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Hans India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
‘Mr Reddy' review: An emotionally grounded journey of dreams, struggles, and redemption
Mr. Reddy, produced and headlined by T. Narasimha Reddy (TNR) under the TNR Productions banner, is a heartfelt slice-of-life drama that reflects real struggles and triumphs. Directed by Venkat Voladri, the film hit theatres on July 18 and connects deeply with audiences through its emotional depth and relatable story. Inspired by the real-life experiences of TNR himself, Mr. Reddy aims to inspire and move. Story: The film follows the journey of T. Narasimha Reddy, also known as Reddy (played by TNR), whose father passes away during his childhood, placing the weight of responsibilities squarely on his shoulders. Choosing hard work over education, he climbs the ladder of success, eventually establishing the "Reddy Constructions" empire. Despite his riches, he is haunted by emotional voids and betrayal. The story takes a turn when Keerthana (Deepthi) enters his life. What unfolds is a narrative filled with lost love, friendship, deception, and self-realization. Performances: TNR delivers a grounded and mature performance that resonates well with the film's tone. His portrayal feels authentic and sincere, particularly in emotional scenes. Mahadev impresses with his energetic presence, while Deepthi and Anupama Prakash complement the narrative with commendable performances. Supporting roles by Bhaskar and the ensemble cast bring authenticity to the rural and urban dynamics. Technicalities: Technically, Mr. Reddy holds strong. Director Venkat Voladri make the film deeply connected with audiences through its emotional depth and relatable story. The cinematography captures both the rustic charm of village life and the bustling city scenes with finesse. The music, especially the love track, is pleasant and fits seamlessly into the narrative. The editing is crisp, maintaining a tight runtime that adds to the film's overall appeal. The screenplay structure, interweaving past and present, enhances emotional engagement. Analysis: Mr. Reddy is not just a film—it's a reflection of the human journey through loss, love, betrayal, and redemption. The screenplay, though simple, is engaging, with the first half focusing on TNR's rise and the second delving into emotional complexities. The film manages to connect with the common man, thanks to its relatable characters and grounded storytelling. With strong performances, genuine emotion, and rooted storytelling, Mr. Reddy offers a satisfying cinematic experience that speaks to the soul. It's a commendable debut from TNR both as actor and producer. Rating: 3/5
Daily Express
6 days ago
- General
- Daily Express
Government sticks to existing stray management policy but open to proposals
Published on: Friday, July 18, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jul 18, 2025 By: Yee Suet Mun, FMT Text Size: Presently captured strays are placed in shelters where they can be reclaimed by their owners, while unclaimed dogs are put up for adoption, says a government spokesman. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: The government says it will maintain its longstanding trap-reclaim-rehome-dispose (TRRD) approach to managing stray dogs, while remaining open to alternative proposals. The housing and local government ministry said it viewed the TRRD framework as the most practical approach for now, balancing between safeguarding public safety and ensuring strays are treated humanely. Advertisement 'We believe that the structured implementation of the existing TRRD method provides a practical system with potential to improve any shortcomings encountered,' a ministry spokesman told FMT. The spokesman said Putrajaya was open to suggestions but needed to exercise 'extreme caution' when considering alternative proposals. According to the spokesman, the ministry would first need to obtain feedback from other agencies and conduct a comprehensive study into the proposed measures—evaluating their efficacy, time and cost implications, practicality and social acceptance. Local governments are currently guided by a 2014 standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by the ministry, which prescribes the use of the TRRD method for stray management. This involves capturing strays and placing them in shelters from where owners can reclaim their pets. Unclaimed dogs will then be put up for adoption, while the remaining may be put to sleep by a licensed veterinarian. Last November, housing and local government minister Nga Kor Ming assured that euthanasia was only a 'last resort' measure under the TRRD approach. He said only strays that were sick or risked posing a nuisance or danger to the public would be put down. Nga also said the guidelines in force were in line with the Animal Welfare Act 2015, drawn up with input from the veterinary services department, local councils and animal welfare groups. NGOs can hold own trap-neuter-release programmes While it has not formally endorsed the trap-neuter-release (TNR) method mooted by several NGOs, the spokesman said the ministry was not opposed to its implementation—either by the NGOs independently or in collaboration with local councils—-provided it does not lead to complaints about public nuisance or pose safety and health concerns. 'If complaints are received, the local authority, veterinary department and other agencies will act in accordance with current SOPs,' the spokesman added. The ministry said it is presently finalising additional technical requirements to harmonise the implementation of the TRRD approach across local councils nationwide, with a greater emphasis on rehoming and reclaiming dogs wherever possible. The spokesman added that it would continue working with NGOs, veterinary professionals and the public to find practical and long-term solutions that protect both humans and animals. In April, the Global Human Rights Federation (GHRF) submitted a budget proposal for the implementation of a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return-manage method to stray management by local councils nationwide. The NGO proposed a nationwide sterilisation programme, supported by government-funded shelters in every district—where 'problematic' dogs would be housed, while others are neutered, vaccinated, and returned to their original locations. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump Rips Jerome Powell as Feud Shows No Sign of Cooling Down
President Trump on Friday morning threw barbs at Trump-appointed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, against whom he's railed over and over again in recent months due to the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates. The central bank's decision not to do so, however, seems to rest ultimately at the feet of Trump's economic mismanagement, as Powell said earlier this month that the Fed would have lowered rates this year were it not for Trump's tariffs. But as TNR's Timothy Noah observes, Trump interprets Powell's judgment as evidence that he 'wants him to fail, because Trump is incapable of not taking anything personally.' As a result, the Fed chair has of late been on the receiving end of innumerable schoolyard insults from the president: 'numbskull,' 'dumb guy,' 'major loser,' 'low IQ,' 'Trump hater,' and so on. 'I think he's doing a terrible job,' Trump told reporters on Friday, though he said he wouldn't oust Powell. 'I think we should be three points lower interest rate. He's costing our country a lot of money. We should be number one, and we're not, and that's because of Jerome Powell.' The president was quick to clarify that the United States is 'number one in the world,' just not 'in terms of interest,' before going on to credit himself for the country's purported transformation from a 'dead country' to 'the hottest country' (a new favorite adjective of his). 'I'll tell you a little simple—a little simple language,' Trump said. 'One year ago, our country was a dead country. We were going nowhere except down. We were the laughingstock all over the world. And now we're the hottest country anywhere in the world. We're number one everywhere, anywhere in the world. And that's all they're talking about, is our country.' In reality, America's image in the eyes of the world has, per the Pew Research Center, declined during Trump's presidency. The U.S. is being seen as an increasingly unserious and unstable country on the international stage. And, as with Trump's gripes with Powell, this undoubtedly owes in no small part to the president's chaotic approach to trade policy and erratic leadership more broadly.
The Star
06-07-2025
- General
- The Star
SPCA Sandakan urges reform as shelters buckle under influx of strays
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Sandakan has pleaded for systemic reform and public support, warning that current ways of managing strays is failing. Its secretary Voo Min Gin said the authorities only allowed the trap and neuter part of the Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method. 'They do not permit the release of sterilised animals back to their original habitats, even when those areas are deemed safe and suitable. 'This has trapped us in a vicious cycle. 'We sterilise and clean weekly, but the dogs – many sick or scared – keep coming into shelters that were never designed to house them long-term. 'Shelters are supposed to be emergency sanctuaries, not permanent homes. 'Without smarter, kinder policies, the suffering will never end,' said Voo in a statement. Some local councils, she added, are reluctant to allow the 'return' step due to residents' complaints or safety concerns. This has left shelters like SPCA, at breaking point with nowhere to send neutered animals. As of July 2, SPCA Sandakan's funds, used to pay wages and utility and maintenance bills, had dwindled to RM5,735.53. Just days earlier, the shelter paid out RM14,581.80 in operational expenses. These included RM10,414.15 in salaries and over RM4,000 for utilities, EPF, Socso, and shelter upkeep, added Voo. Despite the financial stress, the shelter has continued its spay and neuter programme. Voo said out of the 870 known stray dogs across Sandakan, 164 have been sterilised. The shelter aimed to increase that number with the help of veterinarian Dr Randolf Paza. However, after settling veterinary payments, their spay- neuter fund had very little left. 'It costs around RM350 to neuter one dog. 'We want to do more, but we simply don't have the funds to keep up with the numbers,' she said. With the monsoon season coming, breeding is expected to increase and flood the shelter with puppies. Maintaining the shelter's hygiene has also become harder as the number of intakes rise. 'We are fighting against time, disease and limited space,' she said. Adding to the pressure is the emotional toll on the small team of seven staff members caring for dozens of dogs. Voo said managing the stray population was a community concern, as uncontrolled stray numbers could lead to public health risks like rabies, dog bites, and even traffic accidents. Despite the challenges, Voo said the shelter continued to rely on public donations. 'We are deeply grateful to every donor, volunteer and person who shares our appeals.' Voo hoped that policymakers, community leaders and concerned citizens would speak up to demand change. 'The strays have no voice. Only we can push for policies that actually work. 'This broken system must be fixed,' she added.
The Star
27-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Compassion for strays, not conflict
A FEEDER and rescuer of strays in Ipoh collapsed and died recently, believed to be from a heart attack. Before tragedy struck that day, she had cooked huge pots of rice and chicken for the many street dogs that depended on her for their daily sustenance. Being a responsible feeder, she also ensured that the dogs she fed were caught and neutered to prevent an increase in their population. Those who knew her, said she had complained of fatigue and dizzy spells. It is common for dedicated rescuers and feeders to neglect their health in pursuit of caring for the voiceless. There are many genuine rescuers like her who feed and neuter strays to prevent street and stray dogs from foraging for food, creating a ruckus during mating season and littering indiscriminately. Their biggest fear is that stray dogs and their puppies will be caught by local authority dog catchers and euthanised. These dog lovers and carers are also careful not to raise the ire of those in authority, for fear that the dogs may end up suffering. In the last few years, unfortunately, other quarters have used the plight of street dogs to rabble-rouse and spew belligerence against decision-makers. Their actions make things difficult for genuine animal rescuers and activists in their efforts to help stray dogs. The non-genuine group made a mistake of organising demonstrations in front of Housing and Local Government Ministry and the Veterinary Services Department (DVS) in February, instead of having negotiations. What followed was a circular to local councils in early May, supposedly from the ministry, rejecting the Trap-Neuter-Release (TNR) stray management system in favour of the Trap-Reclaim-Rehome-Dispose (TRRD) method that is currently in use. Currently, because of TRRD, many rescuers are spending thousands of ringgit to reclaim dogs caught and relocate them. How many farms can continue taking in the countless bailed-out dogs daily? Under the preferred TNR, not only are the dogs released after being 'fixed', they are also managed and fed every day. Before the demonstrations by the other group, DVS had regularly invited licensed shelters for events that paved the path for discussions. The camaraderie that was being built came crashing down after the demonstrations, while social events with DVS abruptly stopped. It is believed the circular had also thrown the spanner into negotiations between a renowned shelter and a local council to try out the Trap-Neuter-Release-Manage (TNRM) method. It is time those professing to fight for the 'rights' of street animals understand that animals do not have any rights. Their only chance of survival is through compassion and understanding. This can only be achieved through discourse and reasoning and not through confrontation and hostility.
