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ICJ hearing: India demands immediate suspension of Jadhav’s death sentence

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Kulbhushan Jadhav

The Hague: India fears that Kulbhushan Jadhav could be executed by Pakistan before its arguments are heard, India’s attorney Harish Salve said at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) today.

The Indian national, who had been arrested on March 3 last year and sentenced to death on allegations of espionage and subversive activities, had been framed on the basis of confessional statements extracted from him when he was in Pakistan’s military custody, Salve added.

As the ICJ began hearing Jadhav’s case, India argued that human rights treated as “basics” all over had been thrown to the wind by Pakistan.

We want appropriate legal representation for Jadhav, India told the UN’s main judicial body which has stayed his death sentence.

New Delhi has called for immediate suspension of Jadhav’s death sentence and accused Pakistan of violating the Vienna convention by denying its 16 requests for consular access.

All requests for consular access to 46-year-old Jadhav had fallen on “deaf ears”, it said.

The present situation, Salve said before the court, was grave and that is why India had sought its indulgence. He described Jadhav’s trial process as “farcical” and stressed that Pakistan did not respond to Jadhav’s mother’s plea to see her son.

India is presenting its case first, followed by Pakistan later in the day. Both sides will get 90 minutes each to argue their case.

India may avail a “short extension” to present its case, the judge said in his opening remarks.

India had appealed against the death sentence on May 8 alleging violation of the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations by Pakistan. On May 9, ICJ gave Jadhav a lease of life.

India, in its appeal to the ICJ, had asserted that Jadhav was kidnapped from Iran where he was involved in business activities after retiring from the Indian Navy.

However, it denies that he has any connection with the government.

Pakistan claims to have arrested Jadhav from its restive Balochistan province.

The ICJ was last a battleground for India and Pakistan nearly 18 years ago when Islamabad sought its intervention over the shooting down of its naval aircraft.

(PTI)

50 Dalits in Uttar Pradesh announce conversion to Islam

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Lucknow: Around 50 Dalits in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad have decided to relinquish Hinduism and become Muslims in protest against Yogi Adithyanath led state government’s anti-Dalit policies. They allege that Dalits are being “ignored” and “tortured” under Yogi Government rule.

According to them Bhratiya Janta Party workers “mistreated” Dalits in violence hit Saharanpur and Sambhal which recently faced massive clashes between two groups; post which “they lost their faith in Hinduism”.

This group of 50 people has also fluxed the Hindu idols they had in their houses in rivers.

The group of people claims that they had very high aspirations from Yogi and Modi government, but they have been disappointed and have declared the government as ‘Anti-Dalit’.

As per reports, after hearing about this group of people; a bunch from Bajrang Dal approached them and tried to convince them for not changing their religion, but the Dali group was not ready to relent.

Recently, a group of 20 people made headlines for adopting Hinduism as a religion, who previously known as Muslims though never followed Islam.

(Agencies)

After his beheading warning to Hurriyat, Zakir Musa quits Hizb

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Zakir Musa

Srinagar: Hours after Hizb-ul-Mujahideen statement calling his threat to Hurriyat leaders as “unacceptable”, Zakir Musa dissociated himself from the outfit, saying that he can’t “sacrifice his life for the establishment of a secular state”.

Musa released an audio clip in which he said that he stands by his earlier message.

“After my last audio message, lot of confusion is being spread in Kashmir. I stand by my speech and by my message. It doesn’t bother me what others say, but I stand by my speech. But see I have had not said anything against a particular person or Geelani sahab but I have said only against that individual who is against Islam and talks about freedom for secular state.”

He said if they (militants) were fighting for freedom for secular state, then he thinks that they (militants) were not martyrs.

“I know we have to first fight for freedom and expel Indian army which has occupied us. But our intention should be that we have to achieve ‘azadi’ for Islam, not for secular state. If we are fighting for freedom for secular state then my blood won’t be spilled for that purpose. What I said about hanging was not about Hurriyat leaders but moderates who say after azadi we will make a secular state. Because I know if we get freedom from India then will have to fight those who support secular state.”

Musa said: “So, if Hizbul Mujahideen doesn’t represent me then I also don’t represent them.”

(Greater Kashmir)

Scores of countries hit by cyber attack using stolen NSA tools

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Seattle: Scores of countries and several multinational companies were hit by a massive cyber attack which experts said was carried out with the help of tools stolen from the National Security Agency of the United States.

The cyber attack was first reported from Sweden, Britain and France, but countries like Russia and Taiwan are said to be worst hit, US media outlets reported.

US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (USCRT) under the Department of Homeland Security said it has received multiple reports of WannaCry ransomware infections in many countries around the world.

It however, did not identify the countries.

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that infects a computer and restricts users’ access to it until a ransom is paid to unlock it.

Individuals and organisations are discouraged from paying the ransom, as this does not guarantee access will be restored, USCERT said.

According to it, ransomware spreads easily when it encounters unpatched or outdated software.

“The WannaCry ransomware may be exploiting a vulnerability in Server Message Block 1.0 (SMBv1),” the team said.

A Microsoft spokeswoman said that the company was aware of the reports and was looking into the situation.

According to The Wall Street Journal, the malware believed to be behind the attacks encrypts data on infected computers and essentially holds it for ransom.

“Known as WannaCry or Wanna Decryptor, the so-called ransomware program homes in on vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows systems,” the daily said.

In a statement, Avast Threat Lab said it has observed a massive peak in WanaCrypt0r 2.0 attacks, with more than 36,000 detections, so far.

In a statement, FedEx said it has been badly hit by the cyber attack.

“Like many other companies, FedEx is experiencing interference with some of our Windows-based systems caused by malware.

We are implementing remediation steps as quickly as possible,” it said.

“This event should serve as a globalwake-upcall — the means of delivery and the delivered effect is unprecedented,” Rich Barger, the director of threat research at security firm Splunk, said in a separate statement.

(Agencies)

Myanmar arrests Buddhists accused of targeting Muslims

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Arrests follow scuffles in Muslim-dominated areas in Yangon and forcible closures of two Islamic schools by Buddhists.

Myanmar's outspoken Buddhist nationalists have long railed against the Rohingya [EPA]

Myanmar’s outspoken Buddhist nationalists have long railed against the Rohingya [EPA]

by Al Jazeera

Myanmar police have arrested two hardline Buddhist nationalists and are seeking several more after they clashed with Muslims in the country’s commercial capital Yangon, underscoring the authorities’ growing concern over rising religious tensions.

The arrests came after nationalists led by the Patriotic Monks Union (PMU) raided flats on Tuesday in a Yangon district with a large Muslim population, igniting scuffles that were only broken up when police fired shots into the air.

Two weeks ago, the same people had forced the closure of two Muslim schools.

“We have arrested two people since yesterday evening, and are still looking for the rest of them,” said Police Major Khin Maung Oo, in charge the police station in Yangon’s Mingalar Taung Nyunt district, where this week’s clashes took place.

The 13-month-old administration of Aung San Suu Kyi had made tentative moves against nationalist hardliners, but the arrests mark a significant step-up in the government’s efforts, highlighting official concerns over a potential outbreak of violence in the country’s main city, which has a substantial Muslim population.

Tensions between majority Buddhists and Myanmar’s Muslim minority have simmered since scores were killed and tens of thousands displaced in intercommunal clashes accompanying the onset of the country’s democratic transition in 2012 and 2013.

Mutual distrust has deepened since October, when attacks by Rohingya Muslim insurgents in northwestern Rakhine state provoked a massive military counter-offensive, causing about 75,000 Rohingya to flee across the border to Bangladesh.

Brigadier-General Mya Win, the commander of Yangon’s regional police security command, said extra security forces had been deployed and the police were on high alert to prevent communal violence.

“We are patrolling around Muslim areas and have taken security measures around places of worship,” he told Reuters news agency.

Leaders of the PMU said they were acting independently of the Ma Ba Tha, a larger hardline Buddhist and anti-Muslim organisation that counts among its leaders the firebrand monk Wirathu, who once called himself “Myanmar’s Bin Laden.”

Ma Ba Tha holds its nationwide congress in Yangon – a city of more than five million that has been a focus of foreign investment since a former military government ceded power in 2012 – in two weeks and is expecting about 10,000 monks to attend.

Targeting Muslims

In both incidents, PMU monks and lay sympathisers targeted Muslim areas after attending a trial of fellow nationalists facing charges of inciting violence during a protest in front of the United States embassy in Yangon last year.

“We didn’t want any confrontation with the nationalists so we allowed them to shut down our schools,” said Tin Shwe, the chairman of the Muslim schools, referring to an incident on April 28.

Tin Shwe, and a lawmaker from the ruling National League for Democracy, said the nationalists came to the schools with local administrators and policemen.

On Tuesday the group – again accompanied by local authorities and police – searched a building in a different part of Yangon shortly before midnight, claiming some Rohingya Muslims were staying there illegally.

Local residents confronted the nationalists, gathered in front of the building, prompting police officers to fire warning shots to break up the crowd.

A Yangon court issued the arrest warrant against seven people, including two monks, charging them with inciting communal violence, which carries a penalty of up to two years in prison.

At a news conference on Tuesday, organised shortly before the arrest warrants were issued, the nationalists vowed to keep fighting Muslim influence in the country, citing government reluctance to “protect race and religion” in Myanmar.

“We are protecting our people because government authorities are reluctant to do that. Even though many people hate us, we are not creating problems,” U Thuseikta, a monk and a senior official of the PMU, told reporters.

Tin Shwe, the Muslim community leader, said: “We want to get equal treatment and be protected by the government – we voted for them with our hands.”

Delhi keep Pune waiting for play-off qualification

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Shreyas-Iyer

New Delhi: Rising Pune Supergiant’s wait to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) play-offs continued after the visitors went down to a disciplined Delhi Daredevils by seven runs in a league contest at the Ferozeshah Kotla here on Friday.

Placed at third in the standings after eight wins from 13 games, Pune will now need to win their final league game against fifth-placed Kings XI Punjab to qualify for the play-offs. Delhi, despite their two back to back wins, are placed sixth and out of the race to the play-offs.

Chasing 169, Bengal batsman Manoj Tiwary raised the hopes of the visitors with a 45-ball 60, laced with five boundaries and three sixes before finding themselves seven runs short in the end. Skipper Zaheer Khan gave Delhi a stunning start by picking Ajinkya Rahane for a duck off the very first ball of the innings before packing back the in-form Rahul Tripathi (7) in his third over.

With the visitors finding themselves at a precarious 36/2, skipper Steve Smith (38) provided some resistance, raising a 38-run third wicket stand with Tiwary.

Smith looked in great touch in the middle, slamming Shahbaz Nadeem for three consecutive boundaries, including a flat six before the left-arm spinner trapped him plumb on the first ball after the strategic time-out.

Reeling at 74/3, all-rounder Ben Stokes (33) provided some momentum to the chase, adding 51 runs for the fourth wicket with Tiwary, who by now had got two lives, once on 34 when he was dropped by Sanju Samson and then on 40, dropped by Karun Nair.

Coming in at the fall of Smith, the Englishman slammed three fours and two massive sixes during his 25-ball stay, which was cut short by pacer Mohammed Shami off a low full toss, which Corey Anderson latched on comfortably. Shami then jolted the visitors with a brilliant direct hit at the bowler’s end to dismiss Mahendra Singh Dhoni for a run-a-ball (5) before trapping Daniel Christian (3) to further dent their hopes.

With 25 required off the final over, Tiwary slammed Pat Cummins for two consecutive sixes to bring up his half century before the Australian came back strongly to dismiss the Bengal right-hander in the final ball.

Earlier, Nair’s 45-ball (64), laced with nine hits to the fence, helped Delhi recover from a precarious position after the visitors had reduced the home side to 9/2 in three overs. Electing to bat after calling the toss correctly, Daredevils were off to a disastrous start, losing the key wickets of opener Sanju Samson (2) and one down Shreyas Iyer (3) cheaply.

Nair and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant (36) then steadied the ship with a 74-run third wicket stand as the right-left combo took the attack to the opposition in no time.

The first three overs yielded only 11 runs for Delhi before Nair started the onslaught slamming Washington Sundar and Ben Stokes for five boundaries in two overs.

Pant wasn’t left too far behind, slapping Sundar for a flat six over midwicket before milking Shardul Thaur for three boundaries as Delhi got back the momentum to yield 62 runs in the next five overs.

Later on, West Indian Marlon Samuels (27) added 34 runs for the fifth wicket with Nair before stumper Mahendra Singh Dhoni plucked off a stunning catch off Christian to pack back the Caribbean batsman.

Despite losing his partners at the other end, Nair, who had faced 37 balls by then completed his half century and together with Amit Mishra (11 not out) added a quickfire 22 for the seventh wicket to help Delhi go past the 150-run mark.

(IANS)

23-year-old woman gang raped, body found mutilated in Haryana

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Sonipat: A 23-year-old woman was gang raped and brutally murdered with her mutilated body being found in Rohtak district, police said today.

Stray dogs had bitten away the victim’s face and lower portion of her body which was spotted by a passerby in the urban estate area of Rohtak on May 11, they said.

“Two persons, Sumit and Vikas, have been arrested in this connection,” Sub-inspector rpt Sub-inspector Sonipat, Ajay Malik said.

Sumit was an acquaintance of the victim, he said.

The woman, who was a divorcee, was allegedly kidnapped from Sonipat on May 9 and taken to Rohtak in a car, police said.

The victim’s parents had lodged a missing complaint at Sonipat police station.

Malik said the woman was first raped and the suspects then hit her with a brick and smashed her face against a stone, adding that the victim sustained grievous head injuries.

The matter is being probed thoroughly, police added.

(PTI)

Public affairs index: Kerala tops, Guj 3rd, Karnataka 4th, Bihar last

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Bengaluru: For the second consecutive year, Kerala retained its Numero Uno status in the 2017 Public Affairs Index (PAI),

Kerala stands 1st in Governance for the second year in a row, says Public Affairs Index (PAI), an initiative by the Public Affairs Centre (PAC).

PAC is a think tank committed to good governance.

The PAI aims at objectively ranking the states of India in the field of governance on a wide variety of themes, focus subjects and indicators.

Launching the 2017 edition of Public Affairs Index as the Chief Guest was former Judge of the Supreme Court Santosh Hegde along with Chairman of PAC, former Chief Justice M N Venkatachaliah.

The PAI report revealed that states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Goa were at the top of the governance spectrum as seen from a wide range of important themes such as Essential Infrastructure, Support to Human Development, Social Protection, Women and Children, Crime, Law and Order, Delivery of Justice, Environment, Transparency and Accountability, Fiscal Management and Economic Freedom.

Kerala Chief Secretary SatyajeetRajan and Dr Purnima Chauhan, Secretary Administrative Reforms Department from Himachal Pradesh graced the occasion.

The 2016 edition of PAI included 25 focus subjects under ten themes and 68 indicators.

The 2017 PAI expands this scope to include 26 subjects and 82 indicators and also includes a new theme of ‘Inequality’.

Telangana makes its debut in the report as data for the State was unavailable for the previous year.
The PAI report uses statistics from sources available in the public domain and standardizes the data using the GSDP or population as the denominator while assigning the values of 1.0 and 0.0 to the highest and lowest performers respectively, and placing the other states in between these two end points.

Speaking at the book launch, Chairman of PAC and former Chief Justice M N Venkatachaliah said the Public Affairs Index will be a game changer in governance.

It creates a competitive environment among governments to secure the top spots that will without a doubt result in a direct benefit to the common man,’’ he said.

Author of PAI Dr C K Mathew, Senior Fellow at PAC and former Chief Secretary of Rajasthan, said Public Affairs Index is our attempt to produce a credible report on the quality of governance in India.
The attention that it received through its first edition in 2016 was heartening and inspired us to come out with the 2017 edition which we hope will aid future governments in providing better public services to the citizens of India.

The report categorises states into small and large states with the population of two crore as the distinguishing line.

Among the large states, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat secure the top three spots respectively while Himachal Pradesh, Goa and Mizoram are the best performers among the smaller states respectively.

The special chapter on Inequality examines three perspectives of economic disparity, social discrimination and gender bias through the lens of 25 indicators making a broad analysis of the issue in all its dimensions.

Kerala also emerged as the least unequal (or the most equal state) with Tamil Nadu and Punjab following closely. The special focus on Inequality makes PAI 2017 unique in the annals of comparative governance literature.

(Agencies)

Special Song For Raj Vishnu

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Special Song For Raj Vishnu

One of the lavish producers of Kannada cinema Ramu is giving finishing touches to his 37th film Raj Vishnu starring Sharan & Chikkanna. It is a remake of Rajani Murugan Tamil film. The shoot for the film was completed recently and a special song was captured at Mohan B Kere studio in Nelamangala. “Nannodudre Dhool Kannodudre Dhool…..!” song was shot in 4 days featuring Sharan & Vaibhavi in Murali’s dance direction. The dubbing, C G work & other related procedures have been completed for this film. Pon Raj is the original director and lent story for Adhyaksha Kannada cinema of Sharan. He has made some changes to the original script. Janardhan Maharshi has written screenplay for the film. K Madesh of quite a few commercial hits is a director of this film. Arjun Janya music, Rajesh cinematography, K M Prakash editing, Thriller Manju, Vinod stunts, Yogaraj Bhat, Dr V Nagendra Prasad, Kaviraj lyrics, Raghu Niduvalli dialogue, Suresh Goswami assistance in direction are major credits of this film. Mumbai lass Vaibhavi is female lead, Srinivasamurthy, Sadhu Kokila, Ravishanker, Veena Sunder, Ramesh Pandit, Mimicry Gopi, Swathi & others are in supporting cast.

Chiru – Haripriya – Kavya Teamed

Director Guru Deshpande of Varasdara, Raaja Huli, Rudra Thandav & John Jaani Janardhana is completing this Samhara before Raja Manikya he announced in Prajwal & V Ravichandran combination. The formal Pooja for song recording of the film was held at the studio of music director Ravi Basrur. Shot to fame from Ugram Ravi Basrur is known for melodies in Kannada films like Mrigashira, Karva, Just Madveli et al. The film Samhara stars Chiranjeevi Sarja as angry young man with 2 lovely ladies Haripriya & Kavya Shetty. Both the heroines are happening heroines today. Jagadish Wali is man behind the camera, the actual shoot begins from 29th Apr, 2017 says producers Venkatesh & Sunder Kamaraj.

Radhika Missing

Right from the title some of the directors know how to get attention. Look at this title Radhika Missing. Actress Radhika Kumaraswamy is now having a silent life in her home town and some of the activities she has announced also got stopped. She had taken part in the film Contract with Arjun Sarja. That was old commitment. All said & done the actress with political connections in Karnataka is keeping a low profile. Sensing some more inside information the title Radhika Missing is planned it seems. Santosh Kondankeri was missing from his 1st film Home Stay (Kannada, Hindi & Tamil film) debacle. He is now with a controversial title for a youthful subject and the script is made for the present trend he says. He is roping in a few fresh faces for his new film. Indira Productions that made Jai Lalitha in the past is investing on this film.

Vishwaroopam 2 All Set To Be Released Soon
Kamal Haasan has been forced to stop his Sabaash Naidu midway due to his health ailments and other logistical problems which are in the process of getting sorted out. Here is some good news meanwhile on his other long delayed magnum opus Vishwaroopam 2, which was earlier on acquired by Aascar Films and due to some issues the release of the film was stalled. Now the roadblocks have obviously been cleared as the dubbing & post – production work for the film has begun. Kamal Haasan is the director of the film which has Andrea Jeremiah & Pooja Kumar as the leading ladies.

Shruti Haasan Is In London For Training Sessions

Shruti Haasan will be playing the female lead in director Sundar. C’s mega budget historical fantasy flick Sangamithra along with Jayam Ravi & Arya. The film is being produced by Sri Thenandal Films banner. The pre – production work is on in full swing. Shruti Haasan is apparently playing a warrior in the film and she will be having sword fight sequences. The professional that she is, the elder daughter of the perfectionist Kamal Haasan has started getting trained in the art under a professional setup. The Vedalam actress has been training with an action choreographer in London for the past few weeks. She has also completed the 1st few stages in mastering the art form.

Samantha Takes Up A New Valorous Challenge

Samantha is holding the top rank amongst heroines of Tamil & Telugu film industry and she has been quite busy with multiple film projects since the past few years. But that does not stop her from her off screen activities such as philanthropy, being active in social media, learning new arts & taking up challenges. Recently Samantha has posted an Instagram video in which she is seen playing Silambam a traditional weapon based Tamil martial art form. Samantha has said she started learning Silambam as a new hobby and she has taken up a challenge to become an expert in Silambam very soon. She also says she likes taking up new challenges.

Trisha’s Triple Finish (Movie Projects)

Trisha is holding her own against the crop of new heroines who are making a beeline for Kollywood from other states and even other countries. The past few months have been very hectic for Trish as she has been shooting back to back for 3 films. Trisha has just now announced that she has completed shooting her portions for Mohini, Sathuranga Vettai 2 & Garjanai. In the sequel to Sathuranga Vettai Trish shares screen space with Arvind Swamy while she headlines the cast of the other 2 woman centric films.

The Rajini – Ranjith Film To Start Soon

Rajinikanth has completed work on 2.0, the mega budget sci – fi flick directed by Shankar. He will be teaming up with his Kabali director Pa.Ranjith again for another film which will be produced by Dhanush. Earlier it was reported that the shooting of the film will start on 14th Apri, 2017. But now it seems there will be further wait for the commencement of this most expected film which was announced in Aug, last year. Now Dhanush the producer of the film has confirmed that the shooting of the Rajini -Ranjith film will commence by the mid of May, 2017.

An Important Change Of Plan For Vijay Antony

Vijay Antony’s Yaman is one of the profitable ventures in Kollywood this year. This is the music composer – actor’s 3rd successive hit film after Pichaikkaran & Saithan. After Yaman, Vijay Antony was supposed to do a film for Radhika Sarathkumar’s Radaan Productions which will also be his 1st film for an outside banner. But now this film seems to be put on hold. In the mean time Vijay Antony will complete shooting for Kaali which will be directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi of Vanakkam Chennai fame. The film will be produced by Vijay Antony’s home banner Vijay Antony Film Corporation like all the other films he has acted so far. Kaali’ will go on the floors from May, 2017.

Rajinikanth Addressed As Thalaiva By An International Celebrity

Cricketing icon Sachin Tendulkar’s biopic Sachin – A Billion Dreams will be releasing in May and the trailer of the film in Hindi & Tamil version were released recently. The trailers have impressed Sachin fans and cricket enthusiasts across the country. Rajinikanth who is an ardent follower of cricket has wished Sachin for the success of the film. To this, the Batting Maestro has immediately replied him with a Thanks and the beauty is that he has addressed the Superstar as Thalaiva the word used by every Rajini fan to address the iconic film star. Sachin has also expressed hope that Rajinikanth will enjoy the film in Tamil and also shared with him the link for the trailer of the Tamil version.

Simbu’s AAA Goes The Baahubali Way

A social media announcement by director Adhik Ravichandran about his upcoming film Anbanavan Adangadhavan Asaradhavan starring Simbu in 4 roles has created a huge buzz in media circles. Simbu’s AAA will come out in 2 parts like Baahubali with the 1st one featuring the characters Madurai Michael & Ashwin Thaatha & the 2nd the other 2 characters. The film has Tamannaah, Shriya Saran, Sana Khan, Neethu Chandra, Mahat Raghavendra, Kovai Sarala, VTV Ganesh & Mottai Rajendran in the cast. Yuvan Shankar Raja is scoring the music while production is by Michael Rayappan. The 1st part will be a Ramzan attraction in Jun, 2017.

Anushka Joins Keerthy Suresh & Samantha!!!

The Savithri biopic titled Nadigaiyar Thilagam in Tamil & Mahanati in Telugu is firming up to begin shooting soon. Keerthy Suresh will play the legendary Nadigaiyar Thilagam while Samantha will be seen as a journalist from whose point of view the story unfolds. The latest buzz on the project is that producer – director Nag Ashwin has approached Anushka to play another important role in the film and she is expected to give her nod soon. Prakash Raj might also come on board.

It is Vijay Sethupathi 25 after Vijay 59 for this veteran

Tamil cinema’s most respected director J. Mahendran revealed that he is a fantastic actor too with last year’s blockbuster hit film Theri directed by Atlee with Ilayathalapathy Vijay. Now the director of classic films such as Mullum Malarum & Uthiripookkal will be seen playing an important role in Vijay Sethupathi’s Seethakathi. The film’s director Balaji Tharaneetharan has confirmed that Mahendran plays an important role in the film but refuse to reveal any details about his character. Seethkathi is Vijay Sethupathi’s 25th film. He plays a theatre artist named Ayya in the film. Though the film will not have a heroine or a pair for Vijay Sethupathi, Remya Nambeesan. Gayathri & Oviya will appear in the film in their real life characters that is actresses.

Aishwarya Rajesh Replaces Amala Paul

Amala Paul will not be a part of director Vetrimaran’s dream project Vada Chennai anymore. Last year when Amala shifted her full focus on acting career after separating from her erstwhile husband director Vijay, Vada Chennai was one of the 1st films she got committed to play the lead role with Dhanush. Samantha was supposed to play the role but it later went to Amala Paul has Samantha had to back out of the project. But now Amala Paul has become busy with multiple projects that include Thiruttu Payale 2, an untitled film with Vishnu Vishal & Bhaskar Oru Raskal amongst others. After completing the 1st schedule there was quite a long gap in the progress of Vada Chennai and the shooting resumed only last week. Amala Paul has opted out of the project citing date clash with her other films and she has been replaced by another highly talented performer Aishwarya Rajesh.

Samantha & Robo Shankar Together For The 1st Time

Samantha & Vishal have been paired up for the 1st time in debutante director P. S. Mithran’s Irumbuthirai. Latest update about the film is that Robo Shankar is playing an important role in the film and the script carries a lot of scope for his comic sequences. It is also said that Samantha will have an important role to play in the comic sequences with Robo Shankar for the 1st time and the audiences will get to see the comical best of the top league heroine. Irumbuthirai is being produced by Vishal Film Factory banner with Yuvan Shankar Raja as the music director. George Williams is the cinematographer of this film. which has Action King Arjun as the lead villain.

Vijay Sethupathi Without A Heroine In his 25th Film

Vijay Sethupathi will be teaming up again with his Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom director Balaji Tharaneetharan. This will be the Makkal Selvan’s 25th film as an actor and the film has been titled as Seethakathi. In a recent interview to an English newspaper, the director has revealed some interesting information about the plot & characters of the film. According to Balaji. Vijay Sethupathi plays the character named Ayya, who is a theater artist. The film is basically the story of an actor but it will be entertaining as comedy has been given a lot of importance in the script. Vijay Sethupathi does not have any love interest or female pair in the film. But Remya Nambeesan and few other popular heroines will come as actresses in the film. The film also stars National Award winning yesteryear actress Archana & veteran actor, director & theater personality Mouli in important roles.

Parvathi Admits Facing Sexual Abuse

In a recent interview, actress Parvathy made some shocking revelations that she had faced sexual assaults & abuses from her co -workers in cinema. The actress who do not wish to reveal the names of the criminals said that such people are a real threat to the society. Parvathy added that she could understand & relate to the emotional & physical pain undergone by the popular actress who was recently molested by a gang in a moving car. The actress said that she had also faced a similar crime but she had successfully overcome it with positivity. According to Parvathy, she is a survivor & not a victim. Parvathy who is basking in the success of her latest release Take Off is currently busy with her Bollywood debut with Irfan Khan. Meanwhile, the actress had completed filming Roshni Dinaker’s My Story alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran.

Saravana Stores Owner Makes A Confirmation

One of the popular ads of Saravana Stores was the one in which the owner Saravanan himself appeared with Hansika & Tamannaah. It provided great fodder for meme & troll creators all over. Recently after gifting a golden spear worth rupees 1 Crore to the Tiruchendur Murugan temple Saravanan spoke to newsmen. He has confirmed that he is all set to produce & act as a hero in a new movie in which Nayanthara will be his heroine. In a recently released ad Saravanan has matched a few steps with Raju Sundaram as probably a trial for his movie debut.

Trisha Is Off For Holidays!!!

Meeting up with Trisha is always a pleasure. Her smile has the same warmth, her demeanour is welcoming & manners are always impeccable. She will not go out to impress, she won’t sweet talk. There are no frills attached to her. What you get is what you see with Trisha. Her achievements as the leading lady with maximum number of blockbuster hits in Tamil & Telugu still remains unmatched. Even today she is adored by audiences and is busy working in multiple projects. Trisha has completed work on Mohini & Garjanai 2 films in which she plays the lead role. Mohini is a supernatural entertainer while Garjanai is a road thriller which is a remake of Anushka Sharma’s NH 10. Both the films were physically taxing and before she starts work on her next projects Trisha is taking a break with her mom for 2 weeks. Trisha has films like 18:18 where she plays the lead role, 96 with Vijay Sethupathi, Sathuranga Vettai 2 with Arvind Swami & Saamy 2 with Vikram.

Ajith Enacts The Role Of An Interpol Officer In Vivegam

The new pic released by team Vivegam has Thala Ajith stylishly posing in front of the counter – terrorist squad set up. Vivegam deals about a terror attack in an European Country and Ajith enacts the role of an Interpol officer operating with the counter terrorist squad of UK in Vivegam. Vivek Oberoi plays the baddie in the film, which also has Kajal Aggarwal & Akshara Haasan in important roles. Buzz is that the 1st look teaser of the film will be unveiled on 1st May, 2017 (Thala Ajith’s birthday) but the team is yet to make an official announcement. Meanwhile Antony L Ruben is currently in Bulgaria to work on live edits for the last schedule and he is also likely to fine tune the teaser cut of the film.

All Kerala Vijay Fans Go All Out To Win Hearts

There is a general misconception that fanboys would only indulge in unnecessary fights & arguments with their rival group in social networking sites. But Ilayathalapathy Vijay fans in Kerala has set a good example by supplying free drinking water to the needy people in Kondotty as they are struggling with the water scarcity in this hot summer. Vijay fans have been involving in such meaningful activities in Tamil Nadu & Kerala. Previously, Kottarakkara Vijay fans had organized a rally to create awareness on the increasing crime against women in Kerala.

Tom Hardy Catches Real Thieves

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Tom Hardy Catches Real Thieves

The reel life “Bane” becomes a “Dark Knight” in real life. A witness saw Tom Hardy chasing down 2 teenagers, who were running away from a crash scene involving a stolen motorcycle. The witness also described how the 39 – year – old actor “switched into a. super hero mode” and was seen chasing a thief through gardens & a building site.

Cara Delevingne Sports A Bald Look

Model – turned – actress Cara Delevingne has shaved her head to get into her character for Life In A Year. The 24 – year – old star, who will play a cancer – stricken person in the movie, was spotted flaunting a bald head on the film’s set. The film also features Jaden Smith & Nia Long.

Seth Rogen & Billy Eichner Joins The Cast Of The Lion King (2019)

Seth Rogen & Billy Eichner have been added to the ensemble cast of the upcoming new take on The Lion King(2019). Seth Rogen is in talks to play the beloved warthog, Pumbaa. Eichner will essay his street meerkat pal, Timon, in the live – action movie.

Jenna Dewan Proud Of Channing Tatum

Jenna Dewan says she is proud of her actor -husband Channing Tatum, especially his stint on the live show adaptation of the 2012 film Magic Mike. The 36 – year -old actress
attended the opening night of “Magic Mike Live! Las Vegas!” recently.

Madonna Slams Her Biopic

A day after it was announced that a biopic named “Blond Ambition” on Madonna’s life in New York is in works, the singer finally took to the social media to show her displeasure about the project. The 58 – year – old singer took to Instagram and shared a post in which she wrote, “Nobody knows what I know & what I have seen. Only I can tell my own story. Anyone else who tries is a charlatan & a fool. Looking for instant gratification without doing the work. This is a disease in our society.”

Dave Bautista Wants Daniel Craig To Relive His Role As James Bond

Wrestler – turned – actor Dave Bautista is eager to see actor Daniel Craig reprise the role of James Bond. The 48 – year – old starred opposite Daniel Craig in the most -recent 007 movie Spectre, in which he played the villainous henchman Mr Hinx. Bautista averred that he would love to see the British actor return as James Bond.

Mila Kunis Renovates Chilhood Abode

Mila Kunis brought her mother to tears after she renovated her parents’ condo. The 33 -year – old actress surprised her parents, Mark Kunis & Elvira Kunis, with a make over of their LA house. “Knowing how hard I’ve worked now for what I have, puts things in perspective for how much harder my parents have worked to have given my brother & I the life that we had.”

Jeff Goldblum Joins The Cast Of Jurassic World Sequel

Life always finds a way & looks like, it finally has. Jeff Goldblum who starred in the original Jurassic Park has now officially joined the cast of Jurassic World 2. The 64 – year – old actor played the role of Ian Malcolm, a know – it – all mathematician in both 1993’s Jurassic Park & 1997’s The Lost World:
Jurassic Park. J A Bayona, known for directing A Monster Calls, is directing the next installment in Universal’s super hit franchise.

Chris Pine In Talks To Star In Outlaw King

Chris Pine is in talks to star as Scottish King Robert the Bruce in period drama Outlaw King with Ben Foster. The character Bruce was 1st profiled as the Scottish royal in actor – filmmaker Mel Gibson’s Braveheart who after betraying William Wallace and allowing the British to capture the rebel leader would go on to fight the British for Scotland’s freedom following Wallace’s death.

Ben Affleck Doesn’t Want His Children Into Acting

Ben Affleck averred that he does not want to push his children into acting right now. The 44 – year – old actor also averred that he would not want his kids to experience the “downside” of fame before they attain a suitable age.

Charlize Theron Thinks That Men Always Have It Easy

Charlize Theron averred that she thinks that men always have it easy, while women have to struggle through a lot even in today’s times. The 41 – year – old actress also averred that it is our society itself that is responsible for it and the mindset needs to change.

Heath Ledger Wasn’t Depressed At All

Heath Ledger’s sisters say playing The Joker in The Dark Knight didn’t contribute to the death of the actor. Many believe that his obsession to get to the role of The Joker took a dark toll on him, and led to his death. He died at the young age of 28 on 22nd Jan, 2008 from an accidental mixture of prescription of drugs.

Chris Pratt Calls Comment on Blue – Collar Americans “Stupid”

Chris Pratt recently averred that his comment that Blue – Collar Americans are not being represented in Hollywood is “stupid”. “That was actually a pretty stupid thing to say. I’ll own that. There’s a ton of movies about Blue – Collar America (sic),” the 37 – year – old actor wrote on Twitter.

Margot Robbie Lands Queen Elizabeth’s Role

Bow down to the Queen! The Gloriana is making her way to the Big Screen. The Suicide Squad fame, Margot Robbie, is all set to play the role of Queen Elizabeth in the upcoming drama Mary Queen Of Scots. The 26 – year – old actress will play the Queen opposite Saoirse Ronan’s Mary Stuartin the Working Title & Focus Features project.

Amber Heard & Elon Musk Confirm Relationship In Pictures

After months of speculation, Amber Heard & Elon Musk have confirmed their relationship by sharing their pictures together on Instagram. The 2 lovebirds were pictured sitting at a dinner table while Amber placed her hand on her beau’s shoulder.

Charlize Theron “Dictated” By Kids

Charlize Theron recently averred that she is dictated by her children and has adapted her life to suit Jackson & August. The 41 – year -old actress also averred that her entire life has shifted since she became a mother to her young kids and is now more careful about what projects she takes on & how long she’s away from them for.

Eva Longoria Denies Rumors Of Pregnancy

Eva Longoria has denied pregnancy rumors stating that she is not pregnant. Eva Longoria sparked speculation when she was spotted with a more rounded belly, suggesting that she is expecting her 1st ever child with her businessman husband, Jose Antonio Baston. However, she has denied the rumors and cleared that she is not expecting a baby.

Margot Robbie In Talks To Enact The Role Of Queen Elizabeth

Margot Robbie is in talks to enact the role of Queen Elizabeth in Mary Queen Of Scots. The Focus Features & Working Title project also stars Saoirse Ronan.

Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky Have A Pet Snake

Thor star Chris Hemsworth & wife Elsa Pataky have a pet snake and it lives in their bedroom. The couple, who have a 4 – year -old daughter India & 3 – year – old twin sons Tristan & Sasha, moved from Los Angeles to Byron Bay in Australia in 2015 & the 40 – year – old Spanish star says she is far more suited to life in the wild than Hollywood glamour.

Kate Beckinsale Responds To Husband’s Divorce Petition

Kate Beckinsale has responded to Len Wiseman’s petition for divorce, 6 months after he filed papers. While Len Wiseman insisted the pair are not seeking spousal support from each other, Kate’s filing states that she is reserving the right to support from Len Wisemen.

Amy Schumer Buys Salesperson A $2000 Mattress

Amy Schumer reportedly bought a retail worker a $2000 worth mattress here for allowing her to use the washroom. Mattress Firm clerk Sagine Lazarre says she did not think twice about letting a female jogger use the bathroom at her Portage Park store.

James Norton Interested In James Bond Role

James Norton recently hinted that he would be interested in becoming the next James Bond, averring it’s lovely to be part of the whole conversation. The War And Peace star also admitted that he was a “great fan” of Daniel Craig, saying he “selfishly” hopes that he does another 2 or 3 Bond films.

Hilary Duff Splits From Matthew Koma

Hillary Duff has reportedly split from musician Matthew Koma. The 29 – year -old actress & Matthew Koma are said to have ended their relationship back in Mar, 2017 due to their busy work schedules, but Hilary and the singer have since remained on good terms.

Gemma Arterton Wishes Barbara Broccoli Envisions A Female James Bond

Gemma Arterton believes a female James Bond would be great. The 31 – year -old actress – who starred alongside Daniel Craig in the 2008 Bond movie Quantum Of Solace – avers that film producer Barbara Broccoli is one of the biggest feminists in the world and she can, therefore, envision there being a female 007.

Hugh Jackman Loves Skiing

Hugh Jackman recently averred that he loves to ski, but is not great at it. “I love skiing. I picked it up when I was 18 so never got great but tried to learn it,” Jackman said in a statement. It was for this love that the actor opted to do several ski jumping scenes in Eddie The Eagle’ – about a British underdog ski jumper who made it big at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

Julia Roberts Opens Up Her Heart

Julia Roberts, who is more than just a Pretty Woman as she was named the “Most Beautiful Woman” for a record breaking 5th time, can’t help but gush over how much her mother Betty Lou Bredemus taught her about parenting. “My mom worked a full -time job and raised 3 girls pretty much on her own,” the 49 – year – old actress averred. “My brother (actor Eric Roberts) is older, so he was gone and out of the house. She never showed the strain of it.”

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