Ladakh unrest: Sonam Wangchuk arrest sparks outcry, police call firing ‘self-defence’

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested and moved to Jodhpur jail. Police accused him of provocative remarks and alleged Pakistan links. This followed violent clashes in Leh where four people died and many were injured. Authorities relaxed curfew amid public outrage. Kargil Democratic Alliance and Leh Bar Association defended Wangchuk, rejecting police claims and demanding…

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Chaams is now Java Sundaresan, Adopts his iconic character name from ‘Arai En 305-il Kadavul’, Embraces fan-favorite identity

Actor Swaminathan, popularly known as ‘Chaams’, has officially changed his name to Java Sundaresan. This decision was made because fans predominantly recognize him by his iconic character Java Sundaresan from the 2008 film ‘Arai En 305-il Kadavul’. He embraced the public’s widespread use of the character’s name, making it his own.

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Vijay Babu, Sandra Thomas clash gets ugly before producers’ polls; Facebook spat turns public – Read more

Malayalam cinema is witnessing a heated dispute between Sandra Thomas and Vijay Babu ahead of the producers’ association election. The conflict escalated from disagreements over association bylaws to personal attacks, with accusations of attention-seeking and threats to reveal private messages. Sandra aims to challenge the ruling panel’s long-standing dominance, advocating for reforms within the industry.

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Rajakumaran’s ‘ordinary’ remark on Mahendran’s classic film sparks fury; Fans defend late director’s legacy

Director Rajakumaran’s recent comments about the late director Mahendran have ignited a social media firestorm. Fans are expressing outrage after Rajakumaran described Mahendran’s acclaimed film ‘Uthiripookkal’ as ordinary. This has led to widespread criticism of Rajakumaran, with many defending Mahendran’s significant contributions to Tamil cinema. The controversy is impacting public perception of Rajakumaran’s interviews.

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