Suvitra Murugayah, An Aspirant Shares Her Journey Of Venturing Into Various Fields

We know that during the pandemic, most of us experience burnout because we are unable to cope with the stress of this new normal. Everything went online, which none of us could have predicted two years ago.
However, if we believe that this outbreak has only resulted in stress and burnout, we are mistaken; for some, this pandemic has brought more prospects and possibilities.
Take, for example, the story of a young woman who is only 22 years old. “The online method has made juggling both my education and my part-time work easier for me,” she says.
Suvitra Murugayah is a multi talented individual who has dabbled in a variety of fields at such a young age and has never let anything stand in her way of achieving her full potential.
She has brought great pride to her family as the first born!
During the lockdown, she took advantage of the benefits that came with everything going online and became a Mandarin teacher. She considered teaching this extra language she had learned to others and she had to take online classes for her university studies too.
She studied Mandarin at a language centre and began teaching Mandarin one-on-one in September 2020. The notes she provides in her classes are all self-written by this young lass.
“I started teaching students so that I don’t forget the language. Eventually it sustained for a year.
Since her profession is off to a great start, she will take her teaching skills a notch further by collaborating with Pusat Tuisyen Arena Matriks as their official Mandarin Teacher beginning in June 2021.
“I discovered teaching is nothing less than art – to understand the mechanism of the student and to provide explanations according to their understanding level is a challenging, yet an interesting element in being a teacher.
Suvitra also stated that she has never been bored while teaching and sees each class as a new experience with each and every student. Her students range from age 8 till 50.
“Seeing my students pronouncing those words correctly brings a wide smile on my face. It just makes my day.
Suvitra speaks six languages in addition to Mandarin: Tamil, Telugu, English, Malay, and a little Punjabi. She has excelled in her studies all throughout, earning 7 As in the UPSR examination and 11 As in SPM. She is currently an undergraduate student at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM).
She has also been very involved in extracurricular activities since she was in primary school. This talented young lady has always demonstrated her leadership qualities, from being President of the Indian Cultural Club at Perak Matriculation College to being a public speaker in school and emcee in various programmes at her university.
Suvitra is also a freelance translator for The Aquaphobic Polyglot. She does translation for Mandarin novels, applications, cartoon episodes and more.
She is not only an exceptional student and has great leadership qualities, but she is also musically inclined. Suvitra is also a highly skilled veena player who completed her arangetram on March 20, 2021, under the tutelage of Isaikalamani Srimathi Mohana Priya Anand.
Related:  'Panas Talk with Vikadakavi' is Set to Bring The Heat on 19 May!“I joined Padmini Vidyalaya in 2007, and then went to continue from Sriman Ramachandran (Maestro Musical Instrument) in 2008. In 2009 , I finally joined Sri Ragam Vidyalaya to pursue both Veena and Sangeetham.
After dedicating 14 years of her life learning Carnatic music, she graduated as ‘Veena Visharatha’ and has performed in various occasions like navarathri and more.
“Arangetram took me 8 months of continuous training.It was only possible due to online learning brought by COVID-19. If I were to stay on campus, this wouldn’t have been possible.
Suvitra expresses her training for arangetram, teaching mandarin classes, being a student was nothing less than a ‘tsunami attack’ in her life.
When we asked her about the motivation that drove her to venture in many fields she said;
“Since young I have been trained to multitask. I have been a public speaker, sports person, singing in school performances ever since schooling periods. Amma had always pushed me to perform beyond my comfort zone. I have been training since I was very young, it doesn’t feel like a new pressure now…The pressure had always been on me since I was young.
Participating in a variety of activities necessitates a significant amount of time management, and as Suvitra does, she will divide her time for each and every activity she is doing. She prioritises her time and sleeps only 5 to 6 hours per day. Not any longer.
“True success requires sacrifices,” as the saying goes. Similarly, she had made certain sacrifices along her journey of attaining numerous things.
“I sacrifice my family time, rest time. There were days where I didn’t get to sleep properly.But all the sacrifices felt so much worth it in the end.
After working as a Mandarin teacher, this ambitious individual has now taken on the role of a veena teacher. “COVID-19 has introduced a new way of living as well as learning,” she says.
Suvitra also wanted to take this opportunity to express her gratitude to those who have supported her to get to where she is now.
“Thanks to my parents for being supportive enough to take such a heavy burden when things were not a bed of roses during this pandemic. It was because of them I was able to accomplish my dream. It was because of their motivation and support that I was able to complete it. Thank you for letting me pursue my dreams and goals.
“A huge thanks to my brothers for being the biggest pillar of strength and showering me with so much love and support whenever I needed them the most. Thanks to my friends who have been supporting me every step. Any goal cannot be achieved alone it also depends on the support from family members,friends .
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REVIEW: Thalapathy Vijay Amps-Up With Razor Sharp Moves In Action-Comedy Flick, BEAST

As stated in the sneak peak of Beast, the movie is ‘meaner’ and Vijay is stronger than ever!
Ever since the much-awaited Thalapathy’s biggie Beast dropped a bombshell around worldwide theatres, it has created a heebie-jeebie feeling among the fans. The hype around the film was contagious and its makers made sure it stayed that way till the film was released.
But, did the Nelson-directorial lived up to the mania built around it, or was it just for the sake of satisfying Thalapathy’s fans?
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Touted to be an action-comedy flick, Nelson leaves his signature in quite a few places. In a refreshing change, the action-thriller begins with Vijay (Veeraraghavan) playing the role of ex-RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) senior officer who is mentally disturbed after one of his missions takes the life of an innocent kid. After the tragic incident, he left the agency and took on a new job at his girlfriend’s company. For a business meeting, Vijay visits a mall in Chennai that has been under the control of terrorists.  They demand the release of their leader, who is held captive by India. So, will Vijay help the Indian government release the 250 hostages?
One thing is for sure, where Vijay and Pooja Hegde have their ample space to shine on the screen with their hilarious dance moves to catchy song Arabic Kuttu which has garnered over 300 million views to date.
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Despite witnessing Vijay’s great performances, the intriguing tale draws you with its cunning traps, but it loses the pace when it switches between a quick auctioneer, a cliched love story, and a light comedy. The extremely convenient love scenes doesn’t help the script to create a strong chemistry connection with the leading pair.
Related:  Thalapathy Vijay's Birthday Special: Leo's First Look And The First Promo For "Naa Ready" Are Out NowOn the music front, Anirudh’s foot-tapping background score gives us a virtual reality-dance floor when Arabic Kuttu and Jolly O Gymkhana were played in the theatre.
Needless to say, the full action packed energising flick was composed well. With top-notch visuals and pulsating action scenes, the film shines remarkably. A special mention to Manoj Paramahamsa, the mastermind’s brain behind stunning cinematography and the aerial shots are especially captivating. Besides that, Anbariv’s stunt choreography is outstanding and detailed. The visual spectacle that unfolds in front of you cannot be experienced in your house as the sound design specially made for us to enjoy the action-packed flick in theatres.
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Watch the full trailer here:

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Beast; is worth the wait, but it has minor hiccups and could’ve been more tightly punch-packed.
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Can Atharvaa Bring Something New To This Police Officer Role?

Atharvaa may be a talented actor, but he unfortunately brings nothing new to the role of a Tamil Nadu police officer. The teaser of his next film, 100, was released recently.
But we aren’t impressed by the teaser. Atharvaa’s character, SI Varun Kumar could easily be replaced by DCP Duraisingam or DCP Aarusaamy. You guessed it, the same old I’m-a-strict-policeman-don’t-you-dare-mess-with-me role.
Directed by Sam Anton, 100 is set to hit screens this May. The film appears to centre around the crime of harassing women, a hot issue in South India of late. 100 also stars Hansika, Yogi Babu, Mime Gopi, Bose Venkat and Radharavi.

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The Very Talented Adithya Bhaskar Of ’96’ Fame Is Signing His Next Film!

Adithya Bhaskar, son of ace comedy and character artiste MS Bhaskar, made his debut as the younger version of Vijay Sethupathi’s charcter Ram in the smash hit movie 96. The Tamil film turned out to be one of the biggest hits last year following which its remake rights for Telugu and Kannada were lapped up.

The young actor who was waiting for a good role since his debut has now bagged an interesting offer. He will be playing the lead role in the Prasath Murugesan directorial, confirm sources. The director made his debut with the Sasi Kumar starrer Kidaari.
While the prep work for the Adithya Bhaskar starrer is on, director Prasath Murugesan is busy giving the finishing touches for his upcoming web series, titled Queen. He directed Queen in association with Gautham Menon and it is set for premiere on the digital platform on December 13.
Queen is a web series on the late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalitha. Recently, the first look of this web series was unveiled creating curiosity among the netizens. Seasoned actor Ramya Krishnan will be seen playing Jayalalithaa in this web series. Anjana Jayaprakash, Anikha, Indrajith Sukumaran, Vamsi Krishna, Vineeth and Ranjith form the supporting cast of this web series.
More updates to follow!
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Usaha Tegas Group Celebrates Young Artists Through Heritage Art Competition

From graceful dance moves of Bharatnatyam to amazing Indian sculptures, the Indian culture is blessed with the beautiful diversity of art and culture.
However, in the blind race of modernization and social issues that might be stuck in the distant past, many Indian youths are seen as invisible in the art forum. Society should play important role in encouraging kids to participate in art programmes that help enhance their hidden talents. That brings us to the topic that many Indians are not aware of such programmes that can actually provide golden opportunities for their children.
A long-standing component of Usaha Tegas Group’s corporate social responsibility programmes, Usaha Tegas Heritage is held annually, invites Malaysian students from public and private institutes of higher learning to submit artworks across five categories, oil/acrylic painting, mixed media, printmaking, charcoal/pencil/ink drawing, and watercolor. All under a specified theme relating to cultural heritage.
This year, Usaha Tegas Heritage 2022 themed “Intangible Malaysian Cultural Heritage” succeeded in attracting 235 entries by students from over 30 institutions of higher learning across the country. Winners were announced at the Usaha Tegas Heritage Art Competition 2022 prize-giving ceremony held on 15 December at Element Kuala Lumpur hotel.

Director of UTSB Management Sdn Bhd, Shaharul Rezza Hassan said the competition has become a celebrated annual platform for encouraging, recognising, and promoting aspiring Malaysian young artists, but also acts to create an important repository of contemporary artworks reflective of Malaysia’s unique, rich and dynamic cultural heritage through their eyes.
“This year’s competition invited students to submit artworks under the more specific theme of ‘Intangible Malaysian Cultural Heritage’ and the winning works capture not only the easily visible and recognisable symbols of the rich cultural traditions that thrive across our country, but also the hard work, wisdom, and stories of our parents, grandparents, and ancestors, and what we share as our natural environmental heritage,” he added.
Usaha Tegas Heritage’s judging panel this year was led by master printmaker, artist Encik Juhari Said, Head of Fine Art at Malaysian Institute of Art, and multi-disciplinary artist, Ms. Bibi Chew, Penang-based heritage building conservationist, Ar. Parama Nathan and National Art Gallery senior curator, Encik Syahrul Niza.
Over RM80,000 was awarded to all 24 winners to encourage them further develop their skills and pursue their talents on the professional stage. The first prize from each category receives RM 8,000.00. The second, third, and consolation prize winners each received RM 3,000.00, RM 2,000.00, and RM 500.00, respectively.

Wise words by Ar. Parama Nathan DJN
Ar Parama Nathan is an architect by profession. He is a registered Professional Architect with Lembaga Arkitek Malaysia (LAM), with corporate status awarded by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia (PAM). He is also a registered Professional Interior Designer with the Institute Perekabentuk Dalaman Malaysia-IPDM (Malaysian Institute of Interior Designers).
An elected Council Member of Pertubuhan Arkitek Malaysia, Parama sits as Chairman of PAM’s Northern Chapter and as Co-Chairman on PAM’s Government, Community & Industrial Liaison Committee, and serves on the Professional Practice Committee. He is also an accredited Green Building Index Facilitator.
During an interview with Varnam Malaysia Parama Nathan shared his concern about the lack of Indian community and students participating in such events.
“The obsession and social perception of many Indian communities that urge their children to focus on medicines and engineering should be kept aside for a moment. It’s time for them to understand that some kids prefer going for arts and sports because it’s simply how they express their creativity and emotional perceptions”, said Parama Nathan.
Youths on the other side should put aside the mentality of chasing money and set an ideology of money chasing you instead. This is possible if an individual is wholly passionate about the job they are doing.
Parama Nathan added that many from other communities are discovering their cultural treasures through art- name it from painting right up to music and sculptures, which is amazing. Indians are artistic people too and have an amazing legacy, let’s not lose it and reconnect to the current millennials. With platforms like Usaha Tegas Heritage, youths can unleash their artistry talents. Don’t look for shortcuts and put enough effort to get exactly what you want, concluded Parama Nathan.
The poet who is brought to tears writes the best lyrics – Ar. Parama Nathan DJN
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Simbhu to Play Villain in Venkat Prabhu Movie?

A few weeks ago, director Venkat Prabhu (Mankatha, Biriyani) announced that after his upcoming movie, Party, he’ll be turning his attention to political drama Maanadu and has even cast Simbhu in the leading role. This, of course, got fans of both Venkat Prabhu and Simbhu excited.
Now, Times of India reports that Simbhu will not be the protagonist of the film, but an antagonist. However, considering we don’t have much information on the film just yet, we’re unsure if Simbhu will be playing a conventional mass-y villain or a more grounded character. Only time will tell.

On a separate note, gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated film, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam helmed by the acclaimed Mani Ratnam. The film also stars Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay (the hot villain from Yennai Arindhaal), Arvind Swami, Jyothika, Prakash Raj, and many many more. It’ll be hitting the big screens in September later this year, the same month as Vetri Maaran’s Vada Chennai.
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Ways To Replace Your Damaged Ringgit With A New One

Prior to the introduction of money, humans used the barter system as a medium of exchange. Money now has been digitalised as the economy and the globe have evolved.
The majority of individuals today choose to pay using credit cards or e-wallets. However, many of us prefer to have a little amount of cash with us because some vendors still accept cash.
As we all know, the devastating flood that occurred in December of last year wrecked havoc in people’s lives and caused damage to their homes and belongings.
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Aside from their homes being completely wrecked due to the floods, the victims were spotted on social media sites uploading photos and videos of destroyed Ringgit notes.
Don’t be worried, we have some good news for you. By exchanging your damaged Ringgit, you may now be able to obtain new Ringgits.
Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has posted instructions on how to exchange damaged notes on their official Instagram account.
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For the exchange process, you can go to any nearby bank branch, even if you don’t have an account there.
The notes that can be exchanged meet the following criteria:
1. Non-destructive
2. Original, not a counterfeit
3. No holes, rips, tape, or missing portions of the banknote
4. Has a uniform brightness and is free of soiling.
5. Free of ink wear, especially on the picture of Seri Paduka Baginda Yang di-Pertuan Agong
If your banknotes are burnt, crumpled, pierced, shrunk, tape-repaired, or the ink has worn out, you should exchange them immediately.
Before swapping your notes, there are three things you should keep in mind.
1. The exchange rate and payment schedule will be determined by the condition of the damaged notes.
2. You will be paid on the same day for simple occurrences of damaged notes.
3. Banks will refer uncertain situations of damaged notes to BNM, and you will be paid subsequently.
Click HERE to visit Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s official website for more information.
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Arvind Swamy and Arjun Are Teaming Up For Their Next Film

These seasoned actors are known for their powerful performance and undeniable onscreen chemistry. Yes, we are talking about Arvind Swamy and Arjun.

The duo have played antagonist roles in other films such as Thani Oruvan and Irumbuthirai. In an exciting news, the duo will team up for Nirmal Kumar’s upcoming movie. Arjun will be playing the villain in the film that will be produced by Etcetera Entertainment.

Right now, the two actors have their hands full with films and other projects. Arjun has 2 upcoming films to be released soon, Kolaigaran and Walter, and Arvind Swamy has his Naragasooran waiting for the release, and he has also completed Vanangamudi, a project with director Selva.
Source: Times of India
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Dhanush Confirms That ‘Maari 2’ Is On The Way, Shooting Has Begun

South Indian actor Dhanush made an official announcement on Twitter that the shooting of Maari 2 has begun.
Maari 2, which will be directed by filmmaker Balaji Mohan, is a sequel to Dhanush’s 2015 gangster movie, Maari. Maari follows the story of a gangster who is also a pigeon trainer – who extorts money from people in the area along with two other men from his gang.
Actress Sai Pallavi, who is best known for her work in Premam, will be playing the female lead in Maari 2. Robo Shankar and Vinod will reprise their roles as Maari’s sidekick in the film.

With all your blessings and love #maari2 shoot starts FROM TODAY @directormbalaji @Sai_Pallavi92 @ttovino @thisisysr @Actor_Krishna @omdop
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) January 22, 2018

Music scores for the film has been left in the good hands of the renowned Yuvan Shankar Raja. Meanwhile, legendary musician Ilaiyaraaja will apparently be singing one of the songs in Maari 2.
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Income Tax Department Issues Summons To Vijay!

The Indian Income Tax Department has issued a summons to Vijay just days after raiding his properties in connection with the declaration of profits of his last film Bigil, which grossed around Rs 300 crore worldwide.
According to news agency ANI, Vijay has been summoned over charges of tax evasion and his links with financier Anbu Chezhiyan.
ANI tweet on Monday read: “Income Tax Department summons Tamil actor Vijay over charges of tax evasion and his links with financier Anbu Chezhiyan.”

Income Tax Department summons Tamil actor Vijay over charges of tax evasion and his links with financier Anbu Chezhiyan.
— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2020

On February 6, four major Tamil film industry players were under the Income Tax (I-T) scanner. The four players include AGS Group – which includes AGS Cinemas and AGS Entertainment – actor Vijay and film financier Anbu Chezhiyan. According to a press statement issued by the I-T Department, all of them are associated with recent Vijay film Bigil.
The raids were conducted in over 20 locations related to the AGS Group. The officials had also gate-crashed the shoot of Vijay’s Master in Neyveli and brought him back him to question him over his income following the success of Bigil. Rs 77 crore was seized from the residence of Anbu Chezhiyan, who had financed Bigil and has funded several Tamil films over the years.
In the raid conducted in February, the I-T department in its statement announced that nothing incriminating was found against actor Vijay. However, it’s not clear why he has been summoned once again.
Related:  Santosh Narayanan on Vetrimaran's Rajan VaigayaraVijay is currently shooting for Master, which is being directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film will feature Vijay in the role of a college professor and will have a college backdrop for most part of its story. It’ll be the first time Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi will be seen sharing screen space.
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Samantha Has Adorable Things To Say About Her Mama, Nagarjuna For His Birthday!

Nagarjuna celebrated his 60th birthday on Thursday with his family. The actor, known for his ever charming looks and fitness apart from some of the versatile films he was part of, looked uber cool on his special day. His daughter-in-law, Samantha, couldn’t resist posting a couple of adorable posts on her Instagram wall on the occasion.
She posted a pic of Nagarjuna seen chilling in a pool with the caption, “What everyone seeks you have found .. just being around you I have learned to only look within for happiness … it is your beautiful mind , the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of the people you love ..you have defeated age my mama .. #happybirthdayking You will continue to inspire generation after generation .. you are pure goals.”

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The actress then posted another photo which had her happily posing along with her hubby Naga Chaitanya, father-in-law Nag, Amala and Akhil. She captioned it, “Nag mama says, “Thankyou for all the love .. always and forever .. your blessings matter the most.”

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20 Photos Of The Koovagam Transgender Festival In Tamil Nadu, India

The annual Koovagam Transgender Festival is a celebration for a sexual minority in Tamil Nadu, India. The festival takes place every year between April-May in the Tamil month of Chitrai. Crowds come to the Koothandavar Temple in Villupuram by the hundreds, decked in jewels and flowers and draped in colourful sarees. The ritual at this temple is for the attendees to marry the Lord Koothandavar in a reenactment of the Mahabharata. On the following day, the attendees mourn the death of Lord Koothandavar by severing the Thali, breaking their bangles and wearing a plain white saree as widows do in India.
We were so mesmerised when we saw the Koovagam Transgender Festival through the lenses of Tamil Nadu based photographer, Vasanth Maddhan.
Here are 20 photos Of The Koovagam Transgender Festival:
A transwoman dancing in celebration
A selection of sacred Thali
A bride awaiting to be married to Lord Koothandavar
Holy ash (Vibuthi) for blessings
How do I look?

A dance of celebration

The widowers mourning the death of Lord Koothandavar
The thali being severed to mark the death of a husband

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Enga Veetu Mapillai: Fortune Teller Predicts Susanna Will Settle Down In India

On this week’s episode of Engaa Veetu Mapillai, the production team invited a fortune-teller to the show.
The fortune-teller is supposed to reveal the hidden truths about the girls, their innermost feelings, and their compatibility with Arya.
Swetha immediately made it clear that she doesn’t quite believe in fortune-telling and the likes. However, she added that she is willing to accept all positive and will ignore all the negative points.

Most of the girls received very encouraging comments from the fortune-teller, who told them that they have what it takes to make their mission a success.
When it was Susanna’s turn, host Sangeetha asked the fortune-teller to predict if her future lied in Canada or India.
“She will achieve what she came here to achieve, and then her life will continue here,” the fortune teller said. All the other girls’ faces changed and displayed utmost shock when they heard that reading. Sangeetha also jokingly asked the other girls to pack their bags and go home.
Meanwhile, Arya pretended to be upset that Susanna will be settling down in India, as opposed to him settling down in Canada.
What do you guys think? Will Susanna win Enga Veetu Mapillai?
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Did You Know Why Lord Brahma Is Barely Worshiped?

The world’s largest religion Christianity embraces the Holy Trinity, comprising of the father (God the father), the son (God the son) and of the Holy Spirit (God) and the same goes for Hinduism. The Holy Trinity or Trimurti of Hinduism is Brahma, the creator; Vishnu, the preserver; and Shiva, the destroyer.
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In almost every religion we come across, these three gods are worshipped according to their way of prayer. This is not the case in Hinduism, however.
Although Lord Shiva and Vishnu are worshipped in almost every corner of the world, there is only one temple for the Creator. Yes, according to the sources, there are only six Brahma temples in the whole world;

Brahma Temple, Pushkar, Rajasthan
Asotra Brahma Temple, Barmer, Rajasthan
Brahmapureeswarar Temple, Tirupattur, Tamil Nadu
Adi Brahma Temple, Khokhan, Kullu Valley
Brahma Karmali Mandir, Panaji, Goa
Brahma Temple, Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu

Each of the four heads means having recited one of the four Vedas of Hinduism. Unlike the other two gods in the trio, Brahma is not represented with weapons of war, but instead carries symbols of intelligence, wisdom, and growth.
 Despite all that, isn’t it surprising to know that he’s barely worshipped?
There are many tales behind the reason of this extraordinary absence, let me enlighten you on a few of them.
Brahma and Vishnu’s dispute

It is believed that Brahma and Vishnu will often fight over who’s the most powerful being among them. In order to escape a brewing battle, Shiva changed form into an agni-stambh (a fiery pillar) that had no beginning and no end in sight.
It was determined that whoever first found the end of the pillar would be the more powerful God of the two. Vishnu transformed into a boar and hunted through the depths of the underworld, while Brahma turned into a swan and searched through the skies.
After thousands of years of futile quest, Vishnu returned to accept defeat. While Brahma‘s quest had also proved fruitless, he conspired with the flower Ketaki to say that he had found the very top. Angered by the treachery of Brahma, Shiva denounced Brahma never to be worshipped.
Unholy behaviour of Brahma

To aid his task of creation, Brahma created a woman. She was named the Shatarupa. She was so beautiful that Brahma became infatuated with her, and looked at her everywhere she went. This caused her serious humiliation, and Shatarupa tried to turn herself away. Brahma sprouted his head until he formed four of them.
 Brahma, in his obsession, sprouted a fifth head at the top of it all, when she tried leaping up in the sky to escape his gaze. Lord Shiva warned Brahma of demonstrating incestuous conduct and cut off his fifth head for ‘unholy’ behaviour, and cursed he should not be worshiped.
Leaving aside these mythological points of view, there is a psychological explanation why Brahma is not worshipped. Hinduism strongly claims that the universe is tied up with “Maya,” which means magic or illusion in Sanskrit. It is the “unreality” that is distinct from the reality portrayed by God.
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Earlier, it is seen how Brahma was distracted by the beauty of Shatarupa in the world of “Maya“, which also proves that he is very attached to his creation. So worshipping him makes us choose the unwise way to live in “Maya.”
Another explanation is that Lord Brahma is depleted energy, Vishnu is active energy, and Shiva is passive energy. The role of Lord Brahma is finished, he (creation) has passed now. Vishnu(the maintainer) is the present, and Shiva(the destroyer) is the future. People should be thinking about the present and the future, not the past. This mindset causes Lord Brahma to be overlooked.

In Hinduism, it is certain that one is valued and worshipped not because of their position, but because of the quality that they represent.
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Weekend Game? Creative Insights To Occupy Your Day Off

The weekend has the power to make a person happy as on that particular day is where most of us get to really rest, invest time in sleeping and binge-watching Netflix of our favourite series or movies.
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Did you know that your weekend can be a day of rejuvenation and a chance to recharge your batteries and set yourself up for a fantastic week? It is just a matter of the way you look at that beautiful weekend and how you intend to make full use of it.
Let’s look at how we can use the weekend wisely and beneficially.
Learning to whip up a dish and bake a glorious cake
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Let’s start off with something that we all love, FOOD. I’m pretty sure no one gets bored when the term ‘food’ pops out. Rather than ordering food to enjoy on the weekends why not start to make ourselves the desert we love.
It could be both beneficial for your own knowledge and stomach. Baking and cooking classes are almost available everywhere and every platform has blossomed with culinary and patisserie expertise.
So you don’t have to worry about where to find them, book your slots now! But if you’re thinking about saving, you can view the many tutorial  videos that are available for free on YouTube and other platforms. (it is also time-saving as we can find tutorial videos that are less than 1-minute.
Grab your spatula and bowl now!
Learn to crochet knitting
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Crochet sounds difficult and impossible to do right? But dear, with the right guidance and patience you are actually capable of completing one whole piece of crochet.
I’m pretty sure know that crochet wouldn’t make it into your to-do-list but trust me once you find out the benefits of knitting, this activity will make it on the first spot of your to-do list.
Knitting is proven to help with anxiety and help to bring calm both to mind and body in times of stress and pain.
As a beginner, you may look into tutorials on YouTube and learn slowly all the important techniques. It is time-consuming but once you have mastered the technique, you may find it interesting.
Who knows maybe you can open your own small business to sell your knitted goods.
Learn new languages
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As Malaysians, most of us are able to speak a minimum of 3 languages. Some of us think that it is enough but deep down in our hearts, I guarantee that we wouldn’t mind learning a fourth language! I know I would dig deeper into improving my German.
Let’s use this Sunday to learn a new language. Sit in front of your lappy with a book, a pen most importantly and a cup of hot coffee.
It’s not only about that, you should be persistent about learning. Don’t lose focus.
Spring Cleaning
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When was the last time you fully cleaned and tidied up your home? On you last festival season right, now how long has it been since that?
I get you, house chores are boring but it can change with your favourite song playlist. Everything will be easier and more fun to do when we listen to our favourite songs.
Set your speakers and get your brooms.
Invest time by gardening
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Gardening is a fun and relaxing way to get in touch with nature over the weekend. If you have zero knowledge about it, don’t worry about that, the lifesaver YouTube is there for you to refer to some gardening tips.
You can even cook your own organic veggies for your loved ones. Who wouldn’t love something that has been made purely by organic and a dash of love?
Start gardening and shower your loved ones with love.
I hope this will trigger you to do something beneficial during this weekend. Have a beautiful weekend everyone!
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“Fitness First” Gym Closed Down; Member Tests Covid Positive

GYM BUMPS ALERT! A Fitness First outlet has just announced that one of it’s branch has tested Covid positive and has been ordered to a temporal closure by higher officials for further preventive measures.
The outlet originates from AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi Klang. The authorities of the mall, AEON Retail Malaysia released their official statement regarding the outbreak on their personal Facebook handle-

Its Chief Human Resources Officer & Corporate Communications Director, Dr Kasuma Satria Mat Jadi of Aeon Retail Malaysia stated that;
“We have been informed by the authorities that a customer at Fitness First Platinum Klang Bukit Tinggi at AEON Mall Bukit Tinggi, Klang, has been confirmed Covid-19 positive. He last visited Fitness First on Oct 6 from 3.13pm to 4.40pm. Fitness First has been ordered to shut until further notice. Both Fitness First and AEON are working closely with the authorities. Immediate sanitisation has been carried out in adherence with the Health Ministry’s guidelines.”
The current Covid-19 rate in Selangor is at its highest with 2575 cases with 24 confirmed deaths as of now and 2 more road blocks have been placed in the Klang district with a very tight controlled movement imposed.
The sprouting Covid-19 cases in every mall in the city warns netizens to be aware of the dangerous virus and to avoid going to public places, especially shopping malls for now! Do not expose yourself to crowded places, public locations with human interactions. This virus could now even spread easily through our bank notes and even mobile phones!
Hence, avoid cash transactions for now, sanitise your hands and stay away from close human contact!
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Trying to Help 274 Malaysians Stranded in India

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is currently trying to help 274 Malaysians who are stranded in India after flights from Malaysia into the country were banned in light of the Covid-19 outbreak.
In a statement today, Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the ministry and the special task force on Covid-19 are looking for a resolution to help Malaysians who intended to come home. “It is hoped that those who are stranded remain calm. Although this is beyond our jurisdiction and we have to depend on the discretion of the government there to give its approval for our people to come home, Wisma Putra will try its best to help,” he said.

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Saya ambil maklum ramai rakyat Malaysia terkandas dan hadapi masalah untuk dapatkan penerbangan pulang dari India susulan keputusan Kerajaan India berkaitan #Covid19. Sebuah video yang tular di Media Sosial menunjukkan seorang pegawai daripada pihak berkuasa India mengatakan ini keputusan Kerajaan Malaysia adalah tidak benar. Di bawah #PerintahKawalanPergerakan, sememangnya rakyat kita dibenar pulang ke tanah air. Mereka hanya dikehendaki menjalani pemeriksaan kesihatan dan melakukan kuarantin secara sukarela (self quarantine) selama 14 hari selepas pulang. Diharapkan mereka yang terkandas bertenang. Walaupun, ini di luar bidang kuasa kita kerana perlu bergantung kepada budi bicara Kerajaan luar untuk memberi kebenaran kepada rakyat kita pulang, @mofamalaysia akan bantu yang terdaya. Kita telah berhubung dengan Perwakilan Malaysia di sana. Taskforce #Covid19 Wisma Putra juga sedang meneliti usaha yang boleh membantu untuk mencari penyelesaian bagi mereka yang ingin pulang ke Malaysia. Kepimpinan tertinggi @mic_malaysia juga telah menghubungi saya dan berikrar untuk bantu secara langsung – insyaAllah ada jalan penyelesaian. Kepada rakyat di sana, sila hubungi nombor/emel di bawah :- Suruhanjaya Tinggi Malaysia di New Delhi No telefon : +91 11 2415 9300 Email : mwdelhi@kln.gov.my Konsulat Jeneral Malaysia di Chennai No telefon : (91 44)2433 4434/35/36 Email : mwchennai@kln.gov.my Konsulat Jeneral Malaysia di Mumbai No telefon : 00 9122 2645 5751/52/55 Email : mwmumbai@kln.gov.my
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Hishammuddin, however, denied the claim that the flight cancellations were carried out by the Malaysian government.
He pointed out the movement control order would not affect Malaysians abroad as claimed in a viral video featuring Malaysians stranded in India.
Related:  Malaysian Gen Z Team Wins The “Best Entrepreneurship Education Project” in SingaporeHe said Malaysians abroad were permitted to return home but would have to undergo health screenings and self-quarantine for 14 days. As at 9am, the minister said 274 Malaysians were confirmed stranded in India, with 73 in Delhi, 200 in Chennai and one in Mumbai.
The video clip shows a group of people in a sitting protest at the entrance of the Tiruchirappalli airport in Tamil Nadu upon the cancellation of their flights home. An airport officer could be heard claiming that the decision was made by the Malaysian government.
The officer also requested the disgruntled passengers appeal to the Malaysian consulate-general in Chennai while promising to organise a meeting with the relevant party.

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Malaysiakini reported that a Malaysian in Chennai who only wished to be known as Gunalan confirmed  that his flight from Chennai to Kuala Lumpur Thursday morning was cancelled. He was informed by the airlines that rescheduling of the flights would only be known after March 31st.
Meanwhile, an AirAsia spokesperson told Malaysiakini that the airline was forced to cancel flights back to Kuala Lumpur as India had imposed a ban on all flights from Malaysia, effective yesterday. “Flights can’t go there so they can’t come back,” said the spokesperson.
It was reported that the Indian government temporarily banned the entry of passengers from Malaysia effectively from March 17 to March 31.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated their social media platforms to ensure 75 Malaysians in Delhi, Jaipur and Amritsar.

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 More updates to follow.
Malaysians affected are advised to contact Malaysian missions in India: High Commission in New Delhi (+91 11 2415 9300, mwdelhi@kln.gov.my), consulate-general in Chennai (+91 44 2433 4434/35/36, mwchennai@kln.gov.my); and consulate general in Mumbai (+ 9122 2645 5751/52/55, mwmumbai@kln.gov.my)
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Meet Dr Kavitta Tamilselvam; Dentist by Profession, Bharatanatyam Dancer by Passion

Rarely does one come across a person who thrives a perfect balance between passion and profession, exceling in both.
Passion and perseverance is all it takes to achieve what you want.
Dr Kavitta Tamilselvam is one among the few who has gracefully managed her passion and profession with equal ease. Being a dentist by profession and an Indian classical dancer by passion, she had the will to persist in what she loved by embracing Bharatanatyam throughout her life.
With Mata Pita Guru Deivam’s blessing, Dr Kavitta is all set to perform a tribute Bharatanatyam show bearing the title, VaishnavāLayam at The Shantanand Auditorium Temple of Fine Arts, Kuala Lumpur (23rd July) from 6.45pm onwards. This Margam – VaishnavāLayam will be an offering, a tribute to her dance guru, Shri Nimal Raj.
Tryst with Bharatanatyam
Kavitta’s enthusiasm for classical dance blossomed as she watched Bharatanatyam performances at various temples and stage shows from a young age. Her journey into the world of art and Bharatanatyam began under the guidance of Shri Nimal Raj, with whom she completed her arangetram as well. She continues further training in Bharathanatyam with Shri Renjith Babu and Shrimati Vijna Vasudevan, renowned dance duos based in Chennai.
She has learnt nattuvangam from Shrimati Rama Devi Swaminathan, a senior bharatanatyam guru from Natya Sankalpaa, Chennai and Shri Guru Bharadwaaj, Mridangam Vidwaan based in Chennai. Having undergone classical vocal and veena training, she continues her lessons in carnatic music under renowned violinist, Shri Durai Srinivasan based in Chennai. Kavitta has performed at multiple places for several events and katcheris over the years and aspires to do many more such solo projects as well as group productions in the future.

VaishnavāLayam which translates as ‘The Abode of Vishnu’, is a journey of exploring the five different rhythmic gaits/patterns (Pancha Jaathi) within the boundaries of Carnatic music. The Bharatanatyam repertoire that is set to explore the different flavours of rāgas and tālas with complete devotion/bakti rasa will surely be a treat for the eyes, ears, and very soul of the audience.
The members of the Live Orchestra namely Smt. Bhavani Logeswaran (Vocal), Shri Nimal Raj (Nattuvangam), Shri Darmen Krishnan (Mridangam), and Shri Sriram Seshadri (Violin) will be performing along with Dr. Kavitta.
Let’s watch a glimpse of Dr Kavitta’s recent video of her performing Bharatanatyam. Beautiful indeed!

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Those keen to attend VaishnavāLayam, tickets are still available for online purchasing via https://vaishnavalayam.sunrisers.com.my/event/bharatanatya-margam/ . Let’s show some love and support to the talented gem!
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School Students Death Caused By Comorbidities & Cardiac Arrest, Not COVID-19 Vaccines

As we all know, the death of several school students made headlines after a female activist took to her social media platform by claiming that two pupils from SMK Tasek Damai died as a result of COVID-19 vaccinations. She further alleged that the vaccination adverse effects have affected two other pupils in Lahad Datu, Sabah, and two other teens in Ipoh.
In response to recent rumours, the Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has taken steps to dispel the allegations that three teens in Perak and Sabah died after receiving COVID-19 vaccinations.
According to the MOH, the two school students in Ipoh had not received any COVID-19 vaccination prior to their deaths on 18th August and 17th September. There was also no report that a teenager had died after receiving the dosage in Lahad Datu.

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Penjelasan mengenai video viral remaja meninggal dunia akibat kesan sampingan selepas menerima vaksin COVID-19. @Khairykj @DrNoorAzmi pic.twitter.com/HcoO2eANuH
— KKMalaysia🇲🇾😷 (@KKMPutrajaya) September 29, 2021

The 17-year-old female student from SMK Tasek Damai (in Ipoh) who died on 18th August was a diabetes type 1 patient who required insulin injections. Prior to her death, she was infected with COVID-19, which occurred before the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program for adolescents commenced.
The recent investigation by police officers has revealed that there have been no reports of fatality among teens in Lahad Datu. Referring to the accusation that a teenager died in Lahad Datu.

Ketua Polis Perak Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid berkata, pelajar berkenaan masing-masing meninggal dunia kerana jangkitan Covid-19 dan masalah jantung, sebelum Program Imunisasi Covid-19 Kebangsaan (PICK) Remaja bermula. https://t.co/qqrZTOIZLR
— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) September 29, 2021

Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccinations has proliferated widely on social media, hence we have to be more attentive to the current updates about the ongoing pandemic.
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Amy Jackson’s Pregnancy Update; Wishes Her Husband For Father’s Day!

Ever since the actress announced her pregnancy on social media, her fans have followed her journey with eager expectations.
Amy’s ascend to motherhood has become a sensational topic!
The actress recently posted a photo of her ultrasound scan in her official Instagram account which showed a vague glimpse of her baby.

She had also wished her fiancee and dad-to-be, George Panayiotou, a happy first fathers day on an Instagram post.
The post had also featured a picture of the two holding each other during the sonography session
So loving!!!
Amy Jackson announced her pregnancy with fiancee George Panayitou on the occasion of Britain’s Mother’s Day. On work front, actress was last seen in playing the role of a humanoid in director Shankar’s 2.0, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role.
More updates to follow!
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Enga Veetu Mapillai: Arya Says Goodbye To Kuhashini During Elimination

In this week’s episode of Enga Veetu Mapillai, it was time for Arya to say goodbye to yet another girl.
This time, Kuhashini and Agatha were in the bottom two, which was quite a surprising decision from Arya. We assumed it would be Kuhashini and Sita Lakshmi, since those were the two girl he hasn’t quite connected with. Arya has always felt strongly about Agatha.
Between Kuhashini and Agatha, Arya chose to eliminate Kuhashini. Although he admires her bold and diplomatic personality, Arya said he couldn’t see them together as a couple.

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Carlsberg Celebrates Record Breaking 30-Year Partnership with Liverpool FC!

The longest standing partnership in the Premier League dates back to 1992, when Carlsberg became the official sponsor of Liverpool FC. Since then, Carlsberg has walked side by side, through the ups and the downs for over a quarter of a century.
To memorialise three decades of wins, losses, goals, almost goals and championship titles, Carlsberg celebrates its record-breaking relationship with Liverpool FC by rewarding punters with an exclusive Carlsberg Liverpool FC Legends Edition 6-can pack and a meet-and-greet opportunity with Liverpool FC legends.
Carlsberg’s well-established partnership with Liverpool FC has stood the test of time and reflects the strength of the two internationally renowned brands in the world of football. From successfully delivering some of the most memorable football campaigns such as trips to Anfield, meet and greet with players and legends, special edition cans and merchandise to the first-of-its-kind Carlsberg Red Barley, the Carlsberg brand’s long-standing reputation as a strong supporter of Liverpool FC and promoter of football worldwide remains undefeated.
This year, Carlsberg keeps the football passion alive and delivers an exhilarating season of football excursions, viewing parties, commemorative limited-edition merchandise and a special surprise to celebrate the league.

“We are most happy and grateful that all our fans have made Carlsberg the beer of choice for every football occasion. Carlsberg has always been at the heart of football, and we are committed to continuously delivering the best football experiences to consumers who love the game as much as our brews. We want to honour the pride, loyalty and support of our fans with yet another exciting campaign this year to mark the 30-year partnership between Carlsberg and Liverpool FC,” commented Stefano Clini, Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia.
On 12 July 2022, 100 Carlsberg contest winners were treated to an all-expense paid trip to Thailand to catch the exhilarating pre-season match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
In August, Carlsberg heats-up the playing field even further with Carlsberg x Liverpool FC’s 30-year partnership limited-edition cans! The 6-can collectible pack pays tribute to Liverpool FC’s six phenomenal icons and their jerseys, stunningly created to mark the celebration.

To top it all off, fans are invited to the Carlsberg x Liverpool FC LEGENDary Experience on 27 August 2022 at Plaza Arkadia to meet two of the biggest names in Liverpool FC history and enjoy a night of football and beer.
Fans can stand a chance to win these limited-edition keepsake cans when they purchase six full pints, 10 half pints, two buckets or one tower at their favourite bar or when they spend a minimum of RM20 at convenience stores or RM30 at super and hypermarkets and 99 Speedmart on either Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, Carlsberg Smooth Draught or Carlsberg Special Brew.
Liverpool FC lovers can also get the set for free when they buy RM300 worth of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, Carlsberg Smooth Draught or Carlsberg Special Brew at super and hypermarkets and 99 Speedmart, official Carlsberg’s online stores.

In addition, 100 mini football festivals have also been scheduled across Malaysia’s favourite eateries as the Premier League season commences. Football aficionado’s will have a chance at getting their hands on exclusive football merchandise including the 6-pack Carlsberg Liverpool FC Legends Edition cans via lucky draw, when they purchase three quarts of Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, Carlsberg Smooth Draught or Carlsberg Special Brew, all happening from August to October 2022.
Months of preparation have gone into making football fans’ ultimate dreams come true, so don’t miss out and keep up to date by visiting www.carlsbergfootball.com. Be sure to ‘Like’ and ‘Follow’ CarlsbergMY on Facebook at CarlsbergMY for the latest updates!
And remember, as part of living a safe and responsible life, we advocate responsible consumption, so if you drink, don’t drive – #CelebrateResponsibly.
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HR Deputy Minister Announces Working Hours Will Be Reduced From 48 To 45 Hours

It’s been the talk of the town when a study revealed that Kuala Lumpur is the third most overworked city in the world in 2022. Numerous people both agreed and disagreed with this assertion.
Recently, Human Resources Deputy Minister Datuk Awang Hashim said the working hours for employees will be reduced from 48 hours to 45 hours per week. As changes to the Employment Act of 1955 take effect, this will begin on September 1st.
Datuk Awang Hashim said that the amendment to working hours will hopefully give employees more flexibility in their working hours and also hopes that by reducing the number of working hours per week, the welfare of employees can be shielded.
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He did however emphasise that there is no plan for a four-day work week being engaged on by the government.
More flexible and sustainable working schedule will be implemented.
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In addition to reduced working hours, other changes are being made to give Malaysians a more adaptable and sustainable work schedule. From the next month, Malaysian workers will also be able to request a more flexible work schedule, which will allow them to alter their workdays, hours, and workplace.
Awang said that the changes also create a new provision on flexible work arrangements, to allow employees to apply to employers to carry out work according to the suitability of working hours, working days, or workplaces, including working from home for emergency situations like the COVID-19 pandemic.
What do you think about the latest working hours flexibilisation announcement? Do you think that the reduction and the flexibility will benefit you? Share your thoughts with us in the comment section.
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WATCH: Oora Paaru by Benny Dayal & Funktuation

Remember that mind blowing rendition of Humma Humma by Benny Dayal & Funktuation on YouTube? They are back, and this time with their own Tamil composition, Oora Paaru.
The catchy number is said to be Funktuation’s take on we are constantly rushing in today’s world. The lyrics remind us how important it is to make memories and live life to its fullest. Penned by Christopher Pradeep G, the lyrics go on to tell the listener to embrace the moment, and the ups and downs of life.

The song is said to be of the Electro-Funk genre of the 80s. The bass melds well with the Latin percussion instruments while doing justice to the folk Tamil vocals. There is also a pop synth element, with the 707 drum machine.
Oora Paaru is produced by Funktuation, with vocals by Benny Dayal. Benny, a renowned singer in the Tamil and Malayalam industry was introduced by A R Rahman, with the song Maya Maya from Baba. Popular Chennai based guitarist, Joshua Satya is also a part of this song, along with percussionist Allwyn Jeya Paul and bassist Carl Fernandes.
Check Oora Paaru here and tell us what you think!

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Shakthisree Gopalan Records The First Song For ‘Vaanam Kottattum’ With Sid Sriram!

‘Vaanam Kottatum’, written and produced by the prominent director Maniratnam, under the banner of Madras Talkies has been complete and the post production is underway. The film starring Vikram Prabhu, Madonna Sebastian and Aishwarya Rajesh has music by singer Sid Sriram, who turns composer with this film.

The debutant composer has recorded the first song for the film and it has been sing by none other than the popular singer Shakthisree Gopalan. Both the singer and the composer seem to be excited about the song and are eager for the fans to listen to it soon.

Recorded the first song for #VaanamKottattum with @sidsriram 🎶 Loved recording this beautiful song composed by Sid… Can't wait for you guys to hear it!♥@madrastalkies_ pic.twitter.com/KnNmMn6YBR
— Shakthisree Gopalan (@ShakthisreeG) October 15, 2019

A family drama, the film which is being directed by Dhana has Vikram Prabhu and Aishwarya Rajesh playing siblings, while Madonna Sebastian has been roped in as the former’s pair. The film also has Shanthnoo in the cast while Radikaa and Sarath Kumar have paired up on screen after almost 20 years and they will play Vikram Prabhu’s parents.
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You Don’t Want To Miss The ‘Pulanaivu’ Teaser!

Pulanaivu is a romantic crime thriller starring Shalini Balasundram, Datin Shaila Nair and Kabil Ganesan. Actors Shalini Balasundram and Kabil Ganesan shared screen space on a telemovie called Rail Payangal.

Pulanaivu is bankrolled by Shaibha Vision and Story Films, the film boasts a talented cast that includes Datin Sri Shaila V, Shalini Balasundaram, Kabil Ganesan, Saran, Krithigah Nair, Shabby ,Irfan , Pashini and many more. The first single from the movie titles En Sogame was sung by Shakthisree Gopalan under the music direction of Jey Raggaveindra.
WATCH The official teaser of Pulanaivu right here:

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Malaysia’s King of Fashion Bernard Chandran & Sons Stun On Harper’s BAZAAR Man

OK. You might need to sit down for this one.

Malaysia’s King of Fashion, Dato’ Bernard Chandran, has grown a business empire and crafted a lasting name in the business of fashion across the world. The fashion designer started his training in a local fashion school in Petaling Jaya before pursuing his passion in Paris.
The multi-winning designer was seen on the cover and spread of Harper’s BAZAAR Man for the September issue. Bernard and his wife, former international model, Mary Lourdes, have five children together. Bernard was joined by his four sons on the spread of BAZAAR and we can clearly see that the band of brothers have inherited the good looks from both their parents.

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Here are some photos of Dato’ Bernard Chandran with his sons, Terimunite, Trunan, Tanzanite and Tanestrran.

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Dr Muraly Arumugam – The Former Thug Who Now Leads Tamilan Uthavum Karangal

20 years ago, Dr Muraly was detained under the Emergency Ordinance. He was the ketua samseng of a gang.
He spent 6 years of incarceration for multiple crimes committed and even had to endure solitary confinement. Muraly was determined to turn over a new leaf by reading the life story of Nelson Mandela and The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) chief V Prabhakaran. He learned about the sacrifices they made for their own people.

On his dad’s 50th Birthday, Muraly carried a disabled individual up the 272 steps of Sri Subramaniar Temple in Batu Caves to pray at the shrine during Thaipusam.
Since then, Muraly founded an NGO called Tamilan Uthavum Karangal (Malaysia Tamilian Helping Hands). Their main purpose is to help carry disabled people up Batu Caves, giving them a chance to fulfill their vows without any difficulties during Thaipusam. Now the team has over 700 members and they been helping out for past 20 years.

Apart from running an NGO, Dr Muraly has been giving talks to Indian students on staying away from crime. This man is an inspiration to all the youngsters of our community.
Follow their journey or volunteer with Tamilan Uthavum Karangal by connecting with them here.
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Here Are 7 Better Things To Do Instead Of Watching ‘Gulaebaghavali’

Despite the tepid reviews for Gulaebaghavali, I swear I went to the cinema with an open mind, ready to take in the movie without any preconceived notion. I mean, how bad can it be? It does, after all, star Prabhu Deva, the dance virtuoso in a leading role. We have the gorgeous Hansika playing his love interest. Both Prabhu Deva and Hansika were sort of making a comeback after a brief hiatus from the industry. Aside from that, we have the legendary, award-winning Revathi playing anti-hero in the film. So how bad can it be, really?
The answer: Pretty darn bad
To put it in its simplest form, director S. Kalyaan lacked focus and direction. The movie, whatever I may deem it to be, is a heist movie – which seems to be the recurring theme for Ponggal this year. Kalyaan wanted the movie to be clever, but he also wanted it to be incredibly funny. And in a attempt to make it ridiculously amusing, he had to compromise on other things like the plot and his integrity.

According to Wikipedia, the movie is about “a don (that) sends three petty criminals to recover a treasure that was buried by his grandfather in the village of Gulaebaghavali”. But that doesn’t even begin to cover it.
The movie starts off with an Indian butler helping his rich British boss to smuggle some briefcases containing valuables. Upon finding out that they are actually diamonds, he steals a whole lot of it for himself. He keeps some of the diamonds with him (to make himself rich), and buries the rest near a temple. And that is it from him.
Then we meet Masha (played by Revathi), who is a badass con artist with a passion for stealing cars.
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We meet Prabhu Deva’s character, Badri, who is working for a gangster trio – also with a passion for stealing and conducting heists. Badri meets Viji (played by Hansika) in a club, and she is immediately portrayed as a gold digging b*tch who only approached Badri because she thought he owned a lavish car.
Somehow, all of them cross paths and proceed to the village of Gulaebaghavali retrieve the hidden treasure – determined to split the findings among them. From here, the plot gets incredibly messy, focusing solely on slapstick comedy and jokes that just made me want to vomit blood.
Just when I thought we’ve made progress in making better Tamil movies….
The entire movie revolves around Badri falling in love with Viji in the most superficial way, “She’s hot, she’s beautiful, she’s a goddess, I met her that one time in the club (where she didn’t even like me for who I am) but now I’m in love and can’t stop thinking of her” kinda love. But then again, that scene was probably vital to help us get to know Badri and S.Kalyaan better.
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I don’t know if Hansika is just a mediocre actress, or if the script was just really really bad. All Hansika does in the movie is wear pretty dresses and look pretty. I have no idea what her story is – and Kalyaan’s attempt to suddenly introduce Viji’s younger sister seems like a pathetic attempt to get movie-goers’ sympathy. In addition to that, her dubbing was all over the place.
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However, I have to give credit where credit is due. Revathi’s Masha was probably the most interesting character to watch. Every now and then, she switches back and forth between a helpless old lady to con people, and then switches back to her cunning, wicked self after her goal is accomplished. Confident and charismatic, Revathi’s on-screen presence overshadows everyone else.
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Prabhu Deva’s dance moves are impeccable. The opening ‘Guleba’ song bursts with colours and high energy. Jani master, who choreographed all the song in the movie, delivers first-class choreography.
‘Seraamal Ponal’ is another crowd-favorite, the love ballad is shot is heavy CGI to project a fantasy, fairy-tale world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQezaX5hIf0Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Gulaebaghavali | Guleba Video Song Promo | 4K | Kalyaan | Prabhu Deva, Hansika | Vivek-Mervin (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQezaX5hIf0)

Anyway, Gulaebaghavali is essentially a colossal waste of time, unless you’re a die-hard fan of Prabhu Deva and slapstick-comedy. So here are 7 other things you can do with your RM15 instead of going to see the movie.

Watch Thaana Serndha Kootam again

Since Vikram’s Sketch also proved to be a mediocre product from director Vijayachander, Thaana Serndha Kootam is the clear ponggal winner this year.
2. Buy yourself a decent meal in McDonald’s
Save that money for lunch – RM15 can get yourself a large value meal – and you’ll have some left for dessert.
3. Wash & vacuum your car
Spend that money on your car instead. Take it for a wash and clean it up – it’s better value for your money.
4. Go for Irish Dance workshop at Tropicana
Once every month, people from a KL Meetup group get together and learn the Irish Ceili dance. The workshop costs only RM15, and they provide drinks and snacks too.
5.  Subscribe to Spotify
Do away with ads and get unlimited music on your phone with just RM15 a month.
6. Do archanai in temple
Bring your entire family to the temple and do tenga archanai for everybody. Pray for their health and success.
7. Walk around Tasik Titiwangsa and keep the RM15 to yourself
Just go for a long walk and keep the money to yourself. After all, walking has much more benefits that torturing yourself with senseless comedy for two hours.
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Arya Congratulates Sivakarthikeyan On His Upcoming Movie

An actor turned producer. A lyricist turned director.
That’s the case with Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming movie, Kanaa. The actor will be playing producer in this new venture, whereas his lyricist friend, Arunraja Kamaraj will be directing this movie. Arunraja is best known for his work in Kabali – he penned ‘Neruppu Da’ and ‘Kattravai Pattravai’.
“Congratulations, producer sir,” Arya joked while congratulating his buddy Sivakarthikeyan on Twitter.

Congratulations Producer Sir 😊😊 👏👏👏😘😘😘😊very interesting Poster brother 👍👍👍Wish u super success with ur maiden Project 💪💪💪Rock it https://t.co/8ISRfMzyrU
— Arya (@arya_offl) May 15, 2018

The freshly-unveiled poster bears the face of its lead actors, Aishwarya Rajesh and Sathyparaj. The film revolves around the journey of a young girl pursuing her dream of becoming a cricket player, and her relationship with her father.
Here’s the poster for the Kanaa, and it looks very promising!

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Masks Only Compulsory To Be Worn At Crowded Public Places!

Masks are now almost a part of ourselves ever since the pandemic arose, as a shield to protect ourselves from the deadly Covid-19.
It is now considered as a new norm in our lives, making it a compulsory must wear item before we leave our homes or check out from anywhere, so much so those that aren’t wearing their mask in public are sure to be the subject of deadly stares from passersby.
In a new directive, Senior Minister (Security Cluster) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has stated that;
Wearing of masks is only compulsory in crowded public places.
Acknowledging that the use of facial masks as part of the standard operating procedure (SOP) for Covid-19 was still confounding, it is therefore no longer necessary if one is alone and practises safe physical distancing.
In a recent news conference on the status of the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO), Ismail Sabri said,
There are many public places including parks, but if you are alone there is no need to wear a mask because it is only compulsory in crowded public places. In crowded places such as markets, buses, MRT, LRT and KTM stations, it is a must to wear face masks. But if you are alone or there is physical distance between those present, for example in restaurants, it is not necessary to wear masks. You can’t eat with your mask on.
In the meantime, Ismail Sabri urged local authorities to stand up by suspending the licences of entertainment company owners who still fail to comply with the SOPs.
He said arrests were made nearly everyday in entertainment centres, although many reminders and warnings were given.
He further stated;
The government order is clear, night clubs and entertainment centres are not allowed to resume operations yet and are still under the prohibited list.
He added that the proposal to reopen outdoor activities at Zoo Negara and Legoland was approved by the National Security Council.
With the rising outbreak of COVID-19 cases in Malaysia, do you think this step is safe for the community? What is your take on this folks?
Let’s all adhere to the SOPs implemented more diligently to curb the spread of Covid-19 and free ourselves from the new norm we are forced to live in!
When there’s a crowd, make sure you get your mask on and remember to sanitise accordingly!
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Pavilion REIT Sets The Blazing Colourful Deepavali Mood

Pavilion REIT Malls invites shoppers to celebrate the Festival of Lights this year with colourful decorations, vibrant kolam designs, delicious Indian cuisine, irresistible shopping deals, and exclusive offers.
The award-winning shopping destination will take shoppers on a ‘Journey of Colours’ with a show-stopping 500-metre long Kolam Runway, community mall Da Men USJ celebrates with a colourful ‘Light of Happiness’ peacock kolam created by children, while Intermark Mall dazzles with a unique bejewelled kolam with their ‘Glorious Diwali’ decorations.
So, what’s the hype surrounding ‘Journey of Colours’?
The first-ever 500-metre Kolam Runway is the core of this year’s festive decoration that connects the precincts of Couture Pavilion and Connection, via the Pavilion Crystal Fountain, offering shoppers a colourful and dynamic Deepavali ambiance. Created by Raffles College, INTI International College Subang, and INTI Center of Art and Design students, the vibrant kolam designs signify the beauty of Malaysia’s diversity, sacred symbols of the festival, as well as representations of the triumph of light over darkness.

If you’re heading to the Pavilion for Deepavali shopping, be sure to stop by and admire the blossoming beauty of the illuminated giant lotus flower kolam adorning the iconic Crystal Fountain and the Main Entrance. The lotus flower kolam, which represents eternity, purity, heavenly beauty, and good fortune, is designed to bring good fortune to all visitors.
Additionally, the shoppers who spend RM100 on a single receipt at retail stores and F&B outlets will be gifted with a free ceramic coaster. While those who spend RM200 on a single receipt will receive a RM20 dining voucher.
‘Lights Of Happiness’ At Da Men USJ
In celebration of life and unity, Da Men USJ aims to showcase the triumph of good over darkness, with ‘Lights of Happiness’. The community mall proudly presents a colourful peacock kolam made from a combination of arts and crafts supplies and repurposed materials such as paper, bottle caps and used props. Created by children aged five to 12 years old from Global Art, they have spent 200 hours creating the stunning 15ft by 15ft kolam design featuring a peacock, a symbol of beauty and elegance.
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On weekends, shoppers can immerse themselves in a Deepavali experience, enjoying seasonal treats including snacks and clothes, as well as get decked out with henna designs at Da Men’s Deepavali Bazaar on the Lower Ground and Ground Floor. There’s family fun for all at the Parents and Kids Art Craft Workshop hosted by Fabulous Kids Creative every weekend, in front of Toysku on the First Floor (pre-registration is required, check Da Men USJ’s Facebook page for more information).
Eagle-eyed shoppers can also take part in the Da Men’s Lights of Happiness Peacock Contest. Count the number of peacocks on Da Men USJ’s Facebook page to stand a chance to win Suki-Ya cash vouchers worth RM20.
‘Glorious Diwali’
Intermark Mall boasts a dazzling bejewelled kolam fit for royalty!
The beautiful kolam made of colourful gems and jewels is the centrepiece of the mall’s ‘Glorious Diwali’ celebration. The opulent bejewelled kolam will be accompanied by two Deepavali pop-ups by WA Store Footwear and Carven Ong Couture on the Ground Floor.  From now until 14th November, shoppers can also shop at Carven Ong Couture Fashion Pop-Up on the Ground Floor to purchase fashion pieces from Carven’s Ready-To-Wear Collection.

Receive vouchers when you spend at Intermark Mall this Deepavali. From now till 14th November, with every RM300 and above spent in a single receipt, shoppers will be able to redeem a RM50 Carven Ong Couture cash voucher. Fashionistas can also take part in Intermark Mall’s Glorious Instagram Contest from now till 14th November. Dress up in a festive, colourful outfit and post a photo with the bejewelled kolam and include the hashtag #IMGloriousDiwali, and shoppers can stand a chance to win exclusive vouchers from the mall!
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“Tiru Nada Doraemon” Says Ministry to Malaysian Women

In yet another tragic episode of Lets Tell Women What To Do, the Malaysian Ministry of Women and Family Development have asked women to “Tiru nada Doraemon,” or use Doraemon’s tone while speaking to their husbands. In case you’re wondering, no, this isn’t satire.

In a social media post that has since been taken down, a visual of a male and female caricature drying clothes reads “Jika melihat pasangan melakukan sesuatu yang bercanggah dengan kehendak kita, elakkan dari berleter – gunakan perkataan ‘humorous’ seperti ‘cara sidang baju macam ni lah sayangku’ (tiru nada Doraemon dan diikuti dengan gelak manja)” (“If your spouse does something that you do not like, don’t nag him. Use humour and tell him ‘this is the way you hang the clothes, my darling’ using Doraemon’s tone while giggling.”)
This, unfortunately, is merely the tip of the iceberg. A series of posters released by the Ministry say that it’s a woman’s responsibility to change their behaviour in order to avoid conflict at home.

Another cringe worthy post says that women need to put makeup on if they are working from home, and not focus too much on work until they ignore their families. This post has also been down.
At press time, Minister of Women and Family Development, Rina Harun has not made a statement on these horribly misogynistic posts.
On the Ministry’s website, they claim to have a vision to achieve gender equality. These posts appear to be completely the opposite of their vision.

Dear Ministry of Women and Family Development, if you think that it is appropriate to tell women how to live our lives in this day and age, you evidently do not believe in gender equality.
Related:  Malaysian Barista Surender Kumar Qualifies For The World Barista Championship 2024Any post or phrase that stems from the thought “Men are going to be like that, it’s the women who need to change,” needs to be thrown into the domestic waste bin along with your Covid-19 soaked PPEs.
Someone actually conceptualised this, while another designed it, someone else issued a set of amendments and one or more persons approved it. The fact that posts as vile as these passed through various levels, without anyone thinking “What in the world are we telling women to do?”
For a ministry that claims to want gender equality, it seems like all these posts have all been created by people entrenched in the folds patriarchy.
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“Vadai Anne”; An Innocent Question By A Helpless Teen Turns Nasty

The “Vadai anne” has been trending on social media for all the wrong reasons.  A 53-second video shows three youngsters in Johor Bahru threatening and hitting a Form 2 student.
The victim is said to have asked if “Vadai anne” got his nickname from making the traditional Indian snack “vadai”. As a result, these youngsters slapped him, used very abusive words, and threatened to harm him if he ever uttered anything about “Vadai anne” again.
When contacted by Free Malaysia Today, Johor Bahru Selatan police chief Mohd Padzli Mohd Zain confirmed the incident, saying a police report had been lodged last Thursday.
The complainant informed us he was slapped by three people unknown to him. An investigation paper has been opened under Section 323/506 of the Penal Code
Section 323 complies with intentionally causing harm, whereas Section 506 is subject to criminal intimidation. Padzli has since confirmed that five suspects aged 15 to 17 have been detained in connection with the incident.
In my honest opinion, being a minority in this country makes it extremely difficult to maintain a good name. Indians in this country are constantly called “names”, which often irritates us, despite the fact that we have struggled and thrived in this country.
And this type of act, which is on the rise, simply gives others the right to continue calling us degrading “names.” This video is simply proof that we “are” whatever “name” they call us.
Even if we have brought some glory to this country as a minority, such issues simply diminishes any contribution the Indian community has on our beloved Malaysia.
Watching that video simply breaks my heart because it portrays the kind of society we live in today. Only if these young people had taken a moment to advise the victim in a respectful manner and then posted a video of themselves advising him, it would have been a clearly different story and outcome.
The main issue here is the lack of social ethics within the community which needs to be curbed; one at a time.
With regret, the video above may give an impression that the Indian community in Malaysia is infamously known for violence. However, such incidents only represent a small minority of Indians.
The question is, when such incidents happen involving Indians, why is the Indian community stereotyped for being involved in fights, crime and gangsterism? This certainly does not define the entire Indian community.
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Darbar Review: A Somewhat Enjoyable But Mostly Forgettable Cop Film

This Darbar review contains spoilers…
I can’t recall the last time I felt this way watching a Rajinikanth film. As the end credits of his films roll along, I always take a deep breath, slump back into my seat, sit in the moment and then whip out my phone and send long walls of texts to my family members, all of whom are fellow cinephiles and Rajini veriyans. Now, not all of these text messages are positive. Sometimes I’m rapturous, other times I’m seething as if someone had just slapped my non-existent toddler across the face and sometimes I’m in a state of confusion and the back-and-forth texting soon morphs into a debate. Regardless, I’m always enthused to have a conversation about the film that I had just watched starring the magnetic icon who helped shape my unbending love for cinema.
But not Darbar.
Darbar left me feeling kind of indifferent.
It’s not bad. It’s not good. It just kind of is.
Perhaps it’s because Darbar doesn’t feel like it’s made by a filmmaker, rather it feels assembled by an AI that was programmed to engineer a “Rajini Mass Film.” So we get all that we have come to expect from one of these films — The hero introduction shot, the opening song number, the slow-mo walks, the one-liners — but none of the goosebumps, gravitas, electricity nor the sheer emotion that should underline everything. It’s all 1s and 0s. Style without a beating heart at its centre.

A.R. Murugadoss has mentioned that Darbar, similar to Petta is very much a “fan-boy” made film. A film he has envisioned making since he was a teenager breaking down barriers to buy FDFS tickets to see Thalaivar on the big screen. And a lot of the problems I have with Darbar — mainly the over-reliance on Rajinisms — I had with Petta (at least the first half of it) as well.
The difference is, Petta is helmed by Karthik Subbaraj, a ridiculously gifted young writer and a red-blooded craftsman with his own cinematic language. Like Vetrimaaran, Subbaraj gives us so much to chew on, so much to relish even in his lesser films. So far, at least. The non-stop Rajini glorifying scenes in the first half of Petta are infused with an insurmountable amount of inextinguishable passion and is so rich in detail that you couldn’t help but be in awe of it all despite wondering if there’s a point to any of it beyond #RajiniSwag.
A.R. Murugadoss tries to replicate some of that. But he’s not Karthik Subbaraj. I’ve come to realise, especially after Darbar that he’s a (much) better version of say, K.S. Ravikumar. Every now and then, they’ll make a Kaththi / Padayappa and the rest of the time we’ll be watching their films wondering if they’ll ever recapture the magic of Kaththi / Padayappa.
So when I watched the terribly bland and comical hero-introduction scene in Darbar, I couldn’t help but think to myself, “can you even compare Rajini’s shadow in Darbar to Rajini’s shadow in Petta?” If Petta is a love letter to old school Rajini, Darbar is a love WhatsApp message at best.

The bummer is, Darbar actually has a solid premise. In a sentence, it sounds like the Rajini movie we’ve been dying to see for ages: An ageing rogue cop starts thirsting for revenge after the death of his daughter. Insert some Anirudh crackers, family sentiment, punch dialogues and the superstar of all superstars and we could’ve gotten Tamil cinema’s version of Taken. But this logline isn’t developed into a mouth-watering screenplay.
Darbar is filled with odd writing choices. We learn about the death of his daughter very, very early on through some poorly delivered expository lines. Then we cut to a flashback (that makes up the bulk of the movie) which eventually leads up to that death. But because we already know it’s coming it doesn’t feel shocking nor as emotional as it could’ve been. I can’t for the life of me figure out why Murugadoss opted to go with this structure.
There also isn’t a stark difference between Adithya Arunachalam (Rajini) pre and post the death of his daughter despite a bunch of the characters telling us otherwise. A human rights officer who’s supposedly a long-time acquaintance of Mr. Arunachalam is (unintentionally comedically) shaken by his vigilante methods. “He’s a completely different man!” she says. “It’s because they killed his daughter,” the characters around her respond. But even during the flashback sequences in which his daughter is alive, we see that he’s more than happy to take the law into his own hands.
In a number of pre-release interviews, A.R. Murugadoss spoke about the importance of a villain, especially in a mass film. “A villain can make or break a film. A story should revolve around a villain. A hero simply reacts to the villain.” So, why then, I wonder, does Suniel Shetty only have less than 20 minutes of screentime? And why does he, in that 20 minutes of screentime, just walk around either scowling or has his lips puckered and neck slightly bent as if on a set of a Vogue photoshoot? This isn’t his fault of course. What can an actor do if the material he’s working with is shallower than a river during the drought? Don’t even get me started on the baffling plot twist that introduces Suniel Shetty’s character in the first place.
A.R. Murugadoss also mentioned that it was both necessary and important for the film to be set in Mumbai. But watching it, you can’t help but wonder what is the “importance” he was referring to. Here, Mumbai isn’t a character the same way North Chennai is in Vada Chennai or Dharavi is in Kaala. It’s just an excuse for Murugadoss to cast Hindi actors to increase the film’s box office potential. That isn’t the issue. The issue arises when the Northern actors are all speaking (horrendously dubbed) Tamil. It’s cringeworthy, it’s distracting and it makes no sense within the narrative. Why do a lot of mainstream Tamil filmmakers behave like subtitles are the rarest of gems that can only be obtained and used after trekking through the Forbidden Forest for seven hours and battling a horde of angry Centaurs? Original language plus subtitles, that’s gospel.
How are the action sequences? It’s fine, I guess. Some of them are creatively staged and shot. At one point Murugadoss spins the camera 180 degrees as Adithya hits a thug. It looks cool. But without an emotional driving force, no amount of camera spinning is going to make us (or at least me) jump out of our seats.

But in a film that threatens to fall apart at every turn, there are a number of things to love about it as well. Moments and scenes that edges Darbar into ‘mediocre’ territory. Like the scene when Adithya Arunachalam regains consciousness after a severe concussion only to discover that his daughter has passed. Adithya loses it and Rajini performs his heart out. We’ve seen Rajini characters angry many times, but here it’s different. It isn’t just anger, it’s also pain, sadness and disorientation.
I also love the quick scene where Adithya almost collapses in the hospital in front of his subordinates. They try to help him up, he stops them, choosing to get up himself. He believes it in his bones: Adithya Arunachalam is unstoppable. The overconfident exterior mixed with the reality of his vulnerable state is something we don’t often see in mass movies. There’s an interesting subplot where he’s asked to resign/retire after an accident for not being in tip-top shape both physically and mentally. But why does this angle need to end with a cheap-looking Rocky-like gym montage which sees Adithya attain peak fitness after merely four days? Couldn’t he have failed the physical test as Bond did in Skyfall?
Then there’s Nayanthara. While she isn’t utilised to her fullest potential at all — my God, is she severely underutilised — the climax of her romance angle with Adithya is a masterful stroke of pure genius.
Lily’s (Nayanthara) cousin visits him at home. There’s sort of an awkward tension in the air. You know what’s going to happen next. The cousin is going to tell Adithya that he loves her, that Adithya should stay away from her, and Adithya would look at him straight in the eye, smile and say, “Kanna…” Right?
Wrong.
The cousin looks at a picture of Adithya receiving an award from a Minister in 1998, congratulates him and then casually says “Lily was 11 years old at the time.” Later he asks Adithya how he would feel if his daughter started dating someone of his age. A.R. Murugadoss takes a sharp jagged knife much like the one used by the Suniel Shetty character and drives it through our hearts. Adithya holds back his tears, says he understands, explains himself, apologises and promises not to woo Lily anymore. In a movie filled with so much nothingness, this is one that feels real and sincere. It’s a powerful moment.
If only this moment was part of a better movie. If only this moment wasn’t underscored by a close-up shot in which we see Rajini’s face, shiny, covered in makeup as thick as the Mahabharata and an Instagram quality de-ageing filter. Does Murugadoss not realise the irony of it all? Or perhaps he’s directing that line towards himself as well. Seriously, are we not done with Rajini playing a man 30 years younger? Are we not salivating for more Kaala Karikalans and Kabalis?

The best moments in Darbar are the tender ones. The lighthearted and frankly wonderfully penned humour with Yogi Babu (there’s a running joke about Rajini wearing a watch that monitors his heart rate… because of his age), the father-daughter dynamic (Nivetha Thomas holds her own alongside Rajini) and the family drama. It’s a shame that all of this is buried underneath a highly forgettable, incredibly generic, poorly written action flick. Well, at the very least this isn’t a film where the hero looks directly into the camera and spews some moral values or tells us the importance of farming. Bonus points for that.
Darbar is currently playing in Malaysian cinemas.
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Human Resources Minister Saravanan Says New Identity Card System Will Apply To Track Foreign Workers

The Ministry of Human Resources (KSM) will introduce an identity card system according to employment sector to foreign workers in the near future.
Minister of Human Resources, Datuk Seri M Saravanan said, the implementation of the card is among others to prevent employers from abusing the registration of foreign workers in their respective sectors.
Image credits : The Star
According to him, the measure was also introduced to address the issue of foreign workers fleeing to other business sectors such as the construction sector which is currently facing a shortage of workers following more attractive salary offers in the oil palm plantation sector.
“This is indeed the case, the high demand in the plantation sector due to the increase in oil palm prices has made oil palm plantation owners willing to pay more than other sectors.
Image credits : Malay Mail
“So with that situation, some ran away. Due to that factor, we introduced an identity card system by sector to overcome this problem, again now with the opening of all sectors for foreign workers,” he said.
Saravanan said, in some cases, there were situations where employers from other sectors had brought in foreign workers along agricultural channels due to lower levy payments.
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Dhanush Confirms His Second Directorial Movie Is On The Way

Exciting news for Dhanush fans!
In a tweet from his official account, actor Dhanush confirmed that his second directorial venture is indeed happening. He also noted that he will be playing lead actor in the film which has yet to be named. However, Dhanush did mention that the film will be produced with Thenandal Films, the company that was responsible for Vijay’s recent hit, ‘Mersal’.
“As speculated my next directorial venture will be with @ThenandalFilms #dd2. Will also be playing the lead actor..#d37 More updates in 2018! @Hemarukmani1 @MuraliRamasamy4 @aditi1231 #LookingForward!” the tweet read.

As speculated my next directorial venture will be with @ThenandalFilms #dd2. Will also be playing the lead actor..#d37 More updates in 2018! @Hemarukmani1 @MuraliRamasamy4 @aditi1231 #LookingForward!
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) December 28, 2017

We can’t wait to hear more details about the movie!
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Santosh Logandran & Yunohoo’s Rani is Now Available on All Major Distribution Platforms

Singer and composer Santosh Logandran‘s latest hit is Rani, featuring rapper Yunohoo. The track is from his debut Tamil album, In Pursuit of Santhosham. Rani is now available on all major distribution platforms, including Spotify.
Yunohoo and Santosh Logandran at the launch of In Pursuit of Santhosham. Image credit: Instagram @santoshlogandran.music
Rani was written and composed by Santosh himself with additional lyrics by Yunohoo. Staying true to his roots in the Malaysian band Nadir, Santosh roped in an ensemble of local musicians to work on Rani.
The track features Sri Suriya on the guitar, Zaim Zaidee on the bass, Ashwin Gobinath on the drums, Jonathan Khor and Casey Joo on the violin, Chris Oh on the viola and Charissa Tan on the cello. The backup singers of Rani are Charlene Suzanne, Priyangka, Vernysha and Sarah Danielle. The tune was recorded at Nadir Studios.
It is wonderful to see Yunohoo back in the Malaysian music scene. Her recently released single, X Ninja, has done exceedingly well. Rani is the perfect comeback for the Stylish Tamilachi rapper, and we cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us.
Once again, Santosh has brought a new flavour to the Malaysian Tamil music scene. and we are hooked.
From the start of the song, Rani is a captivating tune thanks to the incredible strings section, coupled with Santosh’s arrangement of the tune as the song builds up to Yunohoo’s rap hook. Once again, Santosh has brought a new flavour to the Malaysian Tamil music scene, and we are hooked.
Rani isn’t going to just dominate the local charts, it’s going to go international. The tune is a testament to the originality of In Pursuit of Santhosham, a Malaysian Tamil album that is so unique that it has created a new genre for us, Santhosham.
Related:  Malaysia Becomes The First Country to Launch a Multilingual Aathichudi Book in The WorldKeep up with Santosh Logandran on Instagram here. Drop him a DM to purchase his album, In Pursuit of Santhosham.
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Rashmika Mandanna Is Pumped For Her Tamil Debut!

Rashmika Mandanna was recently in Chennai for the promotions of Dear Comrade. While she is basking in for her performance in the film, the actress is also happy to making in-roads into the Tamil film industry.

Ask her about it and Rashmika attempts to speak in Tamil, saying,
“I am very excited to make my debut in Tamil. The project will star Karthi, with Bakkiyaraj sir directing it. SR Prabhu sir is producing the movie. I am very proud and happy to be a part of the film. It will be something new and special. The shoot was supposed to have started by now, but there is some delay. We will likely begin the shoot by August.”
And her role in the film? “Well, not now. I can’t reveal anything about the movie now. I am secretive person,” she laughs, adding, “I will probably talk about it during the film’s promotions.”
The actress, meanwhile, will star in Sarileru Neekevvaru that has Mahesh Babu in the lead. She also has Bheeshma, AA20 in Telugu and Pogaru in Kannada.

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