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Adwise 2001 : Namrata Gulani
A wealthy urbane sophisticated woman inherits a farm in a village far away from the city where she lives . On going to the place ,visiting the rustic surrounding she falls in love with it and decides to stay on .The scenic beauty seems to embrace her .
The only neighbour she has for miles is a male …..this does’nt change her decision to stay . The charm has worked on her .On moving about, she discovers an old bridge by a lake side .On standing there , breathing air like no one has .Her vision of perfect life comes true only later so have realize that perfection implies existence.
There is a thought at the back of her mind, its about her only ‘MALE’ neighbour .she goes to visit him, only to find out that he is young in his early 20’s , chiseled face ,well-built in teen language called a ‘ hot & sexy ‘ guy after been invited inside , she finds out that he lives all alone
Sam: (male) – How were you wandering in a no man’s land .
Cindy:- My uncle gift me with all his property including the farm nearby the lake . I was the only family he had.
Sam:- (smiles) you must be rich now. In reply she only giggles. She invites him for dinner at the farm .
At the dinner they have vegetable stew boiled chicken &mushy mouse .Over dinner he tells her all about achy he lived alone here ,his experience .she finds out that he says something so small that fits right into the empty space of her heart .And then they live happily ever after ,fall in love ,get married & then it goes on and on and on and finally off.
That small thing he said that he was not from this world, he belonged to her race .
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News18 hosts Tamil Nadu town hall ahead of 2026 polls
MK Stalin headlines ‘Next Big Leap’ event from 10am on 23 February in Chennai with leaders and icons.
MUMBAI: Tamil Nadu’s political pot is simmering and News18’s town hall is stirring it up just in time for the 2026 assembly elections boilover. Set for 23 February from 10am onwards in Chennai, the News18 Network Town Hall gathers heavyweights under the banner ‘The Next Big Leap for Tamil Nadu’ to dissect the state’s political pulse, economic edge, and cultural clout. With the 234-seat assembly contest looming as a fiercely competitive showdown, the event spotlights how Tamil Nadu’s identity-driven politics and engaged voters continue to ripple across national debates.
Chief minister MK Stalin leads the charge with a keynote on the theme, sketching his government’s blueprint for governance, development, and staying power pre-polls. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin chimes in on ‘Voices, Vision & Way Forward’, unpacking generational shifts and fresh narratives. From the opposition corner, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami tackles ‘Baton Change at the Ballot?’, floating alternatives to the status quo.
Economic vibes get a nudge from industries minister TRB Rajaa on ‘Investment Story Intact?’, probing the state’s draw for big bucks. BJP’s K Annamalai dives into ‘People, Trust & Political Ideology’, positioning his party in the Dravidian-dominated turf. IT Minister Palanivel ThiagaRajan explores ‘Code, Capacity & Citizenship’, on tech’s role in citizen-focused services. TVK’s KG Arunraj questions if ‘Winds of Change are Possible’ in this pattern-prone state.
A panel on innovation features IIT Madras director Prof V Kamakoti, M&M’s Velusamy R, and Electronic Industries Association’s Dr Sasikumar Gendham, musing how AI and knowledge hubs are remaking opportunities. AICC’s Praveen Chakravarty weighs ‘Power Sharing vs Principles’, while former Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan joins the fray. Culture gets its due with composer Anirudh Ravichander on ‘Tamil Music for the World’.
CNN-News18, editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar noted, “The News18 Network Tamil Nadu Town Hall… reflects our core editorial focus, to capture the political mood of the state and spotlight the ideas that will shape the next phase of governance and growth.”
Network18, CEO of English & business news Smriti Mehra added, “As Tamil Nadu moves closer to a defining electoral moment… we see it as our responsibility to drive informed and meaningful conversations.”
Network18 managing editor for South, Vivek Narayan said, “The News18 Network Townhall in Tamil Nadu is designed as a platform where policy, politics and public interest intersect.”
Backed by associate partners Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles and Reliance Industries, the live event streams on CNN-News18, News18 Tamil, CTV, and Youtube from 10am on 23 February perfect for catching the sparks, even if you’re not knee-deep in Dravidian drama.
