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HYDERABAD: Taking inspiration from the Malayalam film Sthanarthi Sreekuttan, Hyderabad District Collector Hari Chandana Dasari has directed all government schools in the city to replace traditional back-bench seating with a rectangle-shaped classroom arrangement. The idea gained momentum during her inspection of the Tribal Welfare Water Sports Academy and Tribal Welfare Ashram Boys School in Bowenpally, Secunderabad, on Tuesday. Her visit included a review of infrastructure, sports training, digital education, and hostel facilities. During the interaction, she advised students to adopt the rectangle-shaped seating layout. She said, "I saw this concept in a Malayalam film where all students sit in a single row, and I learned that many schools in Kerala have adopted it. With the teacher at the centre, every student is visible, and all can participate equally. Typically, students who sit at the back tend to lose focus. This change aims to eliminate that problem." Meanwhile, a similar initiative in Tamil Nadu faced criticism from experts who expressed concern over the potential health impact -- neck issues and visual strain from the new seating arrangements -- on children. It was put on hold on Saturday and later introduced on Monday in select schools where classrooms have fewer students and sufficient space. When asked by TNIE about it, Hari Chandana said that the Hyderabad model is different. "Tamil Nadu schools have introduced a semi-circle layout, resembling the Tamil letter 'Pa.' Our rectangle-shaped design is unique and promotes student-centred learning. It ensures no student is ignored or left out," she said. She added that this seating model is experimental: "If the outcomes are positive, we will go ahead. If not, we can revert to the traditional setup."
Mumbai, Dec 12 (PTI) Malayalam superstar Mohanlal says he will definitely come and work in Hindi movies if filmmakers in Bollywood offer him roles. One of the most influential Malayalam cinema stars, Mohanlal has been part of over 300 films, including all time hits such as "Manichitrathazhu", "Kireedam", "Bharatham", "Drishyam" and "Pulimurugan". "I have done a couple of Hindi films also. But now most of my other films are dubbed into Hindi. When somebody calls me for a role I'll definitely come and work. I don't mind. I don't have a choice. As actors we don't have a choice. Let it come. Let ...Read More >
Chennai: Malayalam actor and director Prithviraj Sukumaran recently revealed that he was given an incredible opportunity by Subaskaran, the head of the renowned Tamil film production house Lyca Productions, to direct a film starring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth. Speaking at the teaser launch of his highly anticipated Malayalam film L2: Empuraan, Prithviraj shared the details, saying, "I have been assigned the task of welcoming Lyca Productions into Malayalam cinema. This obviously is their first ever project in Malayalam. It is a bit of an anecdote. I think now, it is safe to say that Subaskar ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], June 27 (ANI): A female student was allegedly gang-raped inside a law college in Kolkata's Kasba on Wednesday evening. The police have arrested all three accused within 24 hours. The three accused, named as Monojit Mishra (31), Zaib Ahmed (19), and Pramit Mukhopadhyay (20), were former students or staff members of the same law college. Also Read | Student Gang-Raped at South Kolkata Law College: Police Arrest 3 Youths for Sexually Assaulting Young Woman Inside Law College. According to the police, the accused named in the FIR will be produced before the A.C.J. ...Read More >
KOCHI: Questioning the censor board's objection to the use of 'Janaki' in an upcoming Malayalam film and the need for modifying its title, the Kerala High Court on Friday observed that 'Janaki' was a common name used everywhere. It also wondered how the name could affect a particular section of society, as it did not belong to any specific caste or religion. Justice N Nagaresh made the remarks during the hearing of the petition filed by Cosmos Entertainments, the producer of 'JSK-Janaki Vs State of Kerala', which stars Union Minister Suresh Gopi and Anupama Parameswaran in lead roles. The Tam ...Read More >
Hyderabad: With the release of the much awaited spy thriller Dhurandhar round the corner, all eyes are not only on Ranveer Singh's intense new avatar in the film but also on young actress Sara Arjun, the leading lady opposite Ranveer Singh in this Aditya Dhar directorial. The 20-year-old was primarily known for her work in Tamil and Telugu films prior to being cast opposite Ranveer Singh in her Bollywood film debut as the lead. Sara Arjun: a rising star Sara Arjun was born in Mumbai on June 18, 2005, and appeared on camera when she was a child. She started appearing in commercials at the age ...Read More >
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
UNICEF India has selected National Award-winning actor Keerthy Suresh as its new Celebrity Advocate, bringing her on board to support key issues affecting children, including mental health, equal opportunities, and overall well-being. Suresh, who works across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi cinema, will collaborate with the organisation to highlight the challenges faced by children and adolescents and to promote interventions that ensure their healthy development. Her long-standing support fo ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar inaugurated Andhra Pradesh's first Super ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) compliant building at Sagar Nagar in Visakhapatnam on Friday. Terming it a landmark in sustainable infrastructure, he emphasised the government's commitment to energy efficiency and green design in public facilities. The facility will serve as a national-level training hub for power sector staff. He urged power utilities to expedite 20 lakh rooftop solar connections, targeting 10,000 in each Assembly segment. He reaffirmed nine-hour uninterrupted power for agri ...Read More >
Meera Vasudevan is a versatile actress who has worked across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Actress Meera Vasudevan has been making headlines after revealing that she has ended her third marriage to cinematographer Vipin Puthiyankam. In a candid Instagram update, she shared that as of August 2025, she is officially single. Ever since Meera publicly announced her divorce, she has once again become the centre of attention, prompting many to revisit both her personal journey and her p ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
Chatha Pacha OTT release date confirmed. Find out when and where to watch Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew's Malayalam wrestling film online on Netflix. Malayalam action-comedy Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies is gearing up for its digital debut after a theatrical run earlier this year. Directed by debutant Adhvaith Nayar, the film created buzz as Malayalam cinema's first WWE-inspired entertainer when it hit theatres on January 22, 2026. Now, the wrestling drama is ready to step into living room ...Read More >
Production on the film Barroz began in March 2021 and the unit was shot in Kochi, Gao, Bangkok and Chennai, among other places. Mohanlal has been grabbing headlines since he announced his directorial debut with Barroz. Well, the film's trailer has already been released but today there was a launch event in Mumbai city. Akshay Kumar was spotted at the event. Mohanlal and Akshay Kumar posed for the camera and shared a fun chat. The video is going viral. In the video, shared by Snehzala, we can se ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): The much-awaited historical drama 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu - Part 1,' which stars actor Pawan Kalyan, is all set to release in theatres on July 24, 2025. As the date nears, the makers have begun full-fledged promotions for the film. Also Read | Shefali Jariwala Death Case: Actress' Autopsy Conducted, Opinion About Cause of Death 'Reserved', Says Mumbai Police. On Wednesday, the makers took to their X account to share a BTS video showing Kalyan watching the trailer. In the video, the actor-politician is seen closely watching the trailer and later app ...Read More >
The controversy surrounding actress Gouri Kishan has sparked a wave of solidarity across Tamil Nadu's media and film fraternity. Following the viral incident in which a journalist asked the actress an inappropriate question about her body weight during the press meet of her upcoming film Others, both the Chennai Press Club and the South Indian Artistes' Association (Nadigar Sangam) have issued official statements condemning the behaviour and extending support to the actress. In an official stat ...Read More >
Malayalam star Mammootty has recently taken a hiatus from shooting following an unspecified health issue for which he received treatment. Fans have been waiting for the actor to resume his next project, and the latest reports have an update. Director Mahesh Narayanan has recently revealed that Mammootty will soon return to the set of his upcoming film, Patriot. In a recent interview with OnManorama, filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan spoke about the actor returning to the set. The filmmaker revealed th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) Delhi Art, Culture and Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra on Friday visited the Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) at Teen Murti Marg, with singer and music director Himesh Reshammiya accompanying him. The museum, which showcases the lives and contributions of India's former prime ministers, features 14 high-tech galleries equipped with interactive and immersive exhibits, including a 6D helicopter ride, virtual photo booths, a handwriting robot, a time machine and a kinetic LED-lit national flag and emblem, according to a statement. Calling the museum a symbol of mo ...Read More >
Chennai: Inspired by the Malayalam film 'Sthanarthi Sreekuttan', Tamil Nadu school education department has decided to implement a semi-circular seating arrangement (in the shape of the Tamil letter 'Pa') so that there are no 'backbenchers'. This will first be tried in govt middle schools and in classes with low student strength."All chief educational officers are requested to instruct headmasters to arrange students' desks and chairs in a 'Pa' shape in the classroom, depending upon the strength and size of the classroom," a circular from the school education director said.Officials said it wo ...Read More >
Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naseln-starrer Lokah will stream on JioHotstar in Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Marathi, and Bengali. Lokah Chapter 1 OTT Release: Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, the highest-grossing Malayalam film with a theatrical collection exceeding Rs 300 crore, is finally set for its OTT premiere. The first installment in a planned trilogy inspired by Kerala's folktales, Lokah will begin streaming on JioHots ...Read More >
New Delhi: The first and much-awaited look of Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar' was dropped on this 40th birthday (July 6) and indeed left fans speechless. But amid all the excitement and love showering for Aditya Dhar's upcoming high-octane spy thriller actioner, netizens were quick to point out the huge age gap between the lead actress Sara Arjun, who is just 20 and Ranveer who is twice her age. Sara Arjun is the daughter of actor Raj Arjun. She had appeared in a series of commercials and a short Hindi film before the age of six. In 2010, she played lead in AL Vijay's Tamil drama film Deiv ...Read More >
Madhan Bob, the Tamil actor and television personality known for his comedic talent, passed away at 71 due to cancer. Starting as a musician, he debuted in film in 1984 and became famous for his expressions, influenced by Kaka Radhakrishnan. He was celebrated for roles in films like Thenali and his judging role on Asathapovadhu Yaaru. Renowned Tamil actor and television personality Madhan Bob, celebrated for his unique comedic flair and animated expressions, passed away on Saturday due to health ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 6: Bollywood legendary actress Suchitra Sen was remembered by her granddaughter and actress Raima Sen on account of 95th birth anniversary on April 6. The actress took to her social media account to recreate a look that was strikingly similar to her grandmother Suchitra Sen from her younger days in Bollywood. In the black and white picture of herself, Rains Sen was seen sporting a clean hairdo, in a retro look. Sharing the picture on her social media account, Raima captioned the post as, "In loving memory of my Amma." Shashi Kapoor 87th Birth Anniversary: Jackie Shroff Pays Trib ...Read More >
Actor Dileep is an accused in the case and was behind bars for nearly three months in 2017. He is presently out on bail. A popular Kerala actress, who survived a sexual assault in 2017, has now approached President Droupadi Murmu, seeking justice after she "failed to get it from either the Kerala High Court and the Supreme Court". She has now approached the President after her complaint that the memory card containing videos of the sexual assault had been accessed, copied, and transferred unauth ...Read More >
Hyderabad: All government schools across Hyderabad district have been asked to restructure their classrooms so that no student is a back bencher, adopting from Malayalam movie Sthanarthi Sreekuttan. The decision, taken in a recent meeting led by Collector Hari Chandana Dasari, follows a broader pedagogical shift towards learner-centred classrooms recommended by the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023. Kerala and other states like Punjab, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu have already adopted this method. "It might feel strange in the beginning, but maybe if everyone sits facing the teacher, w ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 2 (ANI): The much-awaited teaser of the film 'Patriot' starring Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal has been released. On Thursday, the makers dropped the Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi versions of the teaser, suggesting an intense narrative focused on two individuals "who once controlled the country together." Also Read | 'Kantara Chapter 1' Movie Review: Rishab Shetty Dares To Go Bigger With an Ambitious if Overstuffed Prequel With Three Standout Sequences (LatestLY Exclusive). The teaser opens on a mysterious note with a voiceover ...Read More >
Tamil film actor Abhinay, who starred along with actor Dhanush in his debut film Thulluvadho Illamai, passed away at his residence in the city early on Monday morning. He was 44. Abhinay, who had been battling liver problems for quite some time, was residing alone and had continued to work, despite his poor health condition, because of financial constraints. It may be recalled that actors Dhanush and KPY Bala had extended financial assistance to the late actor for his medical treatment. Abhin ...Read More >
Mumbai: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal says he will definitely come and work in Hindi movies if filmmakers in Bollywood offer him roles. One of the most influential Malayalam cinema stars, Mohanlal has been part of over 300 films, including all time hits such as 'Manichitrathazhu', 'Kireedam', 'Bharatham', 'Drishyam' and 'Pulimurugan'. "I have done a couple of Hindi films also. But now most of my other films are dubbed into Hindi. When somebody calls me for a role I'll definitely come and work. I don't mind. I don't have a choice. As actors we don't have a choice. Let it come. Let it happen," ...Read More >
Prakash Raj slams trolls on X. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prakash Raj has responded to trolls who questioned his personal beliefs * This happened after he attended his mother's funeral service held in accordance with her faith * The actor's mother, Suvarnalatha, died earlier this week Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Prakash Raj has responded to trolls who questioned his personal beliefs after he attended his mother's funeral ser ...Read More >
The Catholic Congress, an organisation of the laity under the Syro-Malabar church, on Friday told the Kerala high court that the upcoming Malayalam movie Haal starring Shine Nigam has "objectionable content" which could cause "religious disharmony". IMAGE: A screengrab from the controversial Malayalam movie, 'Haal'. Photograph: Courtesy 'Haal' official teaser The claim was made by the Christian organisation in an application filed in the High Court seeking impleadment in a plea moved by the fil ...Read More >
Nayanthara, hailed as the 'lady superstar' of the South, opened up in her documentary Nayanthara: Beyond The Fairytale about the struggles early in her career. Reflecting on her 2005 Malayalam film Ghajini, she revealed being body-shamed and criticized, calling it the "lowest point" of her journey. Despite following the director’s vision as a newcomer, she faced harsh trolling. Nayanthara also addressed the controversy over her bikini scene in Billa (2007), stating it was necessary for the role and ultimately proved transformative for her career. With over 75 films across industries, Nayanthar ...Read More >
Srinagar- To the world, he may be seen as extraordinarily lucky. But to 40-year-old Vishwas Kumar Ramesh, the lone survivor of the Air India crash on June 12, survival has come at an unbearable cost. Vishwas, an Indian-origin British national, was the only person to walk away alive after Flight AI171, a London-bound Boeing 787 Dreamliner, crashed seconds after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The crash claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew members on board and 19 people on the ground. Among the dead was his younger brother, Ajay. Vishwas was ...Read More >