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Add sparkle to your Vinayaka Chaturthi festivities this year with Zee Tamil & Zee Thirai
Vinayaka Chaturthi, one of the most cherished Indian festivals, is upon us. This year, owing to the pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, families will be finding creative and newer ways to celebrate on this beloved occasion. In light of this, Zee Tamil and Zee Thirai are proud to present its viewers with non-stop entertainment to be enjoyed with your families, within the safety of your homes.
Welcome the lord into your homes this Chaturthi and celebrate with some of your favourite stars and exciting shows and movies with your families. Remaining committed to entertain, on Saturday, August 22nd2020, Zee Tamil and Zee Thirai have an all exclusive line up of special shows and movies in store for its viewers.
Zee Tamil will be showcasing a mix of movies and special shows filled with fun and frolic on this occasion. Highlighting the unique food that marks this festival, Zee Tamil presents its viewers with a special show called ‘Ganapathy Mess’, at 10:00 am on 22nd August, wherein celebrity couples will come together to prepare a special Chaturthi spread from scratch! Hosted by RJ Vinayak and Kamal, the show will feature real-life celebrity couples such as Chandini & Nanda, Deepak & Sivaranjini, Singapore Deepan & Sukanya among others.
‘Music Masters’, airing at 2:00 pm on 22nd August, is a musical extravaganza wherein the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa talent will pair up with fiction artists and compete in various genres for the title of Music Masters. Judged by singers Srinivas & Sujatha and hosted by Archana & Deepak, this fun filled singing show will feature actors like Farina, Singapore Deepan, Nandha, Lakshmi, Krithika, Nakshatra, Alagappan and singers such as Ramaniammal, Srinidhi, Varsha, Kamalesh, Uday, among others.
On this special day, Zee Tamil will also be featuring blockbuster movies, adding to the day long celebrations. ‘Sethupathi’, the action-packed thriller, starring superstar Vijay Sethupathi and Remya Nambeesan in lead roles will be airing at 7:30 am. For the first time in Indian Television, Tamil movie buffs will have the opportunity to watch ‘Gypsy’, at 11:00 am only on Zee Tamil. Starring Jiva and Natasha Singh in lead roles, this movie is a romantic love story of a wandering musician and an orthodox Muslim girl, which displays a wide palette of emotions and situations through its exquisite music and socio-political overtones. ‘Mersal’, an action thriller film starring ‘Ilayathalapathy’ Vijay in three roles with Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Nithya Menen and Kajal Aggarwal in lead roles will air at 4:00 pm.
In the beginning of 2020, the Zee South Cluster family added a new member – the 24×7 movie channel Zee Thirai. The Tamil audiences’ love for the movies is well known and Zee Thirai was launched with the vision to cater to this audience by providing a stellar selection of Tamil cinema’s finest.
This Chaturthi Zee Thirai will be showcasing a movie marathon of some of Tamil cinema’s greatest hits to mark this auspicious day. ‘Vikram Vedha’, a neo-noir action thriller starring Vijay Sethupathi and Madhavan in leading roles will be airing from 7:00 am – 10:00 am. Ajith starrer ‘Nerkonda Paarvai’, a legal drama shedding light on deep social issues, will air from 10:00 am – 1:30 pm. ‘Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven’, an action-comedy starring superstar Silambarasan and Megha Akash in lead roles will air from 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm. From 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, the viewers can catch the Superstar Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar starrer ‘2.0’, a thrilling science-fiction action movie with a strong social message. The day will be rounded off with a showing of the Sivakarthikeyan starrer end-to-end masala film ‘Rajini Murugan’ from 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm.
“We, at the Zee South Cluster family pride ourselves in being able to provide the best in-class entertainment for our viewers. On the occasion of Vinayaka Chaturthi, we feel honoured to partake in our viewers’ celebrations with a line-up of fun filled non-fiction shows and exciting movies on Zee Tamil & Zee Thirai.” said Siju Prabhakaran, South Cluster Head, Zee Entertainment Enterprises, Pvt. Ltd.
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Bali is full of memorable moments, and some of them involve animals. Temple monkeys tug at bags, beach dogs nap near sunbeds, and cats wander into cafés like they own the place. Most interactions are harmless, but a bite or scratch can change the day quickly, because you may need immediate medical care and follow-up treatment. This is where Bali travel insurance becomes more than a box to tick.
In this article, you will explore whether animal bite treatment is insured, the exclusions, and the steps to claim easily in Bali.
Why Animal Bites in Bali Need Special Attention
Bites are not only about the visible wound. Insurers and doctors both treat them as medical events that can pose an infection risk, especially when the bite breaks the skin.
A scratch that looks small in the moment can still lead to:
● A doctor’s examination and wound cleaning
● Medicines and dressings
● Follow-up consultations if the doctor advises observation or further care
From an insurance perspective, this matters because claims are usually assessed on medical necessity and documentation, not on how dramatic the injury appears in a photo.
How International Travel Insurance Looks at an Animal Bite
Most travel policies are built around emergency medical expenses for unexpected illness or accidental injury abroad. A bite or scratch usually fits the accidental injury bucket, but coverage is rarely blanket.
In many plans, the following may be considered if a doctor prescribes them and bills and medical notes support them:
● Consultation and outpatient treatment
● Emergency care and procedures, such as wound dressing or stitches, if clinically required
● Prescribed medicines and investigations
● Hospitalisation if the treating doctor confirms it is needed
Common Reasons Claims Get Reduced or Rejected
This is the part travellers often miss. Insurers usually do not deny claims because an animal was involved. Claims become difficult when the event looks avoidable, the reporting is delayed, or the paperwork is weak.
Avoidable-Risk Situations Insurers Scrutinise
Policies commonly exclude or limit claims linked to unsafe conduct or preventable exposure. For animal bites, scrutiny may increase if the incident appears connected to:
● Provoking, feeding, or trying to handle wild animals
● Ignoring warning signs at tourist spots
● Being intoxicated at the time of the incident
● Activities that a policy lists as excluded or restricted
The takeaway is simple: if your own description sounds like a risky choice rather than a sudden accident, the insurer may challenge it.
Delays, Missing Papers, and Policy Conditions
Even when your incident is genuinely accidental, claims can still stall due to basics such as:
● Not informing the insurer or assistance partner within the required time
● Missing itemised bills, prescriptions, or clinical notes
● No proof of travel dates or passport entry details when requested
● Submitting only pharmacy slips without a doctor’s consultation record
International travel insurance is paperwork-driven. If you document it well, you reduce the chance of avoidable back-and-forth.
What to Do If You Are Bitten or Scratched in Bali
Your health comes first, always. But a few sensible steps can protect your recovery and keep your insurance file clean.
Medical Steps That Help You and Your Claim
Act fast, stay calm, and get proper care before worrying about bills.
● Clean the wound promptly and seek medical care, even if it seems minor
● Follow the doctor’s advice, including follow-ups if recommended
● Avoid self-medicating in place of a clinical assessment, because insurers often ask for a doctor’s report
Claim Notes and Documents to Collect
Keep these handy; they’ll save time and avoid follow-up questions later.
● Doctor’s notes that mention the nature of injury, treatment given, and advised next steps
● Prescriptions and pharmacy invoices
● Itemised hospital or clinic bills
● A brief written note of where and when it happened, while it is still fresh in your mind
Final Word
Animal bites in Bali are not rare, and they are not always dramatic, which is exactly why travellers underestimate them. Many travel policies can cover bite-related medical treatment when it is accidental and medically necessary, but the outcome depends on your policy terms and the quality of your documentation. If you buy cover thoughtfully, keep the assistance number handy, and respond sensibly if an incident happens, you give yourself the best chance of both good medical care and a smoother claim experience.
