Amir Khan & Saif Ali Khan To Star In The Hindi Remake Of ‘Vikram Vedha’

“Ore kaathe solutha sir?”

Tamil hit Vikram Vedha has been getting lots of attention from B-town with many speculations about the actors who will play this Neo-noir film about a cop and a gangster. There was rumour that even Shah Rukh Khan was being roped in for the film.
Recent reports confirms that actors Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan have been locked for the Hindi remake of the Tamil hit Vikram Vedha. The film is inspired by the folklore of Raja Vikramaditya and the spirit, Betaal. The film leaves its viewers pondering about the duality of good and bad. Aamir Khan and Saif Ali Khan have earlier acted together in 2001 blockbuster Dil Chahta Hai.
Amir Khan and Saif Ali Khan in the 2001 ‘Dil Chahta Hai’
In the original film, R. Madhavan played the cop Vikram, while Vijay Sethupathi played the notorious criminal, Vedha. The Bollywood remake will be directed by Pushkar-Gayatri and is set to go on floors in March 2020.
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Oviya Releases Second Video From 90ML

The trailer of Oviya’s 90ML has garnered close to 6 million views on YouTube in 4 short days. The actress has now tweeted a second video, which features a snippet from the upcoming film. She also announced that 90ML will release on the 22nd of February.
The trailer of 90ML was heavily criticized due to the portrayal of Indian women smoking, drinking and making out. This second video appears to be the response to all the culture guardians trolling the trailer of the film.
90ML is an Anita Udeep directorial, produced by Nviz Entertainment also stars Anson Paul, Masoom Shankar, Vignesh Shivan, Nithin Sathya, RJ Balaji, Yogi Babu, Vijay Vasanth and Aravind Akash.
There’s no such thing as bad publicity, and 90ML is a testament to that. Thanks to the trolls and vicious comments on social media, 90ML is set to be one of the most anticipated films in cinemas this month.

Hey guys !!!
Meet you all at an early morning show of #90ML releasing worldwide on Feb 22nd ??????#90MLFromFeb22
Thank u @anitaudeep @NvizFilms @90ml_film pic.twitter.com/ZxBwgXPT9a
— Oviyaa (@OviyaaSweetz) February 12, 2019

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MAS First Chairman Tan Sri G.K Rama Iyer Passes Away

Malaysia Airlines’ first chairman Tan Sri G.K Rama Iyer passed away at his home at Taman Ampang Utama yesterday. He was 88 years old.
Rama Iyer was the MAS chairman from 1970 to 1973 after Malaysia Singapore (MSA) Airlines became two separate airlines. He was then succeeded by Raja Tun Mohar Raja Badiozaman.

His last post in the civil service before his retirement was as the secretary-general of the Ministry of Primary Industries.
He was also the founder Director of Malaysian International Shipping Corporation Berhad (MISC) besides serving as Director of CIMB Bank Berhad and its antecedents from 1987 to 2012.
According to the daughter, his mortal will be cremated at the Jalan Kuari Municipal Crematorium, Cheras at noon today.
The Varnam team extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Tan Sri Rama Iyer.
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Literary Legend KS Maniam Passes Away at 78

Malaysian literary legend KS Maniam died earlier today. He was 78.
Maniam succumbed to cancer of the bile duct this afternoon at the Universiti Malaya Medical Centre in KL. News of his death was shared on Facebook by his friend Malachi Edwin Vethamani, a professor at the University of Nottingham Malaysia campus.

Born in 1942, Maniam or Subramaniam Krishnan, was also a lecturer and associate professor in Universiti Malaya’s English Department in the 80s and 90s. His career spanned over 55 years as he published his first work, a poem, at the age of 22.
Maniam’s short stories won first prize at national competitions by the New Straits Times in 1987 and 1990. He was also the inaugural recipient of the Raja Rao Award in 2000 for his outstanding contributions to literature among the South Asian diaspora.
He is best known for his novels, The Return and In A Far Country. Many of his literary pieces touched on the plight of the Malaysian Indian community and working class.
Many of his works touched on the plight of the Malaysian Indian community and working class.
Maniam, who was based in the Klang Valley, was also respected in theatre circles, and was one of the founding members of local performing arts outfit Five Arts Centre.
On the academic front, Maniam worked in the English department of Universiti Malaya as a lecturer (from 1980-1985) and associate professor (1986-1997).
Last year, Maniam was honoured at the K.S. Maniam’s Writing: A Celebration tribute, organised by the University of Nottingham’s School of English and Maya Press.
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Digital Artist, Rames Harikrishnasamy, Is Appointed As HP’s New Influencer

Rames Harikrishnasamy is Malaysia’s first Adobe Creative Influencer who turned his artistic hobby into a successful endeavor that has gained him raving fans from across the globe.

The self-taught digital artist made an announcement on Facebook earlier today that he is now an influencer for software company, Hewlett-Packard (HP). In true Rames fashion, he made the announcement with a photoshopped art of himself carrying a HP computer in a futuristic photo with hues of blue, green and grey. He captioned the post, “So very thrilled to announce that I’m now an Influencer for HP. I’ve been working on a campaign with them and I can’t wait to reveal it to you guys soon!”

Rames will be part of the world’s most powerful entry workstations with the HP Z Workstation lineup specially designed to increase productivity and performance of product designers, architects, creative professionals, OEMs, educators, and financial workers. HP has engaged with other Malaysian influencers such as Amma Effendy and Fatin Afeefa for their other lines of product.

Congratulations Rames!
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Khushbu Quits Twitter To Avoid Unwanted Stress

Khushbu has been very active on social media and never really refrained from speaking her mind out. She enjoys 1.3 million followers on Twitter but recently, she suddenly quit the social media platform.

Khushbu explained that she wants to be herself, but couldn’t do that on Twitter. She revealed the truth stating that the people who troll her are higher than those who follow her on Twitter and that there are more disadvantages than advantages of being on social media. Khushbu also questioned trolls who criticised women in public life and decided to quit Twitter to avoid unwanted tensions and live a peaceful life with her family.

#Vishal with #Khushbu & her daughters🤩 pic.twitter.com/8Auic0zN8J
— Filmiinfo (@filmiinfodotcom) March 17, 2019

Many of these keyboard warriors would often target her 2 daughters. They have fat shamed so many times. Khushbu has always responded to them by being very direct and straight forward.
We hope that she continues to be unapologetically herself! No one should have to pay a huge price for being on social media. It was created for people to connect and not hate.
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EXCLUSIVE: Nalla Naal, Meet These Young Trios Committed To Preserve Eco-Friendly Practices

It’s overwhelming to see that younger generations are harnessing their creativity and turning their ambitions into a passion, as we discovered with a handful of young talents blazing their way in their 20s with their brand.
Vaishanavi Asokan, Subamalar Selvanathan, and Logajothy Navalingam, a promising young trio of entrepreneurs, are the core of Nalla Naal, a one-stop event centre.
Nalla Naal shared their business journey with Varnam Malaysia.
Vaishnavi and Subamalar, two childhood friends who are both passionate about the arts, pondered what to do after graduating. Upon generating ideas, these enterprising trios incepted Nalla Naal in January 2022.
We have been travelling together for the past 13 years, from primary school till university. As we shared the same interest in art, we wanted to venture into something new on our own, and that’s how Nalla Naal happened. – Nalla Naal
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The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that Nalla Naal decided to seize as a first step to launch a sound plan with their imaginative minds was a family event. With Logajothy’s addition to the team, the duos strengthened into trios.
They proved not two, but “three heads are better than one“.
Image credit: Varnam MY
“Coincidently, our sister’s engagement came up, and we saw that as an opportunity to initiate the decorations for the event. We pitched our idea to family members and they loved our concept and provided full support for our plan. Then our childhood friend Logajothy joined us to strengthen the team Nalla Naal”, the triad stated.
Being raised in a small town in Hutan Melintang, Perak, which is surrounded by plantations and rivers, made it easy for them to stay in touch with nature as that is where the idea for their eco-friendly services came about.
With abundance of natural resources around us, we were able to style the first engagement event successfully and it was loved by everyone. – Nalla Naal
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The trios have been united under the eaves of Nalla Naal now after a decade of travelling together while sharing the same enthusiasm.
Nalla Naal, is a One Stop Creative Associate.
The all-round venture aims to offer clients with personalised services within their cost limit. Nalla Naal is more than just an event planner; it also provides art direction, interior design, wall art, photography, graphic design, and other services.
The path of an entrepreneur is never an easy road. Becoming a young entrepreneur comes with its stereotypes which was also a barrier to their success. However, upon endless effort, they had set the ideal for all youths that “age is just a number.”
With confidence in your own abilities, you can make anything possible – Nalla Naal.
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The goal of making the world a better place for the community and future generations was there from the beginning of Nalla Naal’s journey.
Aakaar Foundation’s concern and effort to strive to promote sustainability paved the way for the team of three to join hands with them to achieve Naan Pradeep Kumar, a SUSTAINABLE musical experience.
The game plan of the musical event was to create 1000+ paper cranes as a decoration setup for the heart of the event.
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“The mission of 1000+ paper cranes was an incredible journey. The paper cranes we made are different in size and we attached thousands of them with strings. There were 333+ strings, each consisting of 3 paper cranes. All the paper cranes were made in white as a symbol of purity”, the triads disclosed.
Being the trio’s first experience of a mega event and accomplishing a mind-boggling mission, they deserve an applause.
The team is striving over the long run to develop Nalla Naal into a wide-ranging creative platform that will offer opportunities to many young talents like them and foster a community that conserves and protects the environment.
Best wishes on your upcoming endeavors team!
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Indian-American, Bhavya Lal Becomes NASA’s Acting Chief of Staff

NASA appointed Indian-American Bhavya Lal as its Acting Chief of Staff last week. Previously, as the US Space Agency senior White House appointee, Lal had served as a member of the Biden Presidential Transition Agency Review Team and supervised the transition of the agency under President Joe Biden’s administration.
The scientist received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in nuclear engineering and a second MS degree in technology and policy.
 Lal also holds a doctorate from George Washington University in public policy and public administration. This accomplished scientist is also a member of the honour societies of nuclear engineering and public policy.
Picture credit: The Tech Outlook
Lal brings ‘extensive experience’ in engineering and space technology, states NASA, and served as a research staff member at the Science and Technology Policy Institute (STPI) for Defence Analysis (IDA) from 2005 to 2020.
During her stint, Lal had led the analysis of space technology, strategy, and policy for the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) and the National Space Council, as well as for federal space-oriented organisations.
Having chaired, co-chaired, or served on five high-impact National Academy of Science committees, Lal is also highly involved and engaed as a member of the space technology and policy community.
The Print also reported that Lal represented two consecutive terms on the Federal Advisory Committee on Commercial Remote Sensing of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and was a member of the External Council of the Innovative Advanced Concepts Program of NASA and the NASA Advisory Council Technology, Innovation and Engineering Advisory Committee.
Similarly, she was also the president of C-STPS LLC, a science and technology policy research and consulting firm, before joining STPI.
 Even before that, she was the director of Abt Associates’ Center for Science and Technology Policy Studies, a Cambridge, Massachusetts-based global policy research consultancy.
Picture credit: The Hindu
The accomplished scientist also co-founded and is co-chair of the policy track of the annual Nuclear and Emerging Technologies in Space (NETS) conference of the American Nuclear Society. She also co-organises a seminar series with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum on space history and policy.
In acknowledging Lal’s many contributions to the space sector, the scientist was nominated and selected to be a Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Astronautics. She is also a member of both the nuclear engineering and public policy honour societies, said the statement published in The Print.
A very inspiring leading lady in NASA indeed.
Source: The Print
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The Shantanand Festival of Arts – Interweaving Music, Dance and Workshops

The Temple of Fine Arts Malaysia will play host once again to the Shantanand Festival of Arts, from the 30th of November to the 8th of December 2019.

Shantanand Festival of Arts (SFA) is the premier Indian arts event held in the Temple of Fine Arts (TFA) Malaysia. This year, the theme is Interweaving, symbolising the amalgamation of various art forms.
There will be two exciting weekends of performances by local artistes, a feature dance-drama and musical extravaganza. In addition, there are workshops, talks, lecture demonstrations and a special week-long holiday camp for children. All together, there will be over 34 events for attendees to indulge in!
The feature performances this year will include the TFA Orchestra presenting Hrdaya – Heartstrings, with unique and fresh compositions by Kalpana Paranjothy and a powerful musical team.
Also headlining this year is an engaging collaborative dance work, Padma Purush, weaving the two Indian dance styles of Bharatanatyam and Odissi, presented through the joint choreography of Pandit Ratikant Mohapatra of India and Shri Shankar Kandasamy, Malaysia’s own homegrown talent.

The Malaysian Dance Showcase Series will feature Imran Syafiq and Akshobhya Bahradwaj in a Zapin-Kathak collaboration along with Kimberly Yap, Failul Adam and Swathi Sivadas.
The Malaysian Music Showcase this year includes Margazhi Musings, a presentation of popular Indian film songs based on particular ragas, and Four Malaysia – an ensemble featuring the Malay gambus, the Chinese guzheng, the Sarawakian sape and the Indian violin, all by highly talented and popular Malaysian artistes.
For the first time, the festival will feature a colloquium titled Tilting the Balance: Temple of Fine Arts, Extent and the Future – Reflections and Ruptures of Indic Performing Arts in Malaysia by the eminent Professor Dr Mohd Anis Md Nor as well as the screening of the Malaysian-made, award-winning movie Jagat which will be followed by a question and answer session with the director.
Check out the program schedule here:

Invitations are available online at a fixed price. However, if you do come over to the TFA office, you may pay as you wish (limited tickets).
For both the inaugural nights of Padma Purush and Hrdaya on 30th November and 7th December 2019, a pre-show dinner package for 10 people, complete with choice auditorium seats are also available.
For more information please call 03-2274 3709 or WhatsApp 016-895 2874. Alternatively, please visit the Shantanand Festival of Arts official website here.
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Cheryl Ann Fernando: The Story Of The Teacher Who Inspired The Film ‘Adiwiraku’

Malaysian actress, Sangeetha Krishnasamy, won ‘Best Actress Award’ at the 29th Malaysia Film Festival 2017, ‘Best Film Actress Award’ at Anugerah Skrin 2017 and ‘Best Actress Award’ at the Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Awards 2017 for her role in the 2017 film ‘Adiwiraku’. The film narrates the story of a city girl who gave up a comfortable corporate job to teach at a rural school in Kedah. The film is based on a true story about Cheryl Ann Fernando.
Cheryl Ann Fernando
Cheryl Ann Fernando traded her corporate job to join Teach For Malaysia (TFM). Cheryl worked as a public relations (PR) consultant for four years and used to teach students in Puchong and Sentul on a part time basis. With time she started to realise that she really enjoyed teaching and joined an international school to pursue her dreams. After a short stint there, she joined Teach for Malaysia, a non-profit NGO that supplies volunteer teachers to rural and underperforming schools, in 2013. After her training, Cheryl was posted to SMK Pinang Tunggal, Kedah.

Accepting the position to teach in Kedah was highly-demanding physically, mentally and financially. The students in her class could hardly speak in English and she had to start from scratch. Cheryl was determined to inspire her students to reach for greater heights in life. That is when the idea to form a Choral Speaking team was born.

Her students were not the most excited to participate and Cheryl had think of many creative ways to get them to buy in on her idea and attend training. So, Cheryl started offering to chauffeur the students to practice herself and provided them with some food and drinks at rehearsals. On top of that, the students also had problems pronouncing words as they are used to conversing in the Kedah dialect. She had to rehearse som lines repeatedly as some students found it very hard to pronounce. The team even practiced through out fasting month and finally found a platform to showcase they talent.
Cheryl Ann Fernando and her students
After persevering through lots of struggle, Cheryl managed to assemble a team of 35 students from Form 1 up to Form 5 to compete in the state level Choral Speaking Competition. They were up against 25 other schools who were properly trained and prepared for the competition. Against all odds, the team from SMK Pinang Tunggal managed to place 5th in the competition.
Sangeeta Krishnasamy in Adiwiraku
The news about the students from a rural school defying odds to place in the choral speaking competition caught the attention of Singaporean film director, Eric Ong, and within a few months, the production of Adiwiraku ensued. Actress Sangeeta Krishnasamy fit perfectly to play Cheryl’s role and the original members of SMK Pinang Tunggal’s choral speaking team was also part of the film cast.
Actress Sangeeta Krishnasamy (left) and Cheryl Ann Fernando (right)
After her she ended her service under TFM, Cheryl joined EduNation Malaysia as Head of Education and Learning. In January 2018, Cheryl joined Global School Leadership (GSL) Malaysia, a pilot school leadership development program for 24 schools Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. She continues to serve our nation and mould the future through education.
Thank you, Cheryl Ann Fernando for being such an inspiring teacher!

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Thaikkudam Bridge To Sing For Suriya

Those of us who have been ardent followers of the independent music scene in South India would know that Thaikkudam Bridge is a force to be reckoned with. The Kerala based rock band will now be featured in Suriya’s next movie.
Directed by Sudha Kongra of Irudhi Suttru fame, the film will have music composed by GV Prakash. The composer revealed that Thaikkudam Bridge will be performing a rock number for the film, tentatively titled Suriya38.

Thaikkudam Bridge has been in the music scene since 2013, but this will be their first appearance in the soundtrack of a Tamil film. The band was featured on the Youtube channel Kappa TV for the Music Mojo show. Their own composition, Fish Rock, propelled them to fame.
The violinist of Thaikkudam Bridge is Govind Vasantha. He has branched out to make a name for himself as a music director, winning multiple awards for his work in the film 96.
Suriya tweeted that the shoot for the film will begin today, with a group picture of the customary pooja conducted before a shoot commences.

Starting shoot with #DirSudhaKongara from tomorrow…! We need all your love..!!#SudhaKongara @gvprakash @nikethbommi @Aparnabala2 @editorsuriya @jacki_art @guneetm @sikhyaent @rajsekarpandian @SF2_official pic.twitter.com/fDXaPfCc4H
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) April 7, 2019
Suriya38 will star Suriya opposite Aparna Balamurali. The film is produced by Suriya’s production house, 2D Entertainment and is said to be the biopic of Captain Gopinath, the founder of Air Deccan.
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CANCELLED: Shakti Live in Kuala Lumpur

The much awaited jazz fusion concert, Shakti Live in Kuala Lumpur that was scheduled to take place on the 17th of January 2020 at KL Convention Centre, has been cancelled.
The organisers, Shiraz Projects, broke the news on social media. No prizes for guess the reason given – unforeseen circumstances.
Those who have bought their tickets through MyTicket.asia will be refunded between the 18th of January and 18th of February 2020.

Shiraz Projects did confirm that the concerts in Kolkata and Singapore will go on as scheduled.
Concert cancellations are relatively rare. Last year, one Tamil concert in Kuala Lumpur had to be postponed, while another was retimed, due to local regulations on religious festivals. At this point, the reason behind the cancellation of Shakti Live in Kuala Lumpur is unclear.
For more information, visit Shiraz Projects Instagram page here.
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T Nhaveen’s Murder Case Delayed For Fourth Time, Now Due To Lead Counsel’s Illness

Exactly 6 years ago, Malaysians were devastated by the news of the cruel murder of 18-year-old T Nhaveen who was brutally assaulted and sodomised by a group of teenagers.
The fight for justice, which began in 2017, has yet to be resolved.
Lead defence lawyer Ranjit Singh Dhillon (right) along with lawyers Yagoo Subramaniam (centre) and Maanveer Singh Dhillon (left).Image credit: fmt
The murder trial for the T Nhaveen case which was supposed to take place on 8th and 9th March has been postponed to the following month as the lead defence counsel, Ranjit Singh Dhillon has been hospitalised.
FMT reported, The High Court was told that lawyer Ranjit Singh Dhillon will be unable to attend the two-day proceedings as a result of an illness.
Furthermore, the court was informed that two important witnesses in the case, T Previin and D Karunagaran, were Covid-19 close contacts who are presently quarantined at home.
Khairul Anuar Abdul Halim, the deputy public prosecutor stated that his office had been aware of these developments earlier.
Judicial commissioner Mohd Radzi Abdul Hamid then vacated the two days and announced that the trial would resume on 11th April for five days as planned.
Today’s postponement marks the fourth postponement in the trial, which began on 4th May of last year.
1st postponement (June 2021) – T Previin went missing and later claimed to have gone into hiding due to harassment.
2nd postponement (August 2021) – The court took a half-day break after a defence counsel stated his firm had several Covid-19 positive cases.
3rd postponement (October 2021) – The court cancelled another week of trial since the Penang Prison was vaccinating detainees. The accused are currently placed there.
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Suspects J Ragesuthan, 22, S Gokulan, 22, S Gopinaath, 30, along with two others have been accused of Nhaveen’s murder.
The other two unnamed suspects were minors at the time of the crime and in December 2021, Gopinaath was accused midway through the trial.
They are accused of killing Nhaveen at the Jalan Bunga Raya park on 9th June 2017.
Under Section 326 of the Penal Code, the four are also accused of committing grievous assault against T Previin at the Karpal Singh Learning Centre, Jalan Kaki Bukit, Bukit Gelugor, between 11 pm and midnight.
Let us all hope that justice will be served once and for all for the victim and his loved ones.
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Tamil Nesan to cease operations on February 1

Malaysian newspaper Tamil Nesan, which published its first issue on September 24th, 1924 will be ceasing its operations on February 1st 2019 – completing a remarkable 94 year journey through some of our countries most historical moments.
According to sources, quoted by Bernama, the newspaper has been facing financial problems for the past 10 years, and all 45 workers have been issued termination letters.
Managing Director of Tamil Nesan, Datuk Seri S. Vell Paari confirmed to Bernama News Channel on the closure.

The internet is altering how news is reported, and consumed. The fast changing digital landscape has once again claimed another victim.
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Datuk G. Vijiyananthan: The Great Hockey Fraternity Umpire

At the 1972 Montreal Olympics in Canada, Datuk G. Vijiyananthan was named the world’s best hockey umpire. Due to his sportsmanship, he became a well-known name among the hockey fraternity and the local sports industry.
Viji, as he was affectionately known in the hockey fraternity, stated he had been all over the world officiating at dozens of Olympics, World Cups, and other international hockey competitions.
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He has blown the whistle tens of thousands of times as an international-class umpire for 13 years. According to the New Straits Times, some say he’s a perfectionist for discipline, whether it’s at work, on the playground, or at home.
Viji explained that this is the type of upbringing he inherited, particularly in terms of punctuality and personal grooming. One of his most memorable duties was umpiring the 1975 Kuala Lumpur World Cup hockey final between India and Pakistan at Merdeka Stadium with France’s Alain Renaud.
Viji was a talented cricketer for his high school, Victoria Institution, and afterwards a top-flight fullback for the Tamilian Physical and Cultural Association (TPCA) in the Selangor Hockey Association’s premier Division One League for 32 years.
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Viji was the secretary of the Malaysian Hockey Federation (now Confederation) for 26 years, starting in 1959. He ran hockey matters from the boot of his car with a stool and a portable typewriter in the early years, using his own funds to get the job done. During the Japanese occupation of Malaya in 1941-45, Viji worked for the Malayan Railways at the age of 10.
Viji was a qualified teacher who worked for the Education Department until 1983, when he chose to resign. He went on to work for the Royal Selangor Golf Club for 15 years as a sports manager. During the 1998 Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur, he left his role to work as an official. In 1964, Viji worked as a sports stringer for The Malay Mail for a brief time.
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Viji began working as an international umpire in 1969 and retired in 1982 after the Bombay World Cup in India, having reached the age limit of 50. He has umpired and officiated in nine Olympic Games, as well as numerous World Cups, Asian Games, Seap (later Sea) Games, and other international championships.
Viji who penned the book :The Memoirs of Mr Hockey” in 2012 said now he enjoys spending quality time with his daughters’ families and grandchildren, and also catching up with close friends.
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Rumour Has It: Gautham Menon To Team Up With Madhavan After 17 Years!

The last time director Gautham Menon teamed up with Madhavan, it resulted in the phenomenal hit that was “Minnale”.
The 2001 blockbuster film that starred Madhavan, Reema Sen, and Abbas in leading roles still remains memorable among fans to this day.
According to multiple online sources, Gautham Menon has plans to team up with Madhavan again – 17 years later – this time for a trilingual project.
The film, which is unnamed at the time of writing, will be made in Tamil, Hindi, and English – and will star four actors from the four south Indian film scene.
Source: Firstpost
In the meantime, Gautham Menon is currently working on “Dhruva Natchathiram” with Vikram, Aishwarya Rajesh and Ritu Varma.
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Arwind Kumar Spreads Joy on National Kindness Week

Popular YouTuber and comedian, Arwind Kumar, has garnered hundreds of fans with his entertaining monologues that tackles societal issues with a touch of humour. Arwind transforms into an avatar called Mak Cik Rosmah (M.C.R.) who dons a curly haired wig and red lips.
Arwind Kumar with Hollywood actor, Hugh Jackman
In real life, Arwind has used his limelight to give back to society, particularly school children, by advocating kindness and standing up against bullying. Arwind was seen travelling to schools in Penang with Star’s RAGE to spread positivity in conjunction with the National Kindness Week.

In a campaign titled #StandTogether2019 Arwind visited eager young fans in SJK (C)  Shang Wu and SK Convent Green Lane. He was greeted by screaming fans who swarmed him for handshakes and autographs. Arwind who was touched by the warm reception expressed his happiness on an Instagram story captioned, “One thing I hope you beautiful girls take away with you today I the essence of being kind. And here’s the truth. FIRST, be kind to yourself and only then there’s a value to being kind to everyone else out there. If YOU don’t love yourself enough to be patient with your journey, to be compassionate with your mind & to be grateful for every moment in life, how can we truly make an impact by helping someone else to develop these values? The change begins with ME’.

The Star RAGE is a campaign to promote KINDNESS by calling for a National Kindness Week in schools around the world, every first week of April. The campaigns is supported by  battalion of influencers and change makers which includes Lisa Surihani, Ann Osman, Tengku Zatashah, Jinny Boy and Rabbit MAC.
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The 36 Finalists Of Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020 Revealed!

Mrs Malaysia World is back with a bang and reveals its 36 finalists!
Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020 Finalists with Pageant Directors and Reigning Mrs Malaysia World
At a 2-hour long audition led by YBhg. Datin Harveen Kaur, 2017 Winner and Mrs Malaysia World National Director, 36 women between the ages of 25 to 55 years, from all ethnic backgrounds, and various professions including, doctors, accountants, entrepreneurs, and teachers, were finalised.
This year’s pageant attracted over 650 initial applicants, a staggering count, in comparison with previous years. The finalists will be undergoing a variety of training activities in the following two months such as grooming (hair and make-up), personal wellness, mindset conditioning, self-defense lessons, fitness, baking, catwalk and stage presence, and public speaking. Mrs Malaysia World has fostered a partnership with the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM) and many the finalists will involved in many community programs with the organisation to raise awareness on cancer.
Pageant Directors and Reigning Mrs Malaysia World |(From L – R): Ybhg.Datin Harveen Kaur, National Director Mrs Malaysia World, Director Mrs Malaysia World Sdn Bhd, & Mrs Malaysia World 2017; Ybhg Dato Dr Kattayat Mohandas, Consultant Cardiac Anesthesiologist, Founder & CEO Mrs Malaysia World Sdn Bhd; and Kokilam Kathirvailu, Mrs Malaysia World 2018 & 2nd Runner-Up Mrs World 2019.
The national director, Datin Harveen Kaur said, “I am very proud of this year’s finalists; they are beautiful and successful individuals with so much potential. This is the start of an exciting journey which will benefit them a great deal. I am excited to see who will be crowned the new queen who will carry our nation’s flag at the Mrs World 2020 Pageant at Las Vegas on the 6th of December 2019. My advice to the finalists, is to believe in themselves, and give it their all, because no matter the outcome, this pageant will transform them into the best version of themselves”.
Sponsors of Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020 Pageant together with the pageant directors and reigning Mrs Malaysia World
The winner of Mrs Malaysia World 2019/2020 will be the successor of Mrs Kokilam Kathirvailu who won 2nd Runner-Up in the Mrs World 2019 pageant. The winner will walk away with RM10,000 in cash and a crown, a 2 night-stay at a suite at Pavilion Hotel KL, Beauty Treatments from renowned Dr Alice Wellness Centre, Cosmetics and Couture Collection from Carrisa Collection, Mindset Training and Personalised Public Speaking Skills training from Jenn Hapa, Fitness and Toning classes from AMP Burnfit Fitness, Grooming and Personalised Hair Workshop from La Diva Hair and Make-Up Beauty Saloon, Self Defence lessons from Karacardio, personalised catwalk sessions from Lets Walk Academy, Evening Wear sponsored by a top designer in Malaysia, as well as a national costume which will be at the final night of Mrs World 2020 in Las Vegas.
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Big Boss 3 Is Officially Here!

The ‘Bigg Boss’ show which started in Tamil in 2017 became a huge hit mainly due to the manner Kamal Haasan hosted the show.
The show was also a success in its second season in 2018 and so far has made stars out of its participants including Oviya, Julie,Aishwarya Dutta, Yaashika Aanand,  Harish Kalyan and Aarav.
I mean, we knew someone in our circle who would anxiously wait for the next episode. I even knew people who would rewatch it! That’s how much of a hit Big Boss is!

😎 பிக்பாஸ் 3 விரைவில்.. #BiggBossTamil #BiggBossTamil3 #BiggBoss3 @ikamalhaasan #VijayTelevision pic.twitter.com/g2WjTYC7E9
— Vijay Television (@vijaytelevision) May 15, 2019

Kamal Haasan did get busy with his political entry; launching Makkal Neethi Maiam for the Lok Sabha 2019 elections. It was also speculated that someone else would host ‘Bigg Boss 3’; with names like Nayanthara mentioned.
However it was only a baseless rumour.
Vijay TV has released the official promo of ‘Bigg Boss 3’.

😎 பிக்பாஸ் 3 விரைவில்.. #BiggBossTamil #BiggBossTamil3 #BiggBoss3 @ikamalhaasan #VijayTelevision pic.twitter.com/g2WjTYC7E9
— Vijay Television (@vijaytelevision) May 15, 2019

Can you guess who the participants are? Do comment in the comment section below!
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Kennedy Club: The Tamil Version Of Chak De India?

Sports films seem to be all the rage now in Tamil cinema, and the next one to hit the screens is Kennedy Club. Directed by Suseenthiran and starring Sasikumar, Gayathrie and Bharatiraaja, this film will showcase the lives of a Tamil Nadu women’s kabbadi team. The teaser has just been released and is giving us total Chak De! India vibes.
The film appears to center around the sport itself, with Sasikumar (who seems to have gone to an excellent stylist, his hair and beard look fantastic) playing the coach of the team. The teaser incorporates some painful facts about how India’s kabaddi team lost in the last Asian Games. India lost to Iran.
D Imman’s music is stellar, although we sense a slight resemblence to Santosh Narayanan’s Vada Chennai soundtrack. The last bit of the teaser gave us chills!
Kennedy Club will release in June.

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MySejahtera App Opens Vaccine Registration For Parents Through New Update

After the 359th Drug Control Authority (DCA) meeting on June 15th stating that children aged 12 and above are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, with that a new update has been invented by the MySejahtera’s app creators to enable a feature allowing parents to register their pre-teens and teenagers for the vaccine.
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Here is what parents should do;
They can now register by choosing the “Add Vaccine Dependent” option under the “Vaccination” category and entering their child’s relevant data.
Initially, the MySejahtera application only allowed those over the age of 18 to be registered. The column has been changed since its last update to “I confirm that my dependent is over the age of 12.”
Please bear in mind that once you’ve added this dependent to your account, this person’s IC number cannot be registered on another MySejahtera app. Several people have tried and succeeded in registering their high school teenagers on MySejahtera.

Jumlah pemberian kumulatif vaksin setakat 21 Jun
Daftar untuk vaksinasi: https://t.co/m1joWOB4OE#LindungDiriLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/aP8ygp4o2T
— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) June 22, 2021

The use of Comirnaty vaccine produced by Pfizer-BioNTech for children aged 12 and older was approved by the 359th Drug Control Authority (DCA) meeting yesterday.
Comirnaty was previously accepted for conditional registration for active immunisation of individuals aged 18 and above, according to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
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Dr Hisham in a statement had previously said;
“Even though the additional indications were approved, the Ministry of Health is of the view that the priority of vaccination is still for high-risk groups in line with the existing policy set under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme. ”
According to the health director-general, MOH is constantly improving public health in the battle against COVID-19 by acquiring vaccinations that have been examined by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) for quality, safety,effectiveness and approved by DCA.
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He stated that the government is dedicated to ensuring that Malaysians attain herd immunity in accordance with the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program’s aim.
Source: BERNAMA & HYPE.my
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Air Selangor: 144 Areas Will Be Facing Unscheduled Water Supply Disruption

Here we go again.
It’s no more a surprise that in recent years, Selangor has had the most severe water supply problems in Malaysia.
Air Selangor has announced that repair work on a leaking valve at Warta Lama, Jalan Kuching, will begin at 11am on 30th March which will cause unscheduled water supply disruption in 144 locations in Gombak and Kuala Lumpur regions.
The valve repair work is expected to be completed by 9pm.
“Water supply will start to be channelled in stages to consumers’ premises after the repair work is completed. The water supply is expected to be fully restored by 9am on March 31,” read the statement.
Air Selangor has advised consumers to store adequate water supply before the repair work is carried out.
“Alternative assistance through tanker lorries will also be mobilised to the affected areas, giving priority to critical premises,” it said.
Check out the areas that will experience unscheduled water supply disruptions below;
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Director Gautham Menon Reveals Why Vijay Rejected One of His Movies

Several years ago, there were talks that Vijay would be collaborating for the very first time with acclaimed director Gautham Menon (Kaakha Kaakha, Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu, Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa), on a crime-thriller titled Yohan Adhyayam Ondru. This was back in 2012.
However, for reasons unknown, the film never took off. After years of speculation — some even wondered if Vijay had a fallout with the director — Gautham Menon has finally revealed the reason why the film didn’t take off. Times of India reports that in a recent interview, Gautham Menon mentioned that he met Vijay and narrated merely 75% of the film’s script. However, the A-list actor wanted the complete script before deciding whether to sign on. So, he politely asked Gautham Menon to come back with the full script.

This news is interesting for a couple of reasons. On the one hand, it’s great that actors are picky about their scripts and is headstrong about reading the entirety of the screenplay before signing on to do the project. On the other hand, back in 2012, Vijay wasn’t completely back in form yet. Sure he starred in Thuppakki and the 3 Idiots remake Nanban. But from 2007 until 2011, Vijay starred in one unwatchable film after another — ATM, Kuruvi, Villu, Sura, Velayudham, etc.
And even after 2012, Vijay hasn’t been known to be terribly picky with his scripts, considering he chose to act in Thalaivaa and Jilla. It seems rather strange that Vijay would reject a Gautham Menon project, considering Gautham Menon has consistently given us a string of films that range from pretty good to bloody awesome. However, Gautham Menon is known to make films that end on a depressing note, so perhaps that’s the reason why Vijay wanted to read the complete script before agreeing to hop onboard. These are all just speculations, of course.
Related:  Top 10 Songs that Symbolises Thenisai Thendral Deva’s MusicIn that same interview, Gautham Menon said was confident of making ‘Yohan Adhyayam Ondru’ soon. Will it star Vijay? Only time will tell. Currently, Gautham Menon is working on ‘Dhruva Natchathiram’ starring Vikram as well as ‘Enai Noki Paayum Thota’ starring Dhanush.
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Malaysian Indian Financial Consumers Are Pretty Much Unaware Of Ombudsman for Financial Services

Are Malaysian Indians aware of the independent group called the Ombudsman for Financial Services (OFS)?
The service offers customers in Malaysia with a free alternative financial dispute resolution service such as banks, insurance companies, Takaful operators and e-money issuers who are licensed or approved by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
While the notion of financial stability seems to appeal to most Indians, the majority of them are unaware of how to attain it.

OFS is independent, impartial and effective in resolving financial disputes services free of charge.

Yes, and it’s a pity knowing that the indian community is not making use of it, due to the lack of knowledge on its service.
BNM regulates the OFS, which is a non-profit organisation. The OFS was established in 2005 and was previously known as the Financial Mediation Bureau (FMB). They also have been contributing to the enhancement of financial service providers’ complaint handling processes by sharing their observations and thoughts on a regular basis.
Since their inception in 2016, BNM has received almost 50,000 inquiries and complaints, with 4,802 financial disputes being identified as qualifying instances and handled by OFS in 2020.
So, what does OFS does?

The most prevalent complaints were about insurance coverage, life insurance, and medical insurance. Usually, these matters are settled in three to six months, and the procedures followed are “inquisitorial” in scope.
Need more insights on OFS, kindly visit their website here!
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Malaysian Indians Call For Mohan Shan To Retract Memorandum About Tamil New Year

A few weeks back, the Malaysian Hindu Sangam president, Datuk R.S Mohan Shan issued a memorandum to the government, asking for Tamil New Year to be declared as a public holiday.
Tamil New Year, which falls on the first day of Chittirai in the Tamil calendar, is happening on the 14th of April this year.
News and photos of Datuk R.S. Mohan Shan meeting with officials and passing over the memorandum went viral on WhatsApp and Facebook.

Although some parties were happy with the decision, a large majority of the Hindu community asked Datuk R.S. Mohan Shan to stop and retract the memorandum.
According to Malaysia Nanban, several Indian groups and activists have also criticised Datuk R.S. Mohan Shan for the move, because the memorandum had presented “wrong facts about the traditions of the Tamil community.”

Other religious groups want Thai ponggal, which falls on the first day of the Thai month in the Tamil calendar to be declared as a public holiday instead.
“The is clamour in the last few decades especially from the Tamils for additional holidays for Thaipusam and Ponggal. Some states provide public holiday for Thaipusam but not all.” P. Ramasamy, Penang’s Deputy Chief Minister 2 said.
Source: Malay Mail Online
“In fact, the demand for public holiday for Ponggal has been growing. It is strange that MHS president who declared or signed off as ‘ketua Tamil’ seems rather ignorant of the demands of Tamils in declaring Ponggal as a public holiday.” he added.
However, a lot of Indians have also voiced that they’d rather have a 2-day public holiday for Deepavali – instead of an additional public holiday for new year – as it will be much easier for them to head back to their hometown and spend time with their family members.

Comments sourced from The Star FB page
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WATCH: Keerthy Suresh’s Penguin Teaser is Filled with Suspense

Keerthy Suresh’s upcoming film Penguin is all set for a direct release on the online streaming platform Amazon Prime Video on June 19. The film is touted to be a psychological thriller that follows a mother’s physical and emotional journey to save her child.
The teaser Penguin was launched yesterday by Samantha, Trisha and Taapsee on Twitter.

Now this is a teaser 👏👏 https://t.co/x2nT7oBMW3 ❤@KeerthyOfficial @PrimeVideoIN⁰⁰ @EashvarKarthic @karthiksubbaraj @Music_Santhosh @KharthikD @Anilkrish88 @SaktheeArtDir @StonebenchFilms @PassionStudios_ @kaarthekeyens @sudhans2017 @SonyMusicSouth #PenguinOnPrime
— Samantha (@Samanthaprabhu2) June 8, 2020

Though the teaser does not have any dialogue, the film will release in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. Produced by Karthik Subbaraj’s Stone Bench Films along with Passion Studios, the film has music by Santosh Narayanan.
Watch the full teaser here:

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Seven Control Posts And Random Inspections on Major Highways During Interstate Travel

PDRM has set up seven control posts along several major highways to conduct random inspections on vehicles during the four-day interstate travel period which began Thursday (May 7).
Credit: The Star Malaysia
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigations and Enforcement Department principal assistant director Supt Bakri Zainal Abidin said the checks were to ensure highway users complied with the regulations set by the government.

The seven selected control posts comprise of two in the northern zone, one in the southern zone, two in the eastern zone and two in the central zone. People are advised to adhere to the set schedules to prevent traffic congestion.
Supt Bakri had earlier conducted aerial surveillance of toll plazas and major highways around the country’s capital. Around 13,000 vehicles were estimated to be travelling interstate on Thursday.

Supt Bakri said the aerial surveillance also found that the public was complying with the regulations while stopping at rest and recuperation areas along the highway.
“Only a few vehicles were seen stopping in the R&R areas and they were adhering to all the directives,” he said.
As of Wednesday (May 6), a total of 143,516 travel applications submitted through the Gerak Malaysia application were approved by the police to allow those stranded in their hometowns during the movement control order (MCO) to return to the city from May 7-11.
News Credit: The Star Malaysia
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ATMA: The Art Exhibition You Don’t Want To Miss

Art lovers, rejoice!
If you have been looking for a way to wrap up the year, we might just have something for you.
ATMA, a mixed media print exhibition by Sivarajah Natarajan, is happening all through December, bringing forth digital images in a juxtaposition of past events and personalities and their timeless message.

This exhibition sees Siva, who is Trustee of Sutra Foundation and Technical & Stage Director of Sutra Dance Theatre, reaching into the depths of his subconscious to bring myths and Puranas to live through this one of a kind ensemble of digital images.
Image Source: The Star

Siva, a pioneer Fine Arts graduate of the Malaysian Insti- tute of Arts (MIA, 1992), is the man who chauffeurs audience between the breezy, colourful gardens of Bhrindavan to the dull, low hanging clouds that glooms over as the Devas fought the Asuras for the Nectar of Immortality.
Within seconds, Siva transports viewers through a spell-binding myriad of settings with his flair in stage lighting and visuals. His unique combination of artistic explorations positions him as an artistic visionary who has forged the visual with the performing art.

Drawing inspiration from his surroundings, Sutra House, ancient scriptures and the innermost recesses of his mind, blurring the lines of time and space, this time, Siva expresses his art through this one-of-a-kind exhibition. The seemingly random juxtapositions of his images confound the senses before the sublime message in his Art is heard softly whispering “we are all little individual souls, textured by our own karmic destinies, uttering different sounds, residing in our separate outer bodies – but all really made of the same stuff!”
Related:  Tamil School Student Gets Abused By TeacherATMA will be on exhibition from the 10th till 31st of December 2018, from 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Weekdays at Sutra Gallery 12, Persiaran Titiwangsa 3 53200 Kuala Lumpur. For more information, visit www.sutrafoundation.org.my or call +603 40211092.
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Arya Will Reveal The Winner Of Enga Veetu Mapillai – TONIGHT

Enga Veetu Mapillai is finally coming to an end!
On the latest episode of Enga Veetu Mapillai, host Sangeetha revealed that we’ll find out the winner of Enga Veetu Mapillai tonight.
Initially, we assumed that the Top 3 girls will through another round of elimination and down to Top 2, but that will not be happening.

Sangeetha kept on repeating Arya has only about 24 hours to make the biggest decision of his life. And it’s a decision that the entire country is waiting for!
Starting out with 16 girls, Enga Veetu Mapillai is now down to Susanna, Agatha, and Seetha Lakshmi. Who do you think will emerge as the winner and be crowned Arya’s wife? Let us know!
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Vijay Sethupathi Will Host MasterChef Tamil; The Sensational Cooking Competition

Are you one of those who were taken aback while watching the promo video that aired on Sun TV? You’re probably wondering why Vijay Sethupathi was in the MasterChef Tamil promotional video. Let’s get to the bottom of this right now.

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This Sun TV promo video confirms that Makkal Selvan,Vijay Sethupathi will host the upcoming sensational cookery show, MasterChef Tamil in India. Yes, you heard it right!
Franc Roddam created the MasterChef International Cooking Series format. The format is then adapted on its own accord based on the region in which the cooking show is held. According to reports, the format of this MasterChef Tamil show will be similar to the iconic MasterChef Australia series, which is currently in its 13th season.
Sun TV has now obtained the Tamil adaptation rights to the internationally acclaimed show, and Vijay Sethupathi will host MasterChef Tamil.
MasterChef India has also had six seasons, as well as a Junior MasterChef India version. Many believe that, following the comedy blast that ‘Cook with Comali‘ presented to the audience, this show, The Masterchef Tamil, will win the hearts of Tamil fans too.

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Are you looking forward to the start of this cooking show?
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Dear Tamil Concert Organisers in Malaysia…

This is an open letter to all the organisers of Tamil concerts in Malaysia.
Dear Tamil concert organisers,
You guys are a growing family, aren’t you! This year alone, we have seen Tamil concert organisers mushroom like there is no tomorrow. It must be an extremely lucrative industry to be in. Yes, we suckers are willing to fork out hundreds of ringgit to catch a four hour show of an established Indian singer. We’ll even bring our parents and older family members if it is a singer that appeals to them, multiply that by a few hundred and.. wow!
Instead of us writing honest reviews and receiving horrid backlash, we have come up with a list of areas you could focus on. After all, there’s really no point in investing heavily on social media marketing when even the basics are overlooked, is there?
Sound system needs to be on point.
The sound system can make or break a concert, as we have seen. One of the concerts held in the nation’s capital recently had an impeccable sound system. There was no fault whatsoever, in spite of having a whopping 17 musicians on stage with two singers at any one point.
So it perplexes us when we comment on the faulty sound system, only to hear the organisers say things like, “This is a live show, the sound system can be unpredictable,” The weather may be unpredictable, but isn’t there a dedicated team working towards a smooth sound system in every show? We wonder if the likes of Beyonce or Ed Sheeran will tolerate this kind of statement from the concert organiser.
“This is a live show, the sound system can be unpredictable,” The weather may be unpredictable, but shouldn’t there be a dedicated team working towards a smooth sound system in a every show?
Be upfront about the performers
This may seem obvious, but some organisers appear to have overlooked it this year. It isn’t fair to lash out at concert goers who wished there was more of the star singer, when the show itself was named after the him.
Of course, we certainly cannot expect a septuagenarian to perform for four hours straight, but perhaps the other singers of his or her troop could have been mentioned in the promotional flyer. Or at least, pictures of them featured on the social media advertisement. We would have managed our expectations.
While we are on this, it would be wonderful if the opening act of the concert does not exceed 30 minutes. I mean, it is a little preposterous for 25% of the show to be of the opening act alone, right?
It isn’t fair to lash out at concert goers who wished there was more of the singer, when the show itself was named after the him.
Please don’t choose a venue based on cost alone
While we do understand that you need to make a profit at the end of the day, choosing a cheap venue only gives your company a bad name. There were numerous complaints about one of the venues an established concert organiser chose this year. What do they do about it? Hold another concert in the EXACT SAME VENUE.
No food or drinks allowed inside, no problem, but..
Again, we understand that you confiscate our water bottles and snacks at the start of the concert because you want your food items to be sold. Fair enough. Just a reminder that if you choose to implement these rules, then every group of people need to be accommodated. This includes vegetarians and vegans.
Related:  Sid Sriram’s Heart and Soul 3.0 concert to hit KL this 7th October, Tickets on sale June 1, 11AMAs for alcohol, our community obviously hasn’t arrived at a stage where we are able to hold out alcohol. While this is sad, it would be wise not to keep testing the water. The last thing we concert goers need is to be seated next to a person creating a ruckus simply because they are pissed drunk. One concert goer even reported having an inebriated chap next to him vomit at his seat, with nobody coming to clean it up until the end of the show.
We Tamil music lovers adore alcohol, but maybe we just aren’t ready for it to be sold at concerts
A security hotline, perhaps?
It would be very helpful if the concert organisers provided a security hotline number for any audience member to call if they needed help.
Picture this, you are seated in the middle of a long row of seats, and there is a person seated behind you who keeps shouting at the stage, to the point of being disruptive. Or there is a group of friends at the far end of your row that are obviously intoxicated, and are about to break into a physical altercation.
Security has been a rising concern for concert goers this year, with numerous messages on social media about troublemakers (inebriated or not) in the audience.
More Malaysian talent, please
While it is fantastic to see all these big names from India on our shores, it would be wonderful to have our homegrown singers perform alongside them. It may be only for a song or two, but it will go far in building our Malaysian Tamil singers’ profiles.
This year, there was a charity concert with a complete Malaysian line up. Kudos to the organisers. We hope this has set the stage for our local singers. Perhaps 2020 will bring us more concerts by Malaysian Tamil singers.
We are allowed to voice our displeasure
As attendees, we have a right to voice our opinion. Ticket holders have spent their hard earned money to watch these big names perform. When we tell you what went wrong on Facebook, it isn’t because we want to put you out of business, we are just voicing out our opinion, which as patrons we have an absolute right to.
As for concert reviewers like the Varnam team, we cannot pretend to be a couple of bootlicker bloggers and gloss over the numerous faults on the organiser’s part. We have an obligation to our readers, and we need to be honest. Scare tactics, angry messages and boycott threats will only leave us amused.
As for concert reviewers like the Varnam team, we cannot pretend to be a couple of bootlicker bloggers and gloss over the numerous faults on the organiser’s part.
We are not against you!
Ultimately, we concert goers and reviewers are not against you. We want you to do better so we can keep watching these international singers perform here. Whatever that is said about your show, please take it as constructive criticism and try to improve on those points.
Whatever that is said about your show, please take it as constructive criticism and try to improve on those points.
Contrary to popular belief, we have absolutely nothing to gain from intentionally writing a bad review of your concert. And no, it is never because we women are on our period, you misogynist.
Sincerely,
A Malaysian Tamil concert fan.
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Arya Wishes Happy Birthday To His ‘Kunjumani’. Can You Guess Who?

Renowned South Indian actor Arya was quiet for a very long time after his reality show, Enga Veetu Mapillai came to an end.
He only started tweeting again when announcing the trailer of his upcoming comedy flick, Ghajinikanth. He’s also been pumping up his fans who have been working out and trying to maintain a fit lifestyle.
Apart from that, he also wished his favourite ‘kunjumani’ happy birthday on Twitter. In case you haven’t figured it out yet, his ‘kunjumani’ is none other than Trisha!
“Happy birthday my dear Kunjumani @trishtrashers. Have a fantastic year darling looking forward to all your movies this year. you are the best. Have fun,” Arya tweeted.

Happy birthday my dear Kunjumani @trishtrashers 😘😘😘 have a fantastic year darling 🤗🤗🤗 looking forward to all your movies this year 💪💪💪 you are the best 👍👍👍😘 Have fun 🤗🤗
— Arya (@arya_offl) May 4, 2018

Trisha turned 35 on the 4th of May, and celebrated her birthday in her all-time favourite city, New York!
https://twitter.com/trishtrashers/status/992482559454986240
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Six Hong Leong Bank Branches Will Be Closed Down Coming 2021

A quick note to Hong Leong Bank customers, several of its branches in the Klang Valley are expected to shut down next year!
According to Hong Leong Bank, six branches are set to close down between May to June 2021. Transactions and accounts processed by the closed branches would be passed to new ones.
Closed after 7th May 2021 (Friday)

Bandar Tun Hussein Onn, Cheras
Glomac Square, Kelana Jaya

Closed after 28th May 2021 (Friday)

Damansara Perdana
Taman Suntex, Cheras

Closed after 11th June 2021 (Friday)

Shah Alam, Section 26
Sentul

Having said that, the closure of the Hong Leong Bank branches referred to above is still being finalised at the time of writing, as it needs the approval from Bank Negara Malaysia.
For more information regarding the closures, please head to Hong Leong Bank Official Site.
Source: Hype
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Indian Cricketers Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh Will Be Making Their Kollywood Debut!

Popular cricketers Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan who have good number of fans in Chennai, after having played for Chennai Super Kings IPL cricket team, are all set to make their Kollywood debut soon.
Irfan Pathan has been roped in to play a role in the upcoming Vikram starrer that is being directed by Ajay Gnanamuthu, while Harbhajan will make his debut in a Santhanam film titled Dikkiloona.

Confirming the news, director Ajay tweeted a picture of himself with Irfan and wrote, “Welcome on board @IrfanPathan Can’t wait to unleash your new avatar to the audience!! Time for some solid action!!”
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“I happened to see a couple of Dubsmash videos by Irfan Pathan and thought he would be apt for the role. So, I met him and spoke to him about the film. He was kicked about it and expressed his interest, but also admitted that he wasn’t sure if he could act. He kept asking me if he would be right for the role. But I did all the convincing and eventually, he agreed.”
About his role in the film, Irfan had said that acting in completely new to him, he had done reality shows and cricket commentary and is now excited to give acting a try. He was quoted as saying, “Director Ajay had even come to my house in Vadodara to talk about it.
My first question to him was, ‘Why me?’ But he was clear that the role suits me and after that, I was convinced. It will be a real honour to work with Vikram, who is an amazing actor and has done some fabulous movies. I’ve played for India at the highest level, in front of thousands of spectators. No nervousness can be compared to that feeling. At least I will have retakes here.”
Vikram’s untitled film referred to as Vikram 58 for now, is currently in progress with the shooting happening in Chennai. Plans are on to wrap up the shooting by January next year. The film will have music by AR Rahman and Sivakumar Vijayan will be responsible for cinematography.
Dikkiloona which stars Santhanam is being directed by Karthik Yogi. The film is produced by KJR Studios in association with Soldiers Factory.

என்னை தமிழ் சினிமாவில் அறிமுகம் செய்யும் @kjr_studios,#dikkiloona @SoldiersFactory,@iamsanthanam குழுவுக்கு நன்றி.#தலைவர் #தல #தளபதி உருவாகிய பூமி.#தமிழ் வார்த்தைகளால் வார்த்திட்ட என்னை தூக்கி நிறுத்திய உறவுகளே.உங்களால் வெள்ளித்திரையில்.இந்த வளர்ச்சிக்கு காரணம் சரவணன் பாண்டியன் pic.twitter.com/W3uIkFgcg5
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) October 14, 2019

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Could This Colourful Circus Flick Be Better Than Joker?

The teaser of artsy flick Mehandi Circus is here and we are in awe. Written by Raju Murugan, the man behind Joker and Cuckoo, this film features newcomers Madhampatty Rangaraj and Shweta Tripathi in the lead.
Debutante director Saravanaa Rajendran looks to be one to watch out for in the industry, as he has cohesively brought together a cast of new and veteran artistes and paired it with excellent cinematography for Mehandi Circus. Sean Roldan has composed the music for the film, and the tune of the violin tugs at our hearts with the promise of a brilliant album.

The director assures us that it is not a traditional love story, and the film will be set in the 1990s. There will be two backdrops for the film, a circus and a musical centre. A musical centre is a place people used to visit in the 80s and 90s to record their favourite songs onto a cassette.
It has been a while since a circus was featured in a Tamil film. Real circus performers were cast, and Sweta Tripathi underwent rigorous training to play a circus performer.
Emotions promise to run high with Mehnadi Circus, check the teaser out here.

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A Fan Asked Trisha To Marry Arya, And This Was Her Reply

It is the age-old question at play once again: can a guy and girl truly be just friends?
If it’s difficult for an average guy and girl to be just friends, celebrities probably have it way harder. Sometimes, it’s really just hard to tell whether anything is going or not.
Arya and Trisha are also facing that predicament – people notice that they are super close but not quite together. Is there something going on between them? But they get along so well! Why don’t they just marry each other?
Well, one fan asked Trisha that burning question during a Q&A.

@trishtrashers why can't u and arya marry??I feel it would be amazing..U both looking perfect and great..#askT
— Maalai pozhudhin mayakkathiley (@aji_kitkat) May 2, 2018

This was her response:
https://twitter.com/trishtrashers/status/991634509576597506
Trisha tagged Arya in her reply tweet and said she was “dying”.
What do you guys think? Would Arya and Trisha make a great couple? Or are they better off as friends?
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Joy To The World; The Timeline of Jesus Life

Christmas is a sacred religious celebration as well as a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon that takes place on 25th December. This beautiful celebration commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem and is celebrated all around the world.
We celebrate Christmas because the birth of Jesus Christ is “good news,” as the angel prophesied. It’s usual to rejoice over good news. Indeed, the angel predicted that the news of Jesus’ birth would bring “great joy” to “all the people.”
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Do you know how the great Jesus was born and what sacrifices he made for his followers, aside from the happy Christmassy part?
Let’s take a quick look at Jesus’ life.
6 BC: The Birth Of Jesus
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The angel Gabriel came to Mary before Jesus’ birth and told her she was going to have a very remarkable baby.
Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem, roughly six miles from Jerusalem, between 4 and 6 BC.
To prevent the murder of baby boys commanded by King Herod, his parents, Joseph and Mary, brought him to Egypt.
Jesus was not the son of Joseph in the traditional sense, according to the Gospels.
Without any human father, Jesus was miraculously conceived by Mary through God.
That is why Christians believe he was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born to Mary.
5 BC: The Wise-men’s Visit
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King Herod, concerned about the possibility of a rival, had requested the wise men to inform him if they came across the infant Christ.
Wise men from the east arrive in Jerusalem with gifts for the baby Christ.
They appeared to be aware that something extraordinary had occurred.
They were looking out for a baby named ‘King of Jews.’
Herod, enraged, orders the slaughter of all boys under the age of two in Bethlehem.
However, after being warned in a dream, Joseph, Mary, and Jesus fled to Egypt for safety.
7 AD: Jesus and The Temple
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Joseph, Mary, and Jesus return to their home in Nazareth in Galilee after taking refuge in Egypt.
Jesus travels to Jerusalem with his parents for the Jewish Passover celebration when he is 12 years old.
Mary and Joseph mistakenly return home, leaving Jesus behind.
They return to search for him, and three days later, they find him at the temple, communicating with the religious teachers.
‘Everyone who heard him was surprised by his intellect and his responses,’ according to Luke in the Bible.
‘Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?’ Jesus responds when Mary questions him about his absence. (The first hint of the divinity he has)
26 AD: Baptism of Jesus and The Miracle
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When Jesus met a man named John the Baptist, who had formed a religious movement preparing for the coming of the Messiah, or saviour, he must have been around 30 years old. John baptised Jesus in the Jordan River.
Jesus departs from Nazareth and enters the wilderness. John claims that this is the teacher he was referring to.
‘Look, the Lamb of God who wipes away the sin of the world… this is the one I meant…’ says John in the Bible book of John.
As Jesus prayed, the Bible says, “heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended on him in physical form, like a dove.” “You are my Son, whom I adore; with you I am very delighted,” a voice from heaven said.
Jesus immediately embarks on a 40-day fast in the Judean desert.
The devil tempts him three times, but each time Jesus refuses, the devil flees.
Jesus returns to Galilee and establishes himself at Capernaum.
Following that, he joined John’s religious movement and became convinced that God had chosen him to be the Messiah.
During the initial portion of his life, Jesus travelled from his centre in Capernaum, Galilee, to other cities and villages, performing miraculous works to prove the importance of his mission.
The Gospels record a variety of miracles, including resurrecting the dead, driving out demons, healing the sick, commanding the seas and winds to calm down, and other amazing deeds.
28 AD: Jesus and The 12 Disciples
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Jesus had picked a small group of 12 disciples, or followers, to assist him in his mission.
He proceeded to offer them particular instruction and to share some of his own greatest religious experiences with them in order for them to fully understand who he was.
Overlooking the Sea of Galilee, Jesus lays out the Christian manifesto, instructing on topics such as loving one’s enemy, retribution, rage, desire, divorce, concern, giving to the poor, and criticising others.
He teaches spiritual truths through simple stories known as parables.
30 AD: Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus
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The annual Passover holiday gathers Jesus and his disciples to Jerusalem.
Judas, one of the disciples agrees to betray Jesus. Jesus is captured after celebrating the Passover supper with his disciples.
He is accused of blasphemy before Jewish and Roman authorities. The death penalty is demanded by Jewish leaders.
On (Good) Friday, Jesus is crucified. His body is entombed in a tomb. On (Easter) Sunday, when his disciples go to recover it, the body has vanished.
Jesus has been resurrected from the grave, they are informed. Over the following six weeks, Jesus appears to his disciples and over 500 other followers.
Then, in front of his followers on the Mount of Olives, Jesus ascends to heaven and vanishes from view.
The Christian faith is founded on Christ’s resurrection, hence the resurrection of Jesus is extremely important to Christians.
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#1- Breathtaking Thaipusam 2023 Captures That Undoubtedly Will Enthrall Your Eyes

#Thaipusam2023
Our soul can be filled with joy in a variety of ways. Witnessing the surreal beauty are one of it. What’s the best is that seizing or capturing the MOMENT OF THAT BEAUTY!
The Thaipusam festivities are something that everyone looks forward to every year. Every element about Thaipusam are fascinating, from gleaming majestic chariots to the colourful Kavadis offering and more. Having said that, Varnam Malaysia will be bestowing your sight with the beautiful and amazing moments of celebrating Thaipusam.
We’ve compiled a list of brilliant photographers who captured the joyous celebration of the auspicious day. (Part 1)
Blessing your eyes with stunning Thaipusam clicks
Siva Kumar – @siva_wwc

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SKK Captures – @skkcaptures

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Jeg – @jegaphotography

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Darvin Ganesan – @darvin_ganesan

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Patrick Raj – @patrickrajjj

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Dinnesh Roy – @dinneshroy

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Priyatachni Subramanie – @jinx_pixels

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Kartigan Sivam – @alokalekhyaart_photography

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Siridhar.M – @dharan11

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Puvendran Mohan – @puvendranmohan

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Thiaga – @thiaga24

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Yohaselvan Veerappen – @iiam_yoha

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Siva – @siva_s16

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Thanush Krishna – @thanushkrishna_com

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Nesh – @neshclix

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Stay tuned for PART 2. Till then have a Safe and Blessed Thaipusam.
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Vishnu Vishal Denies Being Part of D50

Vishnu Vishal, the famed star of Gatta Kusthi and Ratsasan, has recently announced that he will not be a part of D50, the upcoming Dhanush film. There has been many speculations that Vishnu would play a significant role in Dhanush’s 50th film, but unfortunately, due to prior film commitments, the actor has stated via Twitter that he will not be on board D50. Vishnu did not clarify which film in particular he was speaking about in his tweet, but most sources and fans have confirmed that he is indeed talking about D50.

Unfortunately all the rumours which are doing rounds about me being a part of ‘ the movie’ is untrue …Although i would have loved to be a part of it ..
Just to clarify…
I could not accomodate it because of my other commitments…Best wishes to the team..Sorry to all the…
— VISHNU VISHAL – VV (@TheVishnuVishal) June 13, 2023

Vishnu Vishal, the esteemed actor of the film Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu, is currently working with superstar Rajinikanth and director Aishwarya Rajinikanth in the cricket-based film Lal Salaam. The film will feature Rajinikanth in an extended cameo role as Moideen Bhai. Vishnu Vishal will be playing a cricketer in the film. The film also features music by the phenomenal A.R. Rahman. Sources state that the film is likely to be released in multiple languages sometime this year.
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D50 is an upcoming film that will be both directed and starred in by Dhanush himself and produced by Sun Pictures. This will be Dhanush’s second collaboration with Kalanithi Maran, who previously produced the superhit film Thiruchitrabalam, starring Dhanush. The film’s cast for now has been rumoured to consist of Dhanush, Sundeep Kishen, SJ Suryah, Aparna Bala Murali, and more. Dhanush first made his directorial debut with the film Pa Paandi (2017), featuring veteran stars Rajkiran and Revathi. The poignant film had garnered Dhanush his first ever Filmfare Award for Best Director. D50, his next directorial venture, has his fans riled up to know what magic his direction will bring next.
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Singapore High Court Halts Nagaenthran’s Execution Over COVID-19 Infection

If Singapore is still stubborn and insists on a death penalty for a mentally challenged young man on drug charges, it will be in violation of international laws.
A last-ditch campaign to spare Nagaenthran Dharmalingam, who has an IQ of 69, from death has resulted in a stay of execution two days before Singapore was scheduled to execute him. The court delays execution for the 33-year-old Malaysian drug trafficker Nagaenthran K. Dharmalingam after he tested positive for COVID-19.
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His execution was initially scheduled on Wednesday morning but was granted a last-minute stay of execution. Yesterday (Tuesday, 9th November) after he tested positive for COVID-19. Hence, the Singapore High Court has granted to hold the execution till he recovers.
Despite a medical expert’s determination that he has an IQ of 69, a threshold recognised as showing his intellectual incapacity, the Malaysian citizen was condemned to death.  To date, more than 60,000 individuals have signed a petition under  #NagaenthranDharmalingam by urging Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob to pardon Nagaenthran, citing international human rights legislation that prohibits the execution of mentally ill persons.

Since this letter was shared, more Malaysian and Singaporean activists and rights groups have called to stop Nagaenthran's execution https://t.co/FKiCzFV7Sh #Singapore #deathpenalty #Nagaenthran #intellectualdisability S'Pore: Disneyland with the death penalty @MRavilaw pic.twitter.com/T3CyXKY99X
— Death Penalty News (@WebDPN) November 7, 2021

If Singaporean courts get their way an intellectually disabled 33-year-old man from Malaysia will be hanged on Wednesday.
Join @richardbranson in speaking out against this grotesque injustice.https://t.co/Z94D915wnt#BizVsDP #NagaenthranDharmalingam pic.twitter.com/xBb8HeVA0d
— Celia Ouellette (@ouellette_celia) November 8, 2021

I request @govsingapore to HALT ta DEATH PENALTY imposed uponMr. NagaenthranDharmalingam. U cannot execute a person just bcoz he carried DRUGS nd tat in tis modern age, it looks soo CRUEL nd UNCIVILIZED…#DeathPenalty #NagaenthranDharmalingam#SaveNagaenthran
— Al Chandr'U'💜❤ (@CHOLAraja2023) November 9, 2021

Dear Mr @leehsienloong, I respectfully ask you& @govsingapore to grant clemency to #NagaenthranDharmalingam due to be hanged.His #IQ is 69; this used to be categorised as "definite feeble-mindedness" & "moron"- was he REALLY able to understand his actions?https://t.co/zKHcaSDslq
— Fr.James Mather FRSA #StandWithUkraine #LoveENO (@tigerrector) November 9, 2021

As an engineer, when we see a defect in a machine or product, we don't just throw the machine or the product but we will find the root cause to treat the defect to prevent a recurrence.  #NagaenthranDharmalingam
— William Jacob  (@williamjacob88) November 9, 2021

Singapore court on Tuesday stays the execution of #NagaenthranDharmalingam , a Malaysian convicted of drug smuggling for reasons of "common sense and humanity" after confirming he had tested positive for COVID-19, a day before he was due to be hanged. pic.twitter.com/qTs5wmhGRh
— DD India (@DDIndialive) November 9, 2021

“It is completely disheartening that an intellectually disabled man is being punished for a non-violent crime,” said one person who signed the petition. “Neither he nor his family deserve this pain. Please save him.”

The movement has garnered attention on social media, where there is an unusual outpouring of anger and sympathy. In 2009, Nagaenthran was caught crossing into Singapore from Malaysia with 43g (1.5oz) heroin strapped onto his left thigh. According to Singapore’s laws, those caught carrying more than 15g of heroin will be subject to the death penalty.
According to Pearls and Irritations, on 14th November, 2012, the Singapore Parliament approved the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2012 (Act 30 of 2012). The new amendments granted the court the authority to sentence a person guilty of a capital drug offence to life in prison in the following situations:

Where the person was merely a courier and they had been issued with a certificate of substantive assistance by the public prosecutor; or
Where the person was merely a courier and they were suffering from an “abnormality of the mind”.

The new amendment enabled Nagaenthran, who became a courier for another person, to oppose his death on the grounds that he suffered from an “abnormality of the mind.” Nagaenthran moved for a re-sentencing hearing, and the court heard evidence indicating Nagaenthran had borderline IQ, weak executive functioning abilities, ADHD, and an alcohol use problem. Unfortunately, the court determined that this did not meet their legal culpability requirement of “mental aberration.”
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During his trial, he initially said he was coerced into carrying the drugs, but later said he had committed the offence because he needed money. The court said his initial defence was “fabricated”. He was eventually sentenced to death by hanging. In 2015, he appealed to have his sentence commuted to life in prison on the basis that he suffered from an intellectual disability.
In 2017 one psychiatrist, Dr Ken Ung said that Nagaenthran suffered from a mild intellectual disability, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and a drinking disorder – all of which would have “significantly affected his judgement [and] decision making”. In cross-examination, Dr Ung appeared to contradict himself and said Nagaenthran could instead be suffering from borderline intellectual functioning.
While three other psychiatrists told the court that Nagaenthran was not intellectually disabled, one found that his “borderline intelligence may have contributed towards his… agreeing to carry out the offence”.
In the end, the court found that he was not intellectually disabled. A final push for presidential clemency was also rejected last year. Additionally, Nagaenthran’s case has sparked international outrage, albeit with British Virgin chief Richard Branson appealing for mercy. The Virgin group founder often speaks out against the death sentence and also stated that the case highlighted the fatal flaws of the death penalty.

Nagaenthran Dharmalingam’s ordeal in Singapore’s criminal justice system exposes the fatal flaws of the death penalty: https://t.co/LkC1peCYRR #DeathPenalty #NagaenthranDharmalingam pic.twitter.com/p1zBBIyvt2
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) November 8, 2021

“I join many others who are worried about this unfortunate situation in urging Singapore’s President Halimah Yacob to invoke her pardoning powers and save Nagaenthran’s life.” It’d be the right and fair thing to do.
All offences must be punished by a fair and impartial legal system. The death penalty can exacerbate issues and do more harm than it prevents in the first place. Let’s hope and pray that Nagaenthran will be pardoned based on legitimate grounds.
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Ramya Krishnan Might Play Tabu’s Role In ‘Andhadhun’ Tamil Remake!

Bollywood blockbuster Andhadhun will be remade in Tamil. Noted actor and filmmaker Thiagarajan has bagged the remake rights and will be producing the film under his banner with Mohan Raja, the king of remakes, as the director. Mohan Raja a.k.a Jayam Raja has directed several hit remakes in Tamil so far.

Thiagarajan’s son and actor Prashanth will be reportedly reprising Ayushmann Khurrana’s role in the remake and is preparing himself well for the role. Ramya Krishnan has been approached to play Tabu’s role from the original.
It is a very pivotal role in the film and the filmmakers were keen on having Ramya for it and managed to get her dates. The script of this remake is currently being worked on and the director will then finalise the rest of the stars to be cast, say sources.
Andhadhun’s story is about a pianist who gets entangled in the murder of an ex-actor, which forms its crux. Scripted by Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, Yogesh Chandekar and Hemanth Rao, the film has been directed by Sriram Raghavan.  The technical crew of the film included editor Surti, cinematographer KU Mohanan, music directors Amit Trivedi, Raftaar and Girish Nakod and lyricist Jaideep Sahni.
More updates to follow!
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Night Drive Will Get Your Heart-Racing From The Comfort Of Your Couch

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After delivering a string of hits such as Pokkiri Raja, Pulimurugan, and Madhura Raja, director Vysakh has taken it further by coming up with a political thriller flick aptly titled Night Drive that definitely needs to be added to your watch list.
Loosely based on real events, Vysakh’s latest foray tells the story of a couple who become entangled in the arrest of a state minister for gold smuggling. When  the hero (Roshan Mathew) and heroine (Anna Ben) go for a night drive, their primary purpose is to celebrate her birthday on Christmas Eve, but things rapidly turn sour. One thing is for sure where the plot of this flick is expertly crafted to offer twists and turns that leave us with a long smile on our faces.
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Sparkling with wit and warmth, the two lead characters are emotionally engaging and the tension racks up as the lead characters are caught in a problem which involves the minister’s gold smuggling issue.
Shaji Kumar’s camera has been able to make ‘Night Drive’ more enjoyable by creating beautiful night scenes. Ranjin Raj’s music also plays a crucial role in making the film more thrilling. The background music of the climax scene is something to be noted.
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With amazing performances from the casts along with Abhilash Pillai’s snappy written script, one thing is for sure that this suspenseful yarn is full of great lines and has enough intensity to keep you on your toes, but the ending feels a little hollow; the key question is ‘What happens after this?’
It can be crucial to create a suspenseful thriller setup for a single night since the screenplay has to be very precise. It came to the writer’s surprise as the movie somehow doesn’t slow down at any point, but it does keep you on the edge of your seat. The twists and turns are spectacular, though a little predictable and over the top.
Thumbs up to the entire team!
Watch the trailer here:

The movie is on Netflix right now. Binge yourselves!
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Seremban Indian Couple Arrested For Suicide ‘Role Play’

A couple has been detained in connection with a video that went viral on social media showing a family allegedly consuming poison. Recently, a video has emerged on Facebook where a married couple hailing from Seremban depict drinking poison along with their nine month old baby boy dubbed as a suicide ‘role play.’
For others, it might not be a big deal: But this is not the right way to send a message!
In the 16-minute-and-three-seconds video, a man is seen expressing his dissatisfaction with government officials’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as how the issue is causing people stress and leading them to depression.
Reuben George, and his wife, 29 are both facing charges in relation to publishing content that can potentially cause public fear. The sensitive content has created outrage on social media, followed by backlashes after the video was circulated online on 12th July.

The video shows three members of a family drinking (allegedly) poison due to depression, and the man also questioned the government’s efforts in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also urged the government to take drastic actions to tackle the issue, which is causing stress and depression among the public, which has contributed to high suicide rates in Malaysia in just months.

My personal view is, we have to be very mindful and careful on what we’re sharing on social media because you never know when something could come back not only to ruin your life, but those who have been influenced by your postings. Even the smallest mistakes, which may seem fine at the time, can have terrible consequences when you least expect them.

According to Seremban district police chief ACP Mohd Said Ibrahim, George said that he had lost his job due to the pandemic and was now relying on e-hailing for an income.
The case is currently under investigation for “publishing content that may cause public fear and alarm” under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code, “causing physical and emotional distress to a child” under Section 31(1) of the Child Act, and “misusing network facilities” under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act.
On the other end, Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Commissioner, Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan stated that his department had received the information on the video that was posted on Reuben George’s Facebook page and that the incident had been taken into serious effect.
Source: TheSunDaily
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Suriya’s First-Look In ‘Soorarai Pottru’ Is Out!

The first-look of Suriya’s upcoming film with Sudha Kongara titled Soorarai Pottru was released on Sunday. The poster shows Suriya jumping with his arms wide open above a boulder, while the city lies far behind him. The film is expected to be released in Summer 2020.
The actor sports a muscular look in the poster of the film that is reportedly based on the life of Captain GR Gopinath – founder of the budget airline Air Deccan.

Here's Maara.. An ordinary man with an extraordinary dream!#SooraraiPottruFirstLook #AakaasamNeeHaddhuRa#SudhaKongara @gvprakash @nikethbommi @Aparnabala2 @editorsuriya @jacki_art @rajsekarpandian @guneetm @SuperAalif @SakthiFilmFctry @gopiprasannaa @PoornimaRamasw1 pic.twitter.com/QwDNCGgFMN
— Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) November 10, 2019

Produced by Suriya’s 2D Entertainment, the film marks the southern debut of well-known Bollywood producer Guneet Monga, who will be co-producing this project. The film, which marks the first-time collaboration of Suriya and Sudha, has music by GV Prakash Kumar, who has already composed all the songs for the album.
When the film’s title was revealed in April this year, the poster had the actor in a typical shirt and dhoti outfit against the background of a gigantic aeroplane. Apparently, Sudha had pitched the story of Soorarai Pottru nearly three years ago but Suriya couldn’t immediately give his nod because he was occupied with multiple commitments.
The film also stars Telugu veteran actor Mohan Babu and Malayalam actor Aparna Balamurali. Last seen on screen in a cameo in Savitri biopic Mahanati, it is rumoured that Mohan Babu plays the antagonist in Soorarai Pottru.
International stunt choreographer Greg Powell, who is known for his work in films such as Skyfall and Bourne Ultimatum has choreographed stunts in this film.
Related:  Vetrimaaran Came Up With "Vaadivaasal" Update And Something Exciting Is BrewingSuriya who was last seen in Kaappaan expected to join hands with filmmaker Bala for a third time, having previously worked together in Nandha and Pithamagan. Apparently, the film will also star Arya and Atharvaa in crucial roles. An official announcement regarding the project is expected to be made very soon.

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