Compiled by FAZLEENA AZIZ, C.ARUNO and R. ARAVINTHANA FAKE holy man in India was beaten up by pilgrims after he was heard talking badly about women and threatening children, Makkal Osai reported. But devotees and visitors have complained that the 14km route, which houses eight important Sivalingams, is seeing more fake holy men causing disturbances. One such holy man apparently spoke disparagingly of female devotees passing by, and even threatened some children. > The 8th Annual Tamil Writers and Readers Conference was held at the National Library hall on Sunday, Makkal Osai reported. The event was hosted by the Selangor-KL Tamil Readers & Writers Association led by president N. Mathialagan.

Source: The Star December 25, 2025 01:46 UTC