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Vetrimaaran-Backed Anti-Brahmin Dravidianist Propaganda Film ‘Bad Girl’ That Glamorizes Promiscuity Set For Theatrical Release On 5 September 2025

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Highly controversial Dravidianist propaganda movie Bad Girl, certified U/A by the Censor Board, is set to hit theatres on 5 September 2025. Directed by Varsha Bharath and backed by Dravidianist filmmaker Vetrimaaran in collaboration with Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap, the film has faced backlash since its teaser release on 26 January 2025.

Critics argue that Bad Girl is less a coming-of-age story and more an ideological statement meant to reinforce anti-Brahmin narratives under the guise of empowerment. The teaser introduces audiences to a Tamil Brahmin girl, played by Anjali Sivaraman, who openly expresses her desire for a boyfriend, setting off a journey through her adolescence and college years marked by societal judgment and emotional conflict. The teaser culminates in a scene reminiscent of the 2020 “Thaali Bajao” ritual during the COVID pandemic, depicting traditional Brahmin practices—seemingly to ridicule them.

Produced under Grass Root Film Company, Bad Girl has been labeled by detractors as another attempt to push Dravidian ideological propaganda, particularly targeting Brahmin culture.

Backlash From The Film Industry

Actress and former Bigg Boss Tamil contestant Sanam Shetty strongly condemned the film, accusing it of glamorizing rebellion, promiscuity, and substance abuse among minors. She noted that the portrayal sends an unhealthy message to impressionable adolescents and slammed the industry for overlooking deeper gender inequality issues.

Taking to X on 18 February 2025, she stated, “#BADGIRL Teaser is NOT a BOLD Example.. It’s a #BAD Example! #Freedom of choice and #GenderEquality concepts are wrongly portrayed in case of #Minors here! #Legally, #Ethically and even #Medically it sends a terribly #wrong message to the already influenceable adolescent children! Extremely disappointed with the so called Responsible Film Makers funding and supporting this Film. Do you agree with me?”

Later speaking to reporters, she said, “Equality doesn’t mean sleeping with multiple people, smoking cigarettes or ganja. Equality means asking us with equal opportunities. If you ask whether there’s equal opportunity between men and women, the answer is no. Take our industry, for example. Are the salaries given to male and female actors the same? No. Is the way male and female actors are approached the same? No. I’m speaking from personal experience. When we think they call us to act in movies, instead they call us for sleeping with them. This is the approach. Equality is needed here and you should speak for this. If you’re suggesting schoolgirl to sleep with ten people, smoke cigarette, ganja and  consume alcohol what kind of thinking is that? Hair”

Similarly, Director Mohan G Kshatriyan, known for films like Bakasuran and Draupathi, also weighed in, accusing Vetrimaaran and Kashyap of recycling anti-Brahmin tropes for cinematic appeal. In a sarcastic post, he said, “Portraying a brahmin girl personal life is always a bold and refreshing film for this clan. What more can be expected from vetrimaran, Anurag kasyap & Co.. Bashing Brahmin father and mother is old and not trendy.. Try with your own caste girls and showcase it to your own family first.“

Legal Pushback

The Tamil Nadu Brahmin Association (THAMBRAAS) has issued a legal notice to Vetrimaaran, asserting that the film insults their community and contributes to cultural erosion. According to their complaint, the film’s protagonist a Tamil Brahmin schoolgirl is portrayed engaging in relationships, alcohol consumption, and other behaviors the group deems derogatory and misleading.

The notice alleges that Bad Girl violates Article 19 of the Indian Constitution, which allows freedom of expression but with reasonable restrictions. It further cites Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Act, 2023, for obscene representation, especially concerning the use of “Iyer Bashai” (Brahmin dialect) and the depiction of Brahmin rituals in a negative light.

The association urged the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in Chennai to deny certification to the film, calling its content culturally divisive and offensive. The Nadar community has also voiced concerns, stating that the teaser normalizes immoral behavior among schoolgirls and spreads a misleading message to youth.

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Maoist Becomes Martyr: DMK Along With Church Leaders Unveil Statue Of Terror-Accused Pastor Stan Swamy At His Birthplace

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DMK members and several church dignitaries—including Bishop Jeevanandam of Kumbakonam and Archbishop Francis Kalist of Pondicherry-Cuddalore—unveiled a statue of Stan Swamy to mark the fourth anniversary of his death. Held in Viragalur, Swamy’s birthplace, the ceremony drew over 5,000 attendees, turning it more into a beatification of the late Jesuit than a simple memorial.

Swamy was celebrated by the crowd as a tribal rights advocate. DMK MP Kanimozhi described him as a victim of state oppression, arguing that questioning the government invites accusations of being anti-national or pro-Naxal.

She also stated that in prison, Swamy was deprived of basic necessities and branded unfairly. Fellow politician Thirumavalavan even alleged that evidence was planted on Swamy’s devices in order to trap him in a fabricated assassination plot targeting Prime Minister Modi.

However, official records from 2021 tell a different story. An NIA-special court, while denying him bail, noted that Swamy appeared to be substantially involved with the banned CPI (Maoist) group and its agenda. This court finding challenges the portrayal of him as merely a benign activist.

What the DMK-led gathering and other similar nationwide commemorations underscore is a clear effort to recast Swamy as a heroic advocate for the oppressed—even as legal documents suggest his active role with a recognized terrorist organization.

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Arappor Iyakkam Activists Detained For Protesting Against ₹992 Crore Food Supply & Transport Scam

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The Dravidian model government in Tamil Nadu has arrested Jayaram Venkatesan, convener of the anti-corruption NGO Arappor Iyakkam, along with several members of the organization, following their protest against alleged corruption involving the Tamilnadu Civil Supplies Corporation. The protest was symbolic, with activists demanding the body be renamed “Tamil Nadu Christy Supplies Corporation,” pointing to alleged favoritism and irregularities tied to the Christy Friedgram Group.

The protest took place outside the Koyambedu Metro Administrative Complex in Chennai, where the activists raised slogans highlighting corruption in government contracts. They accused the association of operating with political and corporate collusion. However, the peaceful demonstrators were detained reportedly 12 of them and confined in a private wedding hall in Nerkundram, raising further concerns over suppression of dissent.

The protest was sparked by the inaction of the DMK government and the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) over a major scandal first reported in March 2025. Arappor Iyakkam accused a ₹992 crore scam in Tamil Nadu’s food supply and transport sector.

In a 40-page complaint accompanied by 565 pages of documentation the NGO outlined how inflated transportation tenders awarded to firms allegedly linked to the Christy Friedgram Group led to massive losses for the public exchequer. The complaint was submitted to agencies including the CBI, ED, DVAC, and Income Tax Investigation Wing, as well as to top state and central officials including Chief Minister M.K. Stalin.

Jayaram Venkatesan alleged that three companies Muruga Enterprises, Kandasamy & Co., and Karthikeya Enterprises bagged tenders at rates over 107% higher than market prices, with direct ties to Christy Friedgram Group’s T.S. Kumarasamy. These tenders were cleared shortly after the BJP returned to power in 2024, raising suspicions of bipartisan collusion.

The contracts, intended for transporting paddy across 38 districts, were priced at ₹598 per metric ton, up from previous rates of ₹200–250 for short-distance hauling. In 2020, the Zinc Foods group allegedly another Christy Friedgram subsidiary had already been awarded a tender at ₹640 per ton, leading to a profit margin of ₹350–400 per ton at the cost of taxpayers. That contract was scrapped in three years, but the group’s reappearance in 2023 sparked further backlash.

The NGO argues that these inflated contracts have real-world consequences: ration shortages, public hardship, and budgetary strain. Many citizens, particularly ration card holders, face frequent stockouts of essential goods, often within the first week of the month. The NGO contends that this corruption directly siphons funds away from vital services like education and food security.

Notably, this isn’t Arappor Iyakkam’s first exposé on the Christy Friedgram Group. In 2021, they revealed another massive scam worth ₹2,028 crore involving procurement irregularities, which is still under investigation.

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#JustAsking: What’s Up With Prakash Raj And All These Scams?

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He never misses a chance to lecture the nation. He questions the Prime Minister, ridicules government policies, and postures as a fearless voice of truth on social media. But when it comes to his own backyard, pro-Congress and DMK simp actor Prakash Raj seems to have a lot to answer for — and very little to say.

From illegal land encroachments in the eco-sensitive Kodaikanal hills to his name surfacing in a ₹100-crore Ponzi scam and now a betting app racket under ED scanner — the so-called conscience-keeper of the nation is drowning in allegations.

While he’s quick to tweet #JustAsking at the BJP, today the nation is flipping the script.

Scam #1: Encroachment In Kodaikanal Hills

One of the major controversies dogging Prakash Raj involves illegal construction and encroachment in the scenic Kodaikanal Hills.

In August 2023, at a farmers’ grievance meeting, Bharatiya Kisan Sangh State Secretary Asokan accused Raj of illegally building a house exceeding the 600 sq. ft limit without proper permissions. The structure, located near the Pethuparai Aravi Waterfall, allegedly encroached on the Varangatu stream and obstructed a public road used by local farmers. Reports claim Raj had even erected a solar electric fence, limiting access at night and preventing farmers from reaching their fields or safeguarding crops from wild animals.

The Vilpatti Panchayat President, Bhagyalakshmi, confirmed that a notice had been issued over the unauthorized construction. Raj reportedly claimed he had applied for permissions online. Kodaikanal District Development Officer Prabhakaran and Tehsildar Karthikeyan acknowledged ongoing complaints and stated that further action would be taken after proper investigation and measurement.

In a related matter, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, in January 2024, sought a report from the Tamil Nadu government following a petition by Muhammad Junaid of Dindigul. The plea alleged that Prakash Raj and fellow actor Bobby Simha had encroached on government land to build luxury homes without necessary municipal permissions, using heavy equipment to alter the terrain.

Critics have accused Raj of benefiting from his proximity to the DMK-led government, suggesting that while ordinary citizens face demolitions, politically aligned public figures enjoy impunity.

Scam #2: ₹100-Crore Ponzi Scheme Link – Pranav Jewellers

The second serious charge against Prakash Raj ties him to Pranav Jewellers, a Tiruchirapalli-based jewellery firm at the center of a ₹100 crore fraud and money laundering case. Raj had served as brand ambassador for the company for several years.

The ED raided Pranav Jewellers’ offices on 20 November 2023, seizing ₹23.7 lakh in cash and gold jewellery. The firm is accused of defrauding thousands of investors through an elaborate gold investment scheme, promising high returns and offering bonuses for investments above ₹5 lakh.

Complaints surfaced when promised interest payments were not made. The situation worsened on 17 October 2023, when multiple showrooms, including those in Chennai, Madurai, Erode, Kumbakonam, and Puducherry, shut down unexpectedly. Investors could not reach the company owners, prompting mass protests and a police intervention.

The ED has since summoned Prakash Raj to appear before officials in Chennai, seeking clarification on payments received from Pranav Jewellers and financial transactions tied to the brand’s alleged scam.

In what many interpreted as a cryptic response to the summons, Raj posted “#KhelaHobe 💪💪💪 #justasking” on X (formerly Twitter), further fueling online debates over his perceived political bias and moral grandstanding.

Scam #3: Promoting Illegal Betting Apps For Money

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against 29 individuals including Prakash Raj for allegedly promoting illegal online betting applications. Many of these platforms reportedly posed as skill-based gaming apps but allegedly facilitated illegal gambling activities.

According to investigators, the individuals allegedly received substantial financial compensation for endorsing these apps. Some promotions were reportedly masked as entertainment or social service initiatives, prompting backlash and formal complaints. One complainant alleged a loss exceeding ₹3 crore after acting on YouTube advertisements featuring some of the named personalities.

 #JustAsking Backlash

The allegations have given fresh ammunition to critics of Prakash Raj. While he has often used his platform to question BJP policies, many now question his silence on issues involving his own name is being linked to financial scandals. As the ED investigation unfolds, we’re #JustAsking, will Prakash Raj first introspect himself before talking about saving the nation?

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Karnataka Congress Govt Rolls Out ₹2 Cr Stray Feeding Plan Amidst Rising Stray Dog Menace, Karti Chidambaram Slams Saying “Dogs Have No Place In Streets”

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Sivaganga MP and Congress leader Karti Chidambaram has voiced strong concern over the Karnataka Congress government’s decision to expand its stray dog feeding initiative, managed by the Animal Husbandry Department of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The program, which initially tied up with hotels and restaurants to provide food for street dogs, is now moving towards a vendor-based model, with a proposed budget of ₹2 crore to feed over 5,000 stray dogs daily across Bengaluru’s eight zones.

Taking to his social media platform X, Karti expressed his disapproval, stating, “Is this true? Dogs have no place in the streets. They need to be relocated to shelters, where they can be fed, vaccinated & sterilised. Feeding & keeping them in a free roaming state in the streets is a huge health & safety hazard.”

His comments came in response to BBMP’s reported success with the first phase of its ‘Bite-Free Locality’ campaign, launched on 17 October 2023. The initiative began by feeding around 150 stray dogs across ten city locations and soon scaled up to 28 constituencies and 135 feeding points, with over 100 hotels and eateries collaborating with BBMP to provide food.

Now, BBMP plans to shift from restaurant partnerships to third-party vendor-cooked meals, designed by veterinarians to meet nutritional needs. Special Commissioner Suralkar Vikas Kishore confirmed that an action plan has been submitted to the BBMP Commissioner and once approved, tenders will be floated within a month.

“We aim to scale the program by ensuring consistency through vendor-prepared food across all zones,” Kishore stated.

The earlier model relied on BBMP marshals collecting leftover food from hotels and handing it over to pourakarmikas (sanitation workers) for distribution. In the upcoming phase, PKs will handle food delivery directly, creating a more streamlined system. Signboards at feeding locations will continue to display food and water stations for community awareness.

Sadhana Hegde, founder of Sahavarthin Animal Welfare Trust, which supports BBMP in the project, acknowledged that while the restaurant-based model helped build community involvement, logistical issues surfaced in certain localities. The switch to centralized food preparation is expected to improve monitoring and ensure regular feeding, especially in areas where local feeders allegedly face harassment.

“BBMP’s direct involvement sets a strong precedent. The goal is to make feeding efforts more reliable and to support volunteers working in challenging environments,” Hegde noted.

Despite initial success, the expansion has triggered debates, particularly around safety concerns and the increasing number of stray dogs in urban areas. Karti Chidambaram’s remarks have reignited the conversation about whether feeding free-roaming dogs on the streets is a sustainable solution or whether shelter-based care and sterilization should take priority.

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Rana Ayyub Exposed: ₹2.7 Crore COVID Fund Used For FDs And Personal Expenses, Not Relief – IT Tribunal Slams Misuse

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Delhi Court Orders FIR Against Alleged Journalist Rana Ayyub Over Allegations Of Insulting Hindu Deities And Anti-India Sentiment

The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), Mumbai, has ruled that journalist Rana Ayyub’s COVID-19 donation campaigns raised over ₹2.7 crore in taxable income, rejecting her claim that the funds were used entirely for charitable purposes. The Tribunal upheld the tax department’s invocation of Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, and supported the swift action taken under Section 175 to prevent asset disposal.

The amount in question, ₹2.69 crore, including ₹80.5 lakh in foreign contributions, was collected through crowdfunding platform Ketto between 2020 and 2021. The stated intent was to provide pandemic relief, support migrant workers, and aid healthcare and flood relief efforts. However, the Tribunal found that the funds were not handled transparently.

The ITAT highlighted that the donations were routed through Ayyub’s personal savings account and those of her father and sister, without the involvement of any registered charitable trust or legal entity. Of the total sum raised, only ₹28 lakh could be directly linked to relief efforts, while ₹50 lakh was invested in a fixed deposit in her name, and ₹19 lakh was reportedly spent on personal expenses.

The tax department, citing possible evasion, invoked Section 175 of the Act in July 2021, which allows for immediate tax assessment if there’s risk of asset concealment. Ayyub’s lawyers argued that the tax should apply only to income received before the notice was issued. The Tribunal, however, disagreed, stating the department’s action was justified due to the “intermingling of personal and donation funds.”

The bench observed, “If the intention of the assessee was pious then, what explanation she could offer for purchasing fixed deposit receipts of ₹50,00,000/- in her personal name. From the first campaign, the assessee raised ₹1,23,12,484/- out of which ₹68,84,560/- was in Indian currency and ₹54,27,924/- in foreign currency converted into INR.”

The Tribunal noted that nearly ₹2.4 crore remained unutilized in personal accounts at the time of the probe. “When the assessee realised that she has been cornered in the tax net, she returned funds received from foreign reserves from Ketto platform but even after the passage of almost one year from the first donation campaign in which the assessee garnered ₹1.23 Crores approximately, she could only produce evidence of ₹18,00,000/- of relief expenditure,” it said.

Ayyub has denied misusing the funds, claiming a portion was spent on returning migrant workers home and providing medical and food assistance. After being summoned under Section 131 of the Act, she returned ₹70 lakh in foreign donations through Ketto, stating these were not withdrawn personally. However, the Tribunal concluded that the refund appeared to be a response to the investigation and did not negate personal benefit.

The ITAT also flagged a possible violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010, noting that “journalists are not allowed to receive foreign contributions” under Section 3(1)(h). It stated that “by using her father’s and sister’s accounts to accept international donations, the assessee appeared to be circumventing this restriction.”

Furthermore, the Tribunal said, “When confronted with this, the assessee took a plea that the same has been kept in reserve for constructing a hospital which was never mentioned during the fund-raising campaign.”

All three of Ayyub’s appeals for the assessment years 2021–22 and 2022–23 were dismissed. The ruling adds to ongoing scrutiny around crowdfunding transparency and tax obligations for individuals raising large sums for public causes.

(With inputs from Lawbeat)

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Remembering Vellore Rebellion: Tamil Nadu’s Forgotten Prelude To India’s First War Of Independence

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There is no doubt that Tamils played a crucial and courageous role in India’s freedom struggle sacrificing their lives, wealth, and spirit for the country’s liberation. We remain deeply indebted to their contributions, which laid the foundation for the freedoms we enjoy today.

One of the earliest and most valiant uprisings against British colonial rule emerged from Tamil Nadu, ‘the Vellore Rebellion of 1806’. Regrettably, this historic event has often been diminished by Dravidianists and particularly Marxist historians, who termed it simply as a “sepoy mutiny” a term originally coined by the British to downplay its significance.

However, Indian nationalist thinkers like Vinayak Damodar Savarkar recognized the rebellion’s true importance, calling it a “prelude to the First War of Indian Independence.” Savarkar acknowledged the Vellore uprising as a vital, early example of resistance that came decades before the more widely known revolt of 1857.

What Triggered the Vellore Rebellion?

On 10 July 1806, the Indian sepoys at the Vellore Fort rose in armed rebellion against the British. But the seeds of this revolt were sown a year earlier in 1805, when General John Craddock introduced a controversial dress code for Indian soldiers. This code banned Hindu sepoys from wearing religious symbols such as vibhuti or thiruman, and ordered Muslim soldiers to shave their beards. In addition, sepoys were issued a new leather headdress—made from cattle hide, offending Hindu religious sentiments.

Many Indian soldiers perceived these changes as deliberate attempts at forced cultural assimilation or even religious conversion. Discontent quickly spread throughout the ranks. In May 1806, some soldiers who protested were flogged or dismissed, further aggravating tensions.

The Outbreak of Rebellion

By June, unrest had reached a boiling point. Plans were made to launch a mutiny. Although a sepoy named Muhammad Beg warned British officials of the plot, his claims were dismissed as drunken rambling. Fearing that the plan had been exposed, the sepoys advanced their attack date.

In the early hours of 10 July 1806, sepoys inside the Vellore Fort launched a surprise assault. They killed many British soldiers, including Colonel John Fancourt, and captured the fort by dawn.

However, British officer Major Coopes, who was stationed outside, raised the alarm. Reinforcements led by Major Robert Gillespie arrived from Arcot. Facing stiff resistance at the gates, Gillespie ordered the use of galloper guns to blast them open. Once inside, British troops brutally retaliated killing around 350 Indian soldiers. Many were executed publicly either shot, hanged, or blown away by cannons. Several wounded sepoys who attempted to flee were court-martialed and executed.

In the aftermath, the rebellious battalions were disbanded, and the controversial dress code was revoked. Madras Governor William Bentinck was recalled, indicating the deep shock the uprising had caused within the British administration.

A Legacy Worth Honoring

Though often overshadowed in mainstream historical narratives, the Vellore Rebellion of 1806 was a landmark in India’s struggle for independence. It marked the first organized, armed uprising by Indian soldiers against British colonial rule long before 1857. It remains a powerful symbol of early resistance and the indomitable spirit of Tamil fighters who rose in defense of their faith, dignity, and homeland.

Let us remember and honor their courage on this day, the anniversary of the Vellore Rebellion 10 July.

(This article is based on an X Thread by T S Krishnan)

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ED Books Prakash Raj And 28 Others On Money Laundering Charges In Online Betting App Scam

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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) against 29 individuals, including film actors, television personalities, social media influencers, and YouTubers, for allegedly promoting illegal online betting applications in violation of the Public Gambling Act, 1867. The probe has been initiated under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), based on five FIRs registered in Panjagutta, Miyapur, Cyberabad, Suryapet, and Visakhapatnam.

The case pertains to paid promotions of online platforms such as Junglee Rummy, A23, JeetWin, Parimatch, Lotus365, and others, which the agency suspects were engaged in large-scale money laundering operations. Many of these platforms reportedly posed as skill-based gaming apps but allegedly facilitated illegal gambling activities.

Among those named in the ECIR are actors Rana Daggubati, Prakash Raj, Vijay Devarakonda, Manchu Lakshmi, Praneetha, and Nidhi Agarwal. Television and media figures such as Ananya Nagella, Siri Hanumanthu, Sreemukhi, Varshini Sounderajan, Vasanthi Krishnan, Shoba Shetty, Amrutha Chowdary, Nayani Pavani, Neha Pathan, Pandu, Padhmavathi, Imran Khan, Vishnu Priya, and Shyamala have also been listed. In addition, digital creators including Harsha Sai, Bayya Sunny Yadav, Tastyteja, Rithu Chowdhary, Bandaru Sheshayani Supritha, Ajay, Sunny, Sudheer, and the YouTube channel ‘Local Boy Nani’ are named, along with Kiran Goud and the management teams of the implicated betting platforms.

According to investigators, the individuals allegedly received substantial financial compensation for endorsing these apps. Some promotions were reportedly masked as entertainment or social service initiatives, prompting backlash and formal complaints. One complainant alleged a loss exceeding ₹3 crore after acting on YouTube advertisements featuring some of the named personalities.

Following mounting concerns, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy recently announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to tackle the growing problem of online betting, including digital rummy platforms. Referring to the widespread impact of such apps, senior police officials have likened their operations to “organised mafia”.

The ED is expected to summon the individuals named in the ECIR for questioning in the coming days. Several of the celebrities have issued public statements denying wrongdoing, claiming they ended partnerships with the platforms once legal and ethical concerns were brought to their attention.

(With inputs from The Hindu)

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Hosur MBA Graduate Dies Of Rabies After Untreated Dog Bite As TN Reports Soaring Dog Bite Cases

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Edwin Priyan, a 23-year-old MBA graduate from Dinnur in the Kuppati panchayat, Hosur tragically lost his life to rabies after failing to seek treatment for a dog bite.

According to reports, Edwin had been bitten by a dog several days earlier but chose not to inform his family or seek medical attention. On the afternoon of the incident, he suddenly began exhibiting unusual symptoms, including excessive salivation and loud, erratic behavior, alarming his family members.

Panicked, his relatives rushed him to the government primary health center in the Kakkadasam area. Despite receiving initial treatment, his condition worsened, prompting them to take him to a private hospital in the Thali region. There, doctors identified signs consistent with a dog bite, which led to his immediate transfer to the Thali Government Hospital, where he was administered a rabies vaccine.

Later that night, Edwin was taken to the Hosur Government Hospital for advanced care. Though doctors began treatment and he briefly calmed down and fell asleep, he passed away shortly afterward.

The incident has left his family and the local community in deep sorrow, highlighting the fatal consequences of neglecting timely medical intervention after a dog bite.

Stray Dog Crisis Escalates Across India, Tamil Nadu Among Worst Affected

The stray dog menace has reached alarming levels across India, directly impacting the daily lives of citizens especially women and children, who are the most vulnerable. Despite the growing threat, state authorities have done little to curb the unchecked rise in stray dog populations.

Taking serious note of the crisis, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) recently intervened after reviewing distressing data presented by the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying in the Lok Sabha. According to the report, over 21.95 lakh dog bite cases were reported in 2024, with 5 lakh of those affecting children, and 37 fatalities recorded as a result of these attacks.

The situation is especially dire in Tamil Nadu, which has witnessed a steep surge in such incidents. In just the first three months of 2025, the state reported 1.24 lakh (124,000) dog bite cases and 4 death cases due to rabies. In 2024, Tamil Nadu documented 4.8 lakh cases, and a five-year high of 4.8 lakh cases, along with 47 deaths due to rabies.

Despite the worsening crisis, local governance has been sluggish. The Greater Chennai Corporation, under the DMK administration, has faced criticism for its inaction even within their own allies. After advising the DMK run Greater Chennai Corporation to “learn from Indore” in handling urban issues, in March 2025, Congress MP Karti Chidambaram petitioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take urgent action on the rising health and safety risks posed by growing stray dog population, particularly the increasing rabies cases.

Recent Stray Dog Bite Cases

  • On 11 April 2025, a 13-year-old boy named Vishwa from Chengalpet tragically passed away, three days after suffering a dog bite—despite having received two doses of the anti-rabies vaccine.
  • On 16 March 2025, V. Ramesh, a 49-year-old man, succumbed to rabies at the Vellore Government Medical College and Hospital. According to reports, he had been scratched by a stray dog around 40 days earlier but failed to receive the anti-rabies vaccination.
  • On 13 March 2025, Ram Chander, an Odisha native employed at a private company in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, tragically took his own life by slitting his throat at a government hospital. This desperate act followed a recent dog bite that had led to a rabies infection.
  • On 15 October 2024, a 57-year-old man from Erode district died of suspected rabies after being bitten by a dog a month ago and failing to get vaccinated.
  • On 25 June 2024, an eight-year-old girl, Manishika Sri, from Achanputhur town in Tenkasi, was brutally mauled by a pack of six stray dogs while she was playing outside. The severe injuries she sustained led to her being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Government Headquarters Hospital.
  • On 19 June 2024, a 6-year-old boy Saisaran in Santhome was bitten by a stray dog while attempting to feed it biscuits and was hospitalized at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmore.
  • on 1 June 2024, a 16-year-old boy, D Anbarasu, was bitten by a neighbor’s pet dog in KK Nagar while walking with a friend. He suffered leg injuries and received treatment at a nearby hospital.
  • On 9 May 2024, in Thalambur, a Pomeranian allegedly bit a 10-month-old baby girl at a park, resulting in a minor injury. Meanwhile, in St Thomas Mount, a Husky dog belonging to a police constable bit a 10-year-old boy, prompting hospital treatment and a police complaint.
  • On 7 May 2024, A five-year-old girl was severely injured by two pet Rottweiler dogs at a Chennai park, underwent surgery for head injuries. The owners were arrested and later released on bail. The incident led to charges of negligence and endangerment. The Corporation plans to handle the stray dog issue due to the owner’s negligence, as they lacked proper licensing and vaccinations for the dogs.
  • In April 2024, Krithika, a pregnant dentist from Kolathur, was attacked by three unleashed dogs belonging to lawyer Venkatesh (50) while walking her own dog on night. Krithika’s husband sustained injuries trying to protect their pet, and both were hospitalized.

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Naseeruddin Shah Is A Radical Muslim Whose True Allegiance Lies With Pakistan

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About a week ago, Naseeruddin Shah shared an opinion piece that he wrote for The Indian Express about “the country he misses” and how he does not feel the need to wear his patriotism on his sleeve.

Naseeruddin Shah’s recent “lament” for a supposedly lost India sounds less like nostalgia and more like a cleverly disguised indictment of a country that has given him everything – fame, freedom, and the platform to speak his mind. And yet, his heart seems to beat louder for the idea of Pakistan than for the India that embraced him.

Shah waxes poetic about a bygone era of interfaith harmony, painting modern India as a dystopia of “jingoism” and “war fever.” His essay is dripping with selective memory. He claims he never felt like a “Muslim” growing up, as if India was some secular utopia. But today, the same country where millions of Muslims live, work, worship, and lead successful lives is suddenly painted as unrecognizable and oppressive. Why? Because the public no longer applauds films that mock their faith or twist real tragedies for artistic license? But his nostalgia is tellingly selective. He mourns the supposed loss of India’s pluralism while ignoring the relentless radicalism within his own community – the same radicalism that fuels attacks on Hindu festivals, cow slaughter as provocation, and the glorification of Pakistani flags in Indian mosques and protests.

Naseeruddin Shah’s Pakistan Obsession

Shah’s concern for Pakistani artists, lamenting their exclusion from India, reeks of misplaced priorities. Does he forget why this ban exists? Pakistan remains a terror-exporting state, harbouring the architects of 26/11 and Pulwama. Yet, Shah frets over Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s music being played in India, not the fact that Pakistan’s ISI funds jihad against Indians.

His anguish over “Islamophobia” after the IC-814 hijacking is particularly revealing. While 190 Indians were held hostage by Pakistani terrorists, Shah’s primary worry was not their safety, but the backlash against Muslims. Contrast this with his indifference to the actual victims of Islamist terror. Where was his lament when Hindu pilgrims were murdered by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir (more recently)? When temples were vandalized in every part of the country? When Kashmiri Pandits were ethnically cleansed from their homeland? None of this merits a paragraph in his ode to the “India I miss”? Really?

Here’s a video of him speaking in Pakistan and one in India and the difference is … check out how his tone and language changes in each of these places.

In the video in Pakistan, he says, “I do not have words to describe the love I receive here (Pakistan). I feel like I have returned home when I see the love and affection I receive here.”

Whereas, when he is in India, he says, “I am worried for my children in today’s India. What if a mob surrounds them and asks if they are Hindu or Muslim, my children will have no answer. I worry because I don’t see the situation getting any better soon.”

‘Secular’ Outrage

Shah claims he doesn’t need to “wear patriotism on his sleeve,” yet he has no qualms flaunting his disdain for India’s cultural resurgence. Films like The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story unsettle him not because they are poorly made, but because they expose uncomfortable truths about Islamic radicalism. His discomfort with Gadar 2 – a celebration of Indian resilience, while remaining silent on Bollywood’s long history of whitewashing Islamic tyranny exposes his double standards.

Naseeruddin Shah has no problem with free speech, as long as it toes his line. He says he doesn’t wear his patriotism on his sleeve. Fair. But what he does wear loudly and often is his disdain for anything remotely critical of Islamic radicalism or Pakistan.

Shah proudly mentions his father’s decision to stay in India while his brothers migrated to Pakistan. But he omits the crucial question: Why did they leave? The answer lies in the same two-nation theory that Shah’s rhetoric subtly endorses. His father may have stayed, but the ideological roots remained – a discomfort with Hindu civilizational pride, a disdain for India’s majority culture, and an instinctive defense of Pakistan’s grievances.

Shah is not just mourning a lost India. He’s bitter that the India of today refuses to mirror his ideological leanings. And instead of acknowledging the resilience of the nation or the progress we’ve made, he paints it all black, all bleak.

Whenever he opens his mouth to speak about Pakistan, it feels like Shah never came out of his Gulfam Hassan role in Sarfarosh.

If he truly believes artists are being silenced, he should undo his forefathers’ mistake, move to Pakistan, and publish a column like this there. Then we will know what he “misses”.

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