A video clip making the rounds which shows 3 DJs of Era FM’s Pagi Era show mimicking the kavadi dance while chanting “Vel Vel” and laughing is seen by many devout Hindus as mocking their faith.

Zamri Vinoth believes he does not need to be remorseful for his remarks about the Kavadi ritual as the Muslim preacher said he was only stating facts. This is over his act of reposting a Facebook ...

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) will investigate independent preacher Zamri Vinoth’s reposting of a controversial post about kavadi bearers that was previously ...

On Mar 4, Era FM came under fire for a video posted on its Instagram page, in which radio hosts Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jasmin and Radin Amir Affendy were seen mimicking the kavadi ritual performed by ...

Zamri said in a Facebook post yesterday that Hindu worshippers performing the kavadi ritual looked like they were “possessed ...

The Malaysia Hindu Sangam (MHS) accepts the apology issued by three Era FM radio presenters over a video mocking the Thaipusam kavadi ritual. Its president T Ganesan emphasised the importance of ...

IT IS the busiest time of the year for kavadi makers as they rush to put the finishing touches to their works of art ahead of Thaipusam on Monday. Thaipusam is a thanksgiving celebration observed ...

Skanda Sashti, celebrated on March 4, 2025, honors Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Surapadma. This festival symbolizes triumph over evil, with rituals including fasting, prayers, and ...

Using cloth napkins instead of paper ones can instantly elevate an everyday meal at home (and also help cut down on waste). As in the world of bedding, there are a couple of choices to make about ...

We are at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity where I am trying to sneak a picture of a block print of cultural icon Begum Akhtar on a blouse. Its wearer, Mamta Varma, runs Bhairavi’s Chikan in ...

EVERY year, Chowddhri Kannan recycles the materials used to make his kavadi. This year, he is using the same base built three years ago but with some added creativity. Cancel anytime. No ads.