Big Win For Bala Ganapathi William & ‘Neeyum Naanum’ At MICA Awards 2019

This is the day that Bala Ganapathi William turns back to his younger self, a Sungai Petani born lad who dropped out of Mechatronics Engineering to pursue acting, and tell him that one day he will make it BIG!

The journey has been long and tedious for Bala Ganapathi William (BGW) but his hardwork has finally paid off at the biggest gathering of the Malaysian Indian film fraternity. BGW and his ‘Neeyum Naanum’ team won a TOTAL of 5 Awards at the Malaysian Indian Cine Awards, MICA Awards 2019.

BGW won Best Debut Director for his first attempt at directing the feature film starring Jasmin Michael, Kavitha Thiagarajan, KK Khanna, Arun Kumaran, Sathya, Kaamesha Ravindran, Sathiya, Sures Thirugana Sambanthan, Suhan Panchacaram, Revathy Raaga, Rathey Sakkubhai & many others. Jasmin Michael beat other nominees such as Sangeetha Krishnasamy for ‘Vedigundu Pasanga’, Punitha Shanmugam for ‘Sughamaai Subbulakshmi’ and Punnagai Poo Geetha for ‘Atcham Thavir’ to win Best Actress for ‘Neeyum Naanum’.
It was also a win for the production team of ‘Neeyum Naanum’ as Ramses Rao won Best Editor and Soma Kanthan won Best Cinematographer. At the end of the night, the film bagged the biggest award of the evening; Best Movie.
BGW took it to social media to share his appreciation and excitement in a Facebook post captioned, “Best Movie of the year award for Neeyum Naanum movie. Total 5 MICA Awards for our movie. Thank you everyone for your support”.

Congratulation, BGW & team ‘Neeyum Naanum’.

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When Mother Nature Strikes; Flood Precautions To Keep You Alarmed and Prepared For Survival

More than 30,000 people were evacuated from their homes in Malaysia on Sunday as a result of one of the biggest floods in recent years.
Listed below are flood safety rules to follow and adhere to. If you choose to take it lightly, you and your loved ones including your pets may be in danger. Avoid panicking and thoroughly consider the consequences of your actions during an unexpected flood.
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Keep up to date on flooding areas.
Listen to the local news and weather reports on a battery-operated radio, and keep extra batteries on hand. This is where you can find out what’s going on around your house or business. Pay attention to any advice about whether or not you need to leave the area.
Do not attempt to cross a flooded area on foot.
If you find yourself outside during a flood, do not attempt to wade through the surging floods. You could be struck down and swept away in only a few inches of water if the river is stronger than you think. Instead, make your way as fast and safely as possible to higher ground.
If you’re in a car, stay away from flooded areas.
A part of the road that has been flooded is a risky place that should be avoided. Even if you notice other drivers trying to pass, put safety first and turn around and drive in the opposite direction. There is no way to know how deep a flooded area is or whether your car will be able to safely pass through it. A vehicle can be washed away in flood floods even if the water level is relatively low (24 inches or less).
A car that is stuck should be abandoned right away.
If your vehicle becomes stuck in a flood, get out as soon as possible. Stop trying to relocate it because your time could be well spent getting away from the danger zone. The care is not a safe haven in any way. If it begins to be pulled and drifted away by the water, it will most certainly be pushed to the side, and the rushing water will likely flip it over. Anyone who happens to be inside will be trapped and at risk of drowning or hypothermia as a result of exposure to the freezing water.
Evacuate a flooded area as soon as possible
If authorities tell you to leave a particular location, pay close attention to what they say. You may be instructed to follow a particular route to safety. Choosing an alternative route could lead you to a road that is obstructed or otherwise dangerous. Keep your radio tuned in to hear if the directions have changed or if particular highways have been closed completely. When leaving the flooded region, remember to strap up and drive cautiously.
In this hectic situation, many are coming forward to help flood victims in any way possible. Following that, Klang MP Charles Santiago has launched a fundraising campaign to provide food, transportation, support and immediate assistance to the thousands stranded by the floods.
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To kind-hearted souls out there keen on assisting the flood victims, you can channel your donations through this account below:
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The most important thing is to be safe.
The following safety precautions to follow during a flood are intended to keep you safe during this natural disaster. Getting yourself and your loved ones to a secure location away from the flooded area should always be your top concern. While it may be tempting to try to save valuable items before departing, this is a bad idea. “Property” may always be replaced, but a life can never be replaced once the floodwaters recede.
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Deepavali Commercials That Gleams Up the Festival of Lights for 2022

Deepavali commercials have come a long way since the 90’s. Going back in time, we can that ‘Deepavali advertisement’ thing started with Petronas production ‘Boyz In Da House’ where the town was hyped over Muthusamy Karupiah.
Not only it was witty for its comical-heart touching approach, it also carried a heartwarming message which is relevant very much till today.
As an ode to Deepavali, let’s take a look at some of the Deepavali advertisements for 2022.
RHB Deepavali 2022 – HERO
Racking up 4 million views and on of the best adverthisement for the year of 2022, things never go wrong with the presence of Superstar Rajnikanth. Depicting the real story of a person named B.Raveendran, this ad will surely brighten up the lives of others without expecting anything in return.
Follow Raveendran’s exemplary moves here.

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CSR Deepavali 2022 – Ingatlah
CSR’s heart-touching video will definitely make you find for a tissue, a beautifully captured story of a parent’s unconditional love and their sacrifices.

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Maxis Deepavali 2022 – Light Up Possibilities Together
Starting off by a  ‘One person’s dream is another person’s reality, this ad by Maxis highlights the significance of spreading the light to others which helps them to brighten their celebration while making their dream come true. This star-studded ad is fun to watch.

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Puteri Deepavali 2022 – Putham Pudhu Deepavali
Can Mogan make his sayang smile brighter than the Deepavali lights with his special Deepavali Chicken recipe? Watch and find out!

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Taylor’s University Deepavali 2022 – Purpose
Everyone has unique purpose in life, discover Taylor’s purpose by watching this lovely production.

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MR.DIY Deepavali 2022 – Paati Veedu (The Granny’s House)
Why was Rohan surprised? And why was he hiding? The answers are within this very first MR.DIY Deepavali Web Film titled Paati Veedu (Granny’s House). Enjoy!

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Air Selangor Deepavali 2022 – Raju to the Rescue
In the true spirit of Deepavali, there is nothing impossible for Raju to save the big day in his own way. Watch Raju to the Rescue! where he becomes a hero to ensure the Deepavali celebration continues.

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Enrico’s Deepavali Surprise 2022
For this year’s Deepavali, as a Token of Appreciation to their beloved customers, Enrico decided to surprise the public with an unforgettable sweet moment. This video shows the recorded sweet moments of the recipients of the Deepavali Special gift.

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Khazanah Nasional 2022 – The Light of Deepavali
This ad by Khazanah Nasional, reflects how love and unity spark light once again this Deepavali.

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Deepavali 2022 – Paati vs Ashwin: A Tale of Diet & Sympathy (Author’s Personal Fav)
Do you think you can skip Paati’s Deepavali cooking without her putting up a fight? Literally? Watch the video below and see if Ashwin could stick to his diet or succumb to Paati’s delicious and tantalising Deepavali food!

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Raaji Silk Palace Deepavali 2022 – Amma’s Saree
A lovely illustration of inheriting a treasured memory.

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Standard Chartered Malaysia Deepavali 2022 – The Best Kolam In The World
Will this little boy be able to fix up the messed Kolam? Watch and find it out.

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With that, we at Varnam Malaysia would like to wish everyone a very Happy Deepavali!
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WATCH: Sid Sriram Sings For Nayanthara’s Next Film

American Indian singer Sid Sriram’s latest tune is Kaariga, from the upcoming film, Airaa. Sid, along with Canadian singer Navs-47 have performed for the peppy tune composed by Sundaramurthy KS with lyrics by Madhan karky.
A horror thriller with Nayanthara in the lead, Airaa will feature the actress in dual roles. The film also stars Kalaiarasan and Yogi Babu. The film will released on the 28th of March. Airaa is directed by Sarjun who is known for his two controversial short films, Lakshmi and Maa.
Sid Sriram has been on a roll lately. His last song, Kannana Kanne from Viswasam, which also starred Nayanthara, has collected a whopping 34 million views on YouTube. We have a feeling that Kaariga will put that number to shame.
Check out Sid’s latest tune here.

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Viral Mollywood Actress Priya Varrier Disrespects Sridevi’s Death

Actress Priya Prakash Varrier became an overnight sensation after the song Manikya Malaraya Poovi from Our Adaar Love went viral. Netizens went crazy over her cute expressions and she has been known as ‘The Wink Girl’ ever since.

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Following her success, Priya Varrier decided to try her luck in Bollywood. She was recently seen rubbing shoulders with big names such as Ranveer Singh and Katrina Kaif at Uri: The Surgical Strike private screening.
She will be making her big Bollywood debut in a movie by debutant director Prashaanth Mampully named Sridevi Bungalow. Priya plays the role of an actress named Sridevi in the this movie.
Priya Varrier In Sridevi Bungalow
After the trailer of Sridevi Bungalow was released, Priya Varrier and the film makers have landed in hot soup following a clip that shows Priya in a bathtub, lifeless! This scene that seems like a reenactment of the tragic death of legendary actress Sridevi has angered  many for being disrespectful, to both, the late Sridevi and her family.
The late legendary actress, Sridevi
Sridevi’s husband and Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor has filed a legal case against the makers of Sridevi Bungalow for defamation.
Sridevi and Boney Kapoor
Has Priya Varrier’s Bollywood aspirations ended even before it began?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OC5vh1ioks
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‘Nenjinile Rebirth’ Sahi Siva Is Back With A Melodious Tune!

Shathuriya Sivapalan or fondly known as Sahi Siva has unveiled his new music video, entitled Neethane. The soul-stirring tune and lyrics were sung and penned by Sahi himself.
The 22-year-old singer has garnered quite a few hits to his name over the past few years with his most popular hits titled: “Nenjinile Rebirth”, “Naan Kudikka Poren” and “Ciroc”.

With Jashicha & Jeshita Sivathasan on violin, this song is beautiful thanks to Sahi Siva’s expressive vocals. This classic tune has amassed more than 149,000 views on YouTube itself.
Sahi is one of those few vocalists who honestly shines through his voice. Whenever he releases a new single, he continues to touch our hearts.
Watch Sahi Siva’s mesmerising new single here:

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Santhosh Narayanan Will Be Scoring The Music For Dhanush’s Next!

Santosh Narayanan has always made outstanding music.
He is all set to score the music for Dhanush’s next. The D41 team comprising director Mari Selvaraj, Dhanush and Santhosh Narayanan celebrated one year of Pariyerum Perumal (which was also directed by Mari Selvaraj and had Kathir playing the lead) by cutting a cake in London and revealed that Santhosh will compose the album of the D41.

Wishing you only the best @mari_selvaraj , @dhanushkraja and the entire team of #D41. Very proud and excited to be a part of this. pic.twitter.com/16rapEWYDf
— Santhosh Narayanan (@Music_Santhosh) September 28, 2019

The team has also been discussing plans for the film. Pictures of the celebration and the discussion is doing the rounds on the internet.
In the meantime, Dhanush is awaiting the release of his upcoming film Asuran. The actor plays a dual role in the Vetri Maaran directorial. The film marks the debut of Malayalam actress Manju Warrier in Tamil. Music for the film is by GV Prakash.
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Viveck Ji Exhilarates Fans With Intriguing Comeback of Graamatthu Ponnu 2

Graamatthu Ponnu nerrupune sonniye boss…City’le vanthu kallukuthe kallukutheda… (No one could forget this banger)
It’s been 7 years since Graamatthu Ponnu was released, and it’s undeniable that this addictive composition is still ruling our playlist. (I remember that this music was basically everywhere and that everyone was humming and grooving to it.)
Finally, Viveck Ji returned back again offering a new folk song, Graamatthu Ponnu 2.

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Graamatthu Ponnu 2 undoubtedly will rekindle the warmth of adoration inside you.
The irresistible voice of Kumaresh Kamalakannan and Viveck Ji, who sways the rap verse, is just perfect as the vibe that these two individuals express can induce the listeners to groove to its beat without them realising it.
This song precisely emphasises the peculiar beauty of a woman donning the traditional attire and a huge kudos to lyricist Viveck Ji who exquisitely describes the whole notion with enchanting words. (What can you expect more from Viveck Ji who is well known for his great Tamil proficiency)
Moreover, the breathtaking village scenery and visuals which was filmed by one of Malaysia’s most acclaimed local filmmakers, director Vathani Kunasegarran created an intriguing and refined visual treat that beautifully reflects the catchy folk music. (A++ for stunning visuals)

Audiences have hailed this newly released music with a wave of acclaim.

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No doubt, Graamatthu Ponnu 2 is also going to be the talk of the town.
The enthralling music video was released on IBPStudiosMY Youtube channel, check it out:

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A huge kudos to the entire team who has done an outstanding job producing this beautiful music video:
Vocals: Kumaresh Kamalakannan & Viveck Ji
Lyricist and Composer: Viveck Ji
Music: Shane Xtreme
Mix & Master: KMG Kidz Seenu
Creative Consultant: Geri
Producer: Dinesh Naidu
Starring: Viveck Ji & Keerthanah
Director : Vathani Kunasegarran
Assistant Director: Teenesh
Director Of Photography: Gawsigan Vicneswaran
Editor: Hasunesh
Colourist: H_Beartx
Gaffer/Keygrip: Maraz Team
Equipments House & Technical Crew: Maraz Digital
Choreographer: Nithian
Dancers:  Universal Mazhai Dance Studio, Pravin Raj, Yoges Ajay, Mani Nina, Mass Prakash, Sahendra
Food Provider: Kavin
Mua : Emmanuel & Esvita Nair
Wardrobe: Liv Sarees
Accessories: Pratya Jewellery
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Malaysia Announces Partial Lockdown Starting 18th March

The Malaysian government has imposed a restricted movement order resembling a partial lockdown that will limit public movement from March 18th up until the 31st. The Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced the order over a special telecast at 10pm today. This is an effort to slow down the spread of the deadly Covid-19.
The order will involve the following:
1. A ban on all mass gatherings, including religious, sports, social and cultural activities.
All business premises will have to close, except supermarkets, wet markets, grocery shops and convenience stores.
2. All Malaysians are banned from travelling abroad while Malaysians returning from abroad will have to undergo health screenings and undergo self-quarantine for 14 days.
3. Entry restrictions for foreign tourists and visitors.
4. The suspension of all schools and learning institutions.
5. All higher learning institutions and skill training centres will have to close.
6. All government and private premises must close except for essential services – water, electricity, energy, telecommunications, postal services, transport, maritime, fuel, gas, lubricants, broadcast, financial services, banking, healthcare, pharmacies, fire and rescue, jails, ports, airports, security, defence, cleaning and supplying of food.
The announcement also said that work from home arrangements for the civil service and private sector should be encouraged, except for essential services. All public gathering venues, such as places of worship, cinemas and entertainment centres, are to be closed. All these places must also be sanitised. Muhyiddin also said that all public transport networks will remain open and subjected to sanitisation works.
Muhyiddin said he was aware that these measures would cause public inconvenience, but it was a necessity to curb the spread of Covid-19 that would cost lives.
Related:  Malaysian Silambam Porr Kalai Athletes Win Big At The Indonesia's 3rd Invitational Global Silambam ChampionshipHe said that as a nation, we cannot afford to wait for the situation to get worse and drastic measures were necessary to curb the spread of the virus. He urged Malaysians to be patient in facing this challenge and not panic.
Muhyiddin promised that food supplies, necessities and face masks will be sufficient during this period. “This is our joint responsibility and we must do it together, for our families, society and country,” he said.
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Racist Slurs Towards Singaporean Athlete Thiruben Thana Unacceptable

Singapore has come a long way since those terrible times of racial warfare and the republic had taken early measures as a newly independent nation to renounce colonial-era race-based laws, and vowed not to allow racial fault lines split society.
Yet, racial slurs for exploiting a National Day photo of an Indian family to express racist views have brought the issue of racism back to the fore. With racial tensions on the rise in many countries today, Singaporean athlete Thiruben Thana Rajan expressed his displeasure towards his fellow Singaporeans.
In response to the outcry, the national athlete has taken to social media and stated that his family in the Tanjong Pagar GRC’s National Day banner, are all Singaporean citizens.

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No race is superior or inferior to another. We’re all the same.

His parents moved to Singapore from Malaysia over 30 years ago, and he and his siblings were all born and raised in the city-state.
Unfortunately, when some netizens came across Thiruben and his family on the banner, they were skeptical. The image was shared on a few Facebook groups, where it received a lot of backlash.

The sprinter earned the SINDA Excellence Award in the Singapore Schools Sports Council Special National Colours category during his time at the National Junior College in 2017. While competing for Singapore in the Under-18 World Championships in Kenya, he set a new national 400m record.
Wow, don’t you think he deserves a spot on the National Day banner? For his notable achievements, it’s a YES!
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From my point of view, for a more harmonious society, people should stop being racists and be vocal in calling others out on racism, to dragging people along on that journey of hating another of a different race or ethnicity.
The Black Lives Matter movement in the United States is the most evident proof that racism is still a major issue even in the 21st century. Racism is really ingrained from childhood. Racial slurs are hurled when one race is of the opinion that others different from them are not to be treated equally and don’t deserve the same privileges. This form of entitlement of the so-called superior race has become more of a ‘habit’ and sadly, ‘way of life’.
Until or unless we recognise that we all belong to the human race and deserve equality and human rights, racism will be here to stay.
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MIWPV Convention: The Largest Gathering Of Indian Wedding Photographers & Videographers

Documenting a wedding has become a highly competitive venture for creative folks to express the art of raconteury. In the whirlwind of drone shots, bokeh and slow-motions, wedding photographers and videographers attempt to document the magic of the moments when two become one and eternalise the sweet memories with shutter clicks and footages.

In celebration of these creative folks, the Malaysian Indian Wedding Photographers & Videographers (MIWPV) Convention will be hosting an array of events such as Seminars, Gala Dinner, Competition and Awards Ceremony on the 20th July 2019 at The Everly Hotel, Putrajaya. MIWPV Convention aims to power the development of the industry and become the key platform that provides education, information and inspiration for industry professionals.
The first (MIWPV) event was organized in 2015 to gather and cultivate a growing community of Indian wedding photographers and videographers with the aim to address the lack of learning and networking support for industry professionals. Fast forward to 2019, the MIWPV now sees 6 judges hailing from 5 different countries come together under one prestigious platform.
MIWPV over the years
The key speakers at the event includes Subra Govinda (Subra Govinda Photography), Leonard Hon (Leonard Hon Signature), Vinoth Raj Pillai (VRP Photography), Veatha Kumar Rajagopal (Byond Pix) and Logan Raj (Logan Studios). This will also be the second time that photographers and videographers will be honoured in an award ceremony. The MIWPV Awards 2019 sees an assemblage of judges from across the world such as Subra Govinda (Subra Govinda Photography), Ajith Prasenna (Pixelena Studio), Anthony Barlan (Anthony Barlan Photography), Shana Mahendran (Black Magic Creations), Leonard Hon (Leonard Hon Signature) and JK Wicky (Ugly Duckling Studio).
Judges of MIWPV Awards 2019
This year, the MIWPV Convention also aims to encourage more women in the wedding photography and videography to get more involved in the activities and drive for an industry with zero gender-based discrimination. Varnam MY is proud to be the Official Online Media Partner for the MIWPV Convention and we will be providing more insights and stories from behind the lenses.
Tickets for the event are priced at RM220 – Early Bird tickets (1stJun – 20thJun 2019) and RM250 (Normal ticket). Tickets can be purchased via TicketApps (Available in Android and iOS App Store).

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Radio Brothers, Aanantha & Ram, Appointed As MCIS Insurance Influencers

Back and better than before.
After a short hiatus, Aanantha and Ram announced their return to Malaysian airwaves earlier this month on a weekend show together. This announcement was met with fans rejoicing the homecoming of their favourite on-air voices. Today, the brothers have proven that they are definitely unstoppable and this is a brand new phase to their career.
(L-R) Aanantha, Prasheem Seebran, CEO of MCIS Insurance and Ram
Radio Announcers, Aanantha and Ram, have been appointed as influencers for MCIS Insurance Bread as the brand gears towards major changes and a brand facelift to strategically reposition MCIS in the local market.
MCIS Insurance has also appointed Prasheem Seebran as its brand new CEO and Managing Director to spearhead the implementation of new strategies for the brand and its business model. The former actuaries with over 20 years of global experience in the Financial Service Industry is highly optimistic about changing the game plan for the brand.

When met at the press conference earlier today, Prasheem aims to provide a service that focuses on customer centricity, serving specific needs and niche markets as they go. MCIS Insurance is planning to stay abreast in a saturated market of financial services by providing more education to their consumers, crafting creative and targeted insurance policies and implementing more approachable strategies to bridge the gap between consumers and service providers.
Prasheem said, “I am very proud and honoured that the board has confidence in me to share the vision I put forward. the team now is really focused on building ourselves towards the age of digitisation and to transform our culture into one that is nimble and agile”.
Standing by the motto of “People Helping People”, Aanantha and Ram intend to transform the lives of their listeners on the weekend segments with the intention of telling stories that matter. They will also be part of on-ground events and will be making their official announcements on radio and social media.
Catch Aanantha and Ram on RAAGA’s ‘Appedi Ippedi Yeppadi’ every Saturday and Sunday between 6am – 10am to find out more.
Aanantha & Ram
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Shhh, Zakir Naik! – Nationwide Speaking Ban For Racist Preacher

We have a delightful update.
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Yesterday, we reported that controversial Islamic preacher, Zakir Naik, was banned in 7 states in Malaysia. Earlier today, a nationwide ban was issued against Zakir Naik’s public speeches. With over 115 police reports lodged against him and hours of questioning by law enforcement officers, Zakir Naik is now baring the burnt of racist remarks and instigating racial politics.
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In a statement made today, Zakir Naik apologised for his comments that pitted the multiple races in Malaysia against each other. He said,”It was never my intention to upset any individual or community. It is against the basic tenets of Islam, and I would like to convey my heartfelt apologies for this misunderstanding.”
People and politicians are still calling for the expulsion of the controversial religious preacher who has been living in Malaysia for 3 years as a Permanent Resident.
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5 Reasons Why You SHOULD Drop By Pondy Bazaar 2.0!

Kick-off the weekend vibes at Pondy Bazaar 2.0!
Call it the aftermath of Pondy Bazaar’s 1.0 success, the Asia Wedding Works team is returning with Pondy Bazaar 2.0 – The Ultimate Indian Shopping Experience this WEEKEND!
We have to pinch ourselves to believe that it’s happening soon!
Spearheaded by the top-tier event experts, Asia Wedding Works ; A name that no longer needs an introduction when it comes to wedding expos, and YES they’re still the best among the rest.
From nurturing entrepreneurship while creating a fun shopping experience, the team has been doing a great job to date. And without any doubt, Pondy Bazaar will be your one-stop centre for you to stock up on all your Indian confections and traditional needs. Situated in the heart of Selangor, the bazaar will be kicking off from the 1st to the 3rd of July 2022 at Bukit Kemuning Convention Centre (BKCC) from 11 a.m to 10 p.m.

Asking on the purpose of organising such a vibrant bazaar, the core team stated that:
“From unique, trendy, and cool collections can be seen in the bazaar. Love that we are actively helping to shine a light on small businesses and vendors that you would otherwise never hear about.”

If you still aren’t particularly convinced on why you should drop by (spoiler: you should), here are FIVE reasons why you should!
A Heaven & Hidden Treasures For Shopaholics
Pondy Bazaar is every shopper’s paradise!
From offering a variety of traditional clothing, home appliances, skincare products, homemade Henna, prayer items, Ayurvedic products, Crystals, and more, this bazaar will make you spoilt by choices. Do not confine yourself only to one shop. Bring along your water bottle and make sure you stay hydrated as you have to shop a lot and shop the best.
A Bazaar Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
Each of these booths has the entrepreneur’s heart and soul in it.
Featuring 100% Malaysian-owned and run businesses, this bazaar is a great initiative for SMEs to give their business a chance to grow. Since day 1, Asia Wedding Works echoes the importance of supporting smaller brands.
Ah-mazing Vendors All Under One Roof
With over 100 handpicked vendor line-ups, Pondy Bazaar will be your one-stop destination to shop – eye-catching & on-fleek apparel, quirky & cutesy pieces of jewellery, funky accessories, elegant home décor, comfy Juttis, and ornamental decorations, and even more in the list.
Trust us, this is going to be one of the coolest shopping sprees and you just got to drop by to know why!
Assortment of Indian Sweets & Titbits and Dishes
With new vendors coming on board this time, a vast selection of traditional snacks to creative noshes such as Pani Puri, Gulab Jamun, brownies, and desserts will give you the best treat in time. They even have mouth-watering smell of traditional Indian scrumptious delicacies such as Briyani which are worth trying as well.
Make sure you go hungry because the options will be so tantalising and of course, it won’t be possible to just stop at one!
Free parking bays
You don’t have to go through the hassle of finding parking as BKCC provides WIDE and FREE car park space to the guests. Approximately, a total number of 500 parking bays will be available to reduce one’s time on finding a place to park.
Well, do you seriously need any more reasons to visit?

If you’re still skeptical about attending Pondy Bazaar, block your dates now!
For more information on Pondy Bazaar, check out their Instagram page HERE!
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Rajesh Perumal, The PJ City FC Defender Killed In A Tragic Bike Accident

It’s a great loss indeed!
Malaysia is mourning the death of Petaling Jaya City senior defender Rajesh Perumal who died in an accident near Batu Caves here today. The news was confirmed by PJ City and the Professional Footballers’ Association of Malaysia (PFAM) through an official statement posted on Twitter.

Salam Takziah buat keluarga mendiang Rajesh Perumal, pemain PJ City FC yang meninggal dunia awal pagi ini.
Semoga keluarga mendiang tabah dan diberi kekuatan menempuh dugaan ini. pic.twitter.com/qJnIjZKXhr
— PFA Malaysia 🇲🇾 (@pfamalaysia) October 17, 2022

Coach P. Maniam described his demise as a huge loss to the club and entire football team in Malaysia.
“It is very devastating to hear about his death early in the morning. On the other side, his youngest child is only eight months old,”  Maniam told  to NST today.
Playing for Malaysia Super League club Petaling Jaya City as a right-back, the 37-year-old professional football player succumbed to a severe head injury earlier today. Upon the news of his passing, netizens and football clubs in Malaysia extended sincere condolences to Rajesh’s family.

R.i.p my brother P.Rajesh.teamates Selangor 2014.player Pj city musim ni.dikhabarkan kemalangan jalan raya.awal sangat ni cha 🥹😢
— Shahrom Kalam (@ShahromKalam) October 17, 2022

Throughout his career, the father of three kids played for PJ City since 2018, following with the now-defunct PKNS, Selangor, and Kedah. Having said that, he was also part of the PKNS team that was the Premier League champions in 2011 and FA Cup runners-up in 2016.
Varnam Malaysia extends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Rajesh’s .
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Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Gets Release Date

One of the highly anticipated Indian films of 2018 is none other than Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam which stars a whole bunch of A-listers and big names such as Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay (the hot villain from Yennai Arindhaal), Arvind Swami, Jyothika, Prakash Raj, and many many more. And now, the producers have finally announced a release date: September 28. Mark your calendars, people!

Although we’ve already gotten the release date, the film’s plot is still kept under wraps. As of right now, we know that the film is reportedly a crime-thriller, but even in that regard, there seem to be conflicting reports — the film is categorized as a drama on IMDb. Could this be a departure from Mani Ratnam’s usual style (his two best films, Nayakan and Thalapathi are political dramas)?
Times of India also reports that Vijay Sethupathi will be playing a cop, Simbu an Engineer and Arvind Swami a politician while Arjun Vijay will assume the role of a villain.  A trailer is yet to be released.
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JUST IN: Important Notice That LRT Users Should Know

A big sigh of relief!
After a 5-day of shutdown due to some technical issues, the LRT Kelana Jaya line is now fully open for operation starting today (14th November 2022) from 6am onwards.
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According to the RAPID KL statement on their official Facebook page, the LRT Kelana Jaya line has received the necessary approval from the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) to resume full operations. The agency has declared the Kelana Jaya line as safe to operate fully after analysing the extensive tests carried out by technical experts by Rapid Rail and Thales Group OEM.
In meantime, to make up for the temporary shutdown of the LRT for five days, Rapid KL will be providing compensation to all LRT users.

My50 Users

LRT users will be given additional free travel for seven (7) days when renewing the My50 pass after its expiry. Renewals can be done from 21st November to 20th December 2022.
For the My50 pass customers who expire between 14th November to 20th November 2022, you may use the pass as usual without any charge. Kindly ensure that at least RM5.00 of stored value is maintained in the pass.
Users can renew it at any customer service office at LRT, MRT, Monorail and BRT stations.

Touch ‘n Go Card Users

Touch ‘n Go card users using the Kelana Jaya Line service can use the card as usual without any charge between 14th November to Sunday 20th November 2022 provided that the start or end destination is at any Kelana Jaya Line station.
Kindly ensure that at least RM5.00 of stored value is maintained on the card.

Token Users

All users who use the Kelana Jaya Line service from Monday 14 November to 20th November are eligible to enjoy the free fare.
Users may go to any Customer Service Office at LRT, MRT, Monorail and BRT stations to obtain a special one-way travel token, provided that the trip starts or ends at any Kelana Jaya Line station.

With that, Prasarana and Rapid Rail have also apologised to all Malaysians affected by the service interruption and they are taken all steps necessary to ensure this outage would not happen again.
Let’s hope that this would not happen again after all the hectic commotion.
You may click HERE for more information about Rapid KL.
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Navin Ho’s First Short Film, ‘Aanavam’ Is A Special Birthday Treat To Fans

Navin Ho, a rising performer, just announced the release of his first short film, ‘Aanavam’. The news was broadcasted on his birthday, as a pressie to his loyal fans.
However, the actor only revealed the title and the poster to his venture. The mystery surrounding the date of the film release will keep fans in anticipation. We’ll just have to wait and see.

Navin Ho, who is recognised for his humour, rose to prominence after appearing in Gun Kannayiram, a comedy series that was aired on Astro Vinmeen in 2018. After that, he collaborated on several more projects, including Ravindas’ Solli Tholeh and Aadi.
And now, in his latest short film project, Aanavam, the actor has taken on the role of director.

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Santeinii Chandra Bos, Ashvini, Karthik, Thulasi, and Teddy Rosh will be starring in “Aanavam”. The film is produced by Durgashini. Congratulations to the entire team, especially Navin Ho, for his tremendous versatility in expanding his horizons in the local Indian entertainment scene.
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Funny Habits Of Indian People We Can Almost Certainly Relate To

We Indians are quite well known for our culture, religion, the great epic called Bagavadh Gita, as well as for some of our odd habits that others find amusing. Most of these habits are inherited from our parents.
 However, we can’t ignore the fact that certain things are just in our blood, and we can’t do anything besides laughing about it
Here are some of the crazy Indian habits which we can relate to;
Filling water in an almost empty shampoo or body wash bottle
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Who said we can’t use the last bit of our shampoo? The Indians have a way to use it. Just fill the bottle with a little water and you can use the shampoo for the next 2 weeks or a month. (a hint of sarcasm)
Cutting the toothpaste
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You think you have squeezed out all the paste from that? Oh no, when you cut the toothpaste, you’ll definitely find some paste worth a couple of days before you buy a new one. Nothing will ever simply go into the dustbin unless it can’t really be used.
Old soap at the top of new soap
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When the rest of the world feels the shrunken soap shouldn’t be used, we Indians place that soap on the top of the fresh soap and reuse it. Well that doesn’t mean we Indians are very stingy. No, not at all. We just have the ability to use things to its maximum life span.
The Tupperware collection
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Sometimes, we have simply no idea why so many containers are stacked up in the dish rack. Well, do you believe Indian mothers toss away the tupperware they get when they buy food from outside? Hardly ever. It’s all heading to the rack that might come in handy one fine day. Ever wondered when that day would come by? I often do.
Remote Control Slamming
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So you think Indians change batteries when the remote control doesn’t work? Nope, we don’t. That isn’t how it works. Do you recall receiving a wonderful smack from your parents when you’re not behaving? This applies even to your remote control, my friend!
Old clothes become nightwear
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Older clothes that are ripped or have holes are nice and soft enough to wear at home as night wear. You don’t have to waste your money on nightwear. Wise Indians huh?
Indians’ Bargaining Power
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Who cares if it’s a fixed price pot? It is our responsibility as an Indian to bargain so that we can get the pot at a lower price.
There are two potential outcomes from this situation, either we’re going to be buddies with the seller, or we’re going to end up being enemies for not offering the price we want.
Accidentally stepping on someone’s feet is deemed to be disrespectful
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And when that happens, we Indians will reach down to touch your feet in a way to seek forgiveness. Yes of course, we could say that we’re sorry verbally.
But no, this is perceived to be disrespecting the other person. And no, we don’t seek blessings when we do that. We only do that when we touch the feet of the elderly at festivals or occasions.
A maxed out refrigerator
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Indian families always have a full fridge guys! So full, that when you open the fridge, food sometimes do fall out or worse spill over, well I’m not kidding, I’ve seen it!
We’ve dosa batter, garlic ginger paste, last night’s curry, marinated fish or chicken, and the rest of the world.
Hat’s off to Indian mothers, because they’re the only ones who can arrange it right to fit all stuff inside. We aliens won’t be able to find space to store stuff inside the refrigerator.
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Honestly, these are just a few of the many unique habits that we Indians have
 So apart from the cultural side of ours, an Indian can be recognised and even stand out if they do practice one of those unique habits. Believe me, many reading this article themselves are also equally guilty of these habits.
Are there any other strange funny habits that we skipped in the list? What’s your favourite in the list, though? Please share with us in our comment section below.
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Malaysian Indian 7 Year Old, Sree Abiramee To Represent Malaysia In China

Ice Skating star Sree Abiramee has made the nation proud once again. She was our little superstar who won 5 gold medals in the ISI International Figure Skating Tournament in Abu Dhabi.
Look at how graceful she is!
Sree is heading to China to take part in the 14th ISI Asia Skate Beijing 2019.
Skate Beijing is one of the most prominent ice skating competition in China.  Many of the participating skaters come from South East Asian countries.
Sree managed to win 4 gold medals last year in this same competion. The 14th ISI Asia Skate Beijing 2019 will be held at the Le Cool Ice Rink Beijing from 19th to 21st April 2019.
Sree will be participating in six events for the ISI Asia SKate.
Here are the dates and time to her events.
Artistic: 19.17pm, 19th April
Footwork: 20.29pm, 19th April
Solo Comp: 8.29am, 20th April
FS1: 11.31am, 20th April
Speed Racing: 4.15pm, 20th April
Open FS Bronze: 7.38am, 21st April
Wishing this little cutie all the very best in the competion. Thank you for all your contribution to Malaysia. Knock’em dead little superstar!
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There is no introduction needed for Tesher’s famous groove, Jalebi Baby. It was a worldwide smash hit, with over 100 million combined global streams to date.
This song, which is a riff on the traditional Indian dessert jalebi, was first released in 2020. The song quickly became a viral sensation, topping the Shazam charts in 25+ countries and inspiring millions of videos across social media platforms thanks to its incredibly catchy chorus, an effortless blend of English and Punjabi lyrics, and Latin-flavoured production.
Varnam Malaysia had the opportunity to e-meet the multilingual rapper, Tesher, and ask him a few questions about his release and the unexpected collaboration with Jason Derulo, thanks to the massive success of ‘Jalebi Baby.’

Varnam: Why Jalebi? What was the idea behind an Indian dessert being the hook of a song? What was the train of thought there?
Tesher: Well, honestly, Jalebi is very sweet and very sticky and it just reminded me of something that I was making the song about. So I would leave that train of thought there, BUT ‘Jalebi’ rhymes with ‘baby’. That is the simple answer for you. Gulab Jamun baby doesn’t have the same ring to it. Ras malai baby doesn’t really work but jalebi baby – you got something going on there. It’s mostly because it just sounded good in the song!
Whatever was going to be the best for the melody and make the most fun and catchy tune –  JELEBI was incepted.
Varnam: Tell me more about how you married Salsa, Reggaeton, Arabic possibly, into an R&B track. Is that all those years of mashups that brought you to Jalebi baby?
Tesher: Those years of remixing, Bollywood songs, AR Rahman songs, with just English hip-hop tracks and pop songs that I listen to growing up in Canada help you learn how these different vibes are going to go with each other. And now, years later, when it comes to me making my original productions, it’s a little bit easier and quicker for me to come up with ways to make those sounds mashed together without having to clash. Because a lot of times, when you try to combine cultures it does really work – it kinda sounds out of place. I think the years of mash-ups and remixes have trained me to make it all sound harmonious together.
You just have to make sure you do it in a very tasteful way and do it the best way possible. I’d like to see the previous years of me doing remixes taught me how to do it and then when it came to Jalebi Baby, I understood it to a point where I could mess with it. They say you have to learn the rules before you break them. So, I learned the rules and then I got to a point where I could experiment and try new things. And that led me to something like Jalebi Baby which is something new and unique that people haven’t really been exposed to before.
Varnam: How long was the whole production process of ‘Jalebi Baby’?
Tesher: The beat to Jalebi Baby was added to the core in one to two weeks. It’s just me on and off, just having fun with it but it didn’t really take me very long. For me, the key is to start with the melody and the song based on with salsa melody. So, once I have the salsa melody, things kind of came around there and then I can build from there. So, that’s the hardest part – you have to make sure that’s good. If the foundation of the house isn’t good, it’s all going to crumble.
But the track took two weeks in total to make and then different versions and remixes we did afterwards were iterates of work that took time and a lot of effort.
Varnam: Lyft & Zomato in the video. How did that happen? How much product placement & digital marketing means to you personally?
Tesher: I think, for me, it is just important to make sure that it doesn’t go against or take you out of an experience where it’s so obvious. When it came to the decision to have Lyft and Zomato, the team pitched to me for what we could include in the video and the way they told me how they want to do it, I thought it works! I need to get to the function, if I’m just coming on a bike, it makes sense – Oh..my jalebis fell on the ground and I was so into the girl and somebody came to deliver it because we didn’t have any. It makes sense within the story.
So, at that point it’s good. And on doing things that can ruin your own image or your own identity – I’ve been offered a tobacco brand before but I said no because I don’t smoke, I don’t do anything like that so it would be weird if I did it to be honest because everybody knows I don’t do that. So why am I putting my name behind something?
Related:  Parai: The Earliest Indian PercussionI think with product placement, you just got to make sure that it just makes sense and it doesn’t look awkward. I think with the Lyft and Zomato, people loved it. I don’t think that an artist has asked about the product placement in the video, as much as this one but that’s just the genius of the team and the people obviously responded and it ended up helping the video, Zomato and Lyft as well. So, you just got to do it the right way.
Varnam: How did the Jason Derulo partnership come about? From what I hear, it’s about Jilebi baby, the song itself blowing up on TikTok, he spots it and gets you on the next flight out to California. More on that, please.
Tesher: What actually happened is, he found the song and he reached out to me. I think he found it using Shazam actually not even Tik Tok. Because, the song was ranked number one in a bunch of countries on the Shazam chart as everybody wanted to find out what the song was and he probably found out the song looking at the charts.
So he reached out to me and he wanted to get involved in the song but because of COVID we had to do it remotely. At that time, in Canada and US, travelling wasn’t really allowed and it was not safe. So we were just working on things via WhatsApp and Zoom and doing it that way. It was only after we did the full record, we dropped the record that I got to go to California. But when I came to California and started prepping for the music video then I got to go to his house and meet him, see the studio he recorded in. We spent a lot of time  after that.
But when we actually recorded the song, it was all digital over the internet.
Varnam: Are there any possibilities of you collaborating with Malaysian artistes here?
Tesher: Of course. Honestly, I am not too up to date on Malaysian music but I know you guys have energetic music. And any place where there’s energetic music or just fun music, I am ready to go there. I always want to involve as many cultures in my music because I think it keeps getting exciting and people are always looking for something new and something different. It also allows people to build their taste, and get to know more sounds.
Now, because of ‘Jalebi baby’ we have a Bollywood inspired song in the mainstream radio all over the world. That’s fantastic! It would be great to have the same thing with Malaysian artistes one day as well. It obviously is possible, if I had that big break, this collaboration is certainly a given. I would love to work with Malaysian artistes or incorporate Malaysian sounds into my music at some point. I think I got to do my research first though.
The key is not only have these collaborations but to have them expand and pass their target audience. I think that’s really the best moment when you have a song that is two worlds coming together, but the whole world knows it. That’s what I always love to see. The fact that, we have Jason who is a huge pop-star in America and his primary audience is the mainstream American audience and Me, being a Canadian Indian Artist and having my fans who comprise of just Indians, but the song instead is being enjoyed by people in Africa and Turkey, places that we don’t have any personal connections to. I think that’s the best thing that happens.
Tesher, a multilingual rapper, singer-songwriter, producer, and mixing engineer, is introducing South Asian influences to the global soundscape in unprecedented ways.
His Canadian upbringing and Indian heritage have inspired him to create genre-defying, energetic music that speaks to audiences beyond his dual identity. Tesher, like previous K-Pop and Latin acts, authentically bridges the cultural divide through his innovative music, owning the narrative and his South Asian identity.
His success with ‘Jalebi Baby’ did not come easy, as he had to overcome a number of other challenges during his years of independently uploading his music to YouTube and Soundcloud.
In fact, his remix of Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, which sampled music and lyrics from AR Rahman’s Bollywood hit “Ramta Jogi,” became a social media hit and helped Tesher’s online profile grow exponentially.
His fans are eagerly awaiting more of his exquisite upbeat tracks now that ‘Jalebi Baby’ has become a sensational hit!
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WATCH: The Trailer of Jyotika’s Ponmagal Vandhal

The trailer of the upcoming Tamil legal drama Ponmagal Vandhal, which stars Jyotika in the lead role, is out.
The trailer was shared by actor Suriya, whose production house 2D Entertainment has backed the film, on Twitter. The clip promises a gripping tale about the abduction and murders of five children in Ooty.

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The trailer shows Venba’s (Jyotika) life, who is fighting a child trafficking case in the court. Her job gets difficult as the evidence against the culprits has been fabricated. How Venba secures evidence to get justice to the families of the victims’ forms the story.
Ponmagal Vandhal was slated to release in theatres this May. However, due to the lockdown in India, the makers decided to go for a direct OTT release. The film will hit televisions and laptops by Amazon Prime Video on the 29th of May.
Apart from Jyotika, the film stars K Bhagyaraj, Parthiban, Pandiarajan, Prathap Pothen and Thyagarajan in crucial roles. The technical crew comprises of music director Govind Vasantha, cinematographer Ramji and editor Ruben.
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Orga & iLL Krux Rebound Back Spitting Bars In The Dope Track Titled “My Game”

This duo are unequivocally spitting bars without a flinch in this full-fledged hip-hop flair.
There is no denying that our Malaysian artists are soaring like flames to the pinnacle in their respective fields. This fact is glaringly apparent in the numerous outstanding works that our artist have recently produced.
Recently, Orga has divulged his comeback with a powerful track aptly titled “My Game” by lending his voice and also composing, writing, and arranging this song alongside co-star iLL Krux.
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Helmed by Rocketfuel Entertainment, Orga’s energetic upbeat track was penned by the man himself alongside superbly-talented iLL Krux. It goes to to show that the Tamil Hip Hop scene in Malaysia is getting a cut above creatively. Furthermore, iLL Krux’s commanding performance delivered his part smoothly in the chorus with ardour instantly builds the hype for this track while you’re listening.
One phrase which captivates our hearts is, No matter what’s coming through, all you need to do is focus on yourself and keep striving, which sums it up well.
By the way, there’s a specific part in this song that truly wows me. Orga’s super-fast rapping sequence in the second half was probably an iconic moment. Do you even breathe during that part? That was cool 👌🔥
The singer duo’s energy in this track is truly impressive. Upon its release, this track received a wave of acclaim from the listeners!
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This music video was released on Rocketfuel Network YouTube channel;

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Kudos to the entire team who has done an outstanding job producing this lit 🔥 music video:
Audio Production
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Title: My Game
Composer: Orga, iLL Krux
Lyricist: Orga, iLL Krux
Producer : Orga, iLL Krux
Arranger: Orga, iLL Krux
Music Video Production
Production House: Voxscape Media Group
Director: Elfie Nazari
Technical / Assistant Director: Faqrul Saleh
Story & Idea : Orga / Faqrul
Director of Photography: Faqrul Saleh
Production Manager: Azmi Hud
Gaffer: Jimie Art
Director: Farhan Aripin
2nd Camera: Nizar Faez
Camera Assistant: Radzlin Raziman
Production Assistant: Wawa Subri, Haikal
Stylist: Dean Ishak
MUA: Ayang
Hud Lighting: Haziq Latib
Art Team: Farhan Faudzi
BTS: Rahmat Hidayat
Editor & Grading: Voxscape Media Group
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6 Types of People Who Ask “Why Can’t You Speak in Tamil?”

“Tamil pesa theriyatha?” (Don’t you know how to speak in Tamil?)
This annoying question is commonly directed towards those of us who appear to be of South Indian ethnicity when we speak in English. Here’s our take on the 6 most common groups who find joy and fulfillment in asking this ridiculous question
1. Those who can’t understand English or Bahasa Malaysia
This group of people genuinely don’t understand what is being said, and they ask the question out of sheer incomprehension.
Although they are being crude by asking you about your language capabilities instead of just asking to repeat what was said, these aren’t the bad guys. They don’t carry any malice or ill intention, most of the time.

2. Those who have nothing else to talk about
This is another group that isn’t necessarily evil. As humans, we commonly feel uneasy when there is a lull in the conversation. We just cannot take that silence, so much so that we need to say something, be it “Have you put on weight?” or “When are you getting married?”
Occasionally, the intention behind “Tamil pesa theriyatha?” is no different. This is the query of choice when there are no more personal questions left to ask.
3. Those who cannot come up with a counter argument
Ah, these are the fellows you need to be careful of. How many times have you ended a discussion pertaining to Indian culture, simply because the other person says, “Eh, you can’t even speak Tamil, what would you know?”
The sneaky people of this group know what your Achilles heel is, and use it against you when they run out of ammo.
Interestingly, for this group, your intelligence is diminished because you don’t speak one language, whereas they seem to forget that there are about 6,000 other languages that they probably cannot even say a word of.
4. Those who suffer from an inferiority complex
And then there are those who feel inferior because they cannot speak English. These people assume that the English speaking crowd is above them, simply because they speak a ‘foreign’ language. Of course, we cannot blame them, we were colonised by the English speaking, and for many of us, white supremacy has been bleached onto our minds.

This group, however, forgets that English is merely a language. Sure, it is widely spoken, but it is no indication of superiority. All of that was created in our mind, and probably thanks to the numerous Tamil films that depict the rich families conversing only in English.
5. Those who are unaware of the existence of Malaysian Indians of non-Tamil descent.
This group operates on the assumption that because you are Indian, you must speak Tamil. They forget that there are Malaysian Indians who are Malayalee, Telugu, Gujarati and from other parts of India. Their mother tongue is not Tamil, so why would they need to know the language?
So my dearest Tamil puratchi kaarars, how would you feel if they asked you, mid conversation, “Ningalku malayalathil sansarikkan kaliyumea?”

6. Those who are bullies
There are people who belong to a select group that enjoys making others feel small. They often make references to the colour of the other’s buttocks and question if we enjoy consuming paruppu sambar. They do this in hopes of making the other person feel like a pile of excrement.
They often make references to the colour of the other’s buttocks and question if we enjoy consuming paruppu sambar.
This group has one priority. Point out everyone else’s ‘flaws’. Make sure every brown sambar eater knows they should have a good command of Tamil. And if a Malaysian Indian female doesn’t speak Tamil, let’s deride her and ask her if she thinks she’s a white woman. Men, of course, get a free pass.
Related:  Malaysia Becomes The First Country to Launch a Multilingual Aathichudi Book in The WorldThese bleating goats are so concerned about the Tamil language that they could care less about their own personal development, and have made it their life goal to ensure all those who try to speak the language are shamed out of it.
Does this question really make people want to learn and speak Tamil?
Asking someone “Tamil pesa theriyatha?” actually has a reverse effect on increasing the penetration of the language. It is very discouraging when one tries to speak in Tamil, to be made to feel small, or like their effort isn’t worthwhile.
The cherry on top of this distasteful sundae is that this question is usually followed by echoes of “Don’t mutilate Tamil by speaking it,”
This obviously causes a person to drift further away from speaking the language. Can you blame them, though? A language is mastered by speaking, and we only learn when we try. If you don’t even allow people to try, then what hope is there for Tamil to be spoken?
A language is just that.
English and Bahasa Malaysia are languages, just as Tamil is, and there is no superiority in choosing one language over another. There is so much more to culture than just the language.
Also, another person’s cultural practices are NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, and even if it was, it cannot be reflected by the use of a language.
There are people all over the world who embrace their South Indian culture without being able to speak a word of any Indian dialect. There are people of South Indian descent who even converse exclusively in French, German, Swedish, Thai and Burmese. Does that make them any less Indian? Nah.
South Indians in France. Image credit: OnVaSortir
Of course Tamil is important lah
We aren’t saying that the Tamil language should be swept under the carpet. The language needs to develop, and be spoken by those who want to do so. But shaming people for not speaking it is no way to get the ball rolling.
Parents can opt to send children for Tamil classes, and adults who want to polish their command of the language can do so with a variety of courses online. Speak Tamil to those who are trying, and don’t belittle their attempts. We all need to start somewhere.
And if the person you’re speaking to doesn’t want to engage with your Tamil crusade, leave them alone. It is impossible to force someone to speak a language.
So to all those self proclaimed Tamil linguists who claim that every Malaysian Indian should speak Tamil, தயவு செய்து உங்கள் வேலையைப் பாருங்கள் (please mind your own business).
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Sashikala Nadarajah; A Possibility Of An Attempted Suicide Due To Cyberbullying?

The world of social media and influence looks all sunshine and rainbows, but it has a dark side that few talk about. Tragically, Sashikala Nadarajah fell into the side where she has been incessantly mocked and criticised for her handful of bag collections on Tik Tok.
Known as a famous Tik Tok influencer with more than 29.4K followers on the video-sharing app, the mother of three daughters is believed to have attempted suicide due to relentless cyberbullying. In the tragic turn of events, cyberbullying has allegedly led to the death of a 44-year-old woman.
According to the kids, the nasty comments generated from her Tik Tok account were too much for her to bear, and it allegedly drove the victim to take a fateful decision to end her own life at her home in Subang Jaya, reported Sinar Daily.
Image Credit: Sashikala Nadarajah’s Facebook Page
Let’s pause for a second to contemplate how excruciatingly painful Sashikala’s life must have been before she took such an extreme decision. To be judged, harassed, humiliated, and constantly causing extreme anguish, we are still living in a judgemental society.
Every death has an impact, and every loss of life is difficult to bounce back from, but the amount of pressure that she experienced was truly devastating. Social media, for all its perks, can be a difficult terrain to navigate. Bearing that in mind, the death of Shashikala is that much more heartbreaking.
On 20th May 2020, we came across the news of a 20-year-old woman in Penang who committed suicide after a TikTok video of her and a migrant worker was posted on the Facebook page Jocker Oruvan, with a derogatory caption. Since the Facebook account that instigated the cyberbullying has been deactivated to date, there are no follow-ups on her death case as well.

Mental health is not something to joke about. It has become a constant chime we keep hearing everywhere. Let’s normalise asking our loved ones or anyone who we bump into our daily life for emotional consent.
Are you okay? Feel free to share with me if you’re feeling down since ‘It’s Okay To Not Be Okay’ all the time. A million dollar question that will save a life.
Or if you or anyone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the Befrienders at +603-76272929 or via Skype with the ID ‘BefKL Skype 1’.
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Top 10 Songs that Symbolises Thenisai Thendral Deva’s Music

Deva’s upbeat and electrifying folk music gave new life to Tamil Cinema. He brought the long-shunned Gaana genre to the forefront. His music transcends borders, welcoming everyone into the indigenous sound and culture of Madras. That is what makes Deva a pillar of Tamil Music.
Here are 10 of his glorious classic tunes.

We begin with an absolute banger, Metro Channel from the Prabu Deva starring film, Indhu. The tempo is fun, flirtatious, and funky with every possible reference to the 90s, presented by the power-packed vocals of SPB.

No better song crowns Deva as the King of Gaana than his seminal piece, Kathadikuthu Kathadikuthu, from the film Ninaivirukkum Varai starring Prabhu Deva. We can see the true depth of Deva’s devotion to Gaana through this fast-paced energetic number.

Salomiya is the unforgettable and addictive tune from the hit film Kannedhirey Thondrinal, featuring the evergreen 90s stars Prashant and Simran. The lyrics written by Deva himself, illuminates the music with playful banter.

Udhayam Theater from the film Anantha Poongatre starring Ajith and Meena is a youthful reminiscence of love. There cannot be a young man from the 90s who didn’t have this song running through his mind as he gazed upon the girl of his dreams. The song is a celebration of love and its etiquettes.

Manam Virumbuthea from the action thriller, Naerukku Naer stars both the young Vijay and Suriya. The song is a fantastic reimagining of Tyagaraja’s classical Carnatic tune Manaveaalakimpa, voiced by 18-year-old Harini, who won a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for this ballad.

Meenama is a steamy electrifying song from 90’s Ajith’s commercial hit romantic thriller film, Aasai. The song brings a new dimension to intimacy as something audacious and alluring. Truly a creation that engulfs its listeners with gripping emotion.
Related:  Some Iconic Raghuvaran Performances Throughout His Career
Nilavai Konduva from another Ajith classic film Vaali is a riveting and enthralling number by Deva. The song is elevated further by Simran’s mesmerising dance and Vairamuthu’s divine lyrics commemorating carnal love.

White Lakkan Kozhi is a spectacular song from the film score Priyamudan starring the young Vijay. The lyrics are flirtatious, lively, and entertaining. There is even a reference to Kuala Lumpur in this fantastic score by Deva.

Macarena from the film that still lives in every 90’s kid’s heart, Kushi, has to be mentioned here. A classic tune with all its youthful delight lets us feel nostalgic for the young lover boy that 90’s Vijay was. Deva won a State Film Award for this film score.

Last but not least, the Annamalai Theme Music. The tune has come to be a staple, following the title card for Superstar Rajinikanth before his every film. The theme is one of Deva’s most momentous creations, which he made at the age of 42 when K. Balachandran gave him the big break of his career.
Ready to vibe this weekend to these evergreen hits?
City Production and PoketPlay, are bringing the legendary Indian music composer and singer Thenisai Thendral Deva to perform live with a star-studded line-up of singers at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on June 3, 2023.
Secure your tickets by clicking here, or you can scan the QR code attached below:

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ASTRO Presents New Episodes and Series on Vijay TV, SUN TV, Colors Tamil, And Zee Tamil HD

The much awaited news is here, the most anticipated shows are back! As many of you all know, this year, as a result of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic that has been manifesting and causing public hysteria since the virus became a global health issue. Covid-19 has greatly disrupted the routine of several countries as a result of a global lockdown, forcing people to remain at home so that they are not infected with this airborne virus.
This has consequently effected the production and shooting of your favourite dramas and serials. For the time being, Astro has shown reruns of some of its all-time favourite programs and films. Since the pandemic has gotten better in India, shooting has resumed and viewers whom were deprived of their favourite series can now catch fresh contents commencing on Astro. Astro is back with the  original episodes as the shoots have begun in full swing. Astro customers will now be able to enjoy a variation of contents on the 4 Tamil HD channels.
Get ready to indulge in your favourite serials with the scheduled time on Astro which begins from 28th of July onwards.
Colors Tamil HD
Vetri Vinayagar (Premiere)
Colors Tamil HD (CH 233), 11pm, Monday-Friday | stream on Astro GO The beautiful voyage of Bala Ganesha into Lord Vinayagar, and his unique connection with his mother, Goddess Parvati, trails Vetri Vinayagar.
SUN TV
Devi Adhiparashakti (Premiere)
SUN TV (HD CH 234 / CH 211), 6.30pm | Monday-Friday | stream on Astro GO The drama revolves around the journey of life of the Hindu goddess Adi Parashakti, the wife of Lord Shiva.
Marmadesam (Premiere)

SUN TV (HD CH 234 / CH 211), 10.30pm | Monday-Friday | stream on Astro GO
The show touches on mysteries surrounding supernatural occurrences.
Roja (New Episode – 622)
SUN TV (HD CH 234 / CH 211), 7pm | Monday-Friday | stream on Astro GO Mahesh falls in love with Roja and her stepsister, Anjali, while he studies in college. However, the girls do have their own agenda in life.
Star Vijay
Ayutha Ezhuthu (New Episode – 218)
Star Vijay (HD CH 232 / CH 224), 6pm | Monday-Saturday | stream on Astro GO
Indra and Kaliammal are on loggerheads around a school in the village. When Indra is coerced into marriage with Sakthivel, son of Kaliammal, life takes an abrupt turn.
Baagyaletchumi Illatharisiyin Kadhai (New Episode – 2)

Star Vijay (HD CH 232 / CH 224), 6.30pm | Monday-Saturday | stream on Astro GO
A family drama revolving around Baagyaletchumi, a housewife who awakens her self- esteem. The story reveals a tale of the unheard family sacrifices she makes.
Bharathi Kannamma (New Episode – 277)
Star Vijay (HD CH 232 / CH 224), 8.30pm | Monday-Saturday | stream on Astro GO
Bharathi, a doctor, falls for Kannamma, a dark-skinned but intelligent woman. He talks to the girl’s father about marriage, who later reveals a disturbing secret.
Senthoora Poove (New Episode – 2)
Star Vijay (HD CH 232 / CH 224), 9.30pm | Monday-Friday | stream on Astro GO
The series is about a family drama of a 40-year-old man and a 20-year-old girl. The plot is based on a realistic tale of marriage, in which a widower with two daughters decides to remarry for his children. A young lady, unwillingly decides to marry a middle aged man. Do they fall in love mutually?
Related:  Some Iconic Raghuvaran Performances Throughout His CareerThenmozhi BA Uratchi Mandra Thalaivar (New Episode – 180)
Star Vijay (HD CH 232 / CH 224), 10pm | Monday-Friday | stream on Astro GO When Thenmozhi, a pampered girl from a middle- class  household, defeats the village’s chief in the polls, his son, Arul, decides to marry her to ensure that the family’s prestige stays intact.
ZEE Tamil HD
Neethane Yenthan Ponvasantham (New Episode)
ZEE Tamil HD (CH 235), 6.30pm | Monday-Friday | stream on Astro GO
The story is about a business tycoon, Surya Prakash, a widower and a girl-next-door Anu, who hails from the lower-middle-class strata, pursuing her education. They met and fell in love. Watch the evolvement of their love story.
Gokulathil Seethai (New Episode -127)

ZEE Tamil HD (CH 235), 7.30pm | Monday-Saturday | stream on Astro GO
This love story revolves around Vasundara, a responsible girl from a middle-class family, and Arjun, an irresponsible and arrogant guy from a wealthy family, who fall in love with each other.
Yaaradi Nee Mohini (New Episode -875)
ZEE Tamil HD (CH 235), 8pm | Monday-Saturday | stream on Astro GO
Venilla’s maternal uncle refuses to marry her, despite her pleas, as he is going through a tough phase in life. While Venilla is heartbroken, the spirit inside her has other plans.
Sembaruthi (New Episode -751)
ZEE Tamil HD (CH 235), 8.30pm | Monday-Saturday | stream on Astro GO
Due to unfortunate circumstances, Parvathy is forced to marry Adhitya, Akhilandeshwari’s elder son. Parvathy does not tell anyone about her wedding and works as a servant at Akhilandeshwari’s house.
Oru Orula Oru Rajakumari (New Episode -580)
ZEE Tamil HD (CH 235), 9pm | Monday-Saturday | stream on Astro GO
Vasanth is hesitant about marrying Rasathi, a sweet, full-bodied girl. However, his apprehension does not stop her from overcoming life’s battles with grace and aplomb.
Sathya (New Episode -336)
ZEE Tamil HD (CH 235), 9.30pm | Monday-Saturday | stream on Astro GO
Due to unexpected circumstances, Sathya, a strong willed girl, is forced to get married to Prabhu. But, despite the initial disagreements, the two of them unite while Prabhu helps her to pursue her dreams.
Now that you have got your Tamil drama cravings covered, remember to sit back, relax and enjoy your weeknights and weekends with these entertaining array of dramas to keep you glued to your screen, as you adhere to the social distancing procedures (SOP) by the government in the fight against Covid-19.
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Sugu & Pavithra Pleasantly Surprised by PM’s Mention

“Why us? It is hard to believe because we’re just ordinary people,” said Pavithra, one half of popular YouTuber duo, Sugu Pavithra. She found it hard to believe their names being heard on television and radio on Friday afternoon.
The 28-year-old and her husband, M. Sugu, 29, have captured the hearts of many Malaysians for their humility in their cooking videos.
Pavithra and her husband have planned to open a restaurant next year. “We plan to open our restaurant, probably next year..but since the prime minister mentioned this in his speech, we will do our best to make it a reality. We just can’t wait to open it,” she said.

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“Thank you again, PM, for specifically mentioning us. We are only ordinary people but we still can’t believe that he would mention our name. This means the world to us,” she said today.
The mother of two said that at the moment their only focus was to produce more cooking demonstration videos which would be uploaded onto their channel twice a week.
“We are only cooking the traditional menus currently. We are not good at cooking, we just wanted to share the joy of cooking with the people. However, we are happy when we receive good comments from people who have tried cooking using our recipes. We will share more recipes on our YouTube channel,” she added.
Pavithra, from Buntong, started the YouTube channel on January 28th this year. Since then, she has been uploading her cooking demonstration videos. Sugu Pavithra has garnered more than 637,000 subscribers to date.
The couple even received a surprise gift from Muhyiddin on May 11th. Among the items were a camera tripod, microwave, oven, rice cooker and cooking essentials.
News credit: New Straits Times
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Putham Pudhu Kaalai; A Mani Ratnam’s Latest Release, Will Wow Your Hearts

Five renowned Tamil film industry directors had rubbed shoulders to produce a beautiful film together. Present with an astounding storyline that will sure keep you glued to your screen, is none other than Putham Pudhu Kaalai.

The movie, set for its official release tomorrow (16th October) is a masterpiece with a touch of 5 best directors from Tamil Nadu comprising; Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Suhasini Mani Ratman, Rajiv Menon, and Karthik Subbaraj. The melodious heartwarming tunes set to enthrall us in the storyline is composed by G.V Prakash Kumar, Govind Menon and Nivas K. Prasanna.
Putham Pudhu Kaalai has also earned a beautiful screenplay merely due to the handful of renowned actors that have made quite a significant role, doing justice for their respective characters in the film.
Even before being released to its audience, the movie has received multiple accolades from various bigwigs in the Tamil film the industry for it’s catchy and touching storyline, not forgetting the amazing music that played well along being the right fix to its puzzle!

Delighted to launch the trailer of #PuthamPudhuKaalai. Congratulations to the team on their new beginnings! https://t.co/lPNgj2JNmU@PrimeVideoIN @menongautham #SudhaKongara @DirRajivMenon @hasinimani @karthiksubbaraj @shal_shankar pic.twitter.com/JFctAQM1Wn
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) October 5, 2020

The magic of sunrise #puthampudhukaalai … song video soon … shot by the master cinematographer @DirRajivMenon … @PrimeVideoIN pic.twitter.com/6naVMoayhH
— G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) October 5, 2020

5 of the finest storytellers in cinema, taking you on a journey of new beginnings.
📽: https://t.co/tSGpIb923b#PuthamPudhuKaalai, October 16.@menongautham #SudhaKongara @DirRajivMenon @hasinimani @karthiksubbaraj @gvprakash @SonyMusicSouth pic.twitter.com/rC3DxW9k2L
— prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) October 5, 2020

. @gvprakash you always compete with contemporary content & deliver every time with utmost dedication #PuthamPudhuKaalai title track is full of energy & hope.. Best wishes team! https://t.co/Gunylzc7bM @menongautham #SudhaKongara @DirRajivMenon @hasinimani @karthiksubbaraj pic.twitter.com/wqsq5lkwwu
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) October 8, 2020

Due to the on-going Covid-19 pandemic, the movie is scheduled to be released on the online platform Amazon Prime Video.
Related:  The Amazing Trio Is Back In #Surya 43Amazon Prime Video head, Aparna Purohit said that the online platform is delighted to be associated with all these talented idealists from the Tamil cine world.
“Putham Pudhu Kaalai’ was created with the intention of talking about hope, love and new beginnings and the reality that in the most difficult of times, art finds expression.”
‘Putham Pudhu Kaalai,’ incepted during the Covid-19 lockdown, will be accessible to audiences in over 200 countries!
Do watch this movie with your loved ones. Its worth the watch!
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Canon EOS Youth Ambassador, Barathan Amuthan, Reviews Vlog Camera In Tamil

Earlier this year, photographer and hairstylist, Barathan Amuthan announced that he was selected as one of the Canon EOS Youth Ambassadors. The prestigious title came with almost a year of training and assignments before a handful of ambassadors were selected.

Barathan has travelled the world with his camera and lenses to tell stories and eternalise moments through his stills. He has also photographed international personalities such as AR Rahman, Ilayaraja, SP Bala, Sid Sriram and many more. In a refreshing new post, Barathan gives a review of the Canon EOS M50 Vlog camera.
SP Bala by Barathan Amuthan
Holi by Barathan Amuthan
Barathan is seen explaining the camera specs and why he enjoys using this the Canon EOS M50 to vlog his activities. This is a huge nod in the direction of more inclusive advertising that caters to every Malaysian.
WATCH Barathan review the vlog camera HERE:

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3 Malaysian Women under 50 Declared First To Enter Sabarimala

After the historic September 28 Supreme Court verdict, 3 Malaysian women have been formally declared as the first women under 50 who have had Ayyappa Darshan at Sabarimala.
A video released by Kerala Police Special Branch on 1 Jan shows women returning after a Darshan and walking around freely. The temple was closed following this incident for cleaning ritual as the women were said to be be impure to enter temple grounds.
Over 100,000 people formed a 612KM human chain in a peaceful show of support
For centuries, women and girls between the age of 10 and 50 have not been permitted within Sabarimala, as Lord Ayyappa is celibate. On September 28, 2018, the Supreme Court overturned the centuries-old ban on menstruating women entering the temple.
Although menstruating women are now legally allowed into Sabarimala, a statewide outrage has been triggered by the very action. Over 5,000 arrests have been made in a span of 2 days amidst violence, bombing and a shutdown call. The protests even forced Prime Minister Modi to cancel his visit to Kerala to address a rally.

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Vikram’s Kadaram Kondan – A Tamil Polis Evo?

Vikram’s next blockbuster is Kadaram Kondan, a film set mostly in Malaysia. Produced by Kamal Hassan’s film house, Raaj Kamal Films International, this film has been written and directed by Rajesh M Selva with music by Ghibran.
The teaser of Kadaram Kondan was released yesterday, and it appears to be a full on police action flick. The Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower made their appearance multiple times in the short clip, along with the MRT and numerous local police cars in a car chase. One also can’t help but to wonder how the filmmakers managed to explode a car in front of the Sultan Abdul Samad building, and why we didn’t hear about it.

Vikram himself appears to have ditched the college dropout image and taken on a rugged, older police office look. The salt and pepper look doesn’t just suit Thooku Durai, Vikram carries it off with ease. Although, one cannot help but to wonder which police officer in Malaysia has such an unkempt beard and a handlebar moustache.
There obviously cannot be a Tamil blockbuster without a ‘kaadhal’ sequence. Akshara Haasan and Abi Mehdhi Hassan (veteran actor Nassar’s son) play lovers who appear to have zero chemistry in what looked to be a very uncomfortable few seconds during the teaser.

Both Kamal and Vikram had a tough 2018 on the film front. The former’s production, Vishwaroopam 2 was one of the worst performing hyped up films in the box-office, thanks to the poor production and a pathetic screenplay. Vikram too, didn’t have a good year, with his only movies being the cringe worthy Saamy Square and forgettable Sketch.
While Kadaram Kondan looks legit on the action front, we hope it has a great story to go with. A Tamil film shot entirely in Malaysia isn’t enough for us to enjoy it. Or is it?
Related:  Happy World Environment Day! To Celebrate Mother Nature, here are 5 Soothing Tamil songs about the Environment.Kadaram Kondan releases in the third quarter of 2019.

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Netflix’s Paava Kadhaigal Blew My Mind!

Paava Kaadhaigal, meaning ‘sinful stories’ is not just any narrative, but appears to inflict a traumatising impact on the viewer. Let’s get right to the point.
The common ground in all four stories is the ‘honour killing’ which means killing a relative, particularly a girl or a woman who is considered to have brought shame to the family.
This is such an unfortunately common Scenario present in India even till date, despite being a democracy.
Oor Iravu
This one undoubtedly takes the first place on the list. The performances of Prakash Raj and Sai Pallavi, particularly during the climax scene, were just phenomenal. Not only did tears roll, but they gushed out of my eyes. I was literally weeping.

Performing and acting during the filming is one process, and performing during the dubbing of the film is an entirely different process. Honestly, it was surreal, and I went clueless on how Sai Pallavi could pull off the exact emotion of the performance during the dubbing.

 Prakash Raj has, though, played the role of being innocent despite being evil. This anthology is seen as the most disturbing and painful of all. Vetri Maaran brought the best out of all actors in this story.
Thangam
Both actors in this anthology, Shanthanu and Kalidas, have just proved how incorrectly the audience had labelled them as ‘star children with no talent.’ They both gave justice to their respective characters, and no one could argue on that.

 The song, “Thangamey” in this movie, was so comprehensible and unforgettable compared to other songs, particularly the sad version was just heart wrenching.

Sudha Kongora nailed the details perfectly, as it was a story set in the late 80s. From the dressings to the Coimbatore dialect, all was shot flawlessly. The theme chosen is, in reality, such a taboo, particularly in those days, but it was a brave effort by the whole team to deliver such a personal anecdote.
Vaanmagal
The case of child rape has risen over the last decade, and this anthology has set a perfect example from the point of view of the victims. Minor details about them, stressing purity, demonstrate how this family is orthodoxly secure. Thus, being a sexual assault victim, Ponnuthaayi was something that the family couldn’t accept.

I don’t know about you, but whenever I come across a rape or sexual assault case, I’ve always wanted those guys to be seriously disciplined and, if possible, to be castrated. And that’s exactly what happened in this movie, despite the reality we always see.
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Actually, wouldn’t that be the right thing to do? The perpetrator is the one who should suffer, not the victim. However it’s vice versa in our society. Big respect to the team for giving a glimmer of hope to the victims of sexual assault.
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Unlike the other three anthologies, this feature had an emotional backdraw by including more dark humour to the storyline.

 I think that could be the plus and minus of the story. Adding to it, this short film still offers light at the end of the tunnel and incorporating grim humour to an intense episode can be challenging at times. In the meantime, it might be a minus, because I think it cuts off the emotional touch that the other movies have provided to the viewer.

Vignesh has also incorporated a lesbian love scene, which I think is the first bold attempt in the Tamil film industry. Compared to the other characters in this anthology, “Narrikutty” is the most despicable character, and you might think, “This fellow is so little yet so demonic.” Jaafer Sadiq stole the spotlight as the main antagonist of the film. However, the twist at the end of the film seemed pointless and killed the whole build-up of the storyline.

The four anthologies are solely about honour killing and how we’re worried of “what society would think” kind of emotion. If you remember the point, the characters undergo this thought process and compelled to be part of this sinful act.
It wasn’t their individual choice to do so. The precious bond of love between parents and children will just evaporate because of the pressure of society that the family is subject to.
It’s also very impressive to see how the directors delivered the story beautifully in just 30 minutes.
Hats off to all the directors for bringing us such thought-provoking characters who question us and show how we are still trapped in this false expectation that this system has placed upon us. They used the OTT platform to their strength and their imagination. To be frank, this society needs more of this kind of narrative.
In all four anthologies, the content was the “hero”. A courageous and soulful attempt of the Paava Kaadhaigal team should be highly revered and honoured.
How impactful was Paava Kaadhaigal to you? Which one was your favourite? Share your thoughts on the comment section below.
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Soundarya Rajinikanth To Get Married In Two Weeks

Graphic designer, producer and director Soundarya Rajinikanth will tie the knot with Visagan Vanagamudi on the 11th of February at a hotel in Chennai.
Her fiance Visagan is an actor as well as a pharmaceutical business magnate. He was last seen in the film Vanjangar Ulagam.

Soundarya is Superstar Rajinikanth’s younger daughter. She is a successful graphic designer in her own right, and has even directed her father’s animation flick, Kochadaiyaan as well as Velaiilla Pattadhari 2. She has a four year old son, Ved, from a previous marriage.

The wedding festivities like the mehendi and sangeet will begin on the 9th of February, followed by parties thrown by the bride’s mother, Latha and her older sister Aishwaryaa. The finale for the weekend is expected to be a Hindu wedding ceremony on the 11th.
The Varnam team wishes the couple the very best on starting a new chapter together!
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This MASTERCLASS Will Teach You Makeup, Styling & Skincare For Just RM200!

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Malaysian beauty and fashion experts have come together to help you GET RAVISH-ED. The one-day workshop will feature makeup artist & saree draping expert, Tiviyah Nathan, fashion & styling aficionado, Yogash Yogg, and beauty and skincare consultant, Waheeda Eirene Sultan and will also feature popular TV host, Revathy Mariappan.

GET RAVISH-ED will guide you through an incredible glow up that you can give yourself in time for Deepavali. The 3-in-1 workshop will be happening on 14 Sept at General Space Petaling Jaya from 9AM to 1PM.

GET RAVISH-ED only has limited seats for 50 participants. Books your space now by calling +6017 878 1358.
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A Full Movement Control Order (MCO) Lockdown; Is It The Only Option Left?

Malaysia is currently undergoing its third national lockdown as it battles a third outbreak of COVID-19 infections.
Daily cases in Selangor have increased since 5th May, due to major screenings undertaken by the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) among foreign employees, as well as constructive measures taken by employers in the Klang Valley. In order to curb the virus,  the government must develop a new approach to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, which includes implementing a stricter lockdown for a sufficient period of time.
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According to Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Selangor contributed to almost half of the latest 1,743 COVID-19 cases based on confirmation from screenings of close contacts of COVID-19 positive patients and COVID-19 clusters.
“If the MCO is unable to contain the spread, a complete MCO might be considered,” Adham said during a virtual press conference.
The total number of COVID-19 cases soared to 4,865 new cases and 47 new deaths on Tuesday (18th may) which is classified as the highest infection rates in the region.
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According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, 1.19 million people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. However, netizens have taken to social media in the past few days to complain about the slow process of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Needless to say, I personally feel that the government must reconsider its current policies and mobilisation efforts in order to speed up the adoption of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program.
News Source: Reuters
More updates on MC0 4.0 will be updated soon!
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