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What Ails Tamil Film's Popular Star Vishal?
Sundar C’s Madh Gaja Raja, a project in the works for 12 long years is at last ready for release this Pongal. As if its jinxed image and optics were not enough to tarnish a good entertainer, hero Vishal attended the promo and audio launch event with high viral fever…a pitiable sight to watch his hands and voice trembling as he took the mic. MC Divya Dharshini had the presence of mind to make him sit along with Sundar, the Director and other members of the film unit. It was enough fodder for a news hungry social media and trolls to go after his reputation, and level all kinds of surmises. Vishal made his debut in 2004 with Chellamae, soon gave successive hits with Sandakozhi, Thimiru, Thaamirabharani, Malaikottai and other hits. An action hero with compelling talent and screen presence. But his aggressive and angry attitude soon came to the fore …keeping pace with his angry young man image. Tamil Film Producers Council charged big misappropriation which he stoutly denied. He took a potshot at the censor board for delay in release of his film Mark Antony. The personal life of this 47-year old star too was in turmoil, even as he acted in over 25 films. Every person has highs and lows …a film star is more vulnerable. His close friend actor Jeyam Ravi is confident that “Vishal will overcome this bad patch and get his lion-like stride back”. Till then Vishal needs empathy not brutal trolls.
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PM Modi Opts For Podcasts To Correct Image, Connect With Youth
PM Modi seems to have opted for a new mode of public outreach in the New Year. Instead of going for traditional TV interviews; he recorded his first podcast, which was released on January 10. The highlight of the podcast hosted by Bengaluru-based Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath was that it brought out vulnerabilities of Modi first hand. For the first time, Modi acknowledged that his public office — whether as CM or PM — have insulated him from informal interactions; he acknowledged that he has no close friend who would interact with him informally. He cited the experience of hosting his school friends when he became CM — all of them treated him in awe.  Modi also used the podcast to correct a fallacy made in the 2024 campaign — he tried to clarify his claim that he had been chosen by God. Modi asserted that he can make mistakes too. “I am human, not a God.” An interesting aspect of the podcast was Modi’s statesman-like appeal to youth to join politics, urging them to come with a mission, not ambition. He made it clear his call to youth to join politics should not be seen as an appeal to join the BJP alone but to strengthen and energise all political parties. When asked if he had any specific advice to youth, Modi felt that Gen X was equipped to find its own answers. While Modi acknowledges that “it is his first podcast” he asks Nikhil about how many such podcasts he has hosted before. When the Zerodha founder says 25 podcasts have been mainly with entrepreneurs, one finds PM Modi even wondering how “it’ll go with your audience.” With Modi going for a podcast, more political players are likely to hit this mode.
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“Succeed Modi” Says Cong Leader Vijay Wadettiwar To Fadnavis
Top Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar has extended good wishes to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis by obliquely suggesting him “to succeed Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” He, moreover, said Fadnavis has the ability, performance and courage. The veiled feeler has come at a moment when the Congress party in the state is almost leaderless. Wadettiwar is a former disciple of the then Shiv Sena’s and later BJP’s leader Narayan Rane. He followed Rane in the Congress party from the Sena and stayed on even after his mentor had followed the BJP. Wadettiwar is known for his antagonism towards state Congress president Nana Patole, a former BJP MP. Wadettiwar’s proposition was expressed at an anniversary function to remember the state’s second CM Marotrao Kannamwar at his birthplace, Chandrapur. In his acerbic speech, Wadettiwar did not feel shy of attacking Patole and Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut for the drubbing the Maha Vikas Aghadi suffered in the assembly election. Wadettiwar expressed suspicion that MVA was deliberately kept unprepared for the hustings and blamed Patole and Raut for the delay and the defeat. Fadnavis did not react to Wadettiwar’s encomium while lauding the contribution of Kannamwar. The absence of former finance minister Sudhir Mungantiwar from the function in his hometown and Wadettiwar’s frank praise for Fadanvis are seen as suggestive of the shape of the things to come since the two leaders have been political competitors for a long time.
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Sharad Pawar Annoyed With MVA, Another Shock For INDIA Bloc
The three-party Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) appears to be heading towards yet another upheaval. The reason is said to be veteran leader Sharad Pawar’s displeasure with the Congress and the Shiv Sena led by Uddhav Thackeray because both the partners have shown little interest in working together against the NDA government led by BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis. Even as the INDIA bloc is still to recover from the shock administered by Uddhav with his announcement of backing the Aam Aadmi Party in Delhi assembly elections, Pawar’s discontent is finding whispers among his followers. The Congress party is still to react to Uddhav’s stance but several prominent workers from all three parties have started speaking against the two other partners. The reason is that not a single serious post-election meeting of MVA has taken place after the assembly debacle to discuss the fallout. Secondly, there is no concerted action plan against the Fadnavis government. On the other hand, there are reports that some NDA leaders have approached at least half a dozen MPs from Sharad Pawar’s NCP to join the saffron alliance. Overall, the already weak Opposition in Maharashtra is appearing shaky and doddering more and more. Untimely utterances by old timers like Prithviraj Chavan have only added to the bitterness. Pawar’s anger will prove very costly electorally for MVA since local body elections across the state are likely to take place any moment. Hence, Pawar’s next move is awaited by the opposition and the ruling side equally eagerly
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After Mauling By Pakistan In 2017, Jadeja Still In The Fray For A Champions Trophy Berth!
Incredibly, left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja is in contention for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 after being dumped by the wayside following his 8-0-67-0 returns in the 2017 final against Pakistan at `The Oval’ London. He, along with off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin (10-0-70-0), were dropped after Pakistan amassed 338 for four and won the final by 180 runs. Jadeja and Ashwin travelled to the West Indies immediately after the final on June 18, 2017. However, Jadeja was not picked again until the Asia Cup in September 2018; after a gap of 14 months, Ashwin was cast away for four and a half years. But even after his recall, he played only five more ODIs, with the then-team management opting for the wrist spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav. While Ashwin has taken a final bow from international cricket, the 36-year-old Jadeja still competes with a fellow Gujarati from Nadiad, Axar Patel, for India’s immediate ODI campaigns, including the Champions Trophy matches in Dubai. The rough and tough all-rounder from Jamnagar has taken 65 wickets @37.69 after the forgettable final in 2017. Axar, who will turn 31 on January 20, has taken 64 wickets @32.56 in 60 matches. The national selection committee may have been disappointed that Patel was not being played on spin-designer pitches against New Zealand in Pune and Mumbai. He was the first choice to replace Ashwin in Australia. Jadeja (4 matches in seven wkts) has played at the Dubai International Stadium, and Axar hasn’t. The selection committee may pick both for the CT2025; it depends on chinaman (left arm wrist spinner) bowler Kuldeep Yadav’s recovery from a groin-related issue. But to be in the fray after a mauling by the Pakistan batters in 2017 speaks of Jadeja’s unyielding attitude to compete at the highest level.

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Editor’s Note: Short Post Noticed By People Who Matter

Four years have zipped by and we are crossing another milestone on 31st January 2025 – it’s our 4th Anniversary. It feels good.
Looking back at the 1460 days, I must say Short Post has made its mark with people who matter via 4000 stories published in the areas of politics, business, entertainment and sports. All made possible by the unflinching commitment and dedication of our senior editors, most of whom have been part of this journey from Day One.
Small pack, big impact is in essence the story of Short Post which was launched at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021. It shows our conviction. In all humility, I can say, we have created a new niche in the news segment space like Hindustan Unilever which created a new segment, when it launched CloseUp Gel.
Yes, we have created a brand (in a limited sense), created demand (readers) and created supply (senior journalists). But we are facing teething problems like all start-ups. What makes us happy and confident is the recognition of our efforts. For instance, we have an arrangement with the OPEN Magazine, part of the $4.5 billion Kolkata-based Sanjiv Goenka-RPG Group. This arrangement sees around 10 Short Post stories posted on OPEN Magazine website every week. This arrangement is testimony that our content has been well received! Also, I may add that the Maharashtra government has recognised Short Post and has allowed our senior editor to cover the Assembly sessions. Ditto: Odisha.
Our goal is to ensure that Short Post becomes a habit. I would like people to keep checking their smartphones to know the latest Authentic Gossip. As regards AI and the fear of it disrupting all businesses including media. On that, personally, I have no such fear as I am confident AI cannot smell news particularly Authentic Gossip. That’s the place we are well entrenched.