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Oru Katha Oru Nunakkatha


Oru Katha Oru Nunakkatha is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan, starring Mammootty, Nedumudi Venu, Madhavi and Pavithra. The film has a musical score by Johnson. Appu is a slick fellow without any solid jobs in the city. He tries to make Amminikutty fall in love with him by tricks. He meets Mohandas and sees him as his threat and fears he might go after Amminikutty. Appu succeeds in making Mohandas fall in love with Malathi. Appu finally approaches Amminikutty with his end goal but she casts him
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Johnson (composer)


Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam, Ozhivukalam, Malootty, Chamayam" and "Churam". His major other collaborations with directors include Mohan ("Oru Katha Oru Nunakkatha, Sakshyam, Pakshe" and "Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu"), Sibi Malayil ("Kireedam, Chenkol, Dasaratham" and "Nee Varuvolam"), Sreenivasan ("Vadakkunokkiyantram" and "Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala"), Lohithadas ("Bhoothakkannadi", Kamal ("Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal, Shubhayathra, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu" and "Paavam Paavam Rajakumaran"), and Balachandra Menon (
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Malayalam novel


the novel in Malayalam. Pottekkatt's "Oru Theruvinte Katha" (The Tale of a Street) and "Oru Desathinte Katha" (The Tale of a Locale) gave the author ample canvas to narrate the stories of a number of individuals and groups. The day-to-day lives of this common humanity is the stuff of great fiction and Pottekkatt got the Jnanpith Award for his magnum opus "Oru Desathinte Katha". Thakazhi took up the portrayal of generations of families in "Ouseppinte Makkal" (Children of Ouseph
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S. K. Pottekkatt


. This was followed by "Yavanikakku Pinnil", a short story anthology, and the second novel "Vishakanyaka"; the latter would receive a prize from the Madras government in 1949. Two travelogues were the next two publications, "Kappirikalude Naattil" ("In the Land of the Negroes") and "Innathe Europe" ("The Europe Today"), both based on his first overseas tour. He published Oru Theruvinte Katha in 1960 and his magnum opus, Oru Desathinte Katha, in 1971. Pottekkatt was
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (novel)


Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha is a best-selling Malayalam-language mystery novel by T. P. Rajeevan (Thachom Poyil Rajeevan). It was originally serialised in "Mathrubhumi Weekly" and was published as a book by Current Books. "Paleri Manikyam" was first written in English when the author was residing in Iowa, United States. He wrote it in Malayalam after coming back to Kerala. However, the English version, titled Undying Echoes of Silence, was released in August 2013 only. "Paleri Manikyam: Oru
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Mohan (director)


M Mohan is an Indian director of Malayalam films. Mohan has done several critically acclaimed films including "Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu", "Pakshe", "Isabella", "Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha", "Idavela", "Vida Parayum Munpe", "Randu Penkuttikal" and "Shalini Ente Koottukari". He has scripted five films, "Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu", "Mukham", "Sruthi", "Alolam" and "Vida Parayum Munpe", and wrote the story of two films, "Ithile
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Nedumudi Venu


acting skills were showcased in the Bharathan film "Aaravam". Padmarajan's "Oridathoru Phayalwan" and "Kallan Pavithran" set a milestone for him. It marked his start in "Karanavar" (head of the family) roles, which included most of his memorable performances. Venu also wrote scripts for movies. He wrote the stories for the films "Kattathe Kilikkoodu", "Theertham", "Sruthi", "Ambada Njaane!", "Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha", "Savidham" and "Angane Oru
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)


Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha does. The film is near perfect with minor ignorable blemishes." "Sify" called the movie "one of the finest films in Malayalam history" and commented that "Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Kadha is one film that will haunt you days after you've left the theatres. It's a gem that comes not too often and the least you can do to appreciate it is to watch it at the cinemas, at the earliest!" It was also one of the five Malayalam films to be
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S. K. Pottekkatt


"Oru Theruvinte Katha" (The Story of a Street), a novel based on Mittai Theruvu, a popular street in Kozhikode nown for sweetmeat and halvah stalls, received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for Novel in 1961. His biographical novel, Oru Desathinte Katha was selcted for the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1972. Eight years later, in 1980, the novel earned Pottekkatt the Jnanpith Award, the highest literary jonour in India. In 1982, the University of Calicut honured him with the honoris causa degree of the Doctor of
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Oru Theruvinte Katha


Oru Theruvinte Katha () is a Malayalam novel written by S. K. Pottekkatt and published in 1960. It sketches a host of characters who spend their lives making a living in ‘The Street’. However the central character can be discerned as Krishnakuruppu, who is mostly addressed as 'Kuruppu', 'Paper Kuruppu' and even 'Vishamasthithi' due to his usage of the phrase 'Kaaryam Vishamasthithi' (Malayalam: കാര്യം വിഷമസ്ഥിതി) or 'situation is difficult' in English when calling out headlines while selling news papers.
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Oru Penninte Katha


Oru Penninte Katha is a Malayalam language film, released in 1971. It was written by E. Moses and directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film takes some plot elements from the Hollywood film "The Visit" (1964). Savithri (Sheela) is the only daughter of Govindan (T. S. Muthiah), who is employed in the tea estates owned by Madhavan Thampi (Satyan). One day Madhavan Thampi spots Savithri singing near the stream and is attracted towards her. Raghavan (Govindankutty) is the local leader of
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Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha


Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by Jessy Prakash. The film stars Mammootty, Thilakan, Nedumudi Venu and Saritha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. It is the remake of the 1978 Hindi film "Saajan Bina Suhagan", also remade into Tamil as "Mangala Nayaki" in 1980. Aravindan (Nedumudi Venu) is an assistant manager in a tea plantation in Munnar. He lives with his wife Janu
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Oru Muthassi Katha


Oru Muthassi Katha is a 1991 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Priyadarshan for Super Film International starring Vineeth and Nirosha in lead roles, supported by Tamil actor Thiagarajan with M. G. Soman, Innocent, Lizy and Sreenivasan playing other important roles. The story is set in a fisherman village in the western coast of Kerala. The story revolves around the antagonist Chemparundu (Thiagarajan) who is responsible for many murders in the village. Karthu, the daughter of Chemparundu falls for Chanthu (Vineeth), an orphan. As the
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P. Kesavadev


rise of the new era. The novel won the Sahitya Akademi Award. The other works of Dev adapted as movies are Aadhyathe Katha (1972) directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan, "Oru Sundariyude Athmakatha", renamed as Oru Sundariyude Katha and directed Thoppil Bhasi (1972) and Swapnam (1973), the directorial debut of Babu Nanthankode. His unfinished novel "Padicha Kallanmar" was later rewritten and published by his wife Seethalekshmi Dev. Kesava Dev was a prolific writer. He has written about 300 short stories. His stories
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1000 – Oru Note Paranja Katha


1000 : Oru Note Paranja Katha (English: 1000 - Story narrated by rupee note) is a 2015 Indian Malayalam thriller film directed by A. R. C. Nair. The film features Bharath, Mukesh and Maqbool Salmaan in the lead roles along with Leema Babu and Kalaranjini in key supporting roles. The film was released worldwide on 13 February 2015. The Times of India gave the film a negative review stating "one joke after another falls flat and the movie becomes far from enjoyable and is at best a timid effort to entertain the
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)


Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (, English: Manikyam of Paleri: A Midnight Murder Story) is a 2009 Malayalam language Indian mystery film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Mammootty, Shwetha Menon and Mythili. It is based on a best selling Malayalam by T. P. Rajeevan, which said the true story of the first recorded murder case in Kerala. Mammooty plays three characters in the film. The film introduced Mythili to the Malayalam film industry. Ranjith also introduced about thirty Malayalam stage artists through this film. The film
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)


for the film and comments that "Ranjith's Manickyam is a rarity of a film that exceeds expectations and offers a psychedelic high for the viewer. There would be no surprise if it ignites some sort of a controversy for the boldness that it displays. For the discerning viewer though, this might perhaps be one of the best films to have come out this year." A review on "Rediff.com" commented that "Very rarely does a film satisfy our expectations. But director Ranjith's latest Malayalam film Paleri Manikyam: Oru
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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai


's iconic cigarette-flicking mannerism during his parody. Clips from "Aval Oru Thodarkathai" were screened along with clips from other films such as "Server Sundaram" (1964), "Iru Kodugal" (1969), "Arangetram" (1973), "Avargal" (1977) and "Azhagan" (1991) at a function held in Balachander's honour at Tiruchirappalli in January 2015, a month after his death. "Aval Oruuu Thodhar Kathai" was remade in Telugu as "Anthuleni Katha", also
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Anuradha Ramanan


Malarin Payanam" and "Oru Veedu Iruvasal" were adapted into films in various languages such as Tamil, Telugu and Kannada. "Oru Veedu Iru Vasal", directed by Balachander won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues in 1991. The 1988 Telugu film "Oka Baarya Katha" based on her work won five Nandi Awards. In addition to films, many of her stories such as "Archanai Pookal", "Paasam" and "Kanakanden Thozhi" have been adapted into television serials. She was
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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai


directed by K. Balachander. It was also shot in black and white. Jayaprada played the role of Sujatha, Rajnikanth did the role of Jaiganesh, making his debut in Telugu cinema, and Kamal Haasan did the role of Jayaprada's boss. Same tunes were used in both the languages. Sripriya, Phataphat Jayalaxmi and rest of the cast are same in both the versions. The Tamil film was later dubbed into Malayalam as "Aval Oru Thudar Katha", released on 14 February 1975. In 1977, Mala Sinha starred in
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Fatafat Jayalaxmi


?" in 1973. In 1974 she made her Tamil debut in K Balachander’s film "Aval Oru Thodar Kathai" credited as Jayalakshmi and followed by her Kannada debut in Devara Kannu released in 1975. She became a household name with her popular dialogue ‘Fatafat’ (meaning quickly) which became her prefix. Her notable films include "Aval Oru Thodar Kathai", "Anthuleni Katha", "Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai" and "Mullum Malarum". She had co-starred with top actors like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan
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Anthuleni Katha


Anthuleni Katha also spelled as Antuleni Katha (English:"Never Ending Story") is a 1976 Telugu film directed by K. Balachander, starring Jaya Prada in the lead role, with Rajinikanth, Sripriya and Phataphat Jayalaxmi in supporting roles. Kamal Haasan played an extended cameo. The film is a remake of the 1974 Tamil film "Aval Oru Thodar Kathai", which was also directed by Balachander. This is Jaya Prada's first starring role, reprising the role played by Sujatha in the original and is considered to be one of her best
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K. Balachander


the lead actor. In 1976, he made three films: "Manmadha Leelai", "Anthuleni Katha" and "Moondru Mudichu". "Manmadha Leelai" explores the life of a womaniser, played by Kamal Haasan, who gets himself involved in affairs with women. Often considered ahead of its time, it achieved cult status and is considered a "trendsetter" in Tamil cinema. "Anthuleni Katha", a Telugu remake of "Aval Oru Thodar Kathai" had Jayaprada in her first starring role. received equal acclaim
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Culture of Kozhikode district


winning work "Oru Theruvinte Katha" is set in S. M. Street. Several leading Malayalam publishing houses are based in the city, including Poorna, Mathrubhumi, Mulberry, Lipi and Olive. Several libraries are located in and around the city. The Kozhikode Public Library and Research Centre at Mananchira was constructed in 1996. In addition to the Malabar Mahotsavam, the annual cultural fest of Kozhikode, every year since 1981 the Tyagaraja Aradhana Trust has been conducting a five-day music festival in honour of Tyagaraja. The festival is complete
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21900 Orus


's targets with their flyby dates are: "Orus" is characterized as a D-type and C-type asteroid by the "Lucy" mission team and by PanSTARRS photometric survey, respectively. It has a V–I color index of 0.95, seem among most larger D-type Jupiter trojans. The first photometric observations of "Orus" have been made in October 2009, by astronomer Stefano Mottola in a photometric lightcurve survey of 80 Jupiter trojans, using the 1.2-meter telescope at Calar Alto Observatory. The obtained rotational
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Victoria Police Public Order Response Team


. In 2004, the secondary role of the FRU took more prominence with the formation of the Critical Incident Response Team concept. This secondary role eventually became the primary role of the FRU (some referred to as the Critical Incident Response Unit and not FRU). The ORU was created to replace the previous role of the FRU. The ORU is split into five teams - four ORU teams and one PORT. PORT members are highly trained to deal with public order related situations across the state. Members undergo an intensive training program
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (novel)


Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha" literally translates to "Manikyam of Paleri: A Midnight Murder Story" and is based on the true story of the first recorded murder case that was registered after the formation of the first democratically elected communist government in Kerala. The novel is set in Kerala in 1950s-an era of transition from feudal system to modern democracy. Manikyam, a young Thiyya girl, comes from the neighbouring village to Paleri as the wife of Pokkan, the assistant sorcerer of the village. She was found dead a few days after
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Sreenath


Sreenath (; 26 August 1956 – 23 April 2010) was a popular Malayalam film and television actor. He acted in many hit films, including "Shalini Ente Koottukari", "Ithu Njangalude Katha", "Oru CBI Diary Kurippu", and "Kireedam". Sreenath was a Shiv Sena candidate from the Attingal Lok Sabha constituency in 2009 Lok Sabha elections. At the start of his film career, he worked with actress Shanthi Krishna in a few hit movies and fell in love during the shoot of "Ithu Njangalude Katha
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Oru, Kohtla-Järve


Oru is a settlement in Ida-Viru county, Estonia, surrounded by the Toila Parish but administered as an exclave district of the town of Kohtla-Järve which is located about to the west of Oru. The settlement was founded in connection with the construction of a plant producing peat bricks in 1958. The population was 1266 according to the 2011 census. Oru has a station on Edelaraudtee's eastern route. Oru should not be confused with the Toila-Oru park located in nearby Toila, which was also the location of
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Oru na Nneude


Oru na Nneude (alternately Oru na Lude) is a village in Ahiara, Imo State, Nigeria. It is divided into two sections, Oru and Nneude, the division between which was apparent as early as the late 1950s. The population of Oru is over 5,200, and Lude over 4,700. The Oru section has the hamlets of Amaawa, Ebo na Ikuku, Owasi Njoku, Umudim Igwe, Umuidi, Umuiroaku, Umuiwe, Umumkpade, Umuogologo, Umuokorocha, Ogbor, Umuibeleche and Umuosi. Six of these hamlets - Owasi
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Krishnopokkho (film)


sister, being shocked, for the first time, raised voice against her husband and insulted him about his non-human behaviour all through the life. On the other hand, Oru's family already fixed a groom for Oru and they were unknown of Oru's marriage with Muhib. However, in the end, when Oru was informed about the accident, she couldn't help but reveal their secret marriage. At first it was thought that Oru's marriage with Muhib should never be revealed as Oru must start a new life
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Oru Modhal Oru Kadhal


Oru Modhal Oru Kadhal is a 2014 Tamil language romantic comedy film written and directed by TG Keerthi Kumar and produced by RR under the banner of Kandan Gearup Entertainment.This complete family entertainer film has Vivek Rajgopal who played the role of Karthik and Megha Burman, the lead heroine is a Mumbai based model who has already done ad films for many leading brands. It is loosely based on the love story of director and his wife. "Oru modhal oru kadhal" is a story of Karthik (Vivek Rajagopal), who falls
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Oru Naal Oru Kanavu


Oru Naal Oru Kanavu (Tamil: ஒரு நாள் ஒரு கனவு, English: "One day, one dream") is a 2005 Indian Tamil romance film directed by Fazil. Srikanth, Sonia Agarwal and Nizhalgal Ravi play the lead roles and it has music by Ilaiyaraaja and camera by Anandakuttan. "Oru Naal Oru Kanavu" his 27th film, released on 26 August 2005. The story revolves around Maya (Sonia Agarwal), a college student, who always wants to triumphs in all her endeavors. She comes across a middle
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Mart Green


agreement with the University, Green became the new Chairman of the Board at ORU, and a majority of the Board of Trustees was replaced. In January 2009, Green and his family gave an additional gift of $10 million to ORU for campus renovations. In January 2009, Green also announced the ORU Board of Trustees selection of Mark Rutland as ORU President. In December 2010, ORU announced that the Green family would make another $10 million gift in 2011, to be used for renovations and technology improvements. The gift
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Oru Parish


Oru Parish () was a rural municipality in Lääne County, Estonia, that existed from 1992 to 2013. After the municipal elections held on 20 October 2013, Oru Parish was merged with neighbouring Risti and Taebla parishes and a new Lääne-Nigula Parish was established. In 2008 it had a population of 932 and an area of 197.7 km². Oru Parish had 15 villages:Auaste, Ingküla, Jalukse, Keedika, Kärbla, Linnamäe, Niibi, Oru, Mõisaküla, Salajõe, Saunja, Seljaküla, Soolu, Uugla and
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S. V. Ranga Rao


(1953), "Bangaru Papa" (1954), "Raju Peda" (1954), "Thodi Kodallu" (1957), "Chenchu Lakshmi" (1958), "Pelli Naati Pramanalu" (1958), "Nammina Bantu" (1959), "Gundamma Katha" (1962), "Karpagam" (1963), "Naanum Oru Penn" (1963), "Bobbili Yudham" (1964), "Bandhavyalu" (1968), "Lakshmi Nivasam" (1968),
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Oru East


. Oru East is bounded by Njaba LGA, Mbaitoli, Orlu, Oguta, Orsu and Oru West Local Government Areas. Orlu shares border with Oru East at Obor Town. On the west of Awo-omamma, it shares borders Oguta LGA on the northern part of Abiaziem, Mgbele, Awa and Akabor communities. The LGA also shares a border with Mbaitoli LGA via Eziama-Obiato on the south of Awo-omamma. Oru-East has an area of 136 km² and estimated population of 111,743 (2006 census).
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Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai


Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai is a Tamil film directed by M.A. Kaja released in 1979. The film was remade in Malayalam as "Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira". Thyagarajan(Vijayan) and Kamala(Shoba) are in love and are separated due to unforeseen events in their lives. Kamala has moved to New Delhi and is married off to a philandering husband who has no affection for her. Years later, Thyagarajan joins an office in a managing role and to his surprise finds Kamala works under him. As time rolls Kamala comes to know that Thyagarajan
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Ayyavu Swamikal


Oru Jathy, Ore Oru Kadavul Than'. (One caste, one religion and one god in this world). This teaching influenced Chattampi Swami and Narayana Guru. Guru translated this doctrine into Malayalam- 'Oru jathy, oru matham, oru daivam manushyanu' which got a magical charm and helped to remove caste difference from the mind of the people of Kerala. The movements initiated by Ayyavu Swami and his disciples are more based on Humanism, Rationalism and Democracy based on universal love rather than the European model of Renaissance or Reformation
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Oral Roberts–Tulsa basketball rivalry


hiring of Bill Self away from Oral Roberts prior to the 1997–98 season. The ORU and TU Women's basketball teams have faced off in the series since 1976. The ORU Women's team has dominated, 30–7, including a 20-game streak from 1976 through 1999. The cross-town basketball series has been called the "PSO Mayor’s Cup" since 2012, with Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) serving as the title sponsor. The 2014 PSO Mayor's Cup Men's game, held on November 15 at ORU
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Oral Roberts University


2008, during Scott Sutton's tenure as team coach. The women's basketball team has appeared in four NCAA tournaments in the past eight seasons. Sutton left his role after eightteen years in 2017. The ORU baseball team has played in 21 NCAA regional tournaments. ORU advanced to the College World Series in 1978. In 2006, ORU advanced to the NCAA Super Regional against Clemson. ORU baseball once won 12 consecutive conference championships and played in 12 consecutive NCAA regional tournaments (1998 to 2009). From its founding, ORU
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Sreenivasan


1990), "Sandesam" (1991), "Mazhayethum Munpe" (1995), "Azhakiya Ravanan" (1996), Oru Maravathoor Kanavu(1998), "Udayananu Tharam" (2005), "Katha Parayumpol" (2007), and "Njan Prakashan" (2018) among which the latter is one of the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. He has won two Kerala State Film Awards for Best Screenplay, for "Sandesam" and "Mazhayethum Munpe". As a writer and actor he
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Victoria Police Public Order Response Team


The Public Order Response Team (PORT) is the full-time public order and riot response for Victoria Police. PORT was formed in June 2011 and is part of the Operations Response Unit (ORU). The Operations Response Unit (ORU) is the successor to the Force Response Unit (FRU), its reported strength is 289 and was formed in 2010. The primary role of the FRU was to provide public order and riot response, in reality it was used mainly in its secondary role to provide assistance to general
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Organization for Revolutionary Unity


The Organization for Revolutionary Unity (ORU) was an anti-revisionist Marxist-Leninist organization in the United States. ORU was formed in 1983 from a merger of the Committee for a Proletarian Party (CPP) and the Communist Organization, Bay Area (COBA). These groups, and the ORU itself, were part of the U.S. New Communist Movement that emerged and developed in the late 1960s and 1970s. The ORU merged into Freedom Road Socialist Organization in 1986. The merger statement of the Committee for a Proletarian Party (
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Oru Kal Oru Kannadi


movie without realising the passage of time?" "IndiaGlitz" said "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi – Humour At Its Best!" and wrote that it was a "clean and convincing film that makes you laugh every minute". "Behindwoods.com" rated the film 3 out of 5, stating: "OKOK double OK". Oneindia stated that the film "may not have a great storyline, but watching the film is worth every penny". Rohit Ramachandran of Nowrunning.com stated that it was "by no means a meaningful
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Ibele


names of their traditional homes. When the Oru people disvirgined the forests, they pin their huts at the present land known as Oru in Ibele community. They identified there by the traditional name of their community (Oru). The legend had it that they settled at that spot because of the presence of a natural pond that stretched forth the land that is occupied by the people of Umuezala Ugbele that run down along the present boundary areas between settlement of Ibele and Amiyi towards Afara community in Mbaitoli local government area. The Orus
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Ibele


many things happened in the recent period to confirm such. The story held that as the real settlers of that constituted Ibele community emerged, they were frequently encountering hunters from Oru as they usually do their business there. The early settlers of Ibele were not comfortable with the attitude of Orus and for sake of permanent control and integrity; they confronted the Oru people who they saw as a threat to the new settlement. The confrontation boiled down to dialogue in which the Orus swore that they were not interested to invade the community or
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Mgbidi


Mgbidi is the headquarters of Oru West, a local government area of Imo State in southeastern Nigeria. It is located at latitude 5.37° N and longitude 6.57° E. It was the headquarters of the Oru Local Government Area before its division into two local government areas, Oru West and Oru East, in 1996 under the presidency of Sani Abacha. Mgbidi is one of the oldest towns in Imo State. It is bounded in the north by Ibi-Asoegbe and Aji, on the east by Amiri and Otulu, on the
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T. Padmanabhan


1955), "Oru Kathakrithu Kurishil" (A Story Writer being Crucified, 1956), "Makhan Singhinte Maranam" (The Death of Makhan Singh, 1958), "Kala Bhairavan", "Gouri" (1993) and "Maraya" (2017) are some of his major works. He has also written a book, "Ente Katha, Ente Jeevitha" (My Story, My Life) which is a compilation of some of his essays and articles, an interview and an afterword by Pinarayi Vijayan.
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Asarama


\"Indo Oru\" which they remembered and gave to their priest rulers. The title \"Indo Oru\" was later corrupted to \"Ando Oru\", while during their sojourn NI was added to give the term \"Andoni Oru\". Leaving the central delta the early ancestors made their way through creeks and swamps felling trees to cross the waterways. They first encamped for sometime in the southeastern region before moving into the delta. Their first settlement was called Ayama after their ancestor. The site of Ayama was the site of Peterside in Ibani or Bonny
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Oru na Nneude


Njoku, Umudim Igwe, Umumkpade, Ogbor, Umuibeleche and Umuogologo - are collectively called Oru Ama. The village market, Afo Oru, is one of the largest in Igboland, occurring on the Afo day of the eight-day Igbo calendar. The Eze of Oru is "Eze" Joe Oleka. The Nneude section has seven hamlets, namely: Nneude Ama, Umuezeala, Umuloghocha, Umunwaaja, Umuokoro, Umuoriaku, and Umuukpo. The market is called Nkwo Lude. The Eze of Nneude is "Igwe" J. S.
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Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu


Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Devaraj–Mohan. The film stars Sivakumar and Saritha. "Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu" was directed by the duo Devaraj–Mohan and produced by V. Senthamarai under Sathya Movies. The screenplay was written by R. M. Veerappan and the art direction was handled by Angamuthu. The soundtrack of the film was composed by M. S. Viswanathan, while the lyrics were written by Vaali, Pulamaipithan, Na Kamarasan and Muthulingam. "Oru Velladu Vengaiyagiradhu" was released on
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Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan


Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan (lit. A boy and a girl) is a 2007 Tamil romance film directed by Naren Deivanayagam. It dwells on the untold love of a pair due to family circumstances. The film stars Sandeep, Roopasree and Shubha Poonja. Sakthi (Sandeep) is the only son of Sharath Babu and Bhanupriya. Having tired of urban living, the elderly couple takes up residence in a village along with their son. Viswanathan (Madhu) is the head of the village. He is highly respected for his fairness
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Seevolli Narayanan Nambudiri


work on the model of "Bhoothibhoosha Charitham" by Venmani, "Saaropadesa Dasakam", a work written when he was only 28, "Oru Katha", "Dathyooha Sandesam", a sarcastic lampoon of Kerala Varma's "Mayoorasandesam", "Insparsa Naatakam", "Ghoshayaathra", a "Thullal" work. His devotional Slokams (verses) exhibit a high sense of humour and wit. They are the best examples of the rare phenomenon of humour, in devotional poetry. He has also written two poems in
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Kunguma Chimil


as to his poor father, again. Thus the preparations for the marriage are thrown ... Sekhar sends to Rukku the congratulations of circumstances, with a lot of bitterness. From his part, Ravi understands, almost too late, also, that the person that he conversed regularly with by telephone, was none other than Philomena, thanks to words which she, only, usually pronounced: "... Oru Bhagavad Gita-laiyo, oru Quran-laiyo, oru Bible-laiyo, ippadithan oru sambavam nadakanuna adhu maaththu yaaraalum mudiyathu!
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Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam


Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam () is a 1978 Tamil-language drama film directed and co-produced by Durai. The film stars Vijay Babu Sreekanth, Major Sundarrajan, Delhi Ganesh, Surulirajan, Shoba, Pandari Bai and Manorama. Gowri (Shoba) is the daughter of a piously Brahmin household. She has to overcome considerable parental resistance to be allowed access to higher education. She falls in love with A.R.K., a lecturer, then she marries the man’s son, Murali. When her husband is accidentally drowned, her
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Oru Kal Oru Kannadi


Oru Kal Oru Kannadi () abbreviated as OKOK is a 2012 Tamil romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh. It stars producer Udhayanidhi Stalin, in his acting debut, Hansika Motwani and Santhanam, whilst featuring Harris Jayaraj's music and Balasubramaniem's cinematography. The film was named after a song from the film "Siva Manasula Sakthi" (2009). Releasing on 13 April 2012, it opened to highly positive reviews and became a blockbuster. It was eventually released in Telugu as "OK OK" on 31 August
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film experience, but it is a portal for popcorn escapism". Pavithra Srinivasan from Rediff.com rated it 2 out of 5 and said: ""OKOK" is a slightly torturous friendship story of two guys and that's pretty much it". "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi" opened in more than 300 screens, with an average of 95 per cent theatre occupancy in urban regions. The film began to collect even larger sums of revenue in the next four continuous weeks, acquiring a total of 15.09 crore in a matter of
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Ibele


Oru communities equally. Even at this era, it is quite difficult to see an Oru daughter married at Ibele community. Few years ago, a man known as Mattias Iheme from Eloka village of Ibele community wanted to break that covenant by going to marry a lady from Oru community. The community is precisely Awo-Omamma. When he intimated the elders of his intention to marry from Oru community, they reminded him of the covenant and dire consequence of breaking the covenant laid by ancestors. The young man ignored all warnings and
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Bhaskar Oru Rascal


story and characters fall flat, reducing Bhaskar Oru Rascal to a very few enjoyable moments that come far in between." "The Hindu" wrote "It’s nice to see Arvind Swami loosen up on screen, but ‘Bhaskar Oru Rascal’ fails to create an emotional connect." "Hindustan Times" wrote "Barring moments where one can find relief in comedy, Siddique’s Bhaskar Oru Rascal falls flat on its face and emerges as one of the most boring films in recent times." "Sify" called it
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Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali


Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali is a bilingual drama film, written and directed by Selvendran and produced by Sai Rathnam in Tamil and Telugu. The film stars Sarath Chander, Rambha and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles. Music for the film was composed by Bharani and while the Telugu version, Neeku Naaku released in October 2006, the Tamil film opened to mixed reviews in September 2009. The director of the film, Selvendran, who had previously worked with director Shankar, made his directorial debut with the project. The film marked a
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Sillunu Oru Sandhippu


Sillunu Oru Sandhippu (English:A Very Cool Meeting) is a 2013 Tamil romance film written and directed by Ravi Lallin in his directorial debut venture. The film stars Vimal, Oviya and Dipa Shah in the lead roles. The film was earlier titled as Sillu Sillunu Oru Sandhippu, which was later changed to "Sillunu Oru Sandhippu". Ashok (Vimal) and Geetha (Oviya) fall in love when in school, but are separated by their families. Years later, Ashok returns to the country from the US and
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Oru Yathramozhi


Oru Yathramozhi () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Prathap Pothan, based on a story by Priyadarshan and a screenplay by John Paul. It stars Mohanlal and Sivaji Ganesan. It was produced by V. B. K. Menon and distributed by Anugraha Release. The film's initial release date was 15 August 1996, but the release was postponed and finally graced theatres only in 1997. The film was dubbed in Tamil as "Payanathin Mozhi". It is a story about a father and a son, which
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Vijay Babu (actor, born 1951)


Vijay Babu (or Vijaybabu), born in Kalahasthi, Andhra Pradesh is an Indian film actor and producer who works primarily in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He was most active in the early 80s and later switched to a successful career in Television serials. His son Ramana is also an actor working in Tamil cinema. His popular films include "Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam", "Oru Vidukadhai Oru Thodarkadhai" and "Padikkadavan" . In 1991, he produced a movie title "Eswari" under the banner of Sreesakthi Films Combines
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delaying the shoot. The satellite rights of the film were sold to Sun TV. Oru Kal Oru Kannadi was released on 13 April 2012 in Tamil as a Tamil New Year release and on 31 August 2012 in Telugu. The album features five songs, composed by Harris Jayaraj. The composing sessions took place in Singapore and Ooty. The audio launch was held at the Sathyam Cinemas on 4 March 2012. Actors Karthi, Surya, Jeeva and Arya were present at the event. A three-minute trailer and song sequences was
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Oru Kal Oru Kannadi


screened for the guests and media people as well. The soundtrack received generally positive reviews. Behindwoods.com claimed that it "definitely has a few like-able singalongs to keep the audio outlets happy", providing a rating of 3/5. The Song Venam Machan Venam became an Instant hit and topped the chart for several weeks. Indiaglitz.com mentioned that the composer had "fulfilled the director's expectations, as the songs strike a chord during the first-listen itself. 'Oru Kal Oru Kannadi' music album celebrates love and reflects youngsters
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Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari


Oru Oorla oru Rajakumari (Once upon a time there lived a princess) is a Tamil film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. The film, produced by C. H. Venu, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 15 January 1995. The movie was well received by audience and critics declared as "Hit" at Box-office. Venkata Subramaniam (K. Bhagyaraj) aka Venkat is an educated unemployed bachelor who is living with his brothers' family. Being jobless his brothers and their wives insult him often and make
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Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu


Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu (English: A scapegoat’s petition for mercy) is a 2017 Tamil drama film, written and directed by Suresh Sangaiah. The film features Vidharth and Raveena Ravi in the lead roles, with a goat playing a pivotal role. "Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu" is produced by Eros International.The film received positives reviews and critical acclaim. Music composed by R. Raghuram In July 2015, it was reported that director Manikandan' assistant Suresh Sangaiah had written a script titled "Oru Kidayin Karunai Manu" and
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Jangiri Madhumitha


Madhumitha is an Indian film actress who appears in Tamil language films. She often portrays comedy roles and made her film debut through Rajesh's "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi" (2012). Madhumitha started her career with Vijay TV's comedy show in "Lollu Sabha". Her first feature film was Rajesh's "Oru Kal Oru Kannadi" (2012) in which she was paired opposite to Santhanam. Her role as Jangiri in the film made her popular, and won her an ward from Vikatan for Best Female Comedian.
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Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary


Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary () is a 2017 Tamil-language Indian film directed by Velu Prabhakaran, starring Prabhakaran and Pon Swathi with many newcomers. "Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary" is a story of a film director and his experience in film industry. After the failure of his last few films, Velu Prabhakaran kept away from the film industry for a number of years and launched his film "Oru Iyakkunarin Kadhal Diary" with himself, Pon Swathi and many newcomers. The film had a launch in August 2015, and had
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Oral Roberts University


ORU spokesman had said ORU was $52.5 million in debt and the school accepted an unconditional $8 million from the Greens in late November. ORU’s board of regents has been replaced with a 23-member board of trustees all initially named by the Greens, with Mart Green as chairman. Although Green said in November, two family members would sit on the board, he will reportedly be the only one. Green said he wanted to be involved in ORU because his family “felt like financial stewardship needed to be shored up.
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Oral Roberts University


Hopkins University, Washington University, and Duke University. Because of the high acceptance rates for medicine, ORU signed an early assurance program with Oklahoma State University college of Osteopathic Medicine in 2011, allowing high achieving students to receive conditional admission to OSU's medical school program. ORU is also one of the few undergraduate colleges in the southwest to have a human cadaver dissection class. While ORU is considered a Christian University, the College of Science and Engineering does not ignore evolutionary theories to teach Creationism. ORU is fully accredited by the
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Stephen Oru


Stephen Orise Oru is a Nigerian politician. He is a former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Stephen Oru was born in Delta State, Ughelli North L.G.A.. He attended Government College, Ughelli. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1974 and a Masters of Arts in Education in 1976 from Ahmadu Bello University. He furthered his studies in the United States where he obtained a PhD from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio in 1978 Oru began his political career in 1982 with the National Party of
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Police Public


Police Public is a 1990 film directed by Esmayeel Shroff. The film stars Raaj Kumar, Raj Kiran, Poonam Dhillon, Naseeruddin Shah, Kabir Bedi, Reema Lagoo and Prem Chopra. The film is a remake of the Malayalam film "Oru CBI Diary Kurippu." This is a remake of a Malayalam movie "Oru CBI Diary Kurippu", which released in 1988. Raaj Kumar's performance as a CBI officer was praised by the critics. The film's music was composed by Raamlaxman. Lyrics were by the late Asad
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Kunchacko


He produced films directed by various directors such as M. Krishnan Nair ("Agni Mrigam, Thara, Kattuthulasi"), A. Vincent ("Gandharva Kshethram"), Thoppil Bhasi ("Oru Sundariyude Katha, Ningalenne Communistakki"), K.S. Sethumadhavan (Koottukudumbam) and K. Raghunath ("Laura Neeyevide").In 1976, Kunchacko died in Madras, Tamil Nadu with musician K. Raghavan for the song recording of the film "Mallanum Mathevanum". "Kannappanunni" was the last film directed by him. His death occurred on the fifth death
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Sathyan (actor)


high critical acclaim were among his final films. Other releases were "Bhikara Nimishankal", "Aranazhikaneram" and "Oru Penninte Katha" (as Madhavan Thambi).Sathyan died before completing the movie 'Anubhavangal Paalichakal'.It is said that, the expressions of Sathyan in the song 'Pravaachankanmare' in that movie is real because of the pain he suffered in real life.It is also said that, the final scenes of Sathyan in the movie are made with a dupe and the crying scene of Sheela in the climax is real because
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Bharath (actor)


25th movie in "Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani" (2014). The film hasn't been met with favourable reviews. The next is action film "Killadi" (2015). The film is released to negative reviews. Bharath subsequently appeared as autistic youngster in a Malayalam project titled "1000 – Oru Note Paranja Katha" (2015), which garnered poor reviews on release, with a critic noting that "there are plenty of moments of real terrible acting around, and it's a pity to see an actor
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Oru Theruvinte Katha


helped to an extent by ‘Omanji’ or Lazar who is fond of Radha and shares her interest in the growing of rose shrubs. Kuruppu is also shown as a passive observer in some of the happenings in the street. Some incidents are explained through the eyes of his daughter Radha. For instances and incidents where he is not present, it shown as if these are narrated to him by the other characters. A vast cast of characters are introduced, who are mostly vagabonds, prostitutes, seedy characters, rich businessmen,
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Owerri Municipal


called "Oru Owere" which is also known as "Oru Eze" (the king's festival). It usually spans between the month of June to mid August. According to tradition, the actual date of commencement is determined by the Oha Owere. It is a period of peace where disputes are easily settled without a third party intervention. During this period of togetherness Owerri indigenes celebrate its founding. The festival kicks off at Ugwu Ekwema (Ekwema's hill) 'Community Civic Center' after the breaking of kola nuts
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Manushyanu Oru Aamukham


Manushyanu Oru Aamukham is the debut novel of Malayalam writer Subhash Chandran. The novel is set in Thachanakkara, a fictitious village in central Kerala, India, and has the central character named Jithendran. It was originally serialised in "Mathrubhumi Weekly" in 2009 and was published as a book by DC Books in 2010. It was a great critical success and to date remains one of the best-selling books in Malayalam. The novel won numerous awards including the Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award (2014), Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award (
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Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan


Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan is a 2007 Malayalam film, made in India, directed by Vinayan, and written by Vishnu Vinayan, based on his own comic book. The movie stars Indrajith and Jayasurya in the lead roles. The movie is narrated by Hareendra Varma, who is a rich young businessman. He is acquitted by the court in a sensational murder case. He begins narrating the story on the morning of the date of his death sentence. GK, or Gopalakrishnan, is Hareendran's close friend who thinks that money is the
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Oru Yathramozhi


is his father. The story then comes into the climax as Govindankutty tries to make the tough decision as to whether to kill his father or not. "Swarnachamaram" is a film that was shelved as a result of creative differences over the topic of mercy killing. Many scenes were edited out of the film along with a song by Sivaji Ganeshan and Mohanlal. Producer V. B. K. Menon used the same dates and completed "Oru Yathramozhi", starring Sivaji Ganesan and Mohanlal. The movie was not released until a year or
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Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari


and not her background. Grandmother rushes to show this invitation to Prabha but Venkat tries to stop her. The groom on other hand pretends to chase Venkat. Prabha follows to stop chasing Venkat. In a collapse and struggle Prabha finds the wedding invitation and understands that Venkat loved her when she was servant maid Lakshmi. She happily accepts his love and unites with him. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. K. Vijiyan of "New Straits Times" wrote "Oru Ooruleh Oru Rajakumari would have been an impossible fairytale for any other
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GEB America


, they have partnered with Oral Roberts University to air several university specials. Since 2008, ORU Men's Basketball games have been featured on the network. From 2011 to 2013, The Gathering at ORU aired on GEB with special appearances from pastors and ministry leaders like Dr. Steve Munsey, Clifton Taulbert, Psalmist Judy Jacobs and more. The ORU Christmas Joys concert experience aired on GEB in 2011 and 2012. Another ministry special, ORU Ignite, featuring Dr. Charles Stanley, Billy Wilson, Mark Rutland, Jentezen Franklin, and more
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Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (TV series)


Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari () is a 2018 Tamil-language family melodrama on Zee Tamil HD starring Ashwini, Vasanth and Sabitha Anand. Ashwini and Vasanth who play the lead roles, are making their Tamil-language debuts with the series. The show replaces Rekka Katti Parakkudhu Manasu in the time slot and airs Monday to Saturday from 23 April 2018 at 21:30 (IST). The story concerns a young, overweight girl, Rasathi (Ashwini), who battles against body shaming. The plot of the story is taken from
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Kamal (director)


of the Kerala Director’s Union (FEFKA). His works include "Unnikale Oru Katha Parayam, Kakkothikavile Appooppan Thadikal, Thoovalsparsham, Ghazal, Ulladakam, Ee Puzhayam Kadannu, Azhagiya Ravanan, Mazhayethum Munpe, Meghamalhar, Madhuranombarakaattu, Perumazhakkalam, Karutha Pakshikal, Khaddama" and "Celluloid". His interest in film-making led him to enroll at the Kalabharathi Film Institute in Thrissur. "Celluloid" (2013) is the biopic of J.C Daniel, the father of Malayalam cinema. Smitha at the entertainment site oneindia.com stated that
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)


. With no further investigation, the case had, since then, gone cold over the years, eventually acquiring the status of an unsolved mystery. Around 52 years later, Haridas (Mammootty), a detective living in New Delhi, sets out on a journey to Paleri hoping to solve this mystery. Apparently, he was born in the same village on the same night when Manikyam was killed. He is joined by Sarayu (Gowri Munjal), a crime analyst. Most of the clues and knowledge of Balan Nair (
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)


of the movie. The main theme song, "Paaleri Naadaya" was sung by Bijibal and another track "Thum Jho mujh mein ho" was by Hariharan and Sharreth. The latter was a ghazal kind of composition and was picturised in the movie. The theme song was picturised as a background song / montage shot. The lyrics were penned by Rafeeq Ahmed. The film was released on 5 December 2009. It opened in forty centres in Kerala, which is half the number of usual superstar releases. Nowrunning is all praise
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Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu


Thodar Kathai" (1974), which also had Kamal Haasan playing a different role. Haasan would appear in several more remakes of this film: the Telugu film "Anthuleni Katha" (1976) with Jaya Prada; and the Bengali film "Kabita" (1977) with Mala Sinha. The only remake that Haasan didn't appear in was the Hindi film "Jeevan Dhaara" (1982) starring Rekha. "Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu" is the Kannada remake of the Tamil film "Aval Oru Thodar Kathai" (1974
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T. P. Rajeevan


Award. Rajeevan was born in 1959 at Paleri, a rural village on the banks of the Kuttiady River in the valley of the Western Ghats in Kozhikode district, as the son of Thachom Poyil Raghavan Nair and K. Devi Amma. T. P. Rajeevan's two major novels, ("Paleri Manikyam: A Midnight Murder Mystery") and "KTN Kottoor: Ezhuthum Jeevithavum", which were originally serialised in "Mathrubhumi Illustrated Weekly". "Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha" was adapted into a by Ranjith in 2009
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Rajinikanth


small character in the last segment where he appears as a village ruffian who rapes a blind woman in the absence of her husband. His next release was "Anthuleni Katha", a Telugu film directed by Balachander. In a remake of his own Tamil film "Aval Oru Thodar Kathai" (1974), Balachander had Rajinikanth playing a pivotal role for the first time in his career. In subsequent films, he continued to perform a series of negative roles mostly as a womaniser. In "Moondru Mudichu" — the first
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Aval Oru Thodar Kathai


Kadavul Amaitha" inspired a 1979 film of same name. The song "Deivam Thantha" inspired a television series of same name in Vijay TV. The song was parodied by Vivek in "Parthiban Kanavu" (2003). Although the song sequence in the film featured Jai Ganesh as the character singing, it is often associated with Rajinikanth, who played Murthy in the Telugu remake also by Balachander, "Athuleni Katha", and acted in the sequence of the same song in Telugu. Thus, Vivek is seen mimicking Rajinikanth
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Anthuleni Katha


Narayana Rao. The same tunes were used in both languages. Sripriya, Phataphat Jayalaxmi and the rest of the cast are the same in both versions. The Tamil film was later was dubbed into Malayalam as "Aval Oru Thudarkatha" (1975). In 1977, Mala Sinha starred in the Bengali remake titled "Kabita", playing Jaya Prada. Kamal Haasan made his Bengali film debut with this film by acting in the same role that he played in the Tamil original film. Bharat Shamsher directed the black-and-
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Priyadarshan


150 days in theatres. "Chithram", Priyadarshan's all-time biggest hit, was also released in 1988. "Chithram" completed 366 days in theatres and created new records in collections, until they were broken by his own film, "Kilukkam" in 1991. "Oru Muthassi Katha" and "Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu" completed his 5 releases of 1988. However, he couldn't deliver hits in 1990 with "Kadathanadan Ambadi" and "Akkareyakkareyakkare". In the year 1991, Priyadarshan brought out "Kilukkam
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Oru Theruvinte Katha


Some of the minor characters are introduced to the reader through Kuruppu, where he is shown to be in conversation about them with other prominent characters of the street. The street is based on the S.M. Street or popularly known as Mithai theruvu (Sweet Meat Street) in Kozhikode, Kerala. It won the Kerala Sahitya Academy Award of 1961. The novel is set as parallel stories in each chapter, dealing with a particular character or a group of characters. However, from the fifth chapter onwards, Kuruppu emerges as the central
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Oru Theruvinte Katha


character. Kuruppu is a newspaper street vendor who makes his living by selling newspapers and a particular ‘Gandharvan’ magazine, which appears to be a local version of a men’s magazine. The magazine is distributed only to select customers (some of the other major characters) who approach Kuruppu for these in particular. It is mostly through the eyes of Kuruppu that the novel unfolds. Kuruppu is shown as struggling to make ends meet and having difficulty in paying for the upkeep of his daughter, Radha. In this he is
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Oru Thalai Ragam


again which he follows till date. "Oru Thalai Ragam" was released on 2 May 1980. "Ananda Vikatan" rated the film 50 out of 100. The film completed 365 days of run in several theatres. Initial days after the release saw low responses at the box office. But the film became "super hit" afterwards. Critic Baradwaj Rangan mentions the film in his book "Conversations with Mani Ratnam" as an example of a love story where the lead characters hardly speak at all. Film historian S. Theodore
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (novel)


her marriage. Her close relatives suspected it to be a murder, and investigations were carried out. A few people were suspected, arrested and questioned, only to be released by the court which described the prosecution's case as flawed. With no further investigation, the case had, since then, gone cold over the years, eventually acquiring the status of an unsolved mystery. Around 50 years later, a detective living in New Delhi, sets out on a journey to Paleri, which is also his birth place, hoping
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)


won her first Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for this film. The story revolves around the unnatural death of a young woman named Manikyam (Mythili) in Paleri, a small village in northern Kerala, in the late 1950s. Although it was claimed by her in-laws that she died after she had a seizure, examination of the body revealed it to be a case of murder. The police charged three locals with the murder, only to be released by the court which described the prosecution's case as flawed
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Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)


It starred fifty experienced Malayalam drama artists in major roles along with a few other film actors. Mythili marked her debut through this film. The novel, titled "" itself, was written by director Ranjith's friend T. P. Rajeevan and was published in the "Mathrubhumi Weekly" a year before onwards. The novel was based on the true story of Manikyam, who was raped and murdered in the early 1950s. According to Rajeevan as well as the film crew, this was the first recorded crime in Kerala. Ranjith was
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