#Rajendran

[thozhar]

Gogu: Apart from the movie Jagat, I don’t see many clear attempts in Malaysian Tamil cinema to explore our identity. Nevertheless, I draw immense inspiration from other Malaysian filmmakers like Tan Chui Mui, Yeo Joon Han, U-Wei, and Dain Said. Their intimate films delve deep into the psyche of society, raising thought-provoking questions for the audience. It’s truly empowering to witness yourself, your community, and your landscape represented in films. It validates our existence, our joy, our dreams, and the personal struggles we go through.  One thing that truly fascinates me in Southeast Asian films is how they beautifully portray our local beliefs and magic. Our region has a rich history filled with rituals, ghosts, and myths, and seeing them come to life on the screen adds a unique touch to the storytelling, specific to this part of the world.  Moreover, there’s a naturally slow pace in our region, which Indonesians would call “santai.” It’s during these unhurried, laid-back moments that we reflect on our lives. However, this inherent rhythm is being disrupted by new fast-paced narratives and modern technology. Some fantastic filmmakers from our region, like Apitchapong and Lav Diaz, are constantly fighting against this trend. They strive to bring back alignment and harmony in our thoughts through their work. 

— Malaysian Tamil Film Duo Gogularaajan And Kumanavannan Rajendran On The Complexities Of Cinema, Southeast Asia, And Tamilness

#gogularaajan rajendran #kumanavannan rajendran #malaysian tamil cinema #malaysian tamil filmmakers #southeast asia #southeast asian cinema #malaysian cinema #tamils in southeast asia

[psikonauti]

Padma Rajendran (Malaysian,b. 1985)

Flower Comb, 2021

Dye and resist on silk with stitching

#upl #va #art #painting #Padma Rajendran

[mirabile---visu]

Padma Rajendran

#Padma Rajendran

[hinducosmos]

Ayyappa

Shaatish Rajendran wrote : At age 12, the king wanted to formally invest Manikantha as the heir prince (yuvaraja). However, the queen under the influence of an evil minister objected. The minister had advised the queen that only her younger biological child should be the next king.

The younger child was disabled and lacked the ability to perform the duties of the king, something that the scheming evil minister thought would make him the de facto ruler. The minister persuaded the queen to feign an illness, ask for "tiger's milk" to cure her illness and demand that Manikantha be sent to get the milk from the forest.

Manikantha volunteers, goes into the forest and returns riding a tigress. The king, realising Manikantha's special ability recognizes the adopted son to be a divine being, resolves to make a shrine for him. For location, Manikantha shoots an arrow that lands thirty kilometers away. The young boy then transforms into Ayyappan.

The place where arrow landed is now an Ayyappa shrine, a site of a major pilgrimage that is particularly popular for visits on Makara Sankranti Manikanda. (via Facebook: Shaatish Rajendran)

#Ayyappan #Shaatish Rajendran #hindu #hinduism #degital painting

[eveningkeralanews]

യദു അശ്ലീല ആംഗ്യം കാണിച്ചുവെന്ന പരാതി; മേയറുടെ രഹസ്യമൊഴിയെടുക്കാൻ പൊലീസ്

തിരുവനന്തപുരം: കെഎസ്ആര്‍ടിസി ബസ് ഡ്രൈവര്‍ എച്ച്.യദുവിനെതിരെ നല്‍കിയ പരാതിയില്‍ തിരുവനന്തപുരം മേയര്‍ ആര്യ രാജേന്ദ്രന്റെ രഹസ്യ മൊഴി രേഖപ്പെടുത്താന്‍ പൊലീസ്. ഇതിനായി അന്വേഷണ ഉദ്യോഗസ്ഥനായ കന്റോണ്‍മെന്റ് സ്‌റ്റേഷന്‍ ഹൗസ് ഓഫിസര്‍ ചീഫ് ജുഡീഷ്യല്‍ മജിസ്‌ട്രേറ്റ് കോടതിയില്‍ അപേക്ഷ നല്‍കി. എന്നാല്‍, ജില്ലാ ജഡ്ജിയായി സ്ഥാനക്കയറ്റം ലഭിച്ച് ഇന്നലെ സ്ഥലം മാറിപ്പോയ സിജെഎം ഈ അപേക്ഷ വനിതാ മജിസ്‌‌ട്രേറ്റുള്ള…

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#kerala #ksrtc #Mayor Arya Rajendran #thiruvananthapuram

[globalbizoutlook1]

#Mr. Kumaresan Rajendran SNF India Pvt. Ltd. #watermanagement #Leadership #Innovation #Sustainability #SNFIndia #ChemicalIndustry #globalbizoutlook🌱💼

[akultalkies]

Payal Rajput, Ajay Ghosh, Divya Pillai, Nandita Shwetha, Dayanand Reddy, Kamal Krishna, Priyadarshi Pulikonda, Ajmal Ameer, Srilekha Rajendran, Shravan Reddy, Ravindra Vijay, Sritej, Krishna Chaitanya, Anand Ramaraju, Laxman

#Payal Rajput #Ajay Ghosh #Divya Pillai #Nandita Shwetha #Dayanand Reddy #Kamal Krishna #Priyadarshi Pulikonda #Ajmal Ameer #Srilekha Rajendran #Shravan Reddy #Ravindra Vijay #Sritej #Krishna Chaitanya #Anand Ramaraju #Laxman

[suchananewsblog]

Poornima Indrajith is a revelation in the Malayalam film ‘Thuramukham’

Poornima Indrajith is a revelation in Rajeev Ravi’s Thuramukham. The actor effortlessly, and convincingly, traverses the journey from a young, hopeful mother of three in her thirties to an ageing woman who is losing everything she holds dear. Her understated performance is consistent, her eyes and body become tools to convey a kaleidoscope of emotions and experiences far removed from what a woman…

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#darshana rajendran #indrajith wife #Kerala #KM Chidambaram #Kochi #Malayalam cinema #Mattancherry #Nivin Pauly #Poornima Indrajith #poornima indrajith films #Rajeev Ravi #Thuramukham #thuramukham malayalam movie #thuramukham movie #thuramukham review

[bignewskerala]

#thiruvananthapuram mayor arya rajendran

[don-lichterman]

Manorama News Conclave | Why change in politicians' language? Blame it on dark age, globalisation, aptitude shift

Manorama News Conclave | Why change in politicians’ language? Blame it on dark age, globalisation, aptitude shift

Thrissur: The language of politicians in Kerala has changed, unfortunately not for the good. Congress leader V D Satheesan blames it on what he calls ‘the dark age’ we live in, while CPI’s Kanam Rajendran says it is part of the ill-effects of globalisation. A third view, shared by BJP’s V Muraleedharan, is that the changes in the political diction is only a reflection of the shift in society’s…

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#age #aptitude #blame #change #Conclave #Dark #globalisation #hyatt regency #kanam rajendran #language #Manorama #manorama news #manorama news conclave #News #political expression #politicians #shift #v muraleedharan #vd satheesan

[thozhar]

Gogu: Even after independence, the Tamils continued to be managed similarly to the colonial times. European estate managers remained involved in Malaysian plantations, and the political direction and policies of Malaysia did not undergo significant shifts from the colonial period to benefit the Indians.  As indentured labourers, the Tamils were seen as mere tools for profit and deliberately dehumanised. The oppression they faced was evident in every aspect of plantation life. From the regimental morning roll-call to the hierarchical divisions based on caste, from the promotion of toddy consumption to destroy their consciousness to the extremely small and substandard housing, and from being kept separate from the development of the new nation to limited access to education, everything was cunningly designed to strip away their self-respect and dignity, keeping them as ignorant slaves. Sadly, many Tamils were unaware of the extent of their oppression, as they were kept comfortable enough not to revolt.  It is indeed heartbreaking to see the lasting impact of the oppressive system on Tamil communities even today. Despite advancements in wealth, the chains of oppression have not been fully broken. The slave mentality still persists, hindering our ability to realise our true potential and independence. In the realm of arts, we continue to be enslaved to the influences of South Indian cinema and Hollywood, preventing us from exploring the true meaning of our existence in this land. I think when the Malaysian Tamils watch themselves represented truthfully in cinema, one step towards finding our identity would be taken. We must reclaim our narrative; that is our liberation!

— ‘Plantation Life: As It Was’ Documents And Reclaims The History Of Tamil Indentureship

#plantation tamils #tamil indentured history #neocolonial malaysia #colonial malaya #malaysian tamil cinema #gogularaajan rajendran #kumanavannan rajendran #plantation life:as it was

[thereader-radhika]

The Other 'Kalki' - T. Sadasivam and the origins of the 'Kalki' magazine

Thiagaraja Sadasivam, better known as 'Kalki' Sadasivam, was an Indian freedom fighter, singer, journalist and film producer. In his later years, he'd come to be more well known as the husband of the renowned musician M.S. Subbulakshmi.

R. Krishnamurthy, better known as Kalki, was a Tamil writer, journalist, poet, critic and Indian independence activist who wrote under several pen-names like Tumbi, Tamil Teni, Karnatakam, Langulan, Agastyar, Ra Ki, Yaman, Vivasayi, Petron, Guhan, Tamil Magan, etc. but what captured his readers' fancy is the pseudonym 'Kalki'.

T. Sadasivam and R. Krishnamurthy worked at Gemini Vasan's (who owned the legendary Gemini Studios as well) 'Ananda Vikatan' in 1930s but both left the magazine in the late 1930s, due to personal (Sadasivam's marriage with MS was scandalous for the times) and political (Vasan often got into trouble with the British government due to Krishnamurthy's works) reasons.

From T. J. S. George's M.S Subbulakshmi: The Definitive Biography :

Sadasivam must have admired his own luck at that point. For he had not only the most marketable literary property at his disposal but also the most valuable musical property as well . . . With Rajagopalachari giving his approval to the idea, all three were inspired to take the plunge.

Krishnamurthi, Rajaji, Sadasivam

Rajaji, M S Subbulakshmi, Sadasivam

The name of the magazine suggested itself. Krishnamurthi’s writings had spread his pen name ‘Kalki’ so far and wide that Kalki as a magazine title would have the priceless advantage of instant recognition. That indeed turned out to be the case. Not only the originator of the pen name but also the manager-proprietor too would henceforth be identified by the magazine’s name; they would always be known as Kalki Krishnamurthi and Kalki Sadasivam.

Thanks to MS’s film successes, he found many a wealthy financier knocking at his doors ready to invest in her. But Sadasivam was not open to their ideas; they had to be open to his. Such a stipulation kept potential investors at bay until a film director named Y. V. Rao came along. His idea sounded preposterous . . . He would make up the shortfall in the Kalki capital, he said, if Subbulakshmi would act as Narada in a film he was planning to make, titled Savithri. Sadasivam felt scandalized. MS as a male character!

For Rao that was precisely the point. MS in male attire would act as an irresistible magnet for the masses . . . After holding discussions with Rajaji and Krishnamurthi and after making a few teasing references to the idea in conversation with MS herself, Sadasivam said yes to Rao . . .

The first issue of Kalki

It took no time for Kalki to make a mark. That period was characterized by tremendous turbulence as a result of the war in Europe and Asia and the independence movement in India entering decisive phases. . . . Every day was a news day. The public appetite was keen for both incisive political commentaries and elevating literary works. Kalki Krishnamurthi’s pen satisfied the popular taste. Sadasivam’s managerial prowess found new inspiration in proprietorship. Combining creative credibility with entrepreneurial vitality, Kalki quickly grew into a part of Tamil history. Krishnamurthi, Sadasivam and Subbulakshmi, with Rajagopalachari hovering as a ‘presiding deity’, symbolized the vanguard of a virtual cultural renaissance in the Brahminic world of Madras. It would reach a peak with new historical novels appearing in a serialized form in the pages of the magazine—Ponniyin Selvan and Sivakamiyin Sapatham.

Krishnamurthy's daughter Anandi was married to Sadasivam's nephew Ramachandran and Sadasivam's daughter Vijaya was married to Krishnamurthy's son Rajendran.

Krishnamurthi, Anandi (sitting on his lap) and Ramachandran

MS Subbulakshmi, Sadasivam's elder daughter musician Radha with husband Viswanathan, Rajaji, Sadasivam, younger daughter Vijaya with her husband Rajendran

@willkatfanfromasia @favcolourrvibgior @celestesinsight @sampigehoovu @ambidextrousarcher @sakhiiii @whippersnappersbookworm

#ponniyin selvan #ponniyin selvan 2

[santoschristos]

Ganesha by Shaatish Rajendran Your understanding of love has to evolve. You always think love means to hold. No. Love means to liberate and push forth. : Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

HE is the real Sadhu, who can reveal the form of the Formless to the vision of these eyes. -- Kabir

[bollywoodirect]

#ARRahman taking a photo of #KamalHaasan watching The Godfather is probably the best pic you'll see online today! Courtesy- Gopinath Rajendran

#bollywoodirect #bollywood #a r rahman #kamal haasan

[eveningkeralanews]

കത്ത് വിവാദം: അന്വേഷണം സിപിഎം ബന്ധമുള്ള വാട്‌സാപ്പ് ഗ്രൂപ്പ് കേന്ദ്രീകരിച്ച്

കത്ത് വിവാദം: അന്വേഷണം സിപിഎം ബന്ധമുള്ള വാട്‌സാപ്പ് ഗ്രൂപ്പ് കേന്ദ്രീകരിച്ച്

തിരുവനന്തപുരം: കത്ത് വിവാദത്തില്‍ ക്രൈംബ്രാഞ്ച് അന്വേഷണംതുടങ്ങി. കത്ത് പുറത്തായ വാട്സാപ്പ് ഗ്രൂപ്പ് കേന്ദ്രീകരിച്ചായിരിക്കും പ്രാഥമിക അന്വേഷണം. സി.പി.എമ്മുമായി ബന്ധപ്പെട്ട മെഡിക്കല്‍ കോളേജ് ഭാഗത്തെ ഒരുഗ്രൂപ്പിലാണ് കത്തിന്റെ പകര്‍പ്പ��� ആദ്യമെത്തിയത്. വിവാദമായതോടെ പിന്‍വലിച്ചു. കത്തിന്റെ ഉറവിടം കണ്ടെത്തിയാലെ വ്യാജമാണോയെന്ന് ഉറപ്പിക്കാനാകൂ. നിലവില്‍ ലഭിച്ച പകര്‍പ്പിന്റെ ഒരുവശത്ത് പേപ്പറുകള്‍…

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#kerala #Mayor Arya Rajendran #thiruvananthapuram

[sataniccapitalist]

Cornel West and Richard Wolff talk about Capitalism and White Supremacy

A conversation about capitalism with two brilliant minds, Cornel West and Richard D. Wolff, together in a rare joint appearance. Richard D. Wolff is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, and author most recently of Capitalism’s Crisis Deepens: Essays on the Global Economic Meltdown 2010- 2014/ Dr. Cornel West has written or edited dozens of books, including classics like Race Matters, and Democracy Matters. His most recent is Black Prophetic Fire, written in conversation with Christa Buschendorf. Also in the show, activist Manju Rajendran tells us about a small business that is successfully operating under an anti-capitalist economic paradigm. And Laura raises questions about the record-setting settlement with BP over drilling disaster in the Gulf Coast.

#Youtube