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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
First look poster of S J Suryah's 'Killer' released!
Well known Tamil film director and actor S J Suryah, who celebrates his birthday on July 20, chose to delight his fans on Saturday by releasing the first look poster of his eagerly awaited upcoming film 'Killer'. 🥰👍🙌 — S J Suryah (@iam_SJSuryah) July 19, 2025 Taking to his X timeline, S J Suryah wrote, "En anbum aaruirumaana fans & friends... Presenting you the #KillerFirstLook as my birthday gift to all of you. Tomorrow morning, all of you keep me in your prayers and I will keep you all in my prayers as always. SJS" 'Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari': Varun Dhawan & Janhvi Kapoor's New Film Gets a Fresh Release Date Apart from directing the film, S J Suryah will also be playing the lead in this film. The actor released two posters on Saturday evening. While in the first poster, he is seen carrying the heroine over his shoulder with a pistol in his hand, he is seen holding a shotgun in the second poster with a cross around his neck. Expectations for the film are high as Killer will mark S J Suryah's return to direction. The director has already got oscar winner A R Rahman onboard his project and the double Oscar winner will be scoring the music of 'Killer'. S J Suryah also has disclosed that Preethi Asrani , the Marathi actress whose work in the critically acclaimed Tamil film 'Ayothya' came in for much appreciation, would be a part of the film. Sree Gokulam Movies, the popular production house from the Malayalam film industry, is producing the film. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Don't Buy Expensive Hearing Aids (Do This Instead) Best Hearing Aids Undo Sources in the industry claim that the film, the story of which S J Suryah penned during the lockdown, will revolve around a hitman. Sources also add that the film will be an engaging entertainer that will have an adequate amount of action, comedy and romance. They also claim that while a major portion of the film is to be shot in the country, some parts of it are to be shot in Mexico. Killer, which is to be made in five languages, will seek to be a pan-Indian film and try to appeal to audiences across the country.
The Star
09-07-2025
- Health
- The Star
Indonesian government stays mum on Jokowi's health amid growing public concern
JAKARTA: Speculation continues to mount over the health of former president Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo as government officials remain tight-lipped and offer little clarity about the medical care typically extended to former heads of state. Jokowi, who stepped down from office last October, has been notably absent from major public events, including the recent 79th anniversary celebration of the National Police, also known as Bhayangkara Day, attended by President Prabowo Subianto and by other former presidents. The 64-year-old has instead chosen to spend time in Bali with his wife and grandchildren, as indicated in his social media posts. Senior politician and close confidant Luhut Pandjaitan visited Jokowi during the trip and shared details of the visit on Instagram, significantly using an old photo rather than a recent one. Luhut described the hour-long meeting, which included both their wives, as warm, noting that although Jokowi has yet to fully recover, he remains in good spirits and continues to spend quality time with his family. 'They both shared that recent medical examinations showed positive developments in his health. It was a relief to hear this directly,' Luhut wrote in his post last Wednesday. Before parting ways, Luhut and his wife offered prayers for the former president's speedy recovery. 'May God lift all his illness and restore his strength so he can return to his activities with a full spirit, as usual,' he added. Public concern over Jokowi's health first emerged in late May after photos showed him with visible swelling and dark spots on his face and neck during a media doorstop outside his private residence in Surakarta, Central Java. The visible changes to his skin have prompted widespread speculation, with some attributing his skin condition to autoimmune diseases such as vitiligo or psoriasis, while others have floated more severe possibilities like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a rare but serious disorder often caused by allergic reactions. The lack of transparency around Jokowi's health has fuelled a wave of online speculation, including claims that the former president was rushed to the hospital in critical condition last month. The rumour gained traction on X, where a widely circulated video showed a crowd gathered outside a building, reportedly a hospital, a claim later denied by his aide, Comr. Syarif Muhammad Fitriansyah. Syarif dismissed concerns over Jokowi's health, stating that he only suffers from 'a skin allergy' likely caused by the weather during his late April trip to the Vatican, where he attended the late pope Francis' funeral on behalf of President Prabowo. Under Presidential Regulation No. 18/2018, former presidents and vice presidents, alongside their spouses, are entitled to medical treatment and support from the presidential medical team, with all expenses covered by the state budget through the State Secretariat. However, it remains unclear whether Jokowi has received such support. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi and Jokowi's aide Syarif did not comment when asked by The Jakarta Post about any government assistance provided to the former president. This lack of clarity contrasts with the treatment of previous presidents such as Suharto, Abdurrahman Wahid, B. J. Habibie and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who were assigned official medical teams and provided publicly communicated health updates. In those cases, the transparency allowed the public to follow their conditions and subsequent recovery. Political analyst Agung Baskoro believes the government's limited involvement is likely due to Jokowi's condition still being considered manageable with private medical care. 'This issue remains within Jokowi's personal domain, and from what I understand, the palace is prepared to provide assistance at any time if the former president requests it. But as long as no such directive is given, he will continue to handle it on his own,' Agung told the Post on Tuesday. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
The Star
24-06-2025
- Health
- The Star
Jokowi's health draws attention during birthday celebration
Indonesia's 7th President, Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo, is seen in this undated photo while reportedly suffering from a skin allergy. - Photo: JAKARTA: Former president Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo's appearance during his recent birthday celebration has sparked renewed speculation about his health, and whether it played a role in his decision not to enter the race for the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) chairmanship. Jokowi marked his 64th birthday on Saturday (June 21) at his private residence in Sumber Village, Banjarsari District, Surakarta, Central Java. The celebration drew hundreds of residents, who arrived in the morning with traditional food and local delicacies as tokens of affection for the popular former leader. However, public attention quickly shifted to Jokowi's physical condition. Visible swelling and dark spots on his face, coupled with the brief duration of his visit and his decision not to take photos with guests as he typically does, led many to question whether he was unwell. His aide, Comr. Syarif Fitriansyah, confirmed that Jokowi was recovering from an allergic skin reaction that had caused facial inflammation. 'Visually, we can see there are differences in his appearance, but overall his physical health is fine,' Syarif said on Sunday, reported, assuring that Jokowi's condition has improved in recent days. Concerns over Jokowi's health have simmered for months, fueled by viral clips from recent doorstop interviews in which he appears visibly fatigued and less energetic than usual. Syarif explained previously that Jokowi had an allergic reaction after his trip to the Vatican last April, when he attended Pope Francis' funeral on behalf of President Prabowo Subianto. 'Perhaps the shift in the weather [triggered the condition]. Once he returned and adjusted to the local climate, the symptoms began to show,' Syarif said on June 5, adding that a medical team had treated Jokowi at home. Many have speculated that Jokowi may be suffering from Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), a rare but potentially life-threatening skin condition. According to the United States' National Library of Medicine, the syndrome affects two to seven people per million annually and can affect anyone with a genetic predisposition, although studies show it is more common in older adults and women. It is characterised by severe skin reactions that can lead to extensive tissue damage. Syarif denied that Jokowi's condition was related to SJS or any autoimmune disease, emphasising that he had not experienced typical symptoms such as fever or itching. The renewed attention to Jokowi's health has come alongside confirmation that he will not run in the upcoming PSI leadership election, despite earlier signs of interest, fueling speculation that his health may have influenced the decision. His youngest son, Kaesang Pangarep, who currently serves as PSI chairman, confirmed the news on Saturday, saying it followed a week-long discussion with his father. 'It wouldn't be right for a son and father to compete against each other,' Kaesang told Antara after officially registering to seek another term as party chairman. Jokowi, who is not a member of any political party after being expelled from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), has indicated in recent months that he was interested in trying his luck at PSI's leadership race on July 19. The self-proclaimed 'youth party', which is a staunch supporter of Jokowi, has also openly welcomed all potential candidates to register, including national figures like the former two-term president. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
The Hindu
31-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
‘Adopt a Granny' programme to honour senior domestic workers in Bengaluru
As a tribute to the unsung heroes of countless households, Stree Jagruthi Samithi (SJS) will host an 'Adopt a Granny' programme on May 31, at SCM House on Mission Road in Bengaluru, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The event is a gesture to honour senior domestic workers, many of whom have dedicated decades of their lives to caregiving with little recognition. The initiative, timed ahead of International Domestic Workers' Day on June 16, aims to shed light on the lives, struggles, and contribution of these veteran workers. The event has been organised on the theme 'They cared for us when we needed them, now it's our turn to care for them!' The programme calls for community involvement in offering support, respect, and solidarity to ageing domestic workers.
NZ Herald
18-05-2025
- NZ Herald
Wellington student's business website removed after violent past while insane exposed
Another student who was browsing the job search site contacted journalist David Farrier after discovering the listing and googling the business owner's name, discovering previous coverage of a criminal charge he faced five years ago. Farrier posted to his blog, Webworm, about the case, querying the safety of SJS. 'How did a man who once violently stabbed a woman & was found insane by the courts list a job on SJS?' a subheading in the article reads. The man, who the Herald has chosen not to name in this article, was charged with attempted murder for the April 2020 attack. The incident, which the Herald reported on at the time, happened after he had used cannabis and meth, which were believed to have aggravated his schizophrenia. The man stabbed a family member multiple times in the face and neck, stopping only when a neighbour fended him off with a baseball bat. While Justice Jan-Marie Doogue found him not guilty due to insanity, she did also make a finding that he had committed the violent act. He was detained as a special patient in hospital under the Criminal Procedure (Mentally Impaired Persons) Act 2003. Farrier's Webworm post, which named the man, posed questions about whether SJS' vetting process was sufficient to protect students, and whether it should have known about the man's history. 'Violent offenders are capable of rehabilitation, and of becoming productive members of society,' Farrier wrote. 'What is concerning here is that it appears SJS simply had no idea about any of this. They had no idea the director of a company listing a job for students had a troubling history of violence, methamphetamine use, and mental health issues including schizophrenia. 'It's not that these issues are insurmountable or unforgivable — it's that SJS had no idea." The website for the man's business has now been taken down, and emails to the business address bounce back, undelivered. A cellphone number listed for the site goes straight to voicemail. An online profile stated the man, a refugee from East Africa, wanted to use his business to promote an exchange of cultures and build a 'newfound connection through Afro-Kiwi flavours'. 'I believe I am well positioned to combine my unique multicultural perspective, insights and experiences with tertiary education for a meaningful contribution to my wide community,' he wrote. SJS has removed the job listing from its site and is seeking legal advice to 'ensure our next steps are fair for all parties involved'. 'In light of the complexities of this situation, it is a priority for us to ensure we respond thoughtfully and act in line with New Zealand legislation,' said SJS chief executive Louise Saviker. Changing Minds spokeswoman Megan Elizabeth said the value of having a purpose in life, as well as work and financial security, could not be underestimated. 'We can't discount those factors in people's wellbeing and in people's recovery,' she said. 'I feel like this reporting could actually have done more harm than good.' Changing Minds is a non-profit organisation aimed at supporting people who have experienced or are going through mental health and addiction issues. Elizabeth said she understood the 'gut reaction' to this situation, but disagreed with the question posed in Webworm about whether SJS should have been aware of the man's past. 'I think the question is: 'Why should SJS have known at all?'' she said, noting the Companies Act had nothing in it to exclude someone from being a company director if they had been detained previously as a special patient. She said everyone had the right to try to improve their lives and move on from 'a really hard time in their life'. She argued that part of our social contract included an acceptance that people's freedom could be restricted by certain Acts, such as the one used to detain this man as a special patient. If this was accepted, then it should also be accepted that once they were released from these detainments they had a right to be part of the community and go on to 'live their lives well'. 'In this situation, it seems like that person was trying to set up a business and to move forward . . . to see that shut down, see the website shut down, is obviously very sad.' There were many people in society who had done things they wished they could change, but the majority were 'not outed for their past as they're trying to move forward with their lives'. When asked whether concern from the public in a case such as this was well-founded, Elizabeth said she wanted to 'flip that question around and pose an alternative'. 'Why are we asking this question only of people who have experienced mental distress or whose actions have been driven by mental illness?' Elizabeth said we should be more concerned about whether there were enough systems and supports in place within society to ensure everyone could live their lives well, and in a safe and supportive manner. She noted people experiencing mental distress were 'far more likely' to harm themselves than others. 'That line of questioning is a really large driver in how people continue to view experiences of distress.' Justice reformist Sir Kim Workman said the background about the man's actions was 'very concerning' and felt SJS should review its vetting processes to provide for the safety of students, while still complying with privacy and human rights requirements. However he felt outing the man publicly was 'unnecessary', and might negatively impact his future recovery and rehabilitation. 'I recall a similar case a few years ago, when a university lecturer 'outed' a postgraduate student, who was coming to the end of his sentence. He didn't want him attending lectures with other students. 'The prisoner had been an outstanding role model in the prison, was considered very low risk, and was considered very unlikely to re-offend.' Sir Kim said his experience was that New Zealanders 'can be very vindictive toward persons who have served their time and are released'. 'This is particularly the case with ex-prisoners who are seeking employment or accommodation. Our 'Clean Slate' legislation is very conservative - unnecessarily so.' Dr Logan Bannister, deputy vice-chancellor for students at Victoria University of Wellington declined to comment directly on the matter due to privacy reasons, but did refer to 'the transformational impact of education'. 'We value and support our diverse student community through inclusive learning, strong connections, and development pathways that foster wellbeing, career success, and lifelong learning.' He said the university required students to undergo police checks if they wanted to live in the halls of residence or enter into a particular programme, such as education, nursing and midwifery courses. 'Otherwise, it does not ask people applying to study to disclose criminal charges or convictions.' When asked about the difficulty in balancing student safety with the needs of someone trying to rehabilitate themselves, SJS' Saviker said they understood situations could be complex, especially when involving questions of fairness and safety. Balancing the needs and rights of all parties, particularly the safety and wellbeing of students, was something they approached with 'care and integrity', she said. 'As a charitable organisation, we're committed to operating in a way that aligns with both our social responsibility and legal obligations. 'We take all issues raised with us very seriously and are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of both students and employers.'
