EXCLUSIVE; Suthesan Jeyaramah’s 11 Year Journey In Graphic Design

If you’re an aspiring graphic designer seeking someone to look up to, you’ve come to the right place. Read on to find out how Suthesan thrives in this industry, and it will also provide you with tips on how to develop a name and brand for yourself in this profession.
Without further ado, meet the talented graphic designer Suthesan Jeyaramah, who has 11 years of experience in the Graphic Designing world and is keen to share his decade journey in order to uplift young talents.
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“Technology is in your hands and you can learn many things, and of course, the app and software makes it easier to do the job, but creativity plays a significant part in evaluating your skill and creative thinking.”
That was the first thing that came out of this Johorian’s mouth when Varnam interviewed him.
After witnessing many excellent creative youngsters with the potential to shine brighter in this field on the verge of giving up and lost, the 35-year-old stated that he would like to share what it takes to become a good designer.
Suthesan who is now working as a content editor for a TV channel said “Some people do not take graphic design jobs seriously, and I’d want to convey what the challenges are for both designers and clients, as well as how to deal with them,”.
“A designer of 11 years, I regularly update my portfolio, so for those who are just starting out, please create your own portfolio,” he told the upcoming talent, stressing the need of being spirited and perseverant throughout their career in this field.
“I, too, started with baby steps to get to where I am now. I’ll take any job that comes in, even if it’s a small one,” said Suthesan, who has previously designed short films and concerts when he began his career.
These small projects that he works on led to opportunities to work on Malaysian films as well as projects from both Singapore and Tamil Nadu, in India.
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The project that gave him international recognition is “Lockdown” Pilot, a Kollywood project starring CWC Sunita and Padian Store Fame Kumaran in lead roles. This project poster was launched by “Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal’s” director, Desingh Periyasamy and Ayalaan’s director, Ravikumar Rajendran.
“THATPAM THAVIR” is also another project by Suthesan which eventually saw Kollywood directors swarming towards him.
Other notable projects he has worked on include KL Vampires, directed by Daven R and collaboration work with Kukubesi on “Mael Totey.”
“The more you design, the more likely you are to reach out to clients.  It doesn’t have to be a big project, even simple fan-made posters would do,” he continued.
Baby steps and patience is the key – Suthesan
The owner of Aum Design remarked that he has been an art enthusiast since he was a kid.

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“When I was a kid, one of the things that influenced me was my favourite programme, ‘Art Attack.’  I’m sure most of the 90’s kids are familiar with this well-known show,” he says, adding that it also sparked his creativity.
“Following that, I happened to be an art stream student, which aroused my interest and inspired me to learn more about this field,” he added.
He was offered an opportunity to continue his studies at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) after finishing secondary school, but he had to decline the offer because the course offered to him was business-related.
Suthesan pursued his dream by enrolling in the Bachelor of Graphic Design programme at KLMUC, thanks to the unwavering support and encouragement of his family members.
This is the moment where he had a major turning point in life after his small-scaled projects led him to bigger projects.
For me, everyone, every single person who crosses my life is an inspiration – Suthesan
“I personally look up to several well-known designers from the Tamil film industry, they are Prathool, Tuneh John, and Gopi Prasannaa,” he stated, noting how their efforts and hard work inspire him.

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Suthesan has encountered several obstacles and problems during his 11-year adventure in this industry. Here are some of the struggles that he faced, in hopes to inspire future designers to never give up when the going gets tough;
Designing for free
Because he didn’t have the branding at the time, he created most of his early designs for free. So, he began to accept free projects. As a result of this, he had no earnings at that time. It may look to be a waste of time, yet these minor works are what will provide you with more context.
Unguaranteed payment
“We cannot anticipate a monthly wage in this industry.  We would be compensated based on the project that we were given,” he added, saying that his family was constantly concerned that he would not be able to make a decent living doing this job. After persuading his family about how this job generated income, they finally understood his situation and believed that he could make it.
Following that, there are some clients who tend to disappear and fail to pay for the work that has been completed.
Lack of ideas
Sometimes clients come to us not knowing what they want, and it’s difficult to read their minds and figure out what they’re thinking. The work of coming up with an idea is not as simple as it appears since the designers must understand the root of the project in order to come up with a meaningful concept that is related.
Recognition
Nowadays, social media serves as a platform for network building, but most clients or promotional posters do not give credit to the designers, therefore we must find another way to advertise ourselves. Getting recognition in this industry is tougher than it seems.
Hereby with more than a decade of experience, Suthesan would like to share some tips from his experience that might be useful for the emerging talents who want to pursue a rewarding career in this field.
Create your own portfolio
Creating and updating your portfolio on a regular basis will show the customer what kind of designs you’re capable of producing as well as your area of expertise. Your portfolio is one of the most important factors in attracting clients, and you’ll have a better chance of getting projects.
Never give up attitude
As a person who decides to pursue a dream in this field, your main asset should be dedication and persistence. This is because opportunities may become few but consistent work delivery and presentation will help you travel far in this profession.
Creativeness and Innovation
As designers, we are always challenged to think creatively and innovate. The more unique and creative concepts you produce, you will engage with more clients and the more projects you will get. With just a unique and artistic fan made poster you can get attention from people.
Make an agreement
When you accept a project from a client, make sure you create an agreement so that there will be no ghosting issues when the job is completed.
Since the pandemic, many had advised me to get an office job but my dedication and willpower held me back from switching my job scope.
“Another reason I’m still going strong in this profession is my late mother, who has been a pillar of support for me throughout this journey,” he expressed.
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“Everyone criticised me for not picking an office-related profession, but she backed me and trusted that I was making the right decision by pursuing this career. Her blessing is the only thing that keeps me going,” he said.
“I can now say that I made her proud by establishing myself through international projects,” he expressed.
Learn, Learn and Keep Learning – Suthesan
Suthesan’s latest project is the ongoing project ‘Vadi Ready Vedi-Season 2’ under Mediacorp Singapore where he worked as a Publicity Designer and Motion Graphics Designer.
In the future, Suthesan intends to build a studio of international standards and recruit talented designers in hopes of producing Tamil movie posters as well as posters for Hollywood films.
“There are a lot of platforms to learn, use your opportunities wisely” he concluded.
Writer: I hope that Suthesan’s journey will be a great source of inspiration that will help you develop your talent and craft whilst succeeding in the designing field.
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Sasi The Don Drops His 20th Anniversary Remake Of “Anbe” On 19th March 2021

In accordance with the International Happiness Day, which falls on 19th March 2021 and after the success of his recent hits “Humpty Dumpty” and “Daddy Don,” Sasi The Don releases the 20th anniversary Remake of “Anbe,” translated to “My Love”.

The revival of Anbe struck a chord for both new and old fans, highlighting the timeless essence of his songs. Sasi‘s fans enthusiastically welcomed the remake of this iconic love song, which has not lost its luster or influence despite being revisited.
This song draws the audience back to the age of the early: our first job, early connections, our unsolicited education, happy celebrations, anniversaries and birthdays.
It is a song that gives the masses hope and helps us to recall a time when every step wasn’t overshadowed by fear.

Sasi said;
Reflecting on how this song brought about such joy and happiness to the lives of everyone; it is that time of the year where we reflect on our past in this new normal. We are finally emerging from the pandemic, seeing the light at the end of the tunnel after a challenging year for everyone.
 With this song acting as a strong influence on many of us, we have come to appreciate everything we have and live for today; with our past paving the way ahead for a brighter future for both the young and the old who celebrate love every day.
Let me take you back in time with this 2021 edition of Anbe, as I release it on 19th March, 2020 for all my fans. I am sure we all remember those nostalgic moments from twenty years ago when we first experienced the song.
Anbe is a love song with a spellbinding melody that resonated at the time and still shines through in this difficult year. After all, it is just love for the people who have held us through it all.
In light of what is now, we are drawn into the undertones of the message with this version of this classic love song. From times of trouble, triumphant and much stronger than ever before, we bounced back.

Sasi claims this song will cater to all viewers as it celebrates Malaysia’s deep-rooted musical inclinations’ rich cultural heritage. We are connected as a people by love, music is its universal language.
Anbe was celebrated on the airwaves two decades ago, and it was a huge success. This inspirational song paved the way for many opportunities in Sasi‘s professional music career.
Sasi further said;
Malaysia is the heartbeat of the music hub in Asia. We are within the heart of Asia where this beautiful nation brings together our diverse cultures and incredible pools of highly talented artistes who are destined to be the future of the music industry.
The song is produced by Sasi The Don and released worldwide by his label “TuffNLoud Worldwide.” The music is produced by Deyo Deluxshion and features three female artists: Derenha Nalinie, Sharen Claire, and Rapper Yunohoo.
More information about Sasi The Don can be found at www.sasithedon.com.
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Yuvan 25 – Rowdy Baby Night Day 2 Was Euphoric!

Anyone who was worried that musical genius, Yuvan Shankar Raja would opt for a muted celebration, just like his low-profile personality, felt their fears dissipate.
In a triumphant weekend for Yuvan -25 Live In KL , we must say that Day 2, Rowdy Baby Night was indeed a PARTY VIBE spectacle for all concert-goers!
Good choice of homegrown artists
The opening act for Day 2 featured an epic Malaysian HOMEGROWN artists on an emotionally charged and energetic ride featuring their most iconic tracks, matched with a hefty selection of songs from their album tracks.
With the audience still trickling into the sold-out arena, the concert kicked off with Buggiman and Psychomantra’s ultimate performance. From singing the unplugged version of Manmadhan Nee rendition to Pyschomantra’s high octane tracks, phewww the duo had set the stage on fire for the opening act.
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Darkey Special Appearance
The man who stole the entire show on Day 1 made a SPECIAL APPEARANCE once again on Day 2!
We all know that Buggiman and Psychomantra are perfectly capable of putting on a spectacular show. But when the concert-goers saw Darkey busts out crazed dance movements to perform his hit song , it was next level!
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Dhilip Varman; A household name that requires no introduction
With numerous accolades and a voice that makes every soul ache, Dhilip is the melody King in Malaysia but we don’t have to tell you that do we?
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‘Uyirai Tholaithen’ and ‘Kanavellam Neethane’ is a song we’ve heard thousands of times, yet it never loses its splendor when we hear it from Dhilip Varman’s angelic voice. Gosh we still couldn’t get over his live performance!
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This duo is just phenomenal.
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Starting off with power-packed music beats, they have kept the listeners on the edge of their seats with their beats and high-energy music. Music Kitchen has the power to weave magic with their music and heart-touching numbers of tracks that can reach the depths of one’s soul.
Amos Paul & Arvind Raj
Amos Paul – The heartthrob of recent single ‘Maruthe Idhayam’ hit the stage and the amount of love he received on that day was amazing. Arvind Raj who later joined hands with Amos set ablaze by singing his latest hit song ‘Kanamma Kanamma’ which synced into the choreography amid a display of LED concoctions.
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Hervin
The golden age of one-hit bands that none of us could forget to date. Hervin’s take on the stage made us remember some of the era’s most famous hits and the artists/bands we actually listened to during our childhood.
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Kash Villainz, Shamini & Maney Villainz
The moment they sang ‘En Scooter Vandile Unnai Ettikanum’ -the audiences started to groove along with their energetic performance.
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The much-awaited moment…Yuvan’s arrival!
Just a glimpse of Yuvan’s countdown grand entrance. That was enough to fill the Axiata Arena Stadium with cheering and screaming people. When the singer kindly said “Hi Malaysia Day 2” the arena exploded.
Related:  “HIGH ON U1” Is Happening On 15th July 2023 At Axiata Arena, Will Be Different From The Previous OneDonned in an all-black ensemble, he looked very much like the cool sensation he is, as the excitement spread inside the arena. He started off with the famous ‘Rowdy Baby’ song along with the ever gorgeous Andrea Jeremiah and we just couldn’t sit still any longer. From the moment they took over the stage, it was all about grooving on the dance floor.
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The magic of Oru Naalil was not only amplified by Yuvan’s voice, he definitely enthralled the audience with his iconic album that deserves an entire spot to date.
Yuvan; A musician who can make you sway under his melodies that feel like they are moving you back and forth, and then light you up like a rocket ready to jump from earth.
High energy and intensely emotional performance from the MAN himself!
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The band’s signature darting guitar solos and whirring frenzied riffs on the track bewitched the audience to have one final dance. To add to the extravaganza, they cranked things up a notch one more time, finishing on one of their best – the offbeat and high energy debut album favourite ‘Rowdy Baby’.
Neha Bhasin – The show stealer of Rowdy Baby Night
A special mention to singer Neha Basin, who can pull off Yuvan’s composition with flair. She ignited the crowd with Sei Etavathu Sei (Billa), which was given a more upbeat spin from her dance movements and of course the cheering of the audiences. She swayed her hips from left to right to the beat, and every now and then, she exuded a sultry cool, teasing her audience with belly-dancing moves that would send her fans screaming for more.
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A storming live piano and vocals performanc

 The lineup of singers for Day 2 was as phenomenal as Day 1 with Srinisha, Diwakar, Premgi, Priyanka, Vishnupriya, Vijay Yesudas, Rahul Nambiar, Sam Vishal, Teejay, Nithyashree, Anusya and Ranjith as the core members.

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The singers jived along with the audience while, Yuvan on the other side sat down at the piano to perform a handful of songs for his fans.
As we closed the last leg of the First International Concert in Malaysia, it was overwhelming to see thousands of music lovers come together to witness this living legend. Let’s give a special shout out to the brainchild of Yuvan -25 Live In KL, Malik Streams Corporation who has pulled out a mind-blowing concert after 2 years of the pandemic. You guys have made us lose our voice for the next few days!
And to many Yuvanisms out there, that made up for everything!
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Hemaruben; Blind By Sight, Yet Awakened By Vision To Start ‘Ruben’s Pastry’

Blind by sight but strong and determined by vision; Hemaruben is a strong minded individual whom has definitely blown us away with his immense passion to open his own pastry shop despite his deformity.
WATCH HEMARUBEN’S INTERVIEW AS HE SHARES HIS JOURNEY INTO BECOMING A PASTRY CHEF:

22-year-old, Hemaruben was blind since birth. When he was 6 months old, a surgery was done in hopes of acquiring his sight back, but he only managed to obtain one of his eye sight back.
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The young man was raised by his grandmother since he was born. Nothing much is known about his birth parents. He went against all odds despite his disability by becoming a young pastry chef at Double Tree Hilton, Penang.
His life as a chef continued at the hotel Until one fine day, He was awaken by Pitch Darkness, soon realising that he had lost his eye sight completely.
The lost of sight did not leave the young lad hopeless, instead it birth a baptism of fire in him to continue working. He worked for almost 3 months and proceeded to get an eye surgery done to regain his eye sight, and was under a 6 month medical leave.
As soon as his eyesight started to heal, he resumed back to work stronger even though his eye sight fared worse.
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It all become his worst nightmare, when he lost his job as a pastry chef due to the economical uncertainties brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic.
As the saying goes, ‘when one door closes, another opens!’ and open it did.
Hemaruben enrolled himself for baking classes at St Nicholas Home Penang which embarked the dire flame and spirit in him to open up his very own bakery called, ‘Ruben’s Bakery’.
On June 2020, he officially started his baking venture at home with his grandmother as his sous chef aiding him to test if the cookies are perfectly baked or the batter to the cake are well mixed.
Now, Hemaruben bakes up to 30 bottles of cookies per day specialising in Green Peas Cookies and Opera Cake.
Inspired through the foot steps from our local leading chef, Chef Wan, Hemaruben was extremely goal driven to open his own bakery not letting his blindness come as a barrier in his pathway to success.
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He is not only motivated in becoming an entrepreneur but at the same time a role model and a guide to the rest of the blind community, by sharing his knowledge in bakery and cookery in order for them to make a life for themselves.
To those who are interested in buying Hemaruben’s pastries, look out for the deets below-
RUBEN’S PASTRY
*Almond Chocolate (50 Pieces) – RM27
*Shortbread – Vegetarian (50 Pieces) – RM23
*Cornflakes Cookies (50 Pieces) – RM23
*Peanut Cookies (50 Pieces) – RM20
*Greenpea Cookies (50 Pieces) – RM22
*Butter Cake (1Kg) – RM30
*Chocolate Cake (1Kg) – RM30
*Fruit Cake (1Kg) – RM30
*Marble Butter Cake (1Kg) – RM30
*Lemon Cake (1Kg) – RM30
*Coffee Cake (1Kg) – RM30
*Suji Butter Cake (Vegetarian) (1Kg) – RM30
Contact Number: Hemaruben 010- 7871997
Address: No.128, Kampung Baru, Sg. Lalang, Sp, Kedah

Bank Details: MayBank 157148292190 Hemaruben
Click HERE to place your order via Whatsapp.
‘The only thing being worst than blind, is having sight but no vision’
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Therefore, Hemaruben has definitely opened our eyes in a million ways to always strive and do better in life, fighting all odds and defaults to exert oneself to achieve one’s vision through sheer blood, sweat and tears.
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WATCH: Crime Thriller Naragasooran Trailer

Naragasooran is directed by Karthick Naren, who previously helmed the critically acclaimed neo-noir thriller, Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru. At the time only 22 years of age, Naren was praised by critics and others working in the industry for his intricate thriller filled with twists and turns. Now, two years after his first feature, Karthick Naren is back with another psychological thriller (as seen in the trailer above).

While the director hasn’t revealed much about the plot of the film, he did provide some vague details. In an interview with firstpost, he had this to say:
“Naragasooran is a case-study about civilised humans. The audience will get to know the reason behind the title after watching the first 5-10 minutes.”
Nagasooran stars Aravind Swamy, Shriya Saran, Sundeep Kishan, Indrajith Sukumaran and Aathmika. The screenplay is also penned by Karthick Naren, while the music is composed by Ron Ethan Yohann.

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AR Rahman’s Forgotten Hits From The Early 90s

A R Rahman turns 52 today, and the celebration continues. The Isai Puyal has composed music for a massive number of Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, English and even a Persian film! However, his Tamil hits of the 90s remain the best for us who grew up with it.
Here are Rahman’s forgotten hits from the early 1990s, songs that you might not hear anymore but remain just as brilliant as the first time heard.
Rukumani Rukumani – Roja
Roja was the first movie that Rahman ever composed for, and it won him a National Award. Chinna Chinna Aasai and Kaadhal Rojave may be the most famous songs of the film, but we really enjoyed Tamizha Tamizha and this tune.
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July Maatham – Puthiya Mugam
This tune sees Rahman experiment with different kinds of music and infuse it into Tamil songs, a feat that until then, had never been done. It certainly paid off!

Usilampatti Penkutti – Gentleman
This Arjun starrer was an amazing heist movie that Rahman’s music made even better. Move over, Chikku Bukku Rayile and En Veetu Thottathil!
https://youtu.be/hf1FpQxmOhQ
Maanooththu Manthaiyile – Kizhakku Cheemayile
This movie made its name for being an absolute tearjerker, and Rahman’s Aathangara Marame. This village tune is pretty good too, thanks to S P Bala’s vocals!
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Pennalla Pennalla Oodha Poo – Uzhavan
Rahman has a way of making rural tunes appeal to urban crowds, Pennalla Penalla is one tune on that long list. Also, who knew that Prabhu starred opposite Rambha in this film?!
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Chitthirai Nilavu – Vandicholai Chinraasu
This lilting tune is one of those songs that make the listener WANT to fall in love again. Rahman’s magic or Jayachandran’s vocals? Both!

Kulicha Kuthalam – Duet
Arguably one of Rahman’s best work, the entire Duet soundtrack is a treat for the audiophile. Kulicha Kuthalam is one that should not be skipped. S P Bala at his best!

Madrasai Suthi – May Maadham
Another Rahmanic masterpiece, we had a touch time choosing a song from this film. Minnale was brilliant, obviously, but which was more underrated, Palakkatu Machan or this one?

Nee Kattum Selai – Puthiya Mannargal
This one of a kind tune is classic Rahman of the 90s. The best folk song in a while, for sure!

Erani Kuradhani – Kaadhalan
Kaadhalan is another album that’s potentially Rahman’s greatest work from the 90s. It was then translated into Telugu and Hindi, and those became even bigger hits, that the Tamil version is usually forgotten. We need the Tamil version of this album on Spotify!

Of course, this list covers only the Rahman movies up to 1994, and no list in the world can ever encompass his musical brilliance. What are some of your favourite 90s tunes?
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Meendum Oru Murai Enraptured Us With Nostalgic Feelings

Meendum Oru Murai; This song is such a melodic rhythm that brings us nostalgic feelings of those days. Described as one of the most beautiful tunes, this song is receiving applause from fans for its fineness and is appreciated for its fresh music.
Featuring Kasshvini, Nirosha, Aishwarya and Astrid, the music video is likely to give you all the feels. The soul-stirring tune and poignant lyrics were sung and penned by Naaraayini herself along with two singers namely Prem D and Deevesh. The young vocalist crooning sweet nothings-that-are-actually-dark-somethings lyrics illuminate and elevate the song. I would say that this is inventive songwriting, in its purest form.

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Released and produced under Music Kitchen, it didn’t take long for this song to win the hearts of netizens as it gets stuck in your head all too easily.
Helmed by Sheezay, the entire team has done an outstanding job. It is absolutely essential for all of us to recognise and acknowledge local talents in order for them to reach tremendous growth.
Director of Photography: Thinesh
Edited: Dope Culture
Watch & listen to the heart-stealing music video here:

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Kangana Ranaut Dances Like A Pro In Thalaivi BTS Video!

Kangana Ranaut’s sister Rangoli Chandel released a video on Twitter to share a behind-the-scenes video of Thalaivi, in which the actor is seen nailing a Bharatnatyam sequence.
The sister goes on to say,
“Beyond the fake glamour of showbiz this is what an artist workshop looks like, blood or sweat on battle field, various languages and accents or hours of practice to perfect one step… there is one truth to acting dissolution and SKILL,”
In another tweet, Rangoli said that she muted the video because she did not want to give out the unreleased song of Thalaivi. Kangana will be seen as former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa in the upcoming biopic directed by Vijay.
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The teaser of Thalaivi, which will document the journey of Jayalalithaa from “a superstar heroine” to “a revolutionary hero”, dropped online on Saturday. The one-and-a-half-minute video begins with Kangana recreating one of Jayalalithaa’s popular songs and cuts to her waving to a huge crowd at a political rally.
The clip became fodder for memes and jokes on the internet, with many criticising the heavy prosthetics on Kangana’s face in the teaser. However, Rangoli jumped to her sister’s defence and lashed out at those trolling her. “Anyone who has got eyes can see the brilliance of prosthetic work baki samosa gang is there jo din ko raat aur raat ko din kehte hain, they are inconsequential,” she wrote.
Earlier, Kangana’s team had revealed in an Instagram post that internationally renowned make-up artistes were roped in for Thalaivi. “#KanganaRanaut going through prosthetic measurements at Jason Collins’s Studio in Los Angeles for #Thalaivi. Jason has previously worked for Captain Marvel creating prosthesis for Brie Larson. Needless to say, Jayalalithaa’s Biopic will definitely be something mind blowing,” they wrote, sharing a picture of the actor in the make-up chair.

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Produced by Vishnu Induri and Shaailesh R Singh, Thalaivi is slated to release in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu on June 26, 2020.
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Healing Is Subtle, But Not Impossible

When the topic of “healing” comes up, many people associate it with physical healing, which means you are physically hurt or injured and you use some sort of medication or ointment to heal the wound. This process is commonly referred to as healing, and it, too, occurs subtly.
But what I’ll be discussing here is emotional healing, which is a term you’re unlikely to hear from anyone. I believe it is overlooked because most people are unfamiliar with the concept of emotional healing.
“No matter how hard life pushes and throws things at you, life must go on.” That is what we usually hear from everyone when we are going through difficult situations. An utterance of motivation and support is very important to give to anyone in order for them to regain their strength, and it is a much appreciated contribution that one can give.
However, people nowadays mostly get this kind of support from the internet because not everyone is worried about your journey of pain, sorrow and breakdowns.
But let’s just say that even if you manage to overcome every obstacle and pain in your life (with or without support) and finally begin moving on to the next stage of your life, are you certain that you’ll be completely healed by what has deeply affected and traumatised you?
People say we must see problems such as the paper cut we get while reading a book. We may simply go through each chapter, and occasionally we may be wounded by a small paper cut while at it. We’ll wait for the cut to heal for a moment. We’ll apply a bandage to the cut to help it heal.
See, others may see it as a small paper cut, but only you will understand how painful it is.
Now, our cut heals and we begin to move on, but does this mean there will be no scars? No, our scar remains there – probably forever.
Whether we like it or not, the scar will be with you for the rest of your life as a reminder or lesson to be careful the next time you get hurt, which is a good thing in my opinion because we humans are so scatterbrained and forgetful.
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So, now, we know that even if your wound has healed and the only thing that remains is the scar or the lessons you learned to be more cautious the next time. But will you be emotionally healed though?
As we are all aware, physical healing occurs relatively quickly. As I previously stated, when you are injured externally, you put on a bandage, and because it is so visible on the outside, you can see that it is curing quite evidently.
 However, emotional healing necessitates not only time but also effort. It is something that happens within.You can’t see it for yourself, even if you are the one who is healing. People who do not fully recover emotionally will find it difficult to look back and embrace and accept the fact that something has happened and that is okay.
It’s all due to the fact that healing is subtle. But that doesn’t mean you won’t recover completely. When bad things happen, you will face them and overcome them gradually. We all have bad days, and we should all recognise that these “bad days” will not last forever.
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One way or another, things will fade and you will accept it with grace. I guarantee it.
Now, I say this because only a few people understand that healing is a subtle process that takes a long time. Even if the person does not express it clearly, that is the reality, and understanding this reality would make life so much easier for many.
Understanding one’s emotions is both important and difficult because humans are complex machines.Many thoughts and emotions pass through our minds and hearts. The complexities can make it difficult to understand ourselves at times.
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But, I suppose, that is what makes a human a human, and all we have to do is accept and embrace it as time passes.
Have you ever gone through an emotional healing period? Please let us know if you believe it is critical that people should be aware of it.
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D Imman Is The Music Composer For Thalaivar 168!

Seems like the team is coming together for #Thalaivar168!

Music composer, D Imman, will be scoring the music for Director Siva’s next venture with Rajinikanth in Thalaivar 168. The commercial entertainer will be produced by Sun Pictures will tentatively go on floors on December 12 and is currently in pre-production.

After the blockbuster hits Enthiran and Petta, the mega hit combo of Superstar @rajinikanth and @sunpictures come together for the third time for Thalaivar 168, Superstar’s next movie, directed by @directorsiva#Thalaivar168BySunPictures pic.twitter.com/AL5Z6ryjbG
— Sun Pictures (@sunpictures) October 11, 2019

Superstar Rajinikanth has completed his shoot of Darbar and will embark on this next film when he is back from his Himalayan pilgrimage. Darbar stars Suniel Shetty, Nayanthara, Shriya Saran, Nivetha Thomas and Yogi Babu and is scheduled for release on 14 January 2020.

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WATCH: 96 Teaser Trailer — Vijay Sethupathi and Trisha

The teaser trailer for the Vijay Sethupathi-Trisha film, 96 is out and it looks pretty interesting. What’s cool is that the teaser is silent. Not a single line of dialogue, only a melancholy musical score to accompany the imagery that suggests this is going to be a romance film that takes a depressing turn.

This film is helmed by debutant C. Prem Kumar, who was previously a cinematographer on Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (another Vijay Sethupathi-starring film). While there isn’t much official information on what exactly the movie is going to be about, there are rumours and reports that suggest that the title of the film signifies the year 1996. Other reports suggest that the film will focus on three different stages in Vijay Sethupathi’s character’s life — 16, 36 and 96.
The film has no release date as of yet.
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Nityataa: An Evening Of Traditional Indian Music Appreciation

Are you a big lover of Indian classical music featuring traditional Indian instruments such as the veena, sitar, tabla, and mridangam? Well, guess what?
Soon, a beautiful rendition will be performed not only with the above-mentioned musical instruments, but also with Malaysian Indian classical musicians. It will include both original Malaysian compositions and original arrangements of well-known poetic pieces handed down over hundreds of years.
Presenting  “Nityataa – An Evening Of Traditional Music”, is a 180-minute show, which will feature a multi camera production while being segmented into separate 15 minute showcases each showcasing one North and nine South Indian music traditions.
Date: 18th December 2021
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Shantanand Auditorium, KL

“Nityataa”, which means “Continuance” in Sanskrit, is supported by Yayasan Hasanah for its ArtsFAS 2021 edition and CENDANA as part of its Performing Arts Presentation Funding.
This show theme was chosen to highlight 27 Malaysian musicians trained in Indian Classical music, including South Indian Carnatic and North Indian Hindustani.
These musicians have received proper formal training and have graduated (arangetrams) and gone on to represent the Malaysian performing arts scene through various initiatives.
This project will feature a fully Malaysian lineup of musicians who have risen to the top of their respective fields over the years, as well as a live music presentation and a later online premiere.
Indian classical music in recorded form has been around for over 5000 years. This art form was passed down generation after generation through a strict teacher-student system (guru- shishya Parampara) and was kept within that framework. As a result, the renditions and presentation were kept consistent and delivered with personal touches.
Related:  Win Two Manmadhan Zone Tickets for the High On U1 Concert Happening on July 15 2023 at Axiata ArenaBecause of the close musical connections between India and other Indian diasporas around the world, Malaysia has often stood strong to keep these art forms alive.
This project aims to highlight Malaysian Indian musicians as individuals in their own right, who have managed to maintain traditional requirements while blending with Malaysia’s multi-cultural tapestry, making it uniquely Malaysian.
Veena, violin, flute, sitar, tabla, mridangam, ghatam, ganjira, morsing, konnakol, and vocals will be among the instruments featured.
This show’s tickets are limited to invitees, so please contact or whatsapp +6011 2331 5021 to make a reservation. Click here to visit ArtsFAS website for more information.
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Thank you 2020!

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Thank you for clicking on the link to read. I have some hope that you are the kind of person who looks at life with the concept of “half full” kind of a person! Read my article further to understand why!

Yes, 2020 has been an unusual year. A year filled with uncertainties and endless possibilities. A year where you knew who meant the most to you and who were insignificant in your lives. A year where you will never forget in your living life because it is the beginning of an era. An era to an unknown destination. But, the journey has not changed!
In 2020, some of you lost your jobs, homes and everything under the sun other than the will to live. While, some of you might have been just barely surviving, but enough to cover the basic needs. Some of us, still have a decent paying job but with the constant fear of
“ Am I going to be fired next?”
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I also know, some of you, might have had a promotion and received so much more blessings in life. Then of course, last but not least, the unkind people.
Like I said, 2020 is the year of an anomaly. We started off the year completely clueless, not knowing that 2020 will go down as one of the most significant times of the human era. The lockdown started and things started to get real. For some of us, the lockdown did do good. Personally, I managed to work from home and I got paid. Hence why, my experience on this lockdown was a lot easier, financially and physically, but not mentally.
Here is the thing about mental health. It does not see your bank balance or social status. It happens to us. Some of us can deal with it to a certain level, while some of us will have to seek help. Some of us seek for time. 2020 has been my spiritual guru. It has shown red flags in my relationships, hard hitting bitter truth that could completely change your situation around, and many other scenarios. Being in a confined space worked for me because I knew that this was a sign and I had to jump on this wagon.

From being a person who tries to argue to win to being someone who picks her battles, I would say that 2020 has successfully brought a few good changes to my not so great traits. Like any other human being, occasionally, I still do slip ups. I would start the argument with this thought, but I will quickly realise that it would not serve me well.
Here is the thing about bad traits, with a lot of time, you will be able to get rid of them completely. But, don’t forget, it is not the destination, but it is our journey to it. These slip-ups are part of it. Apologising and being accountable for your behaviour; helps to tame the ego down.
If you are anything like me, “a glass half full” kinda gal, you know this article was written with the intention to affirm you with positivity. In no way I am here to rub into anyone’s face about how much progress I have made in my life. Remember this, the fact that you are reading this article is more than enough as to proof that you are fighting through this pandemic. The fact that you are alive amidst COVID-19 is enough. The fight is not over yet. Be proud of all things that you have done this year. Who cares if you have put on a couple of pounds, it is none of other people’s business about how your body looks. Be kind to the people around you; all of us are adjusting to a new and enhanced normal.
“Thank yourself for this moment. Breathe and let go to allow new opportunities in your life!”
I want to take this moment to thank every single one of my Varnam readers. Thank you for being such a wonderful, decent and engaging audience. Wishing you nothing but happiness and peace. Have a splendid year ahead of you and I will see you in 2021.
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Madhavan Drives Instagram Crazy With His Latest Post

Actor Madhavan has long been known for his boyishly good looks, even at the ripe age of 48. The actor posts selfies from time to time on his Instagram account much to the delight of his fans. Yesterday, marking Mother’s Day, the actor posted a picture of himself clean shaven, and Instagram has gone crazy.

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HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MAA .. so I finally did what you have been asking me to…Shaved after 2 YEARS..???? and the YOUNGER NAMBI NARAYANAN is ready to go to France and win them over. #shaversremorse #Rocketrythefilm #Rocketryfilm @Rocketryfilm #filminginfrance #filminginserbia #vijaymoolan #nambinarayanan #vernonfrance
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Fulfilling his mother’s request, Maddy shaved off his rugged salt and pepper beard. The look was what his upcoming film, Rocketry – The Nambi Effect required, as he is donning the younger version of Indian space scientist Nambi Narayanan.
Madhavan will be traveling to France to complete the filming of Rocketry. The film will be released in Tamil, English and Hindi. The story spans across Narayanan’s days as a graduate student at Princeton University, before exploring his work as a scientist and the false espionage charges placed upon him. This will be Maddy’s directorial debut, which he also headlines along with Simran.
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WATCH: Maddy & Anushka’s Silence Teaser

Looks like this upcoming thriller is worth its wait!
It has been made official that Silence releases worldwide on April 2nd in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and English.
Silence is a cross-over film that will have Hollywood star Michael Madsen in an important role. The film will have R Madhavan and Anushka Shetty in the lead. Hemant Madhukar is wielding the megaphone for this venture.
The film makers made the official announcement on the Twitter account.

#Nishabdham will release on 2 April, 2020. Stay tuned for more updates #NishabdhamFromApril2nd#AnushkaShetty @ActorMadhavan @yoursanjali @actorsubbaraju @hemantmadhukar #TGVishwaprasad @konavenkat99 @vivekkuchibotla @peoplemediafcy @KonaFilmCorp @GopiSundarOffl @MangoMusicLabel pic.twitter.com/zvksoagLPc
— Nishabdham Movie (@nishabdham) February 8, 2020

As the release date is around the corner, Anushka will be focusing solely on Silence. It may be mentioned here that Anushka is one of the most wanted heroines in the film industry with her performance in Arundathi, Rudramadevi and Baahubali. Her role in Silence is also expected to be performance-oriented.
More updates to follow.
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Ajith To Star In Tamil Remake Of Pink

Ajith will be the lead actor in the Tamil remake of Hindi film Pink. The project will be produced by Boney Kapoor, who said that it was his late wife, Sridevi’s wish for Ajith to do a film with their production house. Ajith and Sridevi had worked together during the actor’s cameo in the Tamil version of English Vinglish.
This project will mark Boney Kapoor’s entry into the Tamil film fraternity. “While working with Ajith in English Vinglish, Sridevi had expressed her desire that Ajith does a Tamil film for our home production. Nothing exciting came up. One day last year, Ajith suggested remaking Pink in Tamil,” said Kapoor. “She immediately agreed, and she was confident that Ajith would bring all the elements required to make it a great Tamil film,”

The untitled project will be directed by H Vinoth, while Yuvan Shankar Raja will be composing the music.
Pink starred Amitabh Bhachchan, Taapsee Pannu, Keerthi Kulhari and Andrea Tariang. It is a courtroom drama of three girls who report a sexual misconduct to the police, only to be shamed and called prostitutes. The film was critically acclaimed and is said to be one of the best Hindi films of 2014. Pink won numerous awards and was specially screened for the Rajasthan Police to train them to be sensitive and sensible about women’s rights and dignity.

It will be interesting to see how the Tamil version of Pink pans out. The conservative South Indian audience is very well known for victim blaming and slut shaming. In addition to that, Ajith is used to taking on very hero centric roles, and this will be one movie where the focus will be on the story, and not on him. It could turn out well. Ajith assaying Amitabh Bachchan’s role might just make the orthodox audience empathize with victims of sexual abuse.
Related:  Top 10 Songs that Symbolises Thenisai Thendral Deva’s MusicThe Tamil remake of Pink will release in the second half of 2019.
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Health Ministry Says To Withdraw The 8 Summons Against ‘Urumi Melam Group’

Recently a post relating to the Urumi Mellam group has caught the attention of many netizens.
Eight youths who played Urumi Melam at Taravetti Kovil, Sungai Petani have been compounded RM1000 each for playing melam at the temple.

Many netizens expressed their anger and disappointment in the comment section with some stating that it is not fair to treat and disrespect the worship place.
According to the post from Arun Dorasamy’s page, the youths sought permission in the afternoon for 10-15 minutes from PDRM before they went to play that evening.
There were other groups that have been seen playing Urumi/Tappe for other VIPs there assumedly with the permission from PDRM within the temple compound throughout the day.
Following this issue, Arun Dorasamy, a legal unit member from Agamam Ani Malaysia on his socials claimed that the health ministry had indicated that it was to withdraw the 8 summons against the boys.

It also has been mentioned that two boys from the 8 members were physically hurt and are currently seeking medical assistance. It was further claimed that an Indian police officer who was present had been seen kicking the Tappe. Tappe is considered as Goddess Saraswati and kicking it is unacceptable.
Arun Dorasamy demands an answer from the authorities. He mentioned, “I was told that the Malay officers at the scene and at the Balai (police station) were very accommodative and polite.”
“This is common, we see many of such cases of our Indian officers handling Indians. We need no special treatment but decency in handling especially things related to culture & religion, refrain from unprofessional verbal abuses and intimidating gestures against suspects,” Arun stated.
His team will be meeting all the boys and the affected devotees over the weekend to enquire further information about the untoward incident.
“We are considering various forms of legal and integrity options against the officer(s) at this time as we are taking it to multiple parties including at the Bukit Aman level.”
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WATCH: Yasmin Nadiah’s Video On Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying has to stop immediately, cause it may start as a simple comment or criticism you share under a person’s picture or video but you may never know how it affects the person on the other side.
Yasmin Nadiah, a Malaysian actor has been a victim of cyberbullying for many years. Recently, she has expressed her feelings through a short video on Instagram sharing her personal experiences on the matter.
Click here to watch the full video:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CCQiL2xFhYK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Yasmin has debuted in Malaysian Tamil movies such as Ghora and Unakkagathane. The artist has also appeared in many music videos like Maya, Niwakaame, Uyirai Thodum, and her Inni Vendam making a great hit.
Keep up with Yasmin on Instagram here.
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Lightning Strike In Jempol Kills A Family Of Three!

This is so tragic.
A couple and their son were found dead in a goat shed in Felda Palong Enam. They were struck by lightning.
Jempol police chief Supt Muhd Nur Hishamuddin Hashim said in the incident at about 4 pm, the victims, S. Elangovan, 38, P. Kaliammah, 36, and their son, E. Vinesh, three, died at the scene.

Another child aged nine was injured on the leg in the incident.
Police also found seven goats and two dogs dead with burnt signs on the fur of the animals.
The post-mortem report of all victims found that they died of electric shock from lightning and the case was classified as sudden death.
Please be safe! Do not underestimate how severe lightning strikes can get!
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Trisha Completes 17 Years In Cinema!

Actor Trisha, is one of the most successful survivors of the Tamil film industry, and she has just completed her seventeen years in the field. Trisha continues to break the “life span” myth of actresses in the industry.
The support from media and love from millions of fans across the globe with no doubt makes Trisha the ‘Namma Veetu Ponnu’ of south Indian films. In her eighteenth year, Trisha has an awesome line-up of amazing projects in her kitty.
She will be seen playing a pivotal role in Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan. She has also been paired opposite Telugu Mega Star Chiranjeevi’s new action entertainer with Koratala Siva and a Malayalam biggie with Superstar Mohanlal directed by Jeethu Joseph. Besides these three star-studded films, Trisha’s action thriller Raangi is also getting ready for an early 2020 release.

The teaser of Raangi has generated positive response on the internet. 2019 was a memorable year for Trisha as she won almost all the major awards in south for her outstanding performance in 96. The last among her accolades will be the Filmfare Award (south) for Best Actress on Dec 21 for which she is the front runner.
Apart from her film commitments, being a UNICEF advocate, Trisha is also actively spreading awareness on how to save children from domestic violence and abuse. So 2020 is going to be a super busy year for Trisha with several biggies, shoots, and travel.
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Trilingual Signboard Stories Remain Untold; Its Time To Remember Them

Over the years, Indians have significantly contributed to Malaysia’s popular culture and growth. Truthfully, their unrecognised role is evident in the film industry, printing culture, the theatre and famous movies. If you look closely, the presence of Indians linger strongly in street names, temples and mosques, and a big part of the landscape and cultural heritage.
As Malaysians, we are so very used to observing signboards in Malay and English, but our colonial signboards were epic! It gave equal prominence to all the three languages. The picture below seems to be a random collection of a signboard, with Tamil inscriptions of Kuala Lumpur pictured during the Malaya period. Has anybody else come across this signboard?

According to Harvard University’s Prof Sunil Amrith, these tales were mostly overlooked, as the migrants left no record of their lives. A large component of intellectuals and merchants in the case of Indians migrated to South Africa, alongside the indentured sugar plantation workers. This is perhaps the reasoning behind the extensively written South African Indian diaspora, making it more significant partly due to the fact that Mahatma Gandhi also briefly lived in South Africa.
The Indian language consists of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Punjabi and a host of other Indian languages spoken by linguistic subgroups. There is no direct correlation between Tamil and the Indian identity, as Tamil is not used as the lingua franca in these subgroups. The presence of Tamil on public signs is also not as frequent as the presence of Mandarin or Cantonese. The second reason lies in the lower market value of the Tamil language.
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Based on the image above, the signboard are displayed in all three languages. The presence of all three languages on the signboard promotes the integration of minorities and helps prevent disputes among all three races.
In 2019, Melaka mounted 24 signboards in several languages, these signboards can be seen at the famous Jonker Walk, Jalan Tokong, Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Jalan Hang Jebat and Jalan Kampung Kuli.
Source: The Star
Trilingual sign boards should be welcomed! Its about time to get em’ signboards up in the rest of the country. Are you of the same opinion as me?
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Amala Paul Reveals She Is Dating Someone

It seems to be that Amala Paul has been busy in both her career and personal life.

The actor, who is preparing for the release of her upcoming film ‘Aadai’, recently confirmed that she is in a relationship. IN a recent interview, she said, “Nobody knows about it. I am actually seeing someone. After I read the script of the film I shared it first with him. He listened to the story and I was waiting for his reaction and what he would say. He then said that I had to really work on myself. And also that if I am doing this film, I have to give your hundered percent both physically and mentally and then not think about it.”
She also added, “The person I have become and the way I look at my work also I owe it to him. I have always been a rebel without a cause. True love healed me. Only a mother can give unconditional love with sacrifice. This person has also proved that he can sacrificing his career and quiting his job to be with me and support me because he knows my passion.”

Amala Paul was previously married to Director Vijay but the couple parted ways in 2016. Just recently, Director Vijay has remarried a doctor and Amala wished them nothing but happiness.

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Kevin Morais’ Murder Verdict Out On 10th July

The High Court has set July 10 for a decision on six accused in the murder of Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Anthony Kevin Morais, whose body was found in a barrel filled with concrete five years ago. Judge Datuk Azman Abdullah set the date after the submissions by both parties at the end of the defence case on Thursday (June 11).

The trial began on April 6,2016, with 84 witnesses, including 14 from the defence, called to testify. Lawyer Datuk N. Sivananthan, representing pathologist Colonel Dr R. Kunaseegaran, 57, who is the first accused, in his submission, among others, said that the evidence presented by the prosecution was insufficient to convict his client with the murder charge and that the motive raised by the prosecution did not prove his client was guilty.

“The motive raised by the prosecution is that the first accused (Kunaseegaran) allegedly held a grudge against the deceased and had planned and carried out the assassination of the deceased is fictitious and (based) on assumptions.
“In fact, the first accused testified during the defence that the deceased had actually helped him (in another case in the Shah Alam Court), ” he added.
He said even prosecution witnesses never claimed that his client had quarrelled, uttered any abusive remarks or expressed dissatisfaction with Morais, and that the investigating officer himself had confirmed that there was no evidence in the case to show any dispute between his client and the victim.
The lawyer said that there was no evidence provided by the prosecution to support the use of Section 34 of the Penal Code, because in proving that section, the prosecution had to show a joint intention among all the accused to commit the offence.
“It is an undisputed fact that the first accused was nowhere to be found in connection with the murder and disposal of the deceased Kevin Morais on Sept 3,2015 and Sept 4,2015, in addition to the record of the first accused proving that he was in the Klang area on the day of the incident (Sept 4,2015) and the phone records show that the first accused had never communicated with any other accused during the assassination and at any time,” he added.
Lawyer Datuk Sheelan Arjunan, who represented the other five accused – R. Dinishwaran, AK Thinesh Kumar, M. Vishwanath, S. Nimalan and S. Ravi Chandaran – raised the question of the existence of unknown DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) derived from a wire used to bind a gun in which Morais’ body was found.
Related:  T. Ravichandran Conquers Mount Everest For The Fourth Time, The First Malaysian To Accomplish Such A Feat“According to the testimony of the chemist, he claimed to have tested the DNA with 11 detainees including the DNA of all the accused.
“This is the question of whose DNA is on the wires – there is a possibility that the DNA is that of the actual killer, and if the accused had indeed killed the victim, their DNA would be on the wire. The DNA of the unknown person shows that there is another individual involved.
“Until today, the prosecution has failed to show where the victim was killed or who killed (him). There is no evidence to link the accused with the murder and there is no evidence that the accused killed the victim,” he added.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Saiful Edris Zainuddin, who is prosecuting the case with Deputy Public Prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin, said although Kunaseegaran was not seen anywhere in the murder case, the witness’s testimony showed the accused had motives for the killing.
He said the accused should “unite” to oppose the prosecution’s argument, but they had blamed one another when giving their evidence.
“The fact is that the prosecution’s ‘ammunition’ cannot be rebutted (by the defence) and there was no conclusion unless the prosecution succeeded in proving the case under Section 302 of the Penal Code,” he added.
On the existence of the DNA of an unknown person, Wan Shaharuddin argued that the court cannot ignore other evidence that had been adduced in court.
“The defence did not specify the testimony by the chemists that the DNA is weak. The chemist testified that many people handled the sack, among them the police, Civil Defence Department, where some of them wore gloves and some did not. The wire did not kill the victim, it only exists after the incident (murder).
“As such, it is safe to prosecute all the accused because all the evidence do not favour them and the testimony by all the accused is merely a denial and an afterthought, ” he added.
Kunaseegaran, 57, Ravi Chandran, 49, Dinishwaran, 28; Thinesh Kumar, 27; Vishwanath, 30; and Nimalan, 27, are charged with murdering Morais somewhere along Jalan Dutamas Raya Sentul and No. 1, Jalan USJ 1/6D, Subang Jaya, at between 7am and 8pm on Sept 4,2015.
They were charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, read together with Section 34 of the same law, and face the mandatory death sentence if convicted. – Bernama
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Kajal Aggarwal Will Be Starring In Telugu Remake Of Korean Film ‘Dancing Queen’!

Actor Kajal Aggarwal will star in the yet-untitled Telugu remake of popular Korean film, Dancing Queen. The film will be produced by Suresh Productions, the film will also star Allari Naresh in the lead. The director of the project is yet to be finalised.

The film tells a story of a couple, who in the midst of their mundane lives, decide to pursue their lost dreams.
On the career front, Kajal is currently shooting for Hindi film Mumbai Saga opposite John Abraham. She was recently signed for Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2, which marks her maiden collaboration with the veteran actor.
On signing Indian 2, Kajal had said:
“I’m really thrilled to be part of the project. I’m quite excited about my role and the skills I will get to learn on the job. I see signing Indian 2 as a step up in my career.”
Indian 2, which is gearing up for summer 2021 release, also stars Siddharth, Rakul Preet Singh and Priya Bhavani Shankar in key roles.
Kajal also has Tamil remake of Kangana Ranaut’s Queen awaiting release. Titled Paris Paris, the film has been directed by actor-filmmaker Ramesh Aravind.
She also has a Hollywood project in the pipeline. An Indo-American collaborative production, the film will star Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu in the lead.
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Perak Pasar Malams and Bazaars To Resume On June 15th

Starting from June 15th, the Perak government has given the green light to resume markets, including morning markets, night markets and bazaars under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO).
Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu said the reopening of markets and bazaars were under the locations selected by the local authorities.
Traders can refer to the locations opening all these markets with the local authorities in their respective districts.
All local authorities also agreed to only open several night markets. For example in Ipoh city, only 15 night market locations will be opened.

“This is because, we need to carry out operations in these markets following the local authority’s ability to manage enforcement according to the standard operating procedure (SOP) set and any markets that open without permission may be subject to action,” he said after chairing the Exco Meeting in Ipoh yesterday.
News Credit: Malay Mail
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R. Priyadarshimi Crowned Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020

R. Priyadarshimi was crowned Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020 last night, at a glitzy finale in Pavillion Hotel Kuala Lumpur. The 24 year old beat 34 women from all parts of the country to win the title.

Last year’s winner, Kokilam Kathrivailu, who was also the second runner up at the international pageant Mrs World 2019, passed on the crown to Priyadarshimi. The young entrepreneur took home RM 10,000 in cash along with a trophy and other prizes.
Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Priyadarshimi will be representing Malaysia at the next Mrs World pageant in Las Vegas, USA on the 6th of December 2020.
Priyadarshimi (middle) flanked by first runner up Dr Deepa Srinivasan (left) and second runner up, Dr Hani Farhana Hasrul Sani.
Deepa Sreenivasan, 32 from Kuala Lumpur and Dr Hani Farhana Hasrul Sani, 34 from Sabah finished second and third respectively.

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Keep up with Priyadarshimi’s journey as Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020 on her Instagram page here.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Unveils Wax Statue At Madame Tussauds New York

No. You are not seeing double.
After an illustrious career in the film industry in Hollywood and Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra Jonas has unlocked another milestone as she unveiled her ‘identical twin’. Popular wax museum, Madame Tussauds in New York has dedicated a wax statue in honour of Priyanka.

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A video was shared on Priyanka’s Instagram documenting the 6 month long process that led up to building her wax statue to her 35.5 million followers.The wax statue is dressed in a long flowing red gown and her hair is neatly tucked in a low chignon.
Priyanka is currently engaged in promotions for her upcoming Valentine’s Day romantic comedy ‘Isn’t It Romantic?’ starring Rebel Wilson. She also revealed on The Ellen Show that she will be producing a feature film based on Netflix’s Wild Wild Country.
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Liam Hemsworth in ‘Isn’t It Romantic?’
If there is one thing we are sure, nothing is going to slow Mrs. Chopra Jonas anytime soon.
Source: Hindustan Times
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Priya Anand & Tamannaah Films Release Tomorrow

Two actresses who haven’t graced the screens with Tamil films in a while will be doing so this weekend. Priya Anand’s LKG and Tamannaah’s Kanne Kalaimaane will both release on the 22nd of February.
LKG
This political satire features Priya Anand alongside RJ Balaji, who is making his debut as a lead actor. The Prabhu directorial will also feature Leon James behind the music compositions and PA Vijay and Vignesh Shivan as lyricists.
Apart from the lead duo, LKG stars Nanjil Sampath, J.K Rithesh, Ananth Vaidyanathan, Ramkumar Ganesan, Mayilsamy, Santhana Bharathi, Manobala, Ramesh Thilak, Aravind Akash, Vaibhav Reddy, Yogi Babu and Anandaraj.
The song Ethanai Kaalam from the 1954 film Malaikkallan was remixed by Leon James  and released as a single.

Kanne Kalaimaane
Tamannaah is back after a mediocre offering last year, Sketch. Kanne Kalaimaane is a rural drama that also stars Udhayanidhi Stalin, VTV Ganesh, Vasundhara Kashyap, Bobby Simha and Vadivukkarasi.
Kanne Kalaimaane will also mark the comeback of famed comedy duo, Senthil & Goundamani. The film will be a Yuvan Shankar Raja musical.

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Enga Veetu Mapillai: Baby Naveena Breaks Into Dance After Getting Eliminated

Things are heating up on Enga Veetu Mapillai!
On the latest episode of Enga Veetu Mapillai, Arya finds himself getting more and more attached to the girls. Every eliminated is getting more difficult for him – and he never did like saying goodbye to the girls.
In this elimination round, everyone was positive that it was Seetha Lakshmi who will be eliminated. It has been over a month and she hasn’t received even one ‘Token of Love’. On top of that, Arya doesn’t look very comfortable around her.

But to everyone’s surprise, Kunju (Seeta Lakshmi) was actually the first one to be called out to continue the journey with Arya.
The bottom two was down to Naveena and Abarnathy. Eventually, it was his baby, Naveena, who was eliminated instead. Even though he doesn’t quite feel the romantic attraction, Arya said that she will always be his baby, his best friend.
Naveena accepted his decision. She even requested for music and danced with everyone so she could leave in style!
Enga Veetu Mapillai is now down to 5 girls – Susanna, Abarnathy, Agatha, Seetha Lakshmi, and Swetha.

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Glow This March With Skin Master’s Medi-Spa Deals In Conjunction With International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day (8 March 2023) is a celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements worldwide and definitely not leaving out female empowerment.
Of all days, this date marks a special one for all women and they deserve a day of self-care and pampering. And if you are looking for a space or special treatment to wind down, feel calm, and lift your spirit, we have got you the PERFECT place to go.
Skin Master Medi-Spa

Skin Master Medi– Spa focuses on bringing the best in all types of skin treatment. Established in 2017 by co-founders Dr. Wishnu and Dr. Ravinpreet they have the best-trained doctors and beauticians that help effectively treat a variety of skin conditions.
In conjunction with International Women’s Day, Skin Master Medi-Spa is delighted to offer fantastic discounts for the whole month of March to celebrate women everywhere. On offer are a variety of medi facial treatments and other services to choose from for this wholesome month. Skin Master Medi-Spa intends to provide customers with the finest possible skin care services utilizing the latest in innovative laser and aesthetic technologies.

Skin Master gives every woman the opportunity to achieve their most gorgeous glow. Skin Master’s products are created with dermatological-grade ingredients to enhance the vitality and radiance of youthful skin. Balancing the science of youthful skin with technological innovation is required to preserve it for years to come. Skin Master helps young women maintain the beauty of their skin while addressing concerns specific to them, including sensitivity, dryness, dullness, and the very first signs of aging. Also, Skin Master Medi-Spa stands alone as an effective and modern skincare line that focuses primarily on skin preservation and is specially formulated for youthful skin.
A total of 13 medifacial services and 12 other supplementary services ranging from skincare and hair care to weight loss management are provided by the experts at Skin Mater Medi-Spa. These are a few top recommended services that one should experience this month in conjunction with International Women’s Day.

Carbon Peel + Oxygen Infusion Combo Facial
An innovation that treats the skin at a deeper level to produce improved anti-aging outcomes is the 3-in-1 facial. It has been the crowd’s favorite since 2017 as it fixes the damage of one’s skin from the past. This service is best known to rejuvenate, oxygenate, and exfoliate and is recommended to those who have combination skin.
Dermaplaning + Hydrafacial
These two treatments are top-notch and work wonders together. Dermaplaning and hydra facial are two facial rejuvenation procedures that work together to effectively eliminate most skin issues.
Signature Facial
This mix of laser, skin-tightening and oxygen infusion procedures helps improve its effectiveness. This service is known to be a genie in a bottle by fulfilling one’s wish to uplift, tighten and enlighten their skin.
Body Sculpting
Founder and director of Skin Master Medi-Spa, Dr. Ravinpreet created Skin Master Body Sculpting 3-Step Therapy that consists of cavitation, radio frequency, and vacuum therapy for all body type issues, including cellulite, skin tightening, fat reduction, inch loss, and muscle tightening as she believes that not every treatment is created equal, and not every treatment is suitable for every problem.
Diode Laser Hair Reduction
At Skin Master, experts safely treat all skin types and hair colors by using a real laser, such as an 810nm diode with FDA approval for such treatment on all skin types. Diode laser hair removal is the procedure that has been shown to be the safest, quickest, and most efficient for patients of every skin tone/hair color combination, despite any skin tone/hair color combination on an individual.
The Effective Men’s Facial you can fit in your lunch break – Hydrocarbon Facial (A combination of Carbon Peel Laser & Hydrafacial)
One of the most well-liked skin treatments for guys is the hydrafacial. Deep cleansing, exfoliation (lifting dead skin cells), extractions (clearing out pores), and soothing hydration are all steps in the three-step procedure. It is considered a “one-stop-shopping” treatment since it addresses so many issues. Adding on Carbon Laser, sometimes known as carbon peel, is an innovative laser treatment that is absolutely painless and promises minimal to zero downtime. People with oily skin, blackheads, enlarged pores, dull skin, and acne problems can greatly benefit from this treatment.
HIFU face
HIFU for V shape, Jawline, Double Chin, and Face Contouring Treatment at Skin Master . This is a non surgical face lift and the outcome gives an immediate visible transformation. Adding to it there will be an improvement that one can notice within two to four weeks.
EMS – Sculpt
EMS-SCULPT is the world’s first treatment that helps customers to build muscle and sculpt their bodies, non-invasively. It can also be used for an entirely non-invasive buttock-toning treatment. Muscles shape the body, and EMS-SCULPT may speed up the fitness journeys of your patients and help them reach their body goals.
Fat Freezing
Fat freezing technology targets and reduces fat cells in problem areas of the body and tightens the skin – with no surgery and no downtime. It’s time to freeze your fat away, lose weight, and love the skin you’re in.
Skin Master, Dr. Wishnu, and Dr. Ravinpreet Kaur said they are delighted to offer treatments to both men and women, but just for this month, they are giving great promo deals for all ladies in conjunction with International Women’s Day. Also, their, major goal is to enable individuals to have healthier skin without having to wear a lot of makeup.

On this International Women’s Day, new customers at Skin Master Medi-Spa Q Sentral,Ipoh,Seremban and Johor Bahru outlets would receive a 20% discount on all treatments subject to the terms and conditions that apply. This deal is also extended to clients who refer a friend.

Healthy skin is a reflection of overall wellness

For further information do visit Skinmaster’s official website and follow their Facebook and Instagram page for more details on the latest promotions, or walk into their outlets at Q Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley, Ipoh, Seremban, and Johor Bahru for a personal no-commitment consultation.
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Inspector Sheila Shares Beneficial Tips on Ways to Protect Oneself Against Scammers

Technology has been a great blessing to us in this last year or so, as the whole world stayed pretty much indoors to fight the pandemic, many tasks have been done via the internet including the way in which we earn an income.
However, too much technology can also be bad. We are prone to many vulnerabilities in the digital world and if we aren’t vigilant about it, we can fall prey to the evil that exist within the realms of technology. Hence, distinguishing between good and evil whilst protecting ourselves from their snares is crucial.
When discussing the bad things that people do nowadays on the tech front, the word ‘scam’ will come through our minds. What exactly is a scam? A scam is a deceptive scheme or trick used to defraud someone of money or personal information.
If someone calls and asks for information that isn’t necessary, don’t give it to them because it’s most likely a scam.
A recent video shared by a Facebook user, Surendran Balaraman, provides a clear understanding of the subject. Inspector Sheila from the Commercial Crime Investigation Department discusses the type of scams and, perhaps more importantly, how we should protect ourselves, in the video.
She sternly stated that personal information such as your identity card number, debit or credit card details, username and password for your online banking and transactions, cheque number, pictures of bank cards or identity card copy should never be revealed over phone calls or Whatsapp.
If you receive such calls, end them immediately and head to the local police station to cross-check your records.
Inspector Sheila also asserts that there are scammers who prey on people who make online purchases. So, bear in mind to only shop on secure websites. However, if you want to make a purchase through Facebook or Instagram, she recommends double-checking the bank account provided by the PDRM CCID portal under the category of ‘Semak Mule.’
Remember, if there has been a previous police case on that particular bank account, you should not initiate any transactions. Also, when purchasing from secure sites such as Shoppee or Lazada, it is preferable to complete the transaction within the application rather than over Whatsapp.
Not only that, but transferring your money to a registered company account rather than an individual account is considered a smarter choice.
When it comes to all of these different types of scams, one in particular needs to be addressed vigorously, and that being none other than investment scams. Any investment that promise guaranteed returns in a ridiculously short period of time has to be investigated and avoided at all cost.
That’s a huge warning sign. It’s a scam. For this form of scam, you should first check to see if the investment company approaching you is registered with Bank Negara.
Overall, what she is attempting to convey is that you should never reveal personal information over phone calls or WhatsApp. Never send money to a third party without first verifying their legitimacy.
Do remember that if you find yourself in this situation, please go to your nearest police station, as they will be able to assist and advise you on what to do next or perhaps carry out an immediate investigation.
Listen to what Inspector Sheila has to say here!
PDRM CCID site: https://semakmule.rmp.gov.my
BANK NEGARA MALAYSIA: https://www.bnm.gov.my
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Dev Review: A Made-in-China Version of Vaaranam Aayiram

Dev feels like it’s made by a fan of Gautham Vasudev Menon’s Vaaranam Aayiram. Consider the following parallels. The GVM movie stars Suriya, who plays a passionate, happy-go-lucky guy that lives his life to the fullest. Here, our protagonist, Dev is played by… Suriya’s younger brother, Karthi, a passionate, happy-go-lucky guy that lives his life to the fullest and tells his friends to do so too. In both movies, the dad characters (there, Suriya in a double role; here Prakash Raj) are calm, composed and laidback individuals who support their sons in all their pursuits.
There, the movie opens with the Suriya character in a military chopper on route to Kashmir for a mission. A tragedy then takes the film to a flashback about kinship and doomed romance. Here, we start atop Mount Everest. Unforeseen circumstances kicks us back many, many moons ago, where we witness a story about friendship and… doomed romance.

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This isn’t a critique or judgement, by the way. I’m merely pointing out the uncanny similarities between both these films. When it comes to film, the stories matter less than the storytelling. But the storytelling (mainly the writing) here, by Rajath Ravishankar, is quite often baffling. When we first meet Dev, we fall in love with his spiritedness. He loves travelling, cliff dives without thinking and firmly believes in making a career out of his passion. He tells his best friend to stop worrying about money, forget about engineering and focus on his talents. He brought back memories of the Aamir Khan character in 3 Idiots.
But the thing is, slightly later in the film, we learn that Dev comes from an extremely wealthy family — and unlike Ryan Reynolds in The Proposal, he lives off his daddy’s money. He’s just out of college but already drives a convertible. He also has more swanky sports bikes than I do clothes. Now we’re judging him. It’s easy for a guy who has all the money in the world without needing to lift a finger to say “stop worrying about money.” His personality isn’t a product of self-discovery, he’s just a carefree RKOI (Rich Kid of Instagram).

What about Dev’s romantic pursuit? In Vaaranam Aayiram, Suriya and the Sameera Reddy character hit it off in the train. There’s actual sexual chemistry between the two. They go on dates. Only then does Suriya drop everything and run to the US to woo her. Here, Dev sees her (Rakul Preet Singh’s Meghna) profile on Facebook and starts stalking her. When she shows disinterest, he buys a bunch of helium balloons that spell out her name and lets em fly outside her office window, as a grand gesture. When she’s still not interested, he persists. All of this would be fine if the film came with a woke twist ala 500 Days of Summer or Vinnaithandi Varuvaya, but it doesn’t, so we’re left feeling like it’s 1995.
But then Rajath Ravishankar does something unexpected. He cheekily flips the script and reverses the traditional gender roles. Without us realising, Dev becomes a movie about an arm candy dude who’s in love with a self-sufficient, heel-rocking, coat-suit wearing, big-time entrepreneur who’s ferociously sexy. She wants him to drive her around, to always be there when she gets home from work, to essentially ‘cook and clean’ for her. And he’s more than willing to do it.
This could be a fun satire, I thought to myself. But even this interesting conceit is undercut by writing that is just plain mystifying, as Meghna is slowly turned into an insufferable vamp and the film becomes one about obsession. Meghna’s obsession, though, isn’t gradual or nuanced, rather it’s overt and outright ridiculous — it actually made me chuckle.

Dev also follows the Vaaranam Aayiram template and drops a sombre bomb which eventually leads to our protagonist on a self-actualising journey (there, Suriya builds his body and joins the military; here, Dev decides to climb Mount Everest). The difference is, the Gautham Menon movie deals with the shocking and depressing death of Saamera Reddy’s Meghana (holy shit! I just realised the similarity between both the love interests’ names) which causes Suriya to spiral out of control and become a drug and alcohol addict. The sequences are painful to watch and Suriya delivers one of his best acting performances in the Ava Enna song which brings tears to my eyes to this day.
Here, the bomb is less impactful — a grenade compared to Gautham Menon’s nuclear. In fact, when the “big moment” happens, you kinda feel it’s best for both parties. Rajath Ravishankar also doesn’t give enough room for the sadness to simmer. He just rushes through it (perhaps it’s for the best, considering how little we’re invested in any of these characters at this point). As a result, our fist isn’t clenched and blood isn’t pumping when Dev trains to scale Everest.

But Dev does have its charming moments. Both Karthi and Rakul Preet Singh have more than enough charisma between the two of them to get us through most of the first half and some parts of the second (I do find enjoyment in romance movies centred around good looking people). There are also some brilliant moments of humour that caught me off guard — the scene in the car where Karthi calls the girl “sister” comes to mind.
But watching the film, I couldn’t help but wonder why the need for over the top mass-y fight sequences in an unmass-y film? Why does a romantic pursuit of a woman need to include a poorly cut, thrill-less ‘fast & furious’ sequence? And how — dear lord HOW — is Dev scaling the steepest part of Mount Everest without any equipment? Thank you, next!
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Payanam Vol 2 – Illakiyamozhi; A Parent-Child Love Story Like No Other

Are you one of those people who keeps a log of special memories? It could be a reminiscence of your pets or your parents. Documenting memories isn’t always necessary to ensure that we don’t forget the experience, but it can also serve as a reminder of a time when we can look back and smile. Because when events occur, the only thing that remains is the memory. So why not document it?
Payanam which means “journey,” is more along those lines. Thiviyah, a well-known and successful Saree draper, recently released a VLOG-based music video, Payanam Vol 2 – Illakiyamozhi in which she documented all of her daughter’s memories since she was pregnant.

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Santosh Logandran composed this song, which was sung by the composer and Naaraayini Balasubramaniam. Thiviyah wrote the lyrics to this song herself, and she expresses her daughter’s journey through her captivating words.
Payanam Vol 2 – Illakiyamozhi is said to be a continuation of Payanam Vol 1 Mannavanin Mannaivi, in which she covered the story of her love journey with her husband, Stylomannavan, a well-known Malaysian artiste, from the day they met until their marriage.
She also informed us that the husband and wife duo intend to perform this musical catalogue every year in order to document their soulful memories. Isn’t that a lovely thing?
If you haven’t already watched and listened to the music video, you should do so to experience the magical sight of their journey and possibly be inspired.
Payanam Vol.1 – Mannavannin Mannaivi

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Payanam Vol.2 – Illakiyamozhi

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Trisha To Play Leading Role As A Detective In ‘Kuttrapayirchi’

Yesssss to girl power!
Actress Trisha has signed yet another female-centric film, Kuttrapayirchi, set to be directed by Verniq.
Kuttrapayirchi is based on a true story – Trisha’s character is based on the life of Rajani Pandit, India’s first female detective. Rajani Pandit, also known as India’s Sherlock, is famous for solving a lot of complicated cases during her time.
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The film, set in 1980s, will also feature Priyamani, Surbhi and Super Subburayan alongside Trisha. Kuttrapayirchi will be produced by G.Vivekanandan under the banner Sri Guru Jothi Films.
“It is based on detective Rajani Pandit and all incidents are based on true events. She solved a lot of complicated cases in her time. I liked the script because of the complexities — she’s been forced to change identity so many times for her work,” Times of India quoted Trisha as saying.

“That had a very interesting dimension since it’s basically one person undertaking different roles. And yes, there is a lot of homework to do more so because she’s real.”
“In fact, we begin the pre-production work and look tests in the first week of February. We should begin shooting for the film in March,” Trisha added.
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The Indian Government Releases Comics To Create Coronavirus Awareness

The Indian Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has come up with an unique idea to spread awareness of COVID-19 amongst kids.
The Ministry has come up with a graphic novel for children, named ‘Kids, Vaayu, and Corona’.
Aaditya Khaiwal, Vof Ankur School in Chandigarh and Lakshya Khaiwal from Chitkara International School, Chandigarh have helped with the story line. Sonali Verma and Shruti Govil of Punjab University were in charge of the graphics.
The school kids as well as Anchita Thakur and Kirti Dutt of the Punjab University have contributed to the content of the comic book.
Here are some pictures from the book:

Dr. Ravindra Khaiwal, Additional Professor of Environment Health Department of Community Medicine and Dr. Suman Mor, Associate Professor and Chairperson Department of Environment Studies created the comic book to make children aware of the threat of coronavirus and how to remain safe through simple precautionary steps.
Health Minister is also planning to translate this book into various Indian languages.
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VAA MACHA VAA REBORN! Samba Away With Santesh, Balan Kash, Arunboii And The Legendary Darkkey

Malaysian artists Santesh, Balan Kash, Arunboii and The Legendary Darkkey dropped a Samba Rock version of Vaa Macha Vaa. The beat was composed by our renowned local icon, Santesh.
Macha Barber produced this brotherhood anthem. You can witness the fun by watching the video that Santesh, Balan Kash, and Arunboii along with the Legendary Darkkey whom were having a great time shooting this.
Previously, the Indian playback singer Gana Bala sang a version of this song in the 2016 film Pazhaya Vannarapetai. The original Vaa Macha Vaa was done by the late S P Balasubramanyam in the 1980 film Vandi Chakkaram featuring popular actors Sivakumar and Saritha.
You can watch this on Rentak Angkasa YouTube channel.

Recently, Balan Kash and CJ Janesh, a video creator just released a TikTok video featuring this song, which has gone viral on social media with 15.4k views. Check this out!

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Shriya Saran Lands A Pivotal Role In SS Rajamouli’s RRR!

Shriya Saran, who was last seen on screen in NTR Kathanayakudu, has revealed in an Instagram chat session that she is part of SS Rajamouli’s upcoming magnum opus RRR. She confirms that she has a very emotional role which will be seen in the flashback episode.

She said,
“I have an emotional role in the film that comes during the flashback episodes. I will be shooting with Ajay Devgn for the role in RRR. Hope to join the sets once the coronavirus lockdown gets lifted and international flights resume,”
This will be her reunion with Rajamouli after 15 years. She had previously worked with him 2005 Telugu action-drama Chatrapathi, which starred Prabhas in the lead. Shriya also revealed she has two Tamil films in her kitty. She recently completed shooting for Naragasooran and Sandakkari.
RRR, which stands for Roudram Ranam Rudhiram, will be SS Rajamouli’s next big release after the Baahubali series. RRR will be a fictional story set in 1920s pre-independent era and it will be based on few years in the lives of two real heroes and well-known revolutionaries – Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem.
The film also stars Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Olivia Morris and Samuthirakani in key roles.
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WATCH: Trisha And Gautham Menon Come Together For A Lockdown Video!

Gautham Menon and Trisha have teamed up for a project during the lockdown. Trisha decided to give the audience a sneak peek of the film that they are a part of.
In the video, Gautham is seen instructing Trisha to change the settings of her camera, ahead of the shoot. It is unclear whether they have joined hands for a short film or a music video.
Sharing the video, Trisha wrote, “What a fun morning. Can’t wait to show you guys what we filmed. Thank you @menongautham (sic).”
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Trisha and Gautham Menon have earlier teamed up for two films – Vinnaithaandi Varuvaya and Yennai Arindhaal.
Recently, the short film Family featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Chiranjeevi, Rajinikanth, Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra and others went viral on social media. Kamal Haasan and composer Ghibran came up with a music video titled Arivum Anbum.
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Pilot Alleges New SOP by Air Asia India Violates Passenger Safety

Pilot Gaurav Taneja, recently tweeted that he had been suspended by Air Asia India for standing up for safe operations of an aeroplane and its passengers. He was then suspended by the airline.

Today I have been officially suspended from @AirAsiaIndian for standing up for safe operations of an aircraft and its passengers.@AwakenIndia #SabkeLiye
— Gaurav Taneja (@flyingbeast320) June 14, 2020

On Monday, he posted a detailed video on his YouTube channel, titled “Reasons behind suspension from my pilot job.”
Gaurav alleged the airline has instructed its pilots to do 98% of landings in Flap 3 mode, which results in lesser fuel usage. He said if a pilot does not do 98% of landings in Flap 3 mode, the airline considers it a violation of its standard operating procedure (SOP).
“To accomplish targets, they will do Flap 3 landings without considering whether it is safe or unsafe. This directly impacts the passenger safety,” Gaurav stated in his video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=zSuDRcu15H0&feature=emb_logoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Reason Behind Suspension from my Pilot Job (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=3&v=zSuDRcu15H0&feature=emb_logo)

Observing the issue, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation of India took to Twitter to affirm that an interrogation concerning the issue will be taken. He also guaranteed that fundamental advances will be attempted after the findings of the interrogation.
More updates to follow!
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