Hair Removal Ain’t Just A Girl Thing, But Men Seem To Dig It Too

Hair removal has been practised for thousands of years and is not a modern phenomenon. When the subject of hair removal comes up, it is only addressed to women. Hair removal is no longer just for women; it is now very common among men as well.
The book Encyclopedia of Hair: A Cultural History says that in ancient India Hindus shaved their faces and pubic area, and in ancient Egypt men and women would shave their heads as a practical way to keep cool and prevent lice.
While the practice of removing hair has remained the same, the method of removing hair has however evolved over the centuries. The methods have changed due to people’s various needs and the influence of technology.
So, regardless of gender, here are a few hair removal methods that everyone should be aware of:
Shaving
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This is one of the simplest and most straightforward methods for hair removal. It is a lifesaver in an emergency because it is not time-consuming. Shaving is best for legs, arms, and facial hair, according to studies.
Pain: 1/10
Duration of regrowth: 3-5 days
Potential side effects: Ingrown hair, itchiness, razor burns, pigmented skin
Waxing
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You can do it yourself at home or hire a professional to do it in a salon. Many women use this hair removal method to remove hair from the bikini area and the upper lip. Having your hair waxed by a professional may be a costly option to consider.
Pain: 6/10
Duration of regrowth: 2 – 3 weeks
Potential side effects: Temporary bumps, rashes, redness, allergic reactions
Threading
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Initially, this method is a very common to remove eyebrow hair by professional. Many people are now doing it at home with the help of YouTube. Threading is also a hair removal method that appears to have originated in India and Central Asia.
Pain: 8/10
Duration of regrowth: 2 – 6 weeks
Potential side effects: bruising, swelling, bleeding, slight pain threaded region
Tweezing
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Tweezing is a cost-effective and simple way to remove stray hairs. It isn’t always the safest or most effective way to get rid of unwanted fuzz on your face and body, though.
Pain: 8/10
Duration of regrowth: 2-3 weeks
Potential side effects: general pain, watery eyes while threading, redness, swelling
Hair Removal Creams
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Hair removal cream, also known as depilatory cream, is one of the most underrated methods to remove your bushes. It has a creamy consistency which makes application easy and dissolves your hair cuticles, before removing them painlessly.
Pain: 1/10
Duration of regrowth: 4-5 weeks
Potential side effects: allergy reaction, skin damage, chemical burns, tingling sensation
Laser
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Laser hair removal is aimed at many hairs simultaneously in an area. Before you see any difference in the amount of hair you have you might need several treatments. The removal of laser hair may be constant or semi-permanent. In some cases, hair can just be softened instead of removed.
Pain: 1/10
Duration of regrowth: isn’t typically permanent but may be long-lasting
Potential side effects: pain, discomfort or tenderness, scarring, crusting, blistering, bruising or swelling
Epilating
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Epilation is a hair removal method that removes the hair from the root by using a bunch of small tweezers that work together when moving over the skin.
Pain: 8/10 (pain level might decrease over time)
Duration of regrowth: 2-3 weeks
Potential side effects: Bumps, Whiteheads, Swelling, Red Dots, Bruising, Pain and redness
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Vijay Sethupathi & Nayanthara Boycott Prestigious Film Awards. But Why?

The 65th edition of the Filmfare Awards (South) kicked off at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre on Saturday evening.
The award show is considered to be one of the most prestigious event in the South Indian film industry, but it made headlines for the wrong reasons.
The Filmfare Awards was boycotted by most stars from the Tamil film industry, including the likes of Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi who were supposed to receive awards for best performance.

According to the Nadigar Sangam, “In the past, there have been several film related functions, award ceremonies, dance programmes and television programmes in which actors have participated and many have performed in such functions,”
“However, in recent times, such functions have taken a commercial twist, and are conducted as a means to generate huge revenues for such organising entities. Considering the above, it had been officially resolved in Nadigar Sangam special meeting that actors should participate only in functions in which they are paid, or only in functions where the organising entities contribute donations to Nadigar Sangam and Tamil Film Producer Council.”
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“This practice and decision has been communicated clearly to Filmfare Awards organisers in view of the function to be held in Hyderabad on June 16, 2018. Since the organisers of the event did not cooperate and come forth with any positive response, the same was communicated to our members,” the association said.
However, despite the boycott, many other A-list stars were present at the show – including Amala Paul, Catherine Tresa, Prasanna, Sneha, Aditi Balan, Madhavan and Nithya Menon.
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Samantha, Shruti, Ramya & Aishwarya Bring Life to Raja Ravi Varma’s Iconic Paintings

Photographer G Venket Ram has recreated some of the iconic paintings of the 19th century painter Raja Ravi Varma’s for a calendar. He roped in popular south actors Samantha Akkineni, Shruti Haasan, Ramya Krishnan and Aishwarya Rajesh as his muses.

Samantha shared a stunning picture of herself, recreating Varma’s painting of a woman holding a fruit. “Always the best working with you @venketramg… recreating Ravi varmas work for NAAM. So glad I could be a part of this meaningful project .. Thankyou,” she wrote in the captions. Former actor Namrata Shirodkar called her ‘so so pretty’ as Kriti Kharbanda exclaimed ‘Wow!’

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Ramya recreated Varma’s painting of Damayanti. Just like the original, Ramya is seen dressed in a red sari, talking to the swan who told her about King Nala’s love for her. “Recreating Ravi Varmas work for NAAM …feeling blessed thank you @suhasinihasan for this wonderful opportunity and @venketramg your the best…..glad to have been a part of this project,” she wrote with her picture. Actor Khushbu Sundar wrote, “My dear @meramyakrishnan I am seriously thinking of disowning you as my friend.. you are so beautiful that I feel jealous n envious of your beauty.. yenna pannalaamnnu neeye sollu.”

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Shruti Haasan recreated two paintings of Raja Ravi Varma. One is a lady by a river while another is the Rani of Kurupam. She is dressed in a purple sari for one and in a blue, ornate sari for another. “Such an incredible experience shooting for this and such an honour to be associated with this cause !! Thankyou @suhasinihasan Akka for making me a part of something so memorable,” she wrote with the pictures.

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Aishwarya Rajesh also posed for a picture. “It was a fantastic experience working with G Venket Ram (@venketramg) and suhasini (@suhasinihasan) for recreating Ravi varma project for NAAM. So glad I could participate in such a meaningful project,” she wrote. In her photo, she is seen sitting on a chair in a red sari, holding a small bouquet of roses.

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It was released in celebration of Naam Charitable Trust, which completed a decade of work in women empowerment.
Such beautiful photos!
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Practicing Basic Rituals In Temple Can Have A Positive Impact On Your Health

We always make it a habit to visit temples to pray. Temple visits creates a calm environment where we can converse to the higher power and find comfort.
Everyone would agree that going to a temple improves their mood and purifies their heart and mind. Have any of you ever wondered how it happens, though? Well, there are always scientific explanations for these traditions.
Let’s look at how these fundamental practices at temples can benefit you.
Removing your footwear
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It is natural sense to take off our shoes in a sacred space, yet scientifically temples are full of magnetic vibrations and electric fields with positive energy. In old times, temples were designated so that the floor in the heart of the structure served as an powerful conductor of these beneficial vibrations, allowing them to reach our bodies through our feet. So, when entering the core of temple, it is important to walk barefoot.
Lighting camphor
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Usually, the centre of the temple, where the idol is located is dark. When you pray you would see the camphor lighted for for the Aarthi in front of the idol. That is when your sense of sight is activated by the light seen inside the darkness. Following the offering of prayer, you often put your hands over the camphor to make them warm before touching your eyes. Your touch sense will be engaged thanks to this activity.
Applying Sacred Ash
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One of the body’s key nerve points is located on the forehead, between the two brows, The “vibuthi” or “kumkum” is regarded as sacred ash and is thought to hold energy in the body and regulate many levels of absorption. The “Ajna-chakra” are activated when applying the holy ash, which improves the flow of blood to the face muscles.
Drinking holy water
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Commonly, after prayer there would be offering of “theertham” from priest. The holy water was preserved for hours in a copper vessel and contains milk or water dipped in Thulasi leaves. As per Ayurveda, water kept in a copper vessel has the power to balance three doshas (vata, kapha, and pitta) in your body by positively charging in the water. Your taste buds would be stimulated by drinking it from copper vessel. Additionally it could treat various health issues like fever, cough, sore throat, etc.
Walking clockwise around temple
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You must perform “pradakshina”, or walk around the idol inside the temple chamber, in a clockwise direction, after you have finished worshipping in the core of temple. The idol inside the chamber absorbs all the heat, sound, and positive energy vibrations for a predetermined amount of time. When doing pradakshina, you tend to soak up all the positive vibrations.
Over this, elders constantly advise us to visit the temple often and to perform the rituals. Now that you understand the cause of your extreme happy sentiments after visiting the temple, you will do those practices with more insight.

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Nayanthara Pairs With Superstar Rajinikanth For The 3rd Time In ‘Darbar’

Even their titles are apt.
Of course, Superstar Rajinikanth will have to paired up with the Lady Superstar Nayanthara in his next film. Lyca Productions, the production house of Superstar Rajinikanth’s Darbar shared the news in a tweet saying, #Nayanthara joins the sets of thalaivar’s #Darbar today @ARMurugadoss @santoshsivan @anirudhofficial #IdhuThalaivarinDarbar.”

#Nayanthara joins the sets of thalaivar's #Darbar today 😌😇@ARMurugadoss @santoshsivan @anirudhofficial #IdhuThalaivarinDarbar pic.twitter.com/tA7vhVlKBo
— Lyca Productions (@LycaProductions) April 23, 2019

Nayanthara was previously seen with Rajinikanth in Chandramukhi (2005) and in Kuselan (2008). So much has changed in Nayanthara’s career since Chandramukhi and now she is an award-winning actor who was the only female South Indian actor to have made it to the Forbes India Celebrity 100 2018 list.
Nayanthara and Superstar Rajinikanth in Chandramukhi
Darbar director, AR Murugadoss, also joined in on the celebration by tweeting, “Glad to collaborate with #Nayanthara again”, after their previous collaboration in Ghajini.

Glad to collaborate with #Nayanthara again 😊🎉 https://t.co/vhDTYHUFnF
— A.R.Murugadoss (@ARMurugadoss) April 23, 2019

These are definitely exciting times for Nayanthara.

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Why Is Toxic Positivity Bad For You?

Can positivity be toxic? The answer is a resounding YES! Phrases like “Positive vibes only” are clear examples of toxic positivity.

Remember, anything done excessively is detrimental to one’s mental health, that includes positivity as well. This is a recent dark trend.
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Sure many would easily blame social media for this. But remember, the pressure to keep up the image exists only when you give power to it.
You don’t have to be perfect or look a certain way to fit into society’s idea of a person. Likewise, if you do see people who are being overly positive, know that this is a journey for them too. More often than not, people do not realise that they are practising toxic positivity because lines are so blurred.
When a person is overly positive, they could be using this as a form of escape. This simply means that instead of dealing with the issues that they are going through, they trick their mind to think being positive will make their problems would disappear. This is not accurate at all.
Here are some common signs that help you see the toxic positivity:
Hiding your feelings
Some people mask their feelings to escape their reality. This will just delay and make problems worse. They think that just because they are positive, problems will fade away. This is not as simple as an acne scar.
Shaming others for expressing themselves (especially, when it is not positive)
Have you ever felt so frustrated when you voiced your feelings and the person you are confiding in tells you that, “You just need to be positive,” This is so unhealthy because one needs to embrace how they feel and then process it.
Here’s a helpful guide we found online.
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Part of life is embracing the negative experiences. They are inevitable and vital for growth. Have you ever realised how careful you are when you have learnt a lesson the hard way, as opposed to hearing about it through another person’s experience?
It is different because when we go through something negative, the impact may be harder on our mental health, hence making it more difficult  for us to achieve peace.
However, once we are in a better place, mentally, we would be a lot more careful when we allow certain people back in our lives. This won’t happen if we escape and hide our feelings. As cliche as this sounds, with every bad thing that happens, there is always something good that would come out of it.
Part of being a balanced and healthy human simply means that we should be more aware of ourselves and how we interpret the events and experiences in our lives.

If you feel that you are transmitter of toxic positivity, then it’s time to cut it out. Subconsciously, you will be hurting yourself and the people you care about most. Instead of practicing toxic positivity, aim for balance and the acceptance of both good and bad emotions rather than all-or-nothing thinking.
The zero or hundred mindset is a very tricky trait to have. In some areas in life, it is so helpful. Personally, I practise this trait when it comes to loyalty and trust. It is either you are loyal or not, there is not midway to this. However, like every rule, there are exceptions. By having a balanced mind, you will be able to handle a lot more situations in life.
One of the best ways for you to set healthy boundaries with anyone who passes judgment on your authentic experience is to bravely speak your truth.

We get one chance at this beautiful, painful, imperfect life. Let’s embrace all of it.
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Bull’s Eye for Khambeswaran and Team, One More Gold for Malaysia!

National archers Khambeswaran Mohanaraja, Mohd Juwaidi Mazuki and Zulfadhli Ruslan won a gold medal in the men’s compound event at the SEA Games yesterday.
The trio claimed the men’s team compound title by defeating Vietnam’s Nguyen Van Day, Nguyen Tien Cuong and Thach Phi Hung 224-216 at the Clark Parade Grounds, New Clark City.
This marks the third win in three years for Malaysia, we also took home golds in the 2015 Singapore SEA Games and the 2017 KL SEA Games.
20-year-old Khambeswaran substituted Syahrizan Jaafar in the team event. The Penangite made headlines earlier this year when he made our nation proud at the Asian Archery Championships in Bangkok in November. He didn’t disappoint in the SEA Games.
Well done, Khambeswaran!

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Malaysian Indian’s Saree Drapping Style Over The Past Five Generations

Once upon a time, back in the days of estates and ruling nations, our ancestors worked fingers to bone under the British colonialism to build this nation. But we are not going to discuss the colonial period or the sweat of the people in those days.
We are going to talk about fashion, or particularly the saree draping styles of those times.
The saree is definitely one of the most beautiful and elegant garments loved by the fashion industry. Before the modernisation of the Indian woman, these exotic beauties were always draped in a saree.
Saree draping has adapted and changed over the years of evolution due to factors like fashion evolution, women’s mode of jobs, resources, and many others. Now, let’s track through the ‘Five generations on the evolution of Sarees in Malaysia’ which began from 1920 until 2020.
1920
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That is the time when women were not introduced to petticoats and blouses but draped in a saree instead. They wear the saree tied around their chest and wrapped around the body like a sarong, making a blouse or petticoat unnecessary.
These women adorn themselves with a lot of jewellery like septum piercing, leg bangles, and flowers around their bun.
1950
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Blouses and petticoats were introduced here but the pieces of jewellery however have lessened. The saree is also not pleated properly to pin it on the blouse, thus it makes the woman look big in size.
 The pallu of the saree is tucked in the skirt.  This time they have stopped septum piercing as well. They seemed very homely and were into house chores like cooking.
1980

In this era, colours were all deemed to be seen popping and full-on vibrant. Soft silk chiffon sarees were commonly adorned and their hair was either pulled back with a big bump or styled with long plaited hair.
Related:  The Ripple Effect 4.0 : Charity Movie Screening for Hospice MalaysiaBig jhumkas and earrings were the most emphasized element back then. In the 80’s women wore really striking, bright colour lipsticks with a touch of sophistication and elegance in their demeanor.
2000
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This was the birth of the millennial era, ladies were dressing up with mashups from multiple years and styles. The women in this era wore contrasting saree colour with plain short-sleeved blouses.
Ladies wore retro-styled with huge glasses and sideway French braids. This year marks the birth of a complete revolution of style in terms of sarees to ornaments.
2020
Tiabhuva
This is a complete revolution of the saree where women adorned sarees in multiple eccentric ways such as in a ball gown way known as Khan Khan and jumpsuit inspired style by Tiabhuva, worn with a stunning dazzling belt!
How the elegance of a saree has evolved over the years from being tied with no blouses to adorn in a pantsuit manner. Sarees are worn proudly by the women in our society as an emblem of pride and sexiness, fiercely depicting its traditional quality in absolute sheer elegance!
If anything that time has taught us is that, change is the only constant but when it comes to the traditional element, our saree draping has always remained as it is. Years after years, only the style has evolved but not our tradition.
Today 21 December 2020 marks World Saree Day and we could not find a more apt moment to present this video to our Varnam readers. Here is a treat by the Varnam Team for your viewing pleasure.

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WATCH: Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Official Trailer

Everyone is looking forward to Mani Ratnam’s multi-starrer venture, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. The film stars Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay (the villain from Yennai Arindhaal), Arvind Swami (the brother from Thalapathi), Jyothika, Prakash Raj and many many more. And finally, we have a trailer! Quite frankly, it looks fantastic!

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is helmed by industry veteran Mani Ratnam (Thalapathi, Nayakan) and will be lensed by Santosh Sivan who previously worked with Mani Ratnam on Thalapathi, Raavan and Raavanan. Oscar-winning composer, A.R. Rahman will be the film’s musical composer.
While Mani Ratnam hasn’t revealed any major plot points (we don’t even have a synopsis), the trailer does give us a glimpse at the kind of movie this is going to be. It looks like Mani Ratnam is going back to his roots, making gangster dramas based on biblical Hindu epics. Could this turn out to be the best film of 2018? Well, the potential is certainly there. Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is set to hit the big screens on September 28 2018.
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WATCH: The Tune That Was Launched Mid-Air – ‘Veyyon Silli’ From Soorarai Pottru

Sudha Kongara’s Suriya starrer Soorarai Pottru is soaring high even before its release. ‘Veyyon Silli’, took place mid-air on yesterday, in a SpiceJet flight carrying the film’s team members along with 70 children from various government schools who were selected based on an essay writing competition on their “biggest and fondest dreams”.
For all 70 kids, this was their very first flying experience. This event marks the first time that a film’s audio release has taken place inside a flight.
President of SpiceJet Ajay Singh and actor Suriya were present inside the flight for the music launch. The aircraft was reportedly in flight for about 45-minutes, during which time the song’s audio-visual was played to the guests present inside the flight.
At the end of the audio launch, the passengers disembarked at the Chennai International Airport.
A one-minute video of the song ‘Veyyon Silli’ was released online. The song begins with Aparna Balamurali twirling in a rain-drenched street, and has beautifully shot visuals, most of it in slow-motion. The song shows the relationship between her and Suriya’s character.
Suriya, who was last seen in Kaappaan, will be playing the role of a pilot named Nedumaran Rajangam in this film. Based on the life of Captain GR Gopinath, founder of the budget airline Air Deccan, this film has been produced by Suriya’s 2D Entertainment and Bollywood producer Guneet Monga.
Soorarai Pottru also stars veteran Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal, Aparna Balamurali and veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu in crucial roles and has music by GV Prakash Kumar.

All set to board the #VeyyonSilli flight! 😊♥ #AjaySingh #SooraraiPottruSpicejet #SooraraiPottru #AakaasamNeeHaddhuRa@Suriya_offl #SudhaKongara @gvprakash @nikethbommi @Aparnabala2 @editorsuriya @deepakbhojraj @jacki_art @guneetm @sikhyaent @rajsekarpandian @SakthiFilmFctry pic.twitter.com/nPodtZg2ei
— 2D Entertainment (@2D_ENTPVTLTD) February 13, 2020

#SooraraiPottru #VeyyonSilliLaunchMidAir #SooraraiPottruSpicejet pic.twitter.com/0orNeJwOii
— Johnson PRO (@johnsoncinepro) February 13, 2020

Check out Veyyon Silli here
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Bigg Boss Drops Another Promo With A Catchy Beat Featuring Kamal Hassan #SonnabadiKelu!

Bigg Boss Tamil season 4 is a household name that lingers everywhere, as the popular south indian reality show is expected to be released in the first week of October. This show has left an enormous impact among the hearts of fans worldwide, never failing to deliver full on entertainment packed content.
Just as the anticipation grows to when the show will be aired, Vijaytelevision have taken to their own personal Instagram account, releasing the second promo with Kamal Hassan dressed sleek in a suit styled by eminent stylist Amritha Ram.

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The promo is intended to send a social message across to people to get them to listen and behave due to the strict rules brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure the safety of all. The video is choreographed by a Bigg Boss ex-contestant, Sandy Master whom always amazes fans with his brilliant and addictive choreography.
Crew members present on the set are seen well equipped with face masks and are adhering to strict safety measures due to the global deadly pandemic, as India holds the highest COVID-19 cases currently.
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Amritha Ram, the official stylist of Kamal Sir in the show Bigg Boss for all seasons is a well known figure gifted with a luxurious sense of style. She is known to rub shoulders with many acclaimed artists of the industry, such as Shruthi Hassan, Dhanush, Dulquer Salman and others from the Kollywood movie scene.
She has also made an announcement detailing on the outfit to be worn by the legendary actor On Her Twitter Page, To which she describes him as “Every designer’s Dream Canvas”

https://twitter.com/amritharam2/status/1302498203766607872?s=20
Bigg Boss not only rose to fame brought by the participants and gripping contents but Kamal sir’s style in hosting this show with his own flair, getting the audiences hooked to the screen for the entire period of the programme.

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Bigg Boss season 4 is confirmed to have 30 contestants and all of them would have to undergo a mental health check-up by a professional psychiatrist to certify if they are mentally fit to enter the house.
Only Contestants whom are approved to be mentally fit will be allowed to participate in BiggBoss Season 4!
After finalising, a COVID-19 test will be conducted on the contestants prior to ensuring their safety before entering the house.
Strict social distancing Rules will be implemented to all the entrants and technical crews of the show. If contestants were to fail to follow and are caught breaching the rules, they would face immediate elimination!
This will surely be a distinct show due to the new normal practices. It would be interesting to watch the contestants adhere to the new SOP.
The show is planned to release during the holiday season, promising to deliver great entertainment to its audiences. The house is being built in the suburbs of Chennai and work progress in completing the house by the given time is being done vigorously.
 It excites us, as we wait in anticipation on who will be the next occupants of the home alongside what surprises that might spring forth from the show.
Stay Tuned For More Updates!
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WATCH: Karnan & Vicran Rap for Edwin Louis in Thalapathy Raid

In conjunction with Vijay’s birthday on 22nd June, a special tribute song titled Thalapathy Raid was released earlier this week, composed by Edwin Louis. Joining him on this track are two Malaysian artists, Karnan and Vicran Elanggoven.
Since the video dropped on YouTube channel, it has garnered more than 95,000 views and 2,500 likes within 24 hours.

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Australian-Indian Policy Adviser, Priya Serrao, Crowned Miss Universe Australia 2019

26 year old Priya Serrao is an embodiment of beauty with brains. The Victorian policy adviser was crowned as Miss Universe Australia 2019 in Melbourne and Australian-Ugandan saxophonist, Bella Kasimba, came in as the runner up.

Priya was born in India, raised in the Middle East and moved to Australia at the age of 11. She is a law graduate who now works for the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions in Melbourne and will be a certified solicitor in August. Priya has no prior modelling or pageant experience and the crown was an unexpected surprise for her.

Malaysia will be represented by the eloquent and elegant Shweta Sekhon who has been preparing for the grand finals of Miss Universe 2019.

Congratulations, Priya!

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Ambiga Sreenevasan, An Iron Lady And A Name To Be Reckoned With!

The woman who stood tall, holding the pride of the country, fighting strong and fearlessly for equality, Dato Ambiga Sreenevasan is a lady that knows no fear nor falls for any boundaries that hold her down.

Dato Ambiga, a lawyer and former President of the Malaysian Bar Council, a prominent pioneer of human rights advocacy, is fueled by relentless efforts and a thirst for justice. The fire to fight for equal rights were ignited in her and still blares wild for our Malaysians till today.
She has been openly voicing out her opinions on an equal and fair election that is about to come soon eagerly, being the waking call for us to deem for our rights.
This contentious human is a laureate of Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur honor for France and is one of the eight winners of the 2009 US Foreign Women of Courage Prize, a renowned Malaysian lawyer and human rights advocate.
Formerly President of the Malaysian Bar Council from 2007 to 2009, she was also the former co-chair person of Bersih, an NGO alliance that supports free and fair elections.
Dato Ambiga studied at Convent Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur in 1975 and pursued her studies in University of Exeter with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in 1979 and was called to the Gray’s Inn English Bar in 1980. After serving two UK law firms after graduating, she joined the Malaysian Bar in 1982.

The audacious advocate, who has stepped down from the other duties, is currently the Women’s Aid Organization’s executive committee, and is actively involved in the Orang Asli (Indigenous Persons) Rights Special Bar Council. She also sits on the board of the Securities Industry Dispute Resolution Centre as a Director.
She is currently active in the writing and presentation of many papers and memorandum on questions concerning the law. She is no longer in the public sphere like before, as she never favored the spotlight shone upon here during her rally days.
Nevertheless she gets quite a number of invitations to conduct talks and she does so to educate and spread her knowledge to the fellow public.
Dato Ambiga faced many death threats in her fight for democratic reforms, with even calls to revoke her citizenship, but none of these took down the lady’s spirit to fight for the country.
Her bravery depicts the strong patriotism she has for the nation going all out not allowing anything to break her even after such dreadful threats.
The epitome of success and bravery of this Iron Lady is an example to women to better themselves and achieve great heights in life. Being a female should never hold you down from your dreams.

We salute her bravery and recognize her as an idol. We truly admire this remarkable woman who has certainly made an impact and contributed to the betterment of society.

Dato Ambiga over the recent years, has also taken whatever opposition and challenges that came her way in full stride, refusing to bow down to provocations made by those who have opposed her ideals and beliefs.
Today, we take the opportunity to thank and appreciate her sacrifice at the same time hope to follow in her footsteps by making a difference in our community and society.
Dato Ambiga, we salute you!
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Actor Arya To Choose A Bride Out Of 16 Fans In New Reality TV Show

Who wants to marry Arya raise your hands!
South Indian star Arya will be the focal point of the new reality TV show, Enga Veetu Mapillai, which will air on Colors Tamil TV starting 20th of February.
The reality show will help Arya find the love of his life, in the style of American television series, The Bachelor. The network has already shortlisted 16 girls to star in the reality show, and one of them could very well end up marrying the hunky, muscular actor.

Arya's #EngaVeetuMapillai reality show to find out the marriage pair for the star to be one of the major attractions of about to be live @colorstvtamil Channel. First of its kind for Tamil viewers. pic.twitter.com/RpQjOMZ00U
— Ahimsa Entertainment (@ahimsafilms) February 9, 2018

Colors TV Tamil received over 7,000 applications for the reality TV show on their official site, including applications from married women.
Enga Veetu Mapillai will air starting 20th of February, from Monday to Friday at 8.30pm on Colors TV Tamil in India.
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Be Cautious of This Man Masquerading as a TNB Contractor

Kajang District Police are currently searching for a local man who put on mask as a Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) contractor to “inspect” premises before stealing valuables and cash.
 ACP Ahmad Dzaffir Mohd Yusoff said that the victims have been deceived by the 30 year old man who claims he is a TNB contractor, before seeking permission to inspect the electricity meter at the targeted premises.
In a recent statement the officer said, “The suspect will ask to switch off the electricity meter and tell all workers or owners of the premises to leave to avoid getting injured during the ‘inspection’ process,”
The investigation is currently being carried out by the team. Anyone with any information on the suspect are asked to contact the Kajang District Police Headquarters at 03-8911 4222.
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Syze Does Matter; MC Syze’s Album Incepted Under Newly Launched Label ‘Trigger Happy Records’

Local independent rapper, Ashish Rajahser or fondly known as MC Syze has unveiled the 14-track album Syze Does Matter which was produced under his own and newly established independent record label, Trigger Happy Records.
Syze Does Matter contains the singles;  Selamba ‘with Joe Flizzow and’ ATCL (A Thing Called Love),’ consisting of 14 songs, all of which were released a day ago.
Apart from his rap journey, the 40-year-old rapper also navigates the ups & downs in the pulsating & sometimes dangerous Kuala Lumpur neighbourhood, Brickfields in his new release.

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MC Syze who has been in the industry for 16 years has announced the release of his album by quoting lyrics from the album:
‘Here To Stay’: “It did feel once like a dead end job / Or like a dead end road / That’ll never lead me up top / Like shooting in the dark, no hope for hip-hop / Ignored those thoughts and still I never stopped”.
Some of the top stars in the Malaysian hip-hop scene will appear on the project, including Sophia Liyana from DeFam, the de facto president of Malaysian Hip Hop, Joe Flizzow, and other local talents such as Psychomantra and Dan $hiv.
Singaporean producer Fauxe is also featured on the song, singing on ‘It Ain’t Over’ (which was first released in 2019) and presenting a version of ‘Dancin’ from Syze’s 2008 chart-topping hit, which is the bonus track of the album and titled ‘Dancin’ Refix’.
MC Syze who has been in the hip-hop scene since 2004, gives the impression that Malaysian hip-hop is heading in the right direction.

ATCL (A Thing Called Love) which unveiled on 9th July 2020, was the lead single of this record and has garnered over 130,000 unique plays in almost 50 countries, including the USA, Canada, Germany, Switzerland, Singapore and, of course, Malaysia.
During their concerts in Malaysia, he opened for Kanye West, Missy Elliott, Nas and The Roots. He is also recognised for his involvement in the single ‘Message Girl’ from their 2005 album ‘For You’ by the R&B group VE.
Turn on the music and turn up your heart rate.
Listen to the audio here!
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Malavika Mohanan Has Begun Shooting For Vijay’s ‘Master’!

Malavika Mohanan, last seen playing a brief but important role in Karthik Subbaraj’s Petta, has been signed as the leading lady in Thalapathy Vijay’s next titled Master directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
The latest update on Master is that Malavika has now joined the sets of the film.
A picture of Malavika with Thalapathy Vijay from the sets
Malavika has reportedly been training in mixed martial arts and parkour for this role in the film.
The film will see Vijay Sethupathi play the antagonist and he’s believed to be essaying a deadly character. Vijay Sethupathi is also expected to join the sets in this schedule and his combination scenes with Vijay are expected to be canned.
Tipped to be a gangster drama, there are rumors that the film will feature Vijay in the role of a college professor with a violent past. It will also be the first time Vijay will be seen playing a professor. The film has been predominantly shot against a college backdrop and the team had recently completed the second schedule at Shimoga, Karnataka.
The film also stars Andrea, Arjun Das and Shanthanu Bhagyaraj in important roles. Bankrolled by  Xavier Britto under XB Film Creators banner the film will have music by Anirudh Ravichander with Sooryan cranking the camera and Philomin Raj editing it.
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SJK (T) Batu Caves Shines With Four Gold Medals & Awards At ITEX Exhibition

Our TAMIL school students shone the brightest at the recent invention exhibition!
After enjoying an amazing haul of a few gold medals in previous competitions, SJK (T) Batu Caves have made yet another history by winning four special awards and also four Gold Medals at ITEX – (33rd International Invention, Innovation & Technology Exhibition). Held from 26th till 27th May 2022, the much anticipated exhibition took place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
Now all eyes will be on the young inventors!

“Every child deserves to have a champion, somebody who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection, and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be” – Rita Person –
Spearheaded by the Malaysian Invention and Design Society (MINDS), the exhibition has since become Asia’s leading and most visible international platform to bridge a community of inventors & innovators with investors, venture capitalists & other key stakeholders.
Winning the gold medals in the exhibition proved to be extremely challenging, but with determination, hard work and commitment, our students clinched their medals and awards; a remarkable achievement by a talented group of young inventors.
What students take away from a successful education usually centres on a personal connection with a teacher who instilled passion and inspiration for their subject.

It reminds the writer that there could be nothing happier for a teacher over hard work by relentlessly training and preparing for the exhibition to have your students walk out of the convention centre with a huge smile on their face.
Good job teachers!
Related:  SJKT Ebor Bagged 2 Gold Medals in The 34th ITEX'23Check out the full video here:

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Congratulations kiddos and teachers!
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Vijay Sethupathi says “Thank you and goodbye” to ‘800’

Actor Vijay Sethupathi, posted Muttiah Muralidaran‘s statement that request the actor, who is supposed to star in his biopic, ‘800’ to pull out in order to prevent him from facing troubles in his career in the future.

நன்றி.. வணக்கம் 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/PMCPBDEgAC
— VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) October 19, 2020

The actor captioned the post with  ‘Nandri, Vanakkam’ as if to say that he won’t feature in ‘800.’ Later, Sethupathi’s publicist Yuvaraj also confirmed that the actor has opted out of the biopic.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), released the official statement of the Sri Lankan cricket icon, popularly known as Muralidaran, who is currently working as a bowling coach for the Sunrisers Hyderabad team playing in the Indian Premier League.
“Due to objections received from a handful of people from Tamilnadu to the film ‘800’ which is a biography of me, I’m issuing this note. I realise that actor Vijay Sethupathi has been facing many challenges due to this announcement. I don’t want to ruin the career of a fine actor like Vijay.
“In the future, he should not suffer any unnecessary difficulties in his career as an artist. Therefore, I ‘m telling him to distance himself from the biopic.”
Muralidaran said he had never been “fatigued because of challenges and had always won against all odds to achieve what I have today.”
“I decided to make my biopic, because it will encourage future generations and young cricketers. Yet there have been a lot of challenges. I hope that this film will be made in spite of these barriers. I have been told by the production company that they will make an announcement soon, and I will stand by them,” he ended.
As per the film producers (Dar Motion Pictures), the film was intended to focus on Muralidaran’s cricket life and his accomplishments as a player. The film has been subject to sharp criticism from some Tamilans. Responding to criticism, the production house reportedly said that the movie is not intended to hurt the sentiments of anyone.

A clear press release from the procuder of #800TheMovie #VijaySethupathi #MuthiahMuralidaran pic.twitter.com/XEJQmAo650
— VCD (@VCDtweets) October 15, 2020

Although some have applauded Vijay’s resemblance to Muralidaran in the motion poster, several prominent figures, including Kollywood directors Barathirajaa, Cheran and Seenu Ramasamy and lyricist Thamarai, have requested the actor to step out of the film. They claim that Muralidaran was a supporter of the Rajapaksa government in Sri Lanka responsible for committing genocide on the Sri Lankan Tamils.
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WATCH: Rana Daggubati and Vishnu Vishal Join Forces For Kaadan

Director Prabu Solomon is back with his new project, Kaadan. The film features Rana Daggubati, Vishnu Vishal, Pulkit Samrat, Shriya Pilgoankar and Raghu Babu in pivotal roles.
The film is simultaneously made in Telugu and Hindi as well. Eros International made the announcement with the release of the poster of the film in three languages, ‘Haathi Mere Saathi’ in Hindi, ‘Kaadan’ in Tamil and ‘Aranya’ in Telugu.
The movie has been in the making for over a year and is finally ready to hit the screen in all the three languages. After Kumki, once again the director is showcasing the relationship between humans encroaching and the elephant corridors.
Check out the announcement made by Vishnu Vishal:

#kaadan teaser for you all.A movie close to my https://t.co/lAHKphfFmW guys will love our little 🐘 unnikrishnan.Great time working with @RanaDaggubati @zyhssn #PrabuSolomon n @ErosIntl @ErosNowSouth.Releasing april 2nd in tamil https://t.co/kzoasDpi7g
— VISHNU VISHAL – VV (@TheVishnuVishal) February 12, 2020

Rana Daggubati plays the role of a 50-year-old man who seems to be living in the jungle while Vishnu Vishal is seen as a mahout. Together, they seem to be fighting for the rights of animals. We also see Rana and the village people protesting against people who are trying to destroy the forest.
Kaadan is slated to hit screens on April 2nd.

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Vikram’s Cobra Shoot Gets Cancelled Halfway Due To Covid-19

The shooting of Cobra was progressing at a brisk pace up until March 11th. The director announced recently that the shooting has been stalled mid-way due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
He took to Twitter to announce, “Corona attack for #Cobra Packing up shoot in Russia halfway due to the travel ban rules by Indian Goverenment!! Pongaya neengalum Unga corona vum!! (sic).”

Corona attack for #Cobra 😒😒 Packing up shoot in Russia halfway due to the travel ban rules by Indian Goverenment!! 😏😏 Pongaya neengalum Unga corona vum!! 😒😒
— Ajay R Gnanamuthu (@AjayGnanamuthu) March 12, 2020

On March 11, the World Health Organisation declared the Coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic. Following the announcement, the Indian government imposed a travel ban and advised citizens to avoid unnecessary overseas travel. Adhering to the rule, the Cobra team is now on its way to India.
Cobra is helmed by Ajay Gnanamuthu, who shot to fame with Nayanthara and Anurag Kashyap’s Imaikaa Nodigal. In the film, Vikram will be seen in as many as 25 getups. Recently, the makers released the first-look poster, which impressed everyone.
The film features Vikram, Srinidhi Shetty and former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan playing prominent roles.
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The Story Behind ‘Rempah Ratus Kitchen’ Food Channel On Youtube

Rempah Ratus Kitchen food channel on Youtube is a wonderful attempt by a couple; Devan Kurup and Pushpa Menon which kickstarted in July 2020 amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Devan previously served for the Ministry of Health and Pushpa was a full-time lawyer. They were both retirees who lived with their son, Raghav Kurup, who worked from home at the time.
Photo Credit: The Vibes
While many couples remained at home struggling to cope with Covid-19, Devan and Pushpa chose to work on a journey ‘adventure’ but one that would leverage all their talents with the help of their son, Raghav. Plus, they thought like it was never too late to learn new technologies to stay current.
As Devan said, “Both of us were in the high-risk category, and since Pushpa was cooking every day, why not turn the whole cooking experience into a ‘Rempah Ratus Kitchen’ food channel and engage the public as well as the family members who could tune in.”
“I always loved cooking, and even when I was working, I cooked for my family on Sunday, and when I retired in 2013, my mother was ill at that time, so I took over the kitchen and cooked every day, so I grew up in love with cooking,” Pushpa said.
Photo Credit: The Vibes
She was very pleased to showcase her mother’s heritage recipes, and as the couple was originally from Kerala, they decided to add the authentic vegetarian Kerala dishes that their forefathers ushered.
In the meantime, the Malaysian touch of the name in their channel even had some insights into it,
“My intention was to display about Malaysian food, and so Rempah Ratus means one hundred spices, and I was going to use spices to show Malaysian food, and most of the dishes had to do with spices, and they would all cover Malay, Chinese, and Indian food, so I spoke to Devan and came up with that name,” Pushpa explained.
Both Pushpa and Devan said they needed a great deal of effort to try the recipes and record the proportions carefully so that viewers could follow the recipes carefully. A lot of trial and error was involved before the recipe was mastered for viewers.
Photo Credit: The Vibes
The responses from friends and relatives were also encouraging, as they were all surprised by the professionalism of the Rempah Ratus Kitchen food channel and the recipes that were all simple enough to try.
Pushpa said that no one expected the food channel would grow to such a high degree of expertise. So far, 23 recipes have been presented, including simple staples such as nasi lemak, kampong fried rice, chicken curry for beginners, and for Devan was certainly a work in progress.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TtZkbEN3z8&list=PLkOXzc3Zs5eir9S4SLxsGL4123XkMnbGU&index=3Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to make CHICKEN CURRY FOR BEGINNERS | Kari Ayam India Senang | Easy Kozhi Curry (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TtZkbEN3z8&list=PLkOXzc3Zs5eir9S4SLxsGL4123XkMnbGU&index=3)

“Honestly, I had to learn so much before I could run the editing and photography part, and I downloaded free software on the internet, and my son bought some editing software to support me along the way. I’m using a regular camera phone and it’s getting interesting and I’m loving it and I find it enjoyable,” Devan said.
Photo Credit: The Vibes
As far as the public is concerned, Pushpa believes there has been a lot of positive feedback and they have embraced many of the recommendations made by the viewers in order to enhance their presentation and gain further publicity.
In Pushpa’s words, “this whole exercise is more of a marathon” and they will take time to attract a following but they are prepared to go the distance.
Even after Covid-19 is over, they plan to carry on because they feel they can continue to make a contribution.
Source: The Vibes
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Bigg Boss Saravanan Admits He Used To Molest Women & The Audience Laugh It Off

Disgusting!
The Me Too movement in India has held space for victims to step with your their sexual harassment encounters but it seems like there still needs to be a lot of work done with the way society perceives this abuse.

In a recent Bigg Boss Tamil Season 3 episode, actor Saravanan revealed that he used to ride on buses to grope women during his college days. The host, actor-politician, Kamal Hassan was discussing the difficulties of travelling by bus with Saravanan, Meera Mithun and Cheran. Saravanan interrupted the conversation to say that he has done it before.
A seemingly confused Kamal Hassan jumped into the conclusion that Saravanan had in fact jumped to the rescue of these poor victims. Instead, Saravanan took pride in his inappropriate behaviour which was met by claps and cheers from the studio audience members.

Singer Chinmayi Sripaada took it to social media to slam the incident by posting the video of the incident with a caption that read, “A Tamil channel aired a man proudly proclaiming he used the Public Bus Transport system to molest/grope women – to cheers from the audience. And this is a joke. To the audience. To the women clapping. To the molester. Damn.”

Check this pic.twitter.com/qYDH7KORlN
— Sindhu (@sindhu0) July 27, 2019

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Simbhu’s Killer Makeover For His Latest Release ‘Eeswaran’ Leaves Fans In Awe

The cine world is famous for having celebrities venturing into multiple persona changes to fit certain characters in order to play well the role given in their respective movies.
Kollywood film stars are well-known for taking up such nerve-wrecking challenging roles going into a complete transformation of themselves to feature the role given to them with utmost flair and finesse.
Silambarasan or known widely by fans as Simbhu has done a mind blowing transformation,  giving us A full on ‘Modified’ look for his recent movie  Eeswaran!
The actor has shed a few extra pounds for his recent village drama debut. He shared the announcement of his recent debut on his official Twitter page, giving us a hint that the movie is expected to hit the screens on Pongal 2021.

#Eeswaran #SilambarasanTR #ThaandavaPongal2021https://t.co/QYBZ7lSpWt@madhavmedia@dcompanyoffl@SusienthiranDir @MusicThaman @DOP_Tirru @AgerwalNidhhi @DSharfudden@DabbooRatnani pic.twitter.com/wCRqIFiQb0
— Silambarasan TR (@SilambarasanTR_) October 26, 2020

Get a full insight of his transformation journey here!

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Eeswaran marks a very special tribute for STR, being his 46th movie debut in the much-hyped Indian cinema, all at a wondrous age of 37!
The movie will be premiered in 4 different languages across India and is directed by Susienthiran, whom has garnered prodigious recoginition At the National Film Award for best popular film.
Eeswaran is keeping us in anticipation as we await to witness this much peculiar storyline in full throttle excitement.

#Eeswaran will also be releasing in Hindi, Telugu ,Kannada & Malayalam! @SilambarasanTR_ #Eeswaran #SilambarasanTR #ThaandavaPongal2021 #Eswaradu #Eeshvar @SusienthiranDir@musicthaman@AgerwalNidhhi@DSharfudden@thinkmusic@DOP_Tirru@Nanditasweta pic.twitter.com/1yJZZo02My
— அமரன் புனித் கர்ணா (@parthi_twits) October 26, 2020

The young superstar of Tamil cinema debuted as a child actor in 1984. He is one versatile talent that wears multiple hats in the film industry as an actor, director, writer, composer, dancer, lyricist and playback singer.
Simbhu has also taken it further by releasing a country beat part of Eeswaran’s music on his official Twitter account recently!

The Beats of #Eeswaran 🥁 on @thinkmusicindia 🎶 !!
A @MusicThaman Musical 🥁#Susienthiran @offBharathiraja @madhavmedia @DCompanyOffl @AgerwalNidhhi @DOP_Tirru @editoranthony @YugabhaarathiYb @DabbooRatnani @tuneyjohn @gobeatroute pic.twitter.com/WSqGPgVNOH
— அமரன் புனித் கர்ணா (@parthi_twits) October 27, 2020

Looking forward for more to come! Whilst wishing Simbhu, a heartiest good luck and congratulations on his 46th release!
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Amitabh Bachchan’s Kollywood Debut Film ‘Uyarndha Manithan’ Stopped Filming

In the beginning, when the announcement was made that Amitabh Bachchan is having a Kollywood debut, we were slightly skeptical about it. Everything changed when the Big B’s look in the movie Uyarndha Manithan was revealed.
SJ Suryah and Amitabh Bachan on the sets of Uyarndha Manithan
As the hype is building towards the release of the much awaited film, there seems to be some trouble in productions of the film and it has come to a halt! The filmmaker, SJ Suryah, has shared a message on his Twitter regarding the progress of the film shooting after rumours about a clash between Amitabh Bachchan and producer Suresh Kannan were doing the rounds.
SJ Suryah wrote in a Twitter post under the Done Channel handle, saying, “There’s a small issue between the production company and Big B saab. I will sort it out and take it forward. After Monster release I will go to Mumbai to sort out those issues and take it forward…Myself and dir Tamilvaanan have already sorted so many issues to take it to this stage…where we got the great tweet on the 3rd day of the shoot from big B Saab out of love and respect for our work…ignore negativity..”

Message from Actor/Director @iam_SJSuryah ! pic.twitter.com/eAM0IqOg6M
— Done Channel (@DoneChannel1) May 15, 2019

We are hoping that things will be smoothened out between all parties and production will go back to normal. While the rest of the cast for the film is yet to be announced, word has it that Ramya Krishnan and Jyothika have also been roped in to play lead roles.
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Actress Tamannaah To Host A Talk Show In Aha!

The South diva Tamannaah Bhatia is all set to host a celebrity talk show, produced by the leading star Allu Arjun. The talk show for Aha OTT will soon kick-off under a streaming platform of Allu Aravind’s Geetha Arts and My Home Group.
The Baahubali actress will grace the talk show along with leading actors including Ravi Teja, Ram Charan, and the producer Allu Arjun himself. Tamannaah will be receiving a whopping amount and it marks the highest for a digital platform. The show will be highlighting the celebrity’s careers, upcoming projects, and a bit of personal life as well.

Keep up with Tamannaah’s latest updates on Instagram here.
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Review: 15 Epic Moments From The Sold-Out ‘SPB Live In KL’ Concert

When we heard that the legendary SP Balasubrahmanyam will be making his way down to Kuala Lumpur for a concert, we knew we just had to be there! SP Bala was down with Charan, Swetha Mohan, and SP Shaliaja to belt out some old school AR Rahman hit compositions. There’s no way to go wrong with that right? Of course not.
‘SPB Live in Kuala Lumpur’ by Raaghav Production was a sell-out concert – and the KLCC Plenary Hall was packed and bursting with both SPB and AR Rahman fans. We had high expectations for the show, and we’re happy to say that the concert met those expectations and we had an unforgettable night!
Here are some of our personal favourite moments from the show:
1) High energy opening with “Urvasi” & “Chikku Bukku Railey”

The concert started with SPB’s prodigies setting the stage on fire with the classic hit, “Urvasi”, which was mashed up with “Chikku Bukku Railey”. The talented quartet was led by Abishek (Charan’s cousin) and Aravind (Abishek’s best friend and playback singer), along with Latha and Swagatha. They cheered up the crowd with their high energy performance and set the mood for the entire night.
2) SPB’s opening with “Oruvan Oruvan” from Muthu

When SP Bala walked on stage, the crowd exploded into cheers and applause for the man of the night. At 72 years old, SP Bala still makes quite the entrance – full of swag and charisma. He’s also wittier than ever. After greeting the Malaysian crowd, SPB gave us the perfect opening song, Superstar Rajnikanth’s “Oruvan Oruvan” from Muthu.
3) When Charan performed “Kaadhal Sadugudu” from Alaipaayuthey

Charan started by giving us hints about an iconic bass line that was created by Keith Peters for AR Rahman. It was the most popular bass line back then – one that everyone was trying to pick up. Charan added that this particular song was also one of his best work.
When he started singing “Kaadhal Sadugudu” from Alaipaayuthey, I swear my jaw just dropped. It felt so real, so true and genuine, I could literally picture Madhavan and Shalini dancing next to him with their blankets and bedsheets. Absolutely beautiful. In fact, if I could ask for an encore performance (no offense), it would probably be this one.
4) When Charan joked about how he comes as a free gift with SPB tickets
One hurdle that has always been there for Charan was the fact that he sounds 99% like his father. While it is a gift, it is also a curse – and Charan openly admits it. He jokingly complained to the audience about how he auditioned for a song in Minsara Kanavu, never heard back from them, and eventually found out his father had sung a song in the said movie and won a national award for it.
He also told the crowd that when they buy tickets to an SPB concert, it comes with free gifts like himself and the chorus quartet.
5) When SPB sang “Velli Malare” and I couldn’t handle it

I was a huge fan of Prashant back in the 90s. Jodi is one of my all time favourite movies and I love every song in it. My ultimate favourite is “Velli Malare”, where Prashant and Simran are donned in traditional, royal outfit, professing their love in a castle. That, coupled with the vocals of SP Bala and Mahalakshmi Iyer was simply amazing. Every time I listen to the song, SPB’s entry with “Ilanthalire, Ilanthalire”,  always gave me goosebumps. To watch him singing the song live, his vocals hitting all the right spot, it was perhaps one of the best moments of the night for me.
6) “En Kaadhale En Kaadhale” almost had me in tears
Another one of my all-time favourite. AR Rahman’s music in the movie Duet is perhaps one of his best works ever. Every song in the movie is timeless and makes you all emotional. I could barely contain my emotions when SPB sang “En Kaadhale En Kaadhale”, accompanied by the lovely saxophone bgm. It was honestly so beautiful that I had tears in my eyes towards the end.
One of the best things about SPB is also how meticulous he is about his pronunciations in his songs. Every time I listen to “En Kaadhalae”, I always look forward to him saying “siluvaigal, sirahughal”, and I’ll never get over how perfect it sounds. I don’t even know what those words mean – but they just sound so beautiful whenever he says them.
Related:  "Thennisai Thendral Deva" A Masterpiece Musical Breeze Down Memory Lane7) Shailaja’s performance of “Hello Mr. Ethirkachi”

Shailaja started the concert with a few slow numbers. She took it slow as she accompanied SPB with “Velli Malare” and lended her vocals to “Mukkala”. After that, she took the mic and said, “Everyone is singing fast songs, I want a fast song too,” – and went on the rock the concert with “Hello Mr. Ethirkachi”. She did a fantastic job, and she was super cute too! :D
8) The girl who took down the hall with “Konjum Nilavu”
So, there was this girl at the side of the stage, singing along with the chorus group that night. She looked timid and shy. When she walked centre stage and took the mic, I honestly didn’t think much of it. Then the music kicked in, and she started singing “Konjum Nilavu,” – and boy was everyone in for a surprise! She hit the chorus and cried “Chandralekhaaaaaa”, her powerful vocals filled the entire KLCC Plenary hall and we were all shaken to the core. Who is this girl? Where are those vocals coming from? We were so not prepared for that!
Edit: We have learned that the girl’s name is Swagatha Krishnan – do look out for her :)
9) When father & son belted out “Ennai Kanavillaiye”

This one was a real treat for all SP Bala and Charan fans. Both father and son shared a bit of banter and had the crowd laughing – their wit and sarcasm was so entertaining to watch. After that, they went on to belt out an emotional duet, “Ennai Kanavillaiye” from Kadhal Desam. However, their rendition was more playful than emotional, with SPB prodding his son as they sang.
10) When SPB roasted Swetha Mohan

Swetha Mohan donned a beautiful, long, navy blue gown for the show. As she walked, the bottom of the gown trailed behind her and swept the floor. SP Bala joked that whenever Swetha Mohan is performing, the organisers don’t have to get a cleaning service, because she cleans the floor for them.
11) Aravind & Swetha Mohan’s duet on “En Veetu Thottathil”
Swetha Mohan’s super sweet vocals sounded so beautiful when she sang this romantic number from Gentleman. Aravind Srinivas’ vocals complemented her voice so well – and it was one of my personal favourite performances of the night.
12) When Aravind stunned us with a few lines from Vishwaroopam 2

We all knew Aravind as an up-and-coming singer who has done playback singing in a number of movies. But what we didn’t know is that he was the one who sang the title track for Vishwaroopam 2! Abishek urged him to sing a few lines from the song. Aravind was hesitant at first, but then he did (and we’re so glad he did), and it drove the crowd wild with applause!
13) SPB and Swetha’s magnificent rendition of “Anjali”
I mean, I don’t even have to tell you how beautiful this duet was. One of SPB’s most iconic songs, he saved the best for last. SPB’s performance was impeccable, and Swetha Mohan hit all the high notes flawlessly.
14) Balleilaka – the epic finale

It was the perfect end to the night – with SPB, Charan, Swetha Mohan, SP Shailaja, the chorus quartet – everyone was onstage together to give us the perfect closure of the night!
15) SPB roasting the mic stand guy

You kind of have to be there for this one. I think his name was Om Prakash, and he was in charge of placing and removing book stands on stage. SPB tried to interact with him on a couple of occasions, but he nonchalantly walked off stage and wasn’t aware of it. By the end of the night, he became a crowd favourite – and SPB even said that Om Prakash stole his thunder. It was hilarious!
Considering the fact that this is only Raaghav Production’s second venture, we think they did a great job with concert. The line-up of singers along with the choice of songs were perfect – we have no complaints. Definitely looking forward to the next one! :)
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WATCH: The Banditz Join Forces with Pravin Saivi for This Incredible Cover of Pothi Vacha Malliga Mottu

Malaysian band The Banditz have gone above and beyond their call of duty once again with their latest offering, Pothi Vacha Malliga Mottu. Melding the music of the classic folk rock song, House of The Rising Sun with the Illayaraja tune, this band has superb job with the arrangement.
The Banditz comprise of Sitharta on the keys, Jeffrey Anthony on the bass, Kevin Paul on lead guitar and Gustine Dinesh on the drums.
Sitharta’s clever arrangement coupled with Pravin Saivi’s smooth vocals tie this version of Mann Vasanai tune in a perfect gift. A gift that you would open if you want to momentarily forget that most of the planet is currently under lockdown thanks to a pandemic. And that is exactly what we need right now.

We know which watering hole we are headed to once the MCO ends! Well done Sitharta, Kevin, Gustine and Jeffrey!
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EXCLUSIVE: Former Pageant Queen Mohanaapriya Shares Why Miss MalaysiaIndian Global Is Not A Beauty Pageant

As we congratulate Mohanaapriya Sina Raja on being an icon that many young girls look up to, she replies, bewildered, “Am I?”
Mohanaapriya won the Miss MalaysiaIndian Global pageant in 2001, and she has gone on to establish her own non governmental organisation, Miss MalaysiaIndian Care Association (MMICA). She is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global. This year, the pageant celebrates their twentieth anniversary.
The former beauty queen speaks to Varnam about how the Miss MalaysiaIndian Global is not a beauty pageant, but personal development program.
The empowerment programs offered by Miss MalaysiaIndian Global built her, along with many other Indian women

Miss MalaysiaIndian Global terms itself a personal development pageant, because of all the empowerment programs it puts the contestants through. Mohanaapriya, fondly known as Mohanaa, admits that she is a byproduct of these courses.
She credits the pageant for bringing the best out of her, “It is because of the empowerment programs that I went through, that I am where I am today,” She also attributes much of her personal growth in adulthood to the founder and spirit of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global, Mrs Pushparani, who goes by Mrs Rani.
“She told me, if you get an audition, go for it! Are you crazy to miss it?” Mohanaa says that Mrs Rani always saw what she could do, and her position in life now is a result of the latter’s constant encouragement.
Mohanaa is currently a news presenter on RTM2, but she sometimes cannot believe that she has made it this far in the industry, “Being on television was very far fetched. I literally had a dream that I was watching the news on RTM, and Harjeet Singh was presenting. It’s crazy to think that now, I’m presenting the news with him!”
The top 3 of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2001 formed the first female led Malaysian Indian youth NGO, Miss Malaysia India Care Association.

“Three of us finalists from 2001 founded the MMICare Association. At the time, this was the first Indian youth female led NGO. But we were anything but figureheads! We always went down to the ground and got our hands dirty,” Mohanaa tells us that MMICare Association now organizes the Miss MalaysiaIndian Global pageant every year, with the help of their volunteers.
“One of our first projects was to get underprivileged mothers from our community to go for mammograms, this went on for 5 years, before the government declared that all mammograms will be free for the B40,”
“As women in our early twenties at the time, we didn’t realize how impactful our work was. Now, people know about us by word of mouth. Girls join the pageant because they want the growth and personal empowerment, and that’s pretty special,”
Girls join the pageant because they want the growth and personal empowerment.
Every year, the former contestants pitch in to organize the next pageant
The finalists of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2018
“From the original team of the year 2000, Mrs Rani and Mrs Sandhya are the only ones who are still working on the pageant. I have been part of the organizing committee from 2003. Past contestants often volunteer to help organize the pageant. This year, all the women involved in the organizing were contestants at one point or the other.” she tells us.
“Even former queens get involved. Some come in to give talks based on what she does as her vocation, or her passion, a cause that she supports,”
The contestants are put through a string of self empowerment workshops
The contestants receiving a talk about the Law of Attraction
This year, the contestants’ journey began with the mandatory Persona Empowerment Program. The topics covered were general well being & self image, emotional well being, feminine health and reproductive health.
After that, the contestants spent some time with the children of the Kapar C3 Upliftment Center for at-risk kids. This center is operated by MMICare Association, and they run a lunch and tuition program for the kids. “This isn’t a shelter, it is a center for the kids to receive guidance. These kids have a high chance of dropping out if not guided properly,” Mohanaa says that this is their fourth year working with the center, and the contestants were exposed to the programs being run there.
The contestants were then whittled down to the quarter-finalists after a closed talent round.
Contestants during last year’s Community & Environment Awareness Program
The semifinals, however, are a little more interesting. Mohanaa tells us, “The Community & Environment Awareness Camp is the semifinal round. This year, it will be a 3 day camp run by Universiti Sains Malaysia’s school of biological sciences. A team of marine biologists will enlighten the contestants on environmental awareness. At the end of this, the contestants will have to write an essay. This is their semifinal round, and the finalists of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2019 will be determined based on a cummulative scores on essay, fitness and talent,” Mohanaa shares.
The finalists will then undergo two weekends of stage training and workshops before the grand finale on the 22nd of September in Petaling Jaya.
There is no height/weight/skin colour requirement
The top 5 of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2018
Body positivity, self love and self acceptance may be trending on social media now, but Miss MalaysiaIndian Global began inculcating these values into their contestants two decades ago.
“There are no height and weight requirements for this pageant. In addition to that, we don’t take in any kind of sponsorship that promotes skin lightening or weight loss. I mean, if we are going to be talking about self esteem and wanting the girls to feel good in their body, we cannot have people sponsoring products that go against all of these. During our nutrition module, we caution the girls against slimming pills and whitening cream,”
we don’t take in any kind of sponsorship that promotes skin lightening or weight loss
“Let’s face it, the Indian face was never a commercial look, until very recently. Model Vanizha is now making waves with her beautiful South Indian features. I remember when the first Miss MalaysiaIndian Global, Jayalakshmi Appadorai made the cover of Her World Malaysia magazine in 2001, it was the first time a classically beautiful South Indian woman graced the cover of an English magazine!” Mohanaa reminisces.
Model Vanizha was invited to give a talk during one of the Personal Empowerment Program modules
“I cannot stress enough how vital it is for our girls to see other Indian akkas being celebrated,” Mohanaa believes that representation is key. “Young girls need to have beauty redefined, and understand that there isn’t one ‘look’ or one ‘colour’ that is beautiful. We want to drive home the message that every body is beautiful,”
The most important thing is getting each of the 15 girls to a place where she is the best version of herself. So most of them don’t care about the prize, they come in for the empowerment. And honestly, it doesn’t matter who wins – we tell the girls this as well, if you happen to win, you just have a lot of community work to do for the next year!”
The most important thing is getting each of the 15 girls to a place where she is the best version of herself.
The top 5 have to conceptualize and run a community project
Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2016, Sumitra Roopini, organized a first aid and CPR workshop for schoolchildren. She is pictured here while being interviewed.
As contestants, the girls are introduced to community work. The top 5 finalists have to  conceptualize and run a community project. “It can be a project in any field, from a sports clinic to animal welfare, there is no limitation on that. We have had so many different types of projects that our finalists have carried out!”
The top 5 are required to come up with a proposal for a community service project that includes a strategy for funding, and they need to see it through from start to finish. “This itself is a form of empowerment. It isn’t easy to run a community service program, and many break down, just like I did!”
miss malaysiaindian global isn’t about mingling with an elite group of beautiful people. It’s about getting your hands dirty to help the community.
“MMIG isn’t about mingling with an elite group of beautiful people. It’s about getting your hands dirty to help the community. Even if the project doesn’t turn out the way you envisioned it, it is still an experience. it benefits the community, and the contestant has grown as well. That is the queen that we are looking for,” Mohanaa reveals.
The do not have an operating budget for the pageant
The finalists of Miss MalaysiaIndia Global 2017
“It really is a bit of magic, how we pull off the pageant every year,” Mohanaa gushes. “We are a NGO, hence we do not have an operating budget set aside for the pageant. Mrs Rani, however, does her own fundraising, and we have several regular donors,”
It really is a bit of magic, how we pull off the pageant every year.
“There is a really tight leash on expenditure and we can’t afford to advertise. The funds we raise through the pageant will be channeled to the community service projects that are held that year,”
Many of the pageant’s partners are not Indian
Philip of Hair Quay Salon in Petaling Jaya has been regularly partnering with Miss Malaysia India Global for the past 10 years.
“One unique thing about the Miss Malaysia India Global is that although it benefits Indian women, many of our partners are not of Indian origin,” Mohana says that all their partners ultimately understand the cause and want to help empower these women.
“We have some wonderful people who have been with us for more than a decade. Phillip of Hair Quay in SS2 brings a team in every year and he does the hair for the girls backstage before the finale. Another long term partner of ours is the designer Bill Keith. Often, there are no payments involved, and these people being the best in their trade!”
It is sometimes difficult to get sponsors on board
Mrs Rani briefing the volunteers of the Miss Malaysia India Global 2018 pageant.
“Let’s face it, within the community the commercial money is with the men. And it is very difficult to convince some of them to come on board as sponsors, even though this is so much more than a beauty pageant,” Mohanaa admits.
Sometimes, the challenge feels like an impossible uphill task. “At one point, we find ourselves thinking, should we do this again next year, or should we stop? But these thoughts are rubbished the very next moment when someone shares how the pageant has impacted them, or one of the kids that we are supporting does well. It really is something else,”
The organizers often help out the contestants themselves
The organizers of the pageant since 2003,. From left: Mohanaapriyaa, Mrs Sandhya and Mrs Rani
Mrs Rani has been instrumental in empowering the girls in more than one way, says Mohanaa. “Most of the girls who join the pageant are already in tertiary education, but we have had cases of girls who only have their SPM qualifications. In cases like these, Mrs Rani will speak to the girl to check if she is keen on studying. If she is, Mrs Rani will hook her up with a partial or full scholarship to pursue a higher education,”
“Most of the time, these girls are unable to further their studies due to financial constraints as they need to be the breadwinner of the family,” Mohanaa says. “Mrs Rani is something else, whether the girl makes it to the finals or not, she will find her a way to move forward in life,”
In spite of their community-centric work, there are people who choose to be nasty

Community service is close to Mohanaa’s heart. She is currently pursuing her PhD, and is at the tail end of her thesis completion. “My thesis is about volunteerism, I think it’s something that is lacking among young people.”
When asked about the beauty pageant cynics, Mohanaa says, “We do get our fair share of brickbats, people who pass nasty comments about our queens to their faces. I’m hoping we have empowered our finalists enough to not let these people affect them. We want our contestants to focus on her personal growth and help as many people as she can, there is nothing that’s more beautiful!”
We want our contestants to focus on her personal growth and help as many people as she can, there is nothing that’s more beautiful!
“It is impossible to change an entire community that is used to a certain set of social norms, especially when it comes to appearances. But you can change one person at a time, and that is what MMIG hopes to achieve with their programs,”
The contestants of Miss MalaysiaIndian Global 2019 with model Vanizha
As a parting remark, Mohanaa says, “It’s not about empowering 14 girls, and that’s it, end of story. We want to empower these girls to be able to look outwards, and see how they can contribute to the community.”
This pageant goes much deeper than external beauty, and it’s about time Miss MalaysiaIndian Global team received the due recognition for empowering so many young Malaysian Indian women, while touching thousands of hearts with their community service.
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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Meet Rishi Sunak, Soon-to-Be Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak will become the United Kingdom’s 57th Prime Minister.
Yesterday, Rishi Sunak set to make history on Deepavali as Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister after being elected unopposed as the new leader of the governing Conservative Party, following Penny Mordaunt’s withdrawal from the race.
Rishi Sunak has won the race to be the leader of the Conservative Party and will become Britain’s next Prime Minister.
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Rishi Sunak will become British prime minister after other candidates quit the race to lead the Conservative Party, leaving him with the task of steering a deeply divided country through an economic downturn set to leave millions of people poorer.
As the leader of the governing party, he will take over as Prime Minister from Liz Truss, who quit last week after 45 tumultuous days in office.
Who is Rishi Sunak?

Rishi Sunak was born on 12 May 1980 in Southampton to parents of Indian descent who migrated to Britain from East Africa in 1960’s
His grandparents were born in Punjab province, British India.
Sunak attended the South School, a preparatory school in Romsey, Hampshire, Winchester College,  where he was the head boy and the editor of the school paper.
He studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Lincoln College, Oxford graduating with a first in 2001, he undertook an internship at Conservative Campaign Headquarters.
In 2006, he gained an MBA from Stanford University, where he was a Fulbright Scholar.
Sunak worked as an analyst for the investment bank Goldman Sachs between 2001-2004.
He then worked for the hedge fund management firm the Children’s Investment Fund Management, becoming a partner in September 2006.
In August 2009, Sunak married Akshata Murthy, the daughter of Indian Billionaire, R. Narayana Murthy.

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Sunak was selected as the Conservative candidate for Richmond (Yorks) in October 2014. The seat is one of the safest Conservative seats in the United Kingdom and has been held by the party for over 100 years.
In the same year, Sunak was the head of the Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) Research Unit of centre-right think tank ‘Policy Exchange’.
He was elected as the MP for the constituency at the 2015 general election with a majority.
On July 8, Sunak announced that he would be the candidate in the Conservative party leadership election to replace Johnson.
On July 20, Sunak and Liz Truss were announced as the final two candidates. However, on Sept 5, Sunak lost Conservative party leadership election to Liz Truss.

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Then, Liz Truss was appointed as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by its Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
 Liz Truss quit after 45 tumultuous days serving as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, becoming the shortest serving PM in UK history.
On 24th October, Sunak won the Tory contest to make history as UK’s first Indian-origin PM.

Important Facts about the Britain’s next Prime Minister

He is the prime minister who has had the fastest rise in the modern era from being elected as an MP to becoming prime minister, after just seven years. Cameron came in at just nine years, but again, Pitt the Younger holds the overall record with just two years.
When he meets King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, Sunak will become the first Hindu prime minister. He is a practising Hindu, but rarely talks about his religion. The announcement at the 1922 Committee on Tuesday meant he was named prime minister on Deepavali, the festival of lights, which Sunak marked on the doorstep of 11 Downing Street when he was chancellor.

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Sunak will be the first prime minister who represents a Yorkshire constituency. He was elected to Richmond, in North Yorkshire in 2015, a seat held previously by former Conservative party leader William Hague. The closest the historic white rose part of England came before was Harold Wilson, who was born in Huddersfield. However, he went on to cross the historic divide to Lancashire when he held two seats in the red rose county.
Born five months into the 1980s, Sunak could be counted as the first millennial to enter Downing Street. The social-media savvy ex-chancellor is already known for his love of gadgets, owning a £180 smart mug, and using a trendy Peleton exercise bike.

Sunak Rishi will meet King Charles at the palace today where he will be asked to form a government, and become prime minister.
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WATCH: The First Song From Ajith’s Nerkonda Paarvai

The Rowdy Baby dream team, Yuvan Shankar Raaja and singer Dhee have joined forces again for a beautiful tune from Ajith’s upcoming film, Nerkonda Paarvai.
The tune Vaanil Irul was released earlier today by the filmmakers, and has fetched 500,000 views in a mere four hours. With lyrics penned by Uma Devi, the song is made perfect by Dhee’s deep voice as she emotes with the hardship she describes.
The viewers are also treated to a barrage of stills from the film, featuring lead actors Ajith, Shraddha Srinath, Abhirami Venkatachalam, Andrea Tariang and Delhi Ganesh
Nerkonda Paarvai is set to hit the screens on the 1st of August.

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S Elayaraja is a popular artist from Tamil Nadu who is fascinated by the captivating beauty of Indian women in traditional attire doing daily household chores. In his collection of Dravidian Women, Elayaraja captures the glistening shine of the zari and fluid movements of the silky sarees in this ‘too-real-to-be-a-painting’ artwork.
Popular Bangalorean art collector, Dhanalakshmi Fordyce, describes Elayaraja by saying, “He is the Raja Ravi Varma of modern times. He is one of the more promising artists I have seen in recent times. I admire the way he manipulates the play of light and pays great attention to the details. His paintings are breathtakingly beautiful and I am sure everyone will love his just as I do”.
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To purchase S Elayaraja’s artwork, head over to ArtZolo.com
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Sriram and Ganesh Bala, #thebalaboys Making Waves In Carnatic Scene

These days you’re more likely to find new talents via Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. It no longer surprises us when those platforms have proven that young musicians have all they need in their pocket to get their music heard by millions of melomaniacs around the world.
In fact, that’s how the twin brother duo Sriram and Ganesh Bala turned their small screen talents and huge fan bases into a full-blown music career. #thebalaboys have been charting their way in Carnatic music. Check out the post below:

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Despite being from a humble background, the duo has proved that nothing is impossible if you are passionate about your dreams and ambitions. Born and bred in Singapore, they are among the plethora of performers who have established their firm footing in the music scene in Los Angeles and around the world.
The writer was astounded that the duo embarked on such a remarkable musical journey to show their talents and arrive in style as the world experienced significant expansion in the music sector. The duo has put down their utmost effort, which eventually helped them to achieve a massive fan following on social media platforms.

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We can’t wait to witness their success, listen to all their blissful tunes, and embark on their musical journey with prominent composers. With their sincere efforts and soulful voice, Sriram and Ganesh have been unstoppable in their quest to reach the top of the music industry. They deserve a huge thumbs up!
If you consider yourself as a Carnatic lover, do follow the gems on their Instagram HERE!  Bet you guys will listen to their covers on loop.
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HOPE; Mind-blowing Rooftop Jam by The Maestro AR Rahman & Musical Cast

Gritty and powerful!
Get ready to strap yourself into an eye of a tiger jam session and defy the hype of  listening to HOPE that will blow your mind if the team doesn’t mind-control you first.
Music maestro AR Rahman got together with the musical cast of the 99 songs for a rooftop concert. Entitled, Hope will elevate your mood and give you that boost to make whatever you are doing extraordinary. The musical cast of 99 Songs performed some of Rahman’s most popular songs, including “Rang De Basanti,” “Balleilakka,” “Veere Kadh De,” “Balleilakka” and “O Aashiqa.”

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Debuting the role as an author and producer of the brand new movie 99 songs, he has spent for the past decade working on the film. Many leading singers have lent their voices to the musical romance, which portrays the life of an artist—how risk-taking is an important characteristic of an artist, and how art and life continuously inspire each other.
AR Rahman not only composed the music for 99 Songs, but he also co-financed the film. “99 Songs is about one man’s fight against the old and modern world,” he said in a tweet. Art is the antidote.”

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All of us have come together to lighten your mood. So don't lose hope, there is still beauty in this world.Enjoy this 😊https://t.co/qh8YF9PDqJ @vishweshk @itsEhanBhat #EdilsyVargas@jiostudios @YM_Movies @idealentinc @JioCinema @sonymusicindia @SonyMusicSouth
— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) April 21, 2021

There can be a million different narratives that can be woven around every single thing in this world. However, music has the power to make you feel as though the one album you are listening to is the ultimate truth.
It is impossible to not get a boost of confidence after listening to this jam session!

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World Environment Day 2022; There is Only One Earth For Us

On June 5th, annually, the world celebrates the World Environment Day. It is a day when we raise awareness about the environment and the importance of conserving it. It is critical to strive for a better environment and natural resource conservation.

This year’s campaign theme for World Environment Day is “Only One Earth”.

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Every year, a different country hosts World Environment Day, as Sweden is hosting this year’s campaign “Stockholm+50” after fifty years. With the collaboration of The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and other partners, a high level international gathering were held on June 2 and June 3, 2022, to emphasize most pressing ecological problems.
According to UNEP, the Earth is in the midst of major crisis such as people and wildlife are struggling to adapt to a changing climate, loss of habitat and other pressure mean have put an estimated of 1 million species at risk of extinction, and pollution continues to pollute the air, land and water.
They suggested way to get out of this bind is to reform economies and communities to make more inclusive, fair, and environmentally conscious, which, people must change themselves in order to stop damaging and start healing the world.
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a practical handbook describing of the collaborative, transformative activities that governments, cities, corporations, organizations, and people can do to protect and restore the environment, with regards to the crisis.

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It is simple, if we begin to the protect the environment now as future generations will be able to live longer and healthier lives. We need to stop being self centered use up all the resources mother nature has been giving us. We need to start protecting mother nature and teach the next generation to do the same.
Join the #OnlyOneEarth campaign by visiting the World Environment Day 2022 official website for more intriguing information, activities you can take to help, and a vast number of materials to promote the cause through social media.
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These are 5 simple things you can do to protect Mother Earth:

Start planting trees.
Reduce the use of plastic bags.
Minimize the usage of water.
Do not litter and keep surrounding clean.
Save electricity usage.

Small things can make big difference. It is our duty to save our environment and let’s begin today.
Happy World Environment Day!
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Indian Classical Music Show, Taen Sindhudhe Ragam Back Again This August!

Taen Sindhudhe Ragam premiered at The Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur on 11th May 2019. This unique idea of the show appeals to the large Indian demographic in Malaysia. The first show sold out and was a huge success.
Well, what do you when people love your show and would want to see it again? A new improvised show!  Taen Sindhudhe Ragam will be premiering again 24th of August 2019, 8 p.m. at Drum Asia, Sri Hartamas.
Taen Sindhudhe Ragam aims to showcase the use of Indian classical raga in Indian film music and thereby bridge the gap between the two genres. This show can unite the Indian community; both local and international. This show is a game changer to the local scene because there are limited opportunities and collaborations between Indian artists here in Malaysia.

This performance can help to introduce a variety of audience about the essence and emotions of Indian classical raga and Indian film music. Why say no to an evening filled with beautiful Indian music performed by talented local and international Indian artists?

This is a 70-minute show with an interactive musical session, featuring 3 chosen raga. The classical artists will sing and play popular classical songs from the chosen raga and this will be complemented by a medley of movie songs in the same raga.

These are the group of 3 singers and 3 instrumentalists:
 ·     Mr. Kumar Kartigesu, Malaysia’s well-known Sitar virtuoso;
·     Mr. Aanantha Rajaram, Malaysia’s renowned Tamil RJ and singer;
·     Ms. Priyanka Raman, an award-winning Carnatic vocalist and a faculty member at The Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur;
·     Ms. Krithika Chandrashekar, an All India Radio B grade artist (semi classical music, Bangalore);
·     Mr. Selvendrrah Krishnan, an ace percussionist who not only plays the tabla, but also an array of percussion instruments. He has performed for the Hands Percussion Instrumental Drumming Festival, 2014;
·     Mr. Kirubarasan Alexander, a keyboardist and music composer, who performed for A R Rahman’s ‘One Heart’ movie premiere in Malaysia.

For more information, please contact Shobana @ 014-930 9255 or this email.

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