Singapore Reports More Than 27,000 Covid-19 Cases

Singapore reported 465 new Covid-19 cases yesterday, raising the tally of infections in the republic to 27,356. Their Ministry of Health (MOH) said the vast majority of cases are work permit holders residing in foreign worker dormitories in the country.

The preliminary data as at noon yesterday showed that only four cases are Singaporeans or permanent residents.
In its full data released late on Friday, the ministry said it continued to detect cases among foreign workers at dorms, including in factory-converted dormitories, due to extensive testing at those premises.
Singapore has so far classified 1,327 cases as community transmissions, 580 as imported, 435 as foreign workers staying outside dorms, and 24,549 as foreign workers residing in dorms.
A total of 7,248 patients have fully recovered and been discharged from hospitals or community care facilities.
The MOH said 1,124 cases are still in hospitals, with 18 in intensive care, while 21 have died.
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Sree Veera Hanuman Temple, Brickfields Reveals Captivating Majestic Sculptures And A Unique Gopuram

Lord Hanuman, also known as Anjaneya, is one of the most revered and prominent deities in Hindu mythology. He is considered a divine monkey-like figure with immense strength, wisdom, and devotion. Lord Hanuman holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Hindus worldwide and is worshipped for his extraordinary qualities and his role in the epic Ramayana.
Hanuman played a crucial role in the Ramayana, an ancient Hindu epic that narrates the life and adventures of Lord Rama. Hanuman’s most notable feat was helping Lord Rama rescue his wife, Sita, from the demon king Ravana. Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty, bravery, and strength were instrumental in the victory of good over evil. He possessed many extraordinary abilities, including the power to fly, change his size at will, and possess great physical strength. Lord Hanuman often appears as a monkey-faced deity, standing or kneeling with a gada in one hand and a mountain or the Sanjeevi herb in the other. He is depicted as having a muscular body and a long tail. Hanuman is frequently represented in orange or reddish colours, representing his devotion and power.
Among many famous temples of Hanuman in Malaysia, Sree Veera Hanuman Temple which is located at Scott Road, Brickfields is well known among Malaysians. This temple was established in 1942 near KL Sentral Monorail station. Due to the development of the station, the temple was shifted to current place which is at Scott road in 1999. MR Suresh, the Chairman of the temple has designed the temple based on the stories he heard since he was young. MR Suresh who was graduated in Engineering stated that he was the one designed most of the sculptures and pillars. He went to few countries during that period, to gather more information and ideas about Hanuman. He took almost five years to complete the just design of the temple.

Behold, a temple that defies human imagination rises from the ethereal tapestry of architectural wonders. This temple stands majestically, its splendid front showered in the golden rays of the sun’s touch, unfolding like an exquisite composition of shape and proportion. Its walls, artistically carved from the finest stones, stretch skyward, forming a magnificent entrance that invites heaven to gaze in awe. There is no pillars in between the path way of the temple because this temple is built based on the concept of a palace.
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We can explore Hanuman statue from different countries in this temple. MR Suresh took the initiative to gather the variety of statues. We could see statues even from Bali. The unique fact in this temple is the long green colour tail of a Hanuman statue which could surround the tower of the temple (Gopuram). The tail monument, the only one in the world, stands 17 feet tall and is made up of 41 coils. It will be the highest structure in Southeast Asia. The extravagant murals on the ceilings are hand-drawn by Indian artists. They illustrate Hanuman’s life journey. We can view spectacular drawing of Hanuman which is very realistic along with stories on the ceiling.

People believe that those who are affected by black magic could be cured if they visit and pray to the Hanuman in this temple. Hanuman will get rid off the bad energy which influence them.  People also feel and have a strong belief that Hanuman is there to protect them. The Chairman of the temple stated that once there was a Malay lorry driver told him that he saw a huge monkey-looking warrior, when he passed by the road around 2am. This incident justifies the belief of the people.
The temple will be crowded especially on Thursdays and Saturdays. Deep within the heart of this architectural marvel lies the sanctum sanctorum, a sacred chamber where the divine presence seems to manifest itself in palpable radiance. The Hanuman temple, a manifestation of great beauty and spiritual devotion, is a tribute to human creativity and its perpetual interest for transcendence. It is a sanctuary where mortal hearts converse with the divine, and it stands as an eternal witness to the indomitable spirit of those who dare to dream and aspire to divine heights. Those who haven’t explore the beauty of the temple, should take an opportunity to visit the temple.
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Saran Narayanan Interviewed On BBC Asian Network, Releases His Latest Track – Mothal

Malaysian crooner Saran Narayanan was interviewed by Ashanti Omkar of BBC Asian Network yesterday. The singer-songwriter-composer also released his latest track, Mothal, on the globally broadcasting radio show based in London.
Saran rose to fame on the local music scene after he participated in Astro’s Paadal Thiran Potti back in 2003. While he didn’t win the singing competition, he went on to compose and sing some beautiful tunes, honing his true calling – making music.

During his interview with Ashanti, Saran revealed that the lyrics to his latest tune, Mothal, were partly penned back in 2012, but life took over for Saran, with his jingle production company, Opuz Entertainment taking center stage. According to him, he completed Mothal barely 6 weeks ago.
Mothal speaks for itself. It is a peppy track that is modern, laced with beautiful Tamil poetry. Saran’s smooth vocals coupled with the arrangement of the music make this tune one that you’ll want on repeat for a while.

Saran has been traveling through Europe for the past month, partly to film the video clip of Mothal. While there, he was invited to be a part of Ashanti’s radio show that focuses on South Asian independent music.
More updates to follow on this talented singer’s tune, Mothal.
Check out Saran’s interview with Ashanti here. Scroll to 1:15:10 to listen to the Ashanti speak to Saran about his music and the worldwide release of Mothal.
Keep up with Saran’s shenanigans on Instagram here.
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Retired Army Lieutenant, Melinder Kaur Sets New National Record With Good Purpose

Do you need some motivation to get your day started? Then this article will undoubtedly encourage and boost you to achieve your goals.
Recently, our former national athlete Melinder Kaur earned a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records by achieving a remarkable feat after performing a 100-metre forward-roll clocking in just 52.40 seconds, the fastest woman to do so. This record was performed at SSU Kelab Aman field on the 15th of April 2022.
Image credit: Melinder Sandhu
What is more fascinating is that she was just a short of 10 seconds away from the Guinness World Records carried by Bethany Lodge (42.64 seconds).
Speaking to Varnam, this 34-year-old said she pursued for a record with the sole purpose of helping the underprivileged, orphaned and neglected kids in our country by channeling all her sponsorship for the record attempt as a form of donation.
Melinder said during the 1 month training, the biggest struggle she faced was dizziness. Moreover, forward-rolling has a high risk of head, neck and spinal cord injury.
However, this did not deter Melinder from pursuing her goal. In each training session, she never fails to refine her technique and strives to move faster.
She further explained that the idea of performing this forward-roll sparked in her when she discovered it was a fun to do sport while she was serving in the military as forward-roll was part of their daily training routine.
“I’m so thankful to the Malaysian Armed forces because I’ve learned so many skills while serving in the military and all of these can be used for my next record attempt,” the mother of one expressed.
Related:  The Youngest To Release A Tamil Single In YouTube: Thanisya Rethina Naidu Has Successfully Engraved Her Name In Malaysia Book Of RecordsThe Penangnite who is currently residing in Kuala Lumpur is also a double National Record Holder. “My 1st record was the 3000m steeplechase which I have broken 4 times while I was in the national team and until today,” she mentioned.
It’s been 13 years and her record is still standing strong and unbreakable.
Image credit: Melinder Sandhu
Achieving this astounding accomplishment, she said: “I’m happy with my pace, but hoping to improve more on my endurance, strength and skills,”
“I’m blessed to have a supportive husband who always pushes me to do things I’m not certain I’m capable of. Besides that, my friends are amazing. During my training session, they were extremely helpful and motivating,” Melinder continues.
Talking about her future plans, she added hopeful: “l still see room for improvement and plan to train hard to break the world record for the fastest 100m forward-roll and also I’m eyeing up some other fitness records to attempt next.”
Congratulations Melinder for this huge achievement and all the best for your forthcoming endeavours!
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The Significance Of Lord Krishna’s Tribhanga Pose

One of the most well-known deities in Hinduism is Lord Krishna. In various Hindu traditions and from many diverse viewpoints, Krishna is revered as the ultimate divinity. The eighth manifestation (avatar) of Lord Vishnu, who is also considered to be the ultimate god in his own right and the same as Lord Vishnu, is known as Krishna.
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But have you ever wondered;
WHAT IS THIS STANDING POSITION REVERED TO?
This pose is called the ‘Tribhanga’ or ‘Tribunga’ posture of Lord Krishna. One of the most graceful and lovely poses in Indian classical dance is this one.
Tribhanga or Tribunga is a standing body position or stance performed in traditional Indian sculpture, art, and Indian classical dance styles like the Odissi. It is also known as the “tri-bent pose.”
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Tribhanga, which translates to “three parts break” in contrast to the contrapposto pose, is made up of three bends in the body —at the neck, waist, and knee. As a result, the body is oppositely curved at the waist and neck, giving it a gentle “S” shape.
EVER QUESTIONED WHY LORD KRISHNA POSITIONED HIMSELF WITH HIS LEGS CROSSED?
The Tribhanga (S shape curve) suggests movement in figures and gives “rhythmic fluidity and youthful energy”. Krishna, who is equated with Vishnu and thus represents balance, remains firmly within the realm of the material to realise spiritual awareness (the right foot).
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In other words, Krishna can reconcile the material and the spiritual sense he represents Vishnu (balance, nourishment, and preservation). In the tribhanga, the body becomes the spine that makes the posture possible.
With this tribhanga pose full of grace, relaxation and focus ; Krishna charms the hearts of his devotees.
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Honour The Iconic Reds With The Carlsberg LFC Legends Cans!

To say that 30 years ago in 1992 was an eventful year for both Carlsberg and the Liverpool Football Club (LFC) would be an understatement. In that year alone, Thomas and Rush gave LFC their fifth FA Cup, and subsequently, LFC and Carlsberg teamed up as well, becoming the team’s official sponsors. The two walked side by side through all the ups and downs, claiming the title as the longest standing partnership in the Premier League.
Celebrate Good Times!
To commemorate their 30 years of collaboration in a way that allows everyone to appreciate the legends who helped LFC to success several times, you now have the chance to experience probably the best beer in the world and football like never before! In a way where you get to not only savour the victories, but also pay tribute. All through The Carlsberg LFC Legends Cans.

Featuring 6 Legends, 6 Jerseys, 6 Iconic Cans, the cans wear the unique jerseys of the 6 legendary players, namely: Ian Rush, John Barnes, Sami Hyypia, Robbie Fowler, Jamie Carragher and Luis Garcia. The cans serve as a way of honouring the glory days of these Legends by bringing each of their characteristics to life through these cans!
Where To Get Them?
You can visit your neighbourhood super/hypermarkets or even a 99 Speedmart and make a purchase of RM300 worth of participating brands in a single receipt to receive all 6 of the Carlsberg LFC Legends Cans for FREE! Be quick as these limited edition cans are only available from August 1 through September 11. The same rules also apply to online shopping sites like Shopee Supermarket, Potboy, and pandamart!

Play It Like The Reds!
Got that LFC competition spirit in you? Leave it to Carlsberg to set that torch aflame! You can try your luck and stand the chance of winning that glorious set of 6! Simply make a purchase of participating brands for RM30 (at super/hypermarkets) or RM20 (at convenience stores) and submit your information and receipt here to join the contest!
Additionally, you can also make your way to a pub or bar and purchase 1 tower / 2 buckets / 6 full pints / 10 half pints of participating brands and submit your details and receipt on the same site mentioned earlier! But remember to drink responsibly and if you drink, don’t drive. #CelebrateResponsibly
So, what are you waiting for? Rush it like Ian and get your hands on the limited edition Carlsberg LFC Legends Cans now! However, please keep in mind that you have to be above 21 years of age and non-Muslim to participate or drink. For more information head over to their Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to follow them as well to keep up with any updates! #YNWA #CarlsbergMY # CarlsbergSmoothDraught #LiverpoolFC #CarlsbergLFC
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Barber, S. Kalitasan, Makes It Into The Malaysia Book of Records For 144 Haircuts In 24 Hours

S. Kalitasan is our every own Malaysian Edward Scissorhand!

The Perak-born barber has snipped his way into the Malaysia Book of Records by giving 144 haircuts to get the “Most Haircuts in 24 Hours By An Individual” title. S Kalithasan, also fondly known as Mr Dhass, achieved the record on 31 April at his barbershop in Batu Caves.

Kalithasan has come a long way from when he first moved to KL in 2002 with just RM40. He was homeless when he moved to the capital city with big dreams and slept at a bus stop for 4 days. He learned everything he knows as a tonsorial artist from a friend called Satis and layered, slopped and shaved his way to success. Four years later, Kalithasan was able to open his own barbershop called Kedai Gunting Rambut Dhass in 2016.
In a special ceremony with the Malaysia Book Of Records at his barbershop in Gombak attended by Selangor Menteri Besar political secretary, A. Rahim Ahmad Kasdi, and Batu member of Parliament, P. Prabakaran, Kalithasan was very grateful for the honour he received.
One known not to quit easily, Kalithasan now aims to break the world record and land within the pages of the Guinness World Records. The current title holder for “The Most Consecutive Haircuts In 24 Hours” is held by Nabi Salehi of A&N Style Hair Studio, in London, UK. A record of 526 haircuts in 24 hours is still unbroken since 2011. Kalithasan intends to conduct 1,000 haircuts to set the new world record.
Current world record holder, Nabi Salehi
Congratulations Kalithasan and we are looking forward to greater achievements.
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Agenda Suria Communications Indian Wedding Fair 2020 will be held at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur from 14th to 16th August 2020

Malaysia has grown to be among Asia Pacific’s top exhibition centres. Economic diversity, new infrastructure, excellent accessibility and growing local expertise contribute to its rising popularity.

Exhibitions positively impact many industries such as tourism, food and beverages, retail, venue and other rental services across the world. The exhibition sector is the fastest way for businesses to connect with each other on a global market place and rebuild the economy again with the current impact of the Covid-19 pandemic that has caused a massive economic disruption across the world.
In Malaysia, Agenda Suria Communications Sdn Bhd prides itself in being an award winning event management company who organizes Exhibitions and Trade Fairs in Malaysia and Singapore.
ASC organises 5 major exhibitions every year namely The Indian Wedding Fair, Global Indian Festival, Penang International Shopping Festival, International Indian Shopping Festival and the Deepavali Carnival.
Agenda Suria Communications is back with a bang this year with it’s Indian Wedding Fair this weekend! This will be the first exhibition to be held after the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Malaysia. Head over to Midvalley Exhibition Centre from the 14th to 16th of August 2020 from 10.00 am to 10.00 pm to meet the best wedding retailers in Malaysia and seek your desirable products and services for your wedding.

Soon to be married couples, fret not as all the expertise you need is going to be housed under one roof, so drop by and get your whole wedding planned out here with the best. This fair is a one stop center for you to sort your entire wedding necessities from wedding decor and arrangements, wedding services and wedding dinner!
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The wedding fair will be featuring the best vendors in town offering best packages  with a wide array of choices on fabulous wedding deals to give you a beautiful and yet affordable experience on your special day.

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At IWF 2020, wedding designs will be arranged by themes to ease your decision making by customising your special event with your own touch. This event is an all rounder providing you with a complete package for your event from cakes selections to pre- wedding shoots and hall arrangements.

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In line with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) imposed by the government, there will be a strict SOP implementation at the event.
There will mandatory checks at the ASC event venue manned by staffs at designated entrance and exit equipped with hand sanitisers and temperature checks to uphold the safety of people attending the wedding fair.
MANDATORY CHECKS THAT WILL BE DONE AT THE EVENT:

Arrangement of the vendor’s booth will be planned & arranged with at least 1 metre distancing.
Event staff will be stationed to monitor the social distancing implemented at all times.
 To be advised on entry point into the venue, ie. Security checkpoint.
 Download & register the My Sejahtera app on their personal mobile device for contact tracing.
To be advised that anyone displaying any symptoms should not report for duty.
To be advised that on arrival to complete a health declaration questionnaire.
Body temperature checks are required for all contractor employees, suppliers, vendors who provide services to ASC event organizers and visitors or attendees before entering the venue.
 Persons with temperatures above 37.5 C will be denied entry and will be requested to go for treatment at a health facility.
Once the health check is completed, scan in through MySejahteraApp.
All parties are encouraged to wear masks at all times and follow social distancing practices.
Usage of hand sanitiser before entering the event venue is mandatory.
Any suspected cases (symptoms of flu-like or fever) have to be reported to the medical unit for medical attention.
Attendees age 60 years old and above are discouraged to attend all ASC events.
Admission is strictly controlled, granted only for persons with valid identity, ensuring traceability of all visitors that are inside the hall.
Networking sessions & other social events will be not allowed during the event.

Indian Wedding Fair 2020 will be held at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur from 14th to 16th August 2020. Don’t miss it!
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Royal Canin Club: Your Mobile Guide To Pet Care

Pets need all the love and care from their owners, and it is important to stay educated on what your pet truly needs. Playing, engaging, and bonding with them is vital to their development. It is also paramount that their health is checked up and monitored. Nevertheless, comprehending the exact details of your pet’s physical needs might be a constant challenge.
Now, renowned pet food health nutrition company, Royal Canin Malaysia has developed and launched an app called Royal Canin Club. The app itself is specifically designed to create a better world for cats and dogs in a holistic manner by empowering pet owners. Indeed, Royal Canin Malaysia aims to educate pet owners to make informed decisions for their pets in every aspect of their development.

Royal Canin Club offers a plethora of topics from diet and nutrition, to skin and coat care. From digestive health, neonatal to ageing care, pet training and behaviours, all of that info will be ready at your fingertips. In addition, once you complete the pet profile on the app, all of these tips and educational articles will be personalised for your pet.
There will also be seminars that are exclusive to the app every once in a while. It will definitely be of great help to pet owners as specialists from the field will be able to provide their utmost expertise to you.
Now, the great thing about Royal Canin Club is that upon registering, you will receive a welcome gift set (while stocks last*). This can either be delivered to your doorstep or collected from a participating pet outlet. In addition, an RM10 welcome voucher will be given and you may utilise it at a participating pet shop or pet clinic to purchase Royal Canin products.
Royal Canin Club members will be able to enjoy exclusive benefits that the app offers to its users. With loads of in-app promotions, vouchers, along with exciting contests to join, members will be in for a treat. There are health care vouchers that will be linked exclusively to campaigns from time to time. So, be sure to be on the lookout for that.

Furthermore, a new feature has been launched which allows members to collect points upon purchasing Royal Canin products. To get started, just open the Royal Canin Club app and follow the steps below:
Step 1: Peel off the Royal Canin Club sticker on the product packaging and scan the QR code.
Step 2: Scan the barcode on the bottom of the product bag to earn 20 points.
Step 3: Scan or type in the shop/clinic code for an additional 10 points!
(terms and conditions apply*)

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You may also attain points through in-app surveys, referrals and participating in fun quizzes. Said points can later be redeemed in the app for more rewards.
So, hurry now. Download the app on the App Store or Google Play and be empowered in your journey as a pet owner.
If you want to find out more about Royal Canin, their products, or to receive updates on pet care, just visit their official Facebook page, Instagram, or check out their official website.

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EXCLUSIVE: N Thanabalan – The Striker Who Scored A Goal In Our Hearts

“Every weekend, my father used to take me to Rantau, our hometown, where I would play football with my extended family. I was the only kid there among all the adults. But they didn’t treat me like a child on the pitch. I had the time of my life playing with those big guys,”
Thanabalan Nadarajah rose to national fame when his header scored the winning goal in the 2017 in the SEA Games match between Malaysia and Indonesia. The national footballer then became the talk of the town, because of his sheer skill and determination.

Thanabalan talks to Varnam about his journey in Malaysian football and opens up about his hopes for the future of his family and the nation.
“You know, I want to achieve more, play more games, and make my team proud,” he says at the start of the interview, in response to our praise of his work in Malaysian football. “I just underwent a knee surgery and I am recovering well, so I am really excited to perform better for the upcoming matches,”
Badminton, Takraw, Olahraga Too

Thanabalan, fondly addressed as Thana, started off like any other Malaysian school pupil. “In primary school, I wasn’t just playing football, I would play badminton, sepak takraw, and of course I was very active in olahraga (athletics),” he tells us.
The 24 year old footballer with his signature beard has been laser focused on his game for a while now. “I started focusing on football in Standard 4, and soon enough, I was part of the national under 12 team, and represented Malaysia in Japan,”
The Malaysian squad from childhood

And then came secondary school. Thana was adamant about focusing on football, and told his parents that he wanted to enrol in a sports school. “At the time, there were only two sports schools. It was either Bukit Jalil Sports School or the Bandar Penawar Sports School. I applied to the latter,”
Thana’s parents gave him the green light to go to the sports school. “My parents said, okay, if this is what you want, go for it,” He reminisces about his time in the school. “There, I concentrated fully on football, and was part of the Malaysian national squad for under-13 and the under-15 teams,”
But it wasn’t easy. Picture a young 13 year old boy being away from his family, in a new environment surrounded by new faces. “I really missed my family when I started off there,” His parents, however, didn’t coddle him. “My parents reminded me that this was my decision and that I needed to stick it out,” he tells us.
“My parents reminded me that this was my decision and that I needed to stick it out,”
“You know, in my 5 years there, they only visited me twice, and I would return home thrice a year for holidays,” Thana goes on to tell us that this was an important lesson for him. “From a young age, I learnt to be independent as a result of this,”
“After secondary school, I returned to Negeri Sembilan, and joined the under-21 league where I played for my state,” Thanabalan played for Negeri Sembilan for three years before he was loaned to Felcra FC for a year. He is now playing for Kedah FA, and will be with them for two years.
His humble beginnings

Hailing from Seremban Jaya, Thanabalan and his family come from humble beginnings. His father, S Nadarajah, was a driver for the ambassador of Finland and would spend his weekdays in Kuala Lumpur, returning every weekend to spend time with Thana and his two siblings. This was when he would take young Thana to the field in Rantau to play football amidst adults.
During one trip from Kuala Lumpur to Seremban, Thanabalan’s father met with an accident, and has since been paralysed from chest down. His brother and mother are currently caring for his father.
“After my father became paralysed, some family members questioned my choice – to keep playing football. So I began taking on part time jobs to support my family,”
“My uncle then spoke to me, and told me to focus on my football career, he offered to support my family. After the SEA Games, he said okay, now it is time for you to take care of your family. He really is my role model,”
“Right now, I’m based in Kedah, and I travel for away games. If I do go to Kuala Lumpur, I will visit my family in Seremban and spend a night or two with them before returning to Kedah,”
His super supportive extended family

Thana hails from a big family. He tells us that not only his parents, but his extended family have been incredibly supportive of his football career. “When I was younger, my grandpa used to wake up early to prepare eggs for me, he always said that I need to be ‘kuat’ to play football,” Thana continues without missing a beat, “Because of this, namballum uruthi-va irrukanum,”
“namballum uruthi-a irrukanum”
Thana tells us that it wasn’t just his family’s encouragement. It was also his own personal will to succeed. “I had the drive to succeed in my career, I wanted the best. So I knew that I needed to be strong, many people had their hopes pinned on me,”
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But what does this footballer do when he is down in the dumps? “It is normal to feel demotivated when it comes to football. There are ups and downs,”
“Nothing will be permanently positive, even in life. Sometimes I feel like giving up, and that is normal, but I remind myself that I have a bigger purpose and keep pushing myself to greater heights,” Thana says.
His football family

“My football family is my second family,” Thana continues to tell us that it is a dynamic family, as it keeps changing. “The families keep changing, I was in Negeri Sembilan, and then in Kedah, and even within the teams, the players keep changing. So we are all used to the ever changing football family,”
Being the only Malaysian Indian in most of his teams has not been a problem for Thana. “Honestly, I have been mingling with other races since primary school, and I haven’t had any issues at all,” Thana tells us. “In fact, when I scored that SEA Games goal, Malaysians were really happy for me, not just the Malaysian Indians. That is love that Malaysia is truly made of,”
His hobbies aren’t football related

“I unwind by lepak-ing. I enjoy spending time with friends and just hanging out,” Thana reveals. He is also a car enthusiast. “I also love watching movies, there isn’t much to do here in Kedah, so in my free time, I usually catch a film or two,” Thana tells us that he is a Rajinikanth fan, and will never miss Thalaivar’s films.
Interestingly, Thana doesn’t watch football matches. “I’m already playing, so I will lepak until the wee hours of the morning, but I won’t be watching football,” he laughs. The Cristiano Ronaldo fan does however, watch the highlights of his idols’ games. On the local front, he is a fan of S Gunalan.
Malaysian Indians and sports

“People say that our Malaysian Indians don’t get a chance when it comes to sports, but I disagree,” Thana tells us. “I disagree, because I have personally seen how reluctant some of our youths are when it comes to giving up a comfortable lifestyle to pursue their dreams. If you don’t make the sacrifices, it will be close to impossible to achieve your dreams,”
He gives some parting advice to the younger generation. “Grab the opportunity when it presents itself. Of course, it won’t be easy, and it is no fun getting out of your comfort zone, but you need to persevere,”
“I had the fire inside me, that I wanted to be the best. I knew I had to be strong when so many people are looking out for me and want the best for me,”
The changes in Malaysian sports Thana would like to see

If there is one change I’d like to see in Malaysia when it comes to sports, it is to have a sports academy. You know, when I went to Japan, there were kids as young as 3 years old enrolled in the sports academies there. And it wasn’t just football, every sport had an academy of its own,” Thana sighs that the Malaysian mentality isn’t the same. “Our Malaysians don’t want to put their kids through basic training, and it is a pity,”
If he wasn’t a footballer…
“Honestly, if I didn’t end up a footballer, I don’t know what I’ll be doing. I may be working in a regular company, or driving a lorry,”
He is honest with us, “I didn’t really focus on my studies. In fact, when I was working part time, I used to do these very jobs, going on lorry trips and erecting canopies,”
Thanabalan’s dream

We ask Thana what his dream is. “I don’t know if I can make this dream of mine a reality, but I really want to see Malaysia reach the World Cup,”
“I really want to see Malaysia reach the World Cup”
Thanabalan embodies the spirit of Malaysia. With his parents themselves referring to him as Malaysia’s son, the footballer is driven my his goal to do his best for his country and for his family. And the love that he has for his family is wonderful. When we ask him what his dream is, on the personal front, Thana has this to say.
“All I want is to buy a beautiful house and a nice car for my family. That’s it,”
Well done, Thanabalan. You are an inspiration to Malaysians from all walks of life.
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‘Sikki Sikki Thavikiren’; A Soft and String-Laden Love Song Featuring Psychomantra

‘Sikki Sikki Thavikiren’ was composed by Thor Nishanlee, and was joined by the talented musician Dhilip Varman and Psychomantra. The lyrics for the melody tune was penned by Thor Nishanlee while the rap lyrics were penned by Psychomantra himself.
While having a nice melodious beat to it, amazing rap takes by Psychomantra and heart-warming lyrics by Thor Nishanlee, the music video itself could have done better. There seems to be a lack of chemistry between the lovers in the video, sort of giving away a false pretence that love is the air.
The only truest sense of originality in the music video was Psychomantra, the rapper extraordinaire nailed it really well in the music video.
The song was originally released in 2011, and has been used for a short film entitled Oviyaa. This cult classic tune has fetched 47K views and 5.1 likes on YouTube alone.
This mesmerising song conveys its love message romantically and Psychomantra’s rap version is lit!
Take a look at their latest offering here and tell us what do you think of the chemistry between the cast members.

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Thursdays With Sadhguru; What is True Love? (PART 2)

We continue last week’s discussion of Sadhguru’s wisdom on ‘True Love.’ This deeper understanding of ‘True Love’ is essential as we currently live in a very disoriented definition of love. Love can be all rainbows and sunshine, but only when implemented properly and with a deep understanding of the subject. So, without further ado, let us get some insights to Sadhguru’s enlightenment on ‘True Love.’
How to Love Unconditionally
When you talk about love, it has to be unconditional. There is really no such thing as conditional love and unconditional love. It is just that there are conditions and there is love. The moment there is a condition, it just amounts to a transaction. Maybe a convenient transaction, maybe a good arrangement – maybe many people made excellent arrangements in life – but that will not fulfil you, that will not transport you to another dimension. It is just convenient.
What you do outside of yourself is always subject to many conditions. But love is an inner state – how you are within yourself can definitely be unconditional.
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When you say “love,” it need not necessarily be convenient. Most of the time it is not. It takes life. Love is not a great thing to do, because it eats you up. If you have to be in love, you should not be. You as a person must be willing to fall, only then it can happen. If your personality is kept strong in the process, it is just a convenient situation, that’s all.
We need to recognize what is a transaction and what is truly a love affair. A love affair need not be with any particular person. You could be having a great love affair, not with anyone in particular, but with life.
What you do, what you do not do, is according to circumstances around you. Our actions are as the external situation demands. What you do outside of yourself is always subject to many conditions. But love is an inner state – how you are within yourself can definitely be unconditional.
The Generous Brothers
My great-grandmother told me many stories – this is one that stuck with me. This story is not the basis of my life but definitely shaped me in some ways. There was a man and his wife. In those days, the man worked the land, grew crops, and made money. And if you had boys, you could work more land. They had two boys. These two boys grew up into strong young men. They worked hard with their father, increased their land, and became well-to-do.
When the man was getting very old, he told his two sons, “I may die anytime. This is one thing you must maintain at all times. After my death, both of you should always share the produce of this land fifty-fifty. Never should there be any debate, argument, or fight about that.”
The old man died, and the boys took care of that. In India and many other parts of the world at that time, there was no question of dividing the land. Only the produce could be divided, not the land. Only in the last four generations, maybe after the British came, we started dividing the land. So, the two brothers always split the produce equally between themselves.
One of them got married, and he had five children. The other one never got married. But still they shared fifty-fifty. One day, a worm entered the unmarried brother’s head. He thought, “My brother has a wife and five children to take care of, and I am single. Still I take fifty percent, and he takes fifty percent.
This does not seem to be fair. But it was our father’s wish. And my brother is so proud that if I try to give him some more, he will not take it. So let me do something else.” He started an operation. Once the harvest was over, every night, he secretly carried a sack of grain on his back and put it in his brother’s store.
The same worm entered his brother’s head, and he thought, “I have five boys growing up. In a few years, I will have much more happening for me. My brother has no one. What will he do later on? But he takes only fifty percent, I take fifty percent. If I try to give him more, he will not take it.” He started taking one bag of grain every night and putting it in his brother’s store. A kind of reverse osmosis of grains was happening. Both of them did not realize that for a long time.
They were growing old and still continued to do this. One day, as they were walking with a sack of grain towards the other one’s store, they bumped into each other. They looked at each other and suddenly realized what had been happening all this time. They quickly averted their eyes, walked on, took the sack of grains to its destination, went back to their houses, and slept. Time passed, and they became old and died.
The townspeople wanted to build a temple and were looking for a nice site for it. After a long search, they decided the best place to build a temple was where these two brothers met with a sack of grains on their backs, and were embarrassed about their own generosity. If you live like this, you are a living temple. Then you do not have to worry about unconditional love, conditional love, and all this.
A Simple Process to Become Loving
For 15 to 20 minutes daily, go sit with something that means nothing to you – maybe a tree, or a pebble, or a worm or an insect. After some time, you will find you can look upon it with as much love as you do your wife or husband or your mother or your child. Maybe the worm does not know this. That doesn’t matter. If you can look at everything lovingly, the whole world becomes beautiful in your experience. You realize love is not something that you do; love is the way you are.
For more enlightening wisdom from the guru, follow him on Instagram and Facebook, or visit his website here. To obtain a greater understanding of Sadhguru’s sage advice on the above topic, we recommend watching this video!

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Engineer yourself as part of your next step. Inner Engineering is available in a variety of course formats both online and in-person. Visit https://www.innerengineering.com/ for more information regarding Sadhguru’s Inner Engineering program.
-This article is a contribution by Isha Foundation in collaboration with Varnam Malaysia-

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Shacind Ananthan Hails the Malaysian Government’s Efficiency In Handling Quarantine Procedures

Shacind Ananthan, a first-year Economic student in the United Kingdom returned to Malaysia on Wednesday, 8th April. The Malaysian shared his experience on Facebook encompassing his journey home, which began in the UK and ended at the Impiana KLCC Hotel, where he and 73 others are currently under quarantine.
His arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was warmly greeted by two uniformed personnel, who constantly reminded them about the one-metre social distancing and guided them to the Skytrain, Sachind said.

His Facebook post, which has been shared over 10,000 times since yesterday and overwhelming response flooded at the comment box.
“A recurring theme you’d find is that at every checkpoint, there were at least one or two who did their job so diligently that there was no hold-up, making the process very smooth.
“It felt as if this was an extremely well-thought-out procedure that has been going on for years,” said Shacind, who is from Johor.
He said that after passing the Immigration counter, an officer gave him a home assessment form where he had to monitor and report his symptoms daily.
“The constant glee on her face as she referred to me as ‘adik’ made me feel like I was in safe hands,” he wrote, adding that the question on everyone’s minds was: “Where are we being taken to?”
“I overheard people praying that it would be to a five-star hotel in KL. However dire the circumstances, the innate Malaysian tendency to always expect luxury never fades, does it?
“The policeman politely replied that he was not sure where we were going to be quarantined but assured us it was going to be a good place, nevertheless,” Shacind said, adding that he was left awestruck by each official’s efficiency.
“My mind was still in a state of disbelief, and I kept wondering how much manpower and logistics it must have taken to make the process as smooth as possible and to achieve this insane level of efficiency.
“Before we got off the bus, a man in Paskau (Air Force Special Air Service) uniform briefed us on the next course of action. Upon reaching the hotel, dozens of people in full Hazmat suits were standing by a long table for screening and registering purposes,” he said.
He added that each of the rooms they were quarantined in had two boxes of bottled water, plastic bags for contaminated clothes and a huge bag filled with coffee and snacks, plus they were served nutritious food three times a day – all for free.
The quarantine team also added them into a WhatsApp group, where they were instantly flooded with messages of hope, optimism, and gratitude for the frontliners who have no qualms putting their lives at risk.
“Why am I writing this? This is a primary account of someone who has experienced the plight of leaving a foreign country overnight with an uncertain future. This is to counter the fake narratives online that seek to defame our great nation.
“It is not an overstatement when I say that Malaysia has been one of the most proactive countries in tackling the menace of Covid-19. Therefore, I urge the ‘armchair economists’ at home – the constant naysayers – if you cannot acknowledge the good our government is doing, at least don’t stand in their way,” he said.
The 18 year old teenager attached several image of food supplies provided to those in quarantine at the hotel in Kuala Lumpur.

Shacind expressed his gratitude at the end of the post, “Thank you again, Malaysia, for keeping me safe. I have always been, am always, and will always be a proud citizen of this country that has given me so much. Tanah tumpahnya darahku!”.
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Darbar Updates Are Here; Shooting Will Be Wrapped In August!

The film’s second schedule, which is currently underway in Mumbai, will go on till June end in which major action sequences will be shot.
The second schedule of superstar Rajinikanth starrer Darbar is currently underway in Mumbai.

He also revealed that the second schedule, which is currently underway in Mumbai, will go on till June end in which major action sequences will be shot.
Prateik Babbar, who plays one of the film’s primary antagonists, has joined the sets in the second schedule.
Apparently, Murugadoss was impressed by Prateik in Baaghi 2 and decided to cast him. Interestingly, Prateik won’t play the main antagonist will be seen playing the son of the actor who plays the primary villain.
Anirudh Ravichander has been confirmed to compose music for this flick. Lyca Productions, the makers of 2.0, took over the reins of the project.
More updates to follow!
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VIRAL; Shocking Video Shows Foreigner Being Assaulted by Rapid KL Staff, Netizens Express Outrage

A leaked video of a foreigner being beaten up has gone viral on social media, prompting netizens to ask for police intervention.
The 36-seconds video, which was posted on David Marshel’s Facebook page yesterday, showed a foreigner being mercilessly whipped, beaten and kicked by a man, believed to be a RAPID KL staff and also auxiliary police officer. Making matters worse, the man seen in the video was disguising as a police officer.
Watch the full video below:

The video has garnered more than 163,000 viewers and it has sparked outrage among netizens since it was uploaded across social media platforms. Besides that, netizens have also began questioning on the ethics of the men resulting in negative repercussions.
Below are some of the responses from Facebook:

There were many more comments from Facebook users who slammed the Rapid KL staff as the writer thinks that the incident should have been handled in a different manner by helping the man pay for the Maggie Cup, it doesn’t cost much.
Abusing is no longer a joke man. It should not be made light of in any way!
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“The Stories I Tell Will Be My Legacy” – Indrani Kopal

When people ask her what her legacy will be, internationally acclaimed Malaysian filmmaker Indrani Kopal says, “My films, and the stories I tell will be my legacy. I want to tell the stories of good people, and make sure they are heard,”
In an interview with Varnam, the filmmaker talks candidly about what being a woman means to her, and how she has managed to excel in the male dominated field of films.
To be fair, the word excel might be an understatement. Indrani is no stranger to the international film fraternity. Her short documentary, The Game Changer was screened at 17 international film festivals and won multiple awards, notably the Best Student Documentary at the prestigious American Pavilion’s Emerging Filmmaker Showcase at the Cannes Film Festival in 2015.
She continued her streak of success with the full-length film, Incarcerated Rhythm. A project that was in the making for five years, Incarcerated Rhythm had a budget of a whopping US$400,000 (RM1.62mil). The film premiered in New York last year, where Indrani picked up the Mira Nair Award For Rising Female Filmmaker at the Harlem International Film Festival.
The Fulbright Scholar has continued to excel in the heavily male dominated world of films and is unfettered by the inequality evident. Instead, she chooses to focus on how far female filmmakers have come, and how bright the future is for them.
“I want to one day see a female cinematographer behind the camera in interviews like this. Many roles are still given to men, over women. That has to change.” shares Kuala Lumpur born filmmaker. “Films by women won’t be better or worse, it is just different, and don’t we want to see a variety of stories out there?”
The filmmaker speaks to Varnam about her journey as a Malaysian Indian woman who chose the road not taken, and how she has emerged on top, with the awards to show for it. Check out Indrani Kopal’s take on being a woman here:

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Keep up with Indrani’s latest projects on her Instagram page here.
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Malaysian Indian Anthology – A Must Follow Instagram Account!

Roshinee Mookaiah wanted a platform to share Malaysian Indian voices. A safe space where people from all walks of the community can share their tales of trepidation and thrills. That is how the Instagram page, Malaysian Indian Anthology was born last year.
Roshinee Mookiah. Source: Facebook
Her Instagram handle has since redefined the Malaysian Indian narrative. It is now an exclusive collection of real-life stories with diverse identities and experiences of regular Malaysian Indian folk.

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Malaysian Indians are welcome to email her their stories which she then curates before publishing it on the social media handle.
Since its establishment, the page has gotten a lot of attention from not only Malaysian Indians, but also Malaysians of other races and the global Indian diaspora.
Keep up the good work, Roshinee!
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Another Tamil Film For Vijay Deverakonda

Vijay Deverakonda appears to be entering the Tamil film industry full throttle. He will star in the upcoming Tamil film, Dear Comrade. Deverakonda will be joined by actresses Rashmika Mandanna and Shruti Ramachandran. Directed by Bharath Kamma, Dear Comrade is set to be a classic masala film, focusing on a man’s life with love, action and comedy thrown in.
Rashmika Mandanna
The film will be released in all four south Indian languages – Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada. Deverakonda will assay the role of a politically aware student who is part of the communist party while Mandanna will play a state level cricketer. The actress has gone for coaching prior to filming to carry the role out to her best ability.
Dear Comrade was inspired by the Malayalam film Comrade in America, that starred Dulquer Salman in the lead.

Dear Comrade is scheduled for release in May this year.
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Enga Veetu Mapillai: Shanthnu & Kiki Pick Swetha For Double Date With Arya

On this episode (20.3) of Enga Veetu Mapillai, Arya has his best ‘couple’ friends, Kiki and Shanthnu on the show.
According to Arya, Kiki and Shanthnu are the most lovey-dovey couple he’s ever known, and he is curious to see which girl will they find most suitable for him.
Kiki and Shanthnu seemed to like most of the girls; they thought Agatha is really sweet and innocent, Sita Lakshmi is very romantic, Saathvika is very matured and practical. Abarnarthy naturally didn’t quite impress them due to her harsh tone and choice of words. Susanna was grilled on her divorce and her son – and how Arya would handle the whole situation with her family.
       Eventually, the girl that impressed them the most was Swetha – whom both Kiki and Shanthnu thought was very sweet yet matured for Arya. Shweta given the token of love, which means she is safe from the next elimination.

As the result of winning the challenge, Swetha got to join area on a double date with Kiki and Shanthnu. The two shared a dessert and spent the evening getting to know each other better.

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Priya Prakash: I Don’t Know How To Handle So Much Fame & Attention

When the producers of Oru Adaar Love released a song from the movie, little did they know that the video was going to set social media on fire.
The song “Manikya Malaraya Poovi” shows lead actress Priya Prakash flirting with her love interest, Roshan Abdul Rahoof, during a school concert. She smiles coyly, raises her eyebrows, and sends a seductive wink towards her crush.
Her wink did not only melt Roshan Abdul, it won the hearts of people all over social media. The video of the ‘cute wink girl’ instantly went viral, and Priya Prakash became an overnight internet sensation.

18-year-old Priya says that she is overwhelmed and surprised by the reactions she has gotten so far – and admits that she really did not expect her wink to go viral.
 “I am very happy. Don’t know how to handle so much love. It’s completely surreal,” Priya told Hindustan Times.
“My family and I are confused about how to react to his instant fame. It happened overnight and I don’t know how to really handle all this fame and attention. This is my first feature film,” she was quoted as saying by The Gulf News.
Priya, who is also a big Bollywood fans, says she hopes to work with her favourite actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone one day.
And yes, she’s also single ;)
Watch the video with her famous wink here:

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Aishwarya Rai Bachan Will Be In Mani Ratnam’s ‘Ponniyin Selvan’

The 1950 historical novel, Ponniyin Selvan, by Kalki Krishnamurthy is being made into a feature film of the same title. The 5-part volume novel narrates the life of Arulmozhivarman of the Chola Empire and has been regarded as one of the greatest work of Tamil literature.
Aishwarya Rai in her debut film ‘Iruvar’
Filmmaker Mani Ratnam is intending to turn this novel into a feature film with a star-studded cast that includes Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Amala Paul, Sathyaraj and Mohan Babu. At the recent Cannes Film Festival, we have learned that Aishwarya Rai Bachan joins the cast list as a lead role. In 1997, Aishwarya made her acting debut under the direction of Mani Ratnam in Iruvar and last worked with him on Raavan in 2010.

In an interview, she said, “Mani (Ratnam) hasn’t formally announced it yet, but the word is out, so I will commit to the fact that yes, I am working with him. I will always be more than thrilled, overwhelmed, humbled and happy to work with my guru, Mani. So yeah, that’s happening”.
Aishwarya Rai at Cannes Film Festival 2019
Speculations have it that Aishwarya will be playing Nandini, the wife of Periya Pazhuvettaraiyar who was the chancellor and treasurer of the Chola kingdom. Aishwarya was last seen in the 2018 Fanney Khan and we will be seeing her again when Ponniyin Selvan goes on floors in 2020.
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Pooja Hedge’s Fan Waits 5 Days To See Her

Pooja Hegde was left speechless when one of her fans travelled to Mumbai and slept on the footpath for five days, just to catch a glimpse of her. She shared a video with him on her Instagram account and said that while she was moved by the sweet gesture, she did not want her fans to go through so much trouble.
“Bhaskar Rao thank you for coming all the way to Bombay and waiting for 5 days to see me. I am so touched but it also saddens me to see my fans going through so much trouble to do so.I would NEVER want to see you’ll sleeping on the road in order to do so.I promise you, I feel your love from wherever u’ll are, you’ll are my strength. LOVE YOU’LL. #bestfansever #touched #grateful,” the actor wrote, sharing a clip of their interaction.
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Pooja will be seen next in KK Radha Krishna’s Jaan, opposite Prabhas. Talking about the romantic drama, she told Bollywood Hungama, “It is bilingual. We are shooting in Hindi and Telugu. I am very excited about that. It’s one of the best scripts I have read. We still have to shoot so mostly next year (release). It is a period drama which is set in Europe and never done before. So, you are going to see us in European style costumes. We will be shooting in Italy and some sets in Hyderabad.”
Can you imagine the extent that some people would go to; just to meet their celebrity crush! Comment in the box below if you have done something like this or know someone who has!
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Sometimes Solitude Is ‘LIFE’, It’s Not All That Bad After All!

Oftentimes, I have felt ‘drained’ by the end of the day from socialising with people.  Constantly surrounding myself with family, friends, coworkers, or just random people can be mentally and physically exhausting.
Even during the pandemic, while most people struggle to avoid social interaction, some people were deeply embracing the entire solidity in Ultimate peaceful solace.
I’m not sure if that’s because I’m an introvert or if it’s just something that happens to everyone, but not many people understand it. When I first became aware of this sensation, I assumed there was something wrong with me. I was trying to figure out why this weary feeling hits me at times.
Sometimes I even sought to distance myself from my closed ones for several weeks due to this feeling and I thought it was all bad and wrong. However, as I grew older and gained a better understanding of myself, I realised that I had simply entered a phase of ‘solitude’ in order to reboot my system from this world of chaos.
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It’s my way of getting back on track, seeing things more clearly, and being at peace. Because I frequently fall into the trap of being in this distracting society, along with social media, social issues, family problems, and so on.
When I disengage and retreat into my shell, I am able to experience things that I could not see in the presence of others. In other words, I can even say, “I’ve discovered bliss in solitude.”
If this has occurred to you, there is nothing wrong with you, and in fact, there is nothing wrong with feeling this way.
According to THE HINDU, renowned educationist J. Krishnamurti encourages students to spend time alone in order to explore their inner depths. He cautioned, “You cannot find out about yourself if you are always talking, going about with your friends with half a dozen people.”
 Enjoy your alone time, whether you go for a walk, listen to music in your room, or sit quietly on a park bench. While being connected to your devices and this world, you get disconnected from yourself.
Only when you remove yourself from society’s humming buzz can you see how you are influenced by sociocultural forces, says writer Brent Crane in The Atlantic.
Even when socialising can provide peace and happiness, it is far more important to find happiness within yourself. For some, solitude is an uncomfortable act, but once you’ve mastered the art of being alone without feeling lonely, surviving other things becomes a breeze and you become independent naturally.
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Perspective can be gained through solitude. When you’re caught up in the minute details of daily life, all you can see is what’s right in front of you – the problem at hand. If you want to see and appreciate the big picture of what your life is all about, you need to take a step back and get a bird’s-eye view, which solitude provides.
So what I am trying to convey here is that it is perfectly alright to just immerse yourself in solitude every now and then. Simply think of it as a way to recharge your body, mind, and soul.
We can be free from the influences of others when we are alone. We can discover our true values in serenity this way. Solitude reminds us that social expectations frequently invite loneliness.
Instead, we can connect with the most hallow part of all, our own mind and soul, when we are alone.
So go for a hike, meditate, paint, go for a long-drive, solo travel (once the borders are open, of course) or simply gaze out the window. Allow yourself to be free from others’ judgements and buzzes, even if its only for a few minutes. Perhaps being alone isn’t such a bad thing.
Being alone does not mean you are lonely, it means you are strong enough to handle the unpredictability of life.
Solitude also means you can do anything you want in life and that is liberating!
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Amy Jackson Says She ‘Can’t Remember Life’ Before Her Son!

British model turned actress Amy Jackson, who made her onscreen debut as the leading lady in Tamil language period drama Madrasapattinam 2010, was blessed with a baby boy.
 Ever since, she has been the hot mama in town. She had posted a picture of herself from the hospital with her newborn son named Andreas and fiance, George Panayiotou last month welcoming the baby. She seems to be really enjoying this new phase of motherhood.
On the occasion of her baby turning one month old, Amy Jackson took her social networking page to post a video of herself and the baby yesterday, while singing, “Happy birthday dear Andreas, happy birthday to you,” and giving the baby a kiss.
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Amy and George started seeing each other in 2015. Last year on Valentine’s Day she posted a picture of them together on social media and made the relationship official. She was engaged to her longtime beau George Panayiotou in January. Amy is reportedly set to tie the knot with fiance George Panayiotou in early 2020.
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Local Flick Vedigundu Pasangge Collects RM 500,000 In 7 Days!

Great news for the local film industry!
Vedigundu Pasangge has managed to rake in a whopping RM 500,000 in the just seven days since opening in cinemas. The movie hit cinemas nationwide on the 26th of July 2018.
Vedigundu Pasangge is showing in 55 cinemas in Malaysia, and it has also secured screens in India and the United Kingdom.
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Directed by Dr. Vimala Perusal and produced by Denes Kumar, Vedigundu Pasangge‘s story revolves around snatch-theft and other social problem plaguing the Indian community in Malaysia.
Congratulations to Veedu Production and the Vedigundu Pasangge team! <3
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UPSR, PT3 Cancelled, SPM and STPM Postponed

The Malaysian Ministry of Education has announced the postponement of two major secondary school examinations, the Sijil Pelajaran Menengah (SPM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), as well as the cancellation of the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3)
Education Minister Radzi Jidin said the SPM examination for 2020 will be held in the first quarter of next year. “For STPM candidates, the Semester 2 examination date has been changed to August 2020, while the Semester 3 examination will be held in the first quarter of 2021,” he said.
Radzi said the new examination dates would also mean new dates for university intakes.
The ministry would introduce an alternative method to evaluate students who are supposed to sit for the UPSR and PT3 examinations. “The cancellation of UPSR will not affect the students’ evaluation as evaluations can be carried out through various other methods,” said Radzi.
“The cancellation of UPSR will not affect the students’ evaluation as evaluations can be carried out through various other methods,”
“Seeing as UPSR results are one of the criteria for entrance into boarding schools, Islamic instruction secondary schools, Mara Junior Science Colleges and the Royal Military College, the education ministry will introduce new methods which are not solely focused on academics,” he added.
He said the same measures would be applied for PT3 to ensure students are able to enrol in hostels and technical schools.
On the effect of postponing SPM and STPM on admission to institutes of higher learning, Radzi said the higher education ministry had agreed to postpone enrolment into basic, matriculation and diploma programmes until July or August 2021 and degree programmes to September or October 2021.
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He said it remained uncertain when schools could reopen but assured that his ministry is looking at implementing social distancing in all classrooms.
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WATCH NOW: 90 ML – Oviya’s Adult Film Trailer

In under a day, the trailer of 90 ML has been viewed over 3 million times.
Between steamy scenes, penis size comparisons, sex positions and open discussions of ‘the matter’, the trailer really is something out of Kollywood norms. The fact that female sexuality is being addressed in an open conversation is promising but what if it is done only because ‘sex sells’?
90 ML is directed by ‘Alagiya Asura’ Anita Udeep and stars Anson Paul, Massom Shankar, Monisha Ram, Bommu Lakhsmi and Tej Raj. The film narrates the lives of 5 women in a bold and entertaining way as they journey through life.
The trailer of 90 ML has evoked positive and negative responses over the steamy scenes and use of intoxicants. STR assumes the role of music composer for 90 ML and is seen in a cameo appearance in the film.
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Hollywood Actor, Will Smith, Visits India On A Spiritual Trip

Over the past week, Will Smith posted a series of photos and videos of  his recent trip to India. He mentioned that his visit ‘awakened a new understanding’ of himself. He uploaded a series of photos of  him performing the Ganga Aarthi in an ashram in ancient city of Haridwar.
The Ganga Aarthi is a form of prayer to the holy River Ganges. Millions of people visit the river every year to perform this Aarthi as a way to wash out the sins of the living and dead.
Will Smith performing one of the rituals.
In that photo, he captioned; “ My Grandmother used to say, “God Teaches through Experience”. Traveling to India & Experiencing the colors, people and natural beauty has awakened a new understanding of myself, my Art & the Truths of the world.”

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He also hung out with Bollywood’s most energetic person, Ranveer Singh and cracks up a couple of dance moves. Where there is Ranveer, there is always some dance and music. He took it to the next level by riding a tuk tuk around.
In his Facebook Watch Show, he mentions that he has always loved India. “ India is just a beautiful culture. The colours, the music, the intersection of religion and cinema … everything about this culture just speaks to my personality. India has always had this otherworldly pull on me.”
Will Smith and Ranveer Singh in their hangout session.
Will Smith’s next film is with Guy Ritchie’s upcoming live action Aladdin remake.
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Sai Pallavi Allegedly Turns Down A Fairness Cream Endorsement Worth RM 1.1Million

First comes films. Then comes endorsements. Then comes the ka-CHING, ka-CHING!
Most actors and prominent figures makes huge sums of income from brand endorsements that are willing to pay thousands and even millions of dollars. However, some public figures are very mindful to ensure that the brand values aligns with their own.

One such personality in popular South Indian actor, Sai Pallavi. News has it that Sai Pallavi has recently turned down a Rs 2 crore (RM1.1 million) endorsement deal for a popular fairness cream. Sai Pallavi was roped in to the film industry when she was still a medical student in Georgia. The director of her first film (Premam-2015), Alphonse Putren, revealed in many interviews that he wanted Sai Pallavi to debut screen with minimal makeup. Sai Pallavi wears her blemishes with pride on screen and has carried her ‘makeup-free’ appearance on screen in her subsequent films.
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Although there has not been any official confirmation from Sai Pallavi or her representatives, her fans are applauding her for standing her grounds and staying true to her values.

In India, celebrity endorsement is worth more than US$691 million. In 2017, the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has strongly advised celebrities to take full accountability over the brands they are endorsing and to stay away from misleading information. With the proposal to replace the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, with the Consumer Protection Bill, 2015, a celebrity can be held liable for inappropriate advertisements and promotional activities of products that adversely affect the interest of consumers, under statutory provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and as well as under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986. However under the proposed provisions of the bill celebrities who make false or misleading claims in their endorsements would be subject to heavy penalties.
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19-year-old Indian Model, Naomi Janumala, Is The Global Face Of Rihanna’s Fenty

Imagine being shot and directed by the Queen of R&B!

That was the reality for 19-year-old Mumbai model, Naomi Janumala, who has been appointed as the global face for Rihanna’s newly-launched fashion brand, Fenty. Through her makeup and fashionable, Rihanna has pushed for inclusivity in her products. Out of the thousands of models who were casted for the role, Naomi was handpicked by Rihanna herself.

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Naomi just started her modelling career 3 years ago and has work with many international brands like Alexander Wang, Adidas, H&M, Nike x Nordstrom, Levi’s, American Eagle, Opening Ceremony x Disney and Matthew Adams Dolan. Since some of the clothes and earrings on the new Fenty line is inspired by sarees and jhumkas, Rihanna wanted an Indian model to represent the brand and pay homage to the community and culture.

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We can’t wait for to see all the looks on the Fenty campaign.
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Etharkkum Thunindhavan Elevates Cliche Story Through Suriya’s Brilliant Performance

Loosely based on Pollachi’s sexual-assault incident, Etharkkum Thunindhavan is a Pandiraj directorial that sets aflame to matters concerning women’s dignity and safety in an ideal world.
The narrative sees Kannabiran (Suriya) play a righteous lawyer again, after Jai Bhim, but of a very different kind. Unlike Chandru, Kannabiran does not fight only in courts. He stumbles upon a network of men headed by influential politician Inba (Vinay) who dupe women into relationships and later harass them with intimate videos taken without their knowledge or consent. Unfortunately, Adhini (Priyanka Mohan) will end up with the same situation as the rest of the women faced. Will Kannabiran help them get justice?
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Despite featuring a range of factors such as societal issues, action-packed sequences, and rom-com, the film’s execution is what it’s all about. A film with a strong social message against women deserves special mention, since the director’s purpose in highlighting this issue was noble, but what makes the film less impactful?
The plot was pretty intriguing, but the entire screenplay was not solid enough to have an impact. Predictability; the biggest issue Pandirajand despite the honest intentions, it’s not quite hard to guess as we delve further into the trajectory of the story. The monotony in the second half and the villain sequences get on your nerves beyond a point.
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Does the screenplay serve justice according to the plot?
Well, a good question with an unexpected answer is a blatant NO as everything up to the climax was predictable, and the revealing twists and turns doesn’t surprise the writer.
Meanwhile, some of the dialogues which has impressed and left a huge impact to the writer was;
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Whilst retaining the flow, we won’t deny that the climax was executed with the fight scenes and the exploitation of women in the name of fake love was shown satisfyingly. Having said that, Suriya, on the other hand, puts up a brilliant performance in a mass-centric role that is also a strong hymn to women.
On the technical front, Rathnavelu’s cinematography stands out, thanks to the silhouette shots of temples, and fighting sequences, garnering the attention of the audiences.
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Confirmed: ‘Kaala’ Will Be Released On April 27, ‘2.0’ Rescheduled For Diwali

Looks like we have a finalized release date for Superstar Rajinikanth’s Kaala. The movie will hit cinemas worldwide on the 27th of April.
This news was made official by actor-producer Dhanush on his official Twitter account. The actor tweeted the new release date along with a new poster for the film.

Kaala will be hitting cinemas much earlier than expected mostly because Shankar’s 2.0 is not ready for release. Even though 2.0 has wrapped up filming months ago, the sci-fi film still needs to spend a longer time in post-production due to the heavy use of CGI and VFX.
In this case, 2.0 that could be pushed down to November to make sure we’re still getting a Superstar movie for Diwali 2018.
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Happy 54th Birthday To The One And Only Chiyaan Vikram!

Happiest birthday to one of the most versatile actors ever!
On the occasion of his 54th birthday, popular personalities including Simran, PC Sreeram, Anand Shankar and others took to Twitter to wish the actor. The hashtag #HBDChiyaanVikram has been trending on social media!
Ajay Gnanamuthu, the director of Vikram’s much-awaited film, Cobra, surprised his fans by releasing a special video early today. Titled, Why we love Chiyaan Vikram, the video features director KS Ravikumar, Roshan Mathew, Irfan Pathan, Srinidhi Shetty, Mia George, Mirnalini Ravi and many others who are working with him in the project.
Celebrities in the video were seen sharing some of their best moments with the actor, and also revealed fans why they love him as a person. Cricketer Irfan Pathan, who plays the antagonist in Cobra, said, “What I love about Vikram is, he is a very simple man after all the success he had. Whenever I meet him on the sets, we used to have a wonderful time.”
The director posted the video and wrote, “Here’s Team #Cobra sending their love and wishes to our one & only #ChiyaanVikram Sir. #HBDChiyaanVikram. And also speaking about #WhyweloveChiyaan.(sic).”

Here's Team #Cobra sending their love and wishes to our one & only #ChiyaanVikram Sir. #HBDChiyaanVikram ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤And also speaking about #WhyweloveChiyaan https://t.co/cj1TxQyoaU
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Chiyaan, as fondly addressed by his fans, is an actor who keeps evolving to stay at the top of the game. He tasted success in the industry almost 10 years after his debut, and since then, he has given his best by transforming completely into the skin of the character each time.
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Astro Customers Rejoice!; ‘Antha Naal’ And Telemovie ‘October 22’ Is Set For A Year-end Premiere!

Why don’t we enjoy the end of the year by watching home grown telemovies on Astro? Our indigenous Tamil documentary ‘Antha Naal’ and drama telemovie ‘October 22’ are now available on Astro.
The shows will premiere on Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201), Astro GO, and On Demand on 18th and 25th December respectively. ‘Antha Naal,’ directed by Maran Perianen and produced by award-winning local filmmaker Indrani Kopal, shows real-life events and experiences from the 1920s to the 1990s.
Through interviews presented by local talent Kabilan Kandasamy, the documentary explores Malaysian stories of passion, despair, and triumph. Excitingly, every Saturday at 8pm, fresh episodes of ‘Antha Naal’ will air.
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The drama telemovie ‘October 22’ stars A. Panneeirchelvam, Sithira Thevi, M.S. Lingam, Batumalai Rajoo, and Jamuna Rani. The plot centres around Selvam, an elderly man who rekindles memories of his school days spent with the love of his life, Chitra. Little does he know that she has been diagnosed with dementia and is unable to remember her past.
Enjoy the premiere of ‘October 22’ on December 25th at 7pm.
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Malaysian Indian Girl To Represent The Nation At An English Test In Venice, Italy In May!

Charvetha Dhiyaa A/P Uthiya Kumar from SJKT Ladang Edinburgh will be representing Malaysia.
She managed to get to the Final Round of HIPPO ENGLISH OLYMPIAD TEST in Lido Di Jesolo, Venice Italy from 11th May – 12th May 2019.
Charvetha has been ranked as the best participant in Little Hippo category with the highest marks of 74.

The qualifications are intended for candidates who are not native speakers of English and who wish to achieve a high quality, internationally recognised qualification in English that is available and recognised worldwide.
Team Varnam wishes her all the best for her competition.
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Impressed by 7-Year-Old’s Honesty, Rajinikanth to Sponsor His Education

Whether it’s donating to charitable causes or speaking up against misogyny, it’s always cool to hear stories of our heroes, being heroes in real life too. Here we have Superstar Rajinikanth, the biggest celebrity in South India and arguably one of the most charismatic movie stars on the planet, promising to sponsor a 7-year-old’s education after being impressed by his honesty.
As reported by Times of India, a 7-year-old boy named Yasin hailing from a small town in Tamil Nadu, emotionally moved Rajinikanth with his honesty. On the way to school, the boy found a wallet on the road — a wallet with Rs 50 000 (US$ 730) in it. But despite being a kid from a small town and (probably) never encountering that much money before, Yasin quickly handed the wallet over to the principal of the school, who later turned it in, to the Superintendent of Police.

Upon hearing about the news, Rajinikanth spoke highly of the boy:

“In this age where people cheat, thieve and kill even for a little money, he (Yasin) said that this is not my money and handed it over. What an honest boy. It’s a great quality.”

Rajinikanth also offered to sponsor the boy’s studies, as well as invite him and his family over to his house and praised Yasin’s parents. So I guess the biggest hero here is Yasin!
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ProjeKt Restart Returns With An All Female Powerhouse, ‘Sangeetha Swarangal’

Carnatic music lovers out there… this is for you! After the massive success of 4 episodes of e-concert, ProjeKt Restart is back again, with a classical repertoire this week on Sunday, 19th July 2020 at 9 pm, closing the curtains for their first season. ProjeKt Restart started off with the notion to bring the music field alive during the Movement Control Order (MCO) by providing the platform for local independent bands and musicians to showcase their talent.
Their biggest belief and driving force to kick-start this project was that music had the power to help one get through any hurdle in life. The first virtual concert was aired online via You tube and Facebook live  on 24th of May 2020 and it instantly became a super success when it garnered over 3000 viewers!
This concept is the brainchild of RK Projects supported by Sound Innovations. The whole series of the first season consisted of 2 mediums, Tamil and English. The team has decided to end the first season with a bang by showcasing an all female musicians for the first time ever!

The main lead showcases a mother-daughter duo that has been in the Carnatic music field for almost 25 years. Vidushi Srimathi Jayalakshmi Premkumar, one of the few female ghatam players in the world, and the first in Malaysia, has her own music school with over 150 students. Her daughter Shuwehtha Premkumar, is a music school graduate. She has received many awards and is well recognised for her talent in playing the veena.
The talented duo have shared their music legacy in many languages such as Malay, English, and Mandarin. They have played many songs using the veena and ghatam. Shuwehtha emerged as a gold medalist in a Carnatic competition and has also been awarded the Youth Excellence by Astro. She was also honoured as Yaalisai Nayagi (யாழிசை நாயகி). Yaal refers to a stringed Tamil musical instrument, Isai refers to music and Nayagi means lady. Shuwehtha was also titled as Veenathari (வீணாதாரி) by Chakrapati from Andhra Pradesh.
Related:  Malaysian International Carnatic Music Festival 2023: A Celebration of Melodies and RhythmsThe other performers featured are Swathi Sivadas, pianist, and Pangasaasanii Gowrisan, violinist, both music tutors at the Temple of Fine Arts Kuala Lumpur. They have been in the music field from a very young age. Both instrumentalists come from a family with strong musical influence.
Krithika Chandrashekar, the nightingale of this team, is an All India Radio artiste. The vocalist has her own group called The Samo’ Sounds which features Aanantha Rajaram, Priyanka Raman, Kumar Karthigesu, Selvendrah Krishnan and Kirubarasan Alexander. The women are very influential musicians, ready to bring you on a journey of Carnatic Music. This all female band is known as Sangeetha Swarangal. They have collaborated  with Aaakar multiple times, performing for most of their major concerts. Aakaar played a huge role in forming the team and is the main talent partner for this episode of ProjeKt Restart.
Melophiles, block your date and time and be ready to be wowed by the mellifluous tunes of Carnatic Music with a mix of Carnatic cinema songs this Sunday, 19th July 2020 with ProjeKt Restart.
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India PM Narendra Modi Is InstaFamous

When you think about India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, many things come to mind.
Aadhaar cards. 2016 Demonetization of Indian Rupees. The World’s Tallest Statue in tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Pate. Even, making it on the guest list of  Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas’  Wedding Reception.
But did you know that PM Modi is also InstaFamous?
With over 15.5 million followers on Instagram, PM Modi is now the most followed global leader in the world!

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According to a list published by online platform Twiplomacy, conducted by international public relations and communications firm, Burson-Marsteller, PM Modi is followed closely by Indonesian President Joko Widodo with 12.2 million followers in 2nd place and US President Donald Trump comes in 3rd with 10 million followers.
PM Modi doesn’t just stop with Instagram. He has more than 43 million followers on his Twitter account and more than 40 million likes on Facebook.

The ‘Yoga For Peace’ programme in Buenos Aires was special.
Glad to see the immense popularity of Yoga among the people, especially the youth, of Argentina.
Talked about how Yoga is a means to wellness and brings societies together. pic.twitter.com/s4tLkrDY6r
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 30, 2018

Earlier this year, PM Modi posted a picture with the, then, newly wed couple, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. This photo is the most liked photo posted by any world leader EVER!

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If that is not fantastic enough, PM Modi has also bagged 2nd spot as most liked picture on Instagram posted by a global leader, where he is seen waiting at a bus stop in snowy Davos ahead of the World Economic Forum 2018.

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Pope Francis and Queen Rania of Jordan also made it to the list of top 10 most followed world leaders on Instagram.
We must admit that PM Modi has an amazing Instagram feed with photos of him walking barefoot, practicing Yoga and meeting world leaders.
This photo of PM Modi and his cute little friend will be our FAVOURITE one!

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Police Complaint Filed Against Song That Made Priya Prakash Famous

While most netizens went crazy over Priya Prakash’s wink in the song “Manikya Malaraya Poovi”, it didn’t agree with some religious groups.
Some religious groups have filed police complaints against the film director, Omar Lulu. Members of the religious groups claimed that Priya Prakash gave her famous wink during a song that is linked to the life of the Prophet – and this has outraged members in the Muslim community.
At the time of writing, a case has been registered against director Omar Lulu and other members of production under Section 295A of IPC – for deliberately hurting religious sentiments.
If found guilty, those charged can face up to 4 years in jail, or a hefty fine.
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One particular man from Hyderabad, Adnan Qamar, went live on Facebook to voice his disagreement to Priya Prakash’s winking and the lyrics of the song that played in the background.
He also translated the song lyrics to English to explain the context and why he’s unhappy about the video. The translated lyrics read “A woman like the pearl flower her highness-Khatija Bibi in the holy City of Mecca she lived like a queen.”
“It is sad the filmmaker is a Muslim and almost the entire cast is Muslim, but still what they showed in the film is objectionable,” Adnan Qamar said in the video that went viral.
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Ramya Krishnan To Star in Andhadhun Tamil Remake?

Ramya Krishnan is likely to step into Tabu’s shoes for the Tamil remake of thriller Andhadhun.
Mohan Raja, whose last release was Sivakarthikeyan starrer Velaikkaran, will direct the Tamil remake of Andhadhun. Actor Prashanth has confirmed that he will play the character portrayed by Ayushmann in the original.
The story of Andhadhun revolves around a pianist who gets involved in the murder of an actor.
The Tamil remake rights of Andhadhun have been obtained by Prashanth’s father and filmmaker-actor Thiagarajan. According to sources, the makers are keen to have Ramya on board, but she is yet to sign on the dotted line.
The latest news on this project is that Maestro Isaignani Ilayaraja will be scoring the music.
More updates to follow!
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