Experience A Dazzling Feasting & Gifting Christmas With WKL

December has always been the most favorable time of the year. With that, W Kuala Lumpur (W KL) is set to welcome and offer a delightful array of joyous offerings this festive season just for you. W KL also provides an ultimate social space that helps spark your Christmas this year with you and your family.
Here are some of W KL’s festive offerings that would make your Christmas merrier.
FLOCK
Flock is a fine-dining restaurant that showcases an open kitchen where expert chefs cook and serve dishes that focus on sustainable eats. This December Flock is about to bring you an exciting gastronomic food buffet as you make your way through their Christmas special packages.
COURSES OF CHRISTMAS

This package is set to treat you with four courses of meals specially curated dining for this festive season. This fine dining buffet features tempting dishes that include- unique confit duck legs with herb roast kohlrabi, Brussel sprout, pomegranate gastrique sauce, or pan-roasted salmon with scallops, fennel, edamame, white wine sauce, paired with sweet mouthwatering desserts; caramelized salted crumble, Mont blanc chestnut parfait, 64% ganache, cacao sable with a vegan choice of dessert, cranberry compote.
Diners can look forward to this fine dining experience available starting on the 1st to 23rd of December from 6.30pm to 10pm.
MYR188 net per person for a four (4) course set menu
MYR316 net per person for a four (4) course set menu inclusive of wine pairing
FRIDAY FETE

Celebrate your TGIF with “Friday Fete” as you’re done with the exhausting weekdays. This all-you-can-eat buffet dinner is the perfect set for you and your best mate to choose from this festive month. This happy feast is available only on Fridays from 6.30pm to 9.30pm.
MYR288 net per person for buffet and endless selected non-alcoholic beverages
MYR456 net per person for buffet and endless selected alcoholic beverages
THE SUNDAY AFFAIR
W KL’s weekend tradition as it’s always the talk of the town is their Sunday brunch. It’s always the brunch that makes the weekend feel truly arrived. Come hungry to the Flock- and be prepared for some compiling list of good food for that empty tummy. This brunch is available on Sundays from 12pm to 3pm.
MYR288 net per person for buffet and endless selected non-alcoholic beverages
MYR456 net per person for buffet and endless selected alcoholic beverages
HOLLY JOLLY DINNER
Have an elegant and enticing buffet dinner with Flock as they’ll dive you into a magical Christmas eve. Flock would love to make your eve a special and memorable one. There’s a lot on the plate as they have amazing chilled food on display, cold appetizer on display, charcuterie, sushi and sashimi station, pan Asian delicacies, Christmas hot desserts, candy bar, and more. Available only on 24 December (Christmas eve) this buffet is from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
MYR438 net per person for Buffet Dinner inclusive of Free Flow on selected non-alcoholic Beverages
MYR598 net per person for Buffet Dinner inclusive of Free Flow on selected alcoholic beverages
THE JINGLE FEAST
Sparkle your Christmas day with great lunch at Flock. Variety of cuisines enhanced with a wide selection for you to choose from. Lined up are special delights from appetizing spreads presented by our chefs, extravagant seafood BBQ, Christmas roast turkey, whole lamb, yakitori grill, and sugary delicacies. Also, this buffet is exclusively available on Christmas from 12.30pm to 3pm.
MYR488 net per person for Buffet Brunch inclusive of Free Flow on selected non-alcoholic beverages
MYR678 net per person for Buffet Brunch inclusive of Free Flow on selected alcoholic beverages
CHRISTMAS FETE
Christmas dinner is notable for being substantial and rich. Flock will take care of that for you by preparing delightful fine Christmas dining. All you have to do is bring the Christmas spirit along and get ready to sleigh your tastebuds. This package is available on 25 December from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.
MYR288 net per person for Buffet Dinner inclusive of Free Flow on selected non-alcoholic Beverages
MYR456 net per person for Buffet Dinner inclusive of Free Flow on selected alcoholic beverages
BOXING DAY BRUNCH
It does not end there- Flock has a special buffet for you to indulge in a hefty brunch just right after Christmas. And there are never leftovers when you’re dining in here- it’s that good.  Available only on 26 December from 12:30pm to 3:30pm
MYR288 net per person for Buffet Brunch inclusive of Free Flow on selected non-alcoholic Beverages
MYR456 net per person for Buffet Brunch inclusive of Free Flow on selected alcoholic beverages
YEN
YEN offers an imperial ambiance with a contemporary take on traditional Cantonese recipes and a wide selection of fresh seafood. If you’re looking for a Chinese classic buffet this festive season busk in YEN as they offer an imperial ambiance elevated by an avant-garde dining concept.
DECEMBER TO REMEMBER DIMSUM BRUNCH
Make this Christmas season a season to remember by indulging in our plethora of mouthwatering lineup of dim sum delights. Available from 1 st December to 31 st December only on Weekends and Public Holidays. Also, there are two slots which are seating 1 from 11am to 12.30pm while seating 2 is available from 1 pm to 2.30pm.

MYR168 nett per adult

MYR84 net per child

YULETIDE JOY
Make the yuletide gay while you indulge in a luscious six-course meal inclusive of wine pairing
whipped up by our very cool Executive Chef Tan Kim Weng. Available from 20 until 25 December from 12pm to 10pm which includes both Lunch and Dinner with a minimum of 2 pax.

MYR228 nett per person

MYR378 net per person inclusive of wine pairing

NEW ADVENTURE
Spark that Christmas spirit as you treat yourself to YEN’s six-course meal curated by Executive Chef Tan Kim Weng. This is available from 20 to 25 Dec -12 pm until 10pm with a minimum of 2 pax.

MYR338 net per person

MYR488 net per person inclusive of wine pairing

WOOBAR
Woobar provides a social space perfect to fuel up and set to boost your festive mood.
FESTIVI-TEA

Experience sugar, spice, and everything nice this festive season here. Hope in for high tea as WOOBAR  delights you with its amazing savories, which include smoked salmon, duck confit quiche, and foie gras beignets. Sweets-orange lemon ginger cake, pistachio nut mousse, blackberries gelee tartlet with an array of scones and Christmas pudding, mini panettone, herbed chicken, and smoked turkey. Available from 15th November 2022 to 1st January 2023 from 3pm to 5pm.

MYR158 net per person inclusive of one (1) welcome drink

Pre-order starts from 14th November 2022 and pick up will be available from 5th December 2022 onwards via W2GO – Oddle @ http://w2gosignatures.oddle.me/

MYR198 nett per person

* Excluding delivery fee
*Pre-order one (1) day in advance
*Delivery from 2pm – 5pm
LIVING ROOM LIVE CHRISTMAS EVE EDITION feat STANKONNEXIONS
 Savor a libation from Woobar’s extensive cocktail list or enjoy bottle service. Once the lights go down after 9 PM, the Living Room transforms into a stylish lounge where fashionable elite mingle with the Avant-garde jet set, while listening to the hottest beats.  Join along for a night of festivity as you usher the yuletide joy this Christmas Eve, sit back and take it easy as you relish good music. Only on 24th December from 9 pm till late. Alcoholic packages available
W KUALA LUMPUR FESTIVE YULE LOG CAKE

Offering a beautiful and tasty “bûche de Noël” as we say in French, no Christmas is complete with a traditional Christmas cake, often served as a dessert near Christmas. Here at W Kuala Lumpur, they are doing things differently. Featuring concocted four types of Yule Log, which represent evergreen Christmas songs, waiting for you to enjoy this festive season.

MYR188 net per log

MYR168 net per set for the mini logs

Pick four of your favorite yule log cake flavors below:

A Holly Jolly Christmas (58% Dark Chocolate Mousse)
Santa Baby (Lemon Yogurt Chill Cheese)
Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree (Pistachio Nut Mousse)
Jingle Bell Rock (Orange Lemon Ginger Travel)

Pre-order starts from 14th November 2022 and pick up will be available from 5th December 2022 onwards via W2GO – Oddle @ https://hampers.oddle.me
* Excluding delivery fee
*Pre-order one (1) day in advance
*Delivery from 2pm – 5pm
W KUALA LUMPUR FESTIVE HAMPERS
Not forgetting gifting this festive season. Uplift the festive frenzy with a dash of razzle and dazzle as W Kuala Lumpur presents its festive hampers packaged in chic fashionable bags in Midnight Blue and Crimson Red, which include a range of Christmas goodies that will make a delightful gift during any one of the festive celebrations.
Pick three of the festive hampers below

Moët & Chandon Always Cheerful – MYR448
Vintage Glamour inclusive of half bottle red or white Penfolds Koonunga Hill Wine – MYR408
Sweet As Can Be – MYR328

Pre-order starts from 14th November 2022 and pick up will be available from 5th December 2022 onwards via W2GO – Oddle @ http://hampers.oddle.me/
*Excluding delivery fee
*Pre-order one (1) day in advance
 *Delivery from 2pm – 5pm
For inquiries or to purchase, do email W Kuala Lumpur at bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com or contact +6012 – 357 4788.

Treat yourself and your loved ones to feasting and gifting this Christmas with W Kuala Lumpur.

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Vidya Balan To Star Opposite Ajith

Ajith’s upcoming film will feature him opposite Bollywood starlet Vidya Balan. The film is going to be the Tamil remake of the Hindi social thriller, Pink.
Vidya will play Ajith’s wife in the film. This is the first time the two are working together, and it will be Vidya’s first Tamil film.

Taapsee Pannu’s role in Pink will be reprised by Vikram Vedha actress Shradda Srinath. She shares in an interview, “I received a call from the team and I met them to learn about the project. There were two rounds of auditions and only after that did they sign me on. The whole process took a little over a month. I’ll soon start shooting with the team.” The two friends of her character will be played by Abhirami Venkatachalam and Andrea Tariang, who played the same role in Pink.
Produced by the late Sridevi’s husband, Boney Kapoor, this unnamed film will also feature  Adhik Ravichandran, Arjun Chidambaram, Aswin Rao and Sujith Shankar.
The film is slated to release on May 1, and will feature music by Yuvan Shankar Raja.
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Uravugal Thodarkathai; Yashwiin’s Brand New Short Film Is Worth The Watch!

Young filmmakers and newcomers need a chance to shine, while the best among them deserve worldwide acclaim. Good films are created via a combination of passion, ambition, and expertise, and are honed through practice.
Young Malaysians are slowly picking up the camera and venturing into the film industry. Yashwiin Nair is among them, after his new short film aptly titled Uravugal Thodarkathai received positive feedback from netizens nationwide.

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Helmed and written by the man himself, the short film is filled with neat visuals, Uravugal Thodarkathai revolves around four people who are drawn together through love. The story follows the lives of people who are thrown into a mature conversation about their issues, and what happens next is the plot’s centre focus.
There’s some wonderful steampunkery happening here, and newcomers such as Dhina, Priya, Sivarajan, Narmatha have showcased their simplicity throughout the short film. A couple of dialogues hit home hard, and the quirky background music from Kalyaanam To Kaathal by Shameshan adds to the flavour.
Released under 360 Visual Film YouTube channel, the entire team are elated on the film’s encouraging reviews ,they have reaped what they sowed.
Watch the full short film below:

We can’t wait to watch your upcoming projects, which will turn your lens on. Kudos to the entire crew for their efforts in making this short film a one not to be missed.
Cinematography  – Dunes Raaj
Editing &  Colours – Dunes Raaj
Subtitles –  Mahdev Chandran
Publicity Designer – Dunes Raaj
Dubbing Artiste –  Pomathi Priya , Yashwiin Nair, Narmatha & Ajeeth
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The Four Malaysian Indians Who Made Forbes Malaysia’s 50 Richest 2020

Recently, Forbes published their highly anticipated Malaysia’s 50 Richest List. Four Malaysian Indian men have made it to this list.
1. Tan Sri Tatparanandam Ananda Krishnan

The 81-year-old former oil trader remains one of Malaysia’s wealthiest businessmen through his private vehicle Usaha Tegas Sdn Bhd, which owns many major companies in the country as well as globally. His holdings include stakes in telecom outfit Maxis, media firm Astro Malaysia Holdings and oilfield services-provider Bumi Armada. This year, Forbes put his wealth at $5.9B billion, making him the third-richest man in Malaysia, eclipsed only by Robert Kuok and Quek Leng Chan
2.  Tan Sri Datuk G. Gnanalingam

The 75 -year-old prominent Malaysian businessman is the current executive chairman of Westports Malaysian Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading port operators. He ranks at number 15 on the Forbes list, his net worth hitting $1 billion. Tan Sri G also known as the country’s first homegrown marketing guru for steering his company to become Asia’s leading cargo and freight player.
3. Tan Sri Dr Sir Ninian Mogan Lourdenadin

Ranked at number 19 is Tan Sri Dr Sir Ninian Mogan Lourdenadin. Known to be a man who prefers a low profile, Tan Sri Ninian is the principal shareholder and CEO of MBF Holdings, a Malaysian services conglomerate operating in Malaysia, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.
The bulk of his wealth comes from land holdings across the U.S., Papua New Guinea, Fiji and Malaysia. This avid antique collector is actually a trained and certified doctor.
4.  Tan Sri Dr Anthony Francis Fernandes

Tony Fernandes is a household name, being the founder of Tune Air Sdn Bhd, the company that introduced the first budget no-frills airline, AirAsia to Malaysians. The 56 -year-old entrepreneur’s net worth at $335 million, ranking him at number 41 on the Forbes list of Malaysia’s Richest. Fernandes managed to turn AirAsia, a failing government-linked commercial airline, into a highly successful budget airline public-listed company. He has since founded the Tune Group of companies. He is also the majority shareholder of Queens Park Rangers Football Club.
Related:  In conjunction with the King's Birthday, 32 Malaysian Indians Have Been Conferred With Awards by the AgongCheck out the complete list of Forbes Malaysia’s 50 Richest here.
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GV Prakash Is Rumoured To Star Alongside Nayanthara

Regardless of what you think of Bala’s Naachiyar (we found it disappointing), it can’t be denied that GV Prakash delivered an excellent, earnest performance. It looks like his efforts are paying off and projects are starting to line up. It is rumoured that GV Prakash will be soon acting in director AL Vijay’s next yet-untitled project.

This will not be the first time the acclaimed director has worked together with GV Prakash. Previously, the pair collaborated in films like Thalaivaa, Deiva Thirumagal, and Thaandavam. AL Vijay is one of the most revered directors working in South Indian cinema today. His films Madrasapattinam and Deiva Thirumagal managed to receive nominations for a plethora of awards including the ‘Filmfare Award for Best Director (Tamil)’.
According to Times of India, rumour also suggests that Nayanthara, whom many are now referring to Lady Superstar, is set to play the leading lady alongside GV Prakash.
However, there hasn’t been any official confirmation from her nor the director.
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Baby Arts By Rusthia; An Aspiring Couple Creates Magic Through Maternity Photography

Maternity photoshoots seem to be the only way for a mother to remember her journey while carrying her little one in her tummy. Some may have seen a couple of maternity photos shared by Dr. Ravinpreet Aujla, the founder of Skin Master Medispa.

In those portraits, she appeared to be an angel from heaven. The stunning mother gave birth to a baby boy on 16th May and shared the happy news via her Instagram handle. Dr. Ravinpreet, congratulations!
Her stunning maternity photoshoot, on the other hand, continues to astound us, and the entire creative brain was pulled off by Baby Arts By Rusthia. Do you wish to learn more about it?
About Baby Arts By Rusthia
Sathia Ramasamy, who is also a mother of two boys, founded Baby Arts By Rusthia, a maternity photography page. She works as a software engineer and has a strong interest in photography. Rusty, her beloved husband, was her source of strength and inspiration.

She told Varnam that this maternity photography page was recently created during the MCO phase. Many talents have undoubtedly been awakened during the MCO period, and she is one of them.
“ My husband, Rusty and I, love to dress up our kids and take various of different concept shots.”
Sathia’s interest began when she assisted her friends obtain a similar concept photoshoot for their children, and she soon received a request from a mutual acquaintance. The couple decided to turn their passion into a business because they recognised its potential.
“ During my pregnancy, we did 5 different concept maternity shoots such as western, indian traditional, milk bath, modern and underwater and it turned out well so we thought why not?
Dr. Ravinpreet’s ‘Angel’ concept shoot
The angel wing maternity shoot is a really unique idea. Baby Arts By Rusthia is the first in Malaysia to achieve this concept.

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Sathia told Varnam that the idea came to her while watching a Victoria Secret model show, and she thought the angel wings would be perfect for the angels in disguise, the pregnant moms.
“ We imported these angel wings from overseas for the maternity shoot and the first one to shoulder them is none other than Skin Master Medispa Founder/Director, Dr. Ravinpreet Aujla.

“She looked absolutely angelic while wearing these pair of wings with the magical touch of ArdanaHaran’s makeup.”
View from the gorgeous new mother
Dr. Ravin said;
“When Rusty & Sathia came over to Skin Master KL, they explained to me about the “angel wings” concept and I was amazed at their level of creativity.”
She was actually 35 weeks pregnant when Sathia and Rusty approached her. Hence, the couple had to pull off the entire creative concept in a short amount of time.
This maternity photo shoot took place in Dr. Ravin‘s home over the course of two weeks.
“ I was 37 weeks pregnant at that time and the way they handled the choreography, styling right from the set up to the end had my husband (Dr. Wishnu) saying “We will look into a newborn shoot after this.”
The parents of two boys were working around the clock for the shoot, but they were still having a laugh and enjoying the shoot. That explains both of their exuberance for photography.
“Even though Rusty & Sathia were on the clock and rushing to fit a timeline, it was a pleasure to have both of them enjoy this shoot as much as I did,

“After observing the pictures that they delivered to me, each one took me back to the moment that I realised I’m going to miss this pregnancy as my due date was closer.. the pictures were so good.. Thankful to them for capturing the strong emotions of the day.”
As I previously stated, we don’t know when our interest in things will begin to grow. It did for Sathia during the pandemic, and her work and creativity continue to astound us.
Check out the ‘Baby Arts By Rusthia‘ page to see more of Dr Ravinpreet‘s maternity photos. They also photograph newborns, children, and families.
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EXCLUSIVE: Kisona Selvaduray Talks About the Love of Her Life, Badminton

National shuttler Kisona Selvaduray became a household name last year when she won the gold medal at the ladies singles’ event in the 2019 SEA Games, making Malaysia beam with pride.

The Negri Sembilan lass who hails from a family of athletes opens up to the Varnam team about the sport, her injuries and how she bounced back into the game. She speaks fondly of her pillars of strength, her policeman father, A. Selvaduray, mother S. Valarmathi and her siblings, Thinagaran, Mahendran and Kanmani.
Varnam (V): How’s the movement control order (MCO) been for you?
Kisona (K): So far so good, I come from a strict family, so this quarantine is a norm for me! (laughs) We have been training online every day, via Zoom. Our coach guides us, focusing on strength and conditioning, as well as endurance training.
V: Has badminton been a constant in your life, since childhood?
K: Badminton always been in my life. I used to love basketball, while my siblings all adored badminton. Being the youngest, I was the last to pick the sport up.
I remember telling my father that I didn’t like badminton when I was very young. He said, “Don’t see the sport for what it is now. Think of how much you can achieve in the next 10 or 15 years, what the sport can do for you,”

So I began from the basics and picked it up quickly. I started winning small tournaments. I enjoyed that! (laughs) I realised that I had this talent inside me, that kind of pushed me to play even more. I suppose when you start winning, that is kind of infectious, and you feel like doing more to get that high.
Now that I look back at what my dad said, I realise that truer words haven’t been spoken. I see a future in badminton now, thanks to him.
V: Your parents encouraged to choose badminton as a career path, while most parents from our community would rather their children focus on studies. What are your thoughts on this?
K: Both studies and sports are important. What is more important is for the child to be able to balance both. For me, personally, I refused to allow badminton to affect my studies. When I was schooling in Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS), I would go for tuition after training daily.
Both studies and sports are important. What is more important is for the child to be able to balance both.
I’m not saying that I’m excellent in studies or anything, but I never neglected it. Of course, some athletes have excelled in both areas, like Datuk Nicol David. But that’s not my level lah! (Laughs)
Youngsters who are very keen on sports need to talk to their parents and reason out their choices.

V: Back in 2014, you had a very serious injury. What was that period like, and how did you bounce back?
K: Yes, it was at the BWF World Junior Championships that year, held in Alor Setar. I was playing against China when I twisted my knee. It was so bad, I had to be taken to the hospital immediately. The pain was excruciating. My parents came all the way and they brought me back to Seremban.
I had torn my ACL in that injury. When I went to Institut Sukan Negara (ISN) later on for a consultation, I was told that I needed to undergo a surgery. The thought of a surgery terrified me. I didn’t want to go through with it. But the doctors said that if I didn’t undergo the surgery, I will not be able to play badminton professionally. If I wanted to continue in the sport, I needed to face my biggest fear.
If I wanted to continue in the sport, I needed to face my biggest fear.
V: What did you do then?
K: Thanks to my fear, I felt like it was easier to quit badminton than to undergo the surgery. I spoke to my parents about it. My mum was the one who motivated me. She said, “You can be back on the courts if you undergo this surgery,”
Picturing that, I agreed to do it. You know how they say you only have your family by your side at the end of the day? That’s how it was for me. My parents and my siblings supported me throughout that crucial time.

V: How did you bounce back from that?
K: After recovering from the surgery, I had to return to BJSS, as I was sitting for my Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exams the same year. In addition to that, I had to go to ISN for rehabilitation too.
Related:  M.Thinaah and Pearly Tan Qualify Into The Quarterfinals After Setting The Longest Rally At The Malaysia Masters 2023This was really challenging. I was using crutches and it took me a while to get into the groove. I slowly recovered and began to play, but I was nowhere near the old Kisona.
I had a phobia of another injury every time I played. Rationally, I knew that I needed to forget the phobia, but that is so much easier said than done. Only I knew the pain.
I remember my first tournament back, I lost in the second round. My mum had come all the way to watch me play. I remember looking at her and feeling so upset, like I had let her down. I went home and cried my eyes out. She comforted me, of course.
V: Apart from your family, who else motivated you to keep training?
K: My coaches really motivated me, I eventually got over my trauma and was able to train like before. I owe a lot to my coaches, Datuk Tey Seu Bock and Loh Wei Seng. They really helped me throughout the ordeal.

V: Was there some negativity when you came back to play?
K: Yes. It was stressful at times. People would ask me, when are you going to perform? When I began playing after recovering, people used to say, Kisona isn’t the same as before, she can’t play well now, things like that.
I chose not to care and just ignored the negativity. Whatever you do, people will talk. Only I know the hurdles I am facing and my determination to overcome them. So I just ignore what the randoms say.
I’m a let-it-go-with-the-flow kind of person. I don’t sit there and dwell on what people have said. That helps.
V: Lets talk about that SEA Games match that you clinched the gold medal in. You were a replacement at first. Did this drive you to give your all?
K: I had a spot in the team event, but I was a replacement for another player in the individual event. I knew that my opponent is very strong, as I’ve played her before.
I just told myself, at last, you have this opportunity to give it your all. What are you waiting for? From the start to finish, I gave that match my all, and it worked out in the best way possible.

V: Do you do that with every match, focus on your game instead of the medal?
K: You know, its funny. Before my injury, my target was to play in the SEA Games. In 2017, I was not fully recovered so I could not play. I figured that my time just hasn’t come.
When I finally got to the SEA Games last year, I just did my best. With the motivation of my family and the guidance of my coaches, it bore fruit. I go into all my tournaments with the same mindset. Not to win a medal or anything, just to give it my 100%.
It makes a difference that I love what I do, so it doesn’t feel like work at all. (laughs)
V: Is this what you would advise the youth of today to do as well?
K: Completely. Whatever you’re doing, do it wholeheartedly. Focus on it. If you are doing something halfheartedly, it means that you either don’t love it or you’re not going to excel.
If you are doing something halfheartedly, it means that you either don’t love it or you’re not going to excel.
If you want success in sports, give it your all. Choose wisely and then prioritise. Pick what resonates with your heart.
Parents send their children for all sorts of sports and classes. This is fine for exposure, but it also means that the child will not be able to grasp that one sport completely. My advice is, pick the sport your child loves and focus on that.
Also, understand that it isn’t going to be easy. I was not born a badminton player, it took years of training to make this my career. That’s where the focus comes in.

V: Brilliant! What is your dream, Kisona?
K: I want to win a medal, any medal in the Olympics. I want to see Malaysia’s flag be raised as I stand on the podium. Any tournament I partake in, all I want is to see the Jalur Gemilang fly high.
Kisona is now in the running to be Malaysia’s hope in the 2024 Paris Olympics. We cannot wait for her get on that podium.
Keep up with Kisona on Instagram here.
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Pavithra’s Husband Issued With A ‘Good Behaviour’ Bond Order By Ipoh Sessions Court

Sugu, the husband of the famous cooking sensation YouTuber, Pavithra was spared a prison sentence today after the Sessions Court in Ipoh issued a three-year good behaviour bond order for the possession of a dangerous weapon.
 Sugu thanked the court for the lighter sentence.
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Judge Norashima Khalid handed down the sentence to the convicted, M Sugu, who is also a farm worker with a collateral of RM8,000 with one surety in accordance with Section 294 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
He also ordered the accused to pay RM3,000 for the prosecution costs.
Earlier, Sugu had changed his confession from innocent to guilty. He was accused of carrying a dangerous weapon, a 66cm sickle, with the words ‘Tiger’ written on it at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital Palliative Ward car park between 4 and 6 pm on 21st July 2020.
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On 24th July, Sugu pleaded not guilty to the charge and his party submitted an application for representation to the prosecution before being dismissed by the Ipoh Sessions Court last October.
On 17th September 2020, the Ipoh Sessions Court cleared Sugu without any charge of injuring Pavithra, 28, at the time of the incident, after his wife had taken the oath of voluntarily withdrawing the charge without any pressure and intimidation from any party.
Now, the accused is convicted under Section 6(1) of the Corrosive and Explosive and Dangerous Weapons Act 1958, which provides for a jail sentence of not less than five years and a term not exceeding 10 years.
Previously, lawyers Mohamad Hafiz Jalaludin and Syahrul Nizam Mohd Rabi, who represented the accused, asked the court to impose a bond of good behaviour, keeping in mind that the accused had never been involved in criminal or gangster cases before, and vowed not to repeat the offence.
Mohamad Hafiz said that the entire case was due to misunderstanding and that his client, Sugu had an obligation to provide and care for his two young children.
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“The initial confession (to plead guilty) today has saved time and cost, whilst taking account the recognition given for its success until receiving the’ Ipoh City Icon award’,” he said.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Liyana Zawani Mohd Radzi, who is in charge of the case, suggested that the court should cover the expenses of the prosecution after a thorough investigation by the authorities.
Source: My Metro
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Determined For A “Corruption-Free” Governance; Superstar Rajinikanth To Launch Political Party In January 2021!

The wait is finally over!
Superstar Rajinikanth’s entry into politics became the current controversial news among all his fans. A long line of big-name stars, vowing to introduce “corruption-free” administration to their home state government has been the talk in Indian politics. However, the actor’s political party will be launched on January 21st and the formal announcement will be made on 31st December 2020.

ஜனவரியில் கட்சித் துவக்கம்,டிசம்பர் 31ல் தேதி அறிவிப்பு. #மாத்துவோம்_எல்லாத்தையும்_மாத்துவோம்#இப்போ_இல்லேன்னா_எப்பவும்_இல்ல 🤘🏻 pic.twitter.com/9tqdnIJEml
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) December 3, 2020

After Rajinikanth announced his decision, he propounded that there will be a massive change in everything. “Everything is fate, This election is to change the fate of Tamil Nadu. If I win that will be a victory for the people, and if I fail, it belongs to them too…I will change everything, everything!,” he said passionately.
Speculations about Rajinikanth entering politics started in 1996 when he had a strained relationship with the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa. He would later claim that it was his statement that defeated her in the polls in the same year.
The legendary actor who will turn 71 on 12th December reportedly said that he is expected to begin his political journey after completing the shooting for his latest film ‘Annathe’.
The former bus conductor launched his own Rajini Makkal Mandram (RMM) on 1st January 2018, ever since the inception of a political launchpad for the Kollywood movie hero.

Rajinikanth said that he vows to bring a “corruption-free” government for Tamil Nadu at the same time stated that the people of Tamil Nadu want an honest, corruption-free, caste-less, secular and spiritual politics in the nation’s most southern state.
Related:  Kamal Hassan Excited To Work In Nag Ashwin's Project KThe Indian Express in a report said that Rajinikanth had fuelled speculation about his party leanings by introducing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state unit’s intellectual wing RA Arjunamurthy to hold the post of chief coordinator of his fans’ association. The BJP man was recently relieved of his post in the ruling party.
Rajinikanth’s foray into politics only goes to show that he is the true ‘Thalaiva’ indeed. Indian movie stars are no strangers to politics, chief among them was the late Jayalalithaa herself, apart from Tamil star, Kamal Haasan, who had also launched his political career by forming his own party in 2018.  The actor however failed to win a seat in a national election last year.
On the other hand, wife of Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan has served as a four term Rajya Sabha upper house member, while comedy actor Govinda served as a parliamentarian from 2004 to 20029 and veteran actress Rekha was a member of the Rajya Sabha parliament.
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BREAKING: Thala Ajith Releases Statement On Politics & Fanaticism

For decades, movie stars have used their star power and influence to their own benefits in the world of politics. With big names such as Superstar Rajinikanth enticing fans to build a cadre of party workers under the Rajini Makkal Mandram and Ulaganayagan Kamal Haasan’s aspirations of starting a new political party to take down the current ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), it is only a matter of time before other actors go down the same route.
Thala Ajith, however, does not seem to have an ounce of political aspiration within himself. In a breaking statement released in Tamil today, Ajith has clearly stated that he has no interest in politics and he would like to remain confidential about his party of choice.
This statement was sparked by a recent incident that showed a group of people joining the current ruling BJP party under the pretence of being Thala Ajith’s fans. Tamil Nadu BJP President, Dr. Tamilisai Soundarajan, took advantage of this situation to state that she is confident that Ajith and his hardcore fans will show full support to her political party, BJP in Tamil Nadu.
Dr Tamilisai, Tamil Nadu BJP President
In response to the statement that was a deceptive misuse of his huge following across Tamil Nadu, the Viswasam actor, Ajith, released the following statement:

Press release from the desk of #AjithKumar pic.twitter.com/r24HjnDdat
— Done Channel (@DoneChannel1) January 21, 2019

Besides the stern remark on politics, Ajith also condemned any act of trolling his rival heroes on social media and using his photos to promote any political parties.
The statement was signed by Ajith and released to press bodies throughout Tamil Nadu. He ended his statement by saying that students should concentrate on studies, employees they should do their jobs well, to always be peaceful and treat others with respect.
Related:  Ajith Kumar Launches New Motorcycle Touring Company : Embrace The Twists, Turns, And Open Roads AheadHe concluded by quoting, ‘Live and let live’.
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Harshini Sukumaran & Other Malaysian Indian Talents Work On Yuna’s Next Music Video

Do you have a pen ready? We need you take note on how Yuna is featuring elements of the Indian culture in her art without cultural appropriation.
Malaysian-made international pop singer, Yuna, is dropping some new music in a few days. The singer who is now based in Los Angeles, CA posted a teaser on Instagram about her upcoming music and her experience working with dancer and fashion designer, Harshini Sukumaran. Yuna made sure that she was respectful and mindful of featuring another culture in her work of art. Instead of making a mockery or using it as decorative, Yuna worked with the Temple of Fine Arts to learn dance moves and consulted in many local Indian talents and businesses to ensure that she pays homage to the people and the culture.
Yuna first posted a teaser of Harshini and other dancers with a title ‘Not The Love Of My Life’.
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She then went on to share her experience working with Harshini and other members of the Temple of Fine Arts. She wrote, “With love, from Brickfields & Klang Malaysia, to the world. Let me be the first to introduce these amazing human beings who I had the privilege working with on this next visual I directed, but only made possible with the consultation, support, and love from these wonderful Malaysian Indian talents and local businesses.”
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In an act of respect and appreciation, Yuna will be generously displaying elements of the Indian culture in her music video that will be released on 22 August 2019.
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Here’s Your Chance To Win A Dinner Date With SPB

We know.. this is too good to be true, but IT IS TRUE!!
The almost sold-out SPB Live In Concert by Raaghav Productions have announced a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam in person. Two lucky winners will be selected based on their comments that answers “Why I Love SPB So Much”.
Here’s how you can win this date:
Step 1: Like ‘Raaghav Production’ Facebook page
Step 2: Share this poster on Facebook
Step 3: In less 30 words, comment on “Why I Love SPB So Much”

The contest happens till 26 June 2019 (8PM) and winners will be announced on 27 June!
SPB Live In Concert featuring exclusive Ilayaraja hits happens on 31 August 2019 at 7PM at Plenary Hall, KLCC.
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Aishwarya Rajesh Shuts Down Marriage Rumour With Humour!

Watch and learn people!
Well-established actress Aishwarya Rajesh is popular for her amazing performances in movies like Kaaka Muttai, Dharma Durai, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Vada Chennai and Kanaa to name a few. She was last seen in Kanna as Kausalya Murugesan, co-starring Sathyaraj, Darshan and Sivakarthikeyan.
Such a beauty!
Recently, rumours were doing rounds in the social media that the actress has fallen in love and was all set to tie the knot this year.
Aishwarya took it to her social media to shut this rumour down!

Hey guys I have been hearing rumours on my love story… pls let me also know who tat guy is .. very much eager to know🤪🤪🤪 pls stop spreading such fake news … if something happens I would be first person to inform u all .. very much single an happie have a great weekend
— aishwarya rajesh (@aishu_dil) May 10, 2019

She wrote, “Hey guys I have been hearing rumours on my love story… pls let me also know who tat guy is .. very much eager to know pls stop spreading such fake news … if something happens I would be first person to inform u all .. very much single and happie have a great weekend”
The actress has a good number of biggies lined up in her kitty. She will be next seen in Sivakarthikeyan’s upcoming film ‘SK16’ which is directed by Pandiraj, Mani Ratnam’s ‘Vaanam Kottattum’ and an untitled film co-starring Vijay Sethupathi and produced by KJR Films are to name a few.
I really like how she responded to the rumour with some humour.
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A Muslim Group Visits Church And Temples To Show Solidarity

A Muslim group visited a church, a Hindu temple and a Buddhist temple, earlier today at Petaling Jaya.
The Global Unity Network NGO wanted to prove a point following the Easter Sunday suicide bombings in churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, which killed about 250 people and counting.

Shah Kirit Kakulal Govindji, the president of of the NGO, said a team of 22 members visited the Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple in Kg Kasipillay and then went to St Joseph’s Church in Sentul before wrapping up at the Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple there.
Shah said in Christchurch, when Muslims were killed, non-Muslims showed their solidarity.
“Even if only one non-Muslim is killed, we must show concern. We must be fair to everyone,” Shah Kirit said.
The team held a dialogue session with parish priest Rev George Packiasamy at St Joseph’s Church.
Shah Kirit said that this his fourth visit to the church.
The NGO had been involved in interfaith work for close to 20 years as a way to expose Muslims to other religions.
He believes that Malaysia is a multi-racial and multi-religious country. He says that it is vital understand one another well.
Shah Kirit said many problems in the world today stemmed from prejudice, presumptions and misconceptions about other religions and races.
“The best way to remove all these is to learn from one another.
“That is why we train Muslims to learn about other religions,” he added.
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Manasu Ippa Parakutu Osaratale; A Mesmerising Collaboration From 5 Countries!

More than ever, it seems that 2020 was the year of unexpected collaboration. Helmed by Vathani Kunasegarran, Manasu Ippa Parakutu Osaratale (MIPO) is a moving piece that will warm your heart and soul as you sit down, unwind and listen to this beautiful song.
Sung and composed by national award winner Shameel J, the powerful voice of the composer himself has carried this piece very well. Not to forget, Italian lyricist Thanu Thanush has added more beauty to the song through his powerful lyrics.
The music video features an array of talented artists such as CJ Germany, Moonnilaa, Stephenzec, Karnan, and Surrya Prakash.

Produced by Reacch Productions Sdn Bhd, the music video was released under their official YouTube Channel.
 Watch the full music video here:

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Sargar Pudicha: A Song That Depicts A Strong Message About Custodial Deaths

“Thappu panreveneke pathavi, panam, jathi’ne nerraya iruke sir. Bathika pathe vangulukhe namme thane irukom. Nammelum yenthe extreme’kum polam sir.”
This music video starts off with Jai Bhim’s powerful lines, from that we can already sense the message that this song is about to express.
Recently, a Legal Trio with the collaboration of a Malaysian music label PU4LYF created an awareness project called “Sargar Pudicha”. This awareness project is inspired by the tragic occurrences in Malaysia, where Malaysians have been victims of custodial deaths which seems to have no end.

The almost four-minute track focuses on wrongful arrests, in which Malaysians are frequently arrested mainly on preconceptions and suspicion, then mistreated and abused while under police surveillance. Furthermore, it also highlights your rights when you’re detained.
This song educates Malaysians about their legal rights in the case of an arrest, as many Malaysians are still totally unaware of their basic rights. With this song, many individuals can be exposed to the procedure of police arrest and their rights under the Criminal Procedure Code, specifically S.117.
Mr Teeruvarasu, a practising lawyer, pitched the concept and idea for this music video, which was then composed and sung by Mr Vel Manoharan, a Barrister-at-law, and rapped by Mr Sanjiyven Alfred, a law graduate.

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“We believe that this project, which is the brainchild of our young attorneys, will tremendously benefit our society,”
This music video also features snippets of some Criminal Defence Lawyers in Malaysia who have assisted the public pro-bono in cases of custodial death, this includes Ram Karpal Singh, Sivaraj Retinasekharan and N.Surendran.
Special kudos to the whole team for creating such an intensely powerful message!
Concept and Idea: Teeru Varasu
Produced: Nyeera K Kathiravan | Oilin Malaysia | Mediway
Music Production: Vel Manoharan
English Rap & Lyrics: Sanjiyven Alfred
Tamil Vocals: Vel Manoharan
Tamil Lyrics: Pughal Ara
Mixing & Mastering: Jey Raggaveindra
Lyrical Video: Hasunesh
Additional Designs: Harpreet Singh
This educational song was released on PU4LYF official Youtube channel. Check out the video here below;

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We hope Malaysians will share this awareness project so together we can build a better nation!
The next hashtag that we do must be trending for the right reasons, not a life-ending
 –Sargar Pudicha-
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Dhanush And Anirudh’s Powerpack Comeback For ‘D44’

Yesterday, 16th October marked Anirudh Ravichander’s birthday and on his special day, he blasted his audience with a great surprise ‘DnA’ which is his collaboration with the “Why this kolaveri di?” icon, Dhanush.
Both these superstars have already created many huge successes during their collaboration in the movie, “3” or “Moonu”, as Anirudh’s debut. Shortly after that, both have worked in several movies together which are Ethir Neechal, Vellaiyilla Pattathari, Maari, Thanga Magan and Naanum Rowdy Dhaan.
After 5 years, this combo has decided to give a powerful come back for Dhanush’s 44th movie, directed by Mithran Jawahar and it will be the director’s fourth film with the actor after “Yaaradi Nee Mohini”, “Kutty”, and “Uthama Puthiran”
During, Dhanush’s “VIP 2” or “Vellaiyilla Pattathari 2”, the audience were expecting for this combo but were disappointed when they did not collaborate. Rumours were also doing its rounds that there was a personal dispute between them and that was the reason behind them not collaborating for all these years.
However, this come back has broken all those words on the street!

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‘Dhanush 44’ or ‘D44’ with its collaboration of ‘Dhanush n Anirudh’ or ‘DnA’ has made the fans go crazy and has received so much love in a day.

How It started How It's Going #DnACombo #D44 #HappyBirthdayRockstarAnirudh pic.twitter.com/cxPz57JDVb
— Thoonga Nagaram DFC (@Madurai_TNDFC) October 16, 2020

#DnAisBack – What a special announcement on the Rockstar's birthday. One of my fav combos is back with #D44.@dhanushkraja and @anirudhofficial back together again to create some magic!
— Siddarth Srinivas (@sidhuwrites) October 16, 2020

Most lovable nd awaited combo is back ❤💥💥💥💥🔥💥❤❤❤ #HappyBirthdayAnirudh #DnAisBack
— thalapathy_sk fan (@Gobhi9) October 16, 2020

#D44 #DnAisBack New Record Loading..⏳💥💥💥@dhanushkraja @anirudhofficial @MithranRJawahar @sunpictures
— DHANUSH BALA (@ItzDhanushbala) October 16, 2020

What was your favourite song of the Dhanush- Anirudh combo? Share your thoughts with us ..
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’96’ Music Composer, Govind Vasantha, Will Compose Music For ‘Prithvi’!

The film is directed by debutant Abhijith Ashokan and produced under the banner August Cinemas.

Govind Vasantha, one of the most sought-after music composers in the film industry. He has confirmed on being on board the Malayalam film Prithvi. The film is directed by debutant Abhijith Ashokan and produced under the banner August Cinemas.
Govind wrote on his social media page to announce this news.
“I’m so glad to announce My first Malayalam film I committed after 96. Prithvi directed by @Abijith Asokan is a movie with a beautiful beautiful storyline and some great moments. And this one is close to my heart because I got two artist extraordinaires to sing my songs. @Bombay jayshree and The best Bijibal Maniyil.”
Besides Prithvi, Govind Vasantha is also composing music for Padavettu. Starring Nivin Pauly in the lead role, the film is bankrolled by actor Sunny Wayne under his banner. Govind is also composing music for another Nivin Pauly movie – Moothon, directed by Geetu Mohandas.
In Tamil, the music composer has Tughlaq Darbar , where Vijay Sethupathi plays the lead role in it. Govind came to the limelight with his music band Thaikkudam Bridge in 2013, playing the violin and occasionally singing too for the band. The band which did a few covers of Malayalam film songs also began producing original music, experimenting with various genres as rock, jazz and Carnatic music.

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Trailer: ‘Oviyavai Vitta Yaru’ Starring Oviya Is Set To Hit Cinemas Soon!

Big Boss sensation Oviya is set to hit the big screens with her highly-anticipated Oviyavai Vitta Yaru.
Needless to say, Oviya herself will be playing a dominant role in the film as a TV reporter. Some of the supporting casts include Sanjeevi, Senthil and Power Star Srinivasan.
The film will also feature former Big Boss contestants like ‘Kanja’ Karuppu and Vaiyapuri in supporting roles.
The trailer is packed with comedic scenes with colourful and lively songs. Oviya demands attention with her usual sassy, bubbly, and carefree self.
The film, which was initially titled Seeni, faced a lot of controversy and had a hard time making its way to the big screen.
However, since Oviya shot to fame with her appearance in the reality TV show, Big Boss, the film title has been changed to include her name to gain more traction.
Watch the trailer here:

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Ganeshwaran Segar Amazes Liverpool FC With His Amazing Artwork, Turning The Footie Club Into A Fan!

Football fans have outdone many extremes to show their love and support towards their respective football teams by drawing large grafiti murals, getting their fan club tattooed on their skin and travelling to countries to watch their favourite club play in action.
A football chauvinist from Malaysia has successfully garnered and amazed his football team, merely by his impressive drawing skills, ultimately getting Liverpool FC itself to contact him privately to buy his drawing.
Ganeshwaran Segar, a diehard 29-year-old Liverpool fan, from Nilai drew an exquisite masterpiece of his dearest football club which took him almost 11 months to complete.
WATCH THE VIDEO OF HIS PAINTING HERE-

He started working on the Liverpool FC painting in June last year and completed the artwork in April by using artistically selected colourpencils, watercolours and pencils.
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James Carroll,  Liverpool FC’s head of news reached out to him personally via his Twitter handle, prior to him sending the Liverpool FC’s management team a video of his drawing.

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Ganeshwaran was then further informed that his painting of Liverpool’s 2019 Champions League victory, known as The Six, captivated the club’s assistant manager, Pepijn Lijnders attention, drawing an interest to purchase the painting for himself.
This has left Ganeshwaran in much shock and awe on having Liverpool FC personally reaching out to him enquiring about his masterpiece, despite him sending it out to them without any expectations but genuine love and adoration for the Premier League champions.
His beautiful masterpiece of Liverpool’s 2019 Champions League victory,The Six was displayed at the launch of Boot Room at Navigators a Restaurant Bar & Bistro at Jaya One to reminisce his painting as a main attraction piece.
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Boot Room is known as the Malaysian version to an original outlet of Anfield- The Home of Liverpool. This place is a must visit for Liverpool fans to adore their “Champions Wall”, replicas of the Champions League and Premier League trophies and autographed remembrances donated by KL Kopites President Shashidaran Nair.
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Ganeshwaran is yet another Malaysian that has made the country proud simply by demonstrating his talent. Well done Ganeshwaran! For those that are keen to get your favourite star or idol painted, do get in touch with Ganeshwaran through his Instagram handle here, or Facebook here. You may also email him personally at (ganesh.segar22@gmail.com) to place your orders for your desired artwork.
Congratulations Ganehswaran! Keep those paintings coming!
Thank you Elvina Fernandez for the heads up.
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‘This Is For You Malaysia’ – Vanmitha’s Wau Rocketry Team Set A New Milestone At SA Cup 2022

Rocketry Team 92 Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM); A very big spotlight shone on the FIRST and ONLY team which has participated in the Spaceport America Cup 2022 by securing 7th place in the 10K Category and 12th in the overall SA Cup 2022.
Phewww, out of all odds, they’ve put Malaysia on the world map, and we can’t thank them enough as the entire team makes us beaming with pride.
“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”
Image Credit: Spaceport America Cup
With that being said, the team has started the HEBAT project from scratch which means with ZERO real rocketry experience. With much effort, dedication, and determination, their achievement has really amazed their family members, peers, Uni alumni and of course the entire Malaysians.
Led by rocket enthusiast Vanmitha, the team has launched a Malaysian-made high-powered rocket at 10 000 ft in New Mexico under the Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) category. The project mission is to launch a rocket at 10k feet and recover it back safely and deploy a Nanosat that lands autonomously by using quadcopter tech.
THANK YOU, MALAYSIA! -VANMITHA

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Spaceport America Cup 2022, known as the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering conference and student rocket launch competition, saw students from all over the world gathered at this world-class spaceport facility to launch their rockets.
According to the USM Chemical Engineering school, this Wau Rocketry team consists of 9 Aerospace engineering students, 2 chemical engineering students and 1 mechanical engineering student.

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Formed in September 2021, the entire team took part in the Spaceport America Cup 2022 for the first time, and they were among the 63 teams who qualified for the final round. Held from 20th to 25th June 2022, the much-anticipated competition took place in New Mexico, America.
Since day 1 of the competition, you guys have stepped up to the challenge and flown our National flag by making significant breakthroughs in the aerospace field. We are immensely proud of you, Wau Rocketry team!
Thank you and best wishes on your upcoming projects!
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Rajinikanth Launches Party Website & App After Announcing Entry Into Politics

What an entry into 2018!
Superstar Rajinikanth announced on the brink of the new year that he has finally decided to enter the world of politics. This came as a shock to many, as the Superstar has firmly maintained over the years that he will stay away from anything politics-related.
“In the name of democracy politicians are robbing us of our own money on our own land. We need to bring a change from the base.” the actor said.
“I am entering politics and we will contest all seats in the next assembly elections. I will be the representative of the people to see if the representatives are working well and serving people. We will become watchdogs.” he added.

Someone told Rajinikanth, "Hey, give us a party this new year."And see what happened.
— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) December 31, 2017

According to The Hindu, Rajinikanth has also launched an official website for his new political party, along with an app on the Google Play store and an official Twitter account to rally the people to make a change in Tamil Nadu.
“This website will function as a tool to exchange information and also bring together people who want a good change in politics in Tamil Nadu”. a statement on the website read.
Rajinikanth, who has starred in more than 150 movies during his illustrious career in tamil cinema, is a role model and real-life hero to millions of Indians. He is also one of the highest paid actors in Asia, and just as powerful and influential as other Indian icons like Shah Rukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan.
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Kaappaan Review: Another Disappointing Affair For Suriya

This review contains spoilers…
Kaappaan opens with Suriya planting bombs on a train before setting it off and jumping off right in the nick of time. While the direction wasn’t as crisp as it could’ve been (compare the weighted nature of an explosion in Vada Chennai and Petta — you hear the rumble of the bass — to the buoyant and “so-obviously-CG” nature of it here), it at least told me that outside of the Singham franchise, Suriya doesn’t box himself in and only star in generic for-the-whistles “mass” movies.
But the next time you see him, he’s on a farm. He’s suddenly a man of the people. There’s an opening dance number about hardworking people on a farm and I started to get a little worried. A TV host interviews him on organic farming, but she’s such a clueless and obnoxious bimbo, you start to wonder how she managed to even land the job. But this isn’t her character trait, it’s just a vehicle to get Suriya to look into the camera with fire in his eyes and lecture the audience on the importance of farming. It genuinely made me cringe like I would hearing the sound of fingernails scratching a blackboard. I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again and I’ll keep on saying it over and over. I’m so done with Tamil Cinema’s (the big-budget films at least) obsession with “message” movies.

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Look, I’m not against messages in MASS movies. But these messages should be ponderous and relevant. Captain America: Civil War had strong political UNDERTONES and they were relevant to the characters and story. Did you see Iron Man inorganically and forcefully look into the camera and start nagging us like a highschool teacher? Remember the good old days of Baasha and Annamalai? Or the days of Sivakasi and Ghilli? Now almost every big star (or the producers or the director) feels the need to make action films that have camera-staring lectures in them. And people wonder why I enoy Maari to pieces.
Want to make a mass movie with a strong message? Do what Pa. Ranjith did with Kaala. Make the entire film about the subject matter and deliver the messages through flowerful and interesting dialogue between characters.

Kaappaan is also the type of film where the writer-director — in this case, it’s K.V. Anand — thinks he’s making something absolutely smart, but in reality, we’re always 5 steps ahead of the film. The first 20 minutes or so of the movie desperately tries to convince you that Suriya is a bad guy. There are guns hidden under a haystack at his farm. You see him bomb an Indian army base camp. I’ll be honest, I was genuinely intrigued. The problem is, this isn’t the kinda film like Pokkiri, where we literally see Vijay as a gangster for the entirety of the film before the absolutely brilliant hair-raising reveal that he’s actually an undercover cop. Here, because of the poor staging (we see the Suriya character, Kathir, and a creepy-looking guy giving each other dubious looks, we see the lead actress so obviously doubting him) that it becomes blatantly clear that he’s actually a good guy. Weirdly enough, the film then just casually reveals him to be a good guy very early on. We learn that he’s a special forces agent that’s not appointed to be the head of the Prime Minister’s security. It isn’t a big reveal or a rug pull. So, what was the point of trying so hard to convince us that he’s a bad guy in the first place?
Worse yet, K.V. Anand doesn’t just use this device for the lead character, he uses it for two other characters as well. We have Anjali, our lead actress played by Sayyeshaa. Her father, a Chief Minister gets killed by terrorists after the Prime Minister (Mohanlal) decides that it’s worth sacrificing one government official to save a hundred innocent civilians. When Mohanlal holds her hand to apologise, the camera not-so-subtly focuses on her removing her hands from his clasps, slightly angry. That’s only one instance.
Throughout its runtime, the film repeatedly goes, “hey hey! I know Kathir and Anjali have a romantic subplot, BUT what if Anjali turns out to be bad? Winkwinknudgenudge.” Like Kathir’s special forces best friend (Samuthirakani) saying, “dude, what if Anjali is part of the terrorist organization?” Kathir doubts his friend. He’s convinced that Anjali is a good person and they’re genuinely in love. So we wait and we wait and we wait for the big moment where Kathir’s face turns black upon learning that Anjali is in fact, the antagonist. Imagine a moment akin to the Amala Paul reveal in Thalaivaa. But alas, after so much of over-writing, the film’s big reveal is that Anjali is, in fact, a good girl who’s deeply in love with Kathir. So again, what was the point?

The most baffling of all is the Arya character, Abishek, the Prime Minister’s son who would much rather spend his time partying and drinking than doing anything productive. Once again, there’s so much emphasis on his laid-back, free-spirited behaviour ala Vijay Deverakonda’s character in NOTA, that it becomes such an obvious setup for a character transformation in the second half. After the death of his father (in a palpable and moving scene), Abishek is elected as the new Prime Minister.
At first, he’s uncertain of what to do, but he wants to learn. He’s still free-spirited and fairly nonchalant, but he’s also smart and earnest. He’s down to earth and admits that he’s not the best pick to be Prime Minister but will do his best to reform the country. But a few scenes later, he’s still the same useless dude he was in the first half, even more useless actually. He does things that are so bloody dumb — like put on a turban as a disguise and get drunk at a birthday party, which leads to the death of an important supporting character — that it just feels jarring. (There’s a difference between a lazy dude who tricks his father into believing he’s been jogging for an hour when in fact, he’s been on the treadmill for only 18 seconds and someone that’s so self-indulgent and absent-minded, he causes the deaths of a number of people.)
But the head-scratching nature of the writing doesn’t end there. The villain is first set up as a highly intelligent figure. He’s always 10 steps ahead of our hero, always observing and very meticulous. He also has a big beard. Overall, he reminded me a little bit of The Mandarin in Iron Man 3. He leaves around bombs in Captain America bags. Kathir says something along the lines of, “He’s deliberately trying to tell us something.” But that thread is dropped entirely. I guess he’s just a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Towards the climax, the villain had this “smart” plan about planting a bomb in Kathir’s bulletproof vest — the last place he’ll look, right? Except, the bomb was casually discovered by a sniffer dog as Kathir walks through a metal detector. That pretty much sums up K.V. Anand’s idea of thrills.
In the middle of all of this, there’s some stuff about a billionaire who’s trying to build factories, biological weapons that can destroy acres of farmlands and farmers threatening to commit suicide… you know, just so we’re clear that agriculture is important and Suriya is a mass hero who wants to spread moral values or something.

Let’s not forget the jokes. In one scene, Mohanlal tells Suriya that if he and Anjali don’t get together, he will be forced to pollinate them. In another scene, Anjali, who was drunk the previous night, thinks Suriya had raped him. This is played for laughs. When she finds out that he didn’t, in fact, rape her, she falls in love with him. Oh and at one point, the Samuthirakani character says, “if a girl says no, it means yes.” Take that Thala Ajith! And Harris Jayaraj continues his post-Vaaranam Aayiram streak, delivering yet another forgettable soundtrack album.
This isn’t to say Kaappaan is all bad. The non-lighthearted moments in the first half show plenty of promise, the action blocks are well-choreographed and the interval sequence makes you eagerly anticipate what’s about to happen next. Too bad what happens next is a series of poor writing decisions that makes you forget about even the sliver of positives in the film.
Kaappaan is currently screening in Malaysian theatres.
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Malaysian Lecturer Makes Country Proud By Becoming First Individual Outside America To Win Teaching Contest

Dr. Sharon Jacqueline Albert Wilson known as Dr. Sharon Wilson who works as a lecturer at Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR) has become the first person outside North America to win the first prize in the International Communication Division (ICD) Teaching Contest 2020.
Source: UTAR Department of Mass Communication
At this year’s ICD Business Meeting in San Francisco, the educator from the Faculty of Creative Industries will be honoured at the 2020 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Annual Conference.
Sharon’s winning entry was titled: ‘Cross-cultural teaching and learning on virtual platforms: A case study for continuous collaborative learning.’ It was a joint, cross-cultural course offered for students studying at UTAR and the University of Delaware (UD) in the United States.
Sharon and Prof Patricia Sloane-White from UD’s Department of Women & Gender Studies and Anthropology coordinated the course, which was conducted by a video conference. The course was designed to involve the two different student classes in a joint study on popular culture and social principles.
Such is the achievement of Sharon that even the former Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail took to her Instagram handle to congratulate the lecturer saying, “Congratulations Sharon Jacqueline Albert Wilson, Malaysia’s first winner of the International Communication Division (ICD) Teaching Contest 2020,” followed by a hashtag, #malaysianheroes.

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Varnam contacted Arathi Magandran, a student who participated in Dr. Sharon’s cross-cultural class and said, “that class is one of the best classes I have taken in my entire university life. Dr. Sharon has been so committed and focused on the objective of this whole course. Through this course, I would say that it altered my perception, in a good way, of course and helped me acquire a better understanding of equality, communication, culture, lifestyles, politics of our own country, and also of other countries.”
Source: Arathi Magandran
Moreover, she also shared about the Malaysian heritage, mainly on Indian, Malay and Chinese culture, norms, values and many more in order to educate Americans and also make them aware of the Asian culture. In one of the classes, the students were told to wear their traditional clothes comprising of the Baju Melayu, Baju Kurung, Punjabi suit and so on. This step was taken to give Americans an exposure on our traditional attires.
“Personally, I feel that this course helped me to come out of my comfort zone, as a student who is dealing with anxiety, this truly pushed me to do things I didn’t think I could do which is to TALK to people. I was able to share my Indian culture to Americans, and get their viewpoint”.
She also added, “I have never traveled to America, and I have friends who are from the University of Delaware, only because Dr. Sharon and UTAR made it possible for us.”
Arathi mentioned that she was happy over Dr. Sharon’s recognition for her efforts and hard work and believes this course should be given good importance in UTAR and other universities too.
Sharon has also initiated for a field trip. The aim of this trip is to expose Delaware’s students to the unique and diversified Malaysian culture and heritage.
Source: Arathi Magandran
Even though this class was conducted 2 years ago, the students are still in touch with their Malaysian friends and Sharon. During this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri where the movement control order (MCO) was still implemented, the American students were able to experience and celebrate the occasion through a virtual party via Zoom call.
Source: Arathi Magandran
They had their dinner together via this virtual party where the Malaysians introduced mouth watering Hari Raya cuisine and explained each dish to their American friends through WhatsApp.
Source: Arathi Magandran
A heartfelt congratulations to Sharon for her outstanding achievement from the Varnam team.
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Parvathy Speaks Candidly About Her Acting Experiences

Giving Parvathy Thiruvothu the script of the film Charlie, director Martin Prakkat told her not to ask him any questions. He called the smaller 500 ml bottle Tessa and the bigger 1-liter bottle Charlie and explained in a single line, “500 ml wants to become 1 liter.”
That was enough for Parvathy, she says, sharing the anecdote in a two-hour video conference, curated by artistic director Smriti Kiran of Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI).

She understood then why her character makes a decision in the movie that she had earlier brushed off as one she’d never do.
Her third film was in Tamil, called Poo, where she had to be Maari, a character she had absolutely no idea about. She stresses a number of times on her relationship with the character, how the character is your best friend, and says that upholding her integrity was what mattered.
She’s had wonderful collaborations, like the one with director Anjali Menon with whom she worked in Bangalore Days and Koode.

Parvathy also spoke of her characters in Take Off (‘Sameera, who focused on resolving the many issues she had’), Charlie (Tessa, a vagabond), Uyare (Pallavi, an acid attack victim), and Virus (Dr. Anu).
To read Parvathy’s full interview with The News Minute, click here.
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New Band ‘Jaki-Brashga’ Launches With An Electrifying Take on Folk-Rock

A new sound is hitting the music scene, and it’s coming from rising band, Jaki-Brashga.
This alternative folk-rock ensemble is the brainchild of Malaysian singer-songwriter Brendan de Cruz, who has brought together a group of the country’s best musicians to drive a new and unique direction for his sound.

Blending de Cruz’s soulful, folk elements with modern rock influences, Jaki-Brashga is creating a sound that is both immersive and transportive. The band’s music is driven by de Cruz’s powerful lyrics and soulful voice, now supported by the dynamic instrumentals from the rest of the group. The result is a moving and electric sound, with an underlying message of love and humanity that is sure to resonate with audiences of all creeds and ages.
Brendan de Cruz’s passion for music is plain to see.
Over the past decade, he has independently built his musical presence from the ground up, establishing himself as a prominent singer-songwriter in Malaysia’s music scene. Jaki-Brashga is the latest expression of de Cruz’s passion and the beginning of his paradigm shift into big-sound productions. The band has already gained an ardent fan base with its live performances, and its debut concert is sure to draw even more fans.
“I’ve always believed that music is a journey, and Jaki-Brashga is the next, thrilling step in mine. With this incredible group of musicians, we’re forging a new path for my sound, blending the soulful melodies of folk with the raw energy of rock. I can’t wait to share our music with the world,” says de Cruz.

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Ashwin Gobinath, drummer and co-producer of Jaki-Brashga’s sound, adds, “Working with Brendan and the rest of Jaki-Brashga has been a thrilling journey of experimentation and innovation, and it’s been amazing to see the creative chemistry that’s emerged between us. With Jaki-Brashga, we’re pushing the boundaries of what folk and rock can do together, and I think audiences are going to be blown away by the results.”
Other members of the band are, Jamie Gunter holding the groove on bass, six-stringed virtuoso Kieran Jumawan as lead guitarist, and synthscape extraordinaire Gabriel Januarius on keyboards. The launch of Jaki Brashga is an exciting development for fans of folk and rock music.
 The band’s unique sound and heartfelt lyrics are sure to make a lasting impact on the music scene.
For a taste of the band’s sound, Jaki-Brashga’s debut single “What Did You Do”, has been released on all streaming platforms today. The song, penned by de Cruz, is a powerful exploration of the impact that human relationships can have on our lives. Fresh on the ears, ‘What Did You Do’ is said to captivate and transport listeners to a place of introspection and self-discovery as it explores how relationships have the potential to shape our lives.
Check out their debut single HERE.
Music lovers will have the chance to experience Jaki-Brashga live-in-action at their debut concert, “OUR WORLDS: A Live Experience,” happening May 12, 2023.
Tickets are priced at RM98 and will be available from March 12, 2023 via onetix.com.my.
For more information, please contact Brendan de Cruz at +6012-626 4516 or veryindieevents@gmail.com.
As independent artists, de Cruz and Jaki-Brashga are also open to sponsorship opportunities for OUR WORLDS.
For more latest updates, you may follow the Jaki-Brashga Instagram page by clicking HERE.
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Why Was Prakash Raj’s Role In “Thalaivi” Not Part Of The Trailer?

While people may be all abuzz about Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut‘s role in “Thalaivi” and yes, we are equally excited to see her portrayal of the late J. Jayalalithaa in the film, but the one question we have is why was veteran actor Prakash Raj‘s role as M. Karunanidhi kept away from the trailer?
Picture credit: Times Of India
News had it that Prakash Raj is set to nail the late great Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in the upcoming new film set for its theatrical release on 2nd April. But as we watched the trailer, we did not come across the veteran actor’s role.
 Why, you ask? Well, his role is actually replaced by one of the most acclaimed actor in south indian film industry, M.Nassar.

On a good note, movie buffs are now able to watch the newly released trailer! It was released yesterday to mark Kangana‘s 34th birthday, and it has been bombing all over social media ever since.
Kangana won the National Film Award for her roles in Manikarnika and Panga just a day before the trailer for “Thalaivi” was announced. This is her fourth time winning a National Award.
Picture credit: Kangana Ranaut Twitter
As we all know, The film “Thalaivi” narrates the tale of the late Iron Lady of Tamil Nadu who served for six terms as Chief Minister of the state, Jayalalithaa who is also affectionately known as ‘Amma’ and who was also once a legendary actress in the Tamil and Hindi film industry.
The multilingual film is produced by Vishnu Vardhan and Shailesh R. Singh and apart from the outspoken Bollywood sweetheart, it stars Arvind Swami as MG Ramachandran, M.Nassar as M. Karunanidhi, Jisshu Sengupta as Sobhan Babu, and Bhagyashree as Jayalalithaa’s mother Sandhya.
 AL Vijay directed the film, which was written by acclaimed writer KV Vijayendra Prasad.
The trailer depicts Jayalalithaa‘s emergence in the film industry, as well as some politicians’ shameful act of almost disrobing her when the house was in session.
Jayalalithaa‘s disrobing is compared to Draupadi’s humiliation in Mahabharata, and Kangana‘s dialogue delivery during that sequence is probably the trailer’s most powerful scene.
Picture credit: Kangana Ranaut Twitter
Fans, on the other hand, are taken aback by Kangana‘s dramatic transformation in the trailer. The star gained 20 kilos to imitate the actress-turned-politician Jayalalithaa. She had a crazy busy plan to keep up with Jayalalithaa’s looks.
The team hired Hollywood makeup artists to refine Kangana‘s and Arvind Swamy’s looks in order to complement their on-screen roles, Jayalalithaa and MG Ramachandran, respectively.
Fans who have seen the trailer have been impressed with the level of detail displayed in it. It was really close to perfection.
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What are your thoughts on the teaser, and how did our favourite Bollywood girl fare? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.
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“We Don’t Want Vairamuthu Coming To Malaysia!”

Alleged sexual predator Vairamuthu is scheduled to visit Kuala Lumpur in a few days, but a group of Malaysians have taken to social media to voice their dissatisfaction with the lyricist entering our nation.
Vairamuthu is making a trip here to launch his new book, Tamizhatrupadai on the 3rd of December at the Netaji Hall in the Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) Headquarters, Kuala Lumpur. It is currently unclear who the organisers are.

Interestingly, the reason for objecting the lyricist arriving in our country has nothing to do with the numerous sexual harassment allegations hurled against him, none of which he has responded to.
This group of Malaysians doesn’t want him to here because of the stale Andal Naachiyar issue. The lyricist had termed Andal Naachiyar, the only female among the 12 Alwar saints of South India, a devadasi in January last year.
The Malaysia Hindudharma Maamandram has urged the Malaysian Indian Congress to not host the event at its venue. The group warned that if Vairamuthu didn’t apologise for his remarks on Andal Naachiyar, then it would hold protests again, as he had ‘hurt’ the sentiments of Malaysian Hindus with his remarks.

The grave sexual harassment allegations, however, seem to have taken a back seat.
Since the allegations broke out, Vairamuthu has tried to elude them, initially saying the charges against him were false and he would take legal action against those accusing him of it. A few days later, he announced on his social media platform that he wouldn’t bother about the falsehood spread against him.
This group of Malaysians, however, seem to have overlooked this serious matter, and is hung up on the Aandal issue.
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Simbu Makes Fools Of His Fans

Actor Simbu released a video a few days ago, pleading with his fans not to waste resources on celebratory cut outs prior to the release of his next film, Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven. He has now made a contradictory statement, telling his fans to celebrate the release of the film like never before.
This strange turn of events is attributed to people commenting that the actor does not have a fan base at all. “People have been commenting, why is this guy saying this when he only has 2 or 3 fans?” said the actor in the video.
Simbu goes on to tell his fans to perform paal abishegams (milk baths) for his cut outs, not with milk packets, but from large containers. The actor said that Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven should be welcomed with as much hype as possible.

This may be a silly move on the actor’s part, as he had received commendations from fans and non fans alike for wanting an end to the ritual of wasting milk on a 30 foot cut out of actors before the release of their films.
The video was posted on the profile of Riaz K Ahmed, famed public relations executive to stars like Rajinikanth and Vijay, and possibly Simbu.

. #STR message to his fans to show mass on the release of #VanthaRajavathaanVaruven hitting the screens globally on Feb 1st #STR #SundarC @LycaProductions @hiphoptamizha @CatherineTresa1@akash_megha @BoopathyDeepan @Deepanboopathy pic.twitter.com/ae6t0hZfuh
— RIAZ K AHMED (@RIAZtheboss) January 22, 2019

Both videos could have been planned prior, just to create the hype for Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven. Simbu’s acting career has not been doing well, and it saw him play second fiddle to Arvind Swami and Arun Vijay in Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. Perhaps Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven needed some form of publicity like this.
Related:  Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir Trailer; Vijay Sethupathy With a MessageSadly, with this video, Simbu has certainly made a fool of his fans and himself.
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Ganesh Venkatraman & Nisha Are Expecting Their First Child

Actor Ganesh Venkatraman and his wife Nisha are expecting their first baby. Ganesh shot to fame after he appeared on the first season of Bigg Boss Tamil. Nisha is a television anchor. The couple tied the knot in November 2015.
Ganesh took to Twitter to announce the good news to his fans and friends, along with a few pictures of the traditional baby shower, or seemantham. He also adds that it is time to grow up himself.

Welcoming d soon to come ‘New Arrival’ ?? in d family & seeking blessings fr my love @Nishaganesh28 wit a traditional Seemandham ?
Excited abt this New Phase of life ‘Fatherhood’ ?
Time to grow up myself ??#WeAreExpecting#ComingSoon#PositiveVibes#Family#Fatherhood pic.twitter.com/HRxInhckVc
— Ganesh Venkatram (@talk2ganesh) April 11, 2019

On the work front, Ganesh is busy filming for two films. His upcoming film Vanangamudi will see him starring alongside some big names like Arvind Swamy, Simran and Rithika Singh. He is also working on the Hindi film Guns of Benares.
Earlier this week, Ganesh’s former Bigg Boss housemate, Suja Varunee, also announced her pregnancy on social media.
https://varnam.my/news/2019/7822/suja-varunee-shivakumar-are-expecting/
The Varnam team wishes Ganesh and Nisha the best on this new adventure!
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Tamannaah Fans, She Has A New Movie Coming Up!

Good news for Tamannah fans!
Tamannaah Bhatia has announced that the she will be working with director Anil Ravipudi for her next film.
Tentatively entitled F2: Fun and Frustration, the multi-starrer movie will star Tamannaah, Varun Tej Konidela, Mehreen Pirzada, Venkatesh Daggubati. The movie will heavily revolve around action-comedy, and will go into production very soon.
Tamannaah was more than happy to announce the film on her official Twitter account.

So excited to be a part of this film! Can't wait for June. #F2 https://t.co/viHZFAkk2l
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) May 7, 2018

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Fun and Frustration begins this June. #F2 #FunAndFrustration pic.twitter.com/O7xkCwxQXh
— Anil Ravipudi (@AnilRavipudi) May 7, 2018

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Battling Cancer; Michelle Needs Your Help To Survive

Apart from the horrifying pandemic, it’s been a difficult time for a foreigner who has lived in Malaysia for the past 11 years.
Edilyn Perdiguez, also known as Michelle to her friends and family, is a Filipina who worked as a scuba diving assistant and technician before becoming a caregiver to the elderly.
When the Movement Control Order (MCO) was announced last year, Michelle was out of a job and decided to move to Port Dickson from Kuala Lumpur to be with her fiancé, Emil Joseph, and they both started a home-based food delivery business.
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Unexpectedly, Michelle discovered a lump on her right breast the size of a 10 cent coin in June, 2021. Though not alarmed at first, she decided to get it checked and was initially prescribed antibiotics.
This lump grew rapidly and she had to do some further tests to check on the lump. As she was a foreigner, making an appointment at a government hospital was nearly impossible but even then they were lucky to get an appointment, it was dated 3 months later.
But since her lump was growing very quickly, her situation did not grant her to wait any longer.
After getting her an appointment at a Chinese maternity hospital in Seremban, they discovered that the lump was in fact cancerous.
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When such unexpected and unavoidable issues surface in our life, the first thought to strike our mind is money.
Her fiancé, Joseph said;
“I got on Facebook and started joining cancer support groups and asked around if anyone could help. Thankfully, we were able to get an appointment at Beacon Hospital in Petaling Jaya the very next day,”
The doctor there carried out a PET scan and more advanced lab tests.
“We found out she has stage-4 Burkitt’s lymphoma, which is a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,”
This type of lymphoma is rare and usually starts at the neck. In Michelle’s case though, it was too late as it had already spread to her breast, starting with the right and slowly to the left.
Michelle was advised to do a steroid treatment first to hopefully reduce the size of the tumour. Sadly, the treatment only resulted in wounds and blisters but did not reduce the size of the growth. Hence, they were advised to start chemotherapy immediately.
As the chemotherapy cost was very high in that hospital, they had to find some other hospital but once again as she was a foreigner, National Cancer Institute did not schedule an appointment for her due to the MCO.
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Meanwhile, her condition was worsening making the left side of her face swell up. She could barely speak for three weeks. After much effort, they were finally referred to Tung Shin Hospital in Kuala Lumpur.
Joseph explained Michelle’s condition to the oncologist as well as their financial situation. It was finalised that  Michelle would need at least six sessions of chemotherapy, with each session costing RM15,000.
She would also require surgery once the tumour was safe to be operated on.
“The total cost, including surgery and aftercare, would come up to RM150,000,” Joseph says, adding that they were told they would be able to pay for each session individually.
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He says he is working hard to raise the funds and has been sharing the news on social media in the hope of receiving donations to help them with the costs.
Joseph shared the good news that Michelle’s cancer has reduced by almost 80% from the first session alone.
“Though she experienced some side effects from the treatment and has lost about 6kg, we are very grateful that with just one session, we are able to see improvements and a decrease in the size of her tumour.”

He continues to pray for his fiancé’s recovery while doing everything he possibly can to get her through this. He says;
“We truly appreciate any help we can get to raise money to pay for Michelle’s treatment,”
Source: FMT
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Complaint Filed To Arrest Kamal Hassan After His “Hindu Terrorist” Remark

Kamal Hassan’s transition from acting to politics, while ambitious, has not been a smooth ride.

The outspoken president of the Makkal Needhi Maiam party, made some sensitive remarks by terming Nathuram Godse, who had killed Mahatma Gandhi, a “Hindu terrorist”. His remarks at a speech has caused an uproar of chaos and protests. Police security was ordered around Kamal Hassan’s Alwarpet residence after there were threats of protests.

His speech was said to promote enmity between religions and have been met with heavy criticism. A complaint was filed against Kamal Hassan and his party at the Election Commission, demanding a ban on the actor’s party. His comment would have grievous impacts for allegedly hurting religious sentiments by terming Nathuram Godse a “Hindu terrorist”.
Kamal Hassan addressing a crowd in Chennai
Actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam party president Kamal Haasan’s views on Hindu terrorist Nadhuram Godse has been receiving heavy criticism from one end while at another end his views have been receiving support as well, and some of the parties are demanding a ban on the actor’s party and have filed complaints in Election Commission. In Nagercoil, Hindu protestors burned an effigy of Kamal Hassan.
Kamal Hassan will be investigated under the Indian Penal Code sections 153-A (promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, language etc) and 295-A (outrage religious feelings by insulting religion etc) and may face a 3 years in jail or a fine, or both.
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#Santesh24: Rentak Angkasa Productions Bestowed With A National Record

Santesh has astoundingly stamped his name once again in the Malaysian history book!
Santesh Kumar Sukumaran, one of our Malaysian music pioneers who needs no introduction along with his incredible production team has recently wowed everyone by impressively releasing 24 brilliant songs in just 24 hours. The 34-year-old singer and composer set this unbreakable record on 24th October by releasing 24 masterpiece tracks on Rentak Angkasa‘s youtube channel.
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These are twenty-four amazing songs that this crooner has delivered:

Cement Kattu
Tirudan
Govindha
Somberry
Aunty Adi
Kadhal Kuttiye
Korangu Mala Saamy
Kudika Mataten
Yenggey
Tiranthu Vaa
Tarunam
Pudingi Vittai
Disturbed
Kadhal Sambrani
Kadhal Yendra Peyaril
Uyire
Unuyire
Humble
Kanaga
Lai Lai
Chellima
Kuntavai
Tamara Poove
Beast

It is just mind-blowing to know that our very own talented Malaysian artist is able to pull off this unimaginable feat. This great accomplishment needs to be rewarded right?
And yes, after so much of buzz circling around highlighting why Santesh and his team have not been recognized with a Record, has been answered. Finally, the Malaysia Book of Records has honoured Rentak Angkasa Productions for having the ‘Most Songs Released in 24 Hours’, in a total of 24 songs on their official youtube channel.
He shared this exciting news with his beloved fans by uploading a video.

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Upon receiving this recognition, Santesh said, “I appreciate it. It means the world to me,”.
Furthermore, he expressed his utmost gratitude to each and every one who was involved in making this mind-boggling project.
“Big thanks to everyone, all the medias, all Malaysian artists, Rentak Angkasa team, Selva Kumar, featuring artists, Sam Studios, Istudio. Beyond Dream Studio, technical team, Illegal Platinum Studio, CL Tho Mastering One, his lovely wife, Rajeswary, family and friends- Santesh”
Santesh has engraved his name previously in our history book.
Santesh was bestowed with a National record after the Tamil version of “Amalina” becomes the first music video to gain more than a million views on YouTube in just 3 days.
To date, the Tamil version of the Amalina track has over 10 million views while the Malay version scoops over 37 million views.

https://youtu.be/eZYRdVg9U6UVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Santesh – Amalina / அமாலினா (Versi Tamil) (Official Music Video) (https://youtu.be/eZYRdVg9U6U)

It goes without saying that #Santesh24 is the most extraordinary feat an artist has ever accomplished.
Kudos to the entire team who shed their heart and soul for producing 24 amazing songs. Each and everyone who travels throughout this journey needs to be lauded. You guys are awesome!
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Tears of Joy; Single Mom Loh Reunited With Children After Winning Bid

Finally, the Penang-born single mother Loh Siew Hong’s dream of taking care of her children came true after the Kuala Lumpur High Court allowed the habeas corpus application for her to be with her three children who are currently under the care of Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) or Welfare Department.
Growing up in an Indian community, Loh, a Hindu Chinese, was divorced from her husband Nagashwaran Muniandy on 19th March, 2019, and thereafter was awarded sole custody of her children by the High Court.
The 34-year-old had been unable to see her children for three years after her ex-husband allegedly took them away and later unilaterally converted them to Muslims in Perlis.

The Perlis Religious Department has claimed that the state rules allow unilateral conversions, despite the fact that the Federal Court earlier determined that such conversions require the permission of both parents as well.
Loh said between 2017 and 2019, she filed numerous police reports against Nagashwaran whom she claimed had caused her injury.
According to Justice Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah, the sole issue of this application is whether Loh — the applicant — is entitled to habeas corpus for the release of her children who are currently now under the care of JKM.
“Pursuant to an order of the High Court dated March 31, 2021, the applicant was granted sole custody, care and control of the children. There was also earlier an interim ex parte order dated Dec 20, 2019 granting sole custody care and control of the children to the applicant.
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“The court orders still stand and are valid and not to be treated with impunity upon the pain of content to court. By the reasons of the court orders therefore, I allowed the application to the habeas corpus as per enclosure one in the notice of motion.
“The three children are to be released forthwith into the sole custody, care and control of the applicant,” he stated when announcing his decision via an open court proceeding on Monday (21st February).
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