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The Hindu
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
An exhibition that provides a glimpse into the glorious past of the city, its rich culture
From a panoramic view of the International Trade fair in Madras photographed in 1968, the Tamil Nadu team performing karagam and gymnastics during a Republic day Parade practice in 1979 to Children playing carrom at Asian Youth Centre night shelter, in 1984, 78 photos are on display as part of The Hindu Made of Chennai Archival Photo Exhibit with the theme 'Thiral-Thiran-Thaakkam', which was launched at The Hindu office on Friday. Carnatic vocalist Aruna Sairam, actor-director Revathy, V. Ashokkumar, Senior Vice President, Casagrand; E. Anand, Vice President, Casagrand; and C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRM, inaugurated the archival photo exhibition in the presence of Nirmala Lakshman, Chairperson, The Hindu Group; Narayan Lakshman, Opinion Editor, The Hindu; and Rohit Ramesh, Director, The Hindu Group. Beginning with the rendition of a Vallalar song in Tamil, Ms. Sairam later said: 'Chennai is not just where we live, it is where we belong. A city where ancient and modern life walk side by side.' 'The startups and sabhas; coffee and computer courses; temples and theatres, everything finds a place here,' she said. 'The Hindu building itself is a landmark in the city. And what better way to tell the story of a moment than when it is captured in a photograph? Nowadays, it is all in the mobile phones that we rarely look back. But the black and white printed form of a moment, it takes you years back to that particular moment,' said Ms. Revathy. Chennai comes together for many reasons, and one of them is celebration. The Hindu's Archival Photo Exhibit reflects what celebration looked like before the digital world took over, said historian and exhibit's curator Thirupurasundari Sevvel. Calling Chennai the 'intellectual capital,' Dr. Muthamizhchelvan described the city as a hub for quality education. Mr. V. Ashokkumar also shared personal anecdotes of growing up here. The photo exhibit is open to the public until September 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Title partner: Casagrand; Powered by SRM; Associate Partner: Tata Tea Chakra Gold, Tata Coffee; Curation Partner: Nam Veedu, Nam Oor, Nam Kadhai.
New Indian Express
12-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Server crashes force students to spend over 12 hours at cyber centres for KCET option entry
BENGALURU: Students are in a state of panic as thousands of KCET aspirants across Karnataka are struggling to complete their option entry due to persistent server failures on the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) portal. They are demanding either an immediate resolution of the technical glitches or an extension of the deadline. In response, KEA has extended the option entry deadline from 15 July to 18 July. Mohan (name changed), a second-year student who appeared for KCET this year, said the issue began as soon as the option entry link was sent by KEA at midnight on 8 July. Since then, he and many others have allegedly been unable to access the portal properly. 'I sat from 10.30 am to 10 pm at a cyber centre, and I could only enter 17 colleges. The server either keeps crashing or goes under maintenance. Today again, we came at 10 am as officials had promised the server would be stable. But by 2 pm, they said it was still under maintenance. Then they postponed it to 6 pm,' said Mohan. He added that his father and another family friend took leave from work to accompany him, while others, like Revathy (name changed), even skipped work for two days to help students complete the process. 'No company or private school gives continuous leave. People are doing all this just to complete this one form. And still, the site doesn't work,' he said. The issue is not limited to one location. Mohan said he has received calls from his friends across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, Hassan, and other districts, reporting the same problem. 'More than 1 lakh students' futures are being affected, including my son's,' exclaimed a concerned parent. Frustration is growing among both students and parents. 'The helpline number is useless. They say the call is being forwarded, but nobody answers. 'None of my friends in my school have been able to complete the process due to the server being down, and I really hope KEA does something to help us out,' shared Diya (name changed), another student. Responding to this, KEA Director H. Prasanna stated that the option entry process has been temporarily disabled due to an issue at the data centre. 'There is no need for parents or students to panic. We will release a revised timetable and extend the cut-off date. Time is sufficient and we will ensure that students are given adequate opportunity to complete their option entry. Once the system is back online, we will inform all concerned students through WhatsApp messages and updates on our website,' he assured. Prasanna also advised students to prepare a priority list by the time the final seat matrix is released so they are ready to enter their preferences once the portal is accessible. 'This will help reduce the load on the portal caused by many users being logged in for long periods, thereby improving access for everyone,' he explained. 'The mock allotment results will be released on 21 July, and the final allotment results will be announced on 28 July,' stated KEA.
Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Priyamani on Shah Rukh Khan, Good Wife Season 2, Revathy and more: ‘A good story always makes my heart race'
When National Award-winning actress Priyamani talks, you listen. Behind every word is two decades of grit, grace and game-changing performances. In an exclusive conversation with Sounak Mukhopadhyay, the Good Wife star opens up like never before. Q: The Good Wife Season 1 finishes with many questions unanswered. Will Tarunika's courtroom drama have a Season 2? A: Well, I'm definitely hoping for a sequel. There's so much more left to explore in Tarunika's journey. Good Wife Season 1 ended on such an intriguing note, and it would be amazing to dive back into that layered, complex world. Fingers crossed! Q: How was working with Revathy, a spectacular actress herself? How does her acting expertise help your performance? A: Working with Revathy ma'am was an absolute breeze. She brings so much clarity to the set, not just as a director but as an actor who truly understands performance from the inside out. She knows exactly what she wants from a scene. But, she also gives us the space to bring our own interpretation. If she's happy with a take, her face lights up. And, that validation means a lot. She creates such a warm, encouraging environment. I genuinely hope I get to work with her again. 'Working with Revathy ma'am was an absolute breeze,' says Good Wife actress Priyamani Q: Good Wife in Tamil is an adaptation of The Good Wife. Which iconic movie is on your wishlist for a remake, where you want to play the protagonist? A: Just to clarify: it's not a direct remake, it's an adaptation, which gives it its own cultural and emotional depth. If I had to pick a dream project, I'd absolutely love to do something like Money Heist. The energy, the intensity, the mind games. it's the kind of role I'd be thrilled to take on. Q: After twenty years on screen, which genre still scares you enough that your heartbeat races before the first take? A: Honestly, a good story – regardless of the genre – always makes my heart race. If the writing is powerful and the character is challenging, that excitement and nervousness before the first take never goes away. And I love that feeling! Q: From a special appearance in Chennai Express to a substantial role in Jawan, how has your SRK experience been? A: I'm an ardent SRK fan, always have been. So, just sharing screen space with him, not once but twice, has been surreal. He's an absolute darling, genuinely thoughtful and so respectful towards his co-actors. What truly sets him apart is how he prioritises your comfort on set and makes everyone feel seen and valued. I'd love to work with him again and again. It's always a joy. Tamil web series Good Wife is now streaming on JioHotstar.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
AbilityFEST 2025 to conclude on Thursday
The AbilityFEST 2025-India International Disability Film Festival will come to an end on Thursday with the screening of Sitaare Zameen Par. The four-day film festival showcased a number of award-winning short films, documentaries, and features from around the world. AbilityFEST 2025 featured short film, documentaries and feature films from 11 countries by and about people with disabilities. The winners of '60 Seconds to Fame!' an all-India one-minute film competition on disability held by the Ability Foundation will be awarded on Thursday. The one minute film competition aimed to encourage people to think creatively about disability in just one minute. The theme this year was 'Through your lens: A celebration of disability inclusion'. The winning entries from '60 Seconds to Fame! will be screened, followed by a session with festival chairperson Revathy, R.S. Prasanna, director of Sitaare Zameen Par, Divy Nidhi Sharma, writer of Sitaare Zameen Par with the basketball athletes featured in the film. The film festival also featured the screening of the Tamil film Tourist Family with audio description for the blind, alongside Hindi film Ahaan. International titles at the fest include films from Italy, the Netherlands, Mongolia, the U.K., Iran, the U.S., and Poland. On Wednesday, a discussion with Revathy with the director of Ahaan, Nikhil Pherwani was also held.
The Hindu
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
How visually impaired students watched Tourist Family
The recently held AbilityFEST2025 India International Disability Film Festival at PVR-INOX Sathyam Cinema, Royapettah, saw festival chairperson Revathy in conversation with Senthil Kumar, co-founder, Qube cinema, about the importance of accessibility in movies. The conversation was a follow-up to a special audio description screening of the Tamil blockbuster Tourist Family, screened as part of the festival by Qube Cinema. The audience included students from the National Association for the Blind, Nethrodaya, Karna Vidyalaya, Tamil Nadu Blind Football Association, and Cheshire Home. The post-screening event discussed the importance of accessibility in Indian cinema with a focus on audio description and closed captioning for individuals with visual and hearing impairments. It also highlighted India's Right of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016, which mandates these features for multilingual films starting in September 2024 and for all Indian movies by March 2026. 'The first time we did an audio description was for Taare Zameen Par… a lot of visually impaired people told us that it is nice to watch a film on my own without a friend or a partner telling me what is happening on screen,' said Revathi. Senthil pointed out that technology can make accessibility features widely available without major theatre modifications. 'Theatres are required to reserve about 1-2% of their seats for audio description equipment to be available, but it's not a limitation because the new technologies have made it so that every seat can be equipped with the audio description or closed captioning.' For closed captioning and audio description, he explained, 'It's encoded into the DCP (Digital Cinema Package) in such a way that those who want it can have it on the headphones….You can enjoy the audience reactions, the emotions of the people around you, and hear the movie being described in your ear.' He says that it is something that will enhance the experience of 6-9% of people, 'which is just enormous as a number and we have been ignoring that market simply on a commercial basis. It was the wrong thing to do, but finally, at least the law makes sure that everybody gets what their rights are, and it also helps commercially for every filmmaker,' said Senthil. The discussion also emphasises how technology, like mobile phone apps, can make these accessibility features widely available without extensive theatre modifications. 'The technologies that are being adopted today actually have no limitation on the number of people in the audience that can use these devices because they are mobile phone-based; it's your own personal device that you will bring to the theatre.'
