Lunar Eclipse 2022: Common Indian Myths That You Should Know

How many of you are excited as me to witness this phenomenal event today?
The topics about the eclipse automatically will grasp anyone’s full attention as it is considered one of the phenomenal events that happen outside the world which can be experienced by the Earth’s residents.
During the eclipse, the Moon will enter the Umbra, which is the darkest part of the Earth’s shadow. Then the Moon will turn reddish in colour and this is called a Blood Moon phenomenon.
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Every Malaysian will be able to observe the rare ‘Blood Moon’ Lunar Eclipse later today, from 4.02pm to 9.56pm. According to the National Space Agency, the phenomenon can be seen in five continents around the world namely Asia, Australia, North America, South America, as well as northern and eastern parts of Europe.
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However, the incredible phenomenon cannot be seen in Malaysia at the beginning of the penumbra and partial eclipse phase because it occurs when the Moon is below the horizon.
The people from Peninsular Malaysia have the opportunity to witness the phenomenon during the maximum eclipse phase, 7pm until the penumbra eclipse phase ends at 21:56:08 while the residents of Sabah and Sarawak are able to witness the phenomenon when the Moon begins to rise on the eastern horizon when it begins to experience a full eclipse phase
The best time for Malaysians to observe the last eclipses of the year is likely to be at 7pm.
With that being said, we all know that Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan holds great significance in Indian Tradition. The lunar eclipse is believed to impact people’s health and lives in an adverse way with its occurrence.
Here are some common myths that people believe about the Lunar Eclipse or Chandra Grahan:
Chanting Holy Mantras
Chanting mantras and singing devotional songs will be practised during the eclipse as it protects one from the evil effects.
Adding Thulasi leaf to the drinking water
Foods with anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, such as tulsi and haldi, are encouraged to be added to all the meals you consume on the day of the eclipse.
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Watching Chandra Grahan with naked eyes can harm your eyesight
It is said that witnessing the lunar eclipse with the naked eye can impact eye health and eyesight. While watching a solar eclipse with the naked eye, can affect your eyes as the rays might be strong during this time, nothing of that sort happens during a lunar eclipse. However, it is advisable to see the lunar eclipse through glasses, lenses and telescopes.
Pregnant Women must not come out during the lunar eclipse
Pregnant women are often advised to stay at home and not to come out as lunar eclipses are believed to affect the health of the unborn child and can result in deformity. However, it’s all just a myth and does not have any scientific backup.
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One should not eat during the eclipses
We have often heard our parents and grandparents prohibiting us from consuming any food items during eclipses. Myths say that eating and drinking during that time can lead to indigestion.
Worshipping or touching gods is strictly prohibited
Worshipping or touching gods is strictly prohibited during this period. Even temple doors usually stay closed during eclipses.
One must take bath right after the lunar eclipse ends
Another popular myth says that bathing and washing hair right after the eclipse wash off the impact of the negative impact of lunar eclipses.
The wound takes a longer time to heal during the lunar eclipse
If one gets hurt or causes any wound during the eclipse, it is believed to last for a lifetime or take longer than usual. However, recovery of any would depend on the body cells, and not on eclipses.
Intercourse is prohibited during lunar eclipse occurrence
According to the Hindu shastras, this act is considered to be an extremely inauspicious one, and consequently, eclipses are believed to be a sign of a bad omen.

So set your alarms and buckle up to witness the last total lunar eclipse of the year
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Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy Review: An Epic Premise Let Down by a Not-So-Epic Script

It’s the 1800s. The Brits have long occupied, colonized and enslaved India. They’re arseholes who believe the world belongs at their feet because they’re of lighter skin. Their inflated, merciless taxes have left many communities starving, impoverished and suffering. The sons of bi*ches threaten to pass a new law that would allow the red coats to rape the newlywed Indian brides.
And then the birth of a chosen one.
A baby who arose from the dead like a deity from a Hindu epic. A child who grew up to be a highly intelligent man, an excellent strategist on the battlefield and possess the strength, agility and vigour of an Indian Mass hero. A leader and warrior who united clans all over India and started a glorious rebellion against the dastardly Brits. Just like Mel Gibson did with Braveheart, Surender Reddy has blended history and fantasy to give us a film — Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy — of epic scope and sweep. It’s a shame that the screenplay isn’t nearly as epic.

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This is a Chiranjeevi show all the way. And that doesn’t necessarily have to be an issue, especially since the Telugu Megastar is very charismatic. The problem is that almost none of the screentime he has is dedicated to smaller moments that gradually build, nor character moments that help us connect with him as a human being. Looking back at Baahubali, the first act is littered with these moments. We see Shividu (Prabhas) bickering with his adopted mother. We see him interact with the people of his tiny community. We see him obsessed with scaling up a waterfall, we see his mother trying to extinguish that desire of his. It’s only at the 15th-minute mark do we get the spine-chilling scene where he lifts up the Siva Lingam over his shoulders. But even this moment isn’t heroic — there’s an air of mystery around it.
In Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, the entire first act consists of some sort of hero-worship moment. He’s seen holding his breath underwater in an admittedly cool shot, and Lakshmi (Tamannah), while first shocked, later starts follows him around adoringly. Then we get a scene where a bunch of Indian clan leaders are trying to sabotage a festival that Narasimha had organized by unleashing some bulls. You would hope that this scene would lead to something more profound and political, but this too is just a platform for hero worship. The slow-mo shot of Tamannah just standing there like the bimbo she played in Sura while Narasimha swoops in and saves her and then rides a horse and does some typical mass-y stuff to prevent all the bulls from falling off a cliff. More lovey-dovey looks from Tamannah.
And that’s what we get throughout the film. We get scenes of people in trouble — a burning house, an elderly villager who’s forced to run by the Brits, etc — and it’s immediately followed by Narasimha appearing at the very last second and saving the day. I’ll admit that if you’re an ardent Chiranjeevi fan who bought a ticket for the sole purpose of screaming and jumping and whistling your lungs dry, this film is more than a bang for your buck. But for the rest of us who went in hoping for an absorbing narrative and interesting characters, the film can get tiring really quickly.

The film has a stellar cast — Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, Amitabh Bachchan, Jagapathi Babu, Sudeep — but all of them are given less than supporting roles to play. Amitabh is a bearded man who says words that only sound wise and philosophical because of Bachchan’s deep and magnetic voice. Nayanthara’s character can be summed up in two words: “beautiful” and “child-bearer.” I think the script that was given to Vijay Sethupathi read, “wear a white cloth, carry a sword and be Vijay Sethupathi.” The only standout supporting character is Sudeep’s. He plays the slightly morally ambiguous Jack Sparrow-esque character far better than Aamir Khan in Thugs of Hindostan.
The lack of exploration of these characters become blatantly obvious when sometimes the film treats the death and betrayal of certain characters as something paramount. At one point, Narasimha catches someone betraying him and threatens to execute the traitor. The film wants us to react as if it’s ‘The Red Wedding’ from Game of Thrones but all we can do is scratch our heads and go, “Wait… who is this guy? He’s whose son?”

Sye Raa also has no sense of time or geography. Somewhere at the start of the film, we get this huge exposition dump telling us about the various places and their various clan leaders. But we don’t feel the vastness of India. We don’t feel how long it takes for a character to travel from one place to another (refer to part about Narasimha just popping up here, there and everywhere). Oh, and while the British characters do despicable acts, the actors who play them seem to be performing like their caricatures in a Disney channel movie.
The film isn’t terrible by any stretch of the imagination. R. Rathnavelu’s cinematography is stunning. The action sequences are wonderfully choreographed, shot and rendered, although at times stylistically inconsistent (some seem to come out of the books of Baahubali, some mirror Zack Snyder’s hyper-stylised slow-mo-speed ramping). There are scenes that gave me goosebumps, like the one where a little kid has a fist full of rice and refuses to let it go despite threats and beatings from the Brits, but the film rarely lingers on these moments and allow us to feel the emotional weight of these circumstances. We just quickly move on to the next scene and the scene and the next scene, so much so that by the end of it, everything becomes a blur in your memory. ‘O Sye Raa’ is a fantastic, hair-raising song and Tamannaah performs her heart and soul out to such a degree that she almost stole the entire film. But when the song ended, I turned to my plus one and whispered, “Imagine the tears that would’ve been flowing down our cheeks right now if all the scenes that preceded it were nearly as magnificent.”

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WATCH: Nehsan Selvaraj’s Damailah Engkau

Malaysian journalist turned singer Nehsan Selvaraj launched his first-ever Malay single Damailah Engkau last week.
Sharon Paul has composed the music for this single while the lyrics were penned by renowned poet Shah Shamshiri.
Nehsan took part in Astro’s Tamil debate competition, Neengalum Nirubaragalam and later became a newscaster for Bernama.
Check out the official announcement made by the singer himself

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“DAMAILAH ENGKAU” now available in all online platforms!!!!.Wonderful composition by Sharon Paul and lyrics my greatest poet Shah Shamshiri..Share and tag your friends!.#damailahengkau #nehsan #nehsanselvaraj #nehsanselvarajofficial #singer pic.twitter.com/bl0fnplOIx
— Nehsanselvaraj 🇲🇾🇦🇪 (@nehsanselvaraj) March 13, 2020

Produced by Fantast Production and directed by Dannyhan Miskam, the music video features Nehsan and Lofea Yusoff.
Congratulations, Nehsan!

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FIR; A Well Made Spine-Tingling Crime Thriller With Smart Twists

It’s true that screenplay is the life of a film!
The film revolves around Irfan Ahmed (Vishnu Vishal), a Chemical Engineer, who is falsely accused of being an ISIS terrorist named Abu Bakkar Abdullah responsible for deadly terrorist strikes in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Hyderabad, India. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) believes that Irfan Ahmed is the terrorist that they’ve been tracking down for a long time.
Is Irfan Ahmed a terrorist? Is he a naive young man? If that’s the case, how does he prove his honesty and integrity? These questions will be addressed throughout the film.
To make the film feel extremely real, Manu Anand, the filmmaker brilliantly integrates real-life terror incidents, particularly the Easter Sunday Colombo blasts. Irfan’s transformation into a suspect is also nicely portrayed. We can see how prejudice plays a big part in this. At one point, a protagonist informs Irfan that he has received substantial attention because of his name, and you would eventually realise that this is true.
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Packed with solid punch dialogues, the film keeps the screenplay racy, but it also stays consistently gripping, despite the presence of over a dozen significant characters.
Another important aspect of the film is the terrorism theme, which is rarely portrayed in Tamil cinema. FIR is one of the best commercial films in this space since it does it with finesse and without going overboard with the approach. This film made us hold our breath for the majority of it fast-paced, nail-biting tension that builds thanks to Vishnu Vishal’s incredible performance. He needs a pat on the back tho!
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One of the major centrepieces in the film will be the female characters which were played by Raiza Wilson, Reba Monica John, and Manjima Mohan.  All of them have significant roles to play, with each of them making an impression in a highly unconventional role.
The background score is highly energetic, supporting the dark tone of the visuals, fast-paced editing transports us to the world of crime. The cinematography is top notch giving a grey shade to the whole flick.
Watch the full trailer below:

Worth the watch!
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Raadhika Sarathkumar Celebrates Her Birthday On The Sets Of ‘Vaanam Kottatum’

The queen of Tamil daytime television turned 56 a couple of days ago and she celebrated doing what she loves the most.
Raadhika Sarathkumar who is an actor, producer and founder of Radaan Mediaworks India Limited had a low-key celebration with cast members and production crew on the sets of Mani Ratnam’s Vaanam Kottatum. She is seen surrounded by her production family as she new the candles of her cake. Under the direction of newcomer Dhanasekharan, the film sees Vikram Prabhu, Aishwarya Rajesh, Radikaa, Sarath Kumar, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Madonna Sebastian in the lead.
Here are some photos around Raadhika’s birthday celebrations:

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Canada Sets An Example By Prioritising Mental Health Care During Covid-19!

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a press statement that the government has agreed to invest C$240mil (RM734.32mil) to develop virtual care and mental health tools for residents to better cope with the consequences of Covid-19.
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He mentioned that these funds will be used mainly to create new digital platforms and applications to give Canadians strategies to manage stress or support from a procurement professional.
The online virtual care will be designed in a way to help stop the spread of the virus, which has officially infected nearly 60,000 people and resulted in more than 3,750 deaths in Canada.
Justin Trudeau also said,
“By helping doctors run appointments online, you can stay safe at home while getting care, and our hospitals can stay focused on those who need it most,”

Several Canadian provinces, including the two most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic – Ontario and Quebec – have announced a progressive return to work and the reopening of schools in the coming weeks. Health authorities say they are reasonably optimistic about controlling the outbreak.
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Malaysian Jayashree Maran is in the Top 20 of Super Singer Junior 7!

Remember the Super Singer Junior auditions that were held in Kuala Lumpur by Star Vijay Malaysia late last year? They’ve paid off because a Malaysian contestant has made it to Super Singer Junior 7!
12-year-old Jayashree Maran has made us all proud by making it to the top 20 of Super Singer Junior 7. The Melaka lass is currently in India for the filming of the show. This is the first time a Malaysian contestant has been selected for the show.`

Super Singer Junior 7 premieres tonight on Vijay TV. The show will air at 8 pm IST every Saturday and Sunday. The singing competition is judged by singers Shankar Mahadevan, Chitra, Kalpana Raghavendar and Nakul. Priyanka Deshpande and Ma Ka Pa Anand will be reprising their roles as the show’s hosts.
Malaysia is now a force to be reckoned with, thanks to the immense amount of talent we have here. We are so excited for young Jayashree!

The first episode of Super Singer Junior 7 will air on Vijay TV tonight at 8.00 pm IST.
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Outdoor Activities In Malaysia To Add Into Your Bucket List

For those who simply want to satisfy their cravings for extreme adventure or are dying to brace their fears and try something new, you have come to the right place. Here are a wide range of outdoor activities for you to look forward to in Malaysia. There are numerous things to explore and enjoy with your family and friends between the depths of the sea and the heights of the clouds.
Flyboarding
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Flyboarding is one of Malaysia’s more unconventional adventure activities. Flyboarding is a water activity when people stand in the water on a board with a high pressured jetpack strapped to their back. Streams of water rain down on the rider, propelling them into the air. Basically, flyboarding involves two people, one will be riding the jet ski and another will be on the board. It might be scary as it sounds but this relatively unique activity would be worth trying at least once in your lifetime.
Location: Marina Putrajaya
Hot Air Ballooning
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Hot air ballooning is a fun air riding activity in which a wicker basket is attached to a huge balloon, containing a fire burner in which flame is mainly used to control the up and down movement of the balloon. The flame of the burner is raised if it wants to fly high, the flame will be reduced to land upon landing. However, the movement of the balloon is also supported by the weather conditions. Pretty cool right! In Malaysia, there are a few locations where you can have amazing experiences by getting up in the air before sunrise for a very magnificent and dramatic view.
Location: Putrajaya, Damansara
Microlight
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A microlight is a small plane that may carry one or two passengers and is powered by a small engine. Microlighting evolved from hang gliding as it is added to an engine. A microlight is a powerful aircraft that can go at speeds of up to 110 kilometers per hour. In Malaysia, ensure that you will have an unforgettable experience to soar through the skies like a bird and take in a panoramic view. Availability is dependent on the weather conditions, so check the clouds before embarking on this flying adventure, When you are up in the air, don’t forget to capture and save the amazing moment.
Location: Sepang Gold Coast, Melaka, Langkawi Island
Bungee Jumping
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If you are intimidated by heights, then this is for you, Bungee jumping is an action packed leisure sport that includes individuals jumping head-first from a towering structure while wearing an elastic cord around their feet. Tall structures of this type of jumps require one to jump from buildings, cranes, bridges, or even a helicopter. One of the most exhilarating activities in Malaysia is bungee jumping. You are only a few steps away from experiencing a strong adrenaline surge in a few well known locations in Malaysia. You can leap from a height like above sea level, which provides an exciting experience. First timers, if you think you want to overcome your fear of heights yeah you heard me, then this is the right activity for you.
Location: Sunway Lagoon, Kuala Kubu Bahru
White Water Rafting
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White water rafting is a water activity in which between 4 to 8 people will be carried down a river’s white water rapids in an inflatable raft. River rafting on the white water is an adventure activity with varied levels of difficulty as beginners are usually accompanied by experienced rafting guides, Usually, white water rafting will take one to three days to finish. It is definitely worth it for you to get an unforgettable experience, as you will be treated to beautiful views.
Related:  Malaysian Silambam Porr Kalai Athletes Win Big At The Indonesia's 3rd Invitational Global Silambam ChampionshipLocation: Kampar river, Pangkor Island, Ulu Slim river, and Kuala Kubu Bahru river
Paragliding
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Paragliding is an air activity where individuals take off from the ground at a higher place, equipped with a seated harness, as they use their body and control provided to maintain the speed and land by their own. Well, you can enjoy the excitement of paragliding while taking in the breathtaking views from the skies. Although a paraglider does not have an engine, it may nonetheless fly for hours and cover hundreds of kilometers. In Malaysia, there are numerous excellent spots for paragliding where you can spend one to two hours in the air.
Location: Bukit Jugra, Gunung Jerai, Bukit Bubus, Pedas, Bukit Kokol, Gunung Ledang, Kuala Kubu Bharu, and Ranau.
Scuba Diving
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Scuba diving is an underwater activity in which you can explore the sea below and you will be given appropriate equipment to maintain your breathing system. On your scuba diving experiences in Malaysia, you will find tropical beaches, infinite reefs, crystal blue waters, friendly turtles, and even some shipwrecks. Mostly scuba diving are organised at tourist spots such as beaches and islands, For your information, in most regions, you can do scuba diving all year, although the greatest time to go underwater sightseeing is from April to December. There are plenty of locations in Malaysia for you to go and experience the abundant marine life.
Location: Sipadan Island, Mabul Island, Kapalai Island, Lankayan Island, Layang – Layang Island, Mataking Island, Pom Island, Sibuan Island, Redang Island, Leng Tengah Island, Tenggol Island, Tioman Island, Perhentian Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park
Skydiving
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Skydiving is an activity which allows you to float in the air with the help of a professional diver and you will be attached with a parachute and jump from an airplane or higher place and before landing. Skydiving is one of Malaysia’s most popular outdoor activity. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced skydiver, soaring into the Malaysian skies will be an unforgettable experience. If you are really interested in skydiving, then there are a few best locations around Peninsular Malaysia where you can go and experience skydiving. You don’t have too worry as professional skydivers will offer you all the necessary equipment as well as a visual aid to commemorate your exhilarating dive. Keep in the mind that skydiving is a seasonal activity that is strongly reliant on weather.
Location: Langkawi Island, Johor (Segamat), and Selangor (Kuala Kubu Bharu)
Hope you have the best time and satisfy your cravings for extreme adventure!
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MRT Putrajaya Line Phase 1 Is Now In Operation In Hopes To Smoothen Road Traffic

Good news to all commuters! A brand new MRT line has launched to ease our burden.
The first phase of the MRT Putrajaya Line was launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob yesterday. The MRT Putrajaya Line Phase 1 which is also known as MRT 2, is made up of the entire Putrajaya Line and covers a 17.5km stretch consisting of 12 new stations.
Passengers from the MRT Kajang Line can switch to MRT Putrajaya Line seamlessly with the same level platform at Kwasa Damansara station and the following interchange between MRT Kajang Line and Putrajaya Line is at Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), which also allows seamless transfers.
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These are the 12 brand new stations that will be operating soon;
 Stesen Kwasa Damansara
 Stesen Kampung Selamat
 Stesen Sungai Buloh
 Stesen Damansara Damai
 Stesen Sri Damansara Barat
 Stesen Sri Damansara Sentral
 Stesen Sri Damansara Timur
 Stesen Metro Prima
 Stesen Kepong Baru
 Stesen Jinjang
 Stesen Sri Delima
 Stesen Kampung Batu
Most of the stations are equipped with a park-and-ride facility. The exceptions are Kampung Selamat, Kepong Baru, Sri Delima and Kampung Batu.
Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd operation control centre head Zamri Talib said 14 trains would serve the route during peak hours. “During the off-peak time, there will be eight trains servicing the line in both directions,” he said during a media preview at the MRT Depot in Sungai Buloh.
In addition, Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Ramli Shafie hopes that the new line would help alleviate traffic congestion in the city.
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Legendary Musician SP Balasubrahmanyam Passes Away At 74; His Music Will Live Forever

Today -25th September 2020, the global Indian community grieves a world renowned singer!
Legendary singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, aged 74, breathed his last today at MGM Healthcare Hospital, Chennai. SPB  sir was showing signs of improvement for the past couple of weeks, however his health condition had deteriorated further on 23rd September after being hospitalised for nearly two months.

His son, SP Charan, addressed the media and said, “My dad breathed his last at 1:04 pm. Thank you all for your prayers. He is everyone’s property. My dad will be alive until you are there.”
After testing positive for the novel coronavirus, SPB sir was in good condition till August 13. His condition worsened that night after which he was put on a ventilator. For over a month, he was on ECMO and ventilator support. On September 13, he tested negative for the novel coronavirus. Doctors said the singer, who was on the road to recovery, suffered a brain haemorrhage. He was then put on maximal life support. A day later, he passed away.
The veteran singer has won six national awards. His won his first award for the song ‘Om Kaara Naadhanu’ in the Telugu movie Sankarabaranam. He was also awarded the Padma Shri in 2001 and the Padma Bhushan in 2011.
SP Balasubrahmanyam’s untimely demise has come as a huge shock for the South Indian music and film industry. Celebrities and fans are shocked to know that the singer with an infectious smile is no more. They have been taking to social media to share their grief.
Indian celebrities that have expressed their sorrow and sadness over the sudden loss of the singer include bollywood actor Akshay Kumar who composed a solemn tweet below:

Deeply saddened to hear about the demise of Balasubrahmanyam ji.Just a few months back I’d interacted with him during a virtual concert in this lockdown..he seemed hale,hearty & his usual legendary self…life is truly unpredictable. My thoughts & prayers with his family🙏🏻#RIPSPB pic.twitter.com/NytdM7YhBL
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) September 25, 2020

Meanwhile, South Indian actors and actresses also took to their social media accounts to express their tribute to the late singer including Dhanush who tweeted:

Rip SPB sir 💔💔the voice which will echo in everyone’s house forever, a family member in every household. Ur voice and U will continue to live with us for generations to come. My condolences to his family and dear ones. Thank you sir for everything sir. you will be dearly missed
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) September 25, 2020

Actress Trisha took to her Twitter handle to express a moving tribute on the loss of the singer: “Dearest SPB sir, This feels like such a personal loss. I am honoured and proud to have been part of films in which you sung. Thank you for the music. Legends are forever.” #RIPSPB
South Indian film director Mohan Raja tweeted:

Have never felt so broken . Have never lived a single day without cherishing your voice. You are always a part of US #RipSPB sir
— Mohan Raja (@jayam_mohanraja) September 25, 2020

Superstar Rajinikath took to his twitter to share an emotional farewell:

#RIP Balu sir … you have been my voice for many years … your voice and your memories will live with me forever … I will truly miss you … pic.twitter.com/oeHgH6F6i4
— Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) September 25, 2020

We celebrate the legend with this heart warming video:

We at Varnam are deeply saddened by the passing of SPB sir and express our deepest condolences to his family during this time of bereavement.
Your legacy and music will live on for generations! Rest in Heaven, SPB sir!
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Brothers Help with Spring Cleaning, Donate Toys & Books to the Needy

In light of the MCO school’s closure, two young brothers P. Sacheen, 10, and P. Rovan, eight, utilised their free time by collecting books, toys and stationery for other children in need.
“We had a spring cleaning session with help from our mother a few weeks ago and found a lot of books and toys that other children may enjoy having,”
“We told our parents that we wanted to start a project and collect more items to give away and they were receptive to our idea,” said Sacheen when met at his house in Bandar Putra in Kulai here.

He said they spread the word about their project on social media and received pre-loved books, toys, clothes, and basic school necessities from others.
“Our mother helped us set up a Facebook page so that we could tell more people about our project. Many have come forward to support our initiative by donating items,” he said, adding that some of the donations were from strangers.
He said they had collected nine boxes of books and lots of toys and stationery for the children. Rovan said that he was looking forward to seeing the smiles on other children’s faces when they received the items.
“We spend a few hours every day to arrange the items into small bags or boxes to give away,” he said.
Their mother R. Chitra, 41, said she was proud of her children’s willingness to help those in need. “I was happy when they said they wanted to donate their things to other children. I encouraged them and was supportive. I also helped spread the word to collect more items,” she said.
Chitra said she had identified several families who would benefit from the donations. “We will distribute the items next week and hope to reach out to about 30 children in the Kulai area,” she said.
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First Indian Heritage Museum In Penang Holds Fond Memories From 1920’s Malaya

A state cherished for its rich history and a place close to the hearts of Malaysians and fellow foreigners for its warm welcoming culture, most delicious food and the ever humble people is none other than Penang.
The island’s Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has taken great measures in preserving and valuing the multi-cultural society in Malaysia, and one of such measure is the establishment of the first ever Penang Indian Heritage Museum.
This is Malaysia’s first museum of its kind, entirely based on the Rich heritage of the Local Indian community!

The Penang Hindu Endowments Board (PHEB) said this museum is an anthropology in George Town, residing in the PHEB building along Macalister Lane. If you’re in Penang, this museum should be on top of your must visit places list. The museum, is indeed a living monument of the Malaysian Indian community, depicting our culture and heritage richly!
 The museum was established by the PHEB in support of Mr & Mrs Prakash Jakathesan ‘s private collections, which holds the vast majority of the antique displays.
The items on display range from a variety of ancient items used by our ancestors, such as household items to kitchenware and furniture, to collective items such as kids toys, office supplies and even tickets for buses and cruise liners.
The highlight of this museum lies in its artefacts dated all the way from the 1920s ever since the Indian community from India stepped foot onto Malayan land.
Tim’s Everywhere
Tim’s Everywhere
The museum is a must visit site for every Malaysian Indian, cause it depicts the journey of our ancestors from India who journeyed to make a life for themselves to Malaya, then.
It also equally features traditional items used by our ancestors all the way through picture and display portraits of the Indian police officers that served during the British colonisation period to the various rubber estates Kanganis’ portraits.
Penang Indian Heritage Museum
Collectively, we would be able to witness a glimpse of what would represent the attributes of the Indian culture that has definitely evolved over the years with its ever growing revolution.
Penang Hindu Endowments Board
So folks, once the Covid-19 pandemic slows down and travel slowly resumes, do take some time off and make your way to the museum and reminisce the memories of the ever green Indian traditions and living culture.
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Bigg Boss 2: Kamal Haasan Reveals Why He Named His Daughter ‘Shruthi’

Kamal Haasan’s talented and extremely beautiful daughter, Shruthi Haasan, made a special appearance on hit reality TV show, Bigg Boss 2.
Bigg Boss 2 anchor Kamal Haasan unveiled the trailer for his latest and much-awaited movie, Vishwaroopam 2. The trailer was unveiled to the audience present during the weekend show, as well as to the 16 contestants on Bigg Boss 2.

Shruthi Hassan made a special guest appearance to sing a duet with her father, in line with the trailer launch. Shruthi looked absolutely stunning in a black long sleeved top and white skirt, sporting a pearl necklace.

After her performance, Kamal Haasan told the audience that he and his wife named her Shruthi because they wanted her to grow up to be a great singer – and it became true. He complimented his daughter’s singing and told her that she the pride of the family.
Honestly, her performance was so beautiful, we didn’t know she could sing like that!
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Sarkar’s Legal Battle Finally Settled

The legal battle that ensued after an assistant director claimed that his work was plagiarized and used for Sarkar is finally settled. Writer/assistant director Varun Rajendran claimed that Sarkar’s story replicated his work, Sengol, which he submitter to the Writer’s Union in 2007.
A R Murugadoss issued a statement yesterday, stating that he will give Mr Rajendran the title credit he requested for, as a token of appreciation.

“Greetings to the everyone, as usual, there are a lot of rumors spreading all across. So I have come forward to give a clarification. Respected director Bhagyaraj sir called me and said that the crux of my film Sarkar was similar to that of an assistant director’s.
Apart from the basic crux, there is nothing common between my story and his. But just because, an assistant has registered this crux in writer’s association ten years back, I have agreed to add an appreciation note at the beginning of Sarkar. But Sarkar’s story, screenplay, dialogues and direction are by AR Murugadoss, there is no change in that. Happy Diwali.”
Varun Rajendran, on the other hand has addressed the issue as well and now says that Sengol is a symbol of his dedication to actor Vijay.

“I did not want a ban on Sarkar, I didn’t come to court to stop Sarkar’s release. I just wanted due recognition. I wrote this story in 2004 for Vijay. When I approached director SA Chandrasekhar and tried to work with Vijay, the film did not materialize for some reason.
But SA Chandrasekhar sir is the whole reason for this protest. SA Chandrasekhar sir is the one who taught me how to fight and I only fought for my recognition. I did not ask for a ban or seek any monetary benefits. All I wanted was a recognition and I am happy that Sarkar team is recognizing my contribution.
On the occasion of Diwali, I present my Sengol story as a gift to Vijay, Vijay fans and SA Chandrasekhar sir’s family. Thank You.”
Looks like a happy ending in the nick of time. Will Sarkar itself be as controversial? Only one way to find out. Sarkar releases November 6th in cinemas nationwide.
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Thisaigal TV and Santhanar Dronachariyar Make NoxInfluncers’ Top 100 YouTubers

Thisaigal TV Malaysia and Santhanar Dronachariyar have made it onto NoxInfluncers Top 100 YouTubers in Malaysia. Both Malaysian Tamil YouTube channels are in the top 20 of the list.
Thisaigal TV Malaysia’s YouTube channel has more than 77,000 subscribers and 2.15 million viewers.
Santhanar Dronachariyar created his YouTube channel in 2019. The talented YouTuber has an amazing mix of content on his channel that ranges from homegrown music to life hacks, and just about everything else in between.

Check out the full list of NoxInfluncers Top 100 YouTubers People & Blogs Channels here.
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Rames Harikrishnasamy Is A Malaysian Digital Artist Who Brings Hindu Deities to Life

Ever wondered what a young Lord Shiva would have looked like? Wonder no more!
Baby Lord Shiva by Rames Harikrishnaswamy
Being the first Malaysian to be recognized as Adobe’s Creative Influencer, Rames Harikrishnasamy has carved a colourful career for himself; turning a hobby into a highly successful endeavor that has gained him raving fans from across the globe.
Adobe’s Creative Influencer, Rames Harikrishnaswamy
Rames is a self-taught digital artist who draws inspiration from his daily life, turning less-than-appealing images into astounding visuals that resemble scenes from a James Cameron movie. His works of art have been shared thousands of times on social media platforms, printed on canvas and even turned into tattoos!

“Just keep going”
When Rames first got his hands on Adobe Photoshop, he was still working towards a degree in IT. “It was a silly ambition. I was amazed by how people would Photoshop a T-Rex at their wedding or images of them ‘rubbing shoulders’ with international celebrities. So, I decided to give it a go”.
Rames working on his digital art
Back then, Rames knew very little about Photoshop and its zillion feature keys. “I saw a lot of my friends ambitiously purchase the software, determined to learn how to use it and then just end up giving up in a couple of days. Others would admit themselves in to expensive Photoshop classes, acquire the necessary skills and then never use it ever again”, Rames said.
Determined to learn Photoshop, Rames started by clicking on each feature key on the Photoshop panel and made notes on their functions. “Going through all the keys took me more than a week. It was a dull process but I never gave up. After that, I started manipulating some simple images. And the rest, as they say, was history”.
Why Hindu Deities?
“I have been told time and time again that images of Hindu deities won’t take me places. Manipulating other images were more likely to be recognised. In every artists’ career, there will come a time when you are faced with the dilemma of staying true to your craft or doing what is known to work best. Neither is a bad option; it will just lead you down different paths. I decided to stay true to my craft”.
The Ultimate Recycler and Rejuvenator of All Existence – Lord Shiva morphing into Lord Nataraja
Rames, however, did not stop his imaginations from going wild when creating images of Hindu deities.
Maa Kali by Rames
When Rames released a photo manipulation of Goddess Durga in a fierce avatar, Rames cleverly used an image of Gal Gadot in her role as Marvel’s Wonder Woman as stock image for his art. The image drew global attention from art lovers and Marvel fans.
Gal Gadot as Goddess Durga Devi
“It was a dream come true for me”
Every year, Adobe recognizes a handful of creatives from around the world with the highly acclaimed Adobe Creative Influencer Award. The award recipients are invited to the annual Adobe MAX Insiders conference in Los Angeles, California, and serve as the eyes and ears on the ground for the digital art community.

When Rames learned that his art earned him the title of Creative Influencer for two years in a row, he was beyond thrilled. “It was a dream come true for me, which also included an all-expense paid trip to Los Angeles to share my craft to some of the best digital artists from around the world. I couldn’t believe it was really happening”.
“I have been honing my skills in Photoshop for many years now. No matter how busy life got, I always allocated at least an hour to work on my craft”. Rames leads a team of creatives at a multinational company. Even with his busy schedule, Rames certainly makes time to reach through the depths of his imagination to create the next best piece of art. If there is one thing we can learn from Rames’ achievement is that consistency is key!
Lhea In Wonderland
Sharenting (a term coined for parents who share images of their kids on social media) has become the reality of the modern day parenting. When his daughter was born, Rames made it a mission to take little Lhea on adventures using his photo manipulation skills.
Rames with his wife, Jamuna, and daughter, Lhea
Lhea has now “touched the moon”, “flown across The Milky Way” and “fed a giraffe from her window”, thanks to her father’s impeccable skills. “When we were pregnant with Lhea, my wife and I were already planning on all the images we wanted to create for our biggest blessing”.
Lhea Rames getting lessons about the Solar System
Rames’ next work of art could be anything between finding an ancient carving of Lord
Hanuman in a hidden cave or Baby Lhea bravely scaling up the Eiffel Tower. Whatever it may be, we have become fans of Rames’ work.
Let us leave you with an image of Rames showing his work to Superstar Rajinikanth. Real or Photoshop?
Well. You decide.
Rames Harikrishnaswamy and Superstar Rajinikanth
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Enga Veetu Mapillai: Abarnathy Refuses To Leave After Elimination

On the latest episode of Enga Veetu Mapillai, Arya was presented with the daunting task of eliminating two girls from the Top 5. The five remaining girls were Abarnathy, Swetha, Agatha, Seetha Lakshmi, and Susanna.
We were all on the edge of our seats as we watched the five remaining girls try their hardest to remain calm in the midst of so much tension.

Susanna was the first girl to get called to continue the journey. After that, Arya surprisingly eliminated Swetha. This came as a shock because he and Swetha always appeared to have great chemistry between them.
After eliminating Swetha, Arya called Agatha to safety.

Both Abarnathy and Seetha Lakshmi were in the bottom two. Arya picked up the bouquet and walked towards Seetha Lakshmi to ask her to continue the journey, and she said yes. This means that Abarnathy is eliminated.
Unlike all the girls who got eliminated before her, Abarnathy refused to accept Arya’s decision. She seemed to be in utter disbelief for a whole minute, and then mustered enough strength to ask Arya why he chose to eliminate her.

“I cannot believe this. Are you playing with me? Where did I go wrong? What was my mistake?” she asked Arya.
Arya carefully explained that he tried really hard but failed to connect with her romantically. He also couldn’t see her as his wife. Abarnathy started tearing up and was adamant that he made the wrong decision.
“I have tried to make things work between us, but her dominant side kept being a problem. She keeps giving orders and trying to dominate everything I do. I’ve given her plenty of chances. I don’t know how to progress from there, so it’s best I say goodbye now,” Arya explained.
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“I’m not leaving. I cannot accept your decision. I’m staying here. You can do whatever you want, but I’m staying,” Abarnathy said.
Both Arya and Sangeetha continued to pacify her and explain that feelings cannot be forced. Sangeetha even had to raise her voice and be very stern because Abarnathy kept ignoring everything she was saying.

“You have to respect Arya’s decision,” Sangeetha said, but Abarnathy kept insisting that she will not leave the place without Arya.
Eventually, Arya decided to take her off-camera and continue to talk her down.
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Vijay Deverakonda Distributes Ice Cream in 7 Cities To Mark His 30th Birthday

Actor Vijay Deverakonda marked his 30th birthday yesterday by distributing ice cream in 7 cities across South India for his fans.
Nine ice cream trucks will be travelling through Warangal, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kochi and Hyderabad to distribute the free sweet treats to the public.

Last year, the actor had distributed 5,000 ice cream cones in Hyderabad. Needless to say, this was a hit, and Deverakonda decided to up his game this year, by dispatching the ice cream trucks across five states.
“You give me so much love, I had to like to share this day with you. I love ice-creams, I love you and I love seeing happy smiling faces. The Deverakonda Birthday Truck is back and this time we go bigger,” the actor wrote in a Facebook post.

Deverakonda has teamed up with popular Indian ice cream chain Cream Stone for this year’s giveaway. The trucks would be distributing the Mr Alphonso flavour to the public.
Happy birthday, Vijay Deverakonda!
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Vijay Deverakonda’s Fake Punch & Pathetic Kiss

Remember that epic Ramarajan fight scene? The one where he punches 6 men in a row? One would think that a fight scene that fake and hilarious would be unmatched. Well, wait till you catch the teaser of Vijay Deverakonda’s next film, Dear Comrade.

via Gfycat
It starts of fine with the actor sauntering into a fight in slow motion, with his right hand bloodied amidst the mandatory silver bangle. He then proceeds to punch the presumed baddie, but his fist misses the baddie’s face entirely. The baddie, of course, reeling from the caress of Deverakonda’s forearm against his cheek, spurts out blood. Right.
I mean, at least Ramarajan’s fist made contact with the baddies faces, albeit all in a row.
We then get to see another one of Deverakonda’s fake kisses. It is one of those kisses that never happens in real life, and is only seen in Tamil films. Perhaps that’s because when people kiss on screen in Tamil films, it cannot look real, like it did in 90ML.
Check out the teaser for Dear Comrade and tell us if you think Ramarajan has met his match.

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Water Disruption In Kuala Langat And Sepang Beginning 24th November 2020

A total of 27 areas in Kuala Langat and Sepang will undergo scheduled water supply disruptions starting from 24th November 2020.
According to Air Selangor, the disruption will be for twenty-and-a-half hours beginning at 9 pm and will be fully restored by 5:30 pM on 25th November 2020
In the notice, it is stated that the pipe repair work on the distribution valve is situated at the junction of Jalan Indah 1, Jalan B48 Pekan Sepang Lama and will begin at 9pm on 24th November.

Notis pemberitahuan awal kerja-kerja penggantian injap pada paip agihan bekalan air di pekan sepang lama yang bakal menyebabkan gangguan bekalan air berjadual selama dua puluh jam setengah pada 24 november 2020 pic.twitter.com/oVD0daKLXG
— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) November 16, 2020

The installation of pipe replacement work on this distribution line would allow the distribution system to operate smoothly and all associated machinery will always be in good and optimum condition.
Air Selangor would like to advise the affected consumers to Store sufficient supply of water and To use Water Sparingly during this scheduled period of water supply disruption.
Air Selangor website
It is clear that the time of disruption and regeneration of the water supply varies by area, depending on the distance between the position of consumer premises and the water pressure of the distribution system.
For more information, please visit Air Selangor’s website or their social media accounts. (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram)
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Father’s Day is observed annually to honour the contribution that fathers and other father figures make to their children’s lives. This day honours fathers and father figures. A father’s role is irreplaceable in our lives. There is a popular phrase saying that ‘Mother carried a child in her womb for 10 months, but father carries the child forever in his heart’. This phrase clearly shows the love of a father towards his child. At sometimes father’s sacrifice and love could not be seen. But fathers are capable of sacrificing anything in this world for their children. Mostly fathers look strict in perspective of every child. But we should realise that as a father and head of the family he has to wear the fake mask to look strict in order to shape their child and raise them through the right path as a person who is respected by the society. This is why father is considered as the first teacher in our life. a child who has a strict father will appreciate their father’s firm hand in raising them up once they are living a better life in the future. Without their father’s guidance, they would not have a proper life and education.
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The History of Father’s Day Celebration
Sonora In 1882, Louise Smart Dodd was born. She was the daughter of William Jackson Smart, a veteran of the American Civil War. She was 16 when her mother passed away. She and her five brothers were brought up by their father. Sonora had the realisation that no one observed Father’s Day as she was listening to a speech in church on Mother’s Day. Hence, Sonora followed forward with the plan to honour fathers all across the world by designating June 5, her father’s birthday, as Father’s Day. The initiative was celebrated by everyone.
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Father’s Day was observed on the third Sunday in June beginning in 1966 at the initiative of President Lyndon Johnson. The third Sunday in June was formally designated as Father’s Day by President Richard Nixon in 1972, and through time, it began to be observed in other nations as well.
Director Atlee’s First Father’s Day Celebration
Atlee experienced immediate success after making his directorial debut in the Tamil film business with the love story “Raja Rani,” starring Arya and Nayanthara. He then right away followed it up with three blockbusters in a row starring Thalapathy Vijay: “Theri,” “Mersal,” and “Bigil.” With the completion of the critically acclaimed film “Jawan,” starring Shah Rukh Khan, Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara, and Deepika Padukone, he has advanced to the next phase of his career. The film will be released on September 7th. He is the front-runner to helm Vijay for a fourth time in “Thalapathy 69.”
Image source: The Indian Express
In 2014, Atlee and Krishna Priya were married after falling in love while working together on short films. Eight years later, on January 31st of this year, the couple welcomed their first son, Meer. Priya shared adorable pictures of Atlee showering his love towards their Son Meer, pet dog Becky and obviously for herself on Twitter.
Image source: The Week

Happy happy Father’s Day dear DADA ❤Meer , Becky and mumma loves you to the moon and back ❤ Ur the best DADA in the whole world ❤ Love youuuuuuuuuu 😘😘😘@Atlee_dir ❤#meer #becky pic.twitter.com/LGwaIg9ePq
— Priya Mohan (@priyaatlee) June 18, 2023

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Malaysia Animal Association Warns Public Against Rise In Awful Animal Abuse Cases During MCO

Animals are the most innocent of God’s creation present on the earth’s surface, not intending any harm and are certainly more compassionate towards us than our fellow homosapiens.
During this worst period of many lives, living through the current pandemic, dreading our lives with anxiety whilst facing an unpredictable state of affairs, the one thing that we should all be doing now is to show immense care and support to all living beings around us.

However, this deadly pandemic has driven more people to cruelty by abusing their own pets, abandoning them or worse, taking their lives in the most gruesome inhumane act possible.
Malaysia Animal Association president Arie Dwi Andika expressed his concern on how the Movement Control Order (MCO), implemented to curtail the spread of Covid-19, has instead escalated an increase in animal cruelty, by their own owners.
Arie also further shared that, in certain cases, pets have been harmed and neglected, as owners find their pets as an outlet to deal with stress caused by the pandemic.

He said there were those who claimed to face financial difficulties, thus abandoning their pets, believing their pets are a liability and burden to them.
Arie said the mandatory three-year prison sentence and fines of up to RM100,000 for harming and killing animals have not stopped cruelty against felines and canines due to the lack of awareness and education.
Until such efforts are taken, Arie said that we would continue seeing animal brutality and cruelty. Animal cruelty has worsened in recent days, this time around a woman had stomped a cat to death while a man brutally hanged a dog from a tree.
Despite stern actions taken on a few offenders bringing them to court, including a contractor who murdered a pregnant cat by stuffing it in a dryer at the laundry, we still continue to experience animal cruelty.

Arie said that the restrictions due to the MCO had added more pressure and stress on animal shelters with a rise of abandon animals from irresponsible owners. The bills should be borne by owners intending to leave their pets in shelters.
 “Many shelters that offer shelter for neglected animals need to get through with insufficient funds due to catering for a large number of animals during the pandemic,”
In hopes of allocating a certain fund for NGOs and animal shelters, government authorities should definitely embark and enforce stricter action on the abuse and abandonment of pets more diligently.
Arie hopes the government takes the initiative to raise more awareness on the importance of neutering or spaying animals in order to minimise the number of strays.
Animals are constantly the victim of exploitation and abuse in Asia. Exploitation of animals in Asia is infamously common, from bears captured and caged for their ‘bile’ to dogs and cats killed in inhumane ways.
In Asian countries, there have been but very few laws that protect and preserve these animals from falling into the hands of abusers and exploiters compared to other countries, in addition to that most of the laws present tend to always side with animal abusers.
We at Varnam, hope this matter would be addressed by the authorities with appropriate and immediate action to safeguard the lives of innocent animals from being threatened!
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Dhanush Has Started Shooting For His Next Film; See Pics!

Director Mari Selvaraj, who made a very strong impression with his maiden film Pariyerum Perumal, has joined hands with actor Dhanush for his second project titled Karnan.
The film was announced nearly six months ago, the film finally went on floors on January 4th!

The film will be produced by Kalaipuli S Thanu, Karnan will also star Malayalam actor Rajisha Vijayan as the leading lady while Yogi Babu will be seen in a key role.
Talking about the project, director Mari Selvaraj revealed that
“Dhanush gave me the chance to work with him after watching Pariyerum Perumal. Just like my first film, this one will also address an important issue.”
Pre-production has been going on for the last couple of months. When the project was announced, Dhanush said that he was excited to work with a talent like Mari.
Meanwhile, Dhanush recently wrapped up the shoot of his upcoming Tamil action-thriller directed by Karthik Subbaraj. Currently dubbed D 40, Karthik’s film sees Dhanush play a gangster. Recently, pictures of Dhanush with handlebar moustache from the sets of the film went viral on social media. It is rumoured that Dhanush will be seen in this look in the flashback portion of the film.
More updates to follow! I am sure it is going to be a hit film with a strong message!
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LISTEN: MC Syze’s Latest Track, ATCL

Local rapper MC Syze’s new track, ATCL, has lots of love in it.
The track depicts his own love story. ATCL is an English adaptation of his new song, Jatuh, released this February.

ATCL was in works since 2014 but the song took a different path after a verse by Sophia Liana changed the course of the song, thus resulting in Jatuh.
In 2018, Singaporean producer, Fauxe made some stunning changes to the tune, which resulted in the way it sounds today. ATCL also provides scores from local jazz hero, Conrado (Coni) Soliano and elements of choir vocals by electropop musician, Darren Ashley.
Born Ashish Rajahser, Syze has been active in the industry since 2004. He has been working very hard as an independant artist, without any support from big labels and completed his debut album, Syze Does Matter.
In the past, Syze has worked with prominent names in the industry, including Balan Kashmir, Sheezay and Stylomannavan.
Syze’s next album is set to release this year. The album will also feature several local artists.
As for ATCL, it is currently on all streaming platforms. The rapper confirmed that there will be a music video in the near future.
Check out MC Syze’s ACTL here.
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Return of the Legends – 3 Legendary Malaysian Indian Performers Set To Rock Johor Bahru This November

A truly Malaysian Indian concert is set to rock Johor Bahru this November featuring 3 legendary Malaysian performers on the same stage for the first time. “Return of the Legends’ will mark the return to the big stage for YOGI B & NATCHATRA, BRAHMA KASHMIR STONE, and LOCK UP WITH MISTA G.

Kicking off on the 26th November 2022, the concert  aptly titled  “Return of the Legends” is scheduled to take place at the Pasir Gudang Indoor Stadium.

Concert Promoter Pitch Perfect will be the main organiser of “Return of the Legends” 2022, and this will mark the first major live concert in Johor Bahru since the lifting of pandemic restrictions.

In a press conference which was held at Confirm Space yesterday, Mogethen Gowrisan, the Managing Director of Pitch Perfect stated that with the glut of recent concerts being held in Kuala Lumpur, Pitch Perfect felt that there was a pressing need to bring some concert cheer to Malaysians outside of the capital.
Mogethen Gowrisan also added that he set out to curate the idea for Return Of The Legends with Thrive Talent Tank and RK Projects which took about five months from inception to the press conference held a day ago.
Each performer, a legend in their own right, YOGI B & NATCHATRA, BRAHMA KASHMIR STONE, and LOCK UP WITH MISTA G are pioneers in the Malaysian music industry with a massive loyal fanbase who will undoubtedly be excited with the announcement of this show.
“This is the first time in history that these 3 artiste groups are uniting to perform on the same stage.” – Mogethen Gowrisan

Asked on what Malaysian fans can anticipate from the performers, the organiser confirmed that each group will be performing for one hour and a memorable concert experience is awaiting for concert-goers.
“All 3 artiste groups are multiple award winners, have sold albums in the hundreds of thousands, and have millions of views on YouTube. They have performed the world over to millions of fans and all their smash hits are still being played on mainstream radio as well as events all over. It will be 100% Malaysian. Malaysian organiser. Malaysian artistes. Malaysian venue” quoted Mogethen Gowrisan.
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Mista G, the man who never seems to age took the opportunity to thank the organiser for taking such a huge leap of faith for coming up with such a unique concept. When he approached me to discuss this concert, I was amazed at his dedication to bringing back the 80s and ’90s groups on the stage together. Only a soul who has much passion and love for music would come up with such a concept.
The Ticketing partner for “Return of the Legends 2022” is Livetix.  Livetix prides itself in being the gateway to entertainment in Asia, giving patrons access to the best shows, concerts & festivals whilst providing ticket buyers with the ultimate LIVE experience.
Ticket prices start from RM89 for the Rock Zone (standing), RM129 for Category A1 and A2 (stadium seating), and RM179 for VIP (stadium seating). VIP ticket holders will also receive a complimentary customised t-shirt along with their ticket purchase).

Limited early bird tickets will also be available on Friday 2nd September for purchase on getlivetix.com priced at RM169 (VIP), RM119 (Cat A1 and A2), and RM79 for Rock Zone.

Ticket sales will go live on Friday 2nd September 2022 at 2pm on www.getlivetix.com
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Online Saree Vendors To Visit This Wedding Season!

The six yard of elegance could always be a thousand yard of issues for us ladies, especially when a festive season is nearing by. Saree blouses not fitting, your sarees are not up to the current trend, having to go through a maze to get a contra saree blouse for your saree and what ever not as the list goes on..
Just as the lockdown was lifted, weddings are happening everywhere blooming like mushrooms. Invitations after invitations with plans after plans being made, having to go to a store to purchase your sarees could be a whole new roller coaster ride especially with the strict SOP’s implemented.
Here are few online saree vendors we have picked for you that could ease your entire shopping spree. You could custom make your desired piece of elegance or even purchase ever available pieces for last minute buyers, at affordable rates and with a variety of collections, catering to all your wishes.
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Ladies! another great news to top this up is that you won’t have to wait in line nor get worried about the SOP rules to adhere. All this luxury purchasing could be made from the comforts of your own home with just a few clicks away!
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“You Guys Are Giving The Middle Finger To Tamil Cinema,” – Prasanna

“Hands down, I have to give it to Tamilrockers, you guys are giving the middle finger to Tamil cinema,” says actor Prasanna in a recent interview. “Hats off to you, man,”
The actor was responding to a question about his new web series, Thiravam, being leaked on the internet. Prasanna’s sarcasm hung thick in the air during the interview that was conducted by Galatta Tamil.
Thiravam sees Prasanna don the role of a scientist. He plays the middle-aged, socially awkward, grey-haired scientist, Ravi Prakasam, who gets into trouble for inventing a cost-effective fuel and faces the wrath of powerful political and corporate parties who want to bump him off. This eight-episode web series is currently streaming on OTT platform Zee5.
He goes on to talk about his peers in the Tamil film industry, his relationship with Sneha and their son Vihaan.
Check out the full interview here.

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“Yoga Is India’s Gift To The World” – PM Narendra Modi On International Yoga Day

Besides the landslide victory of his party in the recent Lok Sabha and being the most followed leader in the world, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also known as being a staunch yoga practitioner.

Before engaging in various yoga asanas with almost 40,000 other participants, Modi delivered a speech to urge people to make yoga an integral part of their life. Modi also added that yoga is India’s gift to the world and that yoga is above faith.

PM Modi also said the Indian government is taking initiatives to include Yoga in preventive healthcare. He added, “We should make efforts to take yoga from cities to villages and tribal areas. Yoga is above religion, caste, colour, gender and region, it is above everything”. PM Modi joined the 5th International Yoga Day celebrations at the Prabhat Tara ground in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

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“Please Be Truthful To Your Doctors” – Family of Malaysian Frontliners

Doctors and nurses have taken to social media to encourage people to abide by the recommendation to stay at home as much as possible, for good reason.
Dr Reynu Rajan, an upper gastrointestinal surgeon, took to Instagram to share images of her family working on the frontline of the Covid-19 situation.
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Dr Reynu pleaded with Malaysians to stay home and follow the medical advice and most importantly, not to lie to doctors.
Veteran Malaysian singer Anuar Zain reposted Dr Reynu’s Instagram post, commending her family for their hard work.

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These dedicated professionals are putting their lives at risk for all of us. Let’s do the easy part, stay home.
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Vikram Review: Lokesh’s Multiverse Was A Banger!

After a three-week wait since the trailer for Lokesh Kanagaraj’s highly awaited film was released, the film aptly titled Vikram was released last week in theatres all over the world. Since then, this film has been raging at the box office as the day goes by. The action film has wowed viewers and lavished praises on each and every character’s performance.
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There isn’t a single wasted moment with Vikram.
Readers Alert!! This review includes major spoilers, so skip it if you haven’t watched Vikram yet.
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The movie starts with the highly celebrated song Pathala Pathala, which is performed by Kamal Haasan. We all know Kamal is a fantastic dancer, and now, after all these years, we finally get to witness him performing the Dapang Kuthu song. Following that, Karnan (Kamal Haasan), the father of slain police officer Prabanchan (Kalidas Jayaram), is killed by a group of masked individuals calling it a “war on the system,” leaving the viewer to ponder what the connection is.
Then there’s Amar (Fahadh Faasil), the film’s scene-stealer. The Police Chief deploys the Black Squad, an intelligence unit headed by Amar, to investigate and track down the masked guys.
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The deeper Amar and his team dig into Karnan’s background, the more baffled he becomes as he learns several faces of Karnan, like whether he is an alcoholic parent grieving the death of his son, a womaniser, or something else completely. Fahadh’s performance throughout the film was really praiseworthy. You can never get enough of him since he handles his part so well.
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Villain VJS entry. Vijay Sethupathi (Sandhanam) plays a nasty drug lord with a large extended family comprising 3 wives who is on the prowl for a load of raw materials that might turn him into a mogul. His character is connected to Lokesh’s previous blockbuster hit Kaithi, where in that movie a huge load of drugs was captured by police and in this film, VJS is on the mission to get back that load of drugs. His entry in this movie is just on another level, the way he walks, and the way he portrays the character is just eccentric, portraying his character well. P/S, we need more VJS villainisim.
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Surya’s cameo as Rolex oops, Rolex Sir as the boss of a cocaine cartel in this film is spectacular. Surya’s five-minute antagonistic act in this action film can be described as the deadliest villain he has ever played to date. If this cameo was kept a secret, it would undoubtedly add to the film’s wow factor. (I hope there would be a sequel for this role, Loki sir) He is called Nadipin Nayagan for a reason.
Related:  Vaiyapuri Joins Thalapathy Vijay's LeoThe supporting characters have plenty of whistle-worthy moments too. One of my fav was the reveal of Agent Tina that caused a loud whistle to reverberate throughout the hall. This lady’s disclosure was one of Vikram’s several unexpected twists and had everyone on the edge of their seats. She went into full Beast mode. (You would know why when you watch the movie)
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Apart from the brilliant screenplay, direction, character portrayals, and so on, the most vital element that brought this film a huge success and tremendous applause from the audience was Anirudh’s music. This young maestro composed each and every beat in the bgm in such a way that music blends seamlessly with Vikram’s bizarre sequences. Anirudh has nailed his scope given without you realising the stomping of your feet throughout the film. This has to be Anirudh’s finest masterpiece yet and I don’t think it can be topped by anyone else.
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The stunt scenes in the film were also outstanding. Every action scene in this film was meticulously crafted toward being antagonistically crisp. This is a treat for all Kamal fans, as it has been a long time since the 67-year-old has been in an action scene and he undoubtedly blasted the action sequels in this film. Also, a huge kudos for the flawless camera work. There’s a particular fight scene that happens on an open field, this scene resulted in our eyes and mouths wide open due to its compelling show.
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Lokesh nailed the direction, the way he built up the audience’s excitement in the first half was terrific. You know Loki has the thing that keeps you hooked to the film entirely. Loki is meritorious when it comes to detail, from the way he expresses how a person reacts when he is petrified to mentioning elements in pharmaceutical drugs. From there we know how much he delves into the writing and is dedicated when it comes to detailing.
Vikram is an edge-of-the-seat thriller thanks to each character’s raw and powerful performances, the film’s crisp screenplay and superb music score, as well as terrific action scenes was definitely worth the wait.
If I had to sum Vikram out in one word, it would be, nothing short but spectacular!
Let’s wait in full anticipation and see what’s up in Lokesh’s next Multiuniverse cine field.

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Immediate Water Disruption To Be Faced By 686 Households Due To Pipe Leakage

Samaritans! Get Your Water Buckets Ready!
Around 6 districts in the Peninsular are expected to face immediate water Shortage due to a massive pipe leakage at the Loji Rawatan Air Sungai Selangor AffectINg 686 households!

The announcement was made by the authorities of Air Selangor in their official social media handle-

Here is the list of areas that will be affected by the water disruption-

We are facing this issue again for the 3rd time in a time span of less than a month!
Hopefully the authorities will be able to rectify this issue as soon as possible with everyone being confined to their homes during the CMCO, water is definitely a basic necessity in every household.
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Jayam Ravi Reacts To Arya’s ‘Enga Veetu Mapillai’ Reality Show

There has been a lot of mixed reactions regarding Arya’s decision to look for a soulmate through a reality TV show, Enga Veetu Mapillai.
Some fans are worried that the girls on the show are fake and only pretending to like the actor for publicity reasons. Others, have voiced their support for the actor – wishing him the best and hoping he will finally find the love of his life.
However, most of Arya’s A-list celebrity friends have been teasing him about his decision to look for a bride through reality TV – including the likes of Jayam Ravi, Siddharth, and upcoming actor Mahendran.
“I’m waiting”, Jayam Ravi tweeted to Arya, his message accompanied with a grin.
Meanwhile, actor Mahendran urged Arya to quickly get hitched so there will be lesser competition for the other actors in the market.

I’m waiting 😬😬😬 https://t.co/arBPdMCEyN
— Jayam Ravi (@actor_jayamravi) February 18, 2018

Yae….jolly…. Darling @arya_offl seekiram unghalukku marriage aachu na enghala Mari pasanghalukku competition irruka dhu….😋😋😋 https://t.co/kt2YDgNq0D
— Master Mahendran 🔱 (@Actor_Mahendran) February 18, 2018

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Enga Veetu Mapillai has already started airing on Colors TV in India, and currently on its second episode.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas Gives Us 5 Life Lessons In Her Own Style!

She is so funny!!!
Priyanka Chopra brilliantly mixes fashion and life philosophy. Check out the video, she made during the photoshoot for American magazine InStyle, here.
Actor Priyanka Chopra has shared from her recent photoshoot for American magazine InStyle and offered five life lessons for her fans with it.
Combining her fashion statement with life’s philosophy, Priyanka had different takes from her different outfits during the shoot that focused on Indian style.
Sharing the video, Priyanka tweeted, “5 life lessons with yours truly (I’m so funny) haha Check out a copy of @InStyle July 2019 on stands today.”
She opens the video saying, “Always be bigger than your skirt” as the camera zooms on her lehenga.
She moves on to tip number two, “Have nothing to hide.”

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Her fourth lesson gets even more interesting, wearing a jacket over a little black dress, she announces, “Make some noise” and the camera shows us ghunghroo tied around her bare legs as she moves them to make some noise. “When you have difference, patch it up! So funny, I’m so funny!” Priyanka concludes the video.
After she shared pictures from her photoshoot in a sari without a blouse earlier this month, Priyanka was trolled for not ‘respecting the grace of the sari’.

Hahah, why am I not surprised!
She will be seen next in her upcoming Bollywood film, Shonali Bose’s The Sky Is Pink, that also stars Farhan Akhtar and Zaira Wasim.
Watch the video here.
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Supt Dr Sivabalan Heads The Royal Malaysia Police Contingent To The UN Peacekeeping Mission

Feel so good to hear such an exceptional news!
Superintendent Dr Sivabalan Suppiah heads the Royal Malaysia Police (RMP) contingent to the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Mission in South Sudan.
The move involved nine senior officers and one junior officer consisting of seven men and three women who will serve under the UN banner for a year, stated the Inspector-General of Police, Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.

“IPOs’ role in the UN mission is based on the concept of traditional approach building, especially in maintaining public safety and order.
“It is more focused on the reform, rebuild, and restructuring of countries that are experiencing certain crises and unrest,” Bernama reported.
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According to the Humphrey Fellows Scholarship official site, he was among the Hubert H Humphrey Fellowship programme sponsored by the US Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Fellowships.
Hailing from Klang, Dr Siva is fondly known as a dedicated engineer and law enforcement professional with over 16 years of experience in both private and public service capacities, currently serving as an officer with the Royal Malaysia Police since 2004. He obtained his PhD in Policing and Security from Charles Sturt University, Australia.
Best wishes to the entire team, and Dr Siva keep making us proud with your notable contributions to the nation. Hats off!
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5 Reasons Why Dhanush Is A Role Model, Just Makes Us Love Him More

Venkatesh Prabhu Kasthuri Raja, better known by his stage name Dhanush dons many hats and juggles the roles of a film actor, producer, lyricist, and playback singer. While he was a big success only in Tamil cinema, Dhanush made his presence known in Bollywood through his brilliant acting abilities. We first saw him in Raanjhana, with Sonam Kapoor, and then with Amitabh Bachchan in Shamitabh.
Dhanush made his debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai in 2002, part of a culture heavily embedded in the film. He is the son of Tamil director and producer Kasthuri Raja, and his brother Selvaraghavan is also a well-known director. He’s married to Aishwarya, the daughter of Rajinikanth.
Breaks stereotypes

When Dhanush stepped into the film industry and was introduced as a hero, he was humiliated by many due to his physical appearance. He had faced criticism after criticism and stereotyped throughout his career. In an interview he mentioned that “enne kalaikathe aalungele kidaiyathu.” People made fun of his look during his Kadhal Kondein movie shooting in Visak, Andhra Pradesh.
Spread love

In Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards 2018, Dhanush received the Best Actor award for Vadachennai and Maari 2 films. During his speech, he said that one should be “be kind, humble and spread love. Do good and good things will eventually fall into your place.” It does not matter if someone hates you, but spreading love to others is a form of inner peace.
Stay humble

Though being a National Film Award winner, this entertaining actor is a very down to earth person. He even mentioned it in an exclusive interview with actor Vijay Sethupathi and music composer Anirudh Ravichander that “being simple is the current fashion”.
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A dual role aspect relates to an actor performing two roles in a single film. Multiple roles can be purposely inserted in a story, or a specific role may be created during development, such as in Moonu (3) and Kadhal Kondein.
Dedication

His level of dedication is extreme. Dhanush immerses himself in the characters he is given. In Asuran, he was portrayed as an aged father with 3 children whereas in Ennai Noki Paayum Thota, he was seen as a young handsome man. Dhanush is notably known for being adaptable to any role. The foundation of a successful movie is based on the script as much as the amount of dedication that is being poured by the actor.
In most of his movies, Dhanush has always been characterised as a middle class family boy. He has shown the current generation what struggles in life are all about thorough his movies like Pudhupettai, Maryan, Velaiilla Pattadhari (VIP), Aadukalam, Mayakkam Enna, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Kutty, Sullan and the list goes on.
His devotion to acting and his perseverance and determination to play any character well has resulted in a huge fan base which is increasing by leaps and bounds especially among teenagers and young adults.
Truly, this actor deserves a standing ovation.
A Happy Birthday to Dhanush from team Varnam.
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Founder Of Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association, V. Rajamanikam Passes Away At 74

Founder and chairman of Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association Johor Bahru, V. Rajamanikam died of heart failure. He breathed his last at his home in Kulai around 6:30 a.m. on Friday, July 3th. He was 74 years old.
According to the Vice-President of the Association, S. Murugaiyah, Rajamanikam has been suffering from heart problems for the last three years.
“He had breathing difficulties often in the past few weeks but remained strong and hopeful. He had just taken his shower and was resting on a chair at his house when he passed out and eventually stopped breathing,” he said when contacted.

Sources stated that he transform his newly leased land from a business company into a non-profit company after he met, Mother Teresa 24 years ago inspiring him to open the Handicapped and Mentally Disabled Children Association. Rajamanikam opened his first home in 1990 at Taman Melodies, nearby Johor Baru, after his retirement as a driver.
The house which initially just had seven children under its supervision 30 years ago, is now a host to more than 230 children with special needs. The group also operates seven similar homes currently, offering accommodation to more than 600 people in Kluang, Johor, Melaka, Pahang, Selangor, and Terengganu.
Rajamanikam has left behind his 70-year-old wife and 49-year-old daughter.
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Rajinikanth And Nayanthara In Mumbai To Finish Shooting For ‘Darbar’!

Rajinikanth and Nayanthara flew together to Jaipur a couple of weeks ago for the shooting of their upcoming film ‘Darbar’ directed by AR Murugadoss. Rumors have it that there is about 25 to 30 of shooting left, this could well be the final schedule of shooting for the film.
Shooting spot stills of ‘Darbar’ have leaked once again in social media. A picture of Rajinikanth in cop uniform next to a police car conversing with Nayanthara has gone viral.

Rajinikanth plays a cop role after 25 long years. Touted to be police-oriented action film, Rajinikanth is paired opposite Nayanthara. Nawab Shah, who was last seen in Tiger Zinda Hai, has been roped in as a villain. Suniel Shetty is already playing the antagonist in the film. Bollywood actor Prateik Babbar, plays the son of Sunil Shetty in the film.
The film stars Yogi Babu, Anandaraj, Harish Uttaman, and Bose Venkat in important roles. Darbar is scheduled for release on January 9, 2020. The film bankrolled by Lyca Productions has Santosh Sivan handling the cinematography for the film and Anirudh Ravichander will be composing the music.
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Youths Build 21ft Statue Out Of Recycle Items For Independence Day!

Independence Day this year marks a special occasion for Malaysians as they battle the COVID-19 global pandemic. This year’s Merdeka celebration is none like the other.
There were no parades at Dataran Merdeka, no performances by citizens or any official celebrations, nevertheless our fellow Malaysians made many confounding initiatives to express their love, gratitude and patriotism towards our beloved Malaysia.

In-conjunction with the 63rd Independence Day, a group of Indian Youths made strides to pay respect towards the frontliners of Malaysia whom took extreme measures in combating the deadly virus by building a 21-foot statue made out of entirely recycled items.
Their remarkable achievement in completing the 21ft statue only took them 6 weeks!
The team comprising Linkesh Veeramohan, Prema Manimaran, Asaithamby Muniandy, Thinushaanee Kunavathyand and Pathma Jamani brought their vision 2020 to life by building this statue.
The 21-foot statue was named Dr.T inspired by their vision 2020, illustrating their gratitude towards all the medical staffs around the globe.

The team received immense support and guidance from Founder, Marimuthu Nagappan and President, Hashwin Nagappan of Persatuan Kebajikan Awam Malaysia. The officials from Persatuan Awam Malaysia 2020 played an eminent role in motivating the team to build this statue.

Dr.T was done as an effort to acknowledge the frontliners from all corners of the world whom risked their own life to protect others from this disastrous virus.
The statue of Dr. T, garnered a place in the Malaysian Book of Records 2020, for the effort of inventiveness shown by the Youths to build the tallest statue made out of recycled items in Malaysia.
The event to acknowledge the astonishing creation of the young minds were done by Selayang MP William Leong and Yayasan Anti Rasuah Malaysia (YARM) Vice-President Mohd Nizam Isa. Dr.T speaks of great values that should be cherished and treasured by Malaysians during this tough and trying times.
Dr.T’s statue is a symbol to all Malaysians to cultivate the awareness of recycling and make use of those items to produce creative innovations.
The pandemic did not only bring unity among us to fight the virus together but it thought us to appreciate the existence of our frontliners that strive hard everyday battling the outbreak, jeopardising their own life.
Well done team on your achievement, looking forward to many more innovative inventions!
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Top 5 Oldest Hindu Temples In Malaysia

Temples are considered one of the most important places in Hinduism. They are regarded as a sacred site where Hindus can pray and commune with their deities. Temples have a special place in people’s hearts and are frequently regarded as a sign of hope. A temple is a place of shelter for many Hindus during difficult times. Apart from being a haven for art and history, they also play an important role in Hindu cultural identity.
In Malaysia, places of worship like these unique temples attract many people to visit. Apart from these, there are also some stunningly beautiful oldest Hindu temples in Malaysia that add to the richness of Malaysia’s cultural diversity.
Here are the top 5 oldest temples in Malaysia.
1. Batu Caves, Selangor (1890)
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Batu Caves is a mogote that has a series of caves and cave temples in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. The cave complex is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India and is dedicated to Murugan. It is the focal point of the Tamil festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. The limestone forming Batu Caves is said to be around 400 million years old.
Location: Batu Caves,68100 Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
2. Sri Maha Muthumariamman , Ipoh (1887)
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The temple is the focus of Hindus from among Malaysian Indians to pray their ways. During the Thaipusam festival, Hindus uphold milk pots and Kavadi and walk 10 km towards the Kallumai Arul Subramaniar Temple at Mount Cheroh, Ipoh, Perak.
Location: Jalan Sungai Pari, Buntong, Ipoh
3. Sri Maha Mariamman, Kuala Lumpur (1873)
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The Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the oldest Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.In Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple is the city’s oldest Hindu temple. It was established in 1873 and is located at Jalan Bandar, often known as High Street, on the edge of Chinatown. A brand-new building with the elaborate “Raja Gopuram” tower in the manner of South Indian temples was constructed in 1968. The temple served as a significant site of worship for early Indian immigrants from the beginning and is now a significant cultural and national legacy.
Related:  Parai: The Earliest Indian PercussionLocation: JalanTun H S Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
4. Sri Mariamman Temple, Penang (1833)
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Built in 1833, the Arulmigu Sri Mahamariamman Temple in George Town is the oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Malaysia, and features sculptures of gods and goddesses over its main entrance and facade. It is located at Queen Street, George Town.
Location: Queen Street, Penang
5. Sri Poyatha Moorthi, Malacca (1781)
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Sri Poyatha Moorthi Temple is the oldest existing or intact Hindu temple in Malaysia and one of the oldest functioning Hindu temples in Maritime Southeast Asia. Located in the state of Malacca, the temple is one of the few existing Chitty temples in Malaysia.
Location: Jalan Tukang Emas, 75200 Melaka
In Malaysia, temples have long been a part of the rich cultural heritage of our nation. With their breathtaking architectural styles, these five oldest temples demonstrate to the world what Malaysia is truly capable of. Apart from their historic and cultural significance, they are also a good starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about Hinduism and Indian cultures.
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