Malaysia Could Face Second Wave of Covid-19 Infections – Dr Avnesh Ratnanesan

Our government’s move to has rapidly relax the nationwide movement control order (MCO) has invited cautionary advice from Energesse, an international healthcare solutions provider headquartered in Australia.
Chief executive officer and founder Dr Avnesh Ratnanesan cautions that a second wave of Covid-19 may happen. “The second wave might be more challenging and disruptive to business and social patterns with the easing of the nationwide MCO,” he said.
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Dr Avnesh says that an overly lax approach would also weigh heavily on healthcare workers and the health system. He has been providing tools and advice to the Australian health services on managing the current pandemic more effectively.
He elaborated that with the government measures to allow a return to work from May 4, the extent of alleviation at which this is being done is too quick as other countries are now struggling with a second wave due to government complacency in assuming that they had the first wave well contained.
“Some companies have been able to maintain productivity while working from home and this should continue to be encouraged.
Dr Avnesh is suggesting that the Malaysian government use more data, modelling and even AI-based algorithms to inform and guide their decision-making, rather than subjective opinions from individuals that may not fully comprehend the complexities of the short-term and long-term public health and economic variables involved.
“We developed a digital tool called the PMme (Pandemic Management for me). The PMme is a customised audit and decision-support tool for healthcare CEOs and directors in hospitals and health services,”
Related:  T. Ravichandran Conquers Mount Everest For The Fourth Time, The First Malaysian To Accomplish Such A FeatHe also added that the government should balance the immediate short-term intervention of the MCO and the medium-term impacts emerging from a quarantine period of over eight weeks.
Dr Avnesh also recommended the introduction of a ‘Health Hour’ for individuals to be encouraged to leave their home for one hour a day and within a one-kilometre radius from their home to jog or play sport within the prescribed practice of social distancing.
“This serves as a policy enhancement to boost the collective health mindset and support immunity building,” he said.
News Credit: The Malay Mail
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Is Thalaivar’s Presence In Annaathe The Only Redeeming Factor?

Annaathe was released as a Deepavali treat for Rajnikanth’s fans, and Muthu, a silver jubilee hit in 1995, was also released on Deepavali 26 years ago. Muthu was considered a masala film at the time, which means it was a mash-up of several genres.
Annaathe, on the other hand, was primarily about Kaalaiyan’s (Rajnikanth’s) love for his sister, Thanga Meenatchi (Keerthy Suresh). Both siblings’ love was depicted in the most melodramatic way.
In fact, Thanga Meenatchi, a student in Kolkata, would travel by train every weekend to see her brother. In the film, their bonding is exemplified by their telepathic nonverbal cues and, of course, the background score.
This film reminded me of Rajnikanth’s earlier family-oriented films such as Muthu, Arunachalam, and Annamalai. The plots were not the same, but Thalaivar’s Annaathe had a similar feel to these films. The narrative was nothing peculiar, but it had a vast number of punch dialogues with intensely powerful messages.
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At one point, even a semi-villain in the film, Prakash Raj, was shaken by Rajnikanth’s inspiring act of gesture not to jeopardise Prakash Raj’s respect. It demonstrated how much of Rajnikanth’s powerful dialogue and acts can inspire even the most evil character in the film.
Many people believe that this film has a storyline that is similar to Thirupachi. If you’ve watched Illayathalapathy Vijay’s Thirupachi, you’ll understand what all the fuss is about.
But nowadays, we see a lot of movies that have almost the same storyline with a few twists and turns in between. Thought-provoking films with good storylines, such as Soorarai Potru and Andhaghaaram, are few and far between, but that is what sets them apart from other commercial films.
Annaathe’s comedy scenes were definitely pretty funny. I’m not sure if anyone noticed Rajnikanth’s witty romance scene with Nayanthara, the Lady Superstar.  Not only that, but Soori’s character in the film, “Pachaikili,” was a highlight because of the way Rajnikanth enunciates his name.
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Watching Kushboo and Meena on the big screen would have empowered Thalaivar fans to relive some of Muthu and Annamalai’s most memorable scenes. They were both more on the comedy side of the film, but bringing them in was not like they were given an important role in the film.
The scenes after Kalaaiyan finally finds Thanga Meenachi were very Godly, and certain edits, such as the additions of the ‘Kalaaiyan’s shadow’ when Thanga Meenachi feels the presence of her brother, added value. It affirms that Thangga Meenachi will always be protected by her brother’s shadow-like shield.
Certain fans consider this film to be an overly emotional action film with too much “thangachi sentiment,” but Thalaivar’s appearance in the film as a hero is the film’s only redeeming factor. Meme creators have made numerous comparisons between certain scenes in movies and some melodramatic Indian serials.
To be honest, I don’t think this movie is all that bad, and it all depends on what kind of movie buff you are. If you are expecting a very distinctive storyline with narrative, this is not the film for you. However, if you’re looking for a normal movie that entertains you with a mix of sentiments, drama, comedy, and action, you should give it a shot.
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I’d say it depends on individual preferences, and if you haven’t watched it yet, I recommend you do so because you might have a completely different opinion. But, overall, I also saw some scenes that lacked some logic, as every other Tamil film does at times, but it was a decent film after all.
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Tamil; The Oldest Living Language!

The Tamil language goes down in history as one of the oldest classical languages to date. There’s no doubt in the beauty of the language and its rich cultural heritage. In India, Tamil is the official language in the state of Tamil Nadu, and at the same time spoken widely in other South Indian states in the country, among them Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh and in South East Asia among the Tamil community in Malaysia and Singapore.
Tamil (தமிழ்) is acknowledged as one of the world’s oldest living classical languages. It is the only ancient language to endure all the way to the realm of modernity. Tamil is also part of the Dravidian family, which consists of several native South and Eastern Indian languages. It has been discovered that Tamil inscriptions began from the 3rd century.

The precise number of languages in the world cannot be addressed. About 10,000 years ago the idea of languages arose and it altered the direction of mankind. It is the use of languages that has contributed to the advancement of the human race, bringing us to where we are now. While the origin of the first-ever language is widely debated in the world, some of the world’s oldest languages are revealed in some ancient scriptures and cave carvings.
The debate about whether the oldest language is Sanskrit or Tamil has been going on for years. It is true, however that Tamil has been greatly influenced by Sanskrit in terms of vocabulary, syntax and literary styles, along with other Dravidian languages.
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Even about 5,000 years ago, this language had a presence. According to a survey, only 1863 newspapers are written every day in the Tamil language. In Singapore and Sri Lanka, Tamil is a national language and is acknowledged as a minority language in South Africa, Malaysia and Mauritius as well.
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The history of the Indian language is also split into three primary phases:

Old, Vedic and Classical Sanskrit included;
Middle (from about the 3rd century BCE), which includes the Sanskrit vernacular dialects called Prakrits, including Pali; and
New (from around the 10th century CE), which contains the modern languages of the Indian subcontinent’s northern and central parts.

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The oldest version of Sanskrit, dated roughly around 1500 BC, is Vedic Sanskrit, the language used in the Vedas, the sacred Hindu scriptures. A later version of the language was the language of literary and technical works, classical Sanskrit (from around 500 BC). It is still widely studied and functions as a sacred and learned language in India today.
In 2004, Tamil was deemed as a classical language by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) which was based on certain parameters. The first language mentioned was Tamil. The criterion for the requirements was based on antiquity, a rich and complex ancient text and original literary tradition.
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Don’t let a forgotten history slide through you! The origins of the Tamil language is remarkable and must be cherished for generations to come.
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‘Blooming Foodpanda’ To Empower Women In Economic Growth

Empowering women in economics is key to achieving gender equality and boosting the growth of the country’s economy.
In conjunction with that Foodpanda Malaysia in partnership with Urbanice Malaysia has joined forces to create more opportunities for women and introduced Blooming Panda together. Urbanice Malaysia is an agency under the Ministry of Housing and Local Government to advocate the sustainable urban agenda. The Blooming panda campaign was launched on 7 December 2022 at the National Sustainable Development Goals Centre, Kuala Lumpur. The main objective of the event is to provide job opportunities for women to make a living. About 35 female Foodpanda walkers were present at the event. Foodpanda walkers are deliveries that are made by walking with a bag of food or cycling within short distances.
Also, present to officiate the event is, the Director of Operations at foodpanda Malaysia, Kelvin Chan, Chief Executive Officer of Urbanice Malaysia, Norliza Hashim, and Deputy Director of City Planning, Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Tuan Mohd Yushanizar bin Md Yusoff.
Kelvin during his speech said foodpanda recognises the demand for more flexible work and for women to be able to spend more of their time on what’s important to them. “We are committed to improving ourselves 1% better each day and to provide an avenue to help women break barriers in providing for their families and contribute to the economy,” added Kelvin. Kelvin also said Blooming Panda represents a new beginning for these women and offers an income opportunity for those in need the most in a manner that is safe and sustainable.

Chief Executive Officer of Urbanice Malaysia, Norliza Hashim, shared her delights in being able to collaborate with foodpanda Malaysia in this initiative programme. “We are overjoyed at seeing an industry giant such as foodpanda sharing similar values as us. Aside from promoting urban sustainability, we believe that empowering women is crucial to the health and social development of families and the community,” said Norliza.

Norliza during the press conference also said this programme named ‘blooming “ represents the women’s growth that would bloom gracefully as flowers.
Aside from helping women thrive in the gig economy, the partnership between foodpanda Malaysia and Urbanice Malaysia aims to promote zero-emission vehicles for a more sustainable community.
Sponsors and partners for the Blooming Panda initiative include the Selangor Zakat Board, which will be giving three months of zakat (tithe) to the eligible asnaf (needy) participants in the programme. Kiddocare, Malaysia’s first and preferred on-demand babysitting platform, will be sponsoring three months of home childcare for the delivery partners.

All 35 women in need who attended were equipped with a bicycle, a smartphone, a foodpanda delivery bag, and a full set uniform. This blooming food panda initiative introduced is said to further encourage women’s participation in the Gig economy and empower women’s welfare.
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S. Ganesh Pleads; “We Just Need A PPR Unit To Live In”

A security guard, S. Ganesh, his wife, Parameswari, and three young children are living in their old worn down Proton Saga due to extreme poverty and the inability to rent a home.
Previously, Ganesh was staying at Carnarvon Street which had burnt down to the ground due to a fire incident.
The 34-year-old was granted refuge in a school hall after the fire incident, but that was just a temporary solution. In April, Ganesh applied to the State Housing Department for the Perumahan Rakyat Program (PPR) unit.
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As days passed by, he was left penniless due to the harsh effects brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Starving was the only option for him and his wife as they had to put food on the table for their three children. The family has a portable gas stove, so they rely on it to drink boiling water. They do use it occasionally to prepare instant noodles.
After his wife delivered their youngest child, she had to spend her time in confinement to take care of the new baby and their two other children in the car. He used to park his car  near to the public toilets throughout the day, such as the one next to Padang Polo, the Esplanade, and Gurney Drive.
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Ganesh contacted the Penang Hindu Association (PHA) for assistance and the group arranged a two week lunch supply for the family from Annalakshmi Restaurant situated at the Temple of Fine Arts.
If you are moved to help this family, kindly make a call to Ganesh at 011-36779438 or PHA treasurer Nookaraju at 012-4072846.
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WATCH: First Look Trailer Of Award Winning Local Flick Sughamaai Subbulakshmi

The official trailer of Karthik Shamalan’s Sughamaai Subbulakshmi hit the internet earlier today and we can’t say we were not impressed.
We are not alone as there has been a flurry of positive comments on Facebook praising the cinematography as well as the editing of the trailer.

After bagging two awards at the 9th Tamil Film Festival in Norway, the air of anticipation over the movie has been high. Local film blogger UthayaSB has even compared it to award winning Jagat, going so far as saying it might even be better!
Sughamaai Subbulakshmi is due to hit cinemas nationwide on the 17th of May.
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False Positive; Covid-19 Case In London Sales Cosmetics Malaysia, Midvalley

The first outbreak that was reported in Midvalley on 12th of October 2020, involving a senior staff from the London Sales Cosmetics Malaysia has been reported to be a false positive result.
Upon the news released on the mentioned date, the staff was however immediately sent to the hospital for further proactive measures and all stores in Midvalley and The Gardens were shutdown for sanitisation purpose.
After intense medical tests were done on the staff, medical reports have officially confirmed that the staff tested negative for Covid-19 and had been discharged from Hospital Sg.Buloh, last night.
The accurate news was announced by the management of London Sales Cosmetics Malaysia on their official Facebook handle;

London Sales Cosmetics Malaysia also made a statement prior to this matter;
“Our management puts the health and well-being of the LSC family first, which is why 95% of all our operations staff have already gone for PCR testing and received negative results. The remaining 5% will receive their results in 48 hours. Additionally, all our outlets have been thoroughly sanitized”
The outlet’s management is now awaiting further notice from higher officials from the Ministry of Health (MoH) to release a statement allowing them to reopen their outlets to resume business with utmost care and diligence, adhering to all SOP’s imposed by the government.
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Good Night: A Romanticization of Middle-Class Domesticity

The Delight and Dilemma of a Simple Plot
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Good Night, which stars K. Manikandan and Meetha Raghunath as the romantic leads, is a supple, comforting, and realistic middle-class love story. But the film is more than just about romantic love; it is about family, both formed by blood and by choice. The chemistry between Meetha and Manikandan is often overpowered by the comedic and brotherly bond that Manikandan shares with Ramesh Thilak, who plays Manikandan’s brother-in-law in the film. Their comedic duo is off the charts, leaving the audience wanting more of them exchanging banter. Their body language and dialogue delivery are so natural, it’s as if we were watching the scene take place in our own living room. It is precisely because the film is natural and simple that it has made such an intimate connection with its audience.
The main conflict of the film has a quirky catch to it, but it is a problem that remains only surface-level throughout the entirety of the film. Manikandan plays a relatable middle-class boy next door with a nondescript IT job. Other than his mild sleep apnea, which causes him to snore loudly, he lives a pretty peaceful and normal life. Manikandan’s Mohan is belittled at work for his English by his boss (played by Bagavathi Perumal), and while he tries earnestly to help his female colleague against sexual harassment, he miserably fails against office bureaucracy. He is a kind-hearted underdog who tries his best to be helpful to those around him.
The character in the first half of the film is someone who tries with his whole heart to better himself. The way he falls in love with Anu (Meetha Raghunath’s character) is effortless and humbling, and their awkwardness that blossoms into friendship and eventually into mutual affection is incredibly delightful to watch. But towards the second half, something interrupts this flow. The sudden shift in Manikandan’s character and the plot of the film makes one feel that they are watching two different films. Somewhere along the way, the thoughtful compassionate Mohan we met in the first half of the film was replaced by the incompetently rude Mohan in the second half.
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On the contrary, one can interpret this to mean that Mohan is still an immature young man who doesn’t truly know how to deal with his own insecurity and the newness of marriage. The main conflict of the film is Mohan himself and his inability to compromise, as Anu does in the beginning of the film. When Anu finds out about Mohan’s loud snoring, she does not make a big issue of the matter, not because she didn’t want to hurt her husband but because she never took it as a big issue in the first place. Even when his snoring causes her to lose sleep, leading her to faint because of sleep deprivation, she takes his snoring lightly. It was Mohan who made the ‘heroic’ decision to sleep in another room so as not to have his snoring disturb his wife. But Anu protests against this. His own selfish need to fix himself overpowers his wife’s loving plea for him to share her bed.
This separation between the two leads them to a larger argument, and the rift causes a near-end to their marriage. At one point, Mohan even blames Anu for the problems he faces at work; he gets drunk and yells at her, stating that ever since he married her, his life has been nothing but miserable. Somewhere along the way, even the audience feels lost, wondering where the compassionate Mohan went. Nevertheless, they make up, and the film comes to a pleasant end. Mohan does not actually learn to overcome his internal problems or truly apologise for the agony he put his wife through. Some might make the argument that slices of life films do not need to answer all the questions; they do not need to have a class analysis of how this film dangerously seduces one with the comfortability of petty bourgeoisie life.
Yes, we cannot expect that, but we can expect a man to truly understand the extent of his faults and properly apologies for them to the woman he claims to love. Although there is an apology scene at the end, it doesn’t give satisfaction to the audience, which has witnessed the alienation and misery Anu felt because of her husband. Feel-good films should not come at the expense of ignoring incredibly real and painful problems.
Anu’s character also has an insecurity, hers is of abandonment; her parents had passed away when she was really young so she feels that she is an unlucky person. She learns to overcome this thinking of hers and be apart of a real family. Anu’s silent and gentle character has a heart that bears so much love to all those around her. Even when she is not an individual for loud proclamations of love, she makes sure her love and respect is felt by all those she cares about.
Sometimes the film feels like segments of a Tamil TV serial, trying to wedge their way into the modern lives of these characters. The small tension between Anu and her mother-in-law. The bigger tensions between Mohan’s sister (Raichal Rabecca) and her in-laws. But then, the film carefully and very playfully delivers these conflicts, presenting subversive female characters played by Meetha and Raichal who deal with these antiquated societal intrusiveness in their own individual manner.
Manigandan and The Art of Screen Presence
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Manikandan is an actor who knows how to share a screen with his co-stars. He never overpowers the scene, nor does he underwhelm his own performance. His acting comes alive precisely because he shares equal space with everyone on screen. He doesn’t suffocate the scene as most protagonists do but instead diplomatically interacts with all the elements and emotions in the scene. He understands that acting is a symbiosis that arises from relating to and reacting to the emotions of others around them.
Related:  New OTT Films To Binge Watch Over the WeekendBecause he allows this equal relationship to be established between characters, every scene comes out naturally. Whether it is with Meetha Raghunath, Ramesh Thilak, Raichal Rabecca, or anyone else, Manikandan’s interaction with them in each and every scene is so tender and so carefully articulated. He makes an impact without exhausting the audience. Manikandan is still a young actor, but with each film, from Kaala to Aelay to Jai Bhim, he brings a new dimension to his craft. He is definitely an actor to pay attention to because his immensely captivating screen presence is something wholly special to witness.
A Precocious Marriage Against the Plague of Tradition:    A Beloved Enactment by Ramesh Thilak and Raichal Rabecca
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Arguably, the marital relationship between the characters played by Ramesh Thilak and Raichal Rabecca, who plays Manikandan’s elder sister, comes off as more authentic and beautiful than the main leads. Their side plot is substantially more developed than the main plot between Manigandan and Meetha. Rebecca and Ramesh play a couple who have been married for 5 years but still have not conceived a child. Their lives are disrupted by the same misery that society puts couples like them through. Ramesh goes through this wonderful journey from being a son who doesn’t stand up to his parents, who routinely degrade and embarrass his wife, to a man who is firm in placing a boundary between his inquisitive parents and his marriage.
Ramesh’s character outshines Manigandans in the category of being a good husband. Ramesh maintains tolerance, yet at times he too has his outbursts with his wife and brother-in-law but they quickly resolve themselves. He does not belittle his wife for their childlessness, not even when his wife experiences a miscarriage. His first thought about losing his unborn child was how the news of it would hurt his wife. He doesn’t even hesitate to state to the doctor, when presented with the choice between saving the life of his child or his wife: that his priority is the safety of his wife first. The sequence in that film that showed the grief of losing a child to miscarriage is incredibly heartbreaking and tender. It does not exploit the loss of the couple, who were excited to be new parents, but shows them overcoming their grief and being hopeful for their future.
Raichal Rabecca plays an exceptional role after her sequence in Kadaisi Vivasayi, which has garnered a special place in our hearts. In Tamil cinema, rarely are darker-skinned Tamil women given proper prominence, but here is a woman who looks so heartbreakingly beautiful and who has a tremendous amount of talent gracing our screens. Here’s to seeing more of this talented and beautiful actress. Her slight anger and annoyance towards her onscreen husband, Ramesh, are so intimately brought out. Her character is completely three-dimensional; she is broken at the news that she had lost her pregnancy, she is stern with her brother about how he should care for his wife, and she is present as a whole being throughout the film.
Her scenes with Ramesh, although too few, are unimaginably precious. Their portrayal of marriage is both real and magical. Both Ramesh and Raichal have done these roles a great justice. It shows how even ordinary, seemingly conventional married couples can forge against the cruelties of society. There is no radicalism in their actions because the genre of slice of life itself is not meant to radicalise its viewers but to present them with simple vignettes of middle-class complacencies and reforms. Keeping that in mind, it is also important to understand that for a film not made with criticising social structures as its aim, an important subplot of marriage and fertility is deliberately brought up and dealt with in a palatable manner for a largely domesticated and conservative Tamil audience.
Sean Roldan’s Music
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Sean Roldan is definitely an incredibly quirky and unconventional music director. His own creative voice comes alive further in the film and elevates this work of art. The song Naan Gaali is a lovely thing to experience. You cannot help but smile through the song. It suits an underdog like Mohan to have this song describe his life. Lyricist Mohan Rajan has captured precisely the emotions of a boy like Mohan experiencing the honeymoon phase of his life—his marriage with the girl he fell in love with.
The shimmering feel of 1980s Ilayaraja over this ballad is perfect. Chill Makka, Palapattra, and all the rest of the album seamlessly interconnect with the fabric of the film. His songs work in parallel with the script. They entangle and create this harmonious affliction between each scene. Along with the script and the wonderful cast of characters, the music acts as another soul of the film.
This is a film made to be watched as a daydream against the nightmare of capitalist reality. Even with the sudden change of Mohan’s characterization in the second half, the first half is still very much enjoyable, and the performances of Ramesh and Raichal and their plotline are something that is perfectly paced and developed throughout the film; one could watch the film just for these two. For people looking for a feel-good film about the manageable perils of petty bourgeois domestic life, do give this film a watch.
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Simbu to Star Alongside Jyothika in Tumhari Sulu Tamil Remake

Jyothika has always been a good actor. But it wasn’t until after she got married did we really start to see her truly come to form. This, of course, has got nothing to do with her marriage in and of itself, but rather because she has completely moved away from playing the glamorous damsel in distress/love interest and toward meatier, more challenging roles — Mozhi, Magalir Mattum, Naachiyar.
Now, Jyothika is set to reunite with Radha Mohan (whom she collaborated with in the critically acclaimed Mozhi) and star in the remake of the comedy-drama, Tumhari Sulu titled Kaatrin Mozhi, in which she will play a housewife struggling to find herself. In Tumhari Sulu, Vidya Balan plays the titular character who’s a housewife. And despite loving her life and her family, she dreams of becoming a career woman.
According to Firstpost.com, Kaatrin Mozhi producer G Dhananjayan has mentioned that actor Simbu has a special and important appearance in the film and that the scenes featuring him are going to be very interesting. He also goes on to mention that the entire cast and crew had a superb time shooting with him.

Regarding the film being a remake, director Radha Mohan has made it very clear that it isn’t going to be a shot-for-shot rehash of Tumhari Sulu. In an interview with firstpost.com he had this to say:
We’ve made slight changes to suit Tamil sensibilities. I think audiences will relate more to the changes we’ve made. Both Jyothika and I have been working together for a long time. We’re glad everything fell in place for this project.
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Vikram Says Saamy Square Will be a Milestone Movie in His Career

Okay, first thing’s first. Are we all in agreement that Saamy Square (as opposed to 2, two, vol 2, II) is the most ridiculous movie title ever?
The original Saamy also helmed by Hari (Singam trilogy) was perhaps the film that propelled Vikram forward as a commercial Mass hero. Since then, Vikram has gone on to star in films like Dhool and Kanthaswamy. Now, after 15 years, Vikram and Hari have teamed up once again for Saamy Square.

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During the film’s audio launch, Vikram talked about how this film is an important one in his career.
I feel really emotional to talk about the film. I carry a lot of good memories regarding this project. Saamy was a very significant film in my career. It catapulted me as a commercial hero and I should thank Hari for that. Later, we did Arul and I told Hari that we should make a sequel to Saamy only if we find a proper storyline. Although we used to meet regularly, Hari said he couldn’t lock a suitable story for the sequel. However, he finalised the script one day. I also felt that it was the right time to do the sequel. It’s been a long time since I did a full-on commercial entertainer like this.
Saamy Square is set to hit the big screens this September.
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Booster Shots Are Great But It Won’t Stop The Spread of The Delta and Other Variants!

For the past few days, the consideration of getting a third COVID-19 vaccination dose as a booster shot has sparked a debate on ethical and political grounds, since a vast swath of the population have yet to be fully inoculated. Hence, the best way to stop the spread of the delta variant and that of the many other virus mutations including the ravaging Lamda that is sporadically spreading across the globe, is ultimately for everyone to be vaccinated.
According to the Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, before considering booster shots, we need to enhance immunisation coverage in the country. Malaysia is still facing a devastating third wave of COVID-19 infections till date. As of 26th August, the number of new cases hit another high with 24,599 infections and has recorded 1,640,843 cases since the pandemic began.

Pemberian dos penggalak (booster dose) kepada mereka yang telah lengkap divaksinkan tidak akan membantu mengawal penularan varian Delta. Akan tetapi yang dapat mengawal penularan Delta adalah untuk memberi vaksin kepada mereka yang belum divaksinkan. pic.twitter.com/Jgc1iZpR1F
— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 25, 2021

No one is safe until everyone is safe. You’re fooling yourself if you assume a third dose of the vaccine would put an end to the pandemic!

The government’s main focus and priority now is to get everyone vaccinated especially the anti-vaccine group who are the major cause of the super spreaders. Stringent action should be implemented by now against healthy individuals from the anti-vaccine group known for spreading propaganda and who refuse the shots due to unsubstantiated beliefs and conspiracy theories.
Those hesitant towards the vaccine due to reports of fully vaccinated people that have died of COVID-19 should not deter them from getting their shots.  Any shot is certainly better than walking around without being vaccinated, you are not only risking yourself but those around your vicinity too.
Medical fraternities are saying while the vaccine does not provide full protection against the variants, it can help prevent hospitalisation and death and although there have been deaths even after a person has been fully vaccinated, one should take into consideration their health history by asking questions such as if they did have any other existing illness?
It is certainly very easy to get swayed away by what is reported, however always validate information that is available to you and do not take it word for word. What reported is not always the case to be. Do your own research and only read reliable news, there are many apps available out there to verify information read online, make use of them.
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As of now, 13.8 million have been fully vaccinated in Malaysia and we have a long way ahead of us to give out booster shots, what we really need to achieve is herd immunity at this point. If we want to see the number of fatalities and hospitalisations reduced, well the answer is very simple. Follow the steps below:
Until the pandemic becomes another common flu virus with mutations, it will be important to stay vigilant and keep yourself protected. Get vaccinated as soon as you can guys!
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Sri Kandaswamy Temple Brickfields Postpones Maha Kumba Abishegam

The Sri Kandaswamy Temple in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur has postponed all their Maha Kumba Abishegam ceremonies from the 22nd up until the 30th of March 2020.
The temple authorities took to social media to make the announcement. The postponement was said to be made in adherence to the Malaysian government’s directive and advisory from the Malaysia Hindu Sangam on the avoidance of mass public gatherings.

A Maha Kumba Abishegam is a Hindu temple ritual that is believed to homogenise, synergise and unite the mystic powers of the deity. It is part of the consecration ceremony of Hindu temples.
The temple authorities also urged devotees to take exceptional care of their health during this critical period.
https://varnam.my/news/2020/18905/steer-clear-of-temples-malaysia-hindu-sangam/
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WATCH: Medical Students Come Together For Dance & Dupatta Challenge

As millions of people are staying home due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many are turning to social media to stay creative during this time in self-isolation.
Medical student Maneershaa Mia hopped on the Don’t Rush Challenge, making it her own Dance & Dupatta Challenge. Nine of her friends joined her for this fun video. They are Dharsyana Ravindran, Shobana Sekhar, Hamsvini, Farahin Mushthaq, Nanthini Esvaran, Narmatha Tamilselvan, Preveena Ramakrishnan, and Losh Ganendrah.

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Dream team ❤ . . . . @chique_miaaa @dharsyanaravi @shobanasekhar @hamsvini @farahin.mushthaq @nanz_esh @narmatha96 @loshganendrah @_preveena_ @bollyshake @danceofyou . . . #radhaonthedancefloor #soty #bollywooddance #bollywood #dupattachallenge #dancechallenge #dancersofinstagram #quarantine #stayhome #danceplus #danceofyou
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We simply love seeing how creative our community is. Well done, ladies.
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Superstar Rajinikanth Praises Kolamavu Kokila

Kolamavu Kokila helmed by debutant director Nelson and starring Nayanthara is now out in cinemas. The film centres around an innocent girl who gets tangled up in the cocaine trading industry. The film has been receiving a ton of praise, both from fans, critics and everyone involved in the industry.

It looks like even Superstar Rajinikanth himself has watched the movie and thoroughly enjoyed it. The director took to Twitter to share his excitement:
Got a surprise call. The moment when Thalaivar Rajinikanth said ‘loved it, sirichu sirichu enjoyed it’ Big moment for me and team Kolamaavu Kokila Thank you sir. Feeling motivated!

Got a surprise call ,The moment when Thalaivar @rajinikanth said " loved it , sirichu sirichu enjoyed it " …Big moment for me and team #KolamaavuKokila Thank you sir🙏🙏feeling motivated 😊 #nayanthara @anirudhofficial @LycaProductions #coco #kolamaavukokilablockbuster
— Nelson Dilipkumar (@Nelsondilpkumar) August 19, 2018

But it isn’t just Rajinikanth. Even acclaimed director Shankar, who helmed films like Sivaji: The Boss and Enthiran sang Kolamavu Kokila’s praises.
Kolamaavu Kokila- An interesting, humorous, kudumba-crime drama. Nayanthara-calm, effective n classy. Each character shines in its own way. Anirudh rocks with “Gun-in Kadhal” at the right places. Director Nelson surprises with a fresh approach. Well written and satisfying.
https://twitter.com/shankarshanmugh/status/1031217402392924160?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1031217402392924160&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftimesofindia.indiatimes.com%2Fentertainment%2Ftamil%2Fmovies%2Fnews%2Fkolamaavu-kokila-rajinikanth-heaps-praise-on-nayantharas-film%2Farticleshow%2F65469706.cms
Be sure to check out Kolamavu Kokila in cinemas now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4HJh7EuxR4Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Gun-in Kadhal – Promo Video Song | Kolamaavu Kokila (CoCo) | Nayanthara | Anirudh Ravichander (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4HJh7EuxR4)

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Yung Raja Smokes Up The Beat With His New Single; Mami

Singaporean-born, international rising star; Yung Raja is out with his new single; Mami, flaming up the gram with his amazing upbeat tune!

Yung Raja’s breakthrough in the United States continues with the release of “Mami” on Alamo Records, home to some of the hottest hip-hop acts like Lil Durk and Smokepurpp.
Yung Raja embeds his signature multilingual wordplay into another enticing song brimming with cultural references in MAMI.
Catch The Beat; Mami Here:

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The rapper, labeled Southeast Asia’s next avant-garde hip-hop artist for his tasteful blend of English and Tamil lyricism, renders his global debut today with the psychedelic, trap-heavy new single crafted by long-time collaborator Flightsch.

Yung Raja is on a mission to fill the gulf between Southeast Asia’s force and the mainstream music lexicon.
Yung Raja has now been included in NME’s 100 lists, becoming the first Singaporean to be named to the platform’s prestigious “artist to watch” list.
Yung Raja continues to win the moniker with “Mami,” highlighting what he aspires to put to the global stage, meddling with a sound that is both foreign and familiar to music fans everywhere.
The rapper’s recent singles have centered on the Indian rapper’s roots, identity, and freewheeling way of life in Singapore.
With his Alamo Records debut, “Mami,” Yung Raja highlights his remarkable ability to bridge and amalgamate all cultures. The use of the word “Mami” is a long-standing practice in many languages and in hip-hop party anthems.
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“Mami” is another precisely engineered party diss track. Flightsch’s intuitive use of trap beats echoes Yung Raja’s effortless playfulness and goofy flirtation in both English and Tamil, churning this tune to a killer hit among millennials!
The track is inculcated with Yung Raja’s snappy and evocative wordplay, catching the brief highs that come with a love pursuit and showing that the 26-year-old rapper’s humor, confidence, and craft are all endearing trademarks.
 Awash in vibrant colors and a psychedelic haze, the rapper can be seen surfing on dollar notes, climbing on piles of saris and jewels, and partying in a variety of settings, including decadent hotel rooms, department stores, and a nondescript factory — where a “Mami” doll comes to life in front of an oblivious Yung Raja.

It’s a lighthearted and engrossing romp that breathes fresh life and excitement into the mundane! Be sure to check the beat out now folks!
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Vedigundu Pasangge Wins ‘Best Film’ & ‘Best Female Actor’ Awards At The 10th Norway Tamil Film Festival

The 2018 Malaysian Tamil film, ‘Vedigundu Pasangge’, has garnered many accolades for the cast and screenplay. The film also became the first and higher-grossing Tamil language film in Malaysia with over RM1.1 million in box-office collections.

‘Vedigundu Pasangge’ is the third part of the Pasange trilogy following ‘Vilayaatu Pasangge’ (2011) and ‘Vetti Pasangge’ (2014). The film is produced by Veedu Production with power couple, Denes Kumar and Dr Vimala Perumal, spearheading the entire production.
Denes Kumar and Dr Vimala Perumal, the power couple behind the Pasangge series
The film was screened in Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka, Singapore and United Kingdom and now has an international recognition to celebrate local films with a global reach. ‘Vedigundu Pasangge’, recently, won ‘Best Film’ and ‘Best Female Actor’ awards at the 10th Norway Tamil Film Festival.
Award winning actress, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, won ‘Best Female Actor’ at 10th Norway Tamil Film Festival
Award-winning Malaysian actress, Sangeeta Krishnasamy, starred in the lead female role opposite Denes Kumar in the film that narrates snatch theft and other socioeconomical issues within the local Indian community. In 2018, the film was also awarded ‘Best Mediterrani Writing/Screenplay’ at the Barcelona Planet Film Festival 2018 in Spain.

We would like to congratulate team ‘Vedigundu Pasangge’ on yet another victory!

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Thursdays with Sadhguru; How Can I Overcome Laziness And Stop Procrastinating?

Procrastination leading to laziness or laziness leading to procrastination are two major difficulties that everyone is dealing with right now. In times of pandemic, most of us are afforded the privilege of working from home, for which we should be grateful. However, these two major subjects are a never-ending battle of the mind and perseverance.
During this pandemic, most of us would have Googled “How to Stop Procrastinating” at least once. Because, guess what, not only you, but the majority of us, are struggling to deal with this on a daily basis. Well, let’s see what Sadhguru has to say about it.
Question: Sadhguru, how can I overcome laziness and stop procrastinating with everything?
Sadhguru: If you are postponing something, it obviously means you are doing something that you do not want to do. If this was something that you really wanted to do, tell me, would you postpone it or prepone it? Of course you would prepone it!
Have you noticed, if somebody is waiting for someone they want to see badly, in just ten minutes they will look at their watch twenty-five times! Why? Because they want to prepone it. You want to postpone things because you are doing something that you don’t want to do.
Why are you doing something that you do not want to do? If you are doing it only because you think you will get something out of it, let me tell you, there is really nothing to get in this life. Either you lived this life in a profound and intense manner or you did not. What will you get in the end?
Related:  Isha Yoga Centre is Organising a Yoga Festival on June 24th and 25th Either they will bury you, burn you or throw you to the animals, depending on which culture you come from. Or do you think they will give you a prize at the end? Nothing will happen in the end. What matters is how wonderfully you lived through the process of life.
So, you must find what it is that you really want to do. If you find that one thing, you will always prepone everything, you will not postpone things.
For more enlightening wisdom from the guru, follow him on Instagram and Facebook, or visit his website here. To obtain a greater understanding of Sadhguru’s sage advice on the above topic, we recommend watching this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ireD2dDk7_cVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Overcome Laziness and Stop Postponing #UnplugWithSadhguru (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ireD2dDk7_c)

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-This article is a contribution by Isha Foundation in collaboration with Varnam Malaysia-

-This article is a contribution by Isha Foundation in collaboration with Varnam Malaysia-
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The First Single From Suriya’s NGK Will Be Releasing On 12 April – #THANDALKAARAN

Suriya’s last film, Thaana Serndha Kootam realeased about a year ago and left a huge gap. Due to delays and several postponements, it was announced recently that NGK ( Nandha Gopalan Kumaran) directed by Selvaraghavan  and KV Anand’s multi-starrer Kaappaan will hit screens on May 31 and August respectively.
NGK’s first single will be releasing on April 12th. The track was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. Yuvan Shankar Raja has worked on several notable films with the director and fans can’t wait to see how this chemistry is going to work out for the film. NGK has Sai Pallavi and Rakul Preet Singh playing the female leads.
https://twitter.com/NGKmovie/status/1115932649917272064
Many people were not too happy with Surya in this film!
Suriya is playing the role of a full-fledged politician named Nandha Gopalan Kumaran.
Do you think movie will be a hit or a failure? After watching Thaana Serndha Kootam; which was a huge flop, I just hope Suriya can recover and perform better in this film.
More updates to come.
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The Late Sridevi’s Saree Is Being Sold At An Auction

Exactly a year after her demise, a handwoven Kota saree that belongs to the late actress, Sridevi, is being auctioned for charity. Online Indian handicrafts platform, Parisera, is hosting an auction called ‘Being Generous, With Sridevi’. The auction is in support of Concern India Foundation where funds will be used for welfare, education and health services for underprivileged communities.

Parisera described Bollywood’s first female superstar’s Kota saree as “light, bright and emanates the perfect essence of Sridevi”. The bid that started at Rs 40,000 has now reached over Rs 130,000.

Parisera invites you to participate in the auction of Actress Sridevi's handwoven Kota sari. Mr Boney Kapoor has chosen the 27-Year old Non-Profit organization Concern India Foundation to receive the proceeds from the auction. https://t.co/WMI13FGsQy pic.twitter.com/WbLrOHEeT8
— Parisera.com (@parisera) February 20, 2019

Earlier this month, Boney Kapoor and his daughters, Jhanvi and Khushi, made prayer offerings for Sridevi in Chennai to commemorate one year of her demise.
Source: Times of India
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AR Rahman To Compose Music For Sivakarthikeyan’s Next Film

Fresh from the success of Velaikkaran, actor Sivakarthikeyan has already geared up for his next film under director Ravikumar R.
His next movie, still yet to be named, will be a science-fiction movie, according to multiple online sources.
For Sivakarthikeyan, working with music maestro AR Rahman is a dream come true. This will be the first that the two of them will be working together on a film.
“One of my big dream is coming true.Happy and proud to be associated with our pride of india,the most beloved and respected @arrahman sir for My next film with Dir @Ravikumar_Tup.” the Velaikkaran star posted on Twitter.

One of my big dream is coming true.Happy and proud to be associated with our pride of india,the most beloved and respected @arrahman sir for My next film with Dir @Ravikumar_Tup 😊 pic.twitter.com/QWa9kU17t7
— Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) January 15, 2018

The film will be produced by RD Raja and financed by 24 AM Studios. Shooting is expected to start real soon and the the movie will probably hit cinemas in early 2019. We can’t wait to hear more!
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VIRAL: A Brilliant Technician Stole The Limelight By Covering Yuvan’s Hit Track On TikTok

Yet another perfect example; If you are passionate, language would not be an obstacle.
We Malaysians adore and respect people who can perform in multiple languages, specifically if one of those languages is not their native tongue.
Recently, a video posted by a TikTok user @babykl_ garners tremendous attention from netizens. The 22-sec video features a Malay guy passionately singing Yuvan Shankar Raja’s hit song “En Kadhal Solla”. Calmingly sitting and holding a microphone, this talented technician sang the song enthusiastically and even flawlessly hit the high note.
IMAGE CREDIT: BABY_KL (TIKTOK)
On top of that, if you close your eyes and listen to this cover, you might think that the singing is perhaps from a well-trained singer or the ‘BGM King’ of the Kollywood industry, Yuvan himself is singing it. (Well, I’m not exaggerating, you might agree with me once you’ve listened to it)
In just 2 days, the captivating cover video has garnered over 231.2k views with 35k likes, and still counting. `
Upon its release, this video receives massive love and support from every Malaysian, praising the lad’s vocal.
IMAGE CREDIT: BABY_KL (TIKTOK)
Check out the full video here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@babykl_/video/7149570340702653722?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=6897049282182301185
Thank you for delivering such an amazing cover and with much love and support from netizens, can we have the full cover, sir?
We hope to see more fantastic covers from you!
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Vijay To Team Up With AR Murugadoss & AR Rahman For #Thalapathy62

Vijay fans, get ready for another Ilayathalapathy blockbuster!
Actor Vijay will be teaming up with director AR Murugadoss for his upcoming movie, as of now known as Thalapathy 62. Both Vijay and AR Murugadoss have previously worked together on mega-hit movies like ‘Thuppakki’ and ‘Kaththi’. The movie is set to be produced by Sun Pictures, famous for producing Rajinikanth’s ‘Enthiran’.
If that combination isn’t convincing enough, Oscar winning music composer AR Rahman has also joined the project as music director. According to reports, AR Rahman is highly inspired by the phenomenal success of ‘Mersal’ and is excited to work with Vijay again.
Rumour has it that Keerthy Suresh has been earmarked as the heroine after the duo displayed great chemistry together in ‘Bairavaa’.
The film – possibly an action thriller and still yet to be named – will start filming soon and is scheduled for a Deepavali release later this year.
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Actress Shruti Marathe Was Asked To “Compromise For One Night” – #MeToo

The #MeToo era is empowering more women, especially those in the media industry, to speak out about their horrific sexual harassment experiences.
Actress Shruti Marathe
Shruti Marathe who starred in Naan Avanillai 2 and Guru Sishyan, has opened up about her workplace harassment experience. In a casting couch-like experience, Shruti was unapologetically approached in a sexual manner by a film producer who also said that she will have to “compromise for a night”. Shruti denied the advancement and even stood up for herself by asking “If you want me to sleep with you, who are you making the hero sleep with?”.

Following that, Shruti was removed from the film project for not fulfilling the producer’s requirements. During her struggling days, Shruti was even slut-shamed by internet trolls for sporting a bikini in a Kollywood project.
Shruti made the revelations on an Instagram post shared on The Humans Of Bombay’s Instagram page. It reads,
“I’ve been in this industry since I was 16 years old. Over the years I’ve been celebrated in the limelight & shamed behind the camera. People have a misconception that actors lead a comfortable life & always feel good about themselves–that’s not true. Whether we like it or not, whether we feel right or not, we have to be the best versions of ourselves. There are no ‘bad days’. I remember, early on in my career, for a south film, I was asked to wear a bikini–I agreed without thinking twice. Questions like, ‘How are you going to shoot it?’ or ‘Is it required?’ didn’t even cross my mind. I was getting an opportunity to be in a film & that’s all that mattered!
Years later when I gained popularity in a Marathi show, people looked me up & stumbled upon the bikini scene. I was trolled for the way I looked & how it was shot. Do you know how much that damages your self-esteem? I put myself out there without any barriers–but I wasn’t accepted; I was objectified. I still continued working as if it didn’t bother me.
But I had a dream. I’d worked so hard & was finally moving forward, I wasn’t going to let it go–just because someone else had a problem, they weren’t in my shoes & would never know what it felt like. Slowly, I made myself tougher.
Once I met a producer who’d offered me a lead role. At first he was professional, but soon he began using the words, ‘compromise’ & ‘one night’. I couldn’t let this slip so I asked him, ‘If you want me to sleep with you, who are you making the hero sleep with?’ He was stunned. I immediately informed others of his behaviour & they asked him to leave the project.
All it took was one minute of being fearless–that day, I didn’t just stand up for me… I stood up for every woman who’s been objectified & judged for simply being who she is; for simply being ambitious. Why should the archaic rules of society & today’s so-called modern world stop me? My clothes don’t define me–my talent does, my hard work does, my success does & I think it’s high time, people realise that.”

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Datuk M Karathu to be Honoured in his Hometown

Former national footballer and coach Datuk M Karathu will be honoured along with other athletes in a mural in the quiet town of Taiping, Perak.
The Taiping Municipal Council president Borhan Abdul Halim said discussions were being held by the Taiping prison to create the longest mural on the prison wall, depicting Taiping born athletes, such as Datuk M Karathu.

“They are planning to paint the longest mural, spanning 670m on the outer walls of the prison,” he said. “We hope it can begin next year,”
76 year old Datuk M Karathu played for the national team between 1963 and 1970. He began coaching in 1971, and continued to coach various Malaysian teams, including Perak and Kelantan, for the following 44 years.
He is one of the very few Malaysians to coach a foreign national team, the Sri Lankan national football team. He also coached Singaporean Woodlands Wellington FC.
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WATCH NOW: Simbu’s Latest Kuthu Song

Ve-ve-ve, Ve-ve-ve, Ve-ve-ve, Ve-ve-ve
Vengaayam! Vengaayam!

That, my friends, is the chorus to actor Silambarasan a.k.a. Simbu’s latest kuthu song, written by popular lyricist Madhan Karky and composed by Ramesh Thamilmani.
Periyar Kuthu is a tribute to ‘Periyar‘ EV Ramasamy who was an Indian social activist and politician. Periyar, who is known as the pioneer of Dravadian Nationalism and founding father of Dravidar Kazhagam, is still dearly remembered for fighting against exploitation of marginalised communities and caste systems.
Following his recent success in Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Simbu has decided to lend his voice to this catchy tribute and even bust a move in the music video. With over 1 million views on Youtube, Periyar Kuthu is receiving many positive remarks from fans and Periyar supporters.
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Karthi Talks About Working on a Project Together With His Brother Suriya

For the longest time, fans have been clamouring for Karthi to collaborate with his brother Suriya. Many even fantasized about Karthi playing a villain in a Suriya masala flick. Ahead of the release of his upcoming film Kadai Kutty Singam, Karthi engaged with his fans via a Facebook chat session, in which he talked about numerous things, including finally starring in a movie together with Suriya. He had this to say:
My Kadai Kutty Singam director Pandiraj told us that he would write a script featuring my brother and me in the lead, we are waiting for it. I also have plans to direct my brother in the future.

A Pandiraj-Simbu-Karthi collaboration would certainly be interesting, considering this director constantly tells fresh and interesting stories. None of his films thus far has been your standard MASS movie. What’s even more interesting, though, is Karthi’s intent to direct a movie starring his brother. Many might not know, but Karthi was actually started his journey in cinema as the assistant director of Mani Ratnam’s Ayitha Ezhuthu starring… you guessed it! His brother Suriya.
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Neha Dhupia Talks About Racism In South Film Industry; Hero Must Eat First!

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia is predominantly a model, who is also a reality television channel host. The actress, in the initial days of her life, did a couple of South projects.

In a recent interview with an online site, she revealed some disturbing details!
Neha stated that she encountered a rather bizarre incident down South.
“Long time back, when I was doing a South film, they always insisted in feeding the Hero first and I would be hungry but they would say he is in the shot so he will pick up the plate first…..such bizarre things would happen…this was many years ago but things like that don’t happen any more. it happened with me just once on the set but I laughed it off and it really did not bother me,”
Whoa! This has been happening for a long time but because so many people have normalised, hence it is not seen as an “issue”! Casual sexism have been happening for aeons not in the Indian film industry.
She made her debut in Telugu with Ninne Istapaddanu and acted in a couple of films. She was last seen in Telugu in Balakrishna’s Parama Veera Chakra, which released in 2010.
Neha also keeps it very real with her audience. She spoke about maintaining work-life balance. She says it can be incredibly tough and believes that time management is the key to making the work life balance better.

I have a great support system in my husband. When he has a schedule, he has a film or something that is going on, then I say, ‘okay fine I will be at home, I will be with her.’ So we make our schedules accordingly, but then it overlaps sometimes. But we manage it well. We have a great team at home.
She is surely an inspiration for us all!
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Young Scientists From SJK (T) Batu Caves Strikes Gold Medal In MYSCE 2020!

Scouting talent and nurturing them is not an easy task, especially when students have to represent the school during the recovery phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Yet, an amazing accomplishment came after five students from SJK (T) Batu Caves struck gold medals in the online competition organised by the Malaysia Young Scientists Conference & Exhibition – MYSCE 2020! Their project was based on TAB – Toxic Air Buster. It was designed to alert pupils from toxic gas exposure, hence saving many lives.
Parasuran A/L Kanagaraja, Dharrshan Shree A/L Viganeswaran, Tanish A/L Dhurairaju, Praveen Sathiya, and Rivesha A/P Prabakaran are among the five students who took home gold medals.

Malaysia Young Scientists Organisation (MYSO) has a vision to be a catalyst in creating an atmosphere of research mindedness in elementary and secondary school levels, and be a facilitator to the teachers in improving the capability in mentoring and facilitating their students in the area of research.
The online competition is designed to recognise and reward young people’s achievements in all areas of STEM (Science, Technology, engineering and mathematics) and help them build skills.
While it is a joyous moment for all, the students and teachers have put in a lot of hard work by relentlessly training and preparing for the competition.
Check out the full video here:

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Congratulation Kiddos!
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Vikram’s Next Film Might Be Scripted By Lokesh Kanagaraj

One of South Indian cinema’s most adaptable actors is Chiyaan Vikram. It is said that he just finished
filming for his major movie, “Thangalaan“, with director Pa Ranjith. The actor has came out with a very unique look in this film. Photos of the star looking bold and charming with his new appearance is going popular on social media websites. The evergreen star has played so many significant characters to various films such as “Pithamagan“, “Anniyan“, “Saamy” and many more.  “Ponniyin Selvan 1” and “Ponniyin Selvan 2” and now his upcoming release would be “Thangalaan“. He received National Film Award for Best Actor for his acting in “Pithamagan”.
Vikram has appeared in a few Telugu and Hindi films in addition to Tamil films. Audiences praised his performances in films such as “Aparichitudu” (the Telugu adaptation of “Anniyan“) and “Raavan” (Hindi). Vikram has garnered various prizes for his services to cinema throughout the years, including several Filmfare prizes and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. He is still a well-known and respected actor in the profession, noted for his flexibility and devotion to his work.
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For the moment, there is no news or a clear picture of Chiyaan’s next film. While there were reports stating that Chiyaan is going to reconsider a film that he opted out which was given a title, Mahavir Karna. There has not been any confirmed news in regards to this project yet. But now, several sources has been going around by word of mouth stating that our charming actor, Chiyaan Vikram is all set and ready to collaborate with the famous eccentric director of films like “Kaithi“, “Vikram” and now progressing with “Leo“; Lokesh Kanagaraj. Lokesh Kanagaraj is one of the promising director in the Kollywood industry. All the films directed by him created blockbuster records. Kollywood fans will be super excited to witness this combo.
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It is said that Chiyaan Vikram is likely to act in one of the script written by Lokesh Kanagaraj while his assistant Mahesh Subramaniam takes over the supervisory and directive duties. Lalit Kumar who is the producer of “Leo“, also provided funding for “Leo” through his production company Seven Screen Studio. The project’s working title is “Chiyaan 62.” However, a formal affirmation is still pending. Meanwhile one of the much awaited movie of Vikram which is “Dhuruva Natchathiram” is still in the waiting list of movies yet to be released. The movie is highly anticipated because it comes from the storyline of Gautham Vasudev Menon, who is a prominent director in Kollywood industry. He has given most evergreen and blockbuster movies in cinema industry. The song “Oru manam” by Karthik from this movie received a wide celebration and still ruling the playlists of many. Updates of the film is also much anticipated.
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Netizen Praise Navin Raj For His Kindness; Returning Lost Purse To Its Owner

In a world where you can be anything, be kind. Recent news has gone viral on Twitter of Navin Raj where he returns the lost purse to its owner.
Aidoyy, a twitter user and also the owner of the lost purse shared her experience on her twitter handle. She has also uploaded some screenshots of the conversation between her and Navin. Aida lost her purse in a local train where it was then found by Navin.
https://twitter.com/aidoyyy/status/1296477628203970561?s=20
He then messaged her on Facebook but then it didn’t catch her attention. Navin handed over the purse to the nearest police station and informed her through Facebook.
Aida realized the message sent by Navin after some time and thanked him for his kindness. It costs nothing to be kind to yourself. Always be kind to others. Good job, Navin! Thank you for being a good samaritan!
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Nine Vegetarian Dishes For Navarathri Festival

Navarathri is a Hindu festival which is celebrated for 9 nights, signifying the name of the festival. Throughout this time, Goddess Durga is idolised in nine different forms known as Navadurga.
It is firmly believed that worshipping the Goddess during those 9 nights is also called Sharadiya Navarathri, which gives prosperity, wealth and enlightenment to her devotees and eliminates evil. The tenth day is celebrated as Vijayadashami, to commemorate the day of the triumph of light over darkness.

For 9 nights, Goddess Durga, who is idolised in varied forms every day, is worshipped and offered a variety of vegetarian offerings each day before the pooja (prayer) begins. However, vegetarian dishes are offered as a tradition, but they have a lot of nutritious benefits for one’s overall wellness.
1. Urad dal vada (Methu vada)
This crispy, delicious and protein-rich urad dal vada is going to be a great start to the first day of this festival, for Goddess Shailputri. Chilies and onions may be added upon request. Serving them fresh with sambar and coconut chutney is, however, doubly delicious.
2. Poha
Poha is gentle on the digestive system and does not trigger bloating. This might come as a surprise, but Poha has probiotic advantages. Some people also add fried peanuts to enhance the flavor and a splash of lemon juice to the Poha bowl gives it the vitamin C essential for effective absorption of iron. This dish can be served on the second day of Navarathri, which is for the Goddess Brahmacharini.
3. Peas with coconut raw mango sundal  (Thengai Manga pattani sundal)
Navarathri is incomplete without a sundal, this dish is usually offered as an offering to the Goddess Chandraghanta on the third day, we should serve it as an offering. It’s very common in Tamil Nadu and can be prepared with different legumes and beans. To those who aren’t fond of fresh mango, you can skip it with dry mango powder or drizzle some lemon juice for a tangy flavour.
4. Coconut rice (Thenggai satham)
Coconut rice is a simple and delicious rice dish made with freshly grated coconut, tempering spices, curry leaves and rice. It is among the most simple Indian dish made for a meal during festivals and occasions, and one should not forget serving it on the 4th day for Goddess Kushmanda.
5. Ven Ponggal
Ponggal rice is a local delicacy prepared with rice and moong dal, either for a sweet or savoury dish. It could be given as a naivedyam to Goddess Skandamata on the fifth day. In fact, this protein packed meal is a fast dish to prepare with a nice aromatic ghee and is light on the stomach. It’s best served warm or hot.
6. Black chana sundal (Karupu kadalai sundal)
This is yet another style of sundal that can be prepared as a 6th day offering to the Goddess Katyayani during Navarathri. More or less the method used to prepare this sundal is the same with a slight variation in between. Sundal is nutritious and a guilt free snack which you can have at any time of the day or even accompanied with your meals too.
7. Lemon Rice
On the 7th day, you can offer Lemon Rice as a naivedyam for the Goddess Kalaratri. Lemon rice has a subtle flavour of fresh lemon juice and an aroma of hot rolling spices. It can be served plain or with curd, pickle, raita, chutney or salad. Due to the addition of the turmeric, the dish can be preserved longer.
8. Puran Poli
On the 8th day of Navarathri, you may switch your pace by making Puran Poli for Goddess Mahagauri. Puran poli is a popular Indian flatbread filled with seasoned and sweetened lentils. It can be paired with melted ghee or milk. This dish is often served during Vinayaga Chaturthi and Holi, but it’s a very delicious sweet flatbread you cannot resist.
9. Tamarind rice (Puliyodharai recipe)
This tangy, sour and spicy rice is not only popular among South Indians, but is also considered the most favourite Navarathri dish. This is going to be a perfect recipe to end the 9th day of Navarathri for the Goddess Siddhidatri. Tamarind is good for heart due to the presence of fibre which has a reducing effect on cholesterol. This recipe is ideal for people with diabetes, too. However, too much tamarind may be bad for health, even though it’s vegetarian.
Let’s celebrate this Navarathri by serving all these lovely offerings to Goddess Durga as naivedyam. Happy Navarathri and we, from Varnam wish that the colours, bliss, happiness of this auspicious festival stay with you not just for these nine days, but forever!
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New Astro Channel Dedicates 70 Ulaghanayagan’s Blockbusters Of All Time!

Unquestionably, Padma Bushan Kamal Haasan is a fantastic actor with a deep love for film. Not only that, but he’s also a talented screenwriter who brought us Hey Ram, Vishvaroopam and Dasavatharam.
Although a few of the films didn’t do well at the box office, they’re still a masterpiece in South Indian cinema.
To usher in the new year with some sparks, Astro has brought us a new pop-up channel to honor Ulaghanayagan. Here are ten Kamal Haasan movies that fans can enjoy on (CH 242);
Papanasam (Stream now On Demand)

Starring: Kamal Haasan, Gauthami and Asha Sharath
Suyambulingam, a school drop-out but an intelligent man, learns by watching movies. When a dark event seems to destroy his family, he uses all his wit to shield them.
Anbe Sivam (Stream now On Demand)

Starring: Kamal Haasan, R. Madhavan, Kiran Rathod and Umah Riyaz Khan
Anbarasu, a tv commercial maker, goes to Bhubaneshwar on a business trip and is stranded at the airport due to heavy rain in the city. His life takes a turn when he encounters Nallasivam, a co-passenger and a friend of his corresponding with the title of the movie, Anbe Sivam.
Vasool Raja MBBS (Stream Now On Demand)

Starring: Kamal Haasan, Sneha, Prabhu, Prakash Raj
A small-time don leads his family to believe that he is a doctor, but when his secret comes out, he decides to become a real doctor. But the challenge starts when he enrolls himself in a medical college.
16 Vayathinile (4 January, 9 pm)

Starring: Kamal Haasan, Sri Devi and Rajinikanth
Mayil, 16, falls in love with a city doctor who plans to take advantage of her. As he leaves her, after she opposes his dirty motives towards her, Chappani, who is a handicap, steps in to take care of her.
Moondram Pirai (Premiering on 5 January, 9pm)

Starring: Kamal Haasan, Sri Devi and Silk Smitha
A young woman returns to her childhood behavior after experiencing a head injury due to a car accident. Lost, she ends up stuck in a brothel before being saved by a lone school teacher who falls in love with her.
Hey Ram (Premiering on 14 January, 9pm)

Starring: Kamal Haasan and Shah Rukh Khan
The tale of Saketh Ram whose wife was raped and killed during the riots in Calcutta on the day of direct action. He is persuaded that Mahatma Gandhi is responsible for all the problems that are going on in the country and tries to kill him.
Guna (Premiering on 19 January, 9 pm)

Starring: Kamal Haasan, Rekha and Roshini
A mentally ill man believes he’s going to marry an angel when he comes out of the mental asylum. When he leaves, a few goons capture him and instruct him to rob a temple, where he meets a girl he thinks is his angel and kidnaps her.
Viswaroobam 1 (Premiering on 23 January, 9pm)

Starring: Kamal Haasan, Rahul Bose, Pooja Kumar, Andrea
Nirupama, an ambitious woman studying in the USA is married to Viswanathan, a Kathak dance master. When she doubts his actions, he hires a detective who reveals his real identity and past. It turns out to be an escaped terrorist. But who is he really?
Viswaroobam 2 (Premiering on 24 January, 9pm)

Starring: Kamal Haasan, Rahul Bose, Pooja Kumar, Andrea
Wisam Ahmad Kashmiri, a RAW agent, is trying to prevent a terrorist group from carrying out a deadly mission against three countries.
Dasavathaaram (Premiering 28 January, 9pm)

Starring: Kamal Haasan, Asin and Mallik Sherawat
Upon recognising the risk of a bioweapon, a scientist tries to protect it from misuse. When the vial inadvertently reaches India, he races against time to avoid more possible catastrophe.
Going through this list, you can perceive how Kamal Hasan has ventured into different combinations of movie genres and characters. It’s never just one sort of movie all the way.
 In reality, all of this just shaped him into a more versatile artist where he is right now. And no actor can beat his own individuality.
What’s your favourite Kamal movie in the list? Please let us know in the comment section below. You can watch all those movies on channel 242 or go to Astro Ulagam to find out about Kamal Haasan‘s movies that will be shown on your home screen in the month of January.
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EMCO Lifted In KL Localities Despite COVID-19 Cases Surging To 13k

With the sky high number of COVID-19 cases, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob stated that the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) in Kuala Lumpur would be lifted from today onwards (16th July).
However, it still remains questionable when would the lockdown be lifted in Selangor since there is no announcement on the particular state which has contributed to the rising positive cases in the country.
Based on the growing pattern of daily COVID-19 cases, the government should take more stringent and strict steps to control the spread of COVID-19 infections in the community and avoid a sharp increase in cases.
Malaysia reported 13,215 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday (15th July), bringing the total infections in the country to 880782,533, with a total of 6,613 deaths. Meanwhile,computer shops, telecommunication devices, books, and stationery shops are allowed to operate across the National Recovery Plan (NRP).
Selangor is among the states with the highest number of 6,120 COVID cases reported on 15th July.
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Netizens are disappointed with the government’s way of handling the current pandemic, mostly over the ineffectiveness of the prolonged Movement Control Order (MCO), that has failed to reduce the number of COVID positives in the country.
But it seems the government is doomed to fail in curbing the pandemic. Malaysians are questioning the effectiveness of the lockdown, and are furious with the government for their slow and futile attempt in handling the COVID situation, in comparison to our neighbour Singapore who has been successful in containing the virus and coming up with a fruitful recovery plan.
Related:  Top 5 Oldest Hindu Temples In MalaysiaAccording to Ismail Sabri, the provision was approved after considering feedback from students, parents, and teachers, and it is aimed to ensure that virtual classes runs well.
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Must Visit Shivan Temples In Malaysia This Auspicious Mahashivratri

Mahashivratri is one of the most powerful prayers performed by Hindu devotees thronging Lord Shiva’s pilgrimage to pay their respects and be part of this propitious festival that falls today (11th March 2021).

Just in the nick of time, Malaysians are allowed to pay a visit to worship places while fully adhering to the restrictions and SOPs placed. Here, we present to you top Shivan temples listed from all over Malaysia for devotees to witness the auspicious prayers being held grandly in exuberance!
Arulmigu Kailayanaathar Sivan Temple, Kuala Lumpur

Location: Jalan Lapangan Terbang Lama, Pengkalan Tentera Udara Diraja Malaysia, 57100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Brickfields Shivan Temple, Kuala Lumpur

Location: 199, Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Kuil Sri Aathipuriswarar, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur

Location: Lot 33, Jalan Ang Seng, Brickfieds, Wilayah Persekutuan, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Arulmigu Sri Ramalingeswarar Temple, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur

Location: 8, Jalan Tandok, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Maha Sivan Alayam, Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya

Location: 18, Jalan 5/6G, Bukit Gasing, 46000 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Athi Eeswaran Temple Sentul Timur, Sentul

Location: Jalan Tanah Lapang, Sentul Selatan, 51000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Sivan Temple, Ipoh, Perak

Location: 18, Jalan Sungai Pari, 30100 Ipoh, Perak
Kundalini Shiva Cave Temple, Ipoh, Perak

Location: Jalan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
Sanatan Dharam Sabha Shiv Temple, Taiping, Perak

Location: 1, Jalan Medan Taiping 9, Medan Taiping, 34000 Taiping, Perak
Nagarathar Sivan Temple, Penang

Location: 110, Jalan Dato Keramat, 10450 George Town, Pulau Pinang
Related:  Top 5 Oldest Hindu Temples In MalaysiaArulmigu Subramaniyar Siva Temple, Kelantan

Location: Jalan Hamzah, Seksyen 19, 15050 Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Karak Shivan Temple, Pahang

Location: Jalan Lama Bentong – Karak, Kampung Sungai Dua, 28600 Karak, Pahang
Panching Sivan Temple (Charas Cave) – Kuantan, Pahang

Location: Jalan Gua Charas, 26090 Kuantan, Pahang
Sri Arunachaleswarar Sivan Temple, Seremban

Location: Depot, 200, Jalan Rasah, Bukit Rasah, 70300 Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Kuil Sri Kailasanathar Sivan, Melaka

Location: Jalan Gajah Berang, Kampung Chetti, 75200 Melaka

Kuil Sri Sivan Larkin Jaya, Johor Bahru

Location: Jalan Merak, Kampung Aman, 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor

Prayers usually starts at 9pm lasting up to the following day throughout midnight. Those who are fasting, make sure have a good rest if you’re intending to stay awake the whole night.

Chanting and reminiscing through the supreme Lord Shiva’s mantra could shower one with immense amount of blessings. Click HERE for the full read on the specific mantras based on your respective prayers.
For live updates from Isha Foundation based in India on the Mahashivratri celebration with Sadhguru, do click HERE for full updates!
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Kaalam Maari Pochu; A Simple Yet Beautiful Story Depicting The Lives Of A Young Couple

Don’t we all enjoy a good twist to the plot?
Over the years, Malaysian Tamil Industry writers and directors have imagined fresh ways of keeping film spectators on their toes. Some remain astonishingly bold by today’s standards, while others have had the gleam worn off by the film’s they’ve gone to inspire .
Kaalam Maari Pochu is among the most impressive short films which was helmed and penned by our very talented director Kumaravarman. A great comedy twist was appealed to this short film by offering enough laughs and enough touching moments to please the entire audience. Ravin Rao, Kavitha Sinniah, and Eswar ji were among the cast that were featured in this one of a kind short film.

To be honest, Ravin deserves a pat on the back for his natural acting skills. The facial expressions which were portrayed throughout the entire short film were so beautiful till the climax.
But on top of all this, one thing that manipulated the audience to use their brain is the ending of the film. What happens during the climax? That’s what you have to unearth in just 23-minutes.

“Today is the most important day of my life. What could go wrong?”

To know what went wrong, all you have to do is to watch the full short film here:

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Kudos to the entire crew members who delivered a beautiful short film:
Produced by – Sathiswaran Govindan, Thiyagu Govindan , Kavita Maheendran, Naavin Samrat
Related:  14 Awards in 2 International Cinefests Brought Home by Malaysian Tamil Short Film Vidwan!Cinematographer  –  Yugan Shanmugam
Music Director –  Aingaran Vignaraj
Sound – Saktiseaswaran Shunmugam
Asst Dir – Thirucselvan Sinatamby, A.Kabilan
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Wuhan Has Reported Its First COVID Cluster Since Lifting Their Lockdown!

Wuhan, the epicentre of the Covid-19 outbreak in China has reported on Monday (May 11), its first cluster of infections since a lockdown on the central Chinese city was lifted a month ago, stoking concerns of a wider resurgence of the disease.
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The new infections add a layer of caution to efforts to lower coronavirus-related restrictions across China as businesses restart and individuals go back to work. A total of five new confirmed cases, all of whom live in the same residential compound.
One of them was the wife of an 89-year-old male patient reported a day earlier in the first confirmed case in the city since April 3. All of the latest confirmed cases were previously classified as asymptomatic, people who test positive for the virus and are capable of infecting others but do not show clinical signs such as a fever.
The number of asymptomatic cases in China is not known, as they only appear on the radar of health officials when they show up positive during tests conducted as part of contact tracing and health checks.
China does not include asymptomatic cases in its overall tally of confirmed cases, currently at 82,918, until they exhibit signs of infection. Mainland China has reported 4,633 deaths.
Stay tuned for more COVID-19 updates.
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In Honour Of Labour Day, HR Ministry Launches App For Workers Rights

The Human Resources Ministry has launched the Working for Workers (WFW) app, which allows 15.7 million workers, including foreigners, to file labour-related complaints.
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The WFW app was launched in conjunction with Labour Day 2021, and it is stated that the ministry’s top management, including Datuk Seri M.Saravanan and his deputy, Datuk Awang Hashim, will monitor the status of the complaints.
On that note, M.Saravanan assured that the identity of the complainants would be kept private, and that complaints received through the app would be addressed within three to seven days.
 WFW allows employees to report 14 different types of complaints online, which are then handled by 80 labour offices across the country.
While noting that the WFW app demonstrates that the government is serious and transparent about dealing with labour issues, he said;
WFW is a medium to ensure the rights and welfare of workers affected by employers’ misconduct are protected. This can indirectly ensure employers and employees comply with national labour laws.
WFW allows workers to report 14 types of complaints online that will be managed by 80 labour offices nationwide.
Source: BERNAMA
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WATCH: Yugendran Vasudevan’s Kadhal Rojave Tribute To SP Balasubrahmanyam Can Make You Shed A Tear

Yugendran Vasudevan who had wowed fans with his popular cover song Thendral Vanthu Theendumpodhu from Avatharam, has amazed us again with another melodious cover title Kadhal Rojave.
This time the singer collaborated with violinist Sruthi Balamurali and Ramya Ramachandran for additional vocals. This song is one that is etched on our minds thanks to the voice of the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam. The Academy Award-winning music director AR Rahman’s debut movie, Roja (1992), had featured SP Bala singing the title song. SP Bala was already a famous singer in the 1990s, but this unique song still tops the charts as one of his best works.
Yugendran’s rendition squeezes listeners’ hearts, conveying the sorrow and grief he felt due to the great loss of SP Bala to the music industry.
Watch the full video here:

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Radhashtami; The Tale Of Goddess Radha’s Birth And Past Life

When we think of Krishna, the first thing that comes to mind is Radha. She is the gopi (milkmaid) who became lord Krishna’s favourite during the time when he lived among the gopas (cowherds) of Vrindavan. Her birthday is today, the 8th day (Ashtami) of the bright fortnight (shukla paksha ashtami) in the month of Bhadrapada and this day is celebrated as Radhashtami.
Similar to the birth of other gods in Hinduism, Radha’s birthday, Rasdhashtami is also supremely significant, as she is the divine consort, closest friend, and beloved devotee of Krishna’s lotus feet.
But, even so, why is Krishna’s devotee’s birthday celebrated? So, for that, let’s delve deeper into Radha’s birth story as well as her past life story.
Many people are aware that Krishna is a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, but did you know that Radha is the incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi? Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha were a divine couple in their previous life, according to the Brahma Vaivarta Purana.
Radha is said to have not been born from the womb of her mother, similar to how Lord Krishna was born. She was eleven months older than Krishna and had not opened her eyes since birth, which made her assume that she was a blind child.
She didn’t open her eyes until she felt Krishna on the lap of Yashoda (Krishna’s foster mother). Radha, it is said, was not born and will not die. She was the invincible manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi. This is Radha’s miraculous story.
Devotees would celebrate her birthday (Radhashtami) by performing the Radha Krishna puja. They perform this puja to invoke a myriad blessings of love, peace, and happiness, to promote everlasting and divine love between couples, to bring joy and happiness into their lives, and to assist in attracting desired partners. Hence, fasting and worshipping Radhe Krishna idols, as well as chanting, is practised on this day.
Is there anything else we need to know about the divine Radha’s birthday? Please let us know in the comments section below, so that we can all share our knowledge of Krishna’s beloved.
Source: Rudra Centre
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Kangana Ranaut May Star In The Hindi Remake Of Amala Paul Starrer Aadai!

Kangana Ranaut may star in the Hindi remake of Tamil thriller Aadai, which starred Amala Paul in the titular character. It is believed that Vikram Bhatt has acquired the remake rights and has roped in Rathna Kumar, who directed Aadai, to helm the remake as well.

In Aadai, which was critically acclaimed, Amala played Kamini, a free-spirited and unabashedly bold girl who lives life on her own terms. She rides a Duke motorcycle to work, drinks and smokes with her male co-friends at odd hours and will do anything to prove anyone wrong when challenged.
After a farewell party with friends one night, Kamini wakes up next morning to find herself completely naked. The rest of the film is about how Kamini – without a piece of cloth to cover herself – trying to find a way out.
Aadai was hailed as a controversial but important film on what really constitutes freedom. As Kamini, Amala Paul crushed every trope associated with the depiction of mainstream Tamil heroine like a boss, and she couldn’t have done it any better.
At the box-office, the film really couldn’t make an impact. However, it was well appreciated by critics and some section of the audience. Apparently, Kangana will begin work on this project after completing Thalaivi, the upcoming biopic on late Tamil Nadu chief minister and legendary actor J Jayalalithaa.

Thalaivi is being directed by Vijay. In a recent interview with Times of India, he opened up about the project. “This is a pan India film, and Kangana is apt for the role. She is one of the biggest stars in India today and I think it is right that a top star plays the role of an important politician. This way, the story will also reach audiences across India. We consider this a pan-Indian film, not a regional one,” Vijay said.
Related:  7 Important Valluvar Quotes for Modern-Day Millennial TamilsHe revealed that the decision to cast Kangana was not made easily. “There was a lot of discussion before the decision was made to cast Kangana; we met several people as well. She is extremely excited about the project and wants to portray her with utmost honesty. She is learning Tamil for the film and will also be part of a one-month workshop to get into the character.”
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