Piravi Sittam; A Documentary On Intriguing Hinduism Mysteries Premiering On 12th December

A new local Tamil documentary, Piravi Sittam featuring many mysterious and fascinating elements surrounding Hinduism, in particular of the local Siddhars and Hindu saints is premiering on 12th  December, 9pm.

It is a documentary series of eight episodes highlighting Malaysian Siddhars, their roots and contributions to the local communities.
This documentary will also address the virtues of traditional medicine, yoga, breathing exercises, the practise of vegetarianism and the eight places where a ritual performed reaching the transcendent spiritual state (Jeeva Samadhi & Mukthi Nilai);

Sri Jeganathar Sivalaya Ashram
Kasivasi Kandaiya Swamy Samadi in Perak
Sittar Palanisamy Meditation Centre
Brammah Sri Swami Sarahana Bhavanantha Samathi
Sri Ranganatha Swamy Madalayam
Kandaswamy Temple in Penang
Sri Sivapithu Gurumatha (Amma)
Swamy Santhanantha Sitthar in Kedah.

The first documentary of its kind exposes several interesting and lesser-known hindu mysteries.
Piravi Sittam was directed by Chilian S Perumal and is hosted by local talent, Arulselvan Selvasamy and Meena Kumari Kadianpan, the famous radio announcer and script writer for various tv shows.

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If you are someone who is keen to delve deeper on the mysteries of Hinduism or simply someone who is intrigued and curious on the elements of religion, mark your calendar and don’t forget to catch this new set of episodes of Piravi Sittam every Saturday at 9pm on Astro Vaanavil HD (CH 201) or stream anytime on Astro GO and On Demand.
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AR Rahman Brings Back The Essence of Classical Ragas To ‘Raatchasa Maamaney’

Basking in the success of the recent trailer and audio launch event of Mani Ratnam’s directorial Ponniyin Selvan, there’s no doubt that it has created a great deal of buzz around social media platforms.
With that being said, Mozart of Madras AR Rahman, a name that needs no introduction has once again brought us back the enthusiastic soundtrack by signing in as the music director in the magnum opus flick. From Ponni Nadhi, Chola Chola, Ratchasa Maamaney to Alaikadal, nostalgia strikes the audience among these music-induced emotions.
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What has amazed us right now is among the new releases, ‘Raatchasa Maamaney’ which has literally reminded us of ‘Minsara Kanna’ from Padayappa as AR Rahman has scored the music for the film as well. What an energy, even the writer feels goosebumps!
Shreya Ghosal added her magical voice along with A. R. Rahman, Palakad Sreeram, and Mahesh Vinayakram. You will not need any essential oils to rescue you from any blues if you have PS-1 songs in your playlist.

Mani Ratnam and AR Rahman are arguably the greatest director-composer duo and it marks thirty years of their combination since Roja (1992). We can safely say that Ponniyin Selvan is one more to add to the list.
Touted to be a historical epic, the movie will be shot and divided into two parts (shot simultaneously). The film features Jayam Ravi, Vikram, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Trisha, Jayaram, Sobhita Dhulipala, Prabhu, Prakash Raj, Vikram Prabhu, and many more in the list.
PS-1 is slated to reach the audience in cinema halls on the 30th of September this year and it will be released in five languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
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Yuvan, Sid Sriram & Shreya Ghoshal Create Magic With Anbae Peranbae

Yuvan Shankar Raja, Sid Sriram and Shreya Ghoshal have teamed up for the beautiful tune Anbae Peranbae.
The song will be featured in Suriya’s soon to be released film, NGK.
Yuvan and Sid have teamed up only once before, and it was to give us the hit, High on Love from the film Pyaar Prema Kaadhal.
Shreya Ghoshal, on the other hand, has worked with Yuvan multiple times, and they have come up with some pretty good songs. The most successful product of the duo was probably the tune Ayyayo from Paruthiveeran.
Uma Devi (second from left), Sid Sriram and Yuvan Shankar Raja
Anbae Peranbae has lyrics penned by Uma Devi, literary scholar and language professor. The poet is no stranger to the world of Tamil music, and has composed the lyrics for Maya Nadhi and Veera Thurandhara from Kabali. She also wrote the lyrics for the beautiful tune Kannamaa from Kaala.
Does Anbe Peranbae do all these great people justice? You be the judge.

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Usha Jey’s Hip-Hop Bharatanatyam Fusion Makes Massive Following On Social Media

You’ve got to really watch it to feel the vibe!
Have you guys ever wondered nor come across any impressive and unique dance forms, this time around one which features Bharatanatyam and hip-hop together?
Well, it came to our surprise after we witnessed Usha Jey, a Sri Lankan Hybrid Bharatanatyam choreographer who had eventually garnered the attention of netizens the world over by uploading one such dance video of her dancing along two other dancers that have mashed hip-hop with Indian classical dance.
Never seen such an energy in classical dancers!
Watch the 1-minute and 20-second video below:

What the f- though ? Where the love go ? 🧨@LilTunechi @THEREALSWIZZZ pic.twitter.com/H7kTfQXMO4
— Usha Jey (@Usha_Jey) May 22, 2022

It has been reported that Usha has been performing Bharatnatyam for four years and hip-hop for nine years. Besides obtaining a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship and Project Management, she is truly a gem!
Usha named the dance form as #HybridBharatham, and explained that it was her style of alternating between hip-hop and Bharathanatyam which are her two favourite dance. She further said that the goal was to recapture the magic of each dance and create something that represented who she was.

We can’t deny that the internet can easily qualify as a treasure trove when it comes to showing us delightful videos of netizens with their unique talents. With more than 4 Million views and 336,777 likes, this video has since bowled netizens over for its brilliant choreography.

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The video has given its audience a wow moment, as social media users are totally in awe of the dancers and cannot stop praising their performance.
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BREAKING: Superstar Rajinikanth Might Be In Malaysia For Petta Premiere

Just hours after the release of Petta trailer, we have heard along the grapevines that Superstar Rajinikanth will most likely be in Malaysia in January 2019 for movie promotions. Petta is said to be Superstar Rajinikanth’s last movie before his involvement in politics.

Popular Malaysian movie distribution company, Malik Streams Corporations has been given worldwide movie distributions rights from Sun Pictures. The CEO of Malik Streams Corporations, Datuk Abdul Malik Dasthigeer credits the great rapport his company has with Superstar Rajinikanth as being the catalyst to such a huge deal.
Datuk Abdul Malik, CEO of Malik Streams Corporation
“Obtaining the worldwide distribution rights to such a highly anticipated movie is not easy at all. The competition was steep, but Malik Streams Corporations was able to obtain Petta distribution rights worldwide” Datuk Abdul Malik said in a recent press meet.
“I am so overwhelmed and proud of our achievements as a company. Words cannot explain how I am feeling right now”, he added.
Following the success of obtaining the worldwide distribution rights, Malik Streams Corporation has invited Superstar Rajinikanth for the premiere screening of Petta in Kuala Lumpur.
“We are still waiting on a firm answer from Superstar Rajinikanth on coming to Malaysia for Petta premiere but we are quite positive it will be a favourable response”, said Datuk Malik, who is also a huge fan of Superstar Rajinikanth.

Petta will be premiering worldwide on 10th January 2019. The movie is highly-anticipated for it’s star-studded cast; Vijay Sethupathi, Simran, Trisha, M. Sashikumar, Nazawuddin Siddiqui, Bobby Simha, and the brilliant music by Anirudh.

Petta is directed by the man behind box office hits such as Pizza, Jigarthanda, Iravi dan Mercury, Karthik Subbharaj. The movie that is produced by Kalanithi Maran and Sun Pictures will be released in 3 languages in Malaysia, Tamil, Hindi dan Telugu.
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Did You Know Henna Works Wonders For Your Health And Wellbeing?

Henna usually referred to as Mehendi, is a natural hair dye ingredient that has been used by women for generations. Henna is something that has been widely used for hair care since ancient times. Unlike commercially available hair colours and dyes, henna is the only natural hair treatment that can be used to dye as well as preserve good hair. Beyond offering the mane a bright red colour, henna also helps resist dandruff and scalp scratching. It also works as a natural hair conditioner and makes the hair rise.
Those looking for chemical-free hair care solutions can use it without worrying about any side effects or skin reactions.
Let’s take a peek at some of the other attributes of hair treatment that this fantastic herbal magic therapy provides.

Relieves headache

Henna flowers relieve headaches induced by the sun’s heat. A plaster made of henna flowers soaked in vinegar and applied over the forehead relieves headaches.
Soothe arthritis pain

If henna is used on the hands, it serves to calm the body by the soothing impact it provides on the nerves, pain induced by symptoms of arthritis.
Treats a broad range of skin disorders

Common medical applications for henna include the application of henna as a coagulant for infected wounds and healing salve for burns and acne. Fresh leaves may be used as a topical antiseptic for fungal or bacterial skin infections, including ring worms.
Nourishes hair
Henna helps boost the quality of your hair. This tends to secure the hair of the cuticle, keep it from fracturing, and improves the strength and beauty of the scalp. It is also a natural treatment for dandruff.

Pulls the fever out

Henna leaves rolled into a ball of water, held in a palm, helps in bringing down the temperature of one’s body. Hence, curing fever.
Giving healthy gums

Chewing henna leaves is known to reduce the chances of gum disease and to cure ulcers in the mouth.
Natural cure for diaper rash

Sprinkle a little henna powder over the swelling region to reduce heat and inflammation.
Healing for Dysentery related disease

Henna seeds can be used to treat dysentery. Crush the henna seeds and mix them with ghee. Create a combination of little balls and drink it with water to treat dysentery.
A strong detoxify

Henna helps in detoxifying one’s liver and spleen, through soaking the bark or leaves of the henna plant in water and then drinking the liquid.
Monitors blood pressure

One of the most undervalued benefits of henna is its application for the protection of the heart. If you consume henna water or seeds, you may have a hypotensive effect that relieves stress on the cardiovascular system and effectively lowers blood pressure. It will help avoid plaque and platelet build-up in the heart and lungs, thus avoiding heart problems and strokes altogether.
Sometimes, the greatest treatment is what the earth offers us.
Henna is ultimately the lost jewel beloved by Asians, finding its way to the West.
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Thadam Review: We Keep Asking Ourselves the Wrong Questions

This review of Thadam is spoiler free. However, I do advice you to watch the movie without knowing anything about it at all.
Every day, the sharply dressed Ezhil (Arun Vijay) takes the elevator up to his office on the 7th floor at the exact same time. “You see….” he explains to his friend, “that’s the only chance I have to catch a glimpse of Deepika.” Deepika, by the way, is a film critic who works one floor below him. One day Ezhil picks up the courage to ask her out. “Can I take you out for a cup of coffee?” he asks. “You’re asking the wrong question,” she replies playfully as she walks out of the lift.
Naturally, he thinks it’s a feminist thing and so do you. The next day he asks her if she would like to take him out for coffee, but once again, she says he’s doing it wrong. “Can we go out for a cup of coffee?” doesn’t work either. One night, as he’s tinkering with the design of a project he’s working on (he’s an engineer), he gets an epiphany. “Can we go out for a cup of tea?” At long last, she says yes.

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The cinema burst into laughter. What a twist! But this lighthearted romance sequence is more than just witty and cheeky bit. It’s also a concept in which the entire film rests on. In the first half of Thadam, writer-director Magizh Thirumeni tells the story of Ezhil and Kavin (also Arun Vijay) in a series of intercutting scenes. After the opening, brightly lit romantic block, we see the Arun Vijay character, this time dressed simply in a pair of dusty jeans and t-shirt pulling an ATM machine con alongside his best friend (played by Yogi Babu). My immediate thought was “double life?!”
But as the scenes played along, I began to wonder if it was more of a past and present type of situation. We begin to wonder if we’re following a story about a street smart sewer rat who turned his life around or a successful engineer whose life spiralled out of control. But just like with the feminist/coffee twist, perhaps we’re asking ourselves the all wrong questions. (Note that I went into the film blind without watching any of the trailers or reading any of the previews.)

Later, a murder occurs and the cops arrest Ezhil and this is where the film fully kicks into gear. More (wrong) questions start to pop into your head. Your wheels start spinning. We’re only halfway through the movie and the murderer is already caught? This doesn’t seem right. Magizh Thirumeni keeps you on your toes. Thadam isn’t an intricately detailed, cold and bleak character exploration like Zodiac and Seven but Thirumeni does take you on one hell of a ride with twists and turns at every corner — most of which work.
Even the romance that takes place in the early portions aren’t just there to make the film more marketable to the masses (though, this is a movie for the masses); it actually ties back into the crux of the narrative. Let’s just say that when you start asking yourself where the beautiful heroine has disappeared off to, the answer isn’t: she’s waiting for the next duet song to pop up and shake her booty.

I just wished certain creative decisions were made differently. Why does the elimination of a crucial bit of evidence happen in a jarring comedic fashion? Also, Sonia Agarwal’s performance in the flashback sequences is cringeworthy. The dramatic weight of these scenes calls for someone with a little more range and control — Sonia Agarwal’s performance made me look away in moments where the director clearly wanted me to tear up. And similar to Ratsasan last year, the revelations and backstories we get aren’t nearly as interesting as the mysteries that preceded them.
But ultimately, Thadam is a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable time at the movies. I appreciate that it isn’t a tale about heroes and villains. Here, Thirumeni has painted a morally ambiguous world where our protagonist is a con artist with a gambling addiction. Its sooty frames are filled with characters who do interesting things, like the elderly lady who breaks a cigarette in half before smoking it because that way it’s “healthy.” It’s also a movie where the meatiest role apart from the protagonist is a female cop, both warm and resolute, embodied wonderfully by Vidya Pradeep.
If you’d like to discuss this movie with me you can hit me up on Twitter & Instagram here: @dashtalksmovies
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Thousands Throng Murugan Temples For Thaipusam

Thousands of devotees and onlookers have thronged various Murugan temples across the country for Thaipusam.
This kicked off yesterday after flags were raised at temples to signify the start of the annual Hindu festival.
In the Sri Subramaniar Temple of Batu Caves, the Thaipusam flag was raised after the arrival of the silver chariot bearing the statue of Lord Murugan yesterday afternoon.
The silver chariot made its way through the heart of the nation’s capital and its suburbs on a 16km journey. Starting at Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Tun H.S. Lee , the procession passed through Jalan Sultan, Jalan Pudu, Jalan Tun Perak, Lebuh Ampang, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Munshi Abdullah, Jalan Dang Wangi, Jalan Raja Laut, Jalan Ipoh, Jalan Perhentian and Jalan Ipoh Batu 5 before reaching Batu Caves.
Up north, Thaipusam is in full swing at the Waterfall Hilltop Murugan Temple. A dual chariot procession made its way through the streets of Penang. This was the fourth consecutive year where the golden and silver chariots made their appearance on the island.
This year, a new golden chariot made its maiden journey to the Murugan temple. Beginning at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Queen Street, the chariot measuring 7.3m was pulled by devotees.
The old golden chariot, which was used for Thaipusam last year, was 5.9m high and placed within the hilltop temple compound.
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Vanmitha’s Wau Rocketry Team Makes Malaysia Proud By Emerging 11th place in Spaceport America Cup 2022

Indeed a great milestone for our WAU Rocketry team at the Spaceport America Cup 2022!
The FIRST and ONLY team from Malaysia has made us proud by clinching the 11th place at the most prestigious competition that took place in New Mexico from 20th to 25th June 2022. We were amazed to know that they were ranked out of 153 teams in the world’s largest Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Conference (IREC).
As we were flabbergasted with our space enthusiast’s passion, the Rocketry Team 92 Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) successfully launched a rocket named ‘Hebat Rocket’ 3km into the atmosphere at Spaceport America Vertical Launch Area last month.
Led by Vanmitha Athimoolam, the USM team has launched a Malaysian-made high-powered rocket at 10 000 ft in New Mexico under the Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) category. The project mission is to launch a rocket at 10k feet and recover it back safely and deploy a Nanosat that lands autonomously by using quadcopter tech.
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Known as the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering conference and student rocket launch competition, students from all over the world gathered at this world-class spaceport facility to launch their rockets.
Out of 153 teams, a total number of 66 teams were chosen to launch their rockets, while the rest withdrew or faced safety issues, NST reported. Being the first-timers in the competition, Vanmitha stated that WAU Rocketry USM scored the full 60 marks for entry and progress, technical report (164.5 marks from the total 200), design (228.8 marks from the total 240), flight performance (379.7 marks from the total 500) and another 50 bonus marks.
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An incredible start for our Malaysian team!
According to the USM Chemical Engineering school, this Wau Rocketry team consists of 9 Aerospace engineering students, 2 chemical engineering students and 1 mechanical engineering student.
Formed in September 2021, the entire team took part in the Spaceport America Cup 2022 for the first time, and they were among the 63 teams who qualified for the final round. Held from 20th to 25th June 2022, the much-anticipated competition took place in New Mexico, America.
A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality. – Vanmitha
Thank you for putting Malaysia on the world map Vanmitha and the entire team members!
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Here’s Why Tik Tik Tik Isn’t Really India’s First Space Film

Tik Tik Tik (2018) is a tamizh science fiction/thriller film written and directed by Shakthi Soundar Rajan.
The film stars Jayam Ravi – who is continuously choosing experimental scripts like Thani Oruvan, Bogan, Miruthan and Vanamagan in recent times so there’s no surprise when he was named as the hero. Renowned Malaysian/Singaporean actor Aaron Aziz and Oru naal Koothu fame Nivetha Pethuraj also play lead roles in Tik Tik Tik.

The film is critically acclaimed and also doing very well in the box office. Tik Tik Tik is heavily promoted as India’s first space film. But is it really India’s 1st space film?!
MGR says ‘b*tch please’

Kalai Arasi (1963), a tamizh film, directed by A. Kasilingam – starring Makkal Thilagam MGR, P. Bhanumathi and Rajasree in lead roles. Produced by Sarodi Brothers, it had musical score by K.V. Mahadevan. The film was released on 19 April 1963 and sadly it was a major commercial failure.

The plot is roughly like this: two alien creatures who resemble earthly humans are travelling to the earth on a strange mission. Apparently their planet has made far-reaching strides in science, but is really backward in performing arts so they are coming to earth to find and take back a talented artiste who could teach their planet people music and dance. Even though that 2 aliens have multiple of candidates to choose they were mesmerised with Vani’s performance and decides that she would best suit their purpose. Then they abduct her to their planet and the rest you may find out from the film itself.
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Naan Sollum Ragasiyam (1959) is a Tamizh film which is directed by P. Sridhar Rao and produced by V. C. Subburaman. The film consist of Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan, Anjali Devi, K.A. Thangavelu and evergreen comedian J.P. Chandrababu in lead roles. G. Ramanathan composed music for this film.
The film’s plot is about a scientist who build a space ship at his backyard and in a urgent need of person to be a passenger so he can test the ship. Since he’s the only one who understands the system, he has to be there back on earth when the ship is out in space.
Eventually he meets a boy who has an extraordinary problem. His mom has this weird disease which can only be cured by soil from the moon. Yeah we know it’s illogical but hey, we’ve set an “international spy thriller film” with a 100 crore budget where Ajith would be talking in Tamizh to a bunch of European mercenaries so why not. So Sivaji decides to send the kid to the moon using his space ship. Rest of the story?! Watch the film.
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Dr Priscilla Das Scoops Double Awards At SIBEST 2022

The success of alumni in all fields plays an important role in raising the name of the university, what more when the success is sketched continuously.
Dr Priscilla Das from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences did her University proud as she shines at the SEGi International Conference of Business, Environment, Sustainability and Technology (SIBEST) 2022.
She won two prestigious awards namely Best Presenter and Best Paper Awards for her research paper along with Prof Dr Rebecca Wong and Assoc Prof Dr Saravanan Kumar which led to the topic, ‘Stress, Depression, Anxiety and Coping Styles Among Malaysian University Students During Pre & Post Covid-19 Outbreak’.
SEGI University & college has taken to their respective social media to share the good news:

Dr Priscilla took this opportunity to express her gratitude toward her university:
“I am so grateful to Almighty and SIBEST for the double awards. When it comes to events like SIBEST, I advise maintaining a good confidence level and clarity while presenting. Use of attractive graphics and appropriate wordings in your slides is a plus, but more importantly, make sure your paper has a depth of literature review packed with robust results and discussions. Lastly, be attentive to the questions asked by the panel and answer with confidence because it is our research work,” said Dr Priscilla.
SIBEST is a platform that provides for international and local academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and professionals to share their ideas and experiences in the business discipline of leadership and sustainability. Furthermore, IBEST 2022 hopes to provide opportunities for collaboration in the field of business and entrepreneurship towards restructuring to strategize on sustainability in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030 (SDGs).
Congratulations on winning those prestigious awards, Dr Priscilla Das!
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Rabbit Mac Records Tollywood Songs For Allu Arjun’s Next Blockbuster

What a great way to ring in another trip around the Sun!
On his birthday, Rabbit Mac recorded Tollywood tracks for Allu Arjun and director Trivikram’s next blockbuster film. Rabbit worked with singer and composer Rahul Nambiar and Thaman on two tracks for the upcoming film #AA19. Allu Arjun will star with Pooja Hegde and Tabu and the team is moving from Hyderabad to Kakinada for shooting.

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Rabbit posted a photo of his with Tollywood’s stylist star, Allu Arjun, with a caption that reads, “A perfect picture with the man himself @alluarjunonline // Recorded my second song for his blockbusters and yeap, hardwork pays off. Thanks to my man @musicthaman. It is truly a remarkable Birthday gift. Always doing it big for my Malaysian Fam”.

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Congratulations Rabbit Mac and we can’t wait for this music to drop!
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Enga Veetu Mapillai: Canada’s Susanna Wins Kolam Challenge & Scores Date With Arya

On this episode of Enga Veetu Mapillai, the ladies compete in a kolam challenge to score a special date with Arya.
The girls were not limited in terms of creativity. They were allowed to design any kind of kolam they wanted, with any design and words. Agatha made a ‘hospital’ kolam, Ayeesha’s kolam revolved around football, Naveena drew a Mickey Mouse, and Kuhashini’s kolam reflected a peacock.

However, the Arya’s heart-winning kolam was Susanna’s heart-shaped kolam. Take a look here:

As the winner of the challenge, Arya presented her with the Token of Love, which makes her safe from the next elimination. Aside from that, the two also go on a special date together. We haven’t gotten to the date part, but from the teaser, it looks like they were on a hot air ballon!

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Pavilion REIT Malls Usher In Deepavali With Lights And Delights

With the Festival of Lights upon us, Pavilion REIT Malls invite shoppers to celebrate Deepavali with vibrant kolam designs, beautiful decorations, irresistible shopping deals and fun-filled activities for everyone from now until the end of October!
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Malaysia’s premier shopping destination, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, presents a ‘Majestic Deepavali’ this year, with extravagant decorations, performances, activities and shopping rewards!
Be sure to stop by and admire the glorious decorative elephants and colourful kolams illuminating the iconic Crystal Fountain. In Hindu culture, elephants are sacred symbols of peace, mental strength, and power, while kolams signify auspiciousness and good luck. Inspired by stunning saree designs, the mall is decorated with brightly coloured flowers, capturing the hues of the rainbow,— six yards of pure grace, elegance, and beauty commemorating the festive season.

Catch the festive performances by Temple of Fine Arts on the 8, 9, 15 and 16 October from 3pm to 3.30pm at Pavilion KL’s Main Entrance. The Temple of Fine Arts has planned a series of Indian Cultural Dances, including Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Kathak, and Contemporary – there’s even something for Bollywood fans! Bring your friends and family to rediscover the wonders of these ‘ cultural, artistic and spiritual traditions.
Plenty of festive treats and shopping await at Pavilion KL this festive period. Shop for your Deepavali-themed body and shower products from LUSH, and find your signature scent from Amouage. Get festive-ready and bling on with stacks of gold-toned crystals from Swarovski. For some exciting entertainment, catch the latest blockbusters at Dadi Cinema, then cap off your day with delectable Northern Indian delicacies at Royal India and visit The Coffee Academïcs for coffee and dessert.

Shoppers are rewarded with free Deepavali packets with every RM150 spent, or RM100 spent with Maybank Cards in a single receipt at retail stores and F&B outlets from 7 until 30 October. Maybank cardholders will be gifted a free Vatiri Tea Cup with every RM500 spent with Maybank cards in a single receipt at any retail stores and F&B outlets. With every RM2,000 spent in a single receipt, Maybank cardholders will be gifted free Pyrex Country Rose Carafe and Mugs.
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Da Men USJ invites shoppers to ‘Alight With Joy’ this Deepavali!
True to the Festival of Lights, the mall is adorned with traditional Indian lanterns that symbolise the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. In the spirit of Keluarga Malaysia, the community mall is proud to present a stunning kolam made with colourful sarees and bangles and showcasing traditional Indian fashion, shining a spotlight on the rich Indian culture and heritage.

Plenty of treats and shopping rewards await at Da Men USJ’s Deepavali Bazaar this festive period. Shop for your stylish Deepavali outfit, stock up on your favourite Indian snacks, and elevate your festive look with Henna art and accessories every weekend until 23 October. Children aged 4-15 are invited to show off their talent to win attractive prizes with the mall’s Deepavali Kids Indian and Belly Dance Competition on 30 October.

Shoppers can stand a chance to win big prizes such as a cordless vacuum cleaner, slow cooker, non-stick pot and many more when they correctly guess the worth of the items in the ‘Guess and Win’ contest.
With a minimum spend of RM50 in a single receipt mall-wide or RM150 in a single receipt for Jaya Grocer. Until the end of October, ‘BIG Spender’ with a minimum of RM380 mall-wide or RM480 for Jaya Grocer in two combined receipts will be eligible to redeem RM50 cash voucher. On top of that, shoppers are invited to ‘SPEND & Lepak’ with a minimum spend of RM180 mall-wide or RM280 for Jaya Grocer in two combined receipts to redeem F&B vouchers and Dadi Cinema movie vouchers!
INTERMARK MALL
Embark on a journey filled with Indian culture and heritage with ‘Ode To Odissi’. Intermark Mall is proud to collaborate with the Temple of Fine Arts to pay homage to the Odissi dance, a form of dance from the state of Odisha on the eastern coast of India. The mall’s Ground Atrium will be filled with colourful and vibrant garlands, bringing to life a kaleidoscope of colour to brighten up the Deepavali celebration.
Upon stepping into the Ground Atrium, shoppers will be able to see the beautiful Odissi costumes with headgear and accessories, as well as Odisha sarees on display. Odisha has a rich heritage of textile and weaving art, and the indigenous styles of fabric dyeing and weaving in the state have found inspiration from old religious texts and traditions. In collaboration with internationally-renowned fashion designer Carven Ong, Intermark Mall presents an exclusively designed collection, calling to mind flamboyant peacocks and extravagant flair. Be sure to check out this brilliant display at Level 1.

Witness spectacular festive performances by the Temple of Fine Arts on  15 October at 1pm. Shoppers of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to learn more about the cultural dance, costumes and accessories.
For those looking to stock up on the festive goodies, Intermark Mall’s bazaar at the Ground Atrium offers a selection of handmade accessories from HIAS, festive clothing and accessories from Cashmere Creation, delicious cookies from Cookies by Yusa and stylish bags to elevate your Deepavali look from Hueysybags.
Deepavali isn’t complete without Henna Art, also known as Mehndi! Get dolled up for the festive season with attractive henna designs every weekend between 1-3 pm from 15, 16, 20, 21, 25 and 26 October at the Ground Atrium.
Shoppers who spend RM500 and above in a single receipt may redeem assorted Naturals by Watsons bath and hand cream. Those who spend RM1,000 and above in a single receipt may redeem an Oriental Signature cash voucher worth RM100.
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Rajinikanth Buys A House For One Of Kollywood’s Veteran Storywriter, Kalaignanam!

Thalaiva for a reason!
Staying true to his promise, actor Rajinikanth gifted a 3-BHK house to veteran film producer and storywriter Kalaignanam. He purchased a house in Chennai to be gifted to Kalaignanam, who had introduced Rajinikanth as a hero through the movie Bairavi in 1978.
The 1320 square feet house is located on the ground floor of the apartment. Rajinikanth was welcomed by Kalaignanam and his family and was made to light the lamp in the new house.

The actor had promised to gift Kalaignanam a house during the felicitation function organised in Kalaignanam’s honour to commemorate his 90th birthday and his 50 years in filmdom on August 14, 2019.
In the event, Rajinikanth said that Kalaignanam had personally invited him to the event. Talking about the lack of recognition to storywriters in Tamil cinema, Rajinikanth urged the celebrities at the event to make it compulsory for movies to credit storywriters separately and treat them on par with directors.
Sharing his memories with Kalaignanam and his simplicity, Rajinikanth said,
“I came to know only recently that he still lives in a rented house. It is sad.”
Heart of gold!

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Lilly Singh Turns ‘Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai’ Into A Women Empowerment Rap Song

‘Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai’ translates ‘What I underneath your blouse/bra (Choli)?’. Right.

The song is an evergreen Bollywood hit from the 1993 film Khalnayak featuring Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit. Popular Youtuber, Lilly Singh, has decided to give the song a makeover and flexed her rap skills in the remixed version of ‘Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai’, ‘All Is Well’ and ‘Aankh Marey’.
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She wrote in an Instagram post, “I love Bollywood and I love rap music, so I decided to collide both worlds and remake some of my favorite filmi songs into rap anthems. Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai is a CLASSIC and so I wanted to pair it with some modern wisdom I’ve gained over the years. Growing up, I was often taught a “right” and “wrong” way to be a woman. I was told exposing your body too much isn’t good, fair skin is the goal, having a tummy isn’t beautiful and subconsciously that other people could/would and should make judgments about you. I believed all of this for some time in my life because I didn’t know another way. As I’ve grown up, I’ve proactively made an effort to unlearn a lot of these things and this song represents that growth in a nutshell. Shout outs to all my sisters who love to cover up and to those who love to show it all. Shout outs to my sisters who enjoy reading books, cooking and/or flexing on a pole. Shout outs to my light, dark and everything in between sisters. Shout outs to all my sisters with PHAT stretch marks. Shout outs to my working women and stay at home moms. It’s YOUR choice. Regardless of all the things we’ve been told and taught, you’re beautiful and deserve respect. Tag a sister you love and let her know she’s AMAZING”.
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Lilly Singh is spitting bars on feminism and women having agency over their own bodies in her video titled ‘If Bollywood Songs Were Rap’, and the video has garnered over 600,000 views in under 12 hours.
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WATCH: Deleted Scene from Tamizh Padam 2

A new deleted scene from Tamizh Padam 2 has just dropped on YouTube. For those who aren’t familiar, Tamizh Padam (translates to Tamil Movie) and Tamizh Padam 2, is a spoof on the Mass-Masala genre. In this hilarious deleted footage, we see our hero, Shiva (played by Shiva), in the villain’s house. He then snaps his fingers and does what Quicksilver does in X-Men: Days of Future Past, shot in a purposefully unstylistic manner.

Directed by CS Amudhan, Tamizh Padam 2 is a big box office hit. In just 12 days, it has grossed over Rs 30 Cr (US$ 4.3 million) in Tamil Nadu alone. While there are no reports regarding the film’s production budget, one can safely assume that it’s made with roughly the same budget as the first movie, a mere Rs 3.5 Cr (US$ 500 000). Considering its small budget and lack of star power, it looks like we’ll definitely be getting more Tamizh Padam movies.
Tamizh Padam 2 is currently running in Malaysian cinemas.

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Ram Charan Is On Instagram; Wants To Connect With His Fans!

Ram Charan released a video to announce his arrival on Instagram. He said that he is excited about connecting with his fans.
Actor Ram Charan, who is busy getting ready to resume shoot for SS Rajamouli’s upcoming RRR, made his debut Instagram debut on July 12, he revealed via a special video that has been released.
Sharing the video, his wife Upasana Konidela wrote on Instagram: “FINALLY HE MADE IT @alwaysramcharan #ramcharan On @instagram #itsgonnabeMAD #friday.”

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He went on to reveal that he’s looking forward to connect with his fans on this amazing platform which will be new for him and that it’s going to be a lot of fun.
His handle name will be ItsAlwaysRamCharan.

On the work front, Ram Charan will soon join the sets of RRR, in which he shares screen space with Jr NTR for the first time in his career.
Rajamouli had said that RRR will be a fictional story set in 1920s pre-independent era and it will be based on few years in the lives of two real heroes and well-known revolutionaries – Alluri Sitarama Raju and Komaram Bheem.
While Jr NTR will be seen as Komaram Bheem, Ram Charan will be playing Alluri Sitharama Raju. The film will also star Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn in key roles.
Welcome to the Gram Ram!
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My Top 4 Favourite Navarasa Picks

The Navarasa hype is still prevalent in both positive and negative reviews. Reviews are still splurging on meme pages, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media platforms. The team also recently posted a video on YouTube, which was a Navarasa graffiti tribute.

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Because of its purpose and good value, this film series is very special to the entire Kollywood cinema community. But, no matter what, as an audience, there will always be criticism of the movie front, regardless of its purpose.
In terms of criticism, the overall rating for the anthology ranged from 2.5 to 3.5, and I believe only a couple of stories made it to the audience, with the rest falling well short of expectations. Let’s see which of the nine episodes piqued my interest the most, among many others.
Episode 1: Edhiri (Karuna)
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Makkal Selvan, Vijay Sethupathi, veteran actor Prakash Raj, and the lovely Revathy star in Edhiri. Aside from the Rasa, the plot has definitely delivered outstanding performances from the actors. It is, in my opinion, a clever idea to place this episode as the first one to capture the audience’s attention. I like how they used colour hue to show the characters’ emotions in the first frame. If you noticed, Revathy has a red hue and Vijay Sethupathy has a green hue. The episode’s rasa is definitely achieved near the end.
Episode 3: Project Agni (Adbutha)
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Karthick Naren directed the sci-fi episode Project Agni in this anthology. Despite the fact that he is a young director, his work and thought process were truly mind-blowing. I enjoy thought-provoking ideas and stories, but because the episode is only about 30 minutes long, I believe there was too much information crammed into that time period, particularly the conversation between Krishna and Vishnu. Aside from that, I liked how they incorporated metaphors into their names and scenes.
Episode 4: Payasam (Bheebhatsa)
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In comparison to the other episodes, I believe this was the one story that clearly delivered the rasa (Bheebhatsa). Bheebhatsa means gruesome, and Delhi Ganesh’s performance will definitely give the audience that feeling. The story is also not overly complicated; it is straightforward and to the point. Along with the cast’s performances, the art direction and cinematography should be praised.
Episode 7: Inmai (Bhaya)
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Inmai means fear, and fear can mean different things to different people. However, in this episode, it demonstrated the concept of fear and how it kills a person from within. I like how they did not confine fear to the horror concept; it was a novel way to depict fear.
 The performance of Siddarth and Parvathy added to the story’s value. Ammu Abhirami deserves special mention for her performance as young Parvathy. This episode leaves the audience in a state of fear, suspicion, shock, and a variety of other emotions.
Finally, ‘Navarasa’ is about 9 stories and 9 emotions, but except for a few, most of the stories are difficult to swallow, and somehow boring. Some stories did not deliver the rasa properly I would say. Of course, the episodes have their own positive aspects, but these four stories outnumber the others. Overall, it was a good experience, and if you haven’t seen the anthology yet, I recommend starting with the one listed above.
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Rajinikanth And Latha On The Sets Of ‘Darbar’!

This is super sweet!
Rajinikanth and Latha are amongst the beautiful couple of Kollywood. They shared an adorable photo of the couple from the sets of Darbar is going viral on social media.

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In the picture, Latha can be seen placing his hands on the shoulders of Rajini from the back as they happily pose for the camera. While Latha Rajinikanth is dressed in a saree, the 68-year-old actor was in his cop getup.
On the professional front, the shooting of Rajinikanth’s next with AR Murugadoss titled Darbar is underway. The star actor will be seen playing a cop in the film, which has been bankrolled by Lyca Productions.
Santosh Sivan is handling the cinematography while Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music. Rajinikanth and Nayanthara have teamed up for the third time for Darbar after Chandramukhi and Kuselan. The film is slated for a Pongal 2020 release.
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Cricketer Winifred Anne Duraisingam Leads Her Team To Victory

The Malaysian national cricket team captain, Winifred Anne Duraisingam has led her team, the Northern Queens to victory at the Malaysian Super Women League (MSWL) Cricket Tournament.
The Northern Queens defeated the Eastern Lioness by six wickets in a dramatic final match at Kinrara Oval in Puchong, earlier today.

The match that was held in a T20 format saw the Northern Queens score 138 runs, (over 4 wickets), while Eastern Lioness accumulated 135 runs, losing one wicket.
26-year-old Winifred played a big role for Northern Queens by hitting 61 runs, followed by Australian all-rounder, Adelaide Campion with 42 runs.

The MSWL saw 27 top Malaysian cricketers and 26 invited players from Australia, Vanuatu, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Myanmar participate. In an interview with the local news, Winifred commended the tournament for exposing Malaysian cricketers to players of different nations.
Third place went to the Central Super Girls led by former world record holder Mas Elysa Yasmin Zulkifli with 129 runs (4 wickets).

Congratulations to Winifred and her team!
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Must Watch Astonishing All Time Favourite Rajini Movies!

Tamil Cinema’s most leading and sought after actor, embellished with multiple international recognitions and fame in the cine world, no fancy introduction would ever do justice to his character and presence, Rajinikanth is plainly a maestro on his own!

Unleashing his cine roles, desiring to be a villain, knocking of the movie industry with his style effortlessly has always never failed to leave his fans in captivating awe!
Rajinikanth imbuing style with finesse, gave his negative characters an eloquence that not many Tamil cinema villains could offer.
He always had his own way, despite emerging into the heroic genre later, Rajinikanth has always been the par excellence villain of Tamil cinema.
But for him, Tamil cinema had better intentions, despite his concession that he enjoyed doing commercial roles that eventually drove him to play other intricate roles such as a wiseman as confidently as he played a crude, terrifying villain to a softly educated man, and a rustic village head, diverting from comedy to melodrama, in many genres, he always exceled with superlative excellence even at the age of 69!
Marking his birthday that is creeping in soon on 12.12, here are the best movies donned by this epitome of style;
Apoorva Raagangal

The first movie that opened doors for the actor to step his foot into the Tamil film industry. Aboorva Raagangal was at finesse due to its own course, being directed by K Balachander is definitely one of it. With a very intriguing storyline, depicting an amazing story, this was Rajini’s first movie that gave him an immediate kick-off in his career, mesmerising audience with his acting skills.
This movie also marked the in-depth value the role holds, where Rajini definitely elevated the whole character’s perseverance to a whole new level, revealing his utmost supremacy in being able to steal the show despite a small character of the film presented to him.
Thus, this eventually became the golden ticket that brought all directors in the cine world gushing over to lock him for their respective movies!
16 Vayathinile

Early in his career, Rajinikanth undertook a plethora of negative characters, and his role as ‘Parattai’ in 16 Vayathinile is definitely among the best. Rajinikanth was effortlessly villainous, playing a perfect counterpart to a naive Chappani, as a local ruffian lusting after Mayilu.
Throughout this movie, neither of the actors bore the stigma of stardom, making it more remarkable. The hit dialogue “Ithu eppadi irukku?” by Rajinikanth still remains as an evergreen trademark amongst his fans.
Mullum Malarum

Rajinikanth out performed the best professional life roles in the legendary J Mahendran’s movies, especially in Mullum Malarum. The movie had seen the sheer caliber of Rajinikanth in all of his splendor. He played the role of an angry young man with a deep dislike for the man with whom his beloved sister was in love.
In addition to winning a special award for Best Actor at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for the film, Rajinikanth had received a massive female fan following.
Mullum Malarum shows him as a fine actor, from the famous ‘Raman Aandalum’ song to the startling climax where he accepts the man’s love for his sister. He played winch operator Kali, who loved his sister, and the brilliant man dispelled any lingering doubts about his acting abilities in this film.
Thillu Millu

Rajinikanth, made a remake of the Hindi film Golmaal, with an evidently reluctant move for this film as it belonged to the comedy genre, something he has never worked on. However the director who introduced him to the cinema, K Balachander, was far more optimistic of his talent, and pushed him to star in this film!
Thillu Mullu however now, stays as one of Tamil cinema’s most hilarious films, evergreen in its own way with Rajinikanth breathing life with his outstanding performance in the role of Aiyampettai Arivudai Nambi Kaliyaperumal Chandran and Indiran.
After this film, Rajini had taken on numerous dual roles, unleashing his talents and intimidating the audience with his skills in playing double roles to perfection.
Sri Raghavendrar

This devotional biographical film about Sri Raghavendrar, directed by S P Muthuraman, would undoubtedly be Rajinikanth’s favourite. After doing a number of negative and action-oriented roles, Rajinikanth is unnervingly cool and unfazed in Sri Raghavendrar, something that however is seemingly connected well with his mass group of audience.
Breaking all odds, by debuting in a very calm devotional film, encrypting a wonderful message, endorsed as Rajini’s main turning point in life.
If there was ever one film his fans would love to watch even decades later, it’d for sure be Sri Raghavendrar.
Muthu

The film was a smash of success at the box office and completed a 175-day run. It was later released as Muthu Odoru Maharaja in Japanese, which means Muthu – The Maharaja Dancing. In Japan in 1998, the film grossed a record of US$ 1.6 million and was responsible for developing a large Japanese fan base for the actor.
 The popularity of Muthu in Japan led Newsweek, an American news journal, to comment in a 1999 article that Rajinikanth had “supplanted Leonardo DiCaprio as the most famous heartthrob in Japan.
Muthu’s evergreen jokes and heart touching scenes are always dearly so close to our heart till today never failing to seize the moment since its release in the late 90s.
Thalapathi

In the lead roles, held by Rajinikanth, Mammootty, Shobana, directed amazingly by Mani Ratnam, the movie’s thematic concept was entirely based on the Hindu classic Mahabharatha, which depicts the relationship between Karna and Duryodhana.
With spectacular performances by Rajini, this Mani Ratnam movie speaks for itself and is a timeless Tamil classic.
This movie shows Rajini acting as a lonely devastated orphan and a close friend embedded with so much of loyalty. His character in the film shows him encountering his long lost mother, fighting the urge to go against his own brother due to his loyalty towards his friend. Hence, this movie is a definite centerpiece with a mellow of emotions injected in every scene!
Annamalai

Annamalai was the first movie to introduce the graphic title card ‘Super Star’ that is used till today as his trademark intro.
The movie tales the story of a milkman named Annamalai and the son of a filthy rich businessman named Ashok. Their childhood friendship is sabotaged and turned into a rivalry when Ashok’s father becomes unhappy about their friendship, igniting battles between them.
Revealing a hidden card that many may not know about this remarkable movie, the famous song in the film ‘Vanthenda Paalkaran’ was inspired based on a Kannada poem that Rajinikanth personally suggested that narrates about how cows are respected as deities and how beneficial they are to us humans.
This movie, was also a remake from a 1987 English novel, Kane and Abel and the entire movie was shot within a time span of just 45 days! Annamalai marks as the first highest-grossing film in the Tamil industry until Baasha broke the record.
Padayappa

Padayappa is an all time Rajini blockbuster that encompasses an irony and cultivates it into vengeance and eventually mixes it up with a little melodrama. Padayappa definitely made a deliberate attempt in making an outstanding score and tells the tale of a young engineer, Padayappa, who returns to his village for his sister’s marriage.
Padayappa and his family are forced to leave home by a series of events involving hellish betrayal. The shattered young man resorts to faith and battles his way to the top, starting from scratch, breaking away all the hurdles and challenges from the protagonist who used to love Padayappa.
Music from AR Rahman backs up Rajinikanth’s duel with the amazing score of Ramya Krishnan, Padayappa is one of the few Tamil movies with a strong female antagonist unleashing a killer performance that is still admired and spoken of till this very day!
Baasha

The first thing that comes to our mind when we hear this name, that instantly rhymes in our head, is the theme song this movie beholds.
Baasha is an action thriller film featuring Rajinikanth, Nagma, and Raghuvaran in which Rajinikanth takes on the role of an auto-rickshaw driver who’s main goal in life is to accomplish his late father’s desire, but gets into trouble when an old rival returns from jail and threatens to kill his family, prompting him to unveil his dark past and stir up the same war he had kept aside for years.
The film did not just earn high positive box office recognition, but it also rocketed Rajini into achieving a different milestone. Rajini’s dialogues and acting debuts gained wide acknowledgement by fans from all corners of the world!
Chandramukhi

This movie is a remake of the Kannada movie “Apthamitra,” which itself is a remake of “Manichithrathazhu,” the classic Malayalam movie.
 Rajinikanth plays Saravanan, a psychiatrist who arrives in the middle of a family feud on a long time decided marriage agreement. The story spirals to a different genre when the whole family decides to reside in a haunted mansion.
Chandramukhi has meticulously incorporated into all elements of thriller, balancing science and mythology, flaunting its slight affair with an ancient tale, resonating with brilliant music that cuts through periods and emotions. Chandramukhi is a fine example of beauty in the combination of all those elements, incorporating traditional elements such as retribution, lust, love and mystery.
The variety of subplots and interesting characters made this film a top notch of its time.
Kabali

Kabaleeswaran, a revolutionary who battles for the benefit of his race in a foreign land, is falsely entangled in a riot leading to being thrown behind bars, distorting his entire family. He then begins looking for his wife when he returns after his jail sentence and ends up confronting those who were the reason behind his suffering.
 A tale of vengeance, emotion, intrigue, envy, treason, allegiance, love and payback follows.
This movie marks a major comeback of the star, shining in style and elegance adorned with sophisticated coats elevating his role to a whole new level. This is also another movie that hit a different level of style throughout Rajini’s entire career.

Rajini has an emblem of excellence and style in the cine world, beholding the title for years, Rajini’s stardom has always been the best with no competitor or actor even to date is birthed in the film industry to beat our ‘thalaiva’.
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Are You Ready To Delve Into Eesha Sarvesha Musical Ensemble?

Are you a musical fanatic? Do you enjoy being immersed in the rhythm of music while watching a beautiful feast played in dance form? Then you’ll be overjoyed by this news!
Laasya Arts Academy will be conducting a beautiful musical rendition aptly titled Eesha Sarvesha on the 4th of June at 7.31pm at Shantanand Auditorium, Temple of Fine Arts. Laasya Arts Academy is a fine arts organisation that promotes and preserves the ancient classical music & dance forms of India.

With that ultimate aim, they strive with Eesha Sarvesha, an attempt to weave music into the concept of Pancha Boothas which are the 5 Great Elements in the basis of all creation.
In a way, the 5 elements of the universe which is present in our body, allow us to connect ourselves to the entirety of the universe with these elements we share. Each piece in the show’s repertoire will be based on a specific element from the Pancha Boothas to emphasise our mind, body, and soul’s connection to these aspects.
As the show progresses from one element to another, they aim to manifest and exhibit the ways a human’s mind, body and soul act and react throughout its journey of transcending itself to the universe.
Furthermore, in ways that reflect the universality of music, diverse genres of music from many cultures would be performed in this show.
This Carnatic music production has been conceptualised by ‘Madura Natya Maamani’ Guruvayur Usha Dorai and penned by Dr Bala Tharmalingam and late Ku. Sa. Krishnamurthy.
Besides that, the entire music is composed by ‘Vadya Ratnaa Kara’ Achyuthan Sashidaran Nair and Guruvayur Usha Dorai.
As we embrace each culture’s own aesthetic view of music, this never-ending vastness of music could be compared to the Final Element in the Pancha Boothas which is Akasha, Space, an endless vast itself to which we can use music as a beacon to transcend ourselves into.
What are you waiting for? Mark your calendar now and be prepared to get immersed in the sea of music.
For more information, you may head on to Laasya Arts Academy‘s official Instagram by clicking HERE.
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“We Really Didn’t Expect Twin Boys!” – Bharath

Actor Bharath and his wife Jeshly along with their twin sons recently sat down for an interview with Cinema Vikatan. Bharath revealed that he and his wife did not expect twins at all, and he was hoping for a baby girl.
Jeshly, a dentist by training, then tells the interviewer that Bharath had long romanticized the idea of having a daughter. Nevertheless the new parents are elated that their sons are healthy and active.

The couple talk about the trials of raising twins, with Jeshly bearing the brunt of it and not even knowing what day of the week it is, like most new mothers out there. Bharath, on the other hand, makes time to hit the gym.
The twins are adorable, and they will turn 1 in August. Check out the full interview here.

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On the work front, Bharath is having a very productive year. Two films of his hit the screens this year, Simba and Pottu. He is currently busy filming 4 films this year. He will be starring in the upcoming films Naduvan and 8. The actor will also be sharing screen space with Jackie Shroff in the upcoming blockbuster, Kaalidas. Apart from this, Bharath is working on a Kananda film, Akhil.
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Vishalini Sivaperegasam Transforms Car Porch Into A Dance Floor To Teach Bharatanatyam!

A teacher certainly has a very profound effect on a student’s life and to a point of changing one’s outlook, perception and even becoming a model and inspiration.
Whenever a desire to dance is birthed in an individual, it’s not always possible to attend a dance or workshop, more so now with the restrictions brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. But that doesn’t mean that you should be deprived of dancing.
In order to teach Bharatanatyam, Vishalini Sivaperegasam transformed the car porch of her double story house in Jitrah, Kedah, into a dance floor.
Vishalini has been conducting Bharatanatyam classes every Thursdays and Saturdays at her home. A total number of 18 students are actively attending her classes amongst them is a Chinese lady who works as a dentist.

The reason behind the setting up of her Bharatanatyam class is due to fact that those interested in Bharatanatyam are having a hard time finding qualified dance teachers in Jitra.
We cannot deny that other dances and even other forms of exercise such as Zumba have also proven to influence the interconnectivity within the brain, but the traditional dance that has been practiced by Indians for thousands of years is more special and spectacular.
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According to Vishalini, Bharatanatyam would eventually increase the dancer’s versatility, due to the various steps and positions which stretch and loosen the muscles within a performer’s body. It also increases strength and agility, which is vital for dance as it is a strenuous exercise and improved stamina extends the ability of the dancer to perform.
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Child Guard Malaysia – A Platform To Curb Child Sexual Abuse

Child Guard Malaysia was initiated in 2017 by a team of professionals to fight against child sexual abuse that’s happening in Malaysia and around the world. In addition to protecting the victims, this platform fights for justice for the victims and also encourages the victims to voice out.
Child Guard Malaysia’s aim is to  play a pivotal role in preventing any child from being sexually abused!
A lawyer by profession and a child sexual abuse survivor herself, Dr Nithiya Thiahhan is the key person behind this noble cause. Nithiya has given talks in over 32 schools and to her amazement, every talk she gives has helped inculcate courage in a child to come forward and open up to her !
Each child that comes forward to them with such an issue, are taken care of meticulously by putting the child’s interest first, and the team works closely with the Police Department of Malaysia in resolving the issue in a very confidential manner.

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Child Guard Malaysia’s goal is not to reduce the number of child sexual abuse cases but to STOP such cases from happening and prolonging.
Varnam Malaysia had the privilege to speak in detail on this matter with Dr Nithiya Thiahhan.

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Avengers: End Game Leaked By Piracy Site ‘Tamil Rockers’

The denouement of an era from the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been waited on for far too long. After 21 films that took us on adventures and the superhero narrative, Marval is wrapping the era with the ‘Avengers: End Game’ movie.

Promotions for the film have been extensive and it has reflected in the box office collections. The film was released on in Germany, UAE, Malaysia, Singapore and other countries on April 24 and popular piracy website, Tamil Rockers, got ahead of their fans.
The film was leaked on the site but quickly taken down. It is feared that the piracy will affect the collections of the film which is releasing in India in four languages — English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. As reported earlier, AR Rahman is composing the Marvel anthem in India.

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Marvel has released a series of photos and videos asking fans no to spoil the movie for the rest of the viewers. So, if you want to be part of the whole excitement and credit the team for they undying effort, the best will be to head to your nearest cinemas and watch the 2 hour 45 minute long movie there.

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Dhanush Will Not Star In ‘Andhadhun’ Tamil Remake; Replaced By Prashanth!

Actor Dhanush had recently revealed that he’s keen to acquire the remake rights of ‘Andhadhun’ and that he has already initiated talks.
Actor Dhanush, who was blown away by Ayushmann Khurrana’s Andhadhun, had recently revealed that he’s keen to acquire the film’s remake rights and that he has already initiated talks. However, according to a Times of India report, actor Thiyagarajan has acquired the remake rights and the film will be made in Tamil with his son actor Prashanth.

Prashanth was last seen in Johnny, a Tamil remake of Johnny Gaddar. This will be the second Sriram Raghavan film that will feature Prashant, and his father has revealed that the shoot will begin very soon.
While Prashanth will play the lead, the rest of the cast and crew will be finalised soon. The team is yet to finalise a director as well. Thiyagarajan went on to add that Prashanth will be perfect for the role because he’s a pianist in real life as well.
“Prashanth has passed grade 4 in piano at the Trinity College of London. We have a grand piano in our home, and he plays on it almost daily. This role is going to be a cakewalk for him,”
Meanwhile, Prashant will work on another film that will star Anukreethy, who won the Miss India 2018 title. The yet-untitled project will be directed by A. Venkatesh, and it will go on the floors soon.
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The Ultimate Malaysian Battle Has Ended. What About The Ultimate Tamil Nadu Battle?

For the first time in a while, Malaysia has made international headlines in the best way, making democracy the real winner of the 2018 Malaysian General Elections. As the nation is still giddy from excitement over our new government, we discuss the neverending war in Tamil Nadu, between actors Ajith and Vijay.
The enmity between Thala (Ajith) and Thalapathy (Vijay) fans is hard to miss. It is prevalent to a lesser extent here in Malaysia, but makes its presence felt nonetheless. In Tamil Nadu however, it is a different story. As one walks down the bustling streets T Nagar in Chennai, the number of autos with plastered with stickers of either one of those stars is hard to miss. Prior to the release of a movie by either of these stars, the mandatory paal abishegams for the cutouts of these stars have become a norm. Say what you want about Indians, the fanaticism runs deep. So deep, that online abuse of their critics is justified, and often goes unnoticed by the heroes himself.
Actors and Politics
Unlike the battle of Mahathir vs Najib we just witnessed, the Tamil audience has been taking sides with prominent actors for some time now. It began with MGR vs Sivaji Ganesan, and then went on to Rajinikanth vs Kamalhassan. It is interesting to note that the political resemblance doesn’t end there. The Malaysian political scene did have some very good actors who did not get to grace the screens with their acting prowess. In Tamil Nadu however, acting is a mere stepping stone to political glory. A string of chief ministers of the state hail from Tamil films, and the newest entries to the political scene are the two stalwarts themselves. All of this owes thanks to some incredible scripting and the delirium that follows when these lines are uttered on screen. Which is probably why both Thala and Thalapathy have never really addressed the belligerent zealotry that follows them around. While to some, this may seem like a complete disregard for professionalism, the fans of the embattled actors take it as license to keep doing what they do best, being veriyans (zealots).

The Soup of Sura
Who can forget how the editor of The News Minute, Dhanya Rajendran, was harassed for merely saying that she disliked Shah Rukh Khan’s Jab Harry Met Sejal MORE than Vijay’s Sura. Thalapathy’s fans went on a Twitter rampage to make sure she paid the price for insulting their idol’s 2010 movie, which ironically, under performed in the domestic box office. The zealots planned and organized a series of abuses on Twitter, with a hashtag against her deployed at a predetermined time. They then proceeded to insult her upbringing, her morals and her husband in hopes to ‘teach her a lesson’ for not keeping her mouth shut. All that was heard from Vijay in response to this was pin drop silence. Until Dhanya decided to lodge a police report. Vijay’s PR team then scrambled to issue a press release. “I respect women a lot. Everyone has the freedom to criticise anyone’s film. In my opinion, one should not make demeaning comments against a woman for any reason. Everyone has to praise womanhood, I request that nobody should share hurtful comments and wrong views about women on social media,” Vijay said in the statement. Too little, too late, bro. This incident has nothing to do with the glorification or praise of womanhood, but everything to do with misogyny, and the total lack of gender equality!

The Legal Team Bereft of Social Media Awareness
Ajith’s camp seems to be more on top of things. A few days before Vivegam hit the screens, his legal team issued a strongly worded press release. “While our client is thankful and grateful to his genuine fans, followers, film journalists, critics and the general public who have supported him through the years, our client prefers not to have any official fan clubs. Our client does not have any official page or account on any social media platforms, especially on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, and Instagram. However, there are a few unauthorized self-proclaimed individuals, groups and associations, passing off their personal views and opinions on social and political issues under the guise and likeness of our client, through the unauthorized use of our client’s name and image. Such persons misusing our client’s name have also been trolling members of the film fraternity, journalists, critics and other individuals. While it is important to identify such miscreants to be held accountable, our client unconditionally apologizes for any hurt or harm that this may have caused knowingly or unknowingly,” the statement read.
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While the fans of both actors are united against their detractors, they are constantly at odds with each other. The release of every trailer and teaser comes with the guarantee of trolling from the other camp. Chaperoned with a trusty hashtag, the zealots seem to be under the impression that the number of YouTube views are a testament to which actor is superior.
Dear Veriyans, did you know that abusing anyone online is punishable by law? Just because you’re hiding behind a screen and hitting ‘tweet’ as you wish, it does not mean that you cannot be tracked down. While you are lucky that social media platforms have not yet recognized abuse in Indian languages, you won’t get off scot-free for long. More importantly, do you realize that you are humiliating your idols by carrying out such foul mouthed abuse in their name?
Dear Thala and Thalapathy, the year is 2018. Social media is more powerful than ever today. Do you expect us to believe that in this day and age, you are not aware of what is being said on social media by your fans, and you don’t feel the need to intervene when things get ugly? Knowing that you are deified in Tamil Nadu and have millions that worship the ground you walk on, is it ethical to simply say “I have nothing to do with this,”? We would appreciate it if you didn’t wash your hands of the situation, especially when things are escalating from bad to worse. We hope that both of you will continuously discourage such distasteful online abuse that is carried out in your name, the zealots doing it will only listen to one person, and that is you! Merely saying that women should be praised and then acting in a movie that depicts a heroine so stupid that she is a journalist who does not know who she should be interviewing is laughable, to say the least.

But alas, there won’t be a poll to see who is the ultimate winner between the two actors. There wont be a Mahathir who steps up to the plate to weed out the zealots of the past system. How then, do we effect change in a mess laden with hero worship and misogyny caused by fanatic extremism? By using the greatest tool of our time to our advantage – talk, tweet and post about the injustices caused by the zealots. Why be a coward who keeps mum about online abuse, when you can be the change you want to see?
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Hardworking Mom Sells Nasi Lemak And Bihun Goreng In Trolley To Support Family

Covid-19 has left many folks hopeless, particularly those who rely solely on their business and those who are unemployed or have lost their jobs and source of income.
Mariamma or Mary is a 45-year-old mother who is Currently unemployed and is the sole breadwinner of her family.
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The determined mother who lost her job as a cleaning lady at an office sells nasi lemak and bihun goreng around the streets of Taman Desa at 6:30am with a single trolley.
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In order to get by the day, Mary wakes up about 3am and starts preparing 40 packets of nasi lemak and 10 packets of bihun goreng, completing her task at 5.30am.
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After placing all her nasi lemak and bihun goreng packets in her reliable trolley, she says a short prayer and leaves home to start her day.
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She lives on the fourth floor of her apartment, which is not built with a lift, forcing her to carry the load down eight flight of stairs.
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Being a woman, she has no choice but to risk her safety everyday in order to go about her business, just to make ends meet.
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Faced with all these hardships, on a good day, she can earn up to RM80 and hopes to save enough to open up her very own food stall someday.
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In the evening, though, she would spare a little time with her family. Apart from that, being a mother is no joke, the job is a never ending one with the task of cooking and cleaning for their families, even after long hours of work. Mary is no exception.
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Mary, who earns less than RM100 a day, has so much to do. From waking up early in the morning to ascending eight stairs. This woman comes home with a swollen and sore feet.
Her story is the one of many out there. Bringing their stories to light can make many of us rethink about life and the reason we should be grateful for the blessings god has bestowed upon us. Thousands have it worse.
Source: Free Malaysia Today
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‘Alexperience’ Was A Fun-Filled Standup Comedy Show With A Sprinkle of Alexander Babu’s Magic

Fred Allen said “It is bad to suppress laughter. It goes back down and spreads to your hips,”
The multi-faceted standup comedian, Alexander Babu yet again proved that his second biggest show in Malaysia was a huge success.
 “Alexperience” – A Tamil Standup Comedy in English’ gig was held last Sunday – 20th November 2022 at PICC, Putrajaya. The show that went on for more than 180 minutes was indeed a much needed stress relieve amidst the stressful election week.
IMAGE CREDIT: BARATHAN AMUTHAN
Every single person who attended this gig were doused with an overdose of laughter. (Ask any person who attended this show, they will totally agree with my statement.)
Without further ado, let’s delve in as to why “Alexperience” was an A+ STANDUP COMEDY SHOW along with a sprinkle of A-stounding moments that happened during the show;

Unique & Witty Announcement By The Man Himself

At 7pm, there was a pre-recorded announcement by Alex indicating a few instructions which made the audience smile with his witty narration. Following that, there were two  additional announcements as a countdown which was played every 10 minutes till 7.30pm to gear up the guest’s excitement.
IMAGE CREDIT: BARATHAN AMUTHAN

The First-ever Biggest Audience Turnup For Alexander Babu

Alexander Babu’s second show in Malaysia is touted to be one of his most-attended shows in any country. This is the first time he is performing with more than 2000 guests in a venue. (He was even amazed by the crowd and how lively they were throughout the show)

The First Longest Standup Comedy Show Presented Single-handedly by an Artist

Alexperience went on for more than 180 minutes? Yes, it’s true. Alex presented the show for about 3 hours and 25 minutes. To be honest, it was as if time stood still as we were sitting at the edge of our seats the entire time watching his performance which was just jaw-dropping.
IMAGE CREDIT: BARATHAN AMUTHAN

The First Instrument that he played was ‘PARAI’

What is Alex’s show without seeing him performing live instruments, right? The first instrument that he played during the gig was ‘PARAI’. He had a significant reason for playing the instrument ‘PARAI’ first to pay respect to the honourable Tamil Nadu instrument. During the gig, he also played a variety of instruments effortlessly like the cajón, high hats, and more.

Alex Beautifully Conveyed Ongoing Issues Through Devotional Song

Alex kicked off the show by singing a devotional song. Well, it’s not just an ordinary song. With the devotional song rhythm, he conveyed current issues like coronavirus to global warming issues which made the audience go awed with the excellent narration and singing he did in one go.
IMAGE CREDIT: BARATHAN AMUTHAN

Alex pulled the crowd’s attention with his Dual Language narration

We all know Alex is known for how he beautifully juggles two languages whilst performing on stage. Watching it in front of our eyes was just astonishing. It’s kind of difficult to convey and perform in two languages, but Alex skillfully grasps the crux of the message and delivers it fluently in both Tamil and English. (It was simply fascinating)

Alex Pays Respect to #Metoo Movement

Before diving into this point, let me briefly explain to you this movement. #Metoo is a social movement against sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and rape culture, in which people share their experiences of sexual abuse or sexual harassment and spread awareness about it.
Related:  India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh On A 3-day Visit In Malaysia  Coming back to the point, Alex dedicates 1-minute to all the advocates in this #Metoo movement. He thoughtfully emphasized the importance of this issue needing to be heard by the guest. He also said that this is a wake-up call for everyone. With that being said, let’s create apprehension and awareness on this issue and hope that no one would be another victim of this dirty deed.

Amusing On-spot Malayalam Class By Alex

From 80’s evergreen actor Mammootty to viral Malar Teacher, Alex kept the audience hooked to his story till the end with his compelling storytelling. This particular content received a tremendous reaction from the audience from clapping to ear-deafening cheers.
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Alexander Babu proved that he is a Multi-Faceted Artist

We all recognise him as a great musician and comedian, however, he is also a fantastic actor. During the show, he sang like Maestro Ilayaraja, acted like Nadigar Thilagam Sivaji Ganesan. Even the famous pattimandram speaker, Solomon Pappaiah was portrayed in this show along with the viral Blue Sattai Maran. (It was really incredibly funny and on point I must say!)
Another feature of this performance that kept everyone immensely captivated was the way he deconstructed a song’s lyrics, word by word and sentence by sentence, in an enjoyable and entertaining way. Every word and sentence he interpreted received huge applause from the audience.
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IMAGE CREDIT: BARATHAN AMUTHAN
A special shoutout to the Epic Hub team for making the ticket redemption for this show seamless. Upon scanning the QR code, patron were allowed entry into the hall which made the whole process smooth and easy. Following that, we were ushered to our seats in an orderly manner with the help of a delightful group of volunteers. In addition, Epic Hub kept everyone hydrated by generously providing water bottles before the show started.
During the show, there were some technical issues with Alex’s mic and the lighting on the stage. However, the Epic Hub team had everything under control and rectified it right away.
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Everyone was so enthralled by this show that we all left with tearful eyes and stuffed cheeks from laughing so hard.

To sum up ‘Alexperience – A Tamil Standup Comedy in English 2022′ Live in Malaysia was a memorable and spectacular standup comedy show that was a perfect wrap up for 2022.

Thank You Alex, we are super excited for your next gig in Malaysia!
Thumbs up to the Epic Hub team for all of their efforts and dedication leading up to this extraordinary event. We are definitely excited to see what they have in store for us next.
IMAGE CREDIT: BARATHAN AMUTHAN
 “A good laugh is a mighty good thing, a rather too scarce a good thing.” – Herman Melville
Varnam Malaysia is the Official Media Partner of ‘Alexperience – A Tamil Standup Comedy in English’.
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MMA Calls Govt To Halt 2021 Batu Caves Thaipusam Celebrations

Taking into consideration the emergence of the Covid-19 outbreak in the country, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has advised against conducting the annual Thaipusam celebration on a massive scale next year.
MMA President Prof Datuk Dr. Subramaniam Muniandy said that with the massive gathering of devotees and public who will throng the temples for the celebration would find it difficult to adhere to the standard operating procedures ( SOPs).
Thaipusam falls on 28th January next year, but devotees will make preparations as early as three months prior to the day to fulfil their vows to deity Lord Murugan.

Due to the large number of participants, it would be difficult for them to follow the SOPs, such as taking body temperatures, tracking attendance and practising safe social distancing.

“The Thaipusam celebration held massively in Batu Caves would see the participation of over a million devotees and surely the crowd control could become unmanageable and ultimately endanger the health and safety of attendees, mainly the devotees,” he told Bernama.

Dr. Subramaniam urged the temple management committee and the government to make an announcement early before the devotees begin their preparations to fulfil their vows, such as making the Kaavadi and so on.

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In the meantime, the Chairman of Malaysia’s Hindu Sangam Datuk R.S Mohan Shan, stated that the Thaipusam celebration for next year would depend on the Covid-19 situation and the government’s decision.
Let’s hope that, considering the coronavirus outbreak, devotees will pray for a joyous year. Do not neglect to follow basic hygiene practices such as hand sanitising, as it will minimise one’s risk of contacting the deadly virus.
Source: Bernama

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This Photo Series Reimagines Beautiful Indian Women As DISNEY Characters!

Disney characters have been reimagined in so many ways and expressed through art, makeup, photography and many other mediums. One such creative expression really caught our attention as beautiful Indian women posed as their favourite Disney characters, dressed in intricate Indian jewellery and lehengas from Arshatra Massakali.
The photo series is a brainchild of popular Malaysian photographer, Vickneswaran from VIP STUDIO, and the people behind Arshatra Massakali. The photo series features incredible artwork by LV Artistry, Shalu, Siew Kim Chai and Reena Shah, who worked their magic on models Mandeep Kaur, Dhiva Sakthi, Vanessa, Shalini Segaran, Bhogalakshmi, Punitha Ganesan, Anusha Naidu and Nisha.
The photo series was shot over the span of 8 months in multiple locations across Klang Valley and by Vickneswaran and his team, Thayalan Subramaniam (BTS Video) and Gunallan (Lighting Assistant).
Check out these awesome photos:
Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty

Model: Bhogalakshmi | Makeup: LV Artistry
Princess Merida from Disney Brave

Model: Mandeep Kaur | Makeup:
Mother Gothel from Tangled

Model: Dhiva Sakthi | Makeup: Siew Kim Chai
Pocahontas

Model: Vanessa | Makeup: Siew Kim Chai
Tinker Bell From Peter Pan

Model: Shalini Segaran | Makeup: Shalu
Princess Belle from Beauty and the Beast

Model: Anusha | Makeup: Reena Shah DBRS
Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty

Model: Punitha Ganeson | Makeup: Shalu
Rapunzel from Tangled
  Model: Nisha | Makeup: Shalu

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Trisha & Dhanush Marana Mass Dance At Petta Screening

Trisha and Dhanush were spotted at the First Day, First Show of Petta at Rohini Theatre, Chennai. They caught the early morning show with family and friends. The fans were absolutely thrilled by the surprise visit and were cheering the actors as they entered the cinema.
The actors who starred in political thriller, Kodi, have an undeniable chemistry on screen and a great camaraderie off screen. They were seen singing, cheering and clapping as Petta rolled on the screens.
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Singer S Janaki Undergoes Hip Surgery After Fall

The nightingale of South Indian cinema, singer S Janaki, sustained a fall when she was visiting a relative in Mysuru and fractured her hip. The 81-year-old singer was rushed to a private hospital and underwent a hip surgery after the fall.

She was finally discharged a few days ago and looked very well as she spoke to press and thanked the healthcare staff who took care of her. When asked about the fall, she told a news site, “I accidentally fell down and hurt my hip while entering their house. I have been operated upon. I will rest for a few days in Mysuru. People of Kannada naadu (Kannada state) love me a lot. With their prayers and love, I will be fine. My fans are like my children and they have prayed for my welfare.”

She is expected to be in recovery for the next three weeks and would be able to walk normally after that. S Janaki has a musical career spanning over 63 years and she sung in ALL South Indian languages. She has won 4 National Film Awards and 33 different State Film Awards throughout her career.
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WATCH: Santosh Narayanan’s Latest Track from Penguin

The filmmakers of Keerthy Suresh’s Penguin have released the first song from the film, called Kolame. Composed by Santosh Narayanan, the soulful song is sung by Susha. The lyrics have been penned by Vivek.
Penguin is an upcoming Tamil psychological thriller. Written and directed by Eashvar Karthic and produced by Karthik Subbaraj’s Stone Bench Films along with Passion Studios.
The film will release in 3 languages Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
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Vedigundu Pasangge Has Crossed RM1 Million At The Box Office!

Great news for the Malaysian film industry!
Local Tamil film Vedigundu Pasangge has successfully crossed the RM1million milestone at the box office. With that feat, it has also become the highest-grossing Tamil language movie in Malaysia.
This final sequel of the Pasangge trilogy is produced by Veedu Production in association with Astro Vaanavil, and released in over 55 cinemas nationwide. The film has also secured five cinemas in the United Kingdom.

Vedigundu Pasangge centers around snatch-theft and other social problems that are affecting the Indian community in Malaysia. The movie stars Denes Kumar, Sangeetha Krishnasamy, Kuben Mahadevan, Alvin, Seelan, Vikadakavi Magen, and is directed by Dr. Vimala Perumal.
Vedigundu Pasangge is also slated for release in other countries like India, Singapore and Sri Lanka starting September.
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Knowledge Is Power; Government Determined To Help B40 Indian Community Prosper Through Education

The government has pledged to allocate RM100 million to the Malaysian Indian Transformation Unit (Mitra) in the 2021 Budget, to support the B40 group by empowering them through education.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin promised to continue assisting Malaysia’s Indian population via the principle of sustainable growth.
Muhyiddin said that with increased economic development, the wellbeing of the Indian community will be secured, with more opportunities from the government to better their livelihoods, in his virtual speech at MIC’s 74th annual general assembly.

“Our step forward is to ensure the goal of fair and equitable sharing of national prosperity through the 2030 Shared Prosperity Vision (2030 SPV) be achieved,” he said.
Apart from that, the 2030 SPV will help the Indian community immensely, with no one being left behind.
“We will take care of you. This is our pledge to you,” said Muhyiddin.
“This includes the Indian community, no matter your living standards, wherever you are,” the PM concluded.
We really do hope the government stands by the B40 Indian community in its continuous effort to lift their standards of living and education is perhaps the most integral part in ensuring the community strives well.
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WATCH: Anand Rajaram’s Latest Tune Kaadhal Raajali

Former radio jockey and local personality Anand Rajaram has released his latest Tamil  single, Kaadhal Raajali. The Yuvan Karthik composition has lyrics penned by Mani Amuthavan.
Kaadhal Rajali also features Anand’s partner, Maalini Subramaniam. The couple’s chemistry is evident throughout the breezy, light video shot in India. And we absolutely love it!
Kaadhal Raajali was released on Trend Music South’s YouTube channel.

Keep up with Anand on Instagram here.
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Dr Noor Hisham Encourages The Public To Use Their Own Pen When Filling Up Forms!

Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has advised the public to bring their own pens whenever they go out in case they are required to record their details before entering a business premises. The health director-general said that it is better to bring your own pen instead of using what is provided.
He said,
“If you have to write, make sure you sanitise your hand and the pen if you are worried about the pen being used by other members of the public. That’s the best way to protect yourself. This is the advice we can give to the public, to adopt this norm, why not bring your own pen? That is much better,”
Dr Noor Hisham said that Putrajaya is now looking at a solution involving MySejahtera where the public can use a QR code that already has their personal details registered in order to avoid the cross-contamination that might occur when sharing pens.
He added that he has also observed some restaurant or shop staff writing on behalf of customers, pointing out that this is another good Covid-19 preventive method where only one person handles the pen.
One of the standard operating procedures (SOP) for commercial premises during the conditional movement control order (CMCO) is that patrons must register their details to enable contact tracing in the event of a Covid-19 infection at the time of their visit.
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