cards back then, and do you remember when we used to paste all the cards we got as decorations on our walls?
People then used to be so excited to accept all those Deepavali wishes at school, and if you’re lucky enough, there’s a chance that you’ll receive anonymous Deepavali poetry that you’ll crack your head to figure out who may have sent the card.
In the last few years, there seem to be a decline in greeting cards, rather Deepavali wishes are now forwarded to various groups on Whatsapp. It’s nothing but a fuss – free text, and you should not be surprised if you receive two of the same wishes.
Some of us, to make life easier would have also visited Uncle Google to copy and paste Deepavali wishes from there. How simple and non-celebrative has Deepavali become now?
On the other hand, people have started using stickers of the Rangoli kolam. Folks claim it saves more time to use this alternative, but it also kills the real intention of drawing the kolam.
Traditionally, different patterns were drawn on the floor to feed insects with a design made from edible grains and vegetable colouring dyes. This act of kindness is practised in Hindu teachings. Now, however, the kolam is only used for decoration, forgetting its original meaning.
Isn’t it hilarious to hear that the festival of lights is celebrated without the oil lamp?
Hindus now choose to buy twinkle lights to decorate their homes. The reasoning is perhaps that twinkle lights are safer to use as it does not cause any damage in the event of the oil lamp spilling over and is also hassle-free.
At the same time, we should also agree that the uniqueness of the oil lamp lighting gives this festival a very traditional touch.

Even murukku and other snacks we have during Deepavali are ordered elsewhere. This is the result of the newer generation not knowing how to make murukku as good and tasty as our amma’s and ammamah’s.
As a Hindu, it is very important to keep following our traditional practices in order to pass on our heritage to the generations to come.
There are traditions we should still value such as drawing the Rangoli kolam, making murukkus, lighting oil lamps, buying new traditional clothes that bear Hindu elements.
The old way of celebrating Deepavali expresses our culture and the belief that we practise.
That being said, things have changed and Deepavali has evolved a lot over the years due to many factors, including the explosive development of technology bringing forth the modern Deepavali.

Yet there must still be a few souls out there who probably still crave for the nostalgic, old Deepavali celebration. Are you one of them?
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Tamil Actors Urge Their Fans To Not Put Up Banners; After A Tragic Death In Chennai!

The idea of thinking that a celebrity is god alike is absurd. There is a huge need for this mentality to change.
Following the death of Chennai-based 23-year-old Subhasri, Tamil stars such as Vijay and Surya have urged their fans to stop putting up banners and hoardings during the release of their films.

Last week, Subhasri, a techie, was riding her two-wheeler on the Thoraipakkam-Pallavaram main road in Chennai when a hoarding fell on her, leading to her death. The banner was erected without permission to welcome TN deputy chief minister O Panneerselvam at a wedding.
Actor Vijay has now requested his fans to not put any banners or hoardings ahead of the audio launch of Bigil this week. He specifically asked all the district heads of his fan clubs to ensure no banners are erected.
Surya also requested his fans to stop putting up banners. Speaking at the press meet of his upcoming film Kaappaan, he wished for the cut-out culture in Tamil Nadu to end.
Suriya said that he’d appreciate if his fans invest their love for him in social causes such as blood donation camps instead of spending time and money in banners.
Meanwhile, Ajith’s Madurai Fans association have confirmed via a statement that they won’t erect banners or hoardings going forward during the release of Ajith’s films.
“The loss of our sister Subhasri because of the banner on the road is very painful. Failure to think and act on our mistakes can cause the loss of more lives. Let us think and act. We pledge not to put up banners at events and in public places henceforth to spread the popularity of Ajith,”
Actor-filmmaker Kamal Haasan addressed the issue in the latest episode of Tamil Bigg Boss.
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Amala Akkineni Will Be Returning To Kollywood After 28 years!

Yup thats right! The Irish-Bengali actress is coming back to K-town!
She made her debut with the Tamil film, Mythili Ennai Kaathali, in 1986, and became quite a sensation overnight. After working in all the south language films, and even in Bollywood, Amala quit the industry post her marriage. Though she’d made a comeback in Tollywood a few years ago, her last Kollywood venture was the 1991 release, Karpoora Mullai. And now, after 28-odd years, the actress is all set to reappear on Tamil screens with Sharwanand-RituVarma’s film, which is being directed by Shree Karthick.

The producer wasnt sure is she was keen on doing feature films then, but decided to give it a try. They met her for a narration a few months ago. After hearing her character sketch, she sounded excited and said this was the kind of script she was willing to do in Tamil.

Talking about her role, Karthick, who comes from a short and ad film background, says,
“It’s a solid mother character — to Sharwanand — and not somebody who just breezes through the screen for the sake of it. It’s a strong character and has to give out that positive vibe as well.”
While writing this character, he only had Amala in mind because she has a pleasant face and a smile that can spread cheer. Since she hadn’t acted in Tamil for so many years, she’ll also add that freshness factor to the script.
The film is a Tamil-Telugu bilingual, and she has already started shooting for her portions in Hyderabad. She’s speaking in both these languages, and she is very fluent in Tamil.
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Everyone Loves Enga Ammayi’s Sukku Malli Coffee More Than Anything Else

We can all relate to the idea of childhood nostalgia, especially when it comes to our unique coffee cravings. Grandma’s time-honored coffee is sure to give you a case of the warm and fuzzies. Written on worn scrap paper and passed down from one generation to the next, grandma’s exquisite recipes are truly irreplaceable.
Born and bred in Kampung Columbia, Perak, Sinnamah or popularly known as Ammayi is in the limelight among coffee lovers.

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The 79-year-old Enga Ammayi’s Sukku Malli coffee is a home-based business that sells handmade coffee which is classic, nutritious, and 100 percent organic. The words ‘sukku’ and ‘malli’ denote dried ginger and coriander seed, respectively. Sukku malli coffee is a herbal infusion with a myriad of health benefits.

Body heat is usually provided by consuming dry ginger powder. As a result, it protects the body against cough and cold throughout the cold season.
It also aids with weight loss.
Helpful for difficulties like gas and acidity.
Improves one’s digestion.
Helps improve the skin tone and texture whilst helps get rid of rashes and wrinkles.
The spices assist to cleanse the blood and promote proper blood circulation in the body.
They also aid to relieve bone and joint pain and tension in the body and mind.

Ammayi began cooking when she was just 12 years old, following her mother’s traditional recipe from Southern India, who was also a first-generation Indian in then Malaya. She loves cooking with her own organic vegetables that she grows by herself at home.

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Despite being a great cook, she has become the biggest inspiration for those who know her. She’s turning 80 next year and is still going strong. Her desire is that the upcoming generation know and practice traditions that have been in existence for centuries.
According to Siakap Keli, additionally Ammayi also sells traditional pottu or black bindi for newborn babies. The major component in this traditional pottu is the vasambu pottu, commonly known as the sweet flag. Our ancestors have been following this tradition as black bindi has been said to keep bad energy away from newborns. It also has a cooling effect on the infant’s skin.

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If you consider yourself a bit of a snob about your own morning brew, do try Enga Ammayi’s Sukku Malli coffee on her Instagram and Facebook!
Guess you might just turn into a humble jack by the time you are done with your first sip.
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Abhimanyu Mishra; The Youngest Grand Chess Master In History

While the 23-year-old me who still struggles over a game of chess, an Indian boy on the other hand has shaken the Chess World by storm. Remember Netflix’s ‘The Queen’s Gambit’? Its reflects the series, there’s no doubt to it but this time around the chess world is swayed by a young boy.
Abhimanyu Mishra, an Indian-origin chess player from New Jersey, USA, is now the youngest grandmaster (GM) in chess history.
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The 12-year-old’s performance shattered the 19-year-old record held by Russian GM Sergey Karjakin, who accomplished it on 12th August, 2002, at the age of 12.
After defeating Indian GM Leon Luke Mendonca in the penultimate round of the Vezerkepzo GM Mix tournament in Budapest, Hungary, Abhimanyu earned his third and final GM norm.
With the black pieces, he defeated the 15-year-old Indian GM Mendonca, achieving a performance rating of more than 2600 over nine rounds, which is a GM norm.
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He spent many months in Budapest, Hungary, competing in back-to-back tournaments for the championship and the record.
He earned his first and second GM norms there, in the April Vezerkepzo event and the May 2021 First Saturday tournament, both round-robins of ten players designed specifically for norm scoring.
Abhimanyu began competing in tournaments at the age of five with the guidance of Grand Masters Arun Prasad Subramaniam and Mahesh.
He became the United States’ youngest national chess master, having attained the title at the age of 9.
According to India Today, in 2019, he beat India’s R Praggnandhaa’s record to become the world’s youngest International Master at the age of ten.
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When he became the youngest National Expert six months into his chess career, he was marked as a child prodigy.
Abhimanyu’s adventure in the chess world began when he was 2 years old after his father, Hemant Mishra, who originated from Bhopal, India  wanted him to focus on something productive rather than allowing his son to become hooked to the virtual world.
Abhimanyu didn’t receive any competition offers for over a year due to the pandemic which delayed his success, but his incredible dedication has now paid off well.
Congratulations Grand Master Abhimanyu Mishra. Keep ruling the Chess World!
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Karthi Talks About Working With Jyothika In Jeethu Joseph’s Film!

Karthi is basking in glory over the success of his Diwali release Kaithi doing well at the box office. The film did clash at the BO with the Vijay starrer Bigil.
Kaithi’s success has upped the expectation levels for Karthi’s next, which will be a Jeethu Joseph directorial. The untitled film also has Karthi’s real life sister-in-law Jyothika in the star cast. This is the first time they are sharing the screen space in a feature film.

While all details about this untitled film is being kept a secret, Karthi opened up about it while promoting the Telugu version of Kaithi.

 “My next is a family thriller, which is directed by Jeethu Joseph of Drishyam fame. My sister-in-law Jyothika is playing my sister while Sathyaraj sir will be seen as my father in the film. The shooting of the film has been wrapped up as well. It’s a very interesting film which has flavours of Drishyam. It’s a performance-oriented film with a lot of humour. My character in the film is like Seenu from Oopiri (Thozha).”

When the shooting of this film began, Karthi wrote on his social media page that he was thrilled to work with his sister-in-law and looked forward to work with the acclaimed director Jeethu Joseph. Sathyaraj also plays a pivotal role in the film, he revealed.
Besides this film, Karthi has also signed on the dotted lines to play a role in Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film Ponniyin Selvan. The director has roped in a bevy of stars including Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Keerthy Suresh and others to play the main characters in the film. Elango Kumaravel will be co-writing the adaptation along with Mani Ratnam. Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman will compose the music and veteran lyricist Vairamuthu will be penning the lyrics for all the songs.
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Harish Kalyan’s Next Film Is A Psychotic Love Story

Harish Kalyan’s upcoming film is a mouthful. Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum was initially thought to be one of those kaadhal to conflict to kalyanam kind of movie. We could not have been more wrong. The trailer was just released and it appears to be one of those disturbing, psychotic love stories. Think Guna meets Arjun Reddy, only more demented.
The Bigg Boss Tamil star rose to success after his last film, Pyaar Prema Kaadhal, and has carved a comfortable ‘innocent podiyan’ niche for himself. Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum is a Ranjit Jeyakodi directorial and it seems to be the complete opposite of Harish’s goody two shoes persona.

Harish plays the part of a scorned lover, who is obsessed with a woman (just like every other Tamil hero) and has some serious anger issues. Shilpa Manjunath plays his lover, and she comes off as a strong character from the trailer. More than a few scenes are reminiscent of Telugu film Arjun Reddy, with Harish sporting a beard and cruising on his motorcycle.
But we know enough about Tamil films and the roles of women in hero-centric movies to jump to conclusions. Of course, she says “I love you,” in the end. Otherwise, there’s a fight scene, a full on kissing scene, lots of crying and even cussing, as well as a solo scream by a waterfall in the trailer of Ispade Rajavum Idhaya Raniyum.
We are excited about this film. Who knew that Tamil Nadu’s blue eyed boy had the chops to carry out a character like this?

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7 Reasons Why Watching Football Is The Same As Watching Serial

You’re probably thinking NO FREAKING WAY. Football and serial??
Yes, they are two very different things – yet they resonate with people in the same manner. It’s impossible to watch football or serials without completely immersing yourself in them and letting yourself be absolutely consumed by them. There’s a reason why there’s even a song written about people watching serials and forgetting the world around them!

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While they appeal to different sets of crowds and operate at different time zones and different languages, the outcome of watching either one is similar. Here are some reasons why watching football is the same as watching serials:
1) You are glued to the TV on a specific day & time
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You know how your mom insists on going home at 7.30pm sharp, or how she refuses to leave the house after dinner because she needs to catch her serial? That’s the same thing you do when there is a Manchester Derby. You clear out your schedule for the entire night, you sort out dinner, grab the remote, and make sure everyone knows what you’re up to, because once that match starts, you’re not going to move – unless it’s to jump and celebrate a goal.
2) You can’t hear anyone calling your name once the TV is on
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Once the serial starts, your mom tunes out from everything else. She can’t hear the phone ring, she can’t hear someone calling out to her from outside, and she can’t hear your dad asking for coffee. Heck, she won’t even realise that the earth’s tectonic plates are shifting and there’s an earthquake. Yes, that sure does sound like you when you’re watching football and the match is way into injury time.
3) You are glued to the seat – you don’t even take bathroom breaks
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I mean, is the call of nature more important than that dangerously close free kick? Or more important than whether or not Lekha will tell her husband about the abortion she had behind his back? Of course not, the bathroom can wait.
4) You are constantly yelling at the people on TV
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While your mom is yelling at Geetha because of the marriage-breaker that she is and how she should rot in hell; you are yelling at Jurgen Klopp for benching Coutinho and Firmino during the Merseyside derby. They can’t hear you — you already know that — but you need to get it off your chest!
5) There’s so much emotions going on!
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There’s so much emotional turmoil going on when watching serial. You’re angry, because Valli did not listen to you when you told her to leave her husband, you’re sad because the evil mother in law is torturing poor Rani, and you get anxious because the villain with the knife was at the gate in episode 51 and now it’s episode 76 and he’s THIS CLOSE TO ENTERING THE HOUSE TO KILL DHURGA. When you’re watching football, you get extremely anxious because it’s Arsenal vs Tottenham and you need to win this North London derby, and you break down in tears when Arsenal (as usual) blows their lead and succumb to Spurs.
6) You love some characters, you hate some characters
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You either love them or you hate them – there is no in between. Your mom hates Ravi for killing his brother so he can inherit the family money, you hate Dejan Lovren for bringing down Daniel Calvert-Lewin inside the Everton penalty area – which gave the visitors a penalty. How could you Dejan, how could you? Go join Ravi in hell.
7) People around you NEVER get why this is so important to you
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You are often met with questions like “What happens if you don’t watch it tonight?” (well how am I going to sleep peacefully then?), “Won’t there be a replay tomorrow?” (you’re kidding right, it’s NOT THE SAME), and “Why is this more important than me?” (Don’t take it personally, this is more important than ANYTHING ELSE).
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WATCH: Chakra’s Trailer Crosses 2 Million Views!

Upcoming Tamil film Chakra will feature Vishal, Shraddha Srinath and Regina Cassandra in the lead. The trailer of the film is winning the internet and has crossed 2 million views in just two days.
Vishal will be seen donning the role of a military officer while Shraddha Srinath will be assaying the role of a cop. On the music front, Yuvan Shankar Raja has composed the tunes for the film.

More updates to follow!
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Vikram Wants To Focus On His Son’s Career; Puts His Films On Hold!

Vikram is concentrating on his son’s debut film ‘Adithya Varma’ and is keen on having it released this year.
It was announced several months ago that Vikram will be playing the title role in the historical Mahavir Karna.

Vikram is concentrating on his son’s debut film Adithya Varma and is keen on having it released this year.

Incidentally, the film was shot as Varma by director Bala but the project was scrapped soon after the entire shooting was wrapped up.
It may be noted here that it is a high budget movie that will be made in Hindi, Malayalam and Tamil simultaneously with plans on to release its dubbed versions in other languages.
Mahavir Karna is a high budget movie that will be bankrolled by United Film Kingdom on a budget of Rs 300 crores. This high budget movie will be directed by RS Vimal with the technical crew including Shameer Mohammad for editing.
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Priya Anand Responds To Hate With Love

Living in the public eye can be such a tiring and emotionally draining.
A Twitter user asked if Priya Anand was ‘a symbol of bad luck for her co-stars’ after two of them – Sridevi and JK Rithesh – passed away. But the actress gave it back to the troll in sheer elegence.
A user by the account Aanalagan tweeted, “Sridevi acted with @PriyaAnand in ENGLISH VINGLISH. @SrideviBKapoor is no more now. JK Rithish acted with Priya Anand in LKG. JK Rithish is no more now. WHOEVER ACTS WITH PRIYA ANAND, THEY R DYING. Is PRIYA ANAND a symbol of BAD LUCK for her costars? @RJ_Balaji”
 Priya Anand recently starred in a political comedy, LKG, which was a success.
“I usually don’t respond to people like you. But I just want to let you know that it is a very insensitive thing to say. I get that it’s easy to get away sounding dumb on social media but you my friend have it an all time low! I’m not going to respond by bringing you down…”
The actress reminded the troll that, words like this could really trigger pain in a person. She also added that people should practise some empathy and should not be petty.
He wrote, “I am very sorry. I accept my mistake. I apologize. Today I was watching both of ur films LKG & ENGLISH VINGLISH. U r the common factor in both the films and such a question popped up. So I tweeted just like that. I thought u will never read tweets. Sorry to hurt u.”
Priya Anand graciously accepted the apology and wrote back, “Thank u for ur apology. I appreciate it. Funny your handle is all about Love. I hope you can truly experience ur someday cause Loves the only thing that makes the world go around.”
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KTM Berhad Introduces New Temperature Scanner Helmet In Ensuring Public Safety Amidst Fatal Covid-19

Massive outbreaks of the deadly Covid-19 in the country has been very worrying, especially when the common hotspots for the virus is where members of the public commute to and from their various destinations using public transport such as trains!
KTM Berhad has come up with a wonderful and ingenious innovation by introducing the first ever temperature scanning helmet. This helmet will be worn by police officials patrolling railway stations and trains.
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The news was announced by KTM Berhad through their official social media page and has been made effective from today.

By using the helmet, members of the Assistance Police (PB) who monitor the daily commute will recognise passengers via the advanced technology method. Hopefully, the approach introduced would improve passenger confidence in the usage of KTMB services during such nerve-wrecking challenging times like these.
In order to determine the effectiveness of the helmet, it would be worn on a trial basis by the PB members for the time being.
All the best KTM Berhad! A good initiative indeed!
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[Updated] Astro Ceases Broadcast of Three Tamil Channels, Claims Chakravarthy Pack ‘Upgraded’

Update: On the 25th of May 2020, a representative from Astro reached out to the Varnam team to tell us that there will be no charge upon unsubscription from the Chakravarthy Package from 1st June up until 31st August 2020. Read more here.
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Malaysian satellite television provider Astro will cease the broadcasting of three out of the five Tamil channels from India they currently offer. The company appears to be doing this under the guise of an ‘upgrade’ to the current Chakravarthy package.
From 11.59pm on the 31st of May 2020, Jaya TV, Raj TV and Kalaignar TV will no longer be broadcast on their service.

The satellite television provider announced that they will be adding one new channel, Zee Tamil HD, in their upgraded Chakravarthy package. The other two channels on the package are Star Vijay and Colours Tamil.
What Astro has effectively done with this move is to take away three Tamil channels and throw in a new channel, that customers are now forced to take up, for the same monthly payment.
To add insult to injury, Astro merely blasted an email to their customers about this supposed upgrade. With the subject “We’ve upgraded your Chakravarthy Pack channels to HD”, this email only features these two images below.

The issue is only revealed in the second image on the email. One has to wonder why a large corporation like Astro cannot bring themselves to be upfront with their customers. They feel the need to veil the discontinuation of the three channels with the introduction of Zee Tamil HD.

The email claims that Zee Tamil HD is new. It isn’t. Astro introduced Zee Tamil HD in September 2018 under the Samrat Package. Barely 6 months later, the channel mysteriously stopped transmission. Many customers were not informed of this.
Astro introduced Zee Tamil HD in September 2018 under the Samrat Package. Barely 6 months later, the channel mysteriously stopped transmission.
A day after the Varnam team brought this up, a representative from Astro confirmed that Zee Tamil HD was removed from the Astro platform by their channel partner, Zee TV effective 1st March 2019. Samrat Pack customers were informed of the cessation via on-air messages, email and SMS updates, they claimed.
Related:  'Panas Talk with Vikadakavi' is Set to Bring The Heat on 19 May!Come 1st June, the Chakravarthy package offers just three Tamil channels. Astro’s customers who are unhappy with this take-away-three-and-give-you-one move can cancel their Chakravarthy pack subscription. This, however, will incur another fee of RM10.60. That’s right, customers will be charged to discontinue a service that now offers fewer channels for the same price.
customers will be charged to discontinue a service that costs the same but now offers fewer channels.
A MCO-worthy analogy of this situation is this. Let’s say you purchased five bottles of hand sanitiser for RM50 from a pharmacy. A month later, you return to that pharmacy to make the same purchase. The pharmacist now tells you that they will only be able to sell three bottles of hand sanitiser for the same RM50. And if you choose to go elsewhere to buy the product, you need to pay RM10.60. What do you do?
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Restaurateurs Rejoice; Eateries Now Allowed To Operate Till 10 PM

This news is to chime like a sweet melody to the ears of all restaurateurs!
After an assiduous plead and negotiation with the authorities, the government has finally agreed to the grouses raised by restaurant owners and customers alike by extending the operating hours of eateries in light of the Movement Control Order (MCO) extension till 4th February.
All restaurants are now allowed to be open from 6.00 am to 10 pm commencing today, 22nd January 2021.
The good news was announced by Senior Defense Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday. (21st January).

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Nevertheless, this leniency comes with stringent SOPs that shall be abided by all restaurants. As this entire nation is drenched with the third wave of the Covid-19 outbreak, the authorities are on a do or die mission in combating this deadly virus.
With the extension, the rule of no dine-in will continue with only take-away and deliveries allowed. All staff and crew members are to follow proper protocols diligently by wearing gloves and masks when serving or preparing food to avoid virus contraction.

Meanwhile, please avoid excessive travelling, sanitise your hands and always wear your face masks. Shower immediately upon returning back home. Folks above the age of 60 and kids below the age of 12 are advised to stay home as much as they can and avoid crowded places.
Come on all, be disciplined in adhering to the SOPs set by the government. We are all tired of running through the same cycle again and again for more than a year now!
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Singaporean Crooner Pravin Saivi & Canadian Ary Meld AR Rahman With Michael Jackson

Since Pravin Saivi’s appearance on Super Singer 3 back in 2010, the crooner has come a long way. Today, the Singaporean is based in Chennai and works on various music projects, ranging from television shows to Tamil films.
He also makes beautiful original music, medleys and mashups. Earlier this week, Pravin joined forces with Canadian lass Ary of Colors Tamil reality show, Singing Stars to do a mashup of two musical legends.
Pravin and Ary melded Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror with AR Rahman’s Vellai Pookal, and the results were mind blowing. It goes without saying that Pravin’s creativity knows no bounds. That, coupled with Ary’s soulful vocals resulted in a delightful marriage of the two tunes.
Pravin, keep up the fantastic work!

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EXCLUSIVE: Nana’s Pani Puri – The First Pani Puri Enterprise To Be Listed In Malaysia Book of Records Endorsement

With over 22K followers in Instagram, Nana’s Pani Puri is undoubtedly a Malaysian growing business that been making waves all over in Malaysia and also Singapore.
Having said that, Dr. Nandana, the Founder of Nana’s Pani Puri along with her team have been bestowed with the title of “Most Panipuri Sold In An Event” by the highly coveted Malaysian Book of Records recently.
From gaining such prestigious recognition, Nana’s Pani Puri becomes the FIRST food enterprise to make such a great attempt.
A great milestone indeed!
Dr. Nandana has stated that a total number of 51,380 Panipuri had sold out at the event namely, Pondy Bazaar 2.0 which took place from 1st till 3rd of July 2022 at Bukit Kota Kemuning Convention Centre, Shah Alam. The ultimate record was achieved on the last day of the event (3rd July) in the presence of the audience and also organisers.
Well, the amount has shocked the writer as well as the audience. Armed with a great team, grit, and determination, they are really good at adapting to the customers’ preferences at the point of setting a record under MBR.

It wasn’t a walk in the park for the lady boss to achieve this MBR – she was travelling up and down for other event spaces and rushed back to Shah Alam to accomplish her mission on the last day. – Dr. Nandana
Established in May 2020, Nana’s Pani Puri is purely based on homemade products such as crunchy munchy cookies, masala tea powder, masala mix powder, and many more which might just leave you spoilt for choices.
Related:  SJK (T) Masai Marks Their Entry In The Malaysia Book of Records“It’s been a dream for a long while to achieve the ‘Malaysian Book of Records’ title. It involved a lot of patience, dedication and hardwork. We were thrilled to receive the accolade at the end of the event.”
Aside from holding an amazing record title, her journey with hook and wool started amid the pandemic. The idea of juggling a full-time career with a start-up business is absolutely daunting. But Nana has proved that it shouldn’t deter you right away. Her constant sheer diligent efforts have motivated young lasses out there who not only excel in her field but are also set to empower other women who deal with self-doubt. It came to the writer’s surprise as to date there are a total number of 53 agents who dare to achieve and keep striving for the well-good of Nana’s Pani Puri.

A special shout out to my pillar; HUSBAND, beloved customers, team members and also family members. Thank you so much for being a support system that I needed the most. – Dr Nandana
Malaysia Book of Records is an official body that recognises record-holders, record-breakers, and record creators in the country.
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Lord Shiva’s 7 Karma Laws That Will Help Us Live Contented Lives

I’m pretty sure we’ve all heard of the term ‘Karma.’ In general, karma refers to the cycle of cause and effect, which states that every action a person makes will have an effect on him or her at some point in their lives. This law also applies to a person’s ideas and words, as well as the actions taken on his or her behalf by others.
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Today, we’ll look at an excerpt from the wonderful mythical book ‘Dev Se Mahadev,’ which digs into Lord Shiva’s 7 Laws of Karma.
The author of the book studies the complete ‘Shivpuran’ to comprehend Shiva as religion, which is known as ‘Shiva Dharma,’ according to the mind journal. He also did an extensive study on mythology’s contrary, science, in order to connect the two and develop a concept that helps people grasp the many forms of ‘Shiva Karma’ rules that they must follow in their life in order to achieve the ultimate form of existence.
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But did you know that the seven Shiva Karma rules can assist you in reaching the ultimate level of enlightenment and existence?
Now let’s delve into Shiva Karma’s 7 law;
1. Truth
The truth is the first law of Shiva Karma. This law instructs its adherents to walk the road of truth, fairness, and honesty toward themselves and others. Remember that while untruthfulness and deceitfulness may win tiny battles, the truth always wins the war.

2. Knowledge is God.
A single individual cannot be knowledgeable about everything, but everyone may be knowledgeable about something. We should seek that seed of wisdom within ourselves and focus our karma on it.
3. Everything is a trick of the light.
If your happiness is dependent on the worldly items you own, no matter what life you’re living or where you are, happiness is an illusion for you, and it will vanish with that object. The third Shiva Karma commandment instructs devotees not to put their pleasure on material possessions.
4. There’s more to life than happiness.
The world we live in is becoming increasingly self-centred. Everyone is concerned with their own pleasure and is unconcerned with the happiness of those around them. True happiness, on the other hand, has no bounds, and it can only be felt when we have discovered the germ of wisdom inside us and are honest with others and ourselves.
Remember that happiness comes from the inside out, not the outside in.
5. Don’t be defined by your shape.
If you’ve ever seen a cheerful person, you’ll see that the illusion has no power over them. Put them in any scenario, anywhere, and they will remain calm and comfortable in their minds. As a result, the fifth and most important law of Shiva Karma is to practise being formless like water.
6. Make use of all of your senses.
All of our senses come together to operate in appropriate coordination when our mind is at peace with our heart and we pursue the road of self-realisation. The pleasure you receive when you attain this stage in your physical shape is unrivalled.
7. The dawn of enlightenment is rising.
You acquire enlightenment by following the Shiva Karma principles. For a person, this is the highest state of being. You get self-realisation as well as a correct comprehension of nature and reality in this state of mind.
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Sameera Reddy Shuts Down Body Shamers Like A True Queen!

She is a true bawse!
It is natural for mothers to gain some good weight pre and post-pregnancy and it is absolutely annoying to seen people mercilessly criticizing literally everything a person is or does. Sameera Reddy is expecting her second child with her husband Akshai Varde. In a recent press event, the ‘Vaaranam Aayiram’ actress talked about the pressure mothers go through for shredding weight immediately post-pregnancy.
Ever since Sameera has had a lot of young moms on social media look up to her for her courage and confidence. The actress has addressed various issues including curbing fears, depression, anxiety, body-positivity, confidence, woman-power to name a few.
In a recent, she posted a picture of her teenage years and wrote, “blast from my past! For all the meme-makers! #flasbackfriday #throwback #teenager #imperfectlyperfect #teen #teengirl .Jokes aside I struggled so much with how I was judged then. So much pressure to look good and feel accepted esp as a teen! Even now after two kids and a husband who loves me just the way I am I have many moments of anxiety and struggle with how I feel about my body. #womenforwomen #youarenotalone #inthistogether #stopfatshaming #positivebodyimage #letsgetreal.”

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