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New Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Collective action can bring change: Assistant collector launches TNIE-SIB initiative
KOCHI: Highlighting the power of community participation, Ernakulam Assistant Collector Parvathy Gopakumar on Thursday launched ExSeed Green, a World Environment Day initiative by The New Indian Express in collaboration with South Indian Bank (SIB), aimed at encouraging readers across Kerala to take up farming. Speaking at the event, she said the initiative, though simple in its approach by distributing a packet of seeds with the newspaper, carries the potential for meaningful impact when embraced collectively. 'It is a good initiative that The New Indian Express and South Indian Bank are joining as part of a CSR activity. When an action is taken collectively, it can bring a change,' Parvathy said.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Vidhu Vincent counters Parvathy's criticism on Hema Committee Report: 'Don't shoot wildly just because you're a star'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Filmmaker Vidhu Vincent has responded strongly to actress Parvathy Thiruvothu 's recent criticism of the Kerala government over the delay in implementing the Hema Committee recommendations. In a lengthy social media post titled 'Hema Committee Report and Government Action: Facts', Vidhu urged for a fact-based discussion and stated that 'sensible women like Parvathy should not pass judgments without understanding the truth. ' Stand Up gets off to a grand start Parvathy questions delay in action Parvathy, in a post tagging Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, questioned the lack of progress in implementing the committee's recommendations, stating, 'Now can we focus on the ACTUAL reason this committee was formed? Putting policies in place to help make regulations in the industry? What is happening with that? No rush? It's only been five and a half years since the report was submitted.' Her post triggered widespread debate, prompting Vidhu to lay out the steps taken by the state since the report's submission. Vidhu reacts - None of them were willing to proceed with police cases afterward In her post, Vidhu noted that even those who had testified before the Hema Committee—including Parvathy—were unwilling to take legal action later. 'It is a fact that even though actors like Parvathy and others gave testimonies... none of them were willing to proceed with police cases afterward,' she wrote, adding that both the Special Investigation Team and the Crime Branch confirmed that statements were later withdrawn. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 3BHK Transformation Possible for ₹4.5 Lakh? HomeLane Get Quote Undo She stressed that, 'Legal action requires the full cooperation and testimony of the victims/survivors—without that, it's impossible to pursue cases effectively.' 'Criticism is always healthy. But don't shoot wildly…' Vidhu further emphasized that the Hema Committee was not meant solely to register cases but to act as a foundation for a broader film policy. She detailed government efforts such as: over 20 rounds of consultations, discussions with over 400 stakeholders, and initiatives to empower women in film. Concluding, Vidhu added, 'Criticism is always healthy. But don't shoot wildly just because you're a star… That's what Kerala expects from aware and thoughtful voices like Parvathy and others.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Parvathy Thiruvothu slams Kerala Government over delay in acting on Hema committee report
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has publicly criticised the Kerala government for its continued delay in implementing the recommendations of the Hema Committee report — a document submitted over five years ago to address systemic issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry. In a strongly worded Instagram story, the acclaimed actor expressed frustration at the lack of progress and directly questioned Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the current status of the report's implementation. 'It's ONLY been 5 and a half years': Parvathy's sarcasm hits hard Highlighting the prolonged inaction, Parvathy wrote, 'Now can we focus on the ACTUAL reason this committee was formed? Putting policies in place to help make regulations in the industry?' She followed it with a sarcastic jab, stating, 'No need to rush as it's ONLY been 5 and a half years since the report was submitted.' Her remarks come amid reports that the Special Investigation Team (SIT), which was probing matters linked to the committee's findings, may be preparing to close some of the cases — though no official confirmation has been made. Parvathy feels like her mom after getting her nose pierced Hema Committee's relevance beyond individual cases Parvathy's comments echo the sentiment of many in the film fraternity who believe the core purpose of the Hema Committee has been sidelined. Film editor and Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) member Bina Paul also criticised the government's inaction, emphasising that the report highlights deeper structural issues and not just individual complaints. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The committee, led by veteran actor Hema, was formed to assess the working conditions of women in the Malayalam film industry after a series of serious allegations surfaced. 'Not easy to read, but necessary': Parvathy on report's impact In an earlier interview with NDTV, Parvathy described the report as difficult but essential reading. 'I am not okay with the findings,' she said, calling it a beginning rather than a conclusion. She stressed that it's time for more people to speak up and ensure the findings don't gather dust. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
India Today
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Parvathy slams Kerala government's inaction on Hema Committee's findings
Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has criticised the Kerala government for its prolonged inaction on the recommendations of the Hema Committee report, which was submitted over five years ago to address systemic issues in the Malayalam film an Instagram story, Parvathy directly questioned Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on the status of the committee's suggestions. 'Now can we focus on the ACTUAL reason this committee was formed? Putting policies in place to help make regulations in the industry?' she a pointed remark on the delay, she added, 'No need to rush as it's ONLY been 5 and a half years since the report was submitted.' Parvathy's comments come amid local news reports suggesting that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing cases linked to the Hema Committee is preparing to close them. However, the SIT has not officially confirmed this and is yet to submit its report to the SIT had earlier informed the court that some individuals who recorded statements before the Hema panel were now reluctant to proceed with complaints. The court responded that there was no need to compel anyone to continue and said they must reply to notices from the SIT if they choose not to give further editor and Women in Cinema Collective (WCC) member Bina Paul echoed concerns over the government's inaction and reiterated that the Hema report addresses more than just individual think it should be understood that the Hema committee report is not just about sexual harassment and if some of the people have decided to not move forward with the cases, it's understandable, but there are many who are moving ahead with it,' Paul added, 'The report has brought up many issues that remained unaddressed in the industry. I think we would like to see those recommendations being implemented.'Referring to the state government's efforts to draft a film policy, Paul acknowledged the process has stalled. 'It's definitely a slow process. There were many consultations, they met many people and we were also consulted. We are definitely disappointed that it is taking a lot of time but we do think that it will happen. Unfortunately, the person who headed it passed away, so there is a delay.'Despite the setbacks, Paul noted some cultural progress. 'Definitely there are changes. Five years ago, nobody was talking about women. Now at every level of the industry, there is genuine interest at least to talk about it. It was an invisible issue till now. She has made recommendations and they are trying to implement as much as possible as far as I can see.'advertisementParvathy, meanwhile, declined to comment further. 'I don't want to speak further on it for now,' she said.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Parvathy Thiruvothu slams Kerala CM over inaction on Hema Committee report: ‘Can we focus on the actual reason?'
The Justice Hema Committee Report, which was released last year, created ripples for highlighting the widespread and persistent sexual harassment faced by women in the Malayalam cinema industry. On Monday, actor Parvathy Thiruvothu called out the administration's delay in implementing necessary steps to address the cases that were detailed by the report and tagged Kerala CM in her Instagram Stories. (Also read: Parvathy Thiruvothu on Justice Hema Committee Report findings: 'It took so many years') Taking to her Instagram Stories, Parvathy tagged Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. She went on to add, 'Now can we focus on the ACTUAL reason this committee was formed? Putting policies in place to help make regulations in the industry? What is happening with that? No rush, eh? It's only been five and a half years since the report was submitted.' On June 3, a report from The Hindu stated that the Kerala Police decided to drop the cases which had come up from the Hema Committee report which had detailed sexual exploitation in the Malayalam film industry. 'According to official sources, despite repeated summons by both the SIT and the court, the survivors declined to provide statements in connection with the cases,' added the report. The Hema Committee report put the spotlight on the issues faced by women in the Malayalam film industry and came with shocking accounts of harassment, exploitation, and ill-treatment being faced by women. The report stated that female actors faced harassment, including instances where the doors of their rooms were knocked on by intoxicated individuals in the film industry. In fact, many of the women expressed reluctance to complain due to fear. It also reported a lack of basic amenities such as toilets for women, adding that junior artists are treated 'worse than slaves in Malayalam cinema'.
