Dhanush’s ‘The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir’ Trailer Is Here!

We have waited a long time for the release of Dhanush’s first international film and it if finally happening!
‘The Extraordinary Journey of The Fakir’ by award-winning director & scriptwriter, Ken Scott, is set to be released on 21 June 2019. The film is based on the best-seller ‘The Extraordinary Journey of The Fakir Who Got Trapped in an IKEA Wardrobe’ written by Romain Puertolas.
Dhanush plays the role of a magician that travels around the world under odd circumstances alongside actors, Berenice Bejo, Erin Moriarty, Barkhad Abdi and others. The film has also been dubbed in Tamil under the title ‘Pakkiri’. We can’t wait to watch Dhanush as the mischievous and resourceful magician Ajatashatru “Aja” Lavash Pate in the big screens soon. The film has already won the Audience Award for Best Comedy at the Barcelona Sant-Jordi International Film Festival.

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Malaysian Artist, Vijay Emergency Arrested For Murdering An Engineer

Vijay Emergency, a local Indian artist, who is also a 42-year-old businessman was presented before the Sepang Magistrate Court for murdering and torching a site engineer who was also acquainted with him in Sepang on 28th October.
Vijayan Palaniyappan was Accused with murder under Section 302 of the penal code and If Found guilty Could RecEive the Death Penalty.
The accused nodded in understanding before Magistrate Ayuni Nur Izzaty Sulaiman, after the allegations were read to him. However, no plea was recorded, as the case is under the jurisdiction of the High Court.
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According to the indictment, he was accused with the murder of Seri Ganis Kanapathy Pillay Krishnan on 28th October between 2.38 am and 4.50 am in an area beside Jalan Airport City 2, Kota Warisan Airport Business Centre, Sepang.
He Arrived To The Court House At 8.45 aM with his hands cuffed and clad in an orange lock-up shirt.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Nasharina Nazlan led the trial while the accused was unrepresented.

Ayuni Nur Izzaty then fixed 8th February 2021 for case mention and to get forensic and DNA reports submission.
On 28th October, Sepang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusoff said that the offender, who is a close friend of the deceased, had been arrested and that the case had been classified as murder. He added that the case will be investigated in compliance with Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Public witnesses living nearby said they heard a loud blast before calling the 999 ambulance hotline.
Firefighters from Kuala Lumpur International Airport ( KLIA) arrived at the scene at 4.47 am to put out the fire before discovering a 90 percent charred body in the driver’s seat. Police investigation at the crime scene also noticed burnt signs at about 10 metres from the car.
In a different statement yesterday, the Selangor Criminal Investigation Department Head, Senior Assistant Commissioner Datuk Fadzil Ahmat, said the reasoning behind the crime was closely connected to property investment and insurance between the suspect and the victim where the suspect wanted to profit from.
The lead suspect was arrested at about 4:30PM at Hospital Kuala Lumpur while seeking treatment for burns on both his arms and left calf due to the crime.
Separately, in a statement dated 30th October, Fadzil confirmed that the autopsy performed on the victim by the Forensic Unit of Serdang Hospital found that the victim had died as a result of serious body and neck injuries after being sliced with a sharp knife before being torched with his Toyota Harrier.
On 4th November, the DNA test proved that the burnt body was that of the site engineer and owner of the vehicle torched in a bush near the Salak Tinggi ERL station next to Jalan Airport City 2, Airport City Business Center Kota Warisan.
Source: Malaysia Gazette
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Bollywood Actor Irrfan Khan Passes Away At 54

Actor Irrfan Khan passed away at the age of 54 today. The Piku star was undergoing treatment for a colon infection at the Kokilaben Dhirubai Ambani hospital in Mumbai when he breathed his last. He had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour in 2018 and had spent several months being treated in United Kingdom.
An official statement from his family, released on Wednesday, read: “”I trust, I have surrendered,” These were the some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heart felt note he wrote in 2018 talking about his fight with cancer. A man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on screen. It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away,”
“Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he cared most about, he left for heaven, leaving behind a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace,” the statement read.
 The news has sent shockwaves through the entire nation, especially within the Bollywood fraternity. Filmmaker Soojit Sarkar and actor Amitabh Bachchan, both who worked with Irrfan in Piku took to Twitter to condole the actor’s sudden demise.
https://twitter.com/ShoojitSircar/status/1255377784773410818?s=20

T 3516 – .. just getting news of the passing of Irfaan Khan .. this is a most disturbing and sad news .. 🙏An incredible talent .. a gracious colleague .. a prolific contributor to the World of Cinema .. left us too soon .. creating a huge vacuum .. Prayers and duas 🙏
— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) April 29, 2020

A few days ago, Irrfan Khan’s mother Saeeda Begum passed away at the age of 95 in Jaipur. Due to the Covid-19 lockdown, Irrfan paid his last respects to his late mother via a video conferencing session.
Related:  Rajinikanth and Amitabh Bachchan To Share Screen after 32 YearsIrrfan’s last movie was Homi Adajania’s Angrezi Medium. He has also acted in several remarkable films like Maqbool, Paan Singh Tomar, The Lunchbox, Haider, Piku and Hindi Medium.
The Varnam team extends our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Irrfan Khan.
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Chef Mano Bringing REAL Spicy, REAL Smooth exBEERience With Carlsberg Smooth Draught This April & May!

For those who can stomach a good spread of spicy food, you definitely have had your fair share of different spicy cuisines. From the numbing Sichuan hot pot, sour spicy Thai Tom Yam, spicy garlic Korean fried chicken to Vietnamese spicy beef stew, there’s a whole world of spicy food for you to enjoy, But above all else, Indian food is one thing that all spice fanatics can’t let go of!
But what should you drink when you want to sip something in between your spicy meal? Do you drink to mellow out the spice or you want to elevate that spiciness to a new level? Do your go-to beers work well with the spicy heat? What’s the perfect beer to have while you’re happily burning your tongue? Chef Manogren Thevar, owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Thevar, shares expert tips about pairing beer with spicy food, in parallel with his collaboration with Carlsberg Smooth Draught.
Little Background On Chef Mano
A Penang born-and-bred chef who started his culinary journey because of his father as he used to take him around to explore new flavours, especially in the neighbouring countries of the island.
Although never trained in an Indian restaurant before, Chef Mano was determined to go back to his roots in an effort to discover and understand his culture’s flavour. He thereupon embarked on a month-long trip to India, meandering through the North and South part of India, to sample the various iterations of curry, pani puri and other Indian delicacies.
Today, Chef Mano continues pushing his limit, always seeking improvements to delight and surprise the palate by bridging the heritage flavours of Indian culture.
Take Delight In The “REAL Spicy, REAL Smooth” Drinking & Dining exBEERience

When things slowly get back to normal, the energy of us all reuniting and being together again is going to be like nothing else. To celebrate the life we are returning to, Carlsberg is reuniting beer lovers on a “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” drinking and dining exBEERience campaign this April and May.
Joining forces with Penang-born Chef Mano Thevar of the Michelin-starred restaurant, Thevar, Carlsberg Smooth Draught presents boundary-defying cuisine paired perfectly with its signature smooth brew and promises an evening of unforgettable smooth and spicy gastronomy.
“I was really happy when Carlsberg approached me for this collaboration. It not only gives me the opportunity to experiment with creating new flavours from Carlsberg Smooth Draught, but also a chance to bring my food to my fellow Malaysians. It is also always great to work with a globally renowned brand that produces world class brew,” said Chef Mano.
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Cooking with beer is not a new concept, and is usually adopted by westerners. But when it comes to spicy food, how does beer blend well with the bold Indian flavours? According to Chef Mano, Carlsberg Smooth Draught’s signature smoothness and refreshing happy taste make it a great pairing-beer to most types of food, specifically spicy food. With its extremely refreshing attributes, it helps cut through the overall richness of Indian food, providing an extra dimension of flavour with more depth.
“We use a lot of wine in our cooking but not so much with beers. I’m very happy to collaborate with Carlsberg Smooth Draught and to try my hand at creating new flavours. Right now, I’m doing some taste-testing and R&D in the kitchen. I’m making Beurre Blanc using Carlsberg Smooth Draught instead of white wine traditionally. We’re tweaking recipes and trying to match diners’ preferences when it comes to the taste of Carlsberg Smooth Draught in our food,” said Chef Mano.

Diners coming for the Real Spicy, Real Smooth dining exBEERience will have a choice of lamb, seafood or vegetarian – all of which will have Carlsberg Smooth Draught infused with them. And that’s not all! They are also serving Carlsberg Smooth Draught infused dessert — Ras Malai, made using Carlsberg Smooth Draught ice cream and pistachios to bring out the nutty flavours!
More Surprises Await You!
A first-class treat for Carlsberg Smooth Draught beer fans, 100 lucky contest winners and their partners, will be rewarded with the ultimate dining exBEERience Grand Prize. The full VIP excursion includes accommodation, a chauffeur driven ride for the evening and a date with Michelin starred Chef Mano Thevar serving up distinct delicacies specially created for the “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” spread worth RM2,000!

What’s more, consumers who frequent their favourite bars or pubs will be able to enjoy a sizzling happy hour deal anytime they purchase 10 half pints, six full pints, two buckets or a tower of Carlsberg Smooth Draught. To top that off, they will also be in the running to win a coveted spot for two at the “Real Spicy, Real Smooth” dining exBEERience.
In participating super and hypermarkets, 99 Speedmart and official Carlsberg online stores, RM5 Touch ‘n Go e-wallet credit is up for grabs with purchase of two 6-can Carlsberg Smooth Draught packs or get RM10 Touch ‘n Go e-wallet credit with purchase of one carton (24-can pack) of Carlsberg Smooth Draught. This also lands consumers another avenue to win a seat at the table at the exclusive dinner party!
100 lucky winners will also be able to claim RM388 Touch ‘n Go e-wallet credit when they purchase RM20 worth of Carlsberg Smooth Draught in participating convenience stores.
Meanwhile, for those who prefer catching up with friends at their local coffee shops, they will be able to enjoy two big bottles of Carlsberg Smooth Draught, plus an additional RM2 price off their purchase!
Last but certainly not least, it is only for 21+ non-Muslims only. Always practice mindful drinking, and remember, if you drink, don’t drive – #CarlsbergMY #CarlsbergSmoothDraught #CelebrateResponsibly.
To find out more about promotions in-store, you may visit the link here. Also, don’t forget to like and follow Carlsberg Malaysia on their Facebook and Instagram for latest activities and giveaways!
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ASTRO Excites Customers With More Local Tamil Shows In May

May has finally arrived, and we still couldn’t believe that April went by in the blink of an eye!
Being an ASTRO user, all you would think is what are the special programs that they’ve stored for us for the next few weeks.
Well to answer your questions, ASTRO is all set to roll out exciting local Tamil shows, including stand-up comedy, Sirikatheenga Please; action thriller drama series, Astra; medical talk show, Vanakam Doctor; crime mystery series, Bus The Game; and Mother’s Day special live show, Agilamum Nee…Amma on TV, Astro GO and On Demand.
Let’s dive into a host of local Tamil shows that have been lined up for you by ASTRO this May:
Sirikatheenga Please
The first stand-up comedy show, Sirikatheenga Please, featuring hilarious local comedians such as Suresh (RAAGA), Asurajan aka Asu, Piravina Ragunathan and Hindra Bose on 3 May, 9.30pm on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202).

Astra
Action thriller drama series with gutsy stunts, Astra by local filmmaker, Rubindran Nair, starring popular local talents such as Irfan Zaini, Yasmin Nadiah, Karnan G Grack, and more. The series revolves around a group of mercenaries conducting a series of crimes flawlessly puzzling the detectives hunting them down. Astra premieres on 2 May, 9pm on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202).

Vanakam Doctor
Medical talk show, Vanakam Doctor featuring debutant host, Dr Punithan Shan. The show features insights on common illness among Malaysians such as cancer, obesity, HIV, diabetes and more, while creating awareness on the symptoms, diagnostic tests, and more. The show will also feature inspiring stories from survivors. Vanakam Doctor premieres on 2 May, 9pm on Astro Vaanavil (Ch 201).
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Bus The Game
Crime mystery series, Bus The Game by local director, Loaeswaran Mahalinggam featuring talented local artistes including Suthakar Zack, Narkkunalingam Nesanaravanan, Sreedharan Shankar, and more. The series revolves around a mysterious disappearance of a school bus with 30 pupils. Bus The Game premieres on 2 May, 9.30pm on Astro Vaanavil (Ch 201).

On the other hand, customers can participate in a Mother’s Day special live show, Agilamum Nee…Amma hosted by local talent, Aruna Raj, to convey their wishes by calling in to 03-95437180, while additionally enjoying special featured performances, mother-daughter interviews and more.
So gear up to watch Agilamum Nee…Amma live on 8 May, 1pm on Astro Vaanavil (Ch 201).
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VIDEO: Intha Kaadhale Venam, New Single From Bala Ganapathi William

Malaysian actor and TV presenter Bala Ganapathi William has just released his brand new single, “Intha Kaadhale Venam”.
“Intha Kaadhale Venam” was penned and performed by Bala Ganapathi William himself. The song revolves around the pain and hardship of love, and how he wants nothing to do with love anymore.
Aside from that, he also directed the 4-minute long music video. The music video features Bala Ganapathi William, alongside Yasmin Nadiah.
Check out the video below:

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Sridevi’s Wax Statue At Madame Tussauds In Singapore Looks Uncanny!

The late Sridevi’s wax statue at Madame Tussauds, Singapore, was unveiled a few days ago by Boney Kapoor along with daughters, Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi. The family of the late legendary actress seemed very emotional unveiling the statue and posing for the pictures.

The actress has been immortalised in her ‘Hawa Hawai’ avatar from her popular Bollywood film ‘Mr India’. The actress donned a gold-colored costume for the now-iconic song, one of her most fashionable avatars.
Film producer Boney Kapoor, who was married to Sridevi, yesterday shared glimpses of her wax statue on his Twitter profile. Sharing the video on his Twitter profile, Boney Kapoor wrote:
“Sridevi lives forever in not just our hearts but also in the hearts of millions of her fans. Eagerly waiting to watch the unveiling of her figure at Madam Tussauds, Singapore on September 4, 2019.”

One more day to the official launch of Sridevi's first and only unique wax figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore! Don’t forget to tune in to our Facebook and Instagram at SGT 10AM for our LIVE streaming! #Sridevi #MTSGSridevi #MrIndia #MTSG #MadameTussaudsSG pic.twitter.com/mHjAyWgDhh
— Madame Tussauds Singapore (@MTsSingapore) September 3, 2019

Madame Tussauds had decided to add Srivedi’s wax figure as a tribute to the late actor on her 56th birth anniversary on August 13. Sridevi died on February 24 in Dubai, where she had gone to attend a family wedding.

Sridevi started her career as a child actor at the age of four in the Tamil movie Kandan Karunai in 1967. Sridevi, who is often addressed as Bollywood’s ‘first female superstar,’ acted in 300 films in a career spanning over 5 decades.

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Oxford University Awards Sabah Based Dr Giri Shan Rajahram a Full Scholarship

A Sabah-based doctor, Dr. Giri Shan Rajahram, who specialises in infectious diseases, recently received the Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme.
This is a highly competitive scholarship which is awarded to outstanding graduate students from developing and emerging economies, with the aim of funding their studies in Oxford so they may use their knowledge to serve their home countries.
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Dr. Giri was successfully granted a place to study International Health and Tropical Medicine at the university, and is determined to further his studies in the area as he believes that emerging infectious diseases will continue to be a threat in the future.

Dr. Giri was also recognised by his clinical work and research in infectious disease especially in the field of malaria.
A huge congratulations to Dr. Giri for achieving such a great scholarship! He is truly an inspiration to many.
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Minnal FM’s RJ Theyvekgan Helps Raise Awareness In Support Of Men’s Health

It’s Movember!. A time when men around the world come together to stand up for the cause!
Movember is a conquest of month-long annual celebration to increase awareness about male medical issues, such as depression, testicular cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer (yes, men can develop breast cancer too!) and other related male cancers. Men usually participate in this event by growing moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of the cause.
In honouring Movember, Theyvekgan Thamarai Chelvan or fondly known as RJ Theyv from Minnal FM has come up with a video entitled CANCER to create and enlighten a positive change for men’s health by raising awareness and educating men year-round. He has urged all men to get their yearly health screenings in order to prevent the worst outcome.
Check out the post below:

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This video is not meant to override the experience and judgement of the health care staff with medical advice, however it’s an effort to help our community realise the importance of being made aware of prostate cancer.
So, let’s join hands with one anther to show our support and solidarity for men who are living with cancer and encourage them to keep fighting the disease and to never lose the battle!
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Do You Know Some Of The Do’s And Don’ts About GE15?

With general elections around the corner, are you aware of the regulations restricted? Here are some important things you should know before the big day.
The Do’s and Don’ts
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Bring along IC

The Mykad/Ic subjects to be the main identity to ensure you are a Malaysian citizen at the voting station. Make sure your MyKad is the original one instead of photocopied.

Mute mobile phone when at polling station

It’s fine to bring along your mobile phone as you really need something to kill time while waiting for your turn. But make sure your phone’s muted so you wont get distracted along the way. Pause those social medias for a day and focus on not messing up your vote.

Do not wear clothes that symbolizes any political party

According to The Election Offences Act of 1954, voters are not allowed to wear any clothes that represent political parties. If caught the individual faces up to a year in prison, a fine of up to RM5,000 or both. (Akta Kesalahan Pilihan Raya 1954). You might just have to skip your OOTD just for a day.

 Skip your nail appointment

Gel manicures seem hard to remove. But if you do have any nail appointments coming around the corner, skip that appointment to avoid abnormal looking nails. Otherwise, it’s actually not an issue if you can’t get your manicures off. The ink will cover the whole tip segment, staining the finger nail and part of your skin. Therefore, even if the ink fails to stain the nail, our skin will still have sufficient black ink to prove that we’ve voted.

 Double-check your ballot paper

Each ballot paper includes a certified stamp and a serial number. Make sure your ballots are not ripped, printed incorrectly, or marked in error. Most importantly do not doodle on the paper and make sure to cross on the parties you’re voting for.
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Good luck and remember to come out this 19 to cast your votes. Your votes matter, for a better Malaysia.
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Deborah Henry’s Fugee School Now Accepts Donations on Grab

Deborah Henry’s Fugee School is now on Grab Malaysia. Users can donate to the school with their Grab points.
The former Miss Malaysia World co-founded Fugee School, a non-profit charity organisation that provides primary and secondary and tertiary education opportunities for refugee children and asylum seekers, mainly from Somalia and the Middle East.
The donations will be channeled towards the children’s education.

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The school has educated over 500 refugee children, and currently has over 200 children between the ages of 4 to 18 in session.
Keep up the good work, Deborah and team!
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Everything You Need To Know About Vijay’s Next Film

Vijay’s next film may not have a title yet, but the filmmakers have already revealed the details of the upcoming blockbuster.
Production House: AGS Entertainment
Direction: Atlee
Lead cast: Vijay, Nayanthara

Supporting cast: Kathir, Yogi Babu, Daniel Balaji, Vivek and Anandaraj
Music: AR Rahman
Cinematography: GK Vishnu (Viswasam)
Editing: Ruben (Viswasam)
Production designer: D Muthuraj (2.0)
Expected release date: Deepavali 2019
Shooting period: 180 days
As divulged earlier, the story will revolve around a female football team, and Vijay will star alongside 16 new actresses. Anyone else as excited as we are?
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Malaysian UNITED SIKHS To Assist Those Harshly Affected By The MCO

UNITED SIKHS is a non-governmental organisation that aims to empower those in need, particularly disadvantaged and minority communities around the world.
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The Malaysian Chapter was launched in 2004, during the Bandar Aceh Tsunami of the same year, by the late Rishiwant Singh Randhawa, who was at Ground Zero.
GoodNews engaged with UNITED SIKHS, an NGO that, during the first Movement Control Order (MCO) on 18th March 2020, provided essential items to more than 1,500 families and have managed to help out the community again during the current MCO.
As identified by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) in 2020, Good News had learnt that they provided 70,000 packets of vegetarian food to those in need based in community centres in addition to essential items.
The NGO is mainly made up of Sikhs, but their mission is to serve everyone, Mandeep Singh, vice president of UNITED SIKHS and logistics chief, told GoodNews.
“Living within our means was everybody’s norm. Usually, we never appreciate what we have and, day by day, our needs continue to increase.”
“After joining the Kelantan Disaster Relief in 2014, my entire life changed. This was my turning point, affecting my whole life and even changing my lifestyle.”
“There is a home where we live and bask in happiness, so can you imagine watching the flood sweep your home away? What about losing within a split second a family member? ” he asked GoodNews.
The Jakarta Tsunami in 2018 also had a big effect on his life, he pointed out.
“I started learning how to coordinate on ground zero, how to navigate a helicopter drop that involves searching for a landing base camp and, most importantly, ensuring that appropriate assistance is provided.”
“There are different obstacles to every mission. The 2014 Kelantan flood, the 2015 Goodwill walk from Wang Kelian (Perlis) to Melaka (784km in 41 days), the organisation of Orang Asli ventures, the 2017 Grik flood relief, the 2016 and 2017 Goodwill walk, the 2018 Jakarta Tsunami, the 2018 and 2019 East Coast flood, as well as various missions during the Covid-19 pandemic,” he told GoodNews.
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This journey was shared by Mandeep Singh and Dr Tezveendev Kaur
“My first volunteering time was in Pahang for flood relief and I initially had mixed feelings about it and didn’t know what to expect, ” said dental officer Dr Tezveendev Kaur Randhawa to GoodNews.
“Floods are one of the most devastating natural disasters, and recently, as part of their flood relief project in Pahang, I had a great opportunity to volunteer with UNITED SIKHS.
“Many families have been severely impacted and their homes have been wiped away and destroyed. We provided assistance to those in the flood-affected areas of Bentong, Raub, Benta, Mentakab and Temerloh,” she added.
The doctor said, “I learned there are many whose lives are much harder than mine. It made me feel like I ought to be thankful for the things I have in my life.
“We distributed household goods, food and many other necessities to the victims during this project. My team went to Temerloh, and as we went through the housing areas that were still flooded, it was an eye-opening experience.
“Victims, families and small children were walking through the water, with no belongings left, as everything was lost. My eyes teared,” she added.
She claimed that the scenes there were heart wrenching.
“Some of them had not eaten for days, and no electricity was available. With hopeful eyes, they looked at us as we brought them the essential items they needed. When they saw help coming, the kids were excited. I was pleased and grateful to have had an impact on the lives and community there,” Dr Tezveendev Kaur told of her encounter.
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Rishiwant, who died in a road accident in India a few years ago while on a mission, vowed to feed every hungry person who crossed his path and served humanity with the slogan, “Recognise the human race as one.”
According to UNITED SIKHS, He was also involved in providing psychological support to the survivors of the 2005 Sri Lankan Tsunami, providing aid to the survivors of the 2008 Myanmar cyclone, building homes and a church after a typhoon hit the Philippines in 2013, offering food aid after the 2015 Myanmar floods and organising the 2014 Good Will Walk, in which he and others travelled 750 km for 34 days, in an effort to raise money for other noble causes in Malaysia.
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UNITED SIKHS aims to transform, alleviate, educate and protect the lives of vulnerable groups and minority communities affected by natural or man-made disasters, hunger, illiteracy, disease or civil and human rights violations into informed and vibrant members of society by promoting sustainable programmes irrespective of colour, race, religion or faith.
They also foster diversity and equal opportunities among its staff, volunteers and beneficiaries of the project.
The Malaysian chapter soldiers on with that spirit.
For those who would like to support their cause as they prepare for the second wave of assistance to those directly affected by the MCO, contact the collection centre of UNITED SIKHS at 011-7116 9179.
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Movie Date; Spice Up Your Valentines By Watching These Films With Your Loved Ones

They say love is in the air today, but it ended up falling on a workday, and to make things worse, the sudden rise in cases has made it difficult for couples to celebrate the festival of love outdoors.
You know what, just forget about your worries since we’ve devised a plan that will allow you to spend this special day with your loved one.
We’ve compiled a list of romantic films that you may watch with your significant other in the comfort of your own home.
1. Varanam Ayiram (2008)
Its been 14 years since this film was first aired and continues to have a special place in everyone’s heart. Gautham Menon’s touching hymn to love and relationships will undoubtedly fill your room with overflowing love.

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2. Mudhal nee Mudivum Nee (2022)
We’ve seen a number of college flicks in various languages around the country over the years. Only a handful, though, have made an impression and evoked feelings of nostalgia. Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee, directed by Darbuka Siva, is one such film. It’s a basic yet refreshing movie about a group of high school students going through the standard challenges of adolescence. It’ll undoubtedly take 90s youngsters on a nostalgic journey and delve deep into their hearts, since most of the situations are fairly realistic, and everyone has likely experienced the emotions at least once in their lives.

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3. Vinnaithandi Vaaruvaya (2010)
Karthik and Jessie are the characters that have remained as powerful as they were when the movie originally came out. Who could ever forget those names? The film brilliantly represents first-time love, the girl-next-door, and other things in life that we encounter in real life. Simply expressed, the film asserts that love is lovely, but it also entails a great deal of sorrow and hardship. Every couple should absolutely see it!

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4. Oh Mannapenne (2021)
Despite its plot twists, this is a feel-good romance that is pleasant. Check out the blossoming romance between the two characters, Karthik, a good-for-nothing engineer prepared to marry for money, and Shruthi, his polar opposite, an MBA gold winner who wants to earn money so she may continue her studies in Australia.

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5. Shyam Singha Roy (2021)
From this list, my personal favourite is Shyam Singha Roy. In this film, Nani and Sai Pallavi have nailed their roles. Shyam Singha Roy depicts the fight for women’s rights as well as the characters’ intense and passionate love relationship. Please bring tissues because as the movie progresses, you will be moved to tears.

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6. Neethane Yen Ponvasantham (2012)
A great movie for a date! Varun and Nithya were childhood friends who fell in love but had to part off owing to their differing job paths. Explore this classic love story, complete with well-crafted music that transports you to the world where both characters lived.

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7. Oh My Kadavule (2020)
Oh My Kadavule muses if friends may become lovers and if a couple can find their way back to each other after a breakup. As friends, both characters have generated a real warmth, and their friendship is at the heart of the film’s emotional core. With the rom-com genre it embraces, we can see how the male lead realises his genuine love for his wife, who also happens to be his best friend.

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World Oceans Day 2022; Revitalise The Ocean’s Vibrancy and Lives

Oceans cover three-quarters of the earth’s surface, contain 97% of its water, and account for 99 percent of the planet’s living space by volume. It is our life supply, sustaining humanity as well as all other organisms on the planet. The ocean supplies at least half of the world’s oxygen, is home to majority of the planet’s biodiversity, and is the primary source of protein for over a billion people worldwide. Not to mention, the ocean is critical to our economy, with ocean-based sectors to employ 40 million by 2030.
As reported by the United Nations, the ocean is under more greater danger than ever. Ocean temperatures are rising as a result of the climate catastrophe, harming marine life, bleaching corals, and weakening entire ecosystems. Rising sea levels are putting the lives and livelihoods of coastal inhabitants in jeopardy.
Not only that, each year, more than eight million tonnes of plastic pollution enters the ocean, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing threatens coastal communities economic lives while also harming the ocean’s health and biodiversity. Despite all of its advantages, the ocean today requires assistance. We are extracting more from the ocean that can be restored, with 90 percent of major fish populations decimated and 50 percent of coral reefs devastated.
Revitalization: Collective Action for the Ocean, the theme for this year
This year’s World Ocean Day will be hosted by the United Nations Divisions for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALAS), on 8th June, as it will take on a hybrid style, with an in-person event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York and a virtual broadcast. The event will be joined by leaders, celebrities, institutional partners, community representatives, and cross industry experts to discuss on important subjects and seek to inspire and ignite change.

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World Oceans Day serves as a reminder to everyone of the importance of the oceans in our daily lives. They are the planet’s lungs, a key source of food and medicine, and an essential component of the biosphere. The goal of the day is to raise public awareness about the impacts of human actions on the ocean, to build a global citizen movement for the ocean, and to mobilise and unite the global population behind a project for the long term management of the world’s oceans.
The oceans connects, maintains, and supports all of us, yet its health is on the verge of disruption. This event is all about providing cue to everyone to work together to achieve a new balance with the ocean, one that does not drain its abundance but rather restores its vibrancy and gives it new life. This will focus on the communities, ideas, and solutions that are collaborating to protect and rejuvenate the ocean.
Here is the RSVP for you to register freely and attend the virtual event to show your support towards the restoration of oceans. Don’t forget to share your Ocean Story with UN World Oceans Day.

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To preserve the health of the ocean and marine life, these are the ways for you, as a responsible human being to follow at home, outside home and anywhere such as;

Use less water so excess runoff and wastewater will not flow into the ocean.
Choose nontoxic chemicals and dispose of all chemicals properly.
Cut down on what you throw away.
Choose sustainable seafood and reduce plastic bags usage.
Use fuel efficient vehicles.
Follow “catch and release” practices and keep more fish alive.
Treat marine life with care.

Click HERE to know more information about the fact and figures of sea live and latest update on the oceans.
Revitalisation is the goal, collective action is how we will make it happen. Keep the environment and ocean clean.
Happy World Oceans Day!
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Dhanush’s English Film, The Extraordinary Journey Of The Fakir To Release Next Month

Dhanush’s highly anticipated Hollywood debut will release on the 21st of June. The actor announced on social media that his French-English film, The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir, will release in a month’s time. The film is said to be a comedy.
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir will also be dubbed and released in Tamil under the title Pakkiri.
Dhanush took to Twitter to announced the release of the film, He tweeted, “Delighted to share with all of you that my first International Film #TheExtraordinaryJourneyOfTheFakir is releasing in India, United States, Canada, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Nepal on the 21st of June. Thrilled to share this very special journey with all my fans.”

Delighted to share with all of you that my first International Film #TheExtraordinaryJourneyOfTheFakir is releasing in India, United States, Canada, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Nepal on the 21st of June. Thrilled to share this very special journey with all my fans.
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) May 21, 2019

The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir is based on a novel by Romain Puertolas titled The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir Who Got Trapped in an Ikea Wardrobe. Dhanush will be playing the role of Ajatashatru “Aja” Lavash Patel, a Mumbai-based street magician who tricks people into believing that he has supernatural powers and convinces them to fund his trip to Paris.
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir will also feature Bérénice Bejo, Erin Moriarty, Barkhad Abdi and Gérard Jugnot. The film was shot extensively in India, France, Italy, and Libya.

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The film’s director Ken Scott spoke about his experience working with Dhanush in an interview, “When I worked with Dhanush, I discovered a great actor and an amazing personality. It was a great experience during the Paris premieres and the press screenings to realise that the French audience and media felt the same about him and experienced the same delight and sense of wonder watching Dhanush in our film.”
Related:  Dhanush's "D50" Shoot KickstartsThe film premiered on May 30 last year in France and received positive reviews.
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir received a standing ovation after its premiere in France. We know for a fact that the response in Tamil Nadu will be way more than a measly standing ovation.
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Gautham Menon Lands A Pivotal Role In Vishnu Vishal’s ‘FIR’!

He is quite the actor and his dubbing and narration skills are out of this world!
Gautham Vasudev Menon, who was last seen playing a brief role of a police officer in Goli Soda 2, has been roped for a full-fledged role in Vishnu Vishal’s FIR. Directed by Manu Anand, a former assistant to Gautham Menon, the film went on floors last month.

The film is touted to be an action thriller, the film stars Manjima Mohan, Raiza Wilson and Reba Monica John. The cast also includes RNR Manohar, Shabeer, Gaurav Narayanan, Abhishek Joseph George, Rakesh Brahmanandan, Praveen K Nair, Prashanth (itisprashant) and Vinod Kailash in supporting roles. Ace cinematographer PC Sreeram’s assistant and ‘Kirumi‘ fame Arul Vincent handles the camera for this movie. FIR marks Vishnu’s fourth production venture and will be a Summer 2020 release.
Gautham Menon, who bought the remake rights of Telugu super hit Pelli choopulu, had roped in Vishnu Vishal to star in the Tamil remake. Titled Pon Ondru Kandein, the remake failed to take-off owing to financial issues.
Gautham Menon is also starring as the antagonist in GV Prakash Kumar’s upcoming Tamil film with debutant director Mathimaran. Gautham was also signed for Sibiraj’s cop drama Walter, but opted out of the project owing to his directorial commitments.
Gautham is currently busy with Joshua: Imai Pol Kaakha starring Puppy-fame Varun Raahei in the lead role. The storyline of the film is said to highly action-packed story of a bodyguard, the movie is produced by Ishari K. Ganesh of Vels Film International.The film would be based on the script of Yohan: Adhyayam Ondru, which was originally planned with Vijay in 2011, but GVM denied this and claimed it was a separate story. The film is expected to release in February 2020.
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Santosh Logandran’s ‘Mat Kilau’ Soundtrack Is Now Available on All Streaming Platforms

Those who have watched Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan would know the brainchild behind the masterpiece of this top grossing film soundtrack.
The multiple-award-winning music director and composer Santosh Logandran has once again soared high in the Malaysian music scene by scoring for the box-office hit film. The album, which comprises 13 original tracks from the film, is NOW available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify.

Distributed by Nadir Studios, Mat Kilau had set the stage for Santosh’s unique brand of music. Apart from being a film composer, Santosh is also a sound designer and singer-songwriter. The homegrown talent drew much influence from traditional music throughout his journey. His signature style of blending both traditional and modern music elements is a staple in his repertoires.
Speaking about Mat Kilau original soundtracks, Santhosh has shared some insights about his working journey in Syamsul Yusof’s film.
“ It was during the pandemic that I had been assigned to score for Mat Kilau, which means I scored the entire movie from my home studio. It was no doubt a challenge, but to me, I was working from home just like anyone else at the time. Little did I know I was scoring for Malaysia’s to-be highest grossing film from my humble abode.” – Santosh Logandran.

Working alongside director Syamsul Yusof was integral in achieving Mat Kilau’s distinct feel. Santosh tells us that he has tried to emulate the style of other film composers and failed. He then realised that he wanted to create a sound of his own.
“When scoring, I believe there lies a sweet spot between driving the film and staying under the radar. Breathing life into the scene without drawing too much attention to the music.”
However, his approach to his solo music is quite different. “ I believe when scoring for film, the picture is King, but when I am creating my own music, there is no King, only freedom.
Santosh collaborated with Mohd Hisharudy Mahmud, a local, traditional multi-instrumentalist who performed Mat Kilau’s signature tune with the Serunai. He also played the Rebab and Gendang Melayu for the film.

These instruments were brought together with resounding orchestral sounds, modern drums, and synthesisers. Santosh added a dash of his own voice in tracks Pembunuhan Rukiyah & Hasrat Terakhir an element he describes as his personal touch as a film composer.
Santosh is now building his A-Team to take on more projects and create a new sound for the Malaysian Film and Music Industry.
We can’t wait to see what the composer has in store for us!
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DJ Nesh Passes Away at 43

Malaysian DJ Nesh passed away on the 28th of December 2019. He was 43.
Born Naresh Manonmani, DJ Nesh was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest that led to his demise.
His house mate Terence Paul, was with Nesh when he drew his last breath.
“Nesh had just gone for his workout. We had a chat about the event that he was supposed to DJ at that night, and he suddenly began sweating profusely,” said Paul to web portal Twentytwo13.my.
Nesh said he was fine and just needed something to eat. As Paul was sending Nesh to the LRT station for his gig that evening at Marini’s on 57, the deceased was said to have vomited and passed out. “I rushed him to the hospital but it was too late,” said Paul.
Nesh was a popular name at Petaling Jaya bar DV8 in the 90s. He went on to spin at many clubs in Malaysia and abroad, including those in Taipei and Perth.
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The Varnam team extends our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of DJ Nesh.
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The Chilling Threats Chinmayi Receives On A Daily Basis

Over the past few months, there has been a revolt of sorts in the Indian film fraternity. The hashtag #metoo has been trending thanks to singer and dubbing artist Chinmayi Sripaada. Numerous allegations of sexual harassment and assault have finally seen the light of day.
A few hours ago, Chinmayi shared snapshots of some threats she received on Instagram. And they are really unsettling. TW/CW: Sexual assault.

And if you’re wondering what precipitated this vicious attack, this could be it.

The threats were issued by an Instagram user, @randise.lee, which appears to be a fake profile. Chinmayi received responses from Twitterati commending her strength in dealing with threats like these. According to her, she receives these lewd, vulgar messages many times in a day.
Chinmayi has gotten tremendous support from some quarters of the Tamil film fraternity, with many other women coming out to tell their stories. Others, however, have kicked the issue to the curb, claiming Chinmayi is an attention seeker, while standing up for Vairamuthu and the others accused of sexual harassment.
In a glaring act by the Tamil Nadu Dubbing Union, Chinmayi’s membership was terminated. This means that she cannot dub anymore for movies. According to them, Chinmayi has been removed from the union for not paying the subscription fees for the past two years.
The singer claims that this step has been taken by actor Radha Ravi, who has been rumoured to run the dubbing union like a mafia. Radha Ravi is one of the many actors in the Tamil film fraternity who were accused of sexual harassment. Chinmayi backed several women who accused Radha Ravi of the crime.
Chinmayi chooses to stay positive, and tweeted, “At least i ended my Tamil career on a good note with 96,”
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Gautham Menon To Narrate Documentary, COVID-19: India’s War Against The Virus

Filmmaker Gautham Menon has collaborated with Discovery Channel to narrate an upcoming documentary that will provide a glimpse into all key steps being taken across India to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Titled COVID-19: India’s War Against The Virus, Gautham Menon will be narrating the Tamil voice-over while Manoj Bajpayee will be doing the same for its Hindi version.
The documentary features scientists, medical officers, ministers, and civil servants who are still battling Covid-19.
 The documentary will be premiered on Discovery Plus on 16th July followed by Discovery Channel HD on 20th July at 8 pm, which will be broadcasted in 6 languages namely Tamil, English, Telugu, Kanada, Malayalam, and Bengali.
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Amy Jackson Is Engaged

He liked it, so he put a BIG, FLASHY ring on it!
Amy Jackson has broken hundreds of hearts worldwide with one Instagram post. During her recent trip to Zambia to ring in the new year, Amy Jackson got engaged to her long-time lover, George Panayiotou.
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Amy Jackson has graced the silver screen in many Bollywood and Kollywood films such as 2.0, Singh is Bling, Freaky Ali, Theri and Thangamagan. Her fiancé, George Panayiotou, is the son of millionaire British property tycoon Andreas Panayiotou and founder of The Ability Group. His family owns several luxury hotels, including Hilton, Park Plaza and Double Tree. The couple started dating last year and are currently on an exotic getaway in Zambia!
Congratulations, Amy and George!
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Trailer: Move Aside, Singam! Jyotika Is A Badass Cop In Bala’s “Naachiyaar”

Looks like Jyotika might be giving her husband Suriya a run for his money!
In this latest venture by Bala, Jyotika is a gutsy, brazen cop in “Naachiyaar”. Donning a stone cold facade, Jyothika is ruthless in taking down the bad guys and bringing them to justice.
The movie is scheduled for release on the 9th of February 2018, just in time for Valentine’s Day. We can’t wait to watch it in the cinema!
Watch the trailer here:

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Sameera Reddy Flaunts Her Baby Bump!

Queen!
Apart from loving this pregnant phase in her life and proudly flaunting her baby bump, Sameera has also actively embarked on a cause that aims at body positivity. Sameera says her campaign, hash-tagged ‘imperfectlyperfect’ is her attempt to promote body positivity, self-worth, self-love amongst women who have body-image issues, and who have to deal with societal stereotypes on what makes a woman attractive.
So, for now, Sameera is letting the cameras roll and sensuously zoom in on her pregnant bliss and “the miracle of life in my belly ”
This, she explains, is her way of reaching out to people who have body-image issues, who are bullied both online and otherwise for being fat, for not being fair, who have trouble accepting the changes that happen to their bodies during and after pregnancy.

“Here I am, with all my back fat and my bump, doing this underwater shoot, and proudly claiming this is who I am. Women should start by loving themselves, and not allow themselves to be taken in by the unreal demands of social media.”

Sameera says she’s shocked to see the insane constant filtering that women resort to, and how they botox and starve themselves to fit into an ideal of beauty defined by social media.

The underwater-photoshoot, the actress says, set her free.
“Yes, I’ve received my fair share of trolling on social media. There are people who’ve had issues with me showing off my bump, my cleavage, my stomach, my shooting in a swimsuit; both women and men advised I should be sitting quiet, they commented that I looked chubby; they even gleefully spotted the odd white hair. It’s sad how we feel this pressure to lead the so-called perfect lifestyles we come across on Facebook and Instagram, and the ones we think celebrities have. I want to break this myth. We women are very hard on ourselves. I want all women — teens, young women, older women, pregnant women, ageing women — to love and accept themselves.”
Yes, this is the kind of message we need to put out more! The pictures are amazing!

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BGW Urge Malaysians To Fill Up The Hall For Neeyum Naanum

Neeyum Naanum is the latest local Tamil movie to hit cinemas nationwide. The movie is written and directed by renowned local TV presenter, Bala Ganapathi William.
The film also stars Bala Ganapathi William and Jasmine Michael in leading roles.
The film opened nationwide on the 20th of September, and did very well for the first few days. However, it seems the heat has waned, and Bala Ganapathi William urged local movie-goers to fill up the halls so the movie won’t get taken down.
“Just received email that 10 selected cinemas of NEEYUM NAANUM will be removed due to low occupancies this Thursday onwards. Very sad to hear that, but its still not too late,” Bala Ganapathi announced on his official Instagram page.
“Watch it this Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday while the movie is still playing. I know all of you have helped me a lot and did your best in promoting the movie. Let more people to know about NEEYUM NAANUM, ask them to watch, tell them why they should watch. If each of you who are reading this can influence or inspire minimum 100 people from your circle to watch the movie, NEEYUM NAANUM will definitely fill up more empty seats in cinemas and save the movie with a new hope,”
“If you are going to watch, please go in a group. If this movie ends up a failure with bad cinema collections, I will take the blame. Do repost this video, and urge more people to watch NEEYUM NAANUM only if it deserves! Thank you for being with me, in all my good and hard moments. I need more positive vibes and blessings from all of you. Pray for me. I love you all!” he added.
Related:  'Panas Talk with Vikadakavi' is Set to Bring The Heat on 19 May!Watch BGW talking about his directorial debut, Neeyum Naanum:

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EXPLAINED: Three Sisters Drown on A Family Outing to Port Dickson

A happy family’s holiday turns tragedy.
The announcement of last week’s long holidays made everyone happy as they could spend quality time with their loved ones. But for some, it doesn’t last long.
A recent trip by an Indian family to Port Dickson ended in tragedy when three sisters (Kalaivani-30, Dawige-29, and Sathiyadevi-19) who had been swimming at the Pantai Cahaya beach drowned. Meanwhile, R. Veeran (26), and J. Sathiswaran (29), were among the two others who were saved by members of the public and firefighters, and they were taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Telok Kemang Fire and Rescue station chief Azizee Alias stated that the bodies of the three victims was found about 50 metres from the beach.
What is heartbreaking is that the eldest of three sisters, Kalaivani, who drowned, was supposed to get married to her fiancé, J. Sathiswaran, this coming November. The bride-to-be drowned, while the groom-to-be was rescued in the incident.
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Following the tragic news, netizens offered condolences to the victims’ families. They have also advised others to be careful during the monsoon season.
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Where it went wrong!
According to Azizee Alias, at the time of the incident, it was high tide and the sea was choppy and he was also informed that the area was restricted from swimming activities.
What should you do to prevent such a situation from happening?
Before you take off for your vacation, please do a survey about the place you’re heading to. Check the perfect season to visit destinations such as beaches and mountains, as they each have a preferred time of year. Also, do a triple check and pay attention to safety as well.
Related:  Dr. Palani's 30 Years of Remarkable Journey of Being an EducatorIMAGE CREDIT: ISTOCK
With this, let’s all make a safe and memorable trip wherever we go.
Stay safe everyone!
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Malaysian Literary Figure Joseph Selvam Dies At 82

Prominent Malaysian writer and award-winning poet Joseph Selvam, who produced dozens of Malay literature passed away peacefully at his house at Ayer Keroh, Malacca. The passing of the Malaysian literary legend was announced by his son Richard. He was 82.
The recipient of the Non-Malay Writers Figure Award has stopped writing ever since he had a stroke that affected his right hand.
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Born and bred in Malacca, Joseph’s Tamil writing was published in the newspapers such as Tamil Nesan and Tamil Malar. He was also honoured with the Tamil Literature Prize in 1985. He ventured into Malay literature in the late 1960s, and his short tale “Meena” had its debut in the Balai Muhibbah magazine which was published by the National Unity Ministry.
Having said that, he is also best known for his short story entitled “Orang Miskin Timun, Orang Kaya Durian” which also made it on Balai Muhibbah, NST reported.
Joseph’s poetry has also featured in Mastika, Dewan Sastera, and Mingguan Malaysia. He published “Nadi Perpaduan” as his debut anthology, which followed by “Merintis Jalan Ke Bahagia,” “Dalam Perjuangan,” “Penerimaan,” “Dalam Sinar Matamu,” and “Luangan Rasa Di Tanjung Bidara 1985.”
Some of his famous books can be found on the National Library Board of Singapore.
Varnam Malaysia extends our heartfelt condolences to the family of Joseph Selvam.
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Vijay Sethupathi On His Chekka Chivantha Vaanam Experience

Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is both a critical and box office success. The film is a multi-starrer ensemble featuring the likes of Arvind Swamy, Silambarasan (STR), Arun Vijay, Jyotika among others. While the performances are good across the board, many argue that Vijay Sethupathi pretty much stole the show. However, the actor remains as humble as always.
In a recent interview with FirstPost, Vijay Sethupathi was asked to comment on the opinion that he’s the best part of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. The actor had this to say:
It was teamwork and every single actor in the film went on to make it work at the box-office. I think each and every actor’s role was well defined.  All credit to Mani sir for making the script work. When Mani Ratnam called me to discuss the film, I mentally made up my mind to do it, even without listening to the script. I wanted to do it at any cost because he is one director I admire. When I met him, he gave me a narration and a bound script, and I just shot 15 days for it. I really enjoyed doing Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. It’s pleasure to work with Mani sir, he is so clear on what he wants and also gets the best out of his artists.

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Chekka Chivantha Vaanam is now out in cinemas. The film marks Mani Ratnam’s return to the gangster genre after many years. On a separate note, Vijay Sethupathi is also starring in Prem Kumar’s romance film 96, alongside Trisha.
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Padaiyappa: Why Being A Rajinikanth Fan & A Feminist Is Almost Impossible

This writer is a Rajinikanth fan AND a feminist. It’s not easy, and the two almost cancel each other out. And while some may argue that he is merely an actor, wouldn’t the onus lie on him to take on better roles in movies that endorse gender equality? If we can give Sivakarthikeyan a hard time for encouraging stalking and impersonation under the guise of love, shouldn’t we do the same to the Superstar who has that much more power over the Tamil audience?
Yes, he does have plenty of good advice for the masses, we cant help but to feel a slighted at his portrayal of women in his blockbuster Padaiyappa.
A noticeable trend in Rajini movies is that there is only one Alpha character. And it is always him. Of course, because he’s Rajinikanth. There was once an Alpha female, and she was the biggest star among all his co-stars, but of course, she had to die before the movie ended. Neelambari was driven to commit suicide at the end of the movie, because she was too arrogant to live a life that was ‘donated’ to her by Padaiyappa, when he saved her from the bull.

This epochal Rajinikanth movie taught us a lot. But perhaps the most significant contribution to the Tamil audience was Neelambari. Never before had we seen such a strong woman, self assured enough to stand up to the superstar himself, and challenge him openly.
What happens to Neelambari in the end is tragic, but the Tamil audience lapped it up. Of course, the evil character has to be annihilated. How else can good triumph over evil? But it made us think of a bigger question. Why is good almost always perceived to be the alpha male who can do no wrong? Heroes possess fantastic righteous values that the people always abide by, and this is highlighted by their punch dialogues which is echoed for generations to come. One such punch was as follows

“Pombalai na.. porumai venum, kovapada koodadhu, adakkam venum, avasarapada koodadhu, amaidhi venum, aathirapada koodadhu, kattupadu venum, ippadi katha koodadhu, bayabhakthi ya irukkanum, bajarithanam panna koodadhu. Mothathula pombala, pombalaiya irukkanum.”
This roughly translates to: A woman should be patient, not wrathful, she should be submissive, not hasty. She should be calm, not incensed. She should show restraint, and not shout unnecessarily. She should be revered, not behave like a prostitute. In conclusion, a woman should behave like a woman.

This is the heights of mansplaining. Rajini, a man, is actually telling a woman how to be a woman! Does anyone else see how absurd this is?
Guys, a word of advice. Just because the Superstar uttered this dialogue, doesn’t make it true. Tell any sane woman this today and be prepared to be laughed at or punched in the face.
While Neelambari was all that is bad, there was a female version of ‘good’ too. That lay in the character of Padaiyappa’s beau, Vasundhara, who seemed to fit his criteria of what a woman should be. Her demure and shy ways are perpetually draped in a humble saree, a far cry from the evil Ramya Krishnan, prancing around in her short dresses and crop tops. And yes, if you wear modern or revealing clothing by Indian standards, that just means you’re a bad girl. Good girls are always draped head to toe in a salwar or saree. Jyothika’s stellar performance in Pachaikili Muthucharam saw her in modest attire to begin with. But when it was revealed that she’s the villain, jeans became her new norm.
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Interestingly, the female Alpha is always the villain, like Neelambari, or the evil matriarch, like Saravanan’s mother in Chandramukhi. These women know what they want, and aren’t afraid to speak for themselves, only to be vilified. In some cases, the Alpha female stands up to the hero, like Durga in Chandramukhi. She stands up for herself and her vocation of being a music teacher, only to be mansplained by the hero before breaking out into a dance sequence in the song Athinthom. She then ‘repents’ and falls for him.

Patriarchy that it is, male advances are always okay, but when a female makes those advances, they are considered dirty and unwomanly. And certainly, only two outcomes can befall such an un-Indian character. Either die like Neelambari, or repent like Durga.
Tamil filmmakers appear to have used this formula time and time again when it comes to the roles of women.
So yes, Rajini has set the bar for patriarchy with Padaiyappa. And the Tamil filmmakers simply followed suit, because at the end of the day, they want to make a living, not a social statement.
Let’s set a few things straight. Women are humans, just like men and have both good and bad attributes in them. If she’s easily angered, that’s that.Just because a woman chooses to wear short skirts over full length jeans, it does not make her a easy or a girl with bad inclinations. She is just a girl who’s more comfortable in a skirt. And if she likes a guy (or a girl) and makes an advance, that’s nothing to be ashamed of!
Most importantly, if a woman speaks out for herself and is self assured, respect that. Guys, you really shouldn’t be telling her how to dress/speak/behave. Stop telling a woman how to be a woman!

How then, does a feminist stay a Rajini fan? A new generation of filmmakers have emerged, people who see women as people, not as Goddesses nor gold. From humanizing mothers in Magalir Mattum, to the depiction of an urban Indian single mother in Taramani, to that brilliant dialogue by Aditi Balan in Aruvi.
Filmmakers know that women mean business, and 2017 was a testament to that. While we may be decades behind movies that illustrate gender equality without it being the central theme of the movie, this feminist remains hopeful. And she will continue watching Rajinikanth movies, but take it with a truckload of salt
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WATCH: Roshan Jamrock & Lawrence Soosai Join Santesh For A Motivational Tune!

Local singer and composer, Santesh Kumar has just dropped his new single, Istana Chandramugi. He is joined by Roshan Jamrock with the talented guitarist Lawrence Soosai.
Penned by Santesh and Roshan Jamrock, the motivational tune was launched under Rentak Angkasa YouTube Channel. Istana Chandramugi has racked up an amazing 10,000 views and 1,300K likes in just one day.
Check out Santesh’s latest tune here:

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Jiiva’s Gypsy Will Hit Screens Next Week!

Director Raju Murugan and Jiiva’s much-awaited collaboration will release on the 6th of March.
Titled Gypsy, the film features Natasha Singh and Susheela Ram, Vikranth Singh, Karuna Prasad. Malayalam actors Lal Jose and Sunny Wayne will be making their debut through this film.
The director has shared the excitement via his Twitter account:

@JiivaOfficial @iamnatashasingh @Music_Santhosh @Laljosemechery @selvakumarskdop @YugabhaarathiYb @SunnyWayn @raymondcrasta @saregamasouth @proyuvraaj @OlympiaMovies #GypsyfromMarch6 pic.twitter.com/3A3In6GA5L
— Director Rajumurugan (@Dir_Rajumurugan) February 23, 2020

The movie release had been postponed multiple times after running into censorship troubles. As per the latest news, the film comes across as an intense political drama, that is critical of the ruling class who use religion to divide the people.
The music has been composed by Santosh Narayanan and cinematography is by Selvakumar.
Check out the Gypsy trailer below:

More updates to follow!
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Vijay To Be The Highest Paid Tamil Actor; RM 57 mil Paycheck For Thalapathy 65!

Actor Vijay will be paid a staggering RM 57 million (INR 100 crore) as remuneration for his next yet-untitled project with Sun Pictures, who had previously bankrolled his film Sarkar.

Reports have emerged that Sun Pictures will reunite with Vijay for Thalapathy 65, which will be most likely directed by Vetrimaaran. With a paycheck of Rs. 100 crore, Vijay has beaten actor Rajinikanth to become the highest paid Tamil actor.
For Darbar, Rajinikanth was paid a whopping RM 51 million.
Two directors are being considered for the project but the makers are keen to go with Vetrimaaran, who is made Asuran.

Vijay is currently busy shooting for Master, which marks his maiden collaboration with director Lokesh Kanagaraj. The film will feature Vijay in the role of a college professor and will have a college backdrop for most part of its story.
It’ll be the first time Vijay and Vijay Sethupathi will be seen sharing screen space. The latter plays the antagonist in the film which is gearing up for Diwali 2020 release.
The team has so far completed two schedules of shooting. Recently, the makers shot a major portion of the film in a prison in Shimoga in Karnataka. Malavika Mohanan, who made her Tamil debut via Rajinikanth’s Petta, has been signed to play the leading lady.
Vijay was last seen in Atlee directed Bigil, in which he played dual roles.

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Arvind Swami Is Scar In The Tamil Version Of ‘The Lion King’

First of all, The Lion King is going to be dubbed in Tamil! (*giggles*)

It was quite a delightful surprise when it was announced that the new live action film The Lion King will be dubbed in Tamil. Soon after actor Siddharth revealed the he will be the voice to Simba in Tamil, Arvind Swami has announced that he will voice Simba’s nefarious uncle, Scar.
Lyricist Madan Karky will be narrating the dialogues for the coming-of-age of story of a lion cub directed by Jon Favreau and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. When asked about lending his voice to Scar, Arvind Swami said, “It was a great learning experience dubbing for an animated film over 20 years ago when I dubbed for Simba in The Lion King. When I was approached this time around to dub for a character in the new version of The Lion King, I preferred to dub for Scar as I saw the character as the most interesting and multidimensional one. It was an enriching professional experience”.

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Louisa, Neha, Prissha and Pritha Make the Top 18 Finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2020

The Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) recently announced the Top 18 finalists of the Next Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 competition.
Law student Louisa Ananthan, accounting graduate Neha Varma and hotelier Prissha Gerald, all 21, are part of the Miss Universe Malaysia Top 18. News presenter Pritha Manivannan, 26, is also a part of the 18 finalists.
Clockwise from top left: Louisa, Pritha, Prissha and Neha
Chua Xing Er, Serene Chai Yong Bin, Rindsay Laige, Quinn Fung, Meme Yaw, Yong Meei Yeng, Haylynn Tan, Gladys Liew, Francisca Luhong, Ooi Erjun, Chloe Ching, Charissa Chong, Celine Foo and Adelina Chan make up the rest of the finalists.
Datin Elaine Daly, the National Director of MUMO said that after several rounds of auditions over the past three months, the organisers are thrilled to present the final Top 18 finalists from across Malaysia.

“These finalists have shown something special in them, not just beauty, but strength in character, determination and ambition,” she says. “As national director, it is truly an honour and privilege to be able to mentor our top 18 finalists in this competition.”
The theme for 2020 is ’Beauty Beyond You’.  The contestants will be championing a cause close to their hearts. They will use the Miss Universe Malaysia platform to raise awareness in support of their cause.
MUMO have included girls from different backgrounds and various achievements, some with personal challenges, but they all have one common goal – to become the next Miss Universe Malaysia 2020.
MUMO have included girls from different backgrounds and various achievements, some with personal challenges
The girls are currently undergoing Boot Camp Week, the Top 18 finalists are living together and going through a series of training sessions including makeovers, catwalk training, fitness sessions, makeup workshops, photo shoots, and a number of challenges.
Competition is expected to be stiff, and all girls will need to have strong spirit and mind to get through this grueling week. The finalists will be featured in an online show, The Next Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 consisting of 18 episodes of their personal profiles to be aired starting 23rd January 2020, followed by 10 episodes of their journey leading to the crowning of Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 on online lifestyle channel, www.hurr.tv.

These webisodes will also be available on the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization (MUMO) YouTube channel and hurr.tv mobile app.
The crowning of Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 will take place on 5th March 2020 at The Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. As Miss Universe Malaysia 2020, the winner will have the opportunity of a lifetime to travel abroad representing the country at the Miss Universe pageant at a yet-to-be-revealed location.
The winner will also receive a cash prize and sponsored prizes with a combined value of RM 180,000 and a full education scholarship from HELP University.
The main partners of the Next Miss Universe Malaysia 2020 are Auto Bavaria and La Jung Aesthetic Clinic, while the official sponsors (in alphabetical order) are Babel, Bio-Therapeutic, Dermalogica, ghd, Glojas Smart International Aesthetics, HELP University, Hotel Majestic Kuala Lumpur, Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur, Imej Jiwa Communications, Juicify, Makeup Miracle Academy & Workshop, Shawn Cutler, Runway Productions, Skinz Sanctuary, Strip – Ministry of Waxing, Tisserand Aromatherapy, Vogue Lounge KL and the pageant’s official online TV channel, hurr.TV.
To stay updated on the latest news about Miss Universe Malaysia, you can follow them here at missuniversemalaysia.com.my
Alternatively, follow them on Facebook here, or on Instagram here. Miss Universe Malaysia is also on Twitter here, and on YouTube here.
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Kamal Haasan × Mani Ratnam: Netizens Are Excited To See The Commercial Hitmakers Reunites After 35 Years

Internet erupts like a volcano after hearing this mega news from Ulaga Nayagan.
On Monday, fans from all over the world showered Ulaga Nayagan Padmashri Dr Kamal Haasan with birthday wishes. In return, the 68-years-old legendary actor took it to his own social media account, Twitter, and made an unexpected announcement on the eve of his birthday.
He surprised fans with a 12-sec video, announcing that he will be reuniting back with the ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam for a new project tentatively dubbed KH234.
“Here we go again!”

Here we go again! #KH234
பயணத்தின் அடுத்த கட்டம்!
#ManiRatnam @Udhaystalin @arrahman #Mahendran @bagapath @RKFI @MadrasTalkies_ @RedGiantMovies_ @turmericmediaTM pic.twitter.com/ATAzzxAWCL
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) November 6, 2022

This mega film is expected to be produced on a magnific scale by Raaj Kamal Films International, Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies. In addition to this terrific lineup, AR Rahman will be composing music for this flick. (Now, this is going to be lit. A comeback of this trio)
The number ‘234’ signifies Kamal’s 234th film, this movie is set to be released in 2024.
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This news was a jaw-dropper to everyone as no one expected that these two legends will be joining hands together after 35 years again. This duo previously blasted the whole of Indian cinema by giving a blockbuster hit film, Nayagan (1987), that has bagged 3 National Awards.
Nayagan is touted to be one of the best Indian films that have ever been produced.
Upon hearing this exciting and thrilling news about this duo after years, the fans who couldn’t hold their excitement stormed social media with comments and tweets.

Andavaa….still can’t believe it…..🛐💥💥😭😭.. Gonna witness the Legendary god combo in theatres gives. me ..chilll lot of love and respect to you two🥺💥🛐❤..
Yes Andavar-Mani-ARR combo🛐 pic.twitter.com/dLI1VKW80v
— Karthik (@Karthik50881182) November 6, 2022

2022 two all time biggest blockbuster movies Hero of 1st Movie and director of 2nd movie joining hands together and producing new movie. வானத்தின் உயரம் தான் படத்தின் எதிர்பார்ப்பு. நாயகன் மீண்டும் மீண்டும் வரார். திக்கெட்டும் பயம் தானே #HBDKamalHaasan Sir 🙏
— Raja (@thapashvin007) November 6, 2022

UNEXPECTED 🔥❤
THE TWO LEGENDS ARE BACK AGAIN AFTER 35 YEARS! 🥁#KH234 WRITTEN & DIRECTEd by #ManiRatnam 🔥🤙🏻
An @arrahman Musical 🥰🤞🏻@ikamalhaasan #KamalHaasan @Udhaystalin #HBDKamalHaasan pic.twitter.com/urdWjywLVm
— Tharani ᖇᵗк (@iam_Tharani) November 6, 2022

#KH234 🔥💥
Naayagan Combo Again!! 🔥🥵 😍
A #ManiRatnam Film 🎬
A @arrahman Musical 🥁
Once a KING Always a KING 💥👑
Naayagan MEENDUM Varaar 😎@MadrasTalkies_ @RedGiantMovies_ @RKFI#Aandavar #Ulaganayagan #HappyBirthdayKamalHaasan#KH234ANNOUNCEMENT pic.twitter.com/m2zC30lqH8
— Sanjay Stark (@SanjayStark11) November 6, 2022

Happy to see this again sir 🛐💥 #KamalHaasan𓃵 #ManiRatnam 🐐 pic.twitter.com/Wkn9b1lOeQ
— ᴍʀܔமாறன் (@Shakthisk16) November 6, 2022

My fav ever Nayagan pair 😼❤ returns
Perfect birthday gift sir 😱 totally unexpected 💯💥 advance wishes 🤗 ulaganayagan 😊.#KH234 #HBDKamalHaasan
— Vickey (@Vickey_Offl1742) November 6, 2022

Fun Fact: This year both Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam are reaping the success of Vikram and the magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 respectively.
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Premsai’s New Single; Vaanilah Teaser Will Warm Your Heart

Premsai‘s latest single will soon be released and the teaser for the music video is out now. The announcement of this song was made back on October 9th, 2020.

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This song is penned by Premsai himself, and this single is all about the pain and sorrow of the one who has a broken heart.
He feels falling in love is easy however sustaining a relationship and, unfortunately, experiencing a love failure is a very emotionally and painful process.
The teaser he released on 5th January 2021 featuring Shalini, Sugenthan, Kala Devi, Elangesh, Premganesh, Pavithran@Kosu, Bavithran, Uvanethan, Guna, Gunaseelan, Arul and Logeswaran earned so much satisfactory reviews in the comment box.
During the announcement, he also said that the music beat was by Surendheven Nair and that everybody would love the beat as the lyrics would also be really comprehensible to most people.

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Local talent should always be given priority in order for them to flourish more and excel in whatever they are focusing on. So, in that case, have you all watched the teaser yet?
If you haven’t, then what are you waiting for? Click and watch now.

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“I Won’t Literally Break A Leg Again” – Sid Sriram On Performing In Malaysia

We caught with Sid Sriram when he was here in Malaysia for Woodmark Events’ ‘Heart & Soul With Sid Sriram’ for a quick conversation. Sid speaks about balancing movie composition, Carnatic music and original songs and how he was preparing for his Malaysian audience. He also promised not literally break a leg anymore.
Watch THIS to find out why:

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Malaysia On Priority List To Receive Covid-19 Vaccine From China

On the worrying note, as Malaysia is hit by the second wave of the deadly virus, the country has been taking all effective preventive measures notably to curb the spread of Covid-19.
According to Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein, China has consented to list Malaysia as a priority receiver of the China-produced Covid-19 vaccine once it has been adeptly created.
This was announced by Hishammuddin at a joint news conference following a bilateral meeting with his visiting Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, here on Tuesday.
He has made the announcement stating;
“We welcome and appreciate China’s commitment in providing Malaysia with Chinese-produced Covid-19 vaccines, once successfully developed and listing Malaysia as a priority recipient. We also welcome China’s agreement to encourage Chinese enterprises to establish all-round cooperation with Malaysian partners in vaccine research and development, and distribution,”
In his remark, Hishammuddin said Malaysia is also closely monitoring the vaccine’s progression, adding that having receive the vaccine when its ready is a matter of high government prioritisation.
He said China officially confirmed that the vaccine is already being created in the country and could be fully prepared to be used by the general public by early November.
On the same note, Wang said China is making steady progress on the development of the vaccine. China has also dismissed countries that attempt to usurp and manipulate the market for vaccines and prioritised to pass the vaccine over to ASEAN countries first.
Wang, China’s State Councilor has also made a declaration saying;
“In our view, vaccine should be provided to serve the health of all human race. In this sense, President Xi Jinping had announced that once the Chinese vaccines are developed and available, it will be made accessible in all countries. China wants to contribute its share to improve the accessibility and affordability of (a) vaccine for developing countries. Malaysia is a good friend of China, we enjoy traditional friendship; if there is any need for vaccine in Malaysia, we are open for that and we stand ready to pursue details of cooperation and to carry out collaboration on that,”
As of date, the fatal virus has killed over one million of the world’s population and afflicted over 37.7 million people worldwide and obtaining the Covid-19 vaccine for treatment has been an absolutely vital quest for all countries around the world.
We hope this vaccine could mutate the virus for once and for all, freeing the innocents from it’s deadly hands!
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Simbu-Venkat Prabhu Film is Titled Maanaadu

Last week, there were rumours circling around that Simbu’s upcoming film by Venkat Prabhu (Mankatha, Briyani) will be titled Athiradi. It has now come to our attention that those rumours were, well, just rumours.
Yesterday, Venkat Prabhu tweeted out the film’s official title via a stylistic poster. Check it out below:

The moment all you #Strfans waiting for!!! We are really proud to announce our next #strvp title!! It’s #strmaanaadu #maanaadu #aVPpolitics #vp9 @sureshkamatchi @Deepanboopathy @Vijayakumar1959 @subbu6panchu with all your love and blessings!! #titleposter pic.twitter.com/mg5NWqm0YH
— venkat prabhu (@vp_offl) July 10, 2018

The Tamil words in the poster above translate to ‘Maanaadu’ (meaning: conference) with subtitles that read ‘A Venkat Prabhu Politics’, clearly indicating that this is going to be some sort of politically heavy film — Times of India is reporting it to be a political action-thriller.
Maanaadu would mark the first collaboration between the duo. Both Venkat Prabhu and Simbu are talented individuals and so this could turn out to be one of the much talked about films of 2019. It’ll also be interesting to see if this film faces backlash when it’s closer to its release date, something that has become a norm for political movies in Indian cinema as of late.
As for this year, Simbu is collaborating with director Mani Ratnam and a star-studded cast in Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. Venkat Prabhu, on the other hand, is set to release a gangster comedy titled Party.
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Yummylicious Home Cooked Meals Serving Their Best Flavours To Our Doorstep!

A home cooked meal always hits us different with its warm flavours, hearty portions that never fails to fill our tummies with utmost satiety and glee!
As we all sulk and contemplate each passing day striving through the lockdown yet again, why not treat ourselves to some good home cooked meal and also extend a helping hand  to uplift our local home based chefs amidst the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Here are a few handpicked home cooked caterers that caught my sight on the gram that I think would be able to make your day a bit more exciting having you looking forward to devour their mouthwatering delish meals!
Dyas Catering

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Contact Details:

0146365220 (WhatsApp)

Amma’s Kitchen

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*Choice to opt for cauliflower rice for those that do not consume rice.
Contact Details:

017- 8707 911 (WhatsApp)

Uncle Mag’s Briyani

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Contact Details:

0173806167

Akka’s Kitchen

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*Based in Penang
Contact Details:

016- 4989029/017- 5687937

The Papa’s Kitchen

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0162474360 (WhatsApp)

Spicy Indian Tiffin

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* Authentic North Indian & Punjabi dishes
Contact Details:

01126118560 (WhatsApp)

One of the striking highlights to their meals are that they are all freshly prepared daily upon each order and they are meticulously prepared with the same very sprinkle of care and love our Amma fed us with.
Come on folks! Let’s help these home based chefs out there and treat our families to some delectable flavoursome home made meals!
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Saran’s Tamizhar Paattu Sure To Spellbound The Audience

Our Malaysian artistes never fail to seize the moment by driving us crazy, singing Tamil songs with their own flair.
Another stellar performance by Saran Narayanan which completely breathes new life into Mahakavi Bharathiyar’s song aptly titled Tamizhar Paattu. Helmed by the famed Venpa director Kavi Nanthan along with Varmman Elangkovan‘s assistance, the music video was entirely shot on an iPhone 12.
Subramaniya Bharathiyar popularly known as Mahakavi Bharathiyar, was a Tamil Nadu poet, social reformer, and independence warrior. His songs on Indian nationalism and freedom served to rally the population in Tamil Nadu to support the Indian Independence Movement. The idea of releasing the song was initiated in conjunction with the 100th year of his passing.
Indeed a great way to remember his legacy!
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Lyrics penned by Mahakavi Bharathiyar, Saran has brought a breath of fresh air to this inspiring poem and the outcome was mind-blowing. Produced by Rey Rajan, the music video which was released on Urban Raagas YouTube channel has received tremendous positive compliments from the netizens.
Check out the full video below. Be warned, you might keep replaying it!

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