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The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Syro-Malabar Church condemns misinformation by Janam TV
The Syro-Malabar Church has strongly condemned what it described as a deliberate and malicious attempt by Janam TV, a Malayalam television channel, to mislead the public by referring to Govindachamy, a rape-murder convict who escaped from the Kannur Central Prison on Friday only to be caught a few hours later, as Charlie Thomas, a name he once falsely gave to the police. In a statement issued by the Syro Malabar Church Media Commission, the Church noted that while Govindachamy was the name recorded in police files, court verdicts, and Supreme Court documents, the Janam TV continued to use the alias Charlie Thomas, a move the Church alleged was calculated, in violation of both journalistic ethics and moral decency. The commission further clarified that Govindachamy had a pattern of giving multiple false identities to authorities, including names like Charlie, Krishnan, Raj, and Ramesh. 'While early police reports may have used the alias Charlie Thomas, subsequent investigation—and all legal proceedings—have conclusively established his real identity as Govindachamy. The Supreme Court, in its final verdict, recorded his name as Govindaswamy, further affirming the falsity of the alternative names,' it said. The Church expressed deep concern over the continued use of this discredited alias by Janam TV, saying it was not used for factual accuracy, but to inflame communal sentiments. 'It is evident that this is an attempt to sow the seeds of religious hatred among their viewership and revive the baseless conversion narrative,' the statement reads. Fr. Tom Olikkarott, secretary and spokesperson of the Commission for Media of the Syro-Malabar Church, said that the Supreme Court verdict also confirmed that the original name of the accused was Govindachamy. 'No other media highlighted the false name of the accused, and I suspect that there is some malicious intent behind the repeated false narrative. The Church cannot admit such false propaganda being spread in society,' said Fr. Olikkarott. 'The authorities of Janam TV should explain the circumstances under which they used the false name,' said the priest.
Kuwait Times
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Kuwait Times
Goodbye ‘Downton Abbey' auction and UK exhibition announced
Visitors attend a 1920's themed event at Highclere Castle, near Newbury, west of London, on September 7, 2019, ahead of the world premiere of the Downton Abbey film. --AFP 'Downton Abbey' fans will be able to bid on props, costumes and other items from the hit TV show and movies, with the announcement Thursday of a 'farewell' auction and showcase starting next month. The sale by London auction house Bonhams, which will feature everything from dresses to a clapper board, will run online for just under a month from August 18. It comes ahead of the release of a third film -- 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' -- in cinemas in September, and follows six highly successful seasons of the show on the small screen. Bonhams is marking the occasion with a free 'special exhibition' at its New Bond Street location in the British capital open to anyone and featuring some of the sale items, it said. 'Downton Abbey is an exceptionally well-researched piece of storytelling on aristocratic society in the early 20th century,' Charlie Thomas, of Bonhams, said in a statement announcing the sale and accompanying showcase. 'The costumes and props show the impressive attention to detail that brought the world to life on screen and making it so beloved by millions across the globe.' Among the higher priced items going under the hammer are the Downton Abbey 'bell wall', the servant call system which featured prominently in the television series. It is estimated to fetch up to £7,000 ($9,400). Various dresses will be available, including a wedding costume worn by Lady Mary Crawley -- played by actress Michelle Dockery -- in the first episode of season three priced at £3,000 to £5,000. Meanwhile the clapper board used in the production of the film 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' is set to cost £1,000 to £1,500, while an autographed script of episode one, season one, is estimated to go for £600 to £800. — AFP
Malay Mail
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Here's your chance to own a piece of ‘Downton Abbey': Iconic costumes, props go under the hammer ahead of the grand finale
LONDON, July 18 — Downton Abbey fans will be able to bid on props, costumes and other items from the hit TV show and movies, with the announcement Thursday of a 'farewell' auction and showcase starting next month. The sale by London auction house Bonhams, which will feature everything from dresses to a clapper board, will run online for just under a month from August 18. It comes ahead of the release of a third film — Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale — in cinemas in September, and follows six highly successful seasons of the show on the small screen. Bonhams is marking the occasion with a free 'special exhibition' at its New Bond Street location in the British capital open to anyone and featuring some of the sale items, it said. 'Downton Abbey is an exceptionally well-researched piece of storytelling on aristocratic society in the early 20th century,' Charlie Thomas, of Bonhams, said in a statement announcing the sale and accompanying showcase. 'The costumes and props show the impressive attention to detail that brought the world to life on screen and making it so beloved by millions across the globe.' Among the higher priced items going under the hammer are the Downton Abbey 'bell wall', the servant call system which featured prominently in the television series. It is estimated to fetch up to £7,000 (RM39,908). Various dresses will be available, including a wedding costume worn by Lady Mary Crawley — played by actress Michelle Dockery — in the first episode of season three priced at £3,000 to £5,000. Meanwhile the clapper board used in the production of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era is set to cost £1,000 to £1,500, while an autographed script of episode one, season one, is estimated to go for £600 to £800. — AFP
eNCA
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- eNCA
Goodbye 'Downton Abbey' auction and UK exhibition announced
"Downton Abbey" fans will be able to bid on props, costumes and other items from the hit TV show and movies, with the announcement Thursday of a "farewell" auction and showcase starting next month. The sale by London auction house Bonhams, which will feature everything from dresses to a clapper board, will run online for just under a month from August 18. It comes ahead of the release of a third film -- "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale" -- in cinemas in September, and follows six highly successful seasons of the show on the small screen. Bonhams is marking the occasion with a free "special exhibition" at its New Bond Street location in the British capital open to anyone and featuring some of the sale items, it said. "Downton Abbey is an exceptionally well-researched piece of storytelling on aristocratic society in the early 20th century," Charlie Thomas, of Bonhams, said in a statement announcing the sale and accompanying showcase. "The costumes and props show the impressive attention to detail that brought the world to life on screen and making it so beloved by millions across the globe." Among the higher priced items going under the hammer are the Downton Abbey "bell wall", the servant call system which featured prominently in the television series. It is estimated to fetch up to £7,000 ($9,400). Various dresses will be available, including a wedding costume worn by Lady Mary Crawley -- played by actress Michelle Dockery -- in the first episode of season three priced at £3,000 to £5,000. Meanwhile the clapper board used in the production of the film "Downton Abbey: A New Era" is set to cost £1,000 to £1,500, while an autographed script of episode one, season one, is estimated to go for £600 to £800.
RTÉ News
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Goodbye Downton Abbey auction and exhibition announced
Downton Abbey fans will be able to bid on props, costumes, and other items from the hit TV show and films, with the announcement of a "farewell" auction and showcase starting next month. The sale by the London auction house Bonhams, which will feature everything from dresses to a clapper board, will run online for just under a month from Monday 18 August. It comes ahead of the release of a third film - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale - in cinemas in September and follows six highly successful seasons of the show on the small screen. Bonhams is marking the occasion with a free "special exhibition" at its New Bond Street location in London, open to anyone and featuring some of the sale items, it said. " Downton Abbey is an exceptionally well-researched piece of storytelling on aristocratic society in the early 20th century," Charlie Thomas of Bonhams said in a statement announcing the sale and accompanying showcase. "The costumes and props show the impressive attention to detail that brought the world to life on screen and making it so beloved by millions across the globe." Among the higher-priced items going under the hammer are the Downton Abbey"bell wall", the servant call system that featured prominently in the television series. It is estimated to fetch up to £7,000. Various dresses will be available, including a wedding costume worn by Lady Mary Crawley - played by Michelle Dockery - in the first episode of season three, priced at £3,000 to £5,000. The clapper board used in the production of the film Downton Abbey: A New Era is set to cost £1,000 to £1,500, while an autographed script of episode one, season one is estimated to go for £600 to £800.
