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A |     MOSHCHUN, Ukraine -- In the humble backyard of a destroyed house, a 13-year-old chops firewood to get ready for winter. His mother, Tetiana Yarema, has been preparing for months as she remembers last winter’s Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure that plunged Ukraine into darkness.“Those were dark days. I didn’t want anything. I just wanted to pack my things and go abroad,” said Yarema, 48, who says she ended up staying because of her son’s insistence.For the Yarema family, like millions of other Ukrainians touched by Russia’s war on Ukraine, winter is an especially challenging time. The mother and son live in trailers that were set up in their backyard after fighting in the early days of the war destroyed their house in Moshchun, a village about 25 kilometers (15 miles) northwest of Kyiv.“I have a feeling that when the cold sets in, they’ll start bombing again,” the woman said, echoing the sentiments of many Ukrainians. This time, however, they say they are better prepared.Sales of generators exploded toward the end of summer. Some, who can afford it, have invested in solar panels. Others, like Yarema, have been purchasing candles, batteries, flashlights, and portable lanterns and stocking up on compact gas canisters, making the most of discounted prices.“It’s a bit challenging … but I already know what to do,” she said.Last winter was declared the most challenging in the history of Ukraine’s energy system, with over 1,200 missiles and drones fired by Russians at power plants, according to Ukrainian state-owned grid operator, Ukrenergo. The strikes impacted almost a half of Ukraine’s energy capacity. People were forced to endure hours without electricity and water during the coldest months in what Ukrainian officials described as “energy terror."Millions of people across Ukraine had to learn to work, live, and cover their basic needs without relying on electricity.After a lull of six months, Ukraine's energy system sustained its first attack of the season on Sept. 21, resulting in damage to facilities in the central and western regions, Ukrenergo said.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has committed to substantially enhancing air defense systems, which already have demonstrated greater effectiveness than the previous year.“Everyone must play their part in defensive efforts to ensure that Russian aggression does not halt Ukraine this winter. Just as on the battlefield, in all areas, we must be resilient and strong,” Zelenskyy said in a recent address to the nation.Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal recently announced that the United States has allocated $522 million for energy equipment and the protection of Ukraine's infrastructure. “We stand on the threshold of a difficult winter. Thanks to the assistance of our allies, we successfully weathered the last, which was the most challenging winter season in our history,” Shmyhal said.Major retailer Epicenter said sales of generators increased 80% in August compared to the same time last year, and sales of portable charging stations increased by 25 times.Yurii Musienko, 45, another resident of Moshchun, also plans to rely heavily on firewood, and has a wood-burning stove in his compact wooden trailer that has been provided to him for two years, and which sits next to his ruined home. “I’ve already adapted,” he said with a smile. The gates of his home still bear the holes from exploded ammunition that serve as a reminder of when Russian forces tried to seize the Ukrainian capital.“May no one ever have to endure such conditions," said his mother, Valentyna Kiriian, who lives in a separate plastic trailer installed in the same courtyard.She’s dressed in a hat and a coat, with multiple layers of clothing to stay warm. She notes that the cold has already set in, forcing her to sleep fully clothed, much like the previous winter.During the power outages last winter, the mother and son relied on canned food. Occasionally, Valentyna would visit her neighbor, whose house remained intact and had a gas stove for boiling water. “It’s difficult for me to talk about. It pains my soul, and my heart weeps,” she said.Private Ukrainian energy producer DTEK has spent the last seven months restoring its damaged infrastructure and fortifying the protection of its equipment for the approaching winter.The company invested about 20 billion Ukrainian hryvnias ($550 million) to prepare for the upcoming season, and it lost billions of hryvnias because of last year’s disruptions caused by Russian attacks, according to CEO Maxim Timchenko. “We learned our lessons,” Timchenko said.Andrii Horchynskyi, 49. who lives in the village of Maliutianka about 25 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of Kyiv, has invested over $30,000 in recent years to ensure his house is self-sufficient, and ramped up those efforts since Russia's invasion. Last year, he spent $12,000 to install solar panels to help power his spacious house, where other members of his extended family came to stay for the winter — eight of them surviving comfortably.“We had a whole ant heap here,” Horchynskyi recalled.He is convinced the Russians will try to damage Ukraine’s infrastructure for gas, which he thinks will become expensive or even unavailable. So, he has installed a boiler that burns pine pellets. He also stores one and half cubic meters of water in his backyard.“They will bombard even more this winter than the last,” Horchynskyi said.___Dmytro Zhyhinas contributed to this report.___Follow AP’s coverage of the war in Ukraine: https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine。    When Alphonse Puthren’s Premam hit theatres on May 29, 2015, few could have predicted the tidal wave it would unleash. A film that eschewed conventional romantic tropes in favour of raw, organic storytelling, Premam captured the hearts of Malayali audiences and quickly spilled over into pan-Indian pop culture. It wasn’t just a film, it was a phenomenon.             A Genre Reimagined—How Premam Redefined Romance for a Generation      Told in three acts, each representing a phase of George’s (Nivin Pauly) romantic life, Premam took a structurally bold approach to love on screen. It was a coming-of-age tale, but one that resisted the overwrought drama typical of love stories. Instead, it focused on the small, fleeting details; the glances, silences, heartbreaks, and awkwardness of youth. That made it more relatable.      More significantly, it brought about a tonal shift in Malayalam romantic cinema. This was no longer about larger-than-life lovers, but ordinary people in everyday situations. In many ways, Premam reintroduced a kind of emotional minimalism that would later echo through countless films, from Aanandam to Hridayam.           Technical Craft and Iconic Performances—A Film That Felt Like a Vibe      Technically, Premam was a masterclass in seamless storytelling. Anend C. Chandran’s cinematography glowed with warmth and nostalgia, his frames capturing Fort Kochi and other locales with a lyrical intimacy. Rajesh Murugesan’s soundtrack was integral, not supplementary to the narrative, with songs like Aluva Puzha and Malare becoming generational anthems. In fact, the film’s sonic texture did more than enhance mood; it drove emotional beats in the absence of heavy dialogue.      The editing, also by Alphonse Puthren, gave Premam its rhythm: casual, unhurried, and honest. There were no sharp tonal shifts, only fluid transitions from laughter to heartbreak. It reflected a new cinematic language, one that embraced pauses and imperfections.           Performances too were career-defining. Nivin Pauly shed his boy-next-door skin to become a poster child for youthful vulnerability. Sai Pallavi’s debut as Malar was magnetic and effortlessly graceful, with the kind of quiet intensity that made her an overnight star. Madonna Sebastian and Anupama Parameswaran completed the trio of memorable women, each nuanced and never written as just love interests. They had agency, identity, and arcs of their own.      Legacy and Imitations—Why No One Could Replicate Premam      Over the years, Premam inspired an entire wave of soft romances and youthful dramas across industries. Yet, none could replicate its magic. Even the Telugu remake, though commercially successful, lacked the understated soul of the original. What set Premam apart was its authenticity. It never tried to preach or stylise love; it just let it exist.                                                                  View this post on Instagram          A post shared by Nivin Pauly (@nivinpaulyactor)                         Culturally, Premam became a visual and sartorial blueprint. From Nivin’s beard to Sai Pallavi’s half-sari look and chalk-dusting classroom entry, every frame became a mood board. Its dialogues became memes, its characters icons, and its music a staple of college playlists.       More importantly, it changed how a generation viewed love. Not as conquest, but as growth.      See Also: Premam director Alphonse Puthren says Kamal Hassan should be made Tamil Nadu CM。

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