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一 |     The excitement around Jana Nayagan just hit a new high as actor Vijay landed in Malaysia to attend the film’s grand audio launch. The star was spotted at the airport waving to fans before heading out, accompanied by his mother Shoba Chandrasekhar. With only days left for the event, the arrival of the leading man has triggered massive buzz among overseas fans who are expected to travel in large numbers to witness the spectacle.Bukit Jalil Gears Up for a Blockbuster EveningJoining Vijay in Malaysia are composer and singer Anirudh Ravichander, director Nelson Dilipkumar, actor and choreographer Prabhu Deva, along with several top singers who will perform at the event. Director Atlee was also seen leaving the country for the launch, underscoring how the film fraternity is rallying behind what is being promoted as a once in a lifetime musical celebration.Speaking briefly to the media at the airport, Anirudh shared his enthusiasm for the audio launch, stressing that the scale of the programme is unlike anything attempted before. According to him, the organisers are preparing for nearly 80,000 people to attend the show, turning Bukit Jalil Stadium into a sea of lights, music and fandom.                                                                 View this post on Instagram          A post shared by Bhavesh (@itsdearbhavesh)                         A Ten-Hour Music Marathon for Fans WorldwideApart from Anirudh himself, the audio launch will see performances by some of the most recognisable voices in the industry. SPB Charan, Tippu, Anuradha Sriram, Andrea Jeremiah, Saindhavi, Yogi B and several others are expected to take the stage across the night. The makers have reportedly planned a ten hour long music festival that will celebrate not just the album of Jana Nayagan but also the larger cultural footprint of Vijay and Anirudh’s collaborations over the years.The venue is expected to host fans from across the globe, with special arrangements in place to handle the massive turnout. From choreographed dance sets to live band segments, the audio launch is shaping up to be more than just a promotional event. It aims to be a full-scale concert experience that reflects the larger-than-life image of the star.Directed by H Vinoth, Jana Nayagan reportedly casts Vijay as a police officer, a role that has already sparked curiosity among fans. The film also features Pooja Hegde and Bobby Deol in key parts, with an ensemble that includes Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani and Mamitha Baiju. While the makers are keeping story details under wraps, the combination of Vinoth’s grounded storytelling and Vijay’s screen presence has set expectations soaring.          The project is produced by Venkat K Narayana under the KVN Productions banner and co-produced by Jagadish Palanisamy and Lohith NK. The technical team includes cinematographer Sathyan Sooryan and editor Pradeep E Ragav, with Anirudh composing the soundtrack that will be unveiled in full at the Malaysia event.What makes the film even more significant is that it is being positioned as Vijay’s final film before he makes a complete shift to active politics. The actor is expected to contest in the upcoming state elections next year, making Jana Nayagan a sentimental farewell for millions of fans who have followed his cinematic journey for decades.After the audio launch, all eyes will turn to the film’s theatrical release during Pongal 2026. The festive window is shaping up to be a high voltage clash as Sivakarthikeyan’s period drama Parasakthi, directed by Sudha Kongara, is slated to arrive in cinemas on January 10, 2026. With two big ticket releases competing for audiences, the festival season promises fireworks at the box office.Also Read: Rashmika Mandanna Soaks in The Christmas Spirit。    

    Zhou Jiang speaks at an event. Photo: Courtesy of Zhou Jiang
Zhou Jiang, a researcher at the Sichuan Academy of Social Sciences, has a favorite book:  White Deer Tableland or Bai Lu Yuan by renowned writer Chen Zhongshi.
As vice president of the Regional Science Association of China (RSAC), Zhou told the Global Times that a lifetime of reading has profoundly shaped the way he sees and understands the world. It ultimately led him to a career in research and academia, where he teaches and pursues scholarly work.
Since earning his PhD in economics in 2000, he has devoted himself to the study of regional science and economics, a field that demands a constant crossing of disciplinary boundaries, drawing on the fields of geography, sociology, history, and ecology among others.
"Reading has kept alive my sense of curiosity and taught me to ask questions with patience and persistence: Where do disparities in regional development come from? How do policies affect different groups in society? And how can a region pursue both efficiency and equity so that development is not merely effective, but also imbued with a greater sense of humanity and warmth?" Zhou noted. 
Founded in 1991, RSAC is a national academic society dedicated to advancing domestic and international academic exchange and cooperation, providing consulting services on spatial planning, urbanization, and regional development, and offering intellectual support for China's modernization drive.
The 57-year-old researcher noted that reading has empowered him in two distinct ways.
"The first is discernment. When confronted with a complex issue, I try not to settle for a simple conclusion. Instead, I make an effort to understand its broader context, how it has unfolded, and the perspectives of the different people involved," he said. 
"The second is a sense of inner steadiness. Setbacks are an inevitable part of both life and work. Good books remind us that hardship is never ours alone to bear; countless people before us have faced circumstances more difficult than our own, made difficult choices, and found the strength to carry on. Reading cannot solve every problem for us, but it can help us remain calm when challenges arise, giving us the clarity and resilience that allow us not to panic or give up too easily," he said. 
Historical depth

Each time Zhou returns to the White Deer Tableland, he finds something different in its pages. 
"When I first read it as a young person, I was drawn primarily to the characters and the twists and turns of their lives. Later, as I began researching regional economics, I found myself paying closer attention to the changes in the land, the countryside, families and social order presented in the story. Now, approaching 60, I have come to appreciate more deeply the choices the characters make, the constraints they face, and the quiet perseverance they show amid the sweeping currents of their times," he said. 
White Deer Tableland uses Bai Lu village in Northwest China's Shaanxi Province as a microcosm, tracing the feuds and intertwined fortunes of three generations of the Bai (literally meaning white) and Lu families. Through their stories, it captures more than half a century of sweeping historical change, from the final years of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the 1970s and 1980s. The novel won the Mao Dun Literature Prize, one of China's top literature awards, in 1997.
Zhou prefers literary works with historical depth and a keen eye for social change. 
Regional economics may appear to be concerned with the spatial distribution of industries, population and resources, but at its heart, it is about how people live on a particular piece of land, and why some places flourish while others decline, he noted. 
In this sense, literature and history are more than pastimes beyond professional research. They often help him understand the historical context, cultural traditions and social mentality that lie behind economic data, he said. 
When reading novels, Zhou said that he often pays close attention to the relationship between people and the places they inhabit: How the land shapes the local character, how transportation transforms a region, and how shifts in industry reshape families and villages. Such details may not offer a direct conclusion, but they broaden a researcher's perspective. They also serve as a reminder that research should look beyond growth rates and statistical indicators to consider the sense of fulfillment experienced by ordinary people and the dignity of human beings.
Understanding ourselves
Once, while tidying his study, he came across a book filled with notes he had scribbled in his early years. Among them was a question that particularly caught his attention: "In the face of sweeping changes in the times and profound social transformation, what can a person truly determine for himself?"
Looking at those words he had written in his youth was like coming face to face with the person he had been decades ago.
Reading is not simply the act of understanding a book; it is also a record of a person's own growth, he said. The same book can reveal something entirely different when read at different stages of life. 
When we are young, we turn to books in search of answers; but when we become seasoned, we read more to understand life, to understand others, and ultimately, to better understand ourselves, Zhou said. 
In this era of fragmented information, AI can help people access information quickly, organize materials, and gain a basic understanding of unfamiliar fields. Yet deep reading, Zhou said, allows people to see how a conclusion is reached — what evidence supports it, where its boundaries lie, and what alternative interpretations it may invite.
What truly shapes a person, after all, is not how much information they have browsed, but the words that have made them pause and reflect - and the words that have remained with them for many years, he added. 
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