Temples, Churches & Gurdwaras In Green Zones To Reopen From June 10th

Temples, churches & Gurdwaras in green zones will be allowed to reopen starting from June 10 onwards, said Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He has announced in his daily briefing today that the services would have to be conducted under strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and only Malaysian citizens are allowed to attend.
He said this was after consultation with National Unity Minister Halimah Mohamed Sadique who had met with representatives of various religions such as Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Taoism and Sikhism.
“These places of worship will not be allowed to open daily to the public but only on important days in the week with limited prayer hours and a limited number of devotees. If there are violations of the SOP then this relaxation of the rules will be retracted,” said Ismail.

Among the SOPs are the number of worshippers should not exceed a maximum of 30 and it could be less depending on the size of the place of worship. Senior citizens of 70 years old and above, and children of 12 years old and below are not permitted to attend. Social distancing, the use of hand sanitiser and the wearing of face masks are also part of the SOP.
As many as 174 places of worship including 84 Hindu temples, 15 Buddhist and Taoist temples, 67 churches and eight Gurdwaras are being permitted to open. However, functions such as weddings remain under suspension, said Ismail.
Muslim places of worship already open
Presently, only Muslim places of worship are allowed to open in some states, but this is subject to strict procedures to mitigate the risk of spreading Covid-19.
Among others, the number of worshippers during Friday prayers may not exceed 30 people and the congregation would be selected by the mosque or surau committees.
Churches remain closed
The Council of Churches of Malaysia (CCM) today said that churches under its umbrella will remain closed until the CMCO is lifted.
Its general secretary Rev Hermen Shastri said that CCM will only allow churches to open if there is assurance from the Ministry of Health that Covid-19 no longer poses a threat to the general public. “Whether that will be June 10, will be reviewed judiciously when the time comes. We seek to priorities the safety of our people as our paramount spiritual duty. The current situation is still very precarious and volatile,” he said in a statement yesterday.
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Early Bird Tickets For ‘Hariharan Live In Concert’ Till 30 June

Padhma Shri Hariharan, multi-award winning singer who immortalised tunes with his coaxing, mellifluous tone, will be returning to Malaysian soils for an extravagant evening of music, melodies and reminiscing memories.

‘Uyire Uyire’: Hariharan Live In Concert is happening on the 14 September 2019 at the KL Plenary Hall, KLCC, between 7.30PM to 11.30PM. Hariharan will be performing alongside singer Chinmayi and accompanied by Maestro Flutist Naveen Kumar. Get swept by songs like Vennilave Vennilave, Nila Kaigiradhu, Kurukku Siruthevale and Malargale Malargale. Varnam Malaysia is also proud to announce that we are the Official Online Media Partner for ‘Uyire Uyire’: Hariharan Live In Concert.

The early bird tickets are up for sales till end 30 June with price slash of up to RM500 when you buy your tickets right away. There are 7 categories to choose from with tickets starting at only RM99. To get your tickets, head over to MyTicket.Asia.

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Here’s How You Can Meet & Watch Junga With Vijay Sethupathi in KL

Sir, oru kathey soltha sir?
We’ve heard that iconic line in the movies, and now we may just be able to hear it in person. Yes, we’re going to witness all that style, wit. and charisma right here in Kuala Lumpur – thanks to DMY Creation.
Makkal Selvan Vijay Sethupathi is making his way to the Malaysian shores for an exclusive meet and greet session with his die-hard fans over here. Vijay Sethupathi will be here in Kuala Lumpur to promote his new movie, the highly-anticipated, action-packed, Junga. Directed by Gokul, Junga also stars Sayesha Saigal, Madonna Sebastian, Yogi Babu, Saranya and more.

Are you excited already?? We bet you are. Here are the details for the exclusive meet-and-greet session with the Makkal Selvan:
Date: 26th July 2018
Time: 7pm
Venue: Lower Ground Floor, Nu Sentral, Center Court
The event is open to the public. But here’s the best part: right after the meet-and greet, you also stand a chance to grab a spot to watch Junga with Vijay Sethupathi himself in Nu Sentral!

So mark your calendars, and we’ll see you on Thursday :D
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This event is brought to you by DMY Creation.

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Raghava Lawrence Returns To Laxmmi Bomb!

Now that is next level drama!
Director Raghava Lawrence was supposed to make his Bollywood debut with the remake of his 2011 summer blockbuster horror comedy Kanchana.

Laxmmi bomb has Akshay Kumar starring as the main lead and Kiara Advani as his pair.
However two weeks back, the director has announced that he’s quitting the project.
Say whatttt!
Raghava Lawrence said that he was not given the respect he deserves and even the first look was released without his consent.
He went on to say that he values self respect more than anything announced to quit.
Now that is self respect to another level. When someone crosses your boundary, the right thing to do is to respect your boundary and act in accordance to that!

Few days back he had informed of the production house coming to Chennai to discuss with him and that he’ll make final decision based on how they treat him.
The director made it official that he’s set to direct Laxmmi Bomb, indicating that the talks went positively and thanked Akshay Kumar and producer Shabinaa Khan for the support.
We should hear more stories like this. You can only achieve professionalism once you have learn to shut the ego in you!
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Shankar Kumar Transforms Dhilip Varman’s Three Hit Songs Into A Beautiful Mashup

Dhilip Varman is a great asset to this country because of his divine voice, which has melted many hearts. Likewise, Shankar Kumar, an up-and-coming artist, has created a mashup of his songs.
It is a mashup of three Dhilip Varman hit songs: Kanavellam Neethane, Meendum Meendum, and Mazhaiye Vaan Mazhaiye. It was released on the Alliance Studio YouTube Channel on July 13, 2021.
Those three Dhilip Varman songs have remained in our hearts, and we all acknowledge that, but Shankar’s beautiful effort to re-create this mashup deserves to be recognised.
Based on Shankar’s social media channels, we can deduce that the artist has been very active in the music and film industries for the past 7 years.

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The singer also stated on his Instagram account that;
Agree, Nothing beats the original song and the work behind it ! Took this effort to appreciate good Tamil Malaysian Music that created by our very own Music
If you have n’t watched Shankar’s magnificent recreation of our beloved Dhilip Varman, simply click the link below and enjoy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTAovxHJgYEVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Dhilip Varman Mashup feat. Shankar Kumar | Boy Radge (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTAovxHJgYE)

Big congrats to the team for turning Shankar’s effort into something beautiful!
Vocals by @iamshankark
Music Produced and Recorded by @boy_radge
Visuals and Cuts by @tamilnagen
@livewires.music @alliancestudio37
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Dr Seema Rao Is India’s First Female Combat Trainer & She Has Trained Over 20,000 Soldiers

She is India’s Wonder woman.

Dr Seema Rao is a certified medical doctor, 7th-degree black belt holder in military martial arts, a combat shooting instructor, a firefighter, a scuba diver and a HMI medallist in rock climbing. Being India’s first woman commando trainer, Dr Seema Rao has spent over two decades of her life training over 20,000 soldiers of India’s elite Armed Forces in close quarter battle (CQB).

Dr Seema Rao Woman Commando Trainer at Corps Battle School Northern Command Indian Army

Seema was inspired by the stories she heard as a child. Her father, Professor Ramakant Sinari, is a freedom fighter who often told stories about the importance of patriotism and service for the country.
While in medical school, Seema met her future husband, Maj. (Dr) Deepak Rao, who introduced her to the world of martial arts. Her husband has been training in martial arts since he was 12 and trained Seema in the art. In an almost cinema like moment, the couple got into a brawl in Mumbai in the early 1990s. Maj Deepak Rao, instead of fighting, took a step back and told his new bride,  “This is your fight, deal with it yourself. You’re ready”.
After that incident, there was no looking back for her.
The combat couple, Maj. Deepak Rao and Dr Seema Rao
Dr Seema Rao is one of the 10 female instructors in the world to teach a special martial arts training conceived by Bruce Lee, Jeet Kune Do. She has also earned her Para Wings by skydiving in the Indian Air Force course. Seema has been one of the finalists in the coveted Mrs India World beauty pageant and authored several books on combat techniques and explosive devices, which can be found in the libraries of Indian Armed forces and the US’s FBI.

She has also made India’s first Mixed Martial Arts movie called Hathapayi, which she directed, acted and sang in. Dr Seema is also a certified doctor in conventional medicine and having an MBA in crisis management, a definite talent power house.
The 49 year old trainer has received three Army Chief Citations, US President’s Volunteer Service Award and a World Peace Diplomat Award and the prestigious Nari Shakti Puruskar 2019 which is the highest civilian honour for exemplary women in India.
It is definitely blood, sweat and broken bones for this Wonder Woman. She has sustained injuries to her spine and an amnesia-inducing head injury. Drs Deepak and Seema have also faced severe financial problems and have had to sell their properties to continue the service they do.
Dr Seema and her husband have denied any form of financial compensation for their military training. It seems that patriotism and badass-ery runs deep in the family, with Seema’s daughter, Dr Komal Rao, picking up and mastering martial arts too.

Dr Komal Rao

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Kaala’s Wife To Be Heroine In Ajith’s Viswasam

After giving fans 3 continuous 100 crore films, Ajith is teaming up with Siruthai Siva in Viswasam for the forth time. The film will be produced by Sathyajyothi Films, music sensation D.Imman scoring the music, with Vettri taking care of cinematography and Ruben in the editing.
The production has commenced on the second schedule of the movie – and it’s expected to release in Ponggal 2019. Lady Superstar Nayanthara will play Ajith’s love interest. Viswasam also features Robo Shankar, Yogi Babu, Ramesh Thilak, Thambi Ramaiah and Vivekh.

Rumours are rife that Thala Ajith is playing dual roles as father and son, and Nayanthara is the love interest of the son. As for the father, it seems Kaala sensation Eswari Rao is in the talks to be roped into the film.
After her stellar performance in Kaala, it would be great to see her performance again!
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From Grit To Glory; The Rise of Boss Babes Through Nana’s Pani Puri Enterprise

It’s so interesting to see how far women have come in the world – from not being allowed to vote, to standing proud as elected heads of state, running Fortune 500 companies and even making some serious cheddar for themselves.
Looking at the bigger picture, women are known to be excellent multitaskers so when it comes to being an entrepreneur,  it doesn’t surprise the writer to see several women leaders coming to the limelight these days as they were always there silently fostering brilliant ventures.
Meet Dr Nandana, the Founder of Nana’s Pani Puri who have broken the age-old shackles and preconceived notions, rules, barriers and paved the way for other women to come to the forefront to be and lead the change.
Coco Chanel once said, “A girl should be two things: who and what she wants.”

Established in May 2020, Nana’s Pani Puri  is purely based on homemade products such as crunchy munchy cookies, masala tea powder, masala mix powder and many more which might just leave you spoilt for choices.
The idea of juggling a full-time career with a start-up business is absolutely daunting. But Nana has proved that it shouldn’t deter you right away. Her constant sheer diligent efforts has motivated young lasses out there who not only excels in her field but is also set to empower other women who deal with self-doubt. It came to the writer’s surprise as to date there are a total number of 53 agents who dare to achieve and keep striving for the well-good of Nana’s Pani Puri.
A special shout out goes to their Dahi Pani Puri for its out of the world taste. The writer who isn’t a Pani Puri lover literally owes a big thanks to the founder for turning one into a Pani Puri addict in an instant.

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There’s a saying that:
Find someone who wants to invest in you, see you win, supports your vision and falls in love with you daily. Someone who motivates you to become a better person and shows you the potential you don’t see in yourself.
Talking to Dr Nana, the mother of a beautiful angel has stated that a supportive spouse can make all the difference when we’re embarking on a new path journey. There’s no magic pill for us to succeed in our life but if there’s a strong pillar who could lift us up, it finally comes to fruition.

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Being a supportive and true partner, Avinesh Kumar  has made all the difference in her own success.

Everyone deserves someone who will build them up and encourage their dreams, wouldn’t you agree?
It’s true that when we do receive support from our loved ones, we perform better in all walks of life because we know that if and when we fall apart, we’ll be caught in walls of cotton, which eventually make us even stronger.
To those who are wondering what are so special about Nana’a Pani Puri, you guys can always purchase their products via their Instagram page HERE!
Let’s give our support to the local business and help them to strive for business excellence!
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Malavika Mohanan Slams Sexist Poster Made By Vijay Fans’ Twitter Handle

Malavika Mohanan is playing the lead in Vijay’s upcoming film Master. Recently, she called out a Twitter handle belonging to Vijay fans for making a sexist poster. The poster showed the Master team in the same house, the men involved in the project were shown to be relaxing, Malavika was depicted as cooking.
Tweeting the poster, Malavika said, “The task of a woman even in a hypothetical ‘movie house’ is to cook? When will gender roles die? Sigh.” However, as was only to be expected, her tweet was met with many angry responses from Vijay fans.
Following this, the actor deleted her tweet.
Her most recent tweet though shows that she still stands by what she had said. Malavika tweeted the poster made by a social media user which has the same scene but shows Malavika reading rather than cooking.
Malavika responded to the tweet saying that she loved the new version of the poster. She also added that she loves to read.

I love this version! 🤗 And how did you know I love reading?! 😋♥ #masterquarantine #masterteamquarantine https://t.co/uE6gJReBo4
— Malavika Mohanan (@MalavikaM_) April 27, 2020

This isn’t the first time that Vijay fans on Twitter are making a name for themselves for being trolls. Two years ago, Dhanya Rajendran, Managing Editor at The News Minute, was at the receiving end of vicious abuses, often sexual in nature, when she tweeted about how bad the films Jab Harry Met Sejal and Sura were. While this didn’t bother actor Vijay himself, his fans took offense.
More than 48 hours since that first tweet was posted, the hashtag #PublicityBeepDhanya was created and used in more than 30,000 tweets, becoming a trend on Twitter for some time. While support poured in for Dhanya, so did the offensive, derogatory tweets.
Related:  Malaysian Indian actress Sangeeta Krishnasamy attends the Cannes International Film Festival in France.Vijay has stayed mum on both incidents.
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Ladies, Anirudh Just Got Crowned ‘Most Desirable Man 2017’

Heads up, ladies, music composer and singer Anirudh Ravichander just got crowned ‘Most Desirable Man 2017’!
Based on a poll that was run by the Chennai Times, Anirudh beat out other south Indian actors like Sivakarthikeyan, Rana Daggubati, Harish Kalyan, Arya, Jayam Ravi, and Siddharth to bag the highest votes and hence, the title.
“It feels great to be chosen as this year’s most desirable. This must be all about the music that I make. These lists have primarily been dominated by actors, so it feels great that a musician has made it to the top slot,” Anirudh told Times of India.

#ChennaiTimesMostDesirable Man 2017🙏🏻Thank you to my fans for making me the first musician and non-actor to top the list 🤘🏻@ChennaiTimesTOI pic.twitter.com/HtuHLJOxdg
— Anirudh Ravichander (@anirudhofficial) February 15, 2018

“One big attribute of my desirability must be my voice. I always get ribbed on the stage where MCs make sure they comment about my voice, and the difference between my voice and my physical appearance. Also, I think the women love the way I emote when I sing,”
“I thank my stars that I chose to be a musician and not an actor,” the musician added.
Well, you’re right, Anirudh! What girl wouldn’t be attracted to a guy who can croon her with love songs all day? ;)
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Kajol Bares All in an Ask Me Anything Session

During an ‘Ask Me Anything’ interaction with her fans on Instagram, Kajol was asked if she would have married Shah Rukh, had she not met her husband Ajay Devgn. She had an epic response: “Isn’t the man supposed to be proposing?”

Kajol was also asked whether she found Shah Rukh or Ajay to be the better co-star. She replied diplomatically, “Depends on the situation.” When asked about her bond with Shah Rukh, Kajol said that they were “friends for life”. She also described him as “iconic”.

Kajol had made a guest appearance in Shah Rukh’s 2018 film Zero, directed by Anand L Rai. Fans wanted to know about their onscreen outing, to which Kajol replied, “Ask SRK.”
Kajol was also asked about her husband during the interaction. One fan wanted to know if Ajay gets jealous when she showers more love on their children, Nysa and Yug. “Sometimes, but so does he,” she responded.
Ajay and Kajol got married on February 24, 1999. During the interaction, the Fanaa actor revealed that her husband was her first crush. She said, “Married my 1st crush!”
Ajay and Kajol will be paired together in Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, based on the legendary Maratha general Tanaji Malusare. While Ajay plays the titular role, Kajol will be seen as his wife Savitribai Malusare. Saif Ali Khan plays the main antagonist, Udaybhan Rathod, a Rajput officer working for the Mughals. Directed by Om Raut, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior will hit the theatres on January 10, 2020.
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JUST IN: Walk-Ins For Booster Shots Will No Longer Be Allowed At Off-Site PPV’s

It’s confirmed that off-site PPV’s will no longer accept walk-ins following high demand for free COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.
Off-site PPVs are those set-up at shopping malls, community halls, etc!
In the face of soaring infection numbers caused by the highly contagious Omicron variant, and hints that immunity triggered by COVID-19 vaccines might fade over time, Malaysia had initiated walk-in registrations for the booster shots on 22nd November.
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Nothing seemed to go right after quite a number of senior citizens were found to line up in long queues outside a vaccination centre at Pinhorn Road, Penang. Besides that, the long queues and crowds have been spotted at various vaccination centres in the Klang Valley as people were hoping to get their booster shots even though they did not have appointments.
In response to the surge of walk-ins, ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn Bhd (ProtectHealth) has decided to call off the walk-in programme and encouraged the public to call and be put on a waiting list instead of physically heading to vaccination centres (PPVs). ProtectHealth has further added that MySejahtera will still continue giving out appointments, hence individuals are advised to keep track of their appointments on the app.
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Raghava Lawrence Sends A Strong Message To Fans Over Milk Abhisegam For Kanchana 3

The fourth instalment to the Muni franchise has had cinemas and has been very well received by audiences. Starring Raghava Lawrence, Vedhika, Oviya, Kovai Sarala, Sriman and Devadarshini, opened in over 2600 cinemas across the world.

Fans who have been long awaiting this new instalment, showed an outpour of love and support for the film and Raghava. However, a viral video of a fan hanging off a crane to pour milk on Raghava’s banner has upset the director of the film.
In a strongly worded tweet, Raghava asked his fans to never put their lives at risk to celebrate such films and provided an alternative to celebrate the film and its success.
He wrote, “Dear fans and friends, this is a humble request to all my fans. I saw a video with one of my fan hanging in a crane and doing milk abhisegam for my banner. I felt very bad after watching that video. My sincere request to all my fans, please do not take such risks, it isn’t necessary to show your love this way by risking your life and you have a family who is waiting for you at home. Please keep them in mind before doing these acts. If you want to share your love and prove you are my fan, kindly please help the children who are in need of books and fees. There are many old people suffering for food, you can help them by providing food. This will make me more happy and proud. I completely don’t encourage these acts… My kind request to all my fans please don’t take such risks again. Your life is more important. Kindly do keep this is mind as my heartfelt request”.

This is very important “Note” to my Friends and Fans👇 pic.twitter.com/S7J6J5Tz0k
— Raghava Lawrence (@offl_Lawrence) April 21, 2019

Earlier this year, The Tamil Nadu Milk Dealers Welfare Association (TNMDWA) addressed a letter to Chennai’s Commissioner of Police, seeking a permanent ban on the practice of milk abhishegam during the release of films but the ban has yet to be implemented.
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Five Enlightening Facts About Vijayadashmi

We are on the last day of Navratri, and TODAY (5th October 2022) is the most awaited auspicious day for all of us. As per panchang, Vijayadashmi will be observed on the last day of Navratri, and it signifies the triumph of good over evil.
Vijayadashmi, also known as Dussehra, marks two celebrations; first the victory of goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura and the victory of Rama over Ravana.
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We are all reminded of these powerful stories in order to instil morality in us and carry it in our lives eternally. However, there are few enlightening facts of celebrating Vijayadashmi that you might not be familiar with!
Let’s take a look at those enlightening facts of celebrating Vijayadashmi which might amaze you:
Why the idols are immersed?
Immersing the idol on Vijaydashmi symbolises how a deity moves from the formless (clay) to form (the idol) and then again to formlessness in water — bringing balance to nature and celestial energy.
Asoka became a Buddhist on this day
The great conqueror Asoka converted to Buddhism on Vijaydashmi — vowing never to lift a weapon again.
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The real battle is inside us
Vijaydashmi focuses primarily on spiritual development. There is a battle between good and evil inside each one of us and we must strive to conquer the inner negativity.
Why Ravana had 10 heads?
Ravana’s 10 heads represent his knowledge of the six “Shastras” and the four “Vedas.” But some say they stand for the 10 human vices that we must symbolically burn in our quest for salvation. His ten heads were Kama (lust), Krodha (anger), Moha (delusion), Lobha (greed), Mada (pride), Maatsyasya (envy), Manas (mind), Buddhi (intellect), Chitta (will) and Ahamkara ( the ego) – all these constitute the ten heads. And so Ravana had all these ten qualities.
Image Credit: Vedsutra.com
Besides inheriting spiritual awareness, Vijayadashmi is an IMPORTANT auspicious as it reaffirms our faith in the fact that evil cannot win and that a divine power is watching over us.
A time for celebration, A time for victory of good over bad, A time when the world sees the example of the power of good. Let us continue the same “true” spirit.
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Covid-19 Cases in Mumbai Overtake Wuhan

India’s financial capital, Mumbai, has recorded 51,000 cases of Covid-19, taking it past the peak in Wuhan, China where the virus first emerged.
The news comes amid a surge of infections in India, which has 266,598 confirmed cases.
Maharashtra state, of which Mumbai is the capital, has 90,000 confirmed cases. Infections are also spiking in the capital Delhi, where authorities have said they expect to see more than half a million cases by the end of July.

On the 8th June, shopping malls, places of worship, and offices were allowed to reopen. The hope which also encouraged the government to lift the lockdown – was that most of India’s undetected infections would not be severe enough to require hospitalization.
But the number of rising cases shows that the country could simply be witnessing a late peak in cases, experts say.
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Arrest Warrant For Radhika And Sarathkumar!

After a verdict issued by the Saidapet court, Sarath Kumar and Radhika are in deep trouble.
The court has issued orders to  police officials to arrest them. The verdict was pronounced in a case pertaining to a movie, that also involves Malayalam producer Listin Stephen.

I mean, this couple are always on the news. Doesn’t it ever get tiring?
Radhika, Sarathkumar and Listin Stephens had joined hands and produced several movies like Chennaiyil oru Naal, Maari etc in the name of Magic Frames banner and for producing movies they had took a loan of 2 crores from Radiance media house.
However, during the repayment of the loan, the cheque that was issued by  Radhika and Sarath Kumar  to the media house got bounced.
Following this, Radiance media house had filed a case regarding the cheque bounce and as Radhika and Sarath Kumar did not appear in the court, the court instructed police to arrest them and postponed the hearing to July 12.
But with their entitlement and privileges, there is a high chance that they would get away with this!
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8 Bombs Explode In Sri Lanka, 207 Dead

Eight bombs went off in Sri Lanka yesterday, in a carefully coordinated effort to wreak havoc in the island nation. At 8.45 am, the the first suicide bomber’s explosion ripped through St. Anthony’s Shrine in Kochchikade, Colombo. The bomb exploded in the midst of Easter mass.
A few minutes later, a Sri Lankan bomber was queuing at a hotel buffet at the Shangri-La Hotel’s Table One Restaurant when he set of the explosives strapped to his back.

In the span of a few hours, suicide bombings hit three Catholic churches and three upscale hotels in the country. The eight sights of explosions are St. Anthony’s Shrine, Colombo, St. Sebastian’s Church, Negombo, Zion Church, Batticaloa, Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo, Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, The Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, an area near Dehiwala Zoo in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia and house in Mahawila Gardens, Dematagoda.
A ninth bomb was found and defused in time by experts. The large PVC pipe packed with explosives was found on the way to Bandaranaike International Airport, the main international gateway to the nation.
The shock and anger generated by the explosions have been exacerbated by news that a top police official had alerted security officials 10 days earlier about a threat to churches from a radical Islamist group, National Thowheeth Jama’ath. It was unclear what precautions, if any, had been taken, or whether that group had played any role in the assaults.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe
Sri Lanka’s prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, said he and other ministers had not been warned, a sign of the recent frictions within the government hierarchy. “We must look into why adequate precautions were not taken,” he said at a press conference. For now, he said, “the priority is to apprehend the attackers.”
207 people were killed and at least 450 wounded in the bombings including 32 foreigners. Wisma Putra said in a statement that no Malaysians were affected in the incident.
While no groups have come forward to claim responsibility of attacks, at least 13 people have been arrested in Colombo, Negombo and Batticaloa.
A curfew was imposed yesterday following the attacks. As of 30 minutes ago, the bus and train services had resumed as the curfew ended.
More to come.
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WATCH: Suthashini & Aishwerya Bring Us a Mashup of Thala Vs Thalapathy

Suthasini Rajenderan has been quite the busy bee since the lockdown was announced, engaging us with covers of Tamil songs.
The Singaporean crooner has released a mashup of Ajith and Vijay songs on her YouTube channel. Thala Vs Thalapathy sees Suthashini join forces with Aishwerya Radhakrishnan. .
Suthasini won the Singaporean singing competition, Vasantham Star 2011. She rose to international fame soon after, by  participate in the Malaysian singing competition, Astro International Superstar 2015, before making it to the finals of the Indian singing contest, Singing Stars.

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Government; Vaccination Registration Process To Be Improvised, Ultimately Providing a Fair Distribution To All

Vaccination-related news, trolls, and memes are proliferating on a daily basis, causing commotions and spreading false information. Not only that, but many people have yet to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Hence, the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) is stepping up efforts to disseminate information about vaccination registrations, particularly in rural areas.
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Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, Minister of Communications and Multimedia, stated that they would also focus on groups such as the elderly and people with disabilities, who are reportedly less competent in online registration methods.
“Based on an analysis by the COVID-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF), vaccination registrations are still low, especially in the east coast and among rural communities, the elderly, Orang Asli and PwD.”
During an interview with RTM which was broadcasted on Berita Perdana last night, he said;
“By taking into consideration the registration issue, the ministry through the Information Department (JAPEN) is gearing up more information and promotion sessions for the public to come forward and register.”
According to him, from 30th March to yesterday (27th May), 24,664 COVID-19 vaccination registrations were successfully completed through the ministry’s Info on Wheels (IOW) program.
This would undoubtedly be a fantastic move to raise awareness and provide accurate information to netizens about the country’s vaccination programme.
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According to the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin in a Bernama report stated that the AstraZeneca vaccine will be reintroduced into the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme mainstream vaccine list as a result of the public’s positive response to the vaccine.
What do you think about all of this as a citizen of this free nation? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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Vishal’s Controversial Cyber-Thriller Movie Irumbu Thirai To Release This Friday

The wait is finally over, Vishal’s Irumbu Thirai will open in cinemas this Friday!
Irumbu Thirai was initially scheduled for release in January but got rescheduled for various reasons. Directed by P. S. Mithran – the film revolves around the advancement of information technology and the consequences of having all your personal information available online.

The film features Vishal and Arjun in a leading role, while Samantha plays Vishal’s love interest.
According to Vishal, Irumbu Thirai is the most controversial film he’s done to date.
“Yes #IrumbuThirai is the most controversial film of my career.i know Wats in store but this is Wat u call freedom of expression.thank u Mithran for allowing me to vent my anger on the most pressing issue in our society,” the actor tweeted.

Yes #IrumbuThirai is the most controversial film of my career.i know Wats in store but this is Wat u call freedom of expression.thank u Mithran for allowing me to vent my anger on the most pressing issue in our society pic.twitter.com/nhmyFGKlH5
— Vishal (@VishalKOfficial) May 7, 2018

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Jaya Grocer & Mydin Set Aside Special Timings for the Elderly and Differently-Abled to Shop

Supermarkets Jaya Grocer and Mydin have set aside an extra thirty minutes before starting operations for the elderly and differently-abled. This is in light of the Movement Control Order implemented by the Malaysian government starting today.
Over the past few days, social media has been laden with images of people panic buying and hoarding, in spite of numerous pleas not to do so.
Jaya Grocer announced that participating outlets would open from 9.30am to 10am for elderly customers (meaning those aged 60 and above) and their caretakers.

Mydin, on the other hand, said that they would open their stores 30 minutes earlier to allow for the elderly and the disabled to shop.

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Win Tickets to Watch DARBAR with Varnam on Opening Night!

Are you ready to have your mind blown by Rajinikanth in his upcoming flick Darbar? Varnam Malaysia is organising a special screening of Darbar on the opening night. Join our Darbar contest and stand a chance to watch Rajini on the big screen, absolutely free!
This is going to be a Rajinific experience like no other. Can you imagine being in a cinema hall made up solely of Thalaivar fans with party poppers in tow? This is also your chance to rub shoulders with local celebrities and industry bigwigs during the red carpet and watch the movie with them!

Win tickets to Varnam’s Darbar Opening Night Screening!
DATE: 9th January 2020
Time: 7.00 (Red Carpet) | 8.40 (Screening)
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You Have Been An Addict Your Whole Life And You Didn’t Realise It

Most of us identify the term “addiction” related to substance addiction such as alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, or other drugs. However, there are types of addiction other than this, which is described as an overwhelming need to engage in a certain behaviour or action. As per Colleen Travers, behavioral addiction are similar to substances addiction as there would be lack of control over one’s activities, compulsive, or obsessive conduct, and continues to make them do something despite negative consequences.
Let’s look at a few addictions that appear to be typical behaviours but are actually addictions that we are unaware of.
Love
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Love can be an addiction. People who are love addicts become extremely focused and sometimes obsessed with their sentiments of love, which causes feelings of thrill and connection. One sort of love addiction is, when a person becomes fascinated with a love interest as these people think of their partner as a living source for them. Another love addiction occurs when a person tries to recreate the emotional high of a new relationship over and over. Social interaction, environmental factors, and personal difficulties all contribute to this.
Caffeine
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Caffeine is an addiction for most people since they cannot live without it. Not just coffee, but any caffeinated beverage, will work its magic to turn your terrible day into a good one. Caffeine like most addictive substances, gives a mental reward. Caffeine is an element that mimics adenosine, a sleep inducing substance that slows the brain. But, consuming caffeine causes it to speed, preventing adenosine from doing its job. The more caffeine you consume, the more you get on to stay awake. Caffeine also boosts dopamine production which activates the brain pleasure centers, which is why it is addictive to most.
Exercise
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Exercise is a healthy activity that benefits us in many ways. However, too much of work-outs can also turn into a dangerous addiction. If a fitness freak has not exercised in a day or more, they will experience withdrawal symptoms such as irritability, nervousness, and even guilt for not going to the gym. These symptoms typically develop when a person is injured or unable to exercise for reasons beyond their control. Exercise addicts even workout when they are injured, as they are under pressure to follow strict fitness routines and become hard on themselves for not exercising enough.
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Have you ever been labelled a shopaholic before? Well, you might be addicted to shopping. Turns out that there are as many reason to develop a shopping addiction as there are shoppers. Shopping can be used to relax, feel more in control, or fill a void within oneself. Are you a shopaholic? If you use shopping as a mood booster or if you purposely spend more than your monthly budget and purchase things that you don’t need or if you are hiding your purchases or payments, and if you are lying to yourself and others about you’re shopping spree, you’re definitely an addict.
Music
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Most of us used to declare that listening to a song was so addicting that we could not stop. It is unquestionably true that music may be addictive. But do not worry, this is one of an addiction that you would never have to break. Listening to good music gives you a natural high. This occurs when the body responds by releasing the neurotransmitter dopamine, which makes us want to repeat activities in order to reclaim that feeling, which is why we might become hooked to listening to our favourite music.
Tattoos
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You have probably seen people with body art or “tattoos” from head to toe and wonder why do they have tattoos all over their bodies. Addicted to tattoos can be a psychological condition that your body is affected by how you think about yourself. One, you can believe that a new image on your skin will dazzle others, increase your self-esteem, and eliminate the need for further needlework if you believe that tattoos can transform people’s perception of you. On another hand, new ink might not be enough. You may be going around in circles in your hunt for more pictures, depressed or furious at yourself, and not seeing a new, happier face in the mirror. That might feel like an abused substance and it can cage you.
What are your thoughts? Are you hooked to any of the above? Whatever it is, remember to keep everything in balance, do not go overboard in anything, and strive to live a peaceful existence.
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Vishal Will Be Teaming Up With Director Anand Shankar In His Next Film!

Vishal will be teaming up with director Anand Shankar next. The director apparently came up with an impressive storyline and the actor has agreed to join the star cast as its lead actor, we hear.
The film is yet to be titled; it is still in the pre-production stage with the director completing up the script.
Vishal is currently busy with Chakra, directed by MS Anandan. The film is gearing up for Pongal next year. Shraddha Srinath and Regina Cassandra play the female leads in this entertainer that will have Vishal as an army officer.

Meanwhile Thupparivaalan 2 is also progressing well with the release date set for next year. Directed by Mysskin, the film is a sequel to the hit movie Thupparivaalan. The film went on floors recently in Bristol and the makers are planning a single 45-day schedule. While Arol Correli had composed music for Thupparivaalan, the sequel have music score by the maestro Ilaiyaraaja.
He will also be bankrolling a film under his banner Vishal Film Factory.
Another sequel for Vishal is Irumbu Thirai that went on floors recently. Directed by debutant Anandan the film has Shraddha Srinath and Regina Cassandra as the female leads.
Vishal’s recent release was Action, directed by Sundar C had Tamannaah and Aishwarya Lekshmi as the female leads. Though the expectations were high on the film, it has received mixed response in the box office. Produced by Trident Arts Ravi, Hip-hop Tamizha Adhi composed music for the film and Dudley of Chennai Express fame cranked the camera.
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OTT Streaming service AHA enters Malaysia with a bang as Co-Presenting Sponsor for Anirudh Live in Malaysia 2022

Over the last few years, there has been an influx of Indian OTT streaming platforms appearing across the South and South Asian markets. A relative new kid on the block, “Aha” an Indian subscription video on-demand and over-the-top streaming service offering both Telugu and Tamil language content. After a successful 2 year run in the India market, “Aha” is now actively expanding their market base, and is now available in Malaysia and Singapore.
Popular actor Simbu and super talented music composer Anirudh Ravichandran are both brand ambassadors of “Aha”, and the OTT streaming service have now officially come on board as the Co-Presenting Sponsor of Anirudh Live in Malaysia 2022 show that is taking place at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on the 17th of September.

Touted to be the first-ever glow in the dark themed concert ever done by an Indian artist in Malaysia, tickets for the highly anticipated concert are officially sold out. However, fans from Malaysia and neighboring Singapore and India are still hoping for a Day 2 show, or more tickets to be made available . While the possibility of a Day 2 show has been completely shutdown, “Aha” and organisers Mc Entertainment have managed to squeeze in a limited amount of space aptly termed “Aha Zones” for those who missed out on the tickets.
Mc Entertainment are also committed to current ticket holders that these limited new limited zones will not in any way compromise their comfort and viewing experience during the show.
“Aha zone” comprises both standing and seated zones and limited tickets are now on sale at https://www.ticket2u.com.my/anirudh2022aha

Wait, there’s more exciting news coming in!
“Aha” and MC Entertainment are also throwing in a FREE One (1) Month Subscription for the Aha app for each and every ticket holder for the “Anirudh Live in Malaysia 2022” show.
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More to come!
“Aha” is also working together with MC Entertainment to leverage and create a brand presence in Malaysia. In relation to this, there will be more interesting initiatives coming soon by “Aha” for all “Anirudh Live in Malaysia 2022” concert attendees and for the Malaysian public in general. Stay tuned to this space as we announce more details as we build up towards the show.
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“Thennisai Thendral Deva” A Masterpiece Musical Breeze Down Memory Lane

On June 3, 2023, Thennisai Thendral Deva took place, and it was one of the most memorable musical occasions of the year. A cross-section of Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil was filled to capacity with an enormous crowd of spectators, and the atmosphere was breathtaking.
How many performances there were at the concert is beyond my ability to count on one hand. The crowd started tricking in as early as 3pm and shortly after 4pm, the crew members let the audience in. By 6.30 p.m., the stadium was packed with concert goers, and it seemed that everyone was participating in a small-scale Thaipusam festival. Fans were eagerly waiting for hours to see their favourite idol perform live.
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The Malaysian Urumi Melam team [karumarisivakaliamman] was brought out to entertain the audience at 5.20 p.m. to energise and hype up the crowd. The Urumi Melam team’s performance of a single beat from the Basha movie’s autokaran song, which enthralled the audience, was the highlight of the event.
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The stadium was packed with thousands of spectators from various states around 6.30 p.m. Revathy Mariappan from Malaysia and Chutti Aravind from India came on stage and introduced themselves as the program’s hosts. Both of them were actively interacting with people. The hosts’ outgoing personalities, spontaneous teasing, and ability to keep things moving geared up the crowd for what was to come.This review constitutes an inside look at what made the night so wild as well as some of the concert’s most memorable moments.
DJ JAY
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How do I even put it into words? DJ Jay laid the groundworks for the show. He entered with a lot of energy. I will say the whole crowd was so excited because of DJ Jay. I’ll admit that the crowd was incredibly upbeat as a result of DJ Jay. At first, I thought it would be similar to listening to typical playlists, typical songs, etc. But when he starts playing, I find it impossible to even stand up straight.
He created numerous musical beats, including Mukkala, Kathala Kannala, Thirunelveli Alvada, All Thotta Boopathi, Annakili Nee Vadi, Akkamageh, Macha Kanni, Namma Kattula, Adheeraa, Athiradi Karan, Alagiya Laila, Anthe Arabic Kadaloram, X Poopol En nenjai X Thakka Thaiyyah X Chikku Bukku X Dippam Dappam X Private Party X Katheiyeh ille X Dang dang X Jumbalakka X Secret of Success X Karu Karu X Adiyea Kolluthey X Romeo Attam Pottal X Kappeleri Poyachi X Veerapandi Kottaiyile X Lucky lucky X Kikku Yeruthey X Anjali and many more.
During the DJ performance, the audience sang along with the DJ’s beat, and all were happily dancing. In case it feels like the DJ should not end this part, I still can’t forget the incredible beats and performances of DJ Jay, and I became a overnight fan of his work.
THE ARRIVAL OF DEVA ( THE MAN OF THE SHOW)
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When our one and only Deva took the stage, the entire audience screamed at the top of their lungs. First, everyone in the crowd looked at the seating areas because they assumed Deva would enter the stage from among them. However, when he suddenly appeared on stage, we were all unable to remain silent. He was extremely touched by the outpouring of support. Unquestionably, that was a truly memorable experience.
SP CHARAN ( ATHANDA ITHANDA ARUNACHALAM)
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Remembering the legend, SP Balasubramaniam, on his birthday with this perfect song (Athanda ithanda Arunachalam).  When SP Charan started to sing, the audience was astounded and surprised to hear SP Charan’s voice in exact imitation of his father. Such a heartfelt rendition by SPB Charan during Thennisai Thendral Deva.
HERE COMES” SALOMIYA” BY THENNISAI THENDRAL DEVA
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The crowd went wild when the BGM of Salomiya began to play. Literally, the stadium was filled with screams that could be heard from outside. When the lyrics “Salomiya” were about to be sung, our Thennisai Thendral Deva turned his microphone towards the crowd, and the entire audience began singing. Once again, he was so touched by the audience’s love for him.
ONE AND ONLY HARIHARAN ( AVAL VARUVALA)
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The Aval Varuvala song was performed by Hariharan, who is renowned for his adaptable voice and beautiful renditions. What else can I tell you? To hear and witness the legend’s voice, the crowd fell completely silent. The song’s melody was enhanced by his soulful voice, which made sure it would live on in our memories forever. He is well-known in the Indian music industry thanks to his soulful performances and adaptable voice.
HARINI ( MEGHAM KARUKUTHU)
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To date, whenever it rains, we automatically sing Megham Karukuthu. And now we’ve got the chance to witness the lively vibe of the song from the person itself (Harini). Even after all these years, this song still sounds fresh. When the audience hears it live, that feels amazing.
UNNIKRISHNAN
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The talk of the show was Unnikrishnan‘s entry. Salam Sejahtera Malaysia and Apa Khabar Malaysia were his opening speeches. The crowd responded to him after hearing that. It was pleasant to see artists interact with the audience in a language that they were not familiar with.
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Srikanth and Alka performed the Lalaki Dol Dappi Ma song. As we all know, the song gave us super-duper energy. The audience was extremely powerful and we danced throughout the performance.
ANURADHA AND UNNIKRISHNAN ( MEENAMMA)
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Unnikrishnan and Anuradha Sriram are unavoidably remembered whenever the Meenamma song is mentioned. This song is now well known, even to 2K kids. This song contains that much love. What do you think the next performance will be? The emcee queried the crowd. The crowd yelled out “Meenamma” in a matter of seconds. I would say that I was literally waiting for the artists to perform this song.
ACTOR JAI’S ENTRY
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Actor Jai, who is well known for Subramaniampuram (the movie), was there. Literally, no one knew about his entry, and suddenly, when he appeared, the whole stadium went crazy. For a few minutes, the crowd did not let him talk with the constant cheers. When our emcees asked him questions about Malaysia, he praised it by heart; he even told the audience that Malaysia was the first foreign country that he had travelled to. And our emcees make him dance his signature step “Maasama”. That was too cute to be lively. Our Thennisai Deva revealed that Jai was his cousin and a very talented actor.
MALA MALA MARUTHAMALAI
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When this song comes on, we all instantly think of our hostels and towels. I still find it hard to believe that a few fans brought their own towels and reenacted the dance at their zones while Anuradha and her band were performing this song. Even our Thennisai Thendral Deva was shocked to see that. That was a funny moment.
BASHA SUPER STAR
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Who doesn’t know Superstar Rajinikanth? Even a child can tell us who he is. Known for his uniquely styled lines and idiosyncrasies in films, he has a huge fan base throughout the world and a cult following. The movie Basha is one of the blockbuster hits of our superstar. And the movie songs are mega hits. On the digital screen, the most iconic scene of Basha was played, and our Thennisai Thendaral Deva and the team composed the background music for it. When Super Star started to walk, the entire stadium erupted in hearty applause. One more was requested to Deva by the audience. And without a second thought, he composed again. That was definitely a goosebump moment of Thennisai Thendral Deva’s concert.
MACAREENA MACAREENA
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This song took the show to another level. A style of dance with exaggerated hip movements was included in this song. This song became a chartbuster. The younger generation was drawn in by “Macarena Macarena,” which featured Vijay’s zingy and Shilpa Shetty’s adorable dance moves. People often say that “vibes speak louder than words,” and I realised that when this song was performed on stage by the artists, the entire stadium began to vibe and dance along with it.
KAATHADIKITHU X MEENATCHI
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These two were masterpiece songs of Thennisai Thendral Deva. At the end, it created an explosive wrap to Thennisai Thendral Deva’s concert that night. The whole stadium was seen jumping, dancing, and singing along. As the song reached its climax, it left the audience breathless. The finale was indeed an explosive one as the crowd sang along to “Kathadikithu and Mennatchi,” repeated over and over, creating a powerful and unforgettable energy to the concert.
Finally, I must acknowledge the outstanding work of the musicians, band, and dancers. They should all be recognised for their contributions, as they were all important to the concert’s success.
POKETPLAY FILMS AND CITY PRODUCTIONS
Thanks to Poket Play Films and City Productions, the Thennisai Thendral Deva concert was a huge success. This amazing concert would not have been possible without their efforts. They played a key role in realising the concert’s vision, and their attention to detail made sure everything went off without a hitch. The level of talent and commitment that Poket Play Films and City Productions put into this project is truly amazing.
Outstanding work by the entire team and crew!
Before I conclude this review, let me share this lovely thought about Deva. The concert was a celebration of both music and the teamwork that Deva instilled in his musicians. Deva was praising each and every artist in the concert by sharing their professional journeys with the audience.
It was evident that Deva’s goal was to foster an atmosphere in which each artist felt valued and recognised for their individual talents.
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Devaaswin, Marketing Executive Charged With Murder Of Teenagers Along Federal Highway

K. Devaaswin, a marketing executive has been charged with reckless driving causing death at the Magistrates Court on Monday (20th September), following a fatal collision that claimed the lives of two adolescents while driving against traffic on the Federal Highway.
The 24-year-old accused believed to have killed the youngsters, Nur Afiqah Abdul Karim, 18 and Muhammad Hafiz Syamir Dzul Asri, 19 on 12th September at 1.50 am along the Federal Highway (KL-bound) in Shah Alam, Selangor.
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The case is expected to be transferred to the High Court for trial since there was no plea recorded when the charges were read to him by the court interpreter.
“Section 300 of the Penal Code read together with Section 302 of the same code, among others, requires the intention to cause death, or the person committing the act knows that the act would cause death. As such, the burden of proof is heavy and difficult (on the part of the prosecution).”
According to Yahoo News, the case was first investigated under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act for death caused by irresponsible or hazardous driving, but it was later reclassified as murder. If guilty, he could face the death penalty.
Nur Afiqah, (driver), and Muhammad Hafiz, (passenger), died from injuries received when their Proton Wira Aeroback was rammed by a Mitsubishi Triton driven against traffic along the Federal Highway by the accused.
Currently, Devaaswin has been remanded to appear at the High Court on 21st October.
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Ramayana; An Epic Three-Minute Long Visual Concept That Captivated Many

The Ramayana is one of India’s two great epics. The Ramayana describes life in India around 1000 BCE and provides dharma examples. It is actually concerned with many facets of life.
Significantly, there is a plot line in the Ramayana that every Hindu remembers: Ravana abducting Sita and bringing her to the land of Lanka (Sri Lanka)
This major plot is being portrayed by a team that is capturing the attention of many people on Instagram.

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In the three-minute video, this story is told beautifully and clearly. This concept is directed by Kannan Raajamanickam, the renowned makeup artist. Not only that, but he was also in charge of the makeover, costume, and jewellery designs.
This lovely storyline was filmed by none other than the Image Hunter squad. Whatever the viewer sees on the screen is the product of their own hard work. Not forgetting, the makeup artist who brought the characters to life, particularly Rama and Hanuman.
It took a lot of creativity and innovation for the whole team to come up with such a beautiful idea. Congratulations to the whole squad.
Bravo to the whole team for making this concept a success!
Actors

Rama: @its_jayren
Lakshmanan: @sharvin_moorthy
Seetha: @keerthanaah_
Hanuman: @nevaashanganeson
Ravana: @vikadakavi

Assistant Make Up Artists

@jeehanshree(rama)
@anithrah_makeup_shine(Lakshmanan)
@Ranjanie_kumarasamy(ravanan)
@siddhartkumaar(Hanuman)
@ruby_mua_seremban

Coordinator: @subalakshana
Decorations: @sai_ak_creations
Seetha flower jewellery: @karthiknair1092
Mahendi Artist: @henna_green_arts
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Star Vijay, Sun TV and Thangathirai Is Now Available In HD On ASTRO!

Lose your glasses because now you are going to be seeing in High Definition! Astro HD customers can now enjoy Star Vijay HD (CH 232), Sun TV HD (CH 234) and Thangathirai HD (CH 241) starting August 2019.

Get your daily reality drama dose in a larger-than-life size with shows like Star Vijay HD’s Super Singer Season 8 and Bigg Boss Season 3 in HD.
Sun TV HD also boasts a myriad of entertainment shows like Lakshmi Stores, a drama series tells story revolves around the working women in real life; Sun Singer, a unique reality show for talented kids hosted Nakshathra and Muthu; and, drama series including Roja, Valli, Kalyana Veedu, Arundhathi and Kalyana Parisu.
Thangathirai HD will be premiering brand new Tamil movies like Game Over, Seven, Raatchasi and House Owner, this August, every Friday at 9pm.

Star Vijay HD and Sun TV HD content will also be available on Astro GO.
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Rajini, Kamal, Shah Rukh Khan & Other Indian Film Stars Do Their Part For The Nation: Lok Sabha Elections 2019

India has come to a halt. It feels like the entire nation is holding it’s breath for the Lok Sabha Elections. Movie shootings, premieres and other events have been postponed till after the elections. The world largest exercise of democracy has commenced in India, with over 900 million eligible voters at the 16th Lok Sabha. To accommodate the magnitude of expected voters, the democratic elections will be carried out in 7 phases.
The biggest stars in Indian cinema are seen to be doing their part for their nation and here are some pictures to prove.
Superstar Rajinikanth at the voting booth
Superstar Rajinikanth gets his documents verified for voting
Kamal Hassan & his daughter Shruti voted early yesterday
Kamal Hassan & his daughter Shruti standing in line to vote
Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan, casts his vote
Actors, Suriya, Jyotika & Karthi cast their votes as a family
Surya & Jyotika standing in line to vote
Ajith Kumar casting his vote
Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Akkineni walking to their polling booths
Allu Arjun showing his inked finger
Ranveer Singh casted his vote
Rekha was one of the early voters
The official results of the elections will be announced on 23 May 2019.
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Meditation, Music, Dance, Cultural Extravaganza At Isha Mahashivratri 2022

Maha Shivratri, “The Great Night of Shiva”, is just a few hours away and Isha Yoga Center is gearing up to host the biggest festival of the year – Mahashivratri. The nightlong festival will begin at 6 PM on 1st March and go on till 6 AM the following morning, in the presence of Sadhguru.
Isha Mahashivratri will be livestreamed online and telecast on all major television networks in English, and 6 foreign languages – Nepali, Russian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese. Along with local Indian languages, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Malayalam, Oriya, Bengali and Assamese.
Mahashivratri is one of the most significant festivals in India, celebrating the Grace of Shiva, the Adi Guru from whom the Yogic tradition originates. Planetary positions on this night are such that there is a powerful natural upsurge of energy in the human system. It is enormously beneficial for one’s physical and spiritual wellbeing to stay awake and aware, keeping the spine vertical throughout the night.

Following COVID-19 protocols, entry to the event is limited and through registrations only. The entire event will be livestreamed in 16 languages, millions of devotees from across the globe are also expected to tune in through television. For those who attend the festival at the Yoga Center, medical screening, social distancing, wearing masks, and carrying sanitisers will also remain mandatory in addition to compliance with all government directives for in-person gatherings.
Starting with the Pancha Bhuta Aradhana at Dhyanalinga, this nightlong celebration will see Linga Bhairavi Maha Yatra, Satsang with Sadhguru, midnight meditations, and the spectacular Adiyogi Divya Darshanam. Other highlights of the Mahashivratri celebrations will be a host of spectacular music and dance performances. Renowned artists from different parts of the country like Papon, Master Saleem, Hansraj Raghuvanshi, Mangli, and Sean Roldan will regale the audiences with their unique and diverse brands of music. Other attractions include music by Isha Foundation’s own homegrown band – Sounds of Isha, and dance performances by Isha Samskriti.

In 2021, online viewership of the Mahashivratri event on March 11-12 was 50% more than the Grammy Awards telecast, which aired on 14th March. The celebrations at Isha Yoga Center was the only Indian livestream to make it to the top 50 live streams in the world that week. The event was watched by people from 130 countries, making it the biggest festival globally in March 2021.
In the Grace of Yoga – Live Event With Sadhguru
“In the Grace of Yoga” is a Mahashivratri special program that provides a spiritual seeker an unparalleled opportunity to bask in the Grace of the Guru during one of the most spiritually significant days of the year. Join Sadhguru as he cuts through all social, cultural, and religious frills, uncovering the unchanging essence of Yoga. The program is being offered online in 9 languages across 5 time zones.
Seven Days of Spiritual and Cultural Exuberance

This year, Mahashivratri is going to be extra special because for the first time, the nightlong festivities of 1st March will be followed by seven days of spiritual and cultural exuberance, ending on 8th March. There will be many avenues for devotees to explore deeper dimensions of wellbeing through the free online offerings of devotional Shiva chants, the simple yet effective Upa-yoga, and Yaksha – a three-day (2-4 March) music and dance festival that will also be live streamed.
Maha Annadanam, an offering of food to all visitors, is an integral part of the celebrations. Hundreds of volunteers will be involved in cooking and distributing food to thousands of visitors on Mahashivratri night and on every day of the following seven days.
Artists Performing on Mahashivratri 2022
Papon
Angaraag Mahanta, popularly known by his stage name Papon, is a playback singer and composer from Assam. He is also the lead singer and founder of the folk-fusion band Papon and The East India Company.
Master Saleem
Master Saleem is known for his work as a devotional singer and playback singer in Bollywood films and has also released private albums of Punjabi and Sufi music.
Hansraj Raghuvanshi
Most of Hansraj’s songs are devoted to Shiva. His song ‘Damru Wale Baba’ earned him widespread fame after it went viral on social media.
Mangli
Satyavathi Rathod, popularly known as Mangli, is a playback singer, television presenter and actress from Andhra Pradesh. This is her second stint at Isha Mahashivratri, after she enthralled everyone with her soulful voice last year.
Sean Roldan
Raghavendra Raja Rao – more popularly known as Sean Roldan – specialises in Carnatic music and songs for the Tamil film industry. He began working on Carnatic songs as a music composer but later forayed into independent Tamil music with his band “Sean Roldan and Friends”.

Let’s join Sadhguru on Isha Mahashivratri 2022 via the link provided HERE!

-This article is a contribution by Isha Foundation in collaboration with Varnam Malaysia-
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Thikki Thikki ; CJL Ft Sam Vishal’s New Dope Single Sure To Get Your Groove On

We couldn’t deny that the future of our entertainment industry is now in the hands of emerging artists. Whether it’s the movie or the music industry, they are the ones to elevate it. Having said that our first ever Rap Porkalam primo supremo, Logeswara Rao fondly known as CJL – is extending his massive listening by listening his second single entitles Thikki Thikki.
Alongside CJL and Navin, this time around the 2nd runner up of Super Singer 7 on Vijay Television namely Sam Vishal has also made a special appearance and sung for this single. A new sound is tickling our ears through Vishal’s vocal.
Featuring our very own Malaysian prominent artistes, Pushpa Narayan and Anand Rajaram, this newly released brand new music has been receiving a round of applause from the audiences. Not to forget the captivating visuals by the director of photography and editor who made the enthralling and nuanced visual treat that complements the music brilliantly.

This time, the 26-year-old rhyme buster paired with the very talented Navin Navigator aiming to produce a masterpiece. And now we would say that Thiki Thiki is indeed a masterpiece!
As part of his crowning achievement of winning the first ever Malaysian Tamil rap competition, the luminary freestyler secured a deal of a lifetime with Sony Music Entertainment, a leading global conglomerate in show business. CJL’s first single featuring Santesh, “Lepak Mamak” received tremendous response and topped the charts for several weeks garnering around 1.6 million views on Youtube.
If that is not enough to entice you, brace yourselves for an even more spellbinding score. After the success of Lepak Mamak, CJL was blessed with another opportunity to work with the magnum opus to release his second single with Sony Music.

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Staying true to his roots, the aspiring rapper hailing from Skudai, Johor keeps his feet firmly planted on the ground despite his colossal dreams of becoming the next household name in the rap game nationwide, and penetrating the Kollywood market someday. Reflecting on his myriad of adventures as a young rapper, CJL knew that if he wanted to sweep potential fans off their feet, he would have to bring his authentic lyrical leverage and genuine flair to the table.
Straight up “hustle and bustle, I am on the grind” front, ready to imprint nothing short of dope rap in your eardrum and that of the masses. Now, if you’re ready to ride the beat, be sure to catch the rhythmic flow and witness the next gen of rap legend in the making, spitting fire that is magical.
Check out the full video below. Be warned, you might keep grooving to the beat!

One thing is for sure, without a great team this music video wouldn’t be a success. Let’s give a special shout out to those who have shed sweats for making this video a one to remember;
MALAYSIA TEAM
Director and DOP: Mathubalan Gunasogaran
Online Editor: Ken Royson
Offline Editor: Ramji @ Ramachandran
Color Shading: Kowshik KS
Production Manager: Devesh Kumar
Key Grip: Tamrajaksha Partiban
Gaffer: Kirupananthan, Mangalanathan
Make Up: Jaya Ramachandran
Crew: Navinesh Kumar Jayasilan, Kaviraj Anpalahen, Thiruvaluvan Nallathamby
Behind The Scenes: Kalaialagaan Rajendran
Choreographer: M.S.Vemal
Dancers: Pavithran, Vishvek Pechimuthoo, Hari Krishnan, Monish Muhrari Ananthan
Tabla Player on Screen: Karthekeyan Bala Murali, Sharvin Kutty A/L Thamotharan
Bharathanatiyam Dancers: Kohilavani RK, Dhachalini Sivalingam
INDIA TEAM
Line Producer: Krishna Prabhu
Assistant DP: Jaya Ramachandran, Vijay
Gaffer: Ramraj
Make Up: S. Baalaji
Dancers: Raghul, Vicky, Pragadesh
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Sibling Duo Ally To Collect Littered Face Masks Around Penang!

For the past few weeks, the glut of discarded single-use masks kept appearing on busy sidewalks, in supermarket parking lots, or along roadsides with damp leaves and human debris. The problem has only worsened as the mask litter is more hazardous than normal garbage, as it has a higher risk of spreading the novel coronavirus.
As a result, Penang siblings Vasugi Ramasamy and Suriya Kuppusamy who both hail from the Sungai Bakap area started the initiative to collect face masks littered about, armed with their own appropriate ‘work gear’ in face masks, gloves, and plastic bags. They have noticed the alarming trend and the quantities of masks and gloves found were far from enormous.

According to Vasugi, their purpose of starting this cleaning initiative was to reduce the spread of any germs, bacteria, and viruses, especially amid the Covid-19 crisis. Some of the areas that they have also covered in collecting the littered face masks include the Sungai Bakap Post Office, Sungai Bakap Hospital, and also around the Parit Buntar area.

Masks are increasingly becoming common street trash, as Malaysians don them as safety precautions against COVID-19 and then discard them All over.
Source: Vasugi Ramasamy

While the coronavirus is believed to primarily spread through human-to-human contact, a growing body of evidence suggests that contaminated particles can linger on surfaces for hours or even days. That means there’s a small but not inconsiderable chance that someone who picks up a discarded mask could get infected.

It is thoughtless and irresponsible behaviour, as the items present a real danger of transmitting the coronavirus.

Source: Vasugi Ramasamy
“We don’t know if senior citizens or young children who are living among us have strong immune systems to protect themselves against the Covid-19 pandemic,” says Vasugi.
Some of them might even be vulnerable to the pandemic if the wearer has Covid-19 or has touched a surface carrying the virus, which is why it is important for us to not litter our face masks everywhere. The virus is fragile, and if the mask has been exposed to the sun, the transmission is highly unlikely.

Well done u both! We applaud you!
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Malaysian Photographer, Vinoth Raj Pillai, Lands In ‘Top 50 Best Engagement Photos In the World’

Every year, world-renowned wedding blog, Junebug Weddings, puts together a list called ‘The Best of The Best Wedding Photos’ to honour photographers from around the world who capture and eternalise the union of love. Hopeful photographers submit their best work every year in hopes of making it on this prestigious list.

This year, a Malaysian photographer named Vinoth Raj Pillai has made his way into the list of ‘Top 50 Engagement Photos In The World’. The photo that landed in this list shows a monochromatic still with silhouettes of a couple jumping in delight.
Vinoth shared the excitement on Instagram with a post captioned, “Best of the Best Engagement photos of 2019 – I’m still over the moon with this. To have my work be part of the top 50 engagement photos in the world is something I’ve dreamed of, and it’s now reality. Thank you @junebugweddings for this opportunity and thank you fellow judges, @ah_lovestories@wanderingwoo and @tintedphotography for not only picking my photo, but also for taking your time to scour through so many other brilliant images!
This is also a shout out to my ever amazing clients for trusting me to create my vision and for their patience. And to my loved ones, thank you for believing in me. Amma, now you can proudly tell everyone why I left my other career”.

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In 2006, Vinoth picked up photography while he was pursuing a degree in engineering. Photography provided a great outlet for him to express and tell stories. After graduation, Vinoth was working a full time job and shooting events on the weekend. A few years ago, he finally mustered the courage to pursue a full time career in photography and the rest, as they say, is history. Vinoth is a destination wedding photographer who has travelled to places such as Iceland, Italy, India and New Zealand to create magic.

Congratulations on your achievement and thank you for showing us that dreams do come true!
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Shruti Haasan Flaunts Her Sewing Skills!

Shruti Haasan has been making the most of quarantine by doing several interesting activities. Apart from cooking sumptuous dishes and doing household chores, she is also working out at the comfort of her home. Recently, she discovered a new hobby.
While the entire world is getting used to wearing face masks to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus, Shruti is taking active steps in making this interesting. Instead of using solid coloured face masks, the actress is giving it her own spin with her DIY decorations.
Recently, she took to Instagram to share a photo of herself wearing a black face mask. She sewed colourful butterfly buttons to the mask and made it look interesting. Shruti wrote, “Because my mask needed (sic),” followed by butterfly and heart emoticons.

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This is not the first time Shruti has decorated her mask. Earlier, she decorated her face mask with gold beads that gave a sassy look to her. The Katamarayudu actress captioned the photo saying, “WEAR A MASK and make it your own while you’re at it. I’ve had so much fun with my little experiments can’t wait to try out something else next (sic).”

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It looks like Shruti has discovered a new passion for sewing and is putting it to good use during the lockdown. She is also quite active on social media giving her fans a glimpse of her lockdown life.
On the work front, Shruti is waiting for the release of her Tamil film, Laabam. Directed by SP Jananathan, the film stars Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role. She is also waiting to resume work of her upcoming Telugu film titled Krack starring Ravi Teja.
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Rajinikanth Goes To Visit His Elder Brother In The Hospital!

If you know us well enough, you would know we are obsessed with Thalaiva. Recently, he had just flown back to Mumbai from Jaipur for the shooting of his upcoming film ‘Darbar’ directed by AR Murugadoss.
But the star actor took some time from his busy schedule to visit his elder brother, Satyanarayana Rao, at a hospital in Bengaluru. The actor’s brother underwent a leg surgery.
A few pictures of the superstar in the hospital has been doing the rounds on the internet. One of the pictures had the superstar, his brother and the hospital staff showing thumbs up, signifying that Rajinikanth’s elder brother is in perfect health condition.

Rajinikanth was last seen playing the lead role in the Karthik Subbaraj-directed action film Petta, and the fans are eager to see him in a cop role after 25 years in ‘Darbar’. The film has Nayanthara playing the female lead with Nawab Shah, who was last seen in Tiger Zinda Hai, playing the villain. Suniel Shetty is also playing the antagonist in the film while Prateik Babbar, plays his son.

Touted to be police-oriented action film, the Mumbai-set film is scheduled for release on January 9, 2020. Bankrolled by Lyca Productions, ‘Darbar’ has Santosh Sivan handling the cinematography for the film and Anirudh Ravichander will be composing the music.

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Happy Birthday Goundamani; Five Facts About The Comedy King

First and foremost, a heartfelt Happy Birthday to Goundamani, Tamil cinema’s comedy king. Though he has swooped away from the screen, his comedy from the 1980s and 1990s is still relevant today, making him an all-time favorite for many 80s and 90s kids.

The brand; “Goundamani Senthil comedy” is still popular among many comedy enthusiasts, even now! Both were like the “Tom and Jerry” of Tamil cinema back in the day.
What better way to describe their duo than with the classic “vaazhapazham” comedy from “Karagaatakaran”

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Here are five facts of Goundamani who turns 81 today;

Goundamani doesn’t like to engage in parties, events and activities. He enjoys his own company. Santhanam once remarked that Goundamani was “the 80-90’s Ajith Kumar.” He is quite reserved.

Goundamani never took interviews with the media or newspapers over his 40 years in film. However, he spent several hours chatting to journalists in person.

In 2015 , the hashtag #HappyBirthdayGoundamani trended on Twitter which was the first time in history, a name of a comedian trended in India widely.

Goundamani is the only Kollywood actor who had said that he will only act in Tamil movies.

His actual name is Subramaniyan Karuppaiya. However, due to his knack of drawing up humorous lines and daring responses on sets, he was named “Counter mani,”. Later that moniker gradually evolved to Goundamani.

With that, we wish the legend a good and long life! His trademark bold counter and his lingo are masterpieces and no one has ever been able to substitute his stance. We’re still enslaved by your funny counters, and we adore you,sir.
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WATCH: FIR – An Intriguing Thriller Produced & Directed by Vishnu Vishal

The trailer of Vishnu Vishal’s FIR – Faizal Ibrahim Rais was released on the 26th of January 2020. The film is getting ready for a worldwide release in August 2020. The film has been directed by debutante Manu Anand, a former associate of Gautham Menon and produced by Vishnu Vishal himself.

The first look poster and motion poster of the film which was launched earlier featured Vishnu Vishal chained upside down, bare chested and bearing bruises, along with various news headlines reporting terrorism.
Vishnuu Vishal Studioz took to Twitter to release the poster.
FIR will also star Manjima Mohan, Raiza Wilson and Reba Monica John. Arul Vincent will be handling the cinematography, N Ashwath and Prasanna GK will take care of the music and editing, respectively. Stunt Silva will be choreographing action sequences for the film.

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It Looks Like Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas Might Be Dating

The latest rumour in town is that Quantico star Priyanka Chopra and pop singer Nick Jonas are dating!
The rumour stemmed from 3 different situations where Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra were seen spending time together.
According to E Online, in just one weekend, Nick and Priyanka were spotted at the Hollywood Bowl, Dodgers Stadium, and getting cosy with each other at the Pacific Ocean.
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“Priyanka and Nick were talking really closely and were very smiley and very happy,” an unknown source told Us Weekly. “They weren’t trying to be private as they were in a pretty public place, but they were talking to people around them, sitting closely and they both just seemed super happy.”

Despite the 10-year age gap, we think they make quite a cute couple. What do you guys think? Yes or no?
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WATCH: Young Malaysian Singers Unite For A Special Tamil Mashup

Talented young singers Previtha Krishnan, Prevena Krishnan, Shakti Shanmugam, Thines Nair, Thanushan Jeyakumar, Priya Segaran, and Pavitren have come together for a very special mashup featuring a host of beautiful Tamil songs.
BR Music Studio has compiled the talented singers for the MCO Mashup, Project M Reshuffled.

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Since the video dropped out at Instagram, it has garnered more than 2,000 views. The singers are from all over Malaysia, and each part was shot in their respective homes.

Kudos to the entire team!

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Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Completes 25 Films!

Congrats to her! She is such a bundle of talent!
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is on top of her game now. From donning roles of an antagonist in films like Sarkar and Sandakozhi 2 to choosing some wise roles for the future, Varalaxmi sure does know how to own a film no matter what genre it is!
She entered the film industry as a lead with the film Poda Podi alongside Simbu.
As her next film Velvet Nagaram is all set to release soon, Varalaxmi took her time out to share the happy news of completing 25 films in the film industry. Sharing this moment with her friends and fans, Varalaxmi wrote, “It has been a long and difficult journey. They say good things are never easy to get and it holds true in my case. But dreams do come true. I have worked hard to the best of my ability. I have faced many challenges to get to this point in my life. Now to think that I have completed 25 films seems like a huge benchmark for me. I want to thank all those people who stood by me no matter what and always had my back. I also want to thank those who stood against me and discouraged me. Thank you because your negativity made me stronger and stubborn to prove that you are wrong. Thank you to all my loving fans who have supported me, loved me and grown with me. I want to thank all my directors and producers who had faith in me and believed in me unconditionally. I want to thank God for having blessed me with so much joy, love, success, and positivity.”
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Varalaxmi has made her identity all by herself in the industry. Her father and actor-turned-politician Sarathkumar talked about how he never stood up for her when her first film’s release had certain issues that needed to be resolved. In a recent interview, the actor said,
“As an actor-dad, I have not done anything for the growth of her career. When she faced problems with Poda Podi I should have intervened and helped her. But, I didn’t. I sincerely apologize to Varu for that. Had I guided her on which films to take up, she would have become a big star by now. However, with her own grit and willpower, she has shone in various roles and established herself. I am in awe of her.”
We are so happy that she has continued her film journey despite seeing a few setbacks! You go girl!
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Maha Shivarathiri 2022: A Quick Look At The SOP’s Before Heading to Temples to Seek Blessings

The much-awaited celebrations of Maha Shivratri, “The Great Night of Shiva”, has finally arrived and the devotees of Lord Shiva are all set to observe the Maha Shivratri vrat. This year Maha Shivratri will fall on Tuesday (March 1).
However, in view of the COVID-19 and Omicron outbreak, the Minister of National Unity Malaysia has issued multiple restrictions and guidelines to ensure the safety of the devotees offering prayers on Maha Shivratri celebrations.
Check out the full guidelines on Malaysia Hindu Sangam Facebook page below:

Let us delve into the auspicious times for worship in four stages:
First phase worship – March 1 from 6.21 pm to 9.27 pm
Worship of the second phase – March 1 from 9.27 pm to 12.33 pm
Worship of the third phase – on March 2 from 12:33 pm to 3.39 pm
The fourth phase of worship – March 2 from 3:39 am to 6:45 am
Though Shivratri comes every month, Maha Shivratri, the “Grand Night” dedicated to the destroyer of evil, comes only once a year.
Management at the temple should ensure that the premises are disinfected and COVID-19 norms such as social distancing and use of masks is mandatory. It’s advisable to check the standard operating procedures (SOPs) which is set by the temple management. Let’s join the MySJ Trace community to keep each other safe.
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