Davis has vast experience in accounting, auditing, management, and IT Consultancy, and his company is one of the top 10 audit firms in the Sultanate of Oman. A Fellow of the ICAI, he was co-opted to the International Affairs Committee of the ICAI Council, New Delhi (2007–08). He also served as the Founding Chairman of the Muscat Chapter of the Institute from 2008 to 2009 and is a certified member of the Institute of Certified Fraud Examiners.

A regular columnist for The Times of Oman on tax-related affairs, Davis has co-authored a book on taxation of NRIs and has represented his firm at several global conferences. In recognition of his outstanding global contributions, he was bestowed with the Pinnacle Award — the highest recognition from Crowe Horwath, one of the top ten accounting networks in the world.

Among the top 10 chartered accountants in Kerala, the late CA P A Nair’s name appears in the first position, and it was he who signed the membership certificate of Davis in 1986. The other names include the late T Velu Pillai, K Raghavan Nair, Varma & Varma. Venugopal C Govind, Sreejith Kuniyil, P D Vijayrajan, M V Korah, and S Prabhakaran.

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OCCI board member and head of the Omani delegation Abdul Latheef Uppala said, “The seminar will highlight trade and investment opportunities under the agreement. It will also enable stakeholders to explore partnerships and expand their global footprint.” Indian Ambassador to Oman HE G V Srinivas, senior Union and State Government officials, office bearers of the Centre for trade and Investment Law under the Central Ministry of Commerce, eminent industrialists and key personalities from the Indian and Omani business fraternity will address the gathering.

“The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed on December 18, 2025, marks a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral economic ties between India and Oman,” said Dr Davis Kallukaran, Managing Partner of Crowe Oman Auditors and Business Advisors. “The agreement is expected to substantially enhance trade flows, promote investments, and create new avenues of collaboration across key sectors.”

“The CEPA provides significant tariff reductions and improved market access, while reinforcing Oman’s strategic role as a gateway to the GCC region, Central Asia, and East Africa. The agreement opens up promising opportunities in sectors such as IT, Healthcare, Education, Oil & Natural Gas, Food Processing, Logistics, Tourism, and more. It is also expected to catalyse two-way investments and foster stronger economic cooperation between the two nations, Dr Davis added.

Business leaders from both India and the Sultanate of Oman are slated to attend the event.

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Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan (Violin) Prof.S Easwara Varma and Violin Vidushi Dr. Vrinda Varma have been performed Violin Duet Concert from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.  The facmous accompaniment artists for Mridangam Vidwan Sri. Nanjil A R Arul,  for Ghatom Vidwan Sri Adichanalloor M Anilkumar and for Morsing Vidwan Sri. Thamarakkudi Rajasekharan participated in the concert.

During the Inaugural Ceremony, from International Chamber, PK Koyickal Trust, Sri. KP Raj Mohan Varma, Vice Chairman has delivered Welcome Address, Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Sri. Tripunithura N Radhakrishnan, the Chief Advisory Board Member has delivered Keynote Address, Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Sri. Nedumangad Sivanandan, the Chief Advisory Board Member has delivered Special Address, Sri, M V Sunil, the President of Sree Poornathrayeesha Sangeetha Sabha and Sri. K Anand, the Managing Trustee of Sri. Adi Sankara Trust have delivered Felicitation Speech and Sri. PK Sajith Kumar Varma, the International Coordinator of International Chamber, PK Koyickal Trust has delivered Vote of Thanks.

These monthly concerts are focused to promote and propagate Carnatic Music along with Music Veterans, promoting Talented, upcoming and amateur Musicians and Artists Internationally. Each monthly programme will be telecasted through various Media and Channels of India and abroad. The Recorded Link of the concert also will be circulated internationally Including various Music Colleges, Music Academies, Department Authorities, Music Institutes, Sangeetha Sabhas, Music Trusts,  Fine Arts Societies & Reputed Music Organizations and Music Teachers in India and Internationally.  PK Koyickal Trust International Chamber will be rewarded and recognized each Artists with Participating Certificates.

The concerts are designed in alternative months to provide opportunities to the Artists to participate from India and abroad. The International Monthly Concerts will be organizing on EVERY 2^nd FRIDAYS, the special day of Goddesses Durga Devvi, Lakshmi Devi and Saraswathy Devi.

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The July month Concert of the International Chamber was hosted from Aluva, Kerala on 11^th July, 2025 with the young and talented musician and artists.  On Vocal:  Kum. Anjana Anil, Aluva, Kerala, on Violin, Sri. Sainandan P V , on Mridangam and Sri. Navneeth Krishna and on Morsing Sri. Yadukrishnan T S were performed in the July month carnatic music concert.

Violin Acharyan, Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Sri. Nedumangad Sivanandan is the Chief Advisory Board Member of the International Chamber for Indian Music & Culture, an International Initiative of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust. Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust has honoured Sri Nedumangad Sivanandan by presenting the 7th TRIPUNITHURA AASTHANA VIDWAN PURASKARAM in the year 2020 and during its Annual Celebrations and International Ganesha Sangeethotsavam. The Patron of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust, Bhagavathacharya Smt. Nandini Nambishathiri had presented the Puraskaram in the presence of Trust President Sri PK Sreekumar, Secretary Sri. PK Jayakumar and Treasurer Smt. PK Sreedevi Varma. Sri Nedumangad Sivanandan is having strong bond with Tripunithura by contributing a major part of his life with Carnatic music artists and disciples located in Tripunithura.  He has taken a vital role in propagating Carnatic music and the Violin to generations to generations in Kerala.In 1960s Sri. Nedumangad Sivanandan was regularly participating in Concerts along with Tripunithura Asthana Mridanga Vidwan Late Sri. Ramavarma Kochunni Thirumulpad, the father of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust’s Patrons. Sri. Nedumangad Sivanandan is having morethan 60 years of family friendships with Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust. PK Sajith Kumar Varma, the Managing Trustee and Settlor of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust is also one of the students of Sri. Nedumangad Sivanandan.

During the Special Speech, Violin Acharyan Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Sri. Nedumangad Sivanandan Said that, “I am very happy with the International Chamber’s decision to hold this month’s concert in conjunction with my 90th birthday celebrations.  I have received Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Puraskaram from Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust in the year of 2020 and I consider it the greatest recognition I have received from Tripunithura.  My friendship started with Tripunithura Aasthana Mridanga Vidwan Late Sri. Rama Varma Kochunni Thirumulpad and his family since 1960 and still I am continuing.  I am also proud to hold the Honorary position as the Chief Advisory Board Member of the International Chamber for Indian Music and Culture, which operates under the Parakkadhu Koickal Trust.  The International Chamber with the Patronage of Padma Bhushan Shri T V Gopalakrishnan and runs by eminent scholars, musicians, artists and professionals in the field of music, including Shri Tripunithura N Radhakrishnan as one of the Chief Advisory Board Members, are the great success of International Chamber. That’s the strength of International Chamber and to organize innovative platforms like International Ganesha Sangeethotsavam, which is organizing continuously for the past 5 years by including Singers and Artists from over 12 countries. Sangeethotsavam is providing opportunities for musicians and artists at the international level”. Said Sri. Sivanandan.

“Violin Acharyan Sri. Nedumangad Sivanandan is a role model as an artist, teacher, and a model of how to behave in the community in the Carnatic Music Industry. I have known Sivanandan Sir for the past 55 years, and until today, Sir is very punctual in attending concerts and classes. I didn’t see him raising his voice or exhibiting misbehavior to anyone, including his students or artists. A large number of Disciples who are spread across India and abroad are the largest asset in his life, and with his blessings, almost all his students are well-performing and have reached the highest positions in the various Departments and Organizations. He is teaching all of us a lesson and giving examples of how an artist should behave and live with acceptance in the community. Sivanandan Sir has participated in the Violin for the majority of the concerts, with my father, Late G Narayana Swamy, playing on Mridangam. Sivanandan Sir has supported, promoted, and blessed me a lot to reach this position in the Carnatic Music industry. My family is very happy when our GN Swamy Sangeetha Vidyalayam is reaching to the 25th year and from day one onwards, Sivanandan Sir is with us by giving proper advice to us and teaching students”. Said Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Sri. Tripunithura N Radhakrishnan, Chief Advisory Board Member of the International Chamber, PK Koyickal Trust.

“Sruthi Mathaa.. Laya Pithaa, the theme which we have selected for the monthly concert series to empower musicians, artists, and also for all music lovers. This is the 5th consecutive month of international classical concert organizing by International Chamber, and I am delighted to announce that this month’s concert we are dedicating to the Violin Acharyan, our Chief Advisory Board Member, Tripunithura Aasthanavidwan Sri Nedumangadu Sivanandan Sir, during his 90th Birthday celebrations.  The lyrics, along with raga and thala, are making Carnatic music keerthanas to render a musician to god.  Purandara Dasa is revered as the “father of Carnatic music” for his foundational contributions to its teaching methodology. The “Trinity of Carnatic music” – Tyagaraja, Muthuswami Dikshitar, and Syama Sastri – are celebrated for their prolific compositions and significant influence on the genre. From Kerala, Maharaja Swathi Thirunal’s lyrics also significantly influenced in Carnatic Music World. Under the roof of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust, today, International Chamber become the highly influencing International platform to promote Carnatic Music and to support talented, upcoming and professional Musicians and Artists internationally. 5 years International Ganesha Sangeethotsavam, which is connected with 12+ countries and monthly concerts, all are unique to the Carnatic Music world.  I am proud to hold the Honorary position as the Head of the Department of Arts and Literature at International Chamber for Music and Culture, PK Koyickal Trust”.  Said Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Dr. Jayaprakasha Sharma during his Keynote Speech.

Sri. Edappally Jaimohan, the Head of the Department of Violin, International Chamber, commented during his felicitation speech that “I have been privileged under the tutelage of Sivanandan Sir since the young age of 12.  His dedication and sincerity to his disciples, concerts, and altogether to the entire Carnatic music amazed me since the day I started my tutelage under him. I have always felt that he is the perfect role model not only to the Violinsts but also to the artist fraternity.  I am thankful to god that I have been provided with an experience of his tutelage for so many years, and I am extremely thankful to the International Chamber for allowing me to felicitate my Guru during this celebration Guruji@90. I take this opportunity to pray to the almighty that he continues to inspire and amaze us with his dedication and energy for the years to come”.

Sri. Raj Mohan Varma, Vice-Chairman of International Chamber has delivered the official Welcome Address, Sri. P K Sajith Kumar Varma, International Co-ordinator of International Chamber has delivered Vote of Thanks in the programme Function.  

Surthi Mathaa Laya Pithaa carnatic classical music concert series, the first of its kind in the Carnatic Music history to provide international platform for NRIs and Domestic musicians and artists to perform through its monthly concerts internationally. Alternative months the musical concerts will host from India and Internationally.

International Chamber for Indian Music & Culture is an international initiative of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust (PK Koyickal Trust), Tripunithura, Kerala and which is affiliated with Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, the Govt. of Kerala has launched first of its kind Carnatic Music Online Monthly Concerts for NRIs and Domestic Musicians and Artists.

Nadam , Swaram, Shruthi, Ragam, Thalam…. – In Carnatic music SRUTHI or PITCH is considered as the MOTHER and LAYAM or RHYTHAM from THAALAM is considered as the FATHER of each Geetham, Varnam and Keerthanas. “Sruthi MAATHA Laya PITHAA”.. The International Chamber will be dedicated INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MONTHLY ONLINE CARNATIC MUSIC CONCERT to all esteemed MOTHER’S in the name of Goddesses Durga Devi, Lakshmi Devi and Saraswathy Devi. Minimum of 6 concerts will be organized from India and 6 concerts from Internationally.  

The International Chamber will be organizing Monthly Concerts on EVERY 2^nd FRIDAYS and this is the yet another International Initiative of Monthly International Concerts from Tripunithura, The Royal City of Kerala.  

Monthly Concerts are focused to promote and propagate Carnatic Music along with Talented, upcoming and amateur Musicians and Artists Internationally. Each monthly programme will be telecasted through PK Koyickal Trust, various Media and Channels of India and abroad as well.  PK Koyickal Trust International Chamber will conduct Carnatic Music Concerts monthly by providing opportunities for NRI Musicians and Artists in alternative months and will provide Domestic Musicians and Artists subsequently to perform in this first of its kind international platform.  Currently International Chamber is connected musicians and artists from 12 Countries and planning to provide more opportunities to them through these monthly programmes.

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Tripunithura, Kerala : International Chamber for Music has hosted “Sruthi Mathaa..Laya Pithaa” monthly carnatic music concert series in the month of May, by dedicating to the Anti-Drugs campaign internationally. Musicians and Artists performed May month concert from GN Swamy Sangeetha Vidyalayam, Tripunithura.

“Shruti Mathaa ..​ Laya Pitha” Shruti and Laya, both are important for Carnatic Music, Hindustani Music, Kathakali Music and infact of any kind of music. Music is divine and it is a gift of god.   “MUSIC SHOULD BE THE ADDICTION OF THE LIVES. NOT DRUGS”, Music has healing ability as per research certain ragas to impact positive energies like Mohanam, Shankarabharanam, Ananda Bhairavi etc.  I wish to emphasise that while pursuing studies or works or business, if one can spend time to learn or listen music, will return in getting concentration and happiness. I appreciate International Chamber for their all efforts taking to promote Carnatic Music and empowering Musicians and Artists. Said, the Special Guest, Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Prof. P R Kumara Kerala Varma during the felicitation speech.

We focus on new and innovative styles to promote Carnatic Music internationally.  After completing successful 5 years in organizing International Ganesha Sangeethotsavam, I am happy to let you know that the next Sangeethotsavam is scheduled on 27^th August 2025. Sruthi Mathaa.. Laya Pithaa monthly concert series which began in March has successfully completed 2 programmes at the heart of music life to peaceful elements – “Sruthi and Laya”. Whether we are performing or listening, these elements draws into deep concentration and help us connect with divinity through Bhakthi. Through these initiatives, our aim is to spread the spiritual and transformative power of music across borders turning into a positive and uplifting force in peoples lives. In line with this mission, this month concert is dedicated to raising awareness for Anti-drug campaigns. We believe that music can inspire charge and offer a healthy soulful alternative to harmful habits. Our team work in International Chamber has resulted the success of all our activities which we are doing to promote talented upcoming and professional Musicians and Artists internationally. As the Secretary of GN Swamy Sangeetha Vidyalayam, I am proud to host this month programme from our very own institution with our Musician and artists. Said by Tripunithura Aasthana Vidwan Sri. Tripunithura N Radhakrishnan, Chief Advisory Board Member of International Chamber, PK Koyickal Trust and the Secretary of GN Swamy Sangeetha Vidyalayam, during his Keynote speech.

Smt. P K Vasanthi Varma , Trustee of Parakkadathu (PK) Koyickal Trust, has delivered Welcome Address, Sri. P K Sajith Kumar Varma, International Co-ordinator of International Chamber, Parakkadathu (PK) Koyickal Trust, has delivered Vote of Thanks in the programme Function.  

The May month Concert of the International Chamber was hosted from Tripunithura, Kerala on 16^th May, 2025 with the eminent musician and artists.  On Vocal: Sri. N T Sanathana Shenoy, Tripunithura,  On Violin, Vidwan Sri Sri Eramalloor Bijoy, on Mridangam, Vidwan Sri Elamakkara M K Anilkumar and on Ghatom, Vidwan Sri Rajnarayan were perfumed in the carnatic music concert.

Surthi Mathaa Laya Pithaa carnatic classical music concert series, the first of its kind in the Carnatic Music history to provide international platform for NRIs and Domestic musicians and artists to perform through its monthly concerts internationally. Alternative months the musical concerts will host from India and Internationally.

International Chamber for Indian Music & Culture is an international initiative of Parakkadathu Koyickal Trust (PK Koyickal Trust), Tripunithura, Kerala and which is affiliated with Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi, the Govt. of Kerala has launched first of its kind Carnatic Music Online Monthly Concerts for NRIs and Domestic Musicians and Artists.

Nadam , Swaram, Shruthi, Ragam, Thalam…. – In Carnatic music SRUTHI or PITCH is considered as the MOTHER and LAYAM or RHYTHAM from THAALAM is considered as the FATHER of each Geetham, Varnam and Keerthanas. “Sruthi MAATHA Laya PITHAA”.. The International Chamber will be dedicated INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MONTHLY ONLINE CARNATIC MUSIC CONCERT to all esteemed MOTHER’S in the name of Goddesses Durga Devi, Lakshmi Devi and Saraswathy Devi. Minimum of 6 concerts will be organized from India and 6 concerts from Internationally.  

The International Chamber will be organizing Monthly Concerts on EVERY 2^nd FRIDAYS and this is the yet another International Initiative of Monthly International Concerts from Tripunithura, The Royal City of Kerala.  

Monthly Concerts are focused to promote and propagate Carnatic Music along with Talented, upcoming and amateur Musicians and Artists Internationally. Each monthly programme will be telecasted through PK Koyickal Trust, various Media and Channels of India and abroad as well.  PK Koyickal Trust International Chamber will conduct Carnatic Music Concerts monthly by providing opportunities for NRI Musicians and Artists in alternative months and will provide Domestic Musicians and Artists subsequently to perform in this first of its kind international platform.  Currently International Chamber is connected musicians and artists from 12 Countries and planning to provide more opportunities to them through these monthly programmes.

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Lulu Group, led by prominent industrialist M.A. Yusuffali, has announced more investment plans in Kerala. It will invest Rs 5,000 crore in 4-5 years. It will set up a food processing center in the Kalamassery Food Processing Zone.This is an initiative to process agricultural resources, including from Kerala, and export them to Lulu’s global hypermarkets. Lulu Group Executive Director M.A. Ashraf Ali told the media at the Invest Kerala Investors’ Meet in Kochi that the project will provide employment to 15,000 people when it is ready. 

A food processing zone will be set up in Kalamassery on 20 acres. In addition to Kerala, fruits and vegetables from Tamil Nadu will be brought here, processed and exported as value-added products. 
Lulu Group will also invest in IT and Fintech sectors in the Global City envisioned by the state government in Kochi. Details will be announced soon. The twin IT towers being built by Lulu Group in Kochi Smart City will be inaugurated within three months. This will provide employment opportunities to 25,000 people.
Lulu’s current IT projects at Infopark will also see further investment. Major expansion plans are also being planned in the retail sector in Kerala. In addition to Tirur and Perinthalmanna, Lulu’s mini malls will also come up in Kasaragod, Kannur and Thrissur. 

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Kochi: Kerala is set to transform into a major investment hub, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said at the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Kochi.

Addressing global investors, policymakers, and industry experts, he highlighted Kerala’s evolving investment landscape and the state’s efforts to build an investor-friendly environment.

He said, “Kerala is a state renowned for its natural beauty and has been an attraction for tourists from within the country and abroad. Kerala’s investment scenario is on the cusp of history. We are witnessing progress and change for the better in our investment arena.”

He added, “It is at this juncture that this Summit is taking place, bringing together global investors, visionaries in the field, experts and policymakers aiming to explore the investment potential of Kerala and witness our initiatives towards building an investor-friendly architecture in the state. The changes we have brought about now are not incremental but substantial.”

He emphasized the government’s role in creating a favourable investment climate, stating that Kerala’s policies are designed not just for short-term gains but for long-term economic transformation.
“Kerala has become a noteworthy example of achieving a high score in human development indicators, is now taking a leap towards achieving the status of an investment hub. The government here considers that it has a great role to play as a facilitator and a catalyst. We have taken a holistic view and are paying equal attention to all matters from policy formulation to the last mile implementation,” he added.

Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary, who also spoke at the event, stressed the importance of stability and long-term policy vision for investors.
He praised Kerala for its focus on education and skill development, which he described as critical factors in attracting global investments.

“People want the rule of law. People want rule-abiding citizenry, respect for the law, and respect for rules, and they want long-term visibility. Our Prime Minister is perhaps the best in goal setting. It is not just about the size and scale of announcements getting made,” Chaudhary said.

He urged investors to take note of Kerala’s commitment to nurturing a skilled workforce, which is crucial for industries such as technology, manufacturing, and services.
“No longer can India be considered a back office. India is where the heart of innovation is beating and thriving, and that’s where I invite you to pay attention to how Kerala has always been investing in educating and skilling its younger people. There’s a recent report that says that the highest spending on higher education is happening in Kerala across all the states,” Chaudhary said.

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Later, he told reporters that the Speaker’s action was unfair as there were innumerable precedents of the Assembly discussing issues that were in the courts. The ‘solar case’ is a telling example, Satheesan said.

Had the adjournment motion been tabled, the UDF’s crucial argument would have been that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Culture Minister Saji Cherian had lied about the contents of a letter written by Justice Hema to forever stall investigation into the grave sexual offences detailed in the Hema Committee report.
The government had said that Justice Hema, in a letter to the government, had sought an assurance that the contents of the report would not be made public under any circumstances.
“She has not said anything of that sort,” Satheesan said, and read out from the last line of Justice Hema’s letter to the government: “We have been following the principles laid down by the Supreme Court in various decisions in keeping the matter extra confidential. I would also take the liberty to alert you to follow these principles before parting with the report to anybody in a routine manner.”
Clearly, Satheesan said the Justice had only asked the government to keep in mind certain guidelines laid down by the SC before making the report public. “She did not tell the government not to publish. But the CM and the Culture Minister gave Justice Hema’s words an unintended spin,” Satheesan said.
Satheesan also argued that the government was bound to act – “register an FIR and begin an investigation” – when it had been informed of a series of sexual offences that had been committed. “Not to act on the information is a criminal offence,” Satheesan said.
If the victims were reluctant to appear before the Special Investigation Team, Satheesan said it was the consequence of the government’s pro-offender reputation. “We saw how the government protected the abusers in the Walayar case where school girls subjected to rape were found hanging,” Satheesan said. Even the courts had flagged the ” lethargy” of the LDF Government in these cases, Satheesan said. “They will go to any lengths to protect people close to them,” he said.
K K Rema said that if there was a name for the shameless eagerness to throw a protective shield around hunters, it has to be ‘LDF government’. She said that pages that even the High Court did not want concealed were not published by the government. “The government is trying to protect a mafia in the film industry that is scared not of the public ignominy if their names are revealed but of the inconvenience that could result from the legal process,” Rema said.
Satheesan said that the victims would have fearlessly come forward had the government given them confidence. “It should have told the victims that their names would be kept confidential and that it would stand by them to bring the rapists to book. But the government did no such thing,” Satheesan said.
Rema said the Hema Committee report was a big fraud played on the people of Kerala. “There is no legal standing for this report. It was not constituted under the Commission of Enquiries Act and so is nothing but a study report,” she said.

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Speculation is rife that T P Ramakrishnan could be a potential successor for the convenor position. CPM State Secretary M V Govindan is expected to address the media at 3:30 PM on Saturday to provide further details.

The move comes in the wake of controversy surrounding Jayarajan’s admission of a meeting with BJP leader Prakash Javadekar on the morning of the 18th Lok Sabha election. Jayarajan revealed that Javadekar had visited him at his son’s residence in Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram, but maintained that no political discussions took place during their meeting. He also alleged that a conspiracy against him was underway.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan responded sharply to Jayarajan’s revelation, criticizing him for his poor judgment regarding the company he keeps. Vijayan remarked after casting his vote, “Jayarajan is not careful with the company he keeps. We should be cautious about our associations and avoid relationships that could cross certain boundaries.” His comments were seen as a direct rebuke to Jayarajan, emphasizing past concerns over his prudence.

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The decision came after a heated online meeting of the executive committee, driven by allegations of sexual misconduct involving some office bearers. The existing committee will continue as an interim body while an Adhoc Committee is formed. A new governing body is expected to be elected within the next two months.

Mohanlal cited moral responsibility as the reason for his resignation, stressing the necessity for new leadership to renew and strengthen the organization. He expressed gratitude for the criticism and corrections, highlighting the commitment to providing uninterrupted support and maintaining office operations during the transition.

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Minu alleged that she experienced sexual harassment from Jayasurya while working on the film De Ingot Nokiye. She also accused Mukesh of using inappropriate language and pressuring her to comply. Additionally, she claimed that Maniyan Pillai Raju made inappropriate advances, including stating he would visit her hotel room during the shooting of Da Thadiya, and later became hostile at the location.

Minu stated that she was forced to leave the Malayalam film industry due to the persistent harassment and was compelled to move to Chennai to continue her career. She expressed her desire to remain in the industry but said that the abusive environment made it unbearable for her to continue in Malayalam cinema.

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According to Antony, after the incident was brought to his attention, the problematic actor was replaced with another performer to complete the film. Antony has called for the identities of those involved to be disclosed, stating that evidence should be made public and that the perpetrators must be held accountable.

Antony also voiced concerns about broader issues within the film industry, including drug use, and stressed the need for a comprehensive investigation rather than focusing solely on one issue. He recounted an experience where he had to wait for hours for a lead actor to arrive on set. Despite arriving late, the actor reportedly insisted on filming his scenes first, leading to further complaints from the producer about additional financial demands.

In response to the allegations, the government has announced the formation of a special investigation team. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed the appointment of the team following consultations with the Director General of Police (DGP). The seven-member team will be led by Crime Branch ADGP H. Venkatesh and includes S. Ajitha Begum, G. Poonkuzhali, Aishwarya Donkare, Merrin Joseph, V. Ajith, and S. Madhusudanan. The team will investigate the complaints, and a case will be filed if the accusations are substantiated.

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In their letter to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, the association argued that the committee’s report makes a clear distinction between crimes affecting girls and women, justifying the need for POCSO-related action. P.E. Usha, representing the association, highlighted that paragraph 82 of the report addresses the reluctance of victims to disclose their experiences of sexual violence due to fear of retaliation, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining confidentiality to protect these victims.

The complaint asserts that, per section 19 (1) of the POCSO Act, the police should be notified when such information is available. It urges the Home Department to review the report’s findings and take appropriate action while ensuring the privacy and safety of the victims.

The association stressed that implementing these measures is crucial for ensuring that young women in the arts can work and grow without fear. They called on the government to act swiftly in response to the report’s findings, which were based on direct testimonies gathered by a committee led by a former High Court judge.

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Indrans had to stop his education in the fourth grade due to financial difficulties in his family and later worked at a relative’s tailoring shop to make ends meet. It was from this background that he eventually entered the film industry. His current pursuit of education is a testament to his belief that age should not be a barrier to learning.

The exam is being held at the Government Higher Secondary School near Thiruvananthapuram Medical College. Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, the tests will start at 9:30 AM each day, covering six subjects over the two days. Those who pass will be eligible to join the 10th-grade equivalency course directly. A total of 151 individuals are participating in the exam.

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