Filmmaker Mari Selvaraj is gearing up for the release of his fifth feature film, Bison. The sports drama, starring Dhruv Vikram in the lead role, follows a gifted kabaddi player striving to overcome caste-based oppression affecting him and his community in a village. In a recent interview, Mari discussed his decision to cast an urban...
மறை நீர் என்றால் என்ன? பதில் சொல்கிறார் கோ.லீலா – மானா பாஸ்கரன் ‘நீரின்று அமையாது உலகெனின் யார்யார்க்கும் வான்இன்று அமையாது ஒழுக்கு’ என்ற வள்ளுவன் சொல். கூடவே, ‘மழை பெய்வது பொதுநலம்; குடை பிடிப்பது சுயநலம்’ என்று சொன்ன தந்தை பெரியாரின் வார்த்தைகளும் ஈரம் தெளிக்கின்றன. சுற்றுச்சூழல் ஆர்வலர், சமூகச் சிந்தனையாளர், எழுத்தாளர், கவிஞர், நீர்ப்பாசனத் துறை பொறியாளர் என்கிற பன்முகத் திறன் படைத்த கோ.லீலா எழுதிய ‘மறைநீர்’ நூலில் இருந்து, இதுவரை நாம் அறிந்திராத...
Have you ever noticed coloured vertical lines on your medicine pack? This isn’t just a design strategy, but a government mandate. Pharmaceuticals are required to clearly distinguish over-the-counter (OTC) medicines from Schedule H/H1 drugs, which can only be purchased against a valid prescription. OTC medicines have blue vertical lines, while the riskier, prescription-only drugs are...
Tamil composer Santhosh Narayanan has announced a collaboration with Ed Sheeran, Hanumankind, and Dhee. It all began when Santhosh teased the collaboration on X, writing, “Major GLOBAL Collaboration ALERT. Watch this space in the next hour or so !!!. Crazy guesses welcome.” His post sparked widespread speculation among fans, with names such as Coldplay, Drake,...
A healthy diet doesn’t necessarily equal controlled blood sugar. People with diabetes often don’t have any symptoms even when their sugar levels are high enough to do a lot of damage to their internal organs. Ideally, someone without diabetes should have a fasting blood sugar level of 110 mg/dL or less and a post-meal blood...
Between 2024 and 2025, nearly half of all sudden cardiac deaths occurred when the person was alone, and emergency help was either delayed or unavailable. Experts say that for some individuals, symptoms may begin hours or even days before a full-blown heart attack, while for others, it can escalate within minutes. This unpredictability makes instant...
Bison trailer: The makers of Mari Selvaraj’s latest directorial venture, Bison, starring Dhruv Vikram Anupama Parameswaran, Rajisha Vijayan, Pashupati, Lal, Azhagam Perumal, and Kalaiyarasan, unveiled the film’s trailer on Monday. The trailer offers a glimpse into the story of a lower-caste boy (played by Dhruv Vikram) with a passion for kabaddi, who is repeatedly held...
Sex toys can be a fun way to explore intimacy and enhance sexual wellness, but they also require proper hygiene to ensure safety. Using these products without adequate cleaning can lead to infections, skin irritation, or the spread of bacteria. Many people are unsure about the best practices for cleaning different materials or how often...
Netflix is doubling down on regional storytelling, with Tamil and Telugu content leading the charge. From sweeping romances to gritty crime dramas and high-stakes thrillers, the coming months promise a vibrant mix of stories. Let’s take a look at the major titles from Tamil and Telugu, which are making their way to Netflix soon: Made...
Dhruv Vikram is currently busy promoting his upcoming film Bison, directed by Mari Selvaraj. At the film’s pre-release event, the actor spoke about his co-stars, reflected on his father Vikram’s towering legacy, and expressed deep admiration for director Mari Selvaraj, among other things. During his speech, Dhruv thanked his co-stars Anupama Parameswaran and Rajisha Vijayan....
