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India Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
Karnataka: Congress vs Congress 'voter fraud', DK Shivakumar slams own minister
This episode of So South examines political developments across South India. In Karnataka, the controversy surrounding Rahul Gandhi's 'voter chori' allegations intensifies, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar challenging the Election Commission's notice to Rahul Gandhi. Karnataka Cooperative Minister KN Rajanna admitted to voter list irregularities during the Congress's rule, a statement that has drawn criticism from D.K. Shivakumar. The issue has resonated across the south, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin supporting Rahul Gandhi and Congress's K.C. Venugopal alleging similar voter list manipulation in Kerala's Thrissur constituency, questioning a BJP win. In Tamil Nadu, a political discussion has arisen from VCK leader Tol Thirumavallavan's comments on MGR and 'Brahmanism', which have drawn criticism from the AIADMK. Additionally, lyricist Vairamuthu faces backlash for his interpretation of Lord Ram's state of mind. The program also covers internal friction within the PMK, with Anbumani Ramadoss addressing a rift with his father. Furthermore, the show reports on protests in Dharwar against alleged propaganda targeting Dharmasthala and actor Rana Daggubati's appearance before the Enforcement Directorate.
The Hindu
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Actor Vinayakan's social media post draws criticism
Social media posts by actor Vinayakan have drawn sharp criticism from certain sections of society. Mr. Vinayakan had criticised filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan the other day for his statement made at the recently held film conclave organised by the State government. He had also dragged singer Yesudas into the controversy using an expletive-laden social media post. Muhammad Shiyas, Ernakulam District Congress Committee (DCC) president, on Friday (August 8, 2025) termed him a public nuisance and sought government intervention to rein in the actor. The government shall either provide him with the required medical treatment or initiate legal action for the social menace caused by him. The protection given to the actor, who is known for his unruly and uncivilised behaviour, often under the influence of intoxicants, would send a wrong signal to society, he said. Mr. Shiyas said people will be forced to handle the actor on the streets if he fails to mend his ways. Playback singer G. Venugopal joined the issue on the day with a social media post criticising the actor for his below-the-belt criticism of Mr. Yesudas. Terming Mr. Yesudas as a revolutionary in the field of music, Mr. Venugopal said the legendary singer, who belonged to the Latin Catholic community, created history in the world of music, where Brahmanism once ruled the roost. The singer who devoted his life to music and engaged himself in reinventing and refining the music was showered with abuse under the cover of political correctness. One should treat Mr. Yesudas as a singer and not as a social reformer, referring to some of the controversial statements of the singer, Mr. Venugopal said. Meanwhile, Mr. Vinayakan took to social media once again on Friday with an abusive post on a woman media person. The actor's social media post following the death of veteran communist leader V.S. Achuthanandan and Congress leader Oommen Chandy had invited criticism.
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First Post
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
The Family Man & Farzi co-creator Raj Nidimoru's wife posts about ‘causing pain' after Samantha Ruth Prabhu's pictures with him grab headlines: ‘Hurt not others in ways that you...'
While these pics have once again sparked the dating speculations between Sam and Raj, the latter's wife has shared cryptic posts among these rumours read more Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru have once grabbed headlines thanks to the former's Instagram pictures from Detroit. The duo has garnered the limelight with two pictures in a series of images, as in one of them, Samantha and Raj can be seen walking hand-in-hand and sitting close to each other. While these pics have once again sparked the dating speculations between Sam and Raj, the latter's wife has shared cryptic posts among these rumours. Amid Raj and Shhyamali's marriage status remains unclear, the director's wife took to her Instagram Stories to share several cryptic posts after Sam's pics with Raj went viral. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The heading of one of her posts reads, 'Life's great golden rule.' It had list of religions and their teachings, starting with 'Brahmanism: This is the sum of duty. Do not unto others which would cause you pain if done to you,' followed by, 'Buddhism: Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.' With the concept of karma and hurting, it followed the teachings of Christianity, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism and Taoism. The other post depicted the teachings of Lord Krishna as it read, 'Arjuna: 'If not victory nor defeat, then what matters?' Krishna: 'Dharma alone matters.'' Sharing the post, she wrote, 'Wednesday Wisdom.' Reacting to the post, one fan wrote, 'So u're soft lunching ur relationship with Raj… But as a great fan of urs I wanna say don't make the same mistake that ur ex did.. Dating a married person is never okay! Didn't expect that from u.' Samantha has worked Raj & DK duo together in The Family Man 2 and Citadel: Honey Bunny. She has collaborated with them for the third time for Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom' STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The show also features Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi and Jaideep Ahlawat. The upcoming fantasy period drama series Rakht Brahmand, produced by visionary filmmakers Raj & DK and directed by Rahi Anil Barve, the mastermind behind Tumbbad.
Time of India
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
After Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru's cosy photos, his ex-wife reacts again: 'Don't do what would hurt you'
When Samantha Ruth Prabhu posted cosy photos from Detroit with filmmaker Raj Nidimoru , social media lit up with speculation. The actress, who has largely kept her personal life private post-divorce, was seen walking hand-in-hand and sitting closely with Raj in two now-viral snaps. But just as fans began speculating about a budding romance, Raj's ex-wife, Shhyamali De . Shortly after Samantha's Detroit photo dump, Shhyamali took to Instagram with a set of cryptic stories that many believe were aimed at the duo. One post read, 'Been there. Done that,'—a short but loaded message that had followers reading between the lines. But it didn't stop there. Shhyamali De's Instagram story. She followed it up with a post titled Life's great golden rule, listing spiritual and religious philosophies from across traditions—Brahmanism, Buddhism, Christianity, Islam, and more—all echoing the same theme: don't hurt others if you don't wish to be hurt. The underlying message? by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now To top it off, she posted a quote from the Bhagavad Gita, where Krishna tells Arjuna that 'Dharma alone matters'. She captioned it 'Wednesday Wisdom,' though the timing of the post didn't go unnoticed by those tracking the Samantha–Raj rumours. While neither Samantha nor Raj has addressed the speculation publicly, the internet is rife with theories. Are they just friends enjoying a trip, or is there more brewing beneath the surface? Either way, the silence from both sides is only amplifying the noise. About Samantha and Raj's work Samantha has worked with director Raj of the famous duo Raj and DK in The Family Man and Citadel: Honey Bunny. Samantha is currently gearing up for her next, Rakt Brahmand: The Bloody Kingdom.
NDTV
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Raj Nidimoru's Wife Shares Cryptic Post After Samantha Drops Pics With Filmmaker From Detroit Vacay: "Causing Pain..."
New Delhi: Samantha Ruth Prabhu and filmmaker Raj Nidimoru are once again in the news, this time for their trip to Detroit. What's Happening Samantha recently shared a series of pictures on social media, featuring rumoured boyfriend Raj. In one of the pictures, the two are seen holding hands while crossing the street and sitting close to each other in a group. The pictures have sparked fresh rumours about their relationship. The photos drew several reactions from fans. Amid the buzz, Raj's wife Shhyamali De also shared a few cryptic posts on her Instagram Stories. Though the current status of Raj and Shhyamali's marriage remains unclear, her posts appeared to hint at the ongoing speculation. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Samantha (@samantharuthprabhuoffl) What Did Shhyamali De Post? One of her posts was titled, "Life's great golden rule." It included a list of religious teachings. The post read, "Brahmanism: This is the sum of duty. Do not unto others which would cause you pain if done to you. Buddhism: Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful. It was followed by teachings from Christianity, Confucianism, Islam, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Taoism - all centred around the themes of karma and not causing harm to others." She then posted another quote referencing Lord Krishna. It read, "Arjuna: 'If not victory nor defeat, then what matters?' Krishna: 'Dharma alone matters.'" Sharing the post, she wrote, "Wednesday Wisdom." This is not the first time Shhyamali has shared cryptic posts. Back in May, when Samantha had posted pictures with Raj to promote her first production venture Subham, Shhyamali's posts had also drawn attention. Background In her recent Detroit photo dump, Samantha included shots of herself at local eateries, posing in designer outfits for an event and exploring different spots in the city. Among them were the pictures with Raj that drew the most attention - one showed them walking hand-in-hand with a friend beside them, while another captured them seated next to each other in a group photo. So far, neither Samantha nor Raj has commented on the nature of their relationship. Raj Nidimoru is one half of the filmmaking duo Raj & DK and directed Samantha in the Amazon Prime series The Family Man. He and Shhyamali De have a daughter together. Her last post with Raj dates back to Valentine's Day 2023. Samantha was previously married to actor Naga Chaitanya. The two separated in 2021. In 2024, Naga Chaitanya married actor Sobhita Dhulipala.
