Netizens Hate On Arya For Eliminating Abarnathy

We all kinda knew that all hell will break loose on the day that Arya decides to eliminate Abarnathy. It was a day that most of us were terrified of – but knew it would come.
With only three spots left on Arya’s Enga Veetu Mapillai, Arya was faced with the daunting task of eliminating two girls. He chose to say goodbye to Swetha and Abarnathy – while Susanna, Agatha, and Seetha Lakshmi made the Top 3.
Swetha, even though heartbroken, accepted Arya’s decision and wished him well. Abarnathy, however, said she doesn’t accept the elimination and will not leave the place.
https://varnam.my/2018/2089/enga-veetu-mapillai-abarnathy-refuses-to-leave-after-elimination/
It wasn’t only Abarnathy who couldn’t accept Arya’s decision to eliminate her. Her throngs of fans on Instagram and Twitter burst into anger and started calling Arya names.
They said he was stupid to eliminate her because she’s the only one on the show who truly loves him.
Some of them accused Arya of playing with girls’ feelings on the show:

Others blamed the nature of the show itself, where every week, some girl inevitably gets hurt.

Some were on Arya’s side and did not take Abarnathy’s tears seriously.

However, we have to agree with mrs_shani19 here, who pointed out that the girls knew what they were signing up for when they joined Enga Veetu Mapillai.

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Welcome To The Insta Fam, Prabhas!

Baahubali star Prabhas has finally made his Instagram debut.  According to a statement released by his PR team, he wanted to be on social media for the release of his next big film Saaho.  Prabhas is making his presence felt on all popular social media platforms.
Last week Friday, Prabhas joined Instagram and without even posting, has already earned over seven hundred thousand followers. Rumours has it that Prabhas is expected to share an exclusive stills from the sets of Saaho as his first post on Instagram.
With zero post and he already has seven hundred thousand followers. Mega star for a reason!
Saaho, a big-budget action film is gearing up for release this August.
“Saaho is a larger-than-life film and, post Baahubali, the entire nation is rooting for Prabhas. And where there is a mega hero, there will always be a mega villain too. My character has many shades like every other character in the film. It’s quite an exciting project, Sujeeth has a great vision. Saaho will be the biggest action film of 2018.” said Neil Nithin Mukesh, who is playing the villain in Saaho.
As for Shraddha Kapoor, Saaho will mark her southern debut. Music by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy and cinematography by Madhie.
More updates to follow.
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Radikaa Sarathkumar Jokes About How Mani Ratnam Chose Aishwarya Rai Over Her

Veteran film star Radikaa Sarathkumar is a big name in the industry, forging a very successful run in the business post her days as a leading lady. 2020 marks her 42nd year in cinema, and she shows no signs of slowing down.

Vaanam Kottatum is one of the many movies she will be featuring this year. Directed and written by Dana Sekaran, who previously did the same for the 2018 thriller Padaiveeran, the film is close to its release, officially marked in for 7th February. Apart from herself, the film will also feature Vikram Prabhu, Aishwarya Rajesh and Madonna Sebastian in the lead roles, as well as Radikaa’s husband and fellow veteran actor Sarathkumar in an important role.
Ahead of its release, the Vaanam Kottatum team recently launched the soundtrack of the film, Sid Sriram’s debut album as the lead composer, at a large event, at which Radhikaa was present.
She took the opportunity to share a light-hearted moment she had with the movie’s producer, co-writer and one of Kollywood’s most influential figures, Mani Ratnam.
Addressing the audience, Radikaa joked about how close she was to landing Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s role in the upcoming 2021 epic Ponniyan Selvan, directed by Mani Ratnam.
“Mani would prefer me to do all his important characters, but apparently Aishwarya Rai lacks a few inches than me which makes her, his ideal choice,”
Haha!
This left the crowd in splits, no one enjoys it more than Mani Ratnam, who laughed throughout Radhikaa’s entertaining speech.
While Radikaa may have missed out on a role in Ponniyan Selvan, she is not short of upcoming movies, having a whopping six movies in her kitty expected to release in 2020. Apart from Vaanam Kottatum, she has Jail, Kuruthi Aattam, and Pirandhal Parasakthi in the filming stage of production, and a further two projects with Gautham Menon’s Vikram starrer Dhruva Natchatiram and James Vasanthan directed Oh Andha Naatkal, both of which were expected to release earlier but have now been delayed.
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Most Pasar Malams In KL Won’t Resume Due to Strict Guidelines

An estimated 80% of 200 pasar malam operating in the city may not reopen as traders find it difficult to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in running their businesses.
Traders said this would affect the iconic Lorong TAR (Tuanku Abdul Rahman) night market.
Lorong Tuanku Abdul Rahman Hawkers and Traders Association chairman Azkhalim Suradi said most night market operators and traders would rather wait out the recovery stage before resuming business after Aug 31.

“This is because many people feel that some SOPs are too restrictive for this kind of activity.
“Gating or relocating, the social distancing of 1.5m between people and the barring of children below 13 will not work for a Pasar Malam setting that is a family-based social activity.
“Most Pasar Malam is held along the streets and cannot be gated, including Lorong TAR.”
News Credit: New Straits Times
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PICTURES OF LIFE – A Photography Exhibition That Seeks to Inspire and Empower

Are you a travel and street photography junkie? Would you like to be transported into another realm through the images of Malaysia-based photographers? Or do you want to share the joys of photography with your younger cousins and friends?
There’s a pretty spectacular photo exhibition happening this weekend, it is going to be all of this and so much more. Pictures of Life will be held from the 21st of February up until the 1st of March 2020, from 11.00 am to 8.00 pm daily, at GMBB Mall, Kuala Lumpur.

Rising Stellar
This unmissable exhibition is organised by Rising Stellar Sdn Bhd. The company was created by renowned Malaysian photographer, Kamalesan Kamalakaran, with one aim, to organise events that serve as platforms to empower photography industry professionals and youths in Malaysia.
Staying true to the company’s goal, Pictures of Life serves as a platform for local photography talents to showcase their work to the public. Kamalesan and his team feel that the local talents often do not have the chance to interact with the community and inspire the youth. The solution? Pictures of Life. The photographer believes that exhibitions like these are imperative to build a strong foundation for Malaysian visual arts.
A taste of what will be exhibited at Pictures of Life. Image credit: Jayanandagobee
Kamalesan says that Pictures of Life will go above and beyond the common themes of travel & street photography. The exhibition sets to explore the boundaries of travel & street photography while discovering what lies beyond. Pictures of Life is curated by Malaysian documentary photographer Mogan Selvakannu.
The photographers featured in Pictures of Life are Irene Yap, Jayanandagobee Arumugam,  Jiet Wong, Koggelavani Muniandy, Magendran Subramanian, N Munirah Rohaizan, Siva Kumar, Veronika Read and Vinoth Raj Pillai.
Pictures of Life is supported by Canon Malaysia and Srishti Malaysia. The exhibition is also sponsored by Neha Album and Ilford Photo. GMBB Kuala Lumpur is the venue sponsor for the event.
Budding photographers
The organisers have brilliantly made an effort to rope in photography clubs from Malaysian schools to exhibit at Pictures of Life. In addition to that, they will be providing seminars on photography for students during the exhibition. With this, they hope to inspire the youngsters to utilise photography as a way of expressing themselves.
Image credit: Veronika Read
The theme for the budding photographers is ‘Place, Object, Face’. Mogan, along with the organisers, will provide the support needed for the students to have a successful exhibition. This will include guidance, mentoring and assistance in exhibition setup. The exhibition will also feature an entire day dedicated to FREE seminars tailored for all students.
The schools that will be exhibiting in Pictures of Life are Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park, SMK (L) Methodist Kuala Lumpur, SMK Seri Permaisuri Kuala Lumpur.
In addition to that, Jeeva, a graduate of the Malaysian social enterprise, GoodKids, will also be exhibiting. This talented 17-year-old is currently interning at one of the leading Malaysian Indian wedding photography companies, Shaadi Story.
Giving Back
SOLS 24/7, a humanitarian organization committed to serve, educate and empower poor and underserved communities has come on board this Pictures of Life. They are doing their part for society by organising a field trip for underprivileged school students to visit the exhibition.
Rising Stellar and Mogan will host these students on the second day of Pictures of Life. With this, both SOLS 24/7 and the organisers aim to provide exposure and inspire the school students to use photography as a medium to express their creativity.
Image credit: Siva Kumar
This weekend
On the 22nd and 23rd of February 2020, Pictures of Life will be hosting guided tours and seminars. The seminars on Saturday are targeted towards those still schooling, and will feature photographers Vinoth Raj Pillai, Irene Yap, Mohd Safuan, Siva Kumar and S Magendran giving short talks on their work.

The following day, the seminars Munirah Rohaizan, Koggelavani Muniandy, Jiet Wong, Maxby Chan, Mohd Safuan and Jayanandagobee are open to people of all ages.

The seminars on both days are open to everyone, and they are absolutely free. Alternatively, head over to GMBB Kuala Lumpur any time next week, before the 1st of March 2020 to experience Malaysian street and travel photography in another dimension!
This exhibition is open to the public. Keep up with the exhibition on their Instagram page here.
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Madhavan’s son Vedaant Wins A Silver Medal At The Asian Games!

Congrats Vedaant!
The proud dad took to his social media handle celebrate to celebrate his son’s achievements. His 14-year-old boy has won India a silver medal at the Asian Games.

Vedaant achieved a silver medal in the 4x100m freestyle relay for ‘Group II’ boys at the Asian Age Group Swimming Championship. Maddy uploaded a photograph of Vedaant and his team. R Madhavan took to Twitter and wrote, “India gets her Silver medal at the Asian Games. Gods grace .. Vedaants first official medal representing India .”
As soon as he shared the post, his comment section was filled with congratulatory messages and good wishes.

Outstanding. Congratulations 👏👏
— Abhishek 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧 (@juniorbachchan) September 26, 2019

B-town stars too lauded his son’s achievements. Abhishek Bachchan, praised the proud dad. The actor tweeted, “Outstanding. Congratulations.” While Rohit Roy commented on Instagram, “Incredible achievement! Congrats vedant and team india !!!!”.
Such a dotting dad! Maddy plays every hat with so much of grace and elegance.
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Remembering Visu: The Luminary Film Maker, On His Birthday

Behold the luminary maestro, none other than the illustrious Director Visu, who is best known as Meenakshisundaram Ramasamy Viswanthan. He was a prominent filmmaker in the Tamil film industry. He was born on July 1, 1945, in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India. In conjunction with his birthday,  let’s take a moment to recall the contribution of the legendary director towards the film industry. Visu began his career as a playwright and stage actor before transitioning to cinema. Initially Visu was an assistant director for the well known director K. Balachander. Director Visu constructs cinematic tapestries that raise the very essence of filmmaking to breathtaking heights with a brush of incomparable aesthetic vision and a phenomenal knack for storytelling.
Visu’s direction is an exquisite symphony of visual grandeur and emotional depth. He orchestrates every picture with an aesthetic elegance that captivates the senses and transports the spectator into a dimension of profound cinematic experience with a subtle touch. His particular visual language demonstrates his ability, as he expertly manipulates light, shadow, and colour to create a canvas that fluctuate with life and significance. Beyond his aesthetic prowess, Director Visu’s narrative mastery is unrivalled. He controls the strings of emotions like a maestro leading an opus, masterfully integrating laughter and tears, joy and despair in a skilled choreography that captivates the audience. His scripts, meticulously crafted and infused with profound insights into the human condition, have a global resonance that strikes a chord deep inside the spirit.
Image source: Times of India
Firstly, Visu made his acting debut with the Tamil film “Kudumbam Oru Kadambam” in 1981 directed by S. Muthuraman. Later, he started his career in directing movies. He became well-known for his distinct storytelling style, which frequently centered around family dramas and social themes. His films were notable for their realistic depictions of everyday life and powerful language. Some of his popular films includes “Samsaram Adhu Minsaram”,  “Manal Kayiru,” and “Dowry Kalyanam”. Because of their realistic characters and interesting narratives, these films struck a chord with the audience.
Visu’s contributions to Tamil cinema have received numerous honors. For his film “Dowry Kalyanam” (1983), he earned the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director. He also received National Filmfare Award for Best Film and National Film Award for Best Popular Film for his “Samsaram Adhu Minsaaram” movie in 1987.
Apart from directing movies, Visu also contributed to television medium. Visu became a television talk show host, hosting shows such as Arattai Arangam and Makkal Arangam, which were highly successful for almost 15 years. It was a like a debate show where people from the society come up to present points supporting a highlighted topic.
Image source: Marubadiyum Pookum Blogspot
Visu was well-known for his ability to combine humour with drama in his films. He frequently represented the problems and ambitions of the middle-class society, which made his novels accessible to a broad audience. He also frequently penned the screenplays and language for his films, demonstrating his writing prowess.
The skilled actor and director passed away on 22nd March 2020 at the age of 74 in a private hospital in Chennai. Visu was suffering from multiple health circumstances, including kidney problems, and was seeking treatment for them. He had a cardiac arrest. His demise was a great loss for the Tamil cinema industry.
In the realm of Indian cinema, Director Visu stands as an epitome of cinematic virtuosity, an auteur whose indelible contributions have left an indomitable mark. His legacy, a testament to his indomitable spirit and artistic integrity, shall forever inspire generations to come, as his films continue to resonate and ignite the flames of imagination in the hearts of cinephiles worldwide.
Source: The Week , Times Of India
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Prabhu Deva To Recreate His Magic Dance Number After 25 Years!

Prabhu Deva had become the nation’s craze for his mind-blowing dance moves and invisible act in the iconic dance number, Mukkala Muqabala. The song is from the 1994 Tamil film, Kadhalan.
The film was later dubbed in Hindi as Humse Hai Muqabala. Prabhu Deva, who is also known as the Indian Michael Jackson is all set to amaze us again with the recreated version of this song.

It has been learnt that the iconic song is being re-created for Remo D’Souza’s upcoming film Street Dancer 3D that stars Varun Dhawan and Shraddha Kapoor in the lead. Confirming the same Varun took to his social media and wrote, “Back after 25 years. Can’t wait for you to see the magic @PDdancing has created. Had goosebumps while watching him now I will be quiet”

Back after 25 years. Can’t wait for you to see the magic @PDdancing has created. Had goosebumps while watching him now I wil be quiet 🤐 #SD3 https://t.co/VqHBeoefo6
— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) May 31, 2019

More updates to follow!
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Get Set Cook – Anu Hassan’s Latest Online Cooking Show Is Here!

What can’t Anu Haasan do?
Yes you heard that right! Anu Haasan has a new cooking show with Just For Women; a magazine known for celebrity gossips and lifestyle trends.
In her digital debut, Anu Haasan will be sharing her love for home cooking as well as her easy to follow recipes.

The series is set to kick off with it’s first episode releasing exclusively on the JFW online YouTube channel on February 5th. Anu will be bringing the first of her many recipes, tips and tricks .
She has a new episode every week.
You can check the teaser here.
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“Urumee Melam” Masana Kali Fosters Friendship and Unity During Recent Thaipusam Celebrations

As a citizen of a multiracial homeland, it is our responsibility to forever safeguard and cherish the unity that we enjoy.
Born with sensibilities far removed from Indian ethos, several Malaysians have nevertheless danced their way into the hearts of Indian classical music connoisseurs.
Malay boys & Chinna Rasa Urumee Melam Masana Kali have played a unique role in enriching the musical heritage of the country. Who’d have thought they’d be able to nail the ancient form of folk music brought to Malaysia by Indian labourers years ago?
Eventually, their performances garnered the attention of the devotees who were fulfilling their vows at Sri Subramaniyar Temple, Batu Caves.
Check out the full video below:

The prosperity enjoyed is the direct result of Malaysians’ willingness to practice the spirit of unity amidst the diversity of the religions, races and cultures being the bedrock of our beloved homeland’s prosperity.
Every now and then, we come across a heinous incident that threatens to destabilise the country’s peace. However, this time around, the audience were left awestruck by the sneak peak video, which portrayed Malaysians to be more connected than they had been in previous months.
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Yogi Babu A Writer Now?

Yogi Babu, also known as Kollywood’s recent favourite comedian turns into a screenwriter. Yogi Babu mentioned that he penned the story, screenplay and dialogues for his upcoming film. He will also be casted as the lead role.
Yogi Babu became even more famous after this role in kolamavu kokila.
Yogi Babu has played many roles and rose to fame very quickly. He has a strong fan base and everyone is eager to know how did he fall into this avatar of writing.He is also expected to feature alongside Superstar Rajnikanth as well in his AR Murugadoss directorial Darbar which begins today.
The movie will be directed by Rajasekar and produced by Romeo Pictures Raahul. The film is expected to hit screens on Pongal 2020. The details on the cast and crew are yet to be confirmed.
More updates to follow.
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Shruti Haasan On Her Break From Films; Talks About Her Alcohol Addiction!

Shruti Haasan is finally back with a bang. She has a Hollywood series in hand and is doing her next in Kollywood too with actor Vijay Sethupathi titled Laabam. While she is back to looking at scripts, she had disappeared from the public year for over a year until now. Shruti had still been in the limelight due to her personal life when her ex-boyfriend Michael Corsale confirmed their breakup.

In a recent interview with Lakshmi Manchu, the actress opened up about all the things she was dealing with and the time she needed to cure herself. Lakshmi Manchu asked her,
“I know you’re a big-time whiskey lover but nowadays you are not having anything. When we first met, we had gone to my favourite restaurant and now I come to know that you’ve stopped having everything, tell me what exactly happened?”
To which Shruthi answered,
“Yeah, I was a big-time whiskey lover. I have taken a break and decided to stop everything. This is a new change for me.”
Lakshmi further enquired if alcohol withdrawal affected her physically and mentally to which Sruthi replied,
“Actually, I was unwell and I did not tell anybody. I thought it is personal and I did not share my illness with outsiders or friends. I underwent a medical condition and was trying to heal myself. I don’t care what other people have to say. I took one-year’s break because I’ve been doing the same and similar roles. In fact, I have only one type of connectivity with my audience. But I strongly feel if I have a healthy mind and a healthy body, I can deal with everything going on in the outside world.”
Related:  Vishnu Vishal Denies Being Part of D50It takes courage to commit to sobriety and a huge risk to speak out about it. Shruti Haasan has always been someone who has lived her life in her own terms.
Watch the interview here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPfSX7TwTMg
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SRK Encourages The #MeToo Movement; Everything Will Be On Record Now He Says!

Superstar Shah Rukh Khan believes the #MeToo movement may have started in the West but it has given voice to the women across the globe, including India, to share their stories of abuse and harassment.

He says the movement has shone a light on the mistreatment of women in work space.
“It started from there… in the West and it gave voice to women to come out and talk about something that may have happened some years back… It gave them enough support to come out with their stories.
“The greatness of this movement is that in the future, we have to accept that people do mistreat women in most fields than not, it has been a conversation everywhere,”
The actor hopes the change is here to stay.
SRK says that in the cinematic world and media world it has made the world a little more aware now. He believes the main thing is that people are aware that this is not going to go untouched if somebody behaves in an improper manner.
When asked if Indian commercial films have touched upon such stories, Shah Rukh said while mainstream cinema has not delved deep into the subject, the parallel cinema has always held the fort.
“We don’t do it in the depth and the seriousness with which one should do it. I would always be a hero in the film, be on the side of empowering a woman but maybe we sometimes lack depth.
The actor, however, said the combination of entertainment and engagement is needed and there should be more films like Dangal, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Chak De! India “.
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WATCH: Vada Chennai Teaser Trailer

The first teaser of the highly anticipated Indian movie, Vada Chennai, starring Dhanush has dropped. This movie will mark the third collaboration between acclaimed actor Dhanush and acclaimed writer-director Vetri Maaran. The duo previously worked together on Polladhavan and also Aadukalam. The latter movie, in particular, showed the world what a brilliant actor Dhanush really is. Now, after seven years, the duo is collaborating once again.

#vadachennai teaser !! One step closer towards my dream project. My sincere thanks to all my fans for all the wishes and blessings. My pillars of strength. Love you all. https://t.co/Y1hz3zvrED
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) July 28, 2018

In an interview with Firstpost, director Vetri Maaran previously mentioned that Vada Chennai will not be a gangster drama as fans initially speculated.
“It’s a film about society. The story chronicles the lives of people inhabiting a village for over 35 years. Since we have so much to narrate, we thought it could be made in two or three parts. We will take the final call about the next part after seeing the response for the first film.”
Vada Chennai is set to hit the big screens in September.
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Dhanush Will Reprise Prithviraj’s Role In Ayyappanum Koshiyum Tamil Remake!

Tamil film producer Kathiresan, who has given hit films like Jigarthanda and Aadukalam, recently announced that he will be producing a new film featuring choreographer-turned-director Raghava Lawrence in the lead role.
Recently, his production house, Five Star Creations LLP, has also bought the remake rights of hit Malayalam film, Ayyappanum Koshiyum, starring Prithviraj and Biju Menon in the lead roles. The Tamil remake of the film is likely to go on floors by the end of the year and an official announcement will be made soon.

Interestingly, actor Dhanush, who had earlier worked with Kathiresan in films namely, Aadukalam and Polladhavan, has apparently expressed his interest to reprise Prithviraj’s role in the remake.
Ayyappanum Koshiyum was about an ego clash between a police officer, played by Biju Menon, and a retired havildar, essayed by Prithviraj. The film went on to receive appreciations from both the audience and the critics.
Meanwhile, Dhanush is currently shooting for his second Bollywood film, Atrangi Re, directed by Aanand L Rai. He will be sharing screen space with Akshay Kumar and Sara Ali Khan for the first time. The makers are planning to release the film for Valentine’s Day 2021.
The Asuran star is also working on Mari Selvaraj’s film titled Karnan.
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EXCLUSIVE: Pavithra Panirselvam – The Biker That Won Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2018

Pavithra Panirselvam was always conscious of her smile. A year after winning the much coveted Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2018 pageant, the 25 year old cannot stop smiling, and she has the personal development programs of the pageant to thank.
Currently pursuing her Masters in Educational Psychology while working in the student affairs department, Pavithra has wonderfully balanced her work and study commitments with the community service projects organized by Miss MalaysiaIndian Global. Pavithra talks to Varnam about her reign as Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2018.

Varnam (V): Congratulations on your win! How has your year been?
Pavithra (P): Thank you! It has been such a wonderful eye opener. Before the pageant, I had only helped out with community service projects as the committee member. Working with an organization that has been focusing on such projects for twenty years has taught me so much.
V: What made you join the pageant?
P: Two of my friends signed me up without my knowledge! But it was my brother who really encouraged me. I remember him telling me, “You’re a good student and an excellent debater, but can you join a beauty pageant?”
I got the call form Mrs Rani (Mrs Pushparani, the founder of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global), and I was shocked. It felt like a good opportunity coming my way, and I just wanted to prove to my brother that this is something I can handle. (laughs) It was a really good challenge for me – a beauty pageant, for a biker who only wears sweaters to class!

V: Kudos to your brother for challenging you! How has the pageant and your year as the pageant winner changed you?
P: I used to be this wild, loud girl. I’m a biker, and I was raised to believe that in order for me to survive in this touch world, I need to be reckless, wild and most importantly, loud.
When I participated in the personal development programs of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global, I learnt that I have the potential to be better. I was taught when to be loud and when to lower my volume, but still get the point across.
V: Did you feel a dissonance, as if you were being asked to change who you are?
P: Initially, I felt that way. It was almost, “Why should I change, shouldn’t I be accepted the way I am?” As I participated in the workshops, it dawned on me that I am still the same person, these workshops were making me the best version of myself. In fact, they didn’t stop me from being my reckless, wild, loud self, it was more of there is a time and place to be reckless.
As I participated in the workshops, it dawned on me that I am still the same person, these workshops were making me the best version of myself.

V: What was one of the beautiful experiences you garnered during your reign as Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2019?
P: My visit to a slum in New Delhi, India was one of my most cherished experiences. We had raised funds with the Global Outreach Program, and we went to present it to the slum dwellers there. It was a life changing experience for me. The people there are so poor, they don’t have enough food for themselves, and yet, they want us fed. It was beautiful. Their warmth is something I will never forget.
V: We understand that each of the top 5 finalists have to conduct a community service project during their reign. Tell us a little about the project that you conducted.
P: We organized the Holi Colours Charity Run earlier this year at the Padang Kawad, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Selangor. We roped in the students of UPM and Asia Pacific University to volunteer and to be a part of a fun filled day for 120 children from 6 different shelters across the state. About 800 people were involved in the event.
Pavithra and the top 5 finalists of Miss Malaysia India Global 2018 at the Holi Colours Charity Run held earlier this year
The run was conducted in aid of the Kapar C3 Upliftment Center for at-risk kids. We generated funds to start a year long English and Financial literacy workshop and training in collaboration with UPM for the kids.
For someone who usually just helps behind the scenes, organizing this run from start to finish was a real learning curve for me. It was no joke!
Mrs Rani guided me throughout the planning and execution phase, she was a real pillar of strength. Gythiri, the first runner up in Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2018 joined forces with me and conducted the educational portion of the day, which was the first half of the program. Another person who helped me out was Tharani, a finalist from Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2017. You would not believe the amazing sisterhood that has supported me all the way!
A volunteer running with one of the kids during the Holi Colours Charity Run
V: Interesting you should mention that, sisterhood is a concept that’s foreign to our community, as women are constantly pitted against each other by films and other media. Has Miss MalaysiaIndian Global made you look a female friendships differently?
P: That’s obviously not true! I have always had good female friends, but I was taken aback by the sincerity of the women I met in Miss MalaysiaIndian Global. We are all so different, and yet the chemistry we shared was unbelievable. With the pageant, I have built a sisterhood with like-minded women. They are women I can count on, women who celebrate each other’s victories, and savour our collective success.
V: Did the Holi Colours Charity Run turn out as you envisioned it?
P: It didn’t actually! There was a thunderstorm right before the run, which was a dampener. I felt like the 6 months of my hard work was being washed away thanks to the rain. But it turned out fine, the kids had a wonderful time, they painted the holi colours on a wall and they really enjoyed themselves with the clown and other activities we had planned.

V: That’s a nice turn of events! Ms Mohanaapriya Sina Raja (Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2001) mentioned that this happens quite a bit, where a finalists’ workshop does not go according to plan, and how you deal with that is an experience in itself.
P: It certainly is! It just goes to show that things may not always turn out the way we want it to, but it will all work out at the end of the day. My main aim for the event was for the kids to have a great time, and that is exactly what they did. We also managed to raise sufficient funds. Mission accomplished!
V: We hear that you were very hesitant to smile before the pageant…
P: (laughs) You know, before the pageant, I could not even bring myself to smile, baring my teeth. Now, I feel like my smile is my biggest asset. It’s not that people didn’t find my smile attractive, it’s just that I thought people won’t like it! I realised that it was all in my head.

And it doesn’t end there. I’ve always felt like I am too skinny, so I never wore sleeveless clothing. The pageant gave me the confidence to experiment with clothes. Before, I would always be in sweatpants, and Mrs Rani would always tease me by calling me the homeless girl! Now, I make an effort to be presentable, and put on some makeup when I go out.
V: So is makeup a necessity for you now?
P: It’s safe to say that I am equally comfortable with and without makeup now. I understand that it works to enhance my features, and I’m not reliant on it, or anything. You’d be surprised, before the pageant, I had no clue how to even apply eyeliner!

V: Any advice to the girls who want to be the next Miss MalaysiaIndian Global?
P: If you are joining this pageant for the title, please don’t waste your time. Join this pageant if you want the biggest takeaway in your life. The women behind the scenes of the pageant work very, very hard to bring out the best in every participant. It is only right that you pay it forward with your own community service work!
The finals of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2019 will be held on the 22nd of September. To sponsor or attend the event, please email mmicareassoc@gmail.com. Until then, keep up with the pageant updates on Instagram here.
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WATCH: Mona KV Brings Malaysian Visual Artists Together for a #DontRushChallenge

Artist Mona KV has come up with the idea #dontrushchallenge featuring Malaysian artists and their sketchbooks with the theme Unity in Isolation.
Twelve other artists who appeared alongside Mona KV are Haris Rashid, Eryn, Aaron Chew, Muhammad Nur Syafiq, Sangeetha Dnez, Shany Ahmed (Manje), Gladys Teo-Simpson, Anisa Abdullah, Khairulizham, Rupa Subramaniam, Thineswari and Jietwong.
Shankar Kumar and Alliance Studio assisted Mona to compile the individual videos filmed in the artists’ respective homes.

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Amy Jackson Supports Breastfeeding; Says That She Is Prepared For It!

The World Breastfeeding Week is on till August 7, and many moms, including celebrities have taken to different social media platforms to endorse breastfeeding.
Many of them list out the benefits both the child and mother obtain from it. Amy Jackson is the latest to join the bandwagon.

She tweeted, “It’s World Breast Feeding Week & with the help of my antenatal classes I feel totally prepared to be a breastfeeding mamma! There are so many health benefits for babies, plus beautiful bonding between mother & child. I’ve heard it’s not always smooth sailing but I’m determined!”

It’s World Breast Feeding Week & with the help of my antenatal classes I feel totally prepared to be a breastfeeding mamma! There are so many health benefits for babies, plus beautiful bonding between mother & child. I’ve heard it’s not always smooth sailing but I’m determined!
— Amy Jackson (@iamAmyJackson) August 2, 2019

Amy Jackson and her fiance George Panayiotou; are still deciding about the venue to tie the knot soon.
Sameera Reddy was another actress who was vocal about the same. The actress, who gave birth to a child on July 12, often used to post pictures of her pregnancy on her social media account. She also spoke about women who have struggled with the problem of low milk production.
Neha Dhupia, who is breastfeeding her eight months old child Mehr, also hit headlines as she spoke about the issues women face while feeding in public.
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Viswasam Teaser For Sid Sriram’s Kannaana Kanney

An emotional Nayanthara, a proud vetti-clad Ajith and a cute Baby Anikha are seen in the video song promo of Kannaana Kanney from the upcoming Viswasam.
We fell in love with the magical collaboration of Sid Sriram and D Imman the day the song was released.

The film, produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, that is set to hit screens for Pongal 2019 will feature a star-studded cast including Nayanthara, Jagapathi Babu, Thambi Ramaiah, Yogi Babu, Vivekh, Robo Shankar and Baby Anikha.
Watch the teaser here:

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KL Gateway Mall & i-Soho Shah Alam Shutting Down Due To COVID-19 Outbreak!

A sharp rise in COVID-19 cases in recent days has been quite an alarming one yet!
Twitter is all abuzz with current updates on the latest COVID-19 cases. Netizens have been expressing concern over cases arising from the pandemic, hitting the three-digit mark.

now imagine nusentral and pyramid. I am getting way worried cause this was exactly the first wave started and we didnt take it serious enough and its happening again now.
— ⛓ mallu papi ⛓ (@shyxmm) September 27, 2020

The management of i-Soho building in Sekyen 17 here announced today that a worker tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday, but assured the public that it has since sanitised and disinfected the entire mall as a precaution.
The announcements were made on their respective official Facebook Pages and you can check out the announcements below. The area will be temporary closed this week starting from today (Monday, 28th September) till 4th October.

In a statement today, it was reported that a staff from the Menara Suezcap 1 Office was suspected to be COVID-19 positive, however the person has now tested negative. The person was reportedly in close contact with an individual who had recently returned from Sabah. The office will remain temporary closed until further notice.

Due to the increase of COVID-19 cases over the weekend, Istana Negara is expected to issue an official statement this evening. What could the statement be about? We hope it’s not a second wave of lockdown!
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin during an address to the nation last week said that the government would not hesitate to impose another movement control order (MCO) should COVID-19 cases continue to rise.
Stay safe guys and please adhere to the SOPs (standard operating procedure) required as we fight COVID-19!
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Groove with DJ Mastermind, Masta Joe and DJ Jay on JUMPSTART!

Do you miss listening to your favourite DJ spin?
Woodmark Events and Segairama Sdn Bhd are going to help you with that! Jumpstart, a live streaming event will be held tomorrow, the 27th of June 2020 from 7.45 pm. The three DJs featured are DJ Mastermind, Masta Joe and DJ Jay.
The live streaming will be done over the Woodmark Events YouTube and Twitch channel.

This event was conceptualised with two objectives. To create quality content for the Malaysian Indian market and to support the many DJs who’ve been hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Switch Lockup, Stylomannavan, G Crak and Balan Kashmir will also be rocking the stage. This all male show is the first ever Malaysian free livestream DJ concert. The question is, are you ready for it?
Watch this LIVE on Woodmark Events’ YouTube channel here and Twitch here.

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Life of Vengkat – En Kaadhal Neeyadiye: A Feel Good Mellifluous Song That You Should Listen

This mellow song will pilot you on a slow-paced voyage with heart-fluttering lyrics.
Spearheaded by RJV Entertainment in association with Fain Frames, this lyrical music video is all you need to listen to after a gruelling day. Aptly titled “Life Of Vengkat – En Kaadhal Neeyadiye”, this song will indeed be the comforter for you as it takes you on a tranquil voyage with heartwarming lyrics.
IMAGE CREDIT: DEEPAK FAIN
Anba‘s inducing voice will drive you into a lovely-tingling trail throughout the entire song. This singer-composer has a one-of-a-kind uniqueness where he captures the hearts of listeners with his mellifluous voice, which adds an alluring feel to the song.
Penned and composed by the singer himself, he undoubtedly proves that he has what it takes to be a great music composer. He has euphoniously composed each and every bit of this song to perfection. The lyrics are absolutely soothing to hear.
Another key element that will keep you hooked on this tune is the compelling sound of the piano and flute. Conceptualized and directed by Deepak Fain, this entire lyrical video is just pleasing to watch. Every single stills in this video embodies the genuity.
Upon release, this track drew a storm of positive feedback from listeners.
IMAGE CREDIT: RJV ENTERTAINMENT YOUTUBE
This enthralling music video was released on rjv entertainment’s Youtube channel, check it out:

Huge applause for the great effort taken by the entire team in producing this pleasing music video:
Album / Music Video: Life of Vengkat
Concept / Direction: Deepak Fain
Lyrics / Vocal / Composed by: Anba
Produced by: RJ Vengkat Khan (RJV Entertainment)
Cast: RJ Vengkat Khan, Sutha Uthayakumar, Naventhiran Thandapani
Related:  Happy World Environment Day! To Celebrate Mother Nature, here are 5 Soothing Tamil songs about the Environment.Crew: Kuganathan Thiruselvam
DOP / Cuts / Colour / VFX / SFX / Designs: Deepak Fain
Make up artist: Rupatharsini Shanmugananthan
Stills: Karthick Tps
BTS: Ghiri Raj
Mixed / Mastering: Boy Radge
Post Production: Fain Frames
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Kajal Aggarwal Will Have Her Wax Statue At Madame Tussauds Singapore!

Kajal Aggarwal announced that she’s honoured to have her own wax statue at Madame Tussauds Singapore. Sharing the news on Twitter, Kajal wrote an emotional post.
 “I remember going to Madame Tussauds as a child and being so fascinated with all the figures that I’ve always admired and been in love with. Overwhelmed to be amongst them. This feels like a fabulous culmination so far and a great way to start the new decade on a good note,” she wrote.
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“The insane hours of hard work and personal sacrifices, all feel worth it. Forever thankful to all of you,” she further added. Kajal’s wax statue will be unveiled on February 5, 2020. She will be present to introduce her wax figure to the world.
On the career front, Kajal is currently shooting for Hindi film Mumbai Saga opposite John Abraham. She was recently signed for Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2; however, recent reports suggest that she’s no longer part of the project.
On signing Indian 2, Kajal had said: “I’m really thrilled to be part of the project. I’m quite excited about my role and the skills I will get to learn on the job. I see signing Indian 2 as a step up in my career.”Kajal is rumoured to have been replaced by Rakul Preet Singh in Indian 2, which is being directed by Shankar. The film also stars Siddharth and Priya Bhavani Shankar in key roles.
Kajal also has Tamil remake of Kangana Ranaut’s Queen awaiting release. Titled Paris Paris, the film has been directed by actor-filmmaker Ramesh Aravind. Kajal also has a Hollywood project in the pipeline. An Indo-American collaborative production, the film will star Telugu actor Vishnu Manchu in the lead.
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WATCH: Suriya And Mohanlal Strike Terror With Kaappaan

Suriya will be taking on a role like never before in his upcoming film Kaappaan. The teaser of the film, released yesterday, suggests that the actor will play a terrorist.
Directed by KV Anand, Kaappaan features an ensemble cast comprising of Suriya, Mohanlal, Arya, Sayyeshaa, Samuthirakani and Boman Irani.
The teaser appears to hold its ground with plenty of controversial dialogue, including Suriya being likened to a Naxal (communist) at the very end. The action packed scenes look believable, which is a refreshing change for a Suriya movie.
The teaser however, does have its pitfalls. Mohanlal refers to Suriya as a sleeping tiger who has been awakened, and there’s also a pathetic snippet where Arya proposes to Sayyeshaa, his wife in real life.
All in all, Kaappaan looks to be an entertainer, where the focus might actually be on the story, and not on Suriya. The film is set to hit the screens in August.

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WATCH: Harish Kalyan Plays A Sperm Donor in Dharala Prabhu

The trailer of Harish Kalyan starrer Dharala Prabhu is out! In what may be only the second Tamil film on sperm donation, the Bigg Boss Tamil contestant is joined by veteran actor Vivek. Dharala Prabhu is helmed by Krishna Marimuthu, former assistant of director AL Vijay.
The trailer betrays a romantic comedy with Vivek encouraging Harish to be a sperm donor to help couples who are battling with infertility. Tanya Hope stars as Harish’s love interest. The film also stars Anupama Kumar, RS Shivaji, Akalya Venkatesan, and Kumari Sachu.
The well-cut trailer is uplifted by a funky background score, credits of eight composers roped in to handle the music. They are Vivek Siva and Mervin J Solomon, Oorka The Band, Inno Genga, Sean Roldan, Bharath Shankar, Kaber Vasuki, Madley Blues and Anirudh Ravichander.

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BGW’s Neeyum Naanum Enjoys Successful Opening Day

First of all, it’s September already?? Yes it is.
After a long wait, Bala Ganapathi William’s debut directorial venture Neeyum Naanum has finally hit cinemas nationwide on the 20th of September.
Many local movie-goers and fans of Bala Ganapathi William made it a point to attend FDFS – first day first show – which led to a successful opening of the movie. In fact, it was reported that GSC Nu Sentral opened an additional three halls to cater to audiences wanting to watch the movie.

It’s definitely encouraging to see such positive response from local audience for a local Tamil movie, and hopefully the support doesn’t wane.
Neeyum Naanum centers around the trials and tribulations of love, and it stars Bala Ganapathi William and Jasmine Michael in leading roles. Go watch it in cinemas now!
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5 Thoughts Every Amma Has Had This MCO

Mothers Day couldn’t have come at a better time. This year, it comes just as we reach the purported end of the government imposed movement control order (MCO) to contain the Covid-19 pandemic
This is 53 long, long days of being teacher, home organiser, meal decider, cleaner, cook, coffee/tea maker, designated grocery shopper, dishwasher, activity planner and referee. She is all of these on top of her day job or business, while trying to juggle a healthy lifestyle and self improvement. And you are exhausted after reading just this one paragraph.
Here are 5 thoughts every Amma has had during the MCO
“Ugh, I need to wake up now,”
Sleep is a luxury when you’re an Amma. Remember that day many moons ago when you woke up thinking of that piece of homework or assignment that was due the same day. Remember how much you wanted to continue sleeping, but you knew that it was time to wake up and get to work.
That is how Ammas feel on a daily basis, especially when everyone is going to be home and she needs to juggle her job alongside the household chores.
“I wish they’d help me”
Amma’s frustration is exacerbated by Appa, who doesn’t feel the need to help while she’s slogging in the kitchen. For him, it is more important to watch the many WhatsApp videos he’s received, at the highest volume of course, while chomping on his favourite variety of kacang.
The kids are glued to their phones, laptops and tablets, and Amma is not sure if they are doing school work/working or pretending to do so, she was sure she caught a glimpse of a Facebook page on the older one’s device.
And then there is the washing up, which is further complicated by Appa, who has now moved on to gobbling mangoes to pass the time, leaving strips of mango skin in the sink because in his mind, it is a magical self-cleaning kitchen appliance.
“What do I cook today?”
The age old question that many generations of Ammas have faced, almost always not knowing what to do until push comes to shove.
Having to cook a meal for an entire family is no joke, especially if it is being done alone. The whims and fancies of all in the household need to be appeased, and that in itself is a challenge. When one person doesn’t eat fish and the other retches at the thought of chicken, what do you do?
Related:  Mother’s Day Special: A Message For My Dear Amma“The MCO is so stressful!”
As mentioned earlier, the MCO has awarded Amma with even more job descriptions than what she was used to. Never did she expect that she was going to have to manage a household and coach the kids from home after their measly hour long session with the school.
Add to that the worries of the household, her own challenges at work and planning the finances, Amma has never been this stressed. To top it off, there are the buffoons on social media who spin the MCO into a productivity contest, saying things like, “This is the time for you to write that novel and get on that fitness regime, because how can you be worthy if all you’re doing is running a household?”
“I love seeing the family together,”
In spite of all these feelings, Ammas love seeing the entire family together. The stress of the day dissipates as she sees her own laughing over a game of Monopoly in the evening, or enjoying a comedy together. That makes it all worthwhile.
If your Amma is with you, help her with the chores not just today, but every single day. There is no point in posting a picture of yourself with her on social media, only to treat her like a maid for the rest of the year. Let’s not take her for granted anymore, guys.
Ammas, if you are reading this, please know that we will help you if needed, please don’t stress yourself out over the little things. And if you need that extra hour or two of sleep, let us know and we’ll do what needs to be done. We love you and are so thankful for all that you do for us! Happy Mother’s Day to all Ammas out there.
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Tamannaah’s Two Upcoming Tamil Flicks in 2019

Tamannaah has switched gears to Telugu films for the better part of 2018. Next year however, things are about to change for the actress. Tamannaah has completed filming for two Tamil movies scheduled to release next year, both of which are in post production.
Devi 2

A sequel of 2016’s Devi, Tamannaah will star opposite Prabhu Deva yet again for this horror comedy flick. Devi 2 is directed by AL Vijay and will also star Kovai Sarala and Nandita.
Devi saw Tamannaah play a meek Tamil housewife in Mumbai who turns into a sex siren when the ghost of an actress possesses her. While the story wasn’t much to go on, the film fared well among the masses. Tamannaah bagged the Best Tamil Actress award at the Asianet Film Awards the same year. Devi was simultaneously filmed in Telugu as Abhinetri and Hindi as Tutak Tutak Tutiya.
Devi 2 is slated to release in the first quarter of 2019.
Kanne Kalaimaane
Tamanna Udhayanidhi Stalin Kanne Kalaimaane Movie First Look Pictures
Kanne Kalaimaane is a village drama that will see Tamannaah paired with Udhayanidhi Stalin. The film is written by Seenu Ramasamy. The film is produced by Udhayanidhi under his production company, Red Giant Movies.
The filmmakers have released a few posters for the film, and it looks like the audience can be assured of a squeaky clean rural story with minimal weight given to Tamannah’s character.
And yes, the phrase ‘Kanne Kalaimaane’ is the first line of a famous song from Moondram Pirai, starring Sridevi and Kamal Hassan. The director of the film, Balu Mahendra, was the mentor of Seenu Ramasamy.
Related:  Audio Launch Update For Superstar Rajinikanth's JailerThe first song from the film has been released. Enthan Kangalai Kanom composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by Sooraj Santhosh of Masala Coffee fame. Check the song out here.

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Arrest Warrant Issued Against Arya?

Avan Ivan is arguably one of Bala’s best was released back in 2011. The movie starred Arya and Vishal in the lead roles and Maestro Ilayaraja was in charge of the music.
However, we presume there’s also some people who are disappointed with the film, angry or triggered by it because there’s a case was filed against Arya and Bala at Tirunelveli’s Ambasamudram court. The charges are that they wrongly portrayed the Singampatti zamin in the film.

The court ordered the respective party to appear for hearings on several occasions but to no avail. The court has now issued an arrest warrant against Arya and director Bala as well after several hearings.
Watch this space for more updates.
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Mafia: Chapter 1 Review – The Talented Dhuruvangal Pathinaaru Filmmaker is Missing

Karthick Naren is a talented filmmaker. His first feature film, Dhruvangal Pathinaaru, was so rich in minute detail, the world so fully realised, you couldn’t help but be intoxicated by the goings-on even when some of the puzzle pieces didn’t quite fit perfectly when you sit down and think about it after. I will never forget the scene where the less-than ancillary police officer character realises he’s forgotten his cap in the apartment he was conducting an investigation in. It’s an unimportant moment, one that most writer-directors would not even include in their screenplays, forget leaving it on the chopping room floor. But Karthick Naren understands that a scene like that adds texture and makes the world feel lived-in and real.
Karthick Naren was only 22 years old when Dhruvangal Pathinaaru was released which made sceptics wonder if it was just a ‘lightning in a bottle’ situation. Maybe Lady Luck had planted a wicked kiss on the nether regions of the rookie filmmaker. But Dhruvangal Pathinaaru is not the kind of film that happens because of sheer dumb luck. It’s the kind that announces a young man as a filmmaker we should keep our eyes on with great intrigue. The past couple of paragraphs are going to sound pretty damn ironic in just a second because I just watched his second film, Mafia (well, third since his second Naragasooran is struggling to find a release) and I’m genuinely shocked that it’s made by the same filmmaker.

Mafia doesn’t have an auteur behind it. It’s generic, not just in terms of story, not just in terms of its screenplay but the direction as well. The shades of the Dhruvangal Pathinaaru director isn’t faded, it’s completely vanished into thin air. Mafia is nothing but a compilation of music videos and slow-motion shots weaved together with a plot that’s thinner than a pornstar’s g-string.
It follows Arun Vijay’s Aryan, a Narcotics officer who’s on the hunt for a high-level drug lord, DK (Prasanna). Karthick Naren has said that he’s inspired by the Netflix series, Narcos. Aryan’s ringtone is the opening title soundtrack of that fantastic series (a slightly on the nose easter egg if you ask me). But it’s difficult to see what exactly about Narcos he was inspired by. Where Narcos sucked us into the dirty, dusty and sometimes luxurious world of the Mexican cartel, Mafia has… neon lights? It’s difficult to say as there’s little to no worldbuilding in the film.
But while that’s a bummer, it isn’t the main problem. After all, Karthick Naren has said that he’s just used the underbellies of the drug world as a backdrop to tell his mainstream ‘cat & mouse’ story (a story with some sort of pursuit, usually involving a cop and a criminal).

All great ‘cat and mouse’ movies have an interesting cat and an intriguing mouse. They have suspenseful scenes where the cat (and the audience) discovers new information that works our brain. It has sequences of pure thrills where the cat almost catches the mouse, but the mouse is always two steps ahead (think of the Poker scenes in Casino Royale). It definitely needs to have scenes where the cat and the mouse face each other and exchange interesting lines of dialogue that sends the audience into a high (think of the exchanges between Bond and Silva in Skyfall). None of which are present in Mafia.
What we do get is a bunch of slow-motion shots with loud music accompanying them. First Aryan gets a whole hero-introduction package — a car drives into the frame in slow-mo, closeup shots of Aryan’s knuckles on the steering, his shoes, his back before finally revealing his face. But Arun Vijay isn’t a STAR in the same vein as Rajinikanth, Vijay, Ajith or even Dhanush. He doesn’t have fervent fans jumping over gates and breaking down barriers at ticket counters to buy a First Day First Show ticket. So, the slow-motion hero-introduction scene with fragmented body parts means nothing.
Instead, the film needed sequences that inform us about and make us get firmly behind the character. But character writing is non-existent here. We learn everything there is to know about Aryan through a voice-over and a generic montage (he shoots people, kicks people, does some low-level drug busts, kicks more people). After which, we get no character development.
During the montage, we also get introduced to Aryan’s teammates (Priya Bhavani Shankar & Bala Hassan). You’re told that they’re good friends and a fully functioning unit. But not once does Aryan actually have a conversation with them, only to. Most of the time, they don’t even respond. (I guess we have to be happy that the Priya Bhavani’s character isn’t written as some loosu ponnu who just fawns over the leading man and shows up on screen once in a while to sway her hips during dance numbers. But how can we really be happy when she’s less interesting than Kajal Agarwal’s character in Mersal?)
This type of lazy writing is extended to the villain character too. Prasanna’s doesn’t get much to do beyond stand around with pursed lips and look cool. Which is what 99.9% of this film is: Standing around looking cool. There’s barely any riveting exchanges between hero and villain. There’s no psychological tension or drama. The only nice bit of dialogue between hero and villain (the lines about jungles and lions we hear in the trailer) are part of two different background song sequences that play out like music videos.

I kept waiting for something compelling to happen. Sequences of pure suspense. Maybe a few smart twists and turns. And this is the most shocking part about Mafia given the director’s first film. Nothing compelling happens. There’s no sense of discovery. Nothing to make you sit upright in anticipation. Well, not until the rousing big reveal at the end. But again, the tease of a bigger universe means zilch when the journey leading up to that point has been uneventful.
Mafia is just a straightforward action movie (that thinks it’s something more). There’s nothing wrong in that. After all, over the past few years, we’ve seen what’s essentially a franchise centred around gun-porn and ass-kicking orgies that play out like beautiful pieces of adrenaline-pumping art. I’m of course talking about the John Wick franchise. Indonesia’s The Raid comes to mind too. But Mafia isn’t even inspiring in the action department. Karthick Naren seems to be under the impression that the number of slow-motion shots is directly perpendicular to the quality of an action set-piece. So, instead of getting wonderfully choreographed, hard-hitting, pulsating blocks of glorious violence with only specific moments in slow-mo, we get long-stretches where entire fights take place in slow motion. At one point, I got out of my seat, ran up the stairs and asked the projectionist if he reduced the playback speed by accident. He just stared at me like I’m a moron.
Word of the day: Slow-motion.
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Yogi B Records A Song For Jayam Ravi’s ‘Bhoomi’!

Yaaass!
It was recently revealed that the title of Jayam Ravi’s next directed by Lakshman, which was tentatively titled ‘JR25’ has been titled Bhoomi. It is known that D Imman is composing the music for the film, while the lyrics are by Thamarai and Madhan Karky.
Music director D Imman has revealed that rapper Yogi B has sung a song for the movie. The popular rapper had earlier sung a sung song for Imman in Jayam Ravi starrer ‘Tik Tik Tik’ as well. The buzz is that the film deals with agriculture and its collapsing stature owing to the corporate world.

Roped in brother @iamyogib for an energetic track after #TikTikTik for @actor_jayamravi ‘s Next #Bhoomi Directed by @dirlakshman Produced by Home Movie Makers ! lyric by @madhankarky Praise God! pic.twitter.com/GKE6e7S9Wb
— D.IMMAN (@immancomposer) October 14, 2019

Thank you @immancomposer brother for this opportunity. I had wonderful time recording this. Love the track. 🙏🏽 https://t.co/OCu7qAGXea
— Yogi B (@iamyogib) October 14, 2019

Produced by Ravi’s mother-in-law Sujatha Vijayakumar’s own production house Home Movie Makers, Nidhhi Agerwal of Savyasaachi fame plays the romantic interest of Ravi in the film. The shoot for the film is currently in progress. Jayam Ravi is associating with director Lakshman for the third time after their successful outings in Romeo Juliet and Bogan.
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Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Is Coming To Malaysia!

And we are not joking at all!
Popular comedy reality TV show, Kalakka Povathu Yaaru, will be bringing comedy and hysterical laughter in a special tour to Kuala Lumpur on 30 March 2019 at the Malawati Indoor Stadium.
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Star Vijay TV’s Kalakka Povathu Yaaru has become one of the most sought after comedy show as it showcased innumerable talents in the field of humour and comedy over the years. The show has served as a stepping stone for many aspiring talents, including comedian-turned-actor Sivakarthikeyan, to springboard into the prestigious Kollywood film industry.
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The contestants and judges of Kalakka Povathu Yaaru and the Siricha Poochi team promise 3 hours of howling laughter with the talented bunch of funny people at the Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Tour In Malaysia. Anchors, Erode Mahesh, Priyanka and Thadi Balaji, and comedians, Tiger Thangadurai, Vadivel Balaji, Pugazhenthi & Nanjil Vijayan from Siricha Pochi Team will be spearheading the evening to leave us all rolling in the aisles in a fit of laughter.

Kalakka Povathu Yaaru contestants Azhar, TSK, Naveen, Aranthangi Nisha, Pazhani, Dhina, Sathish, Bala and Vinoth are also set to be performing in Kuala Lumpur at the Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Tour organised by Milky Way Studios.
Azhar & TSK in action
The Kalakka Povathu Yaaru Tour will adding some local flavours into their show as they feature Malaysian talents Rabbit Mac, THR Uthaya, Dharshamini, Puvanan and Mahen Vigadakavi. One of the highlights of the show will be a comedy debate between the local Malaysian artistes and the Kalakka Povathu Yaaru team!
For ticket purchase and other enquiries, head over to MyTicket.Asia

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Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre Supports Well-Being Of Children With Life Threatening Diseases Through The Make-A-Wish 2023 Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre (“SKSMC”) partnered with Make-A-Wish Malaysia, a non-profit organisation, to support its mission to provide hope, strength, and joy to children battling life-threatening diseases through its Make-A-Wish 2023 Annual Charity Golf Tournament.

This annual fundraising event is aligned with the hospital’s core values of serving communities. By partnering with Make-A-Wish Malaysia, SKSMC hopes to reach more children battling life-threatening diseases and provide them with both emotional and financial support for their overall well-being.
In keeping with this, SKSMC joins Make-A-Wish Malaysia in bringing positive impact and transformation to the lives of these critically ill children. As one of the main sponsors, SKSMC had donated a total of RM25,000 to grant the wishes of children.
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Make-A-Wish Malaysia Royal Patron Her Royal Highness Tengku Datin Paduka Setia Zatashah binti Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah said, “As the Royal Patron, I have watched Make-A-Wish Malaysia grow from strength to strength, reaching bigger milestones each year.  All these would not have been possible without donors such as Southern Acids (M) Berhad  and Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre who placed their trust in Make-A-Wish Malaysia. For that, we thank you.
“With the pandemic years behind us, Make-A-Wish Malaysia resumed our mission and is set to grant 160 wishes this year. That’s at least 3 wishes per week – a tall order for a team of just five staff but with your continuous support, we are confident of providing a life changing wish experience to these 160 families around the country.”
Make-A-Wish Malaysia Chairman of the Board Datin Linda Ngiam said, “On behalf of the  Board and staff of Make-A-Wish Malaysia, I wish to extend my deepest gratitude to our main event sponsors; Southern Acids (M) Berhad and Sri Kota Specialist Medical Centre for  standing by our tournament for the 2nd year. With such an amazing combination, we are  confident to achieve our 2023 goal.”
SKSMC Hospital Director Madam Tan Suet Gan said, “SKSMC is truly honoured to serve  as the main sponsor of the 2023 Make-A-Wish Charity Golf Tournament. Through this  initiative, we wish to support Make-A-Wish Malaysia’s mission to provide life-changing hope, strength, and joy to children battling life-threatening medical conditions. As a hospital that values patient care and well-being, we believe that hope can be a powerful motivator for children in need of fortitude and comfort. Together with Make-A-Wish, we are on a quest to be a beacon of light by granting the wishes of children from all walks of life.”
This year marks the 13th anniversary of Make-A-Wish Malaysia and their milestone of granting over 800 wishes since 2010.
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Stiff From WFH? This Couple Is Here to Help!

The founders of Wellborne Physio Centre have taken to social media to share some tips for the many of us working from home.
Physiotherapists Prithy and Selva have started a new video segment on their Instagram profile, where they do simple stretches and workouts with the hashtag #workoutfromhome.
Those of us crouched over our laptops at home, check this out!
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Darkeys & The Keys Touch A Huge Fan Base In Italy With Thousands Yearning For A Concert In Town!

The Malaysian King Of Pop; Darkeys & The Keys have been a celebrated band from the 90’s showered with fame that has extended to the current millennial. This band has been among one of the first rock bands to be birthed in our country, establishing their very own rock genre Sambarock as an emblem of identity.
Latterly, creating a craze on an online platform, a YouTuber from Italy, Mark the Hammer with over 520k subscribers flickered an enormous beam of stardom over our local Hiphop stars!

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He recently took to his official YouTube page to express his reverence of awe watching the vibrant pop energy derived from their pre-eminent song back from the year 2013, “Puli Puli”.
The reaction from the Italian youtuber got many Italians famished with an unexpected craze and adornment for Darkeys & The Keys!
The glint of reaction from his YouTube channel drew many from the nooks of Italy flooding over the comment section of the video song “Puli Puli” requesting the band to perform a concert at their very own country.
What a stellar moment of felicitous astonishment for Darkeys & The Keys!

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The video has made an outburst of more than a million views growing with an exploding comment section from commenters around the globe!
Darkeys & The Keys have made uncountable mind-blowing performances on various stages in Malaysia. Many of their songs have been one of the best to get anyone grooving to the catchy killer beats! They have a powerful tempo, a melody that is catchy, and easy sing along lyrics.

One of their evergreen hit is Akkamage, an all time favourite one can often hear playing at events and local waterholes! Crowned as the unbeatable well esteemed King of Music, Darkeys & The Keys has been one band cherished by our fellow Malaysian Indians for decades.
We hope once this pandemic meets its end, we would be able to witness the band make an indelible historic mark relishing Sambarock on Italian shores!
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Karma Yoga, A Soul Illuminating Journey By Sakthi School of Yoga Batch 11 Students

When the word Karma is mentioned, it is typically associated with something negative or bad. We hear phrases like “Karma is a boomerang,” which is usually used when something bad happens. Now, let me explain what the word “Karma” actually means.
Karma literally means “action” in Sanskrit, from which the word was derived. As a result, the word’s meaning extends beyond “good” or “bad.” Nowadays, we are easily distracted and misinterpret the word due to the trend of overusing the word without considering the context.
While most people focus on the negative connotation of the word these days, I’d like to take you on a journey through this read with a group of Sakthi School of Yoga students from batch 11 to perform something called “Karma Yoga.”
Picture credit: SK Durai’s Instagram handle
Sakthi School of Yoga, founded by Master SK Durai, is well-known for teaching Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga. Not only that, but over the years, this school has produced over 200 yoga students, and they are currently on their 12th batch of Yoga Teacher Training Course.
As part of their syllabus for completing their Yoga Teacher Training Course, they will be required to participate in an activity known as “Karma Yoga,” which translates to “selfless action performed for the benefit of others.”
Aside from “Karma Yoga,” Hinduism also has two other classical spiritual paths: Bhakti Yoga and Jnana Yoga. The Bhagavad Gita mentions all of these spiritual paths in detail.
But what intrigues me is that these students are not only seeking their theoretical knowledge but also putting it into practise on their path to becoming yogis. According to the team, this project is typically carried out in old folks homes or on beaches, where they would practise Karma Yoga by cleaning the area and assisting in other ways as needed.
Picture credit: Latha Mangeshkar
However, it appears that this is the first batch to plan to conduct this activity in a cow farm, the New Godruma Dhama Farm in Lanchang, Pahang. As I previously stated, this Karma Yoga is more than just visiting the location; the student will be required to perform a selfless act of service there by bathing and feeding the cow, cleaning the cow barn, and planting around the area.
Picture credit: Latha Mangeshkar
According to the Bhagavad Gita, Karma Yoga purifies the mind. Similarly, apart from the benefits of flexibility and mobility, Yoga in general aids in the purification of the mind. So, does yoga have any significance in relation to the Gita?
To respond to this question, one of the farm’s executives, who is well-versed in Gita, stated that;
“Yoga is more than just the physical attributes of the body; it is a connection between the Jiva and the Supreme. There are various types of yoga that can be used to establish this relationship or connection. That is when Karma Yoga comes into play, in which the activity is done to the satisfaction of the Supreme.
He also claims that this “Karma Yoga,” or selfless act, can be performed anywhere and at any time. We live in a very modern world where we don’t often see cow farms to conduct this activity. However, he asserts that any activity performed to please the Supreme without expectation or gratification is considered Karma Yoga.
Related:  Isha Yoga Centre is Organising a Yoga Festival on June 24th and 25thIt can be as simple as cleaning our home, cooking for our family, or even donating to a small charity. If our motivation and inspiration behind the activity is dedicated to satisfy the Lord or the Supreme, then it will be considered “Karma Yoga.”
There is no such thing as the best type of Karma Yoga practise, according to him. In fact, “Karma Yoga” refers to any activity aimed at pleasing the Supreme.
Picture credit: Latha Mangeshkar
He says;
“When we do this activity, it not only affects us on a human level, but it also satisfies our soul on a spiritual level.
We live in a material world, but the soul is something very spiritual. In the end, one can only be satisfied if it is left in its natural habitat. Similarly, in this material world, we cannot satisfy the soul by pursuing materialistic things.
That is why Karma Yoga is cultivated. We, as humans, are so preoccupied with material things that we forget to feed our souls. We will transform our material activity into something spiritual by practising Karma Yoga. In that case, this soul will naturally achieve eternal permanent fulfilment and find peace and contentment.
Not only did learning a very refreshing knowledge about the misconception of Karma open my eyes, but it also changed the perception of the students who were present.
Picture credit: Latha Mangeshkar
There were 32 students altogether and their ages ranged from 18 to more than 40 years old, but they all contributed equally to this project regardless of age, and they were all eternally grateful to be able to share this new type of Karma with their other batchmates on their journey to become Yogis.
I hope those who read this have a better understanding of the subject and I also recommend going to the New Godruma Dhama Farm in Pahang to experience bliss in your heart. The environment and people there are super welcoming.
Picture credit: Latha Mangeshkar
Joining the team on this journey was a huge blessing for me, and I felt like my heart was so connected to nature. This will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. On that note, I wish all of the Sakthi School of Yoga‘s batch 11 students the best of luck on their spiritual quest to become Yogis.
To learn more about Sakthi School of Yoga, go to their website and follow Master SK Durai on Instagram for updates.
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Haripriya Talks About Her Experience Touring With A.R. Rahman

If you’re familiar with the Indian music scene, you might have caught wind of a young 17-year-old songstress Haripriya, who went on tour with the legendary, Oscar-winning composer, A.R. Rahman. But who exactly is she? And how on earth did such a young girl manage to go on tour with an internationally renowned composer and still finish up all her school homework (I was skipping classes and using crushed Coca-cola cans as football at that age)?

Haripriya was one of the finalists of the fourth season of Airtel Super Singer Junior (an Indian — and when I say Indian I mean from India — singing competition). While she ultimately didn’t win the competition, it was her eargasmic voice that captivated musicians throughout the country, particularly A.R. Rahman, who then took her under his wing.
Yesterday, I got the chance to ask Haripriya a question at the Mojo Projects Retro Rahman press conference. When asked what was her experience like to go on tour and share the stage with the legend, the bubbly 17-year-old had this to say, with nervy glee:
First of all, I was the youngest member in the group. So that made me very nervous. But it was such a great experience as he’s a legend. A great musician. I was nervous all the time and not used to the schedules either. When it was nearing midnight, I will get very tired and start dozing off, but I’ll try my best to stay awake (laughs). A.R. Rahman sir will ask me to sing one line, then he’ll look at me and say, ‘okay. We’re done.’ It was a great experience that I learned a lot from, like Hari Haran sir and SPB (S. P. Balasubrahmanyam) sir. I never in a million years would’ve even dreamed of performing with them. It was truly a blessing.
Well, Haripriya, the world is truly blessed to hear you sing!
Related:  In Celebration Of Unnikrishnan's Birthday, Here Are Top 5 Of His Songs Haripriya will be singing classic A.R. Rahman songs alongside the likes of Unnikrishnan and Unni Menon tomorrow (7th July 2018) at the Retro Rahman concert by Mojo Projects at Hotel Istana, Kuala Lumpur! See you guys there.
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Know More About The 63-Year-Old Tamizh Library In Sentul

If you are versatile in Tamil and are looking for suitable reading material, or simply want to improve your knowledge and understanding of the language, pay a visit to the ‘Khutub Khanah Muthamizh’ library in Sentul.
This 63-year-old library in Sentul is led by P. Raman, 59, and as per a Facebook post, the place is lovingly cared for by the librarian, Ms Vasuki.

This library was established on 14th April, 1958, by 19 ambitious Indians who worked At Sentul railways.
Muthamizh Tamil Library Official Facebook.
In an interview with FMT, Raman stated:
Originally from India, they had a discussion and came up with the idea to open a library. So, they found a small place in Jalan Ipoh for a monthly rental of $22.50.
But overtime, they outgrew the space as their stock of books grew larger. That’s how they came to be in Jalan Sentul in 1974, Raman says, raising the funds needed so they could settle the higher rental here.
Selected members would actually travel from house to house during Thaipusam and Deepavali asking for funds. They even held special movie nights.
The library holds 22,858 books from different authors around the world and 2,008 books from local authors. Here you will find books on religion, literary, scientific poetry, fictitious and historical subjects.
Beaming with pride, Raman says;
We are currently in the process of launching an e-library to enable easier access to our books. So far, we have worked through 600 books from Malaysian authors.
We were honoured to have the Indian High Commissioner visit us in 2019 and donate 19 books written by Abdul Kalam. We also have some very old books, those that are even out of print in India itself.
He states that membership is only RM50 and that as a member, you are allowed to borrow a book for two weeks.
Muthamizh Tamil Library Official Facebook.
If you don’t want to become a member, you can always visit the library and read the books. Just remember to place the book on the shelf before leaving.
According to Raman, the library has 810 members and can comfortably accommodate 50 to 60 people at any given time.
We have many university students who come here for research purposes especially for their thesis – we even have students all the way from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) in Tanjong Malim, Perak.
There are also three Tamil schools in the vicinity so we do get quite a number of students. Last week, some parents brought their kids here to research characters for a school play.
Raman further told FMT,
We are currently in the midst of approaching parents and schools to allow the students from nearby schools to study here once a week. We are also in talks with an association who proposed the idea of a mobile library.
Raman smiles as he recalls a friend’s prediction that libraries would soon become obsolete because books were now available to all through their phones and computers.
Raman wholly disagrees, saying, “I believe a library will continuously play an important role in our education and I can definitely see Muthamizh Padippagam flourishing and serving Malaysians for many years to come.”
For more details, contact the library at 03-4041 2279 or muthamizhpadippagam@gmail.com. If you are keen to visit the library, click here to find out where it is.
Source: Free Malaysia Today
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Kumbh Mela Festival; Its Not A Celebration But One That Helps Wash Away Your Sins

The largest human gathering in the world is said to take place every 12 years in India. During the 55-day festival season, a staggering 100 million people descend to Allahabad by the Ganges River, with 10 million bathing in the Ganges on the first day alone.
Most Hindus in other parts of the world are unaware of the Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu festival. It is believed, however, that taking a dip in the holy Ganges will simply wash away all their sins and cleanse their soul.
The normal Kumbh Mela occurs every three years, the Ardh (half) Kumbh Mela occurs every six years at Haridwar and Allahabad (Prayag), and the Purna (complete) Kumbh Mela occurs every twelve years, based on planetary movements, at four locations: Prayag (Allahabad), Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik.
After 144 years (and 12 ‘Purna Kumbh Melas), the Maha Kumbh Mela is held in Prayag.
The location of the Kumbh Mela is determined by the positions of the Sun, Moon, and Jupiter in different zodiac signs during that time period.
Having said that, here are five facts about the distinguished Kumbh Mela festival:

In 2013, the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad drew a record crowd of approximately 10 crore people!
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The festival has been going on for over 2000 years! The first written evidence of the Mela can be found in the accounts of Chinese traveller Xuanzang, who visited India during King Harshavardhana’s reign.
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Several holy men from various Hindu faiths attend the Mela, including Nagas (who don’t wear clothes), Kalpwasis (who bathe three times a day), and Urdhawavahurs (who believe in putting the body through severe austerities). They come to the Mela to carry out sacred rituals for their respective groups.
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The origins of this Mela can be traced back to a time when the gods lived on Earth. Sage Durvasa’s curse is thought to have weakened the gods and wreaked havoc in the world.
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They began churning out the nectar of immortality with the help of the asuras on Lord Brahma’s advice. When the asuras realised that the gods would not share the nectar with them, they pursued them for 12 days. During this time, some of the nectar fell at the four locations where the Kumbh takes place.
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Kumbh Mela is not a celebrative festival, but rather a religious ritual that many people believe washes away our sins, as mentioned earlier. However, the pandemic has constrained this sacred event in a variety of ways in order to control the spread of coronavirus.
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63-Year-Old Chiranjeevi New Photo-Shoot Is Proof That He Doesn’t Seem To Age; See Pics!

Chiranjeevi did a photoshoot for daughter-in-law Upasana’s magazine BPositive and the result shows how the veteran actor still looks impressive.
Actor Chiranjeevi has stunned fans with his age-defying look in his latest photo-shoot for daughter-in-law Upasana Konidela’s magazine, Bpositive. The actor has graced the cover of the magazine’s latest edition.
Upasana took to Twitter and wrote: “Embracing age with grace. The immortal megastar Chiranjeevi nails the cover of Bpositive! Check out Mamaya’s (father-in-law’s) candid & inspiring conversation. It’s super cool.”

Embracing Age with Grace. The immortal Megastar Chiranjeevi nails the cover of Bpositive ! Check out Mamaya’s candid & inspiring conversation. It’s super cool 🙏🏼 really happy to be sharing this Thanks @DabbooRatnani for this amazing shoot.👍🏻 @Apollolife #MegaStarChiranjeevi pic.twitter.com/v1K2eI41Jz
— Upasana Konidela (@upasanakonidela) August 4, 2019

Upasana went on to thank well-known celebrity photographer Dabboo Ratnani for the shoot.
In his interview, Chiranjeevi opened up a lot of things. He also went on to confirm that his upcoming magnum opus Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy will hit the screens worldwide on October 2.
In the film, Chiranjeevi will be seen playing Kurnool-based freedom fighter Uyyalawada Narasimha Reddy. It also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Anushka Shetty, Nayanthara, Tamannaah Bhatia, Sudeep, Vijay Sethupathi and Jagapathi Babu among others in important roles.

“It has always been my dream to play Bhagat Singh. Despite being offered the role back then, I couldn’t play it for several reasons and it was later played by several of my counterparts. It was played by several actors across languages. I regret missing out on an opportunity to play the role because I don’t think anyone wants to make a film on him today,”

Being produced by Ram Charan on a whopping budget of Rs 150 crore, the film has music by Amit Trivedi. Originally, AR Rahman was signed for the project but he opted out citing lack of time due to other commitments.
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Maha Shivaratri: The Legends Behind The Great Night of Shiva

Adhi Yogi. Parameswara. Nataraja. Shankara.

These are some of the many names of Lord Shiva, the third deity in the Hindu triumvirate (trimurthi). The three Gods in the Hindu pantheon are Brahma, The Creator, Vishnu, The Preserver and Shiva, The Destroyer. Shiva guards time, destruction, wellbeing, art and benevolence. He is the ultimate God in Shaivism, the patron of Yogis and the protector of Vedas. The Hindu unit of time denotes that the Universe is regenerated every 2,160,000,000 years upon Lord Shiva’s destruction at the end of the cycle, allowing a new creation to occur.
The 10th century artwork from Bihar showing the trinity of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma
The Maha Shivaratri is an annual Hindu festival observed in honour of Shiva just before the arrival of summer. The festival that translates as “The Great Night of Shiva” is observed by devotees from around the world in a multitude of practices and acts of devotion. The Maha Shivaratri is mentioned in ancient holy scriptures including the Skanda Purana, Linga Purana and Padma Purana.
Devotees performing a milk bath for Shiva Linga

There are many legends that surrounds the significance of observing the Maha Shivarathri. In Yogic practices, Shiva is not viewed as a Divine God but rather the first teacher, the Adhi Yogi. On the Maha Shivarathri, the northern hemisphere of the planet is positioned in a way that causes a natural upsurge of energy. This is why the Maha Shivarathri is a nightlong festival. To compliment the upsurge of energy, it is important to keep the spine erect vertically to allow the flow of energy.

The 112-ft face of Adiyogi at Isha Yoga Center

In other legends, the Maha Shivaratri, is considered the night of Shiva’s Dance. Nataraja, the Lord of Dance, is the depiction of Shiva as the cosmic dancer. On Maha Shivarathri, Nataraja performs the Tandavam, a dance that is the source of the cycle of creation, preservation and dissolution. Shiva’s consort, Parvathi, the mother of The Universe, performs the Lasya in response to the Shiva Thandavam. The Lasya is the complete opposite of the vigorous Shiva Thandavam; gentle, graceful and even, erotic.

Shiva & Parvati

Another legend depicts that Maha Shivarathri is the day Shiva consumed poison!
During the Samudra Manthan, gods and demons churned the Ocean of Milk using Mount Mandara as a churning rod, and Vasuki, the King of Sepents, as a churning rope. The Samudra Mathan was conducted to obtain the nectar of immortality and has been widely spoken about, even in Japanese and Chinese mythology. Before the nectar or immortality appeared, a potent and deadly poison filled up the atmosphere and choked all mortals and immortals. Shiva consumed all of the deadly poison and held it in his throat till he turned blue. This is why Shiva is also known as Neelkantha.

Illustration of Samudra Mantha

The Maha Shivarathri is believed to be the day of union of Shiva and Parvathi. Parvathi, daughter of the King of Mountains, Himavan, is said to be a reincarnation of Shiva’s wife, Sati. Shiva retired to the Himalayas after being overcome by grief upon hearing about Sati’s immolation. Parvati won Shiva’s heart through devotion and their union is celebrated every year as Maha Shivarathri. Some texts ties this story with the Samudara Madhana stating that Parvati held Shiva’s neck so that the poison would not spread to his body.

Parvathi, daughter of the King of Mountains, Himavan

Despite the many legends that surround the origin of the Maha Shivarathiri, the solemn festival focuses on introspection, meditation, fasting and social harmony at the nightlong vigil. Through the discovery of Shiva, one reflects upon their virtues of self-restraint, honesty, peace and forgiveness.

A festival of contemplation

During the Vigil Night of Shiva, Mahashivaratri,
we are brought to the moment of interval
between destruction and regeneration;
it symbolizes the night
when we must contemplate on that which
watches the growth out of the decay.
During Mahashivaratri we have to be alone
with our sword, the Shiva in us.
We have to look behind and before,
to see what evil needs eradicating from our heart,
what growth of virtue we need to encourage.
Shiva is not only outside of us but within us.
To unite ourselves with the One Self
is to recognize the Shiva in us.

—The Theosophical Movement, Volume 72
Om Namah Shivaya.

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Community Service Leader, Paul Sinnappan Passes Away At 71

Dr. Paul Sinnappan who is fondly known as a passionate social activist who fought for the poor and a pioneer in educating children in the early 1970s passes aways at 71. According to his son Arul Prakash, he succumbed due to health ailments.
He has shaped the lives of Indian community from the early ’70s when he started his career as a coach, trainer, activist, and speaker, as well as his speeches, novels, and essays. Throughout his career, he emphasized the importance of education to the rubber plantation workers as it plays a major role in developing our nation.
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A song which he used to sing to the plantation workers:
Vellakara Aatciyile, Rubber maram thotathile, Kooliyaga vanthavane, Un nelama enna, Un nelama enna, adimai vailkai vaalathe, neeyum sernthu poradu. (What is the fate of the plantation worker, stop living this oppressed life and join in the struggle.)
Sinnappan introduced the people surrounding him to the field of coordinating, highlighting the significance of leadership – not the leader – and leadership principles such as integrity and reverence for the community we were organizing at the time. He showed us how to help the less fortunate by encouraging and inspiring them.
The Varnam team extends our sincere condolences to Paul Sinnappan’s kin in this tough moment.
Source: Malaysia Indru
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Soundarya Rajinikanth Receives Backlash For Sharing A Picture Of Her Son Swimming; Deletes The Picture!

Soundarya Rajinikanth recently married actor-businessman Vishagan Vanangamudi. The couple, who went on a honeymoon trip to Iceland, has been sharing pictures from their vacation of late.
Soundarya shared a picture with her son; however, she deleted it after some time.
Here’s why! She today took to her twitter handle to share a picture of herself along with her son Ved, where they can be seen posing in a swimming pool.

She captioned it as, ‘Teach them early … and they learn to shine by themselves !!! #Swimming is an essential activity !! #TeachThemYoung #KeepThemActive #WaterFun #EnsureSafetyAlways #NeverLeaveThemAlone #Motherhood #Bliss.”’
However, she soon received a backlash for the same for enjoying in the pool while Chennai is going through severe water scarcity.
Taking cognisance of the same, she immediately deleted the photos.
Removing the picture, she apologised for the same with her fans on the social media. She wrote, ‘Removed the pictures shared in good spirit from my #TravelDiaries considering the sensitivity around the current #WaterScarcity we are facing . The throwback pics were to emphasise the importance for physical activities for children from a young age only #LetsSaveWater.’

Removed the pictures shared in good spirit from my #TravelDiaries considering the sensitivity around the current #WaterScarcity we are facing 🙏🏻. The throwback pics were to emphasise the importance for physical activities for children from a young age only 🙂🙏🏻 #LetsSaveWater
— soundarya rajnikanth (@soundaryaarajni) June 30, 2019

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