The Vodafone Fijiana XV delivered a spirited performance but were unable to hold off a second-half surge from Springboks Womens Team, going down 29-22 in a hard-fought encounter. Fiji made an impressive start, with tries from Atelaite Buna and Adi Vani Buleki helping the visitors take a 10-5 lead into halftime after a dominant opening 40 minutes. South Africa responded strongly after the break, applying sustained pressure to overturn the deficit. Despite the challenge, the Fijiana refused to back down, with Salote Nailolo crossing the line to level the scores at 17-17 and keep Fiji firmly in the contest. Ivamere…
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Schools are being urged to take stronger action against bullying, harassment, intimidation and abuse while ensuring students are provided with safe and respectful learning environments. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro said recent concerns involving bullying and student accidents highlight the need for schools to strengthen supervision, risk management and child protection measures. He said bullying, whether physical, verbal, emotional, social or online, should not be accepted in schools. Preventable accidents must also be addressed through proper supervision and safer school practices. Parents and guardians have been encouraged to report bullying, injuries, accidents and other serious concerns involving students to Heads…
Six communities in Sabeto, Nadi, can now rely on improved facilities for shelter during natural disasters following the completion of an upgrade to the Sabeto Evacuation Centre. The upgraded facility was officially commissioned by Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Mosese Bulitavu under the Ministry’s Evacuation Centre Programme. The project cost more than $30,000 and is expected to benefit residents of Koroyaca, Narokorokoyawa, Natalau, Naboutini and Lomolomo, along with nearby communities. The centre will provide a safer location for families seeking shelter during cyclones, floods and other emergencies. The upgrade is part of Government efforts to strengthen…
Prime Video, India’s largest streaming service for exclusive Originals, announced that Seasons 2 and 3 of its well-received Original comedy-drama series, Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, are in development. So, if you thought the final bell had rung at Tinki Toli, think again!Since its worldwide premiere on July 24, 2026, the series has quickly become a global audience favorite, trending as the No. 1 non-English series in the Top 10 worldwide and garnering viewership from 94% of India’s PIN codes.Directed by Himank Gaur and created and executive-produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under the banner of Posham Pa Pictures, the series…
Bollywood Hungama was the first one to confirm in February 2026 that Malamaal Weekly 2 is in the works. Two months later, in April 2026, we revealed that Amit Joshi of Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024) fame has been signed to direct the comic caper. While we reported last week that Raveena Tandon and Parineeti Chopra have joined the cast of Malamaal Weekly 2, we also confirmed on August 11 that Shilpa Shirodkar has signed the comic caper, marking her grand comeback to Bollywood after 26 years. On August 13, we reported that Elvish Yadav and Rajpal Yadav…
On August 14, 2026, PVR INOX Limited, Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios announced a landmark association for Mirzapur: The Movie, marking a unique moment as the iconic franchise arrives in cinemas. To celebrate the occasion, PVR INOX becomes ‘MIRZAPVR’ — a special takeover across key cinemas, anchored by the campaign thought: “MIRZAPVR — Bhaukaal Ab Bade Parde Par.”For PVR INOX, the collaboration highlights the growing opportunity for powerful, fan-loved IPs to create distinctive theatrical experiences and deepen audience engagement. For Excel Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, the partnership reflects the enduring popularity of Mirzapur, and the deep connection audiences…
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana is set to expand its international reach with a theatrical release in China, where the highly anticipated film will reportedly arrive under a different title. Nearly a decade after Nitesh Tiwari’s Dangal made a strong impact on Chinese audiences, Ramayana is now looking to enter the world’s second-largest theatrical market.According to discussions circulating on social media, the film’s reported Chinese title is “The Legend of Prince.” Sony Pictures is expected to distribute the film in China.The makers are also reportedly planning promotional activities in the country ahead of the release of Ramayana: Part 1. Earlier, sources said…
Speculation around Elnaaz Norouzi’s participation in the upcoming 20th season of Bigg Boss has been doing the rounds for a while now, with her name popping up on more than one list of expected contestants. But according to sources close to the actor, that speculation may have gotten ahead of itself, because Elnaaz’s attention right now is firmly elsewhere.”She’s currently in LA for press around her Hollywood film, The Fix. And that’s really where her focus is at the moment,” a source close to the actor shared. “There’s no truth to the Bigg Boss talk. She has a Hollywood film…
Sharvari has joined the latest internet trend inspired by actor-politician Ravi Kishan, giving her own spin to the viral “money follows my brother” line. The actress took to Instagram on August 13, 2026, to share a series of photographs and self-portraits, but it was her caption that caught the attention of fans.Sharvari captioned the post, “Happiness follows my brother, happiness follows! 🤪🫶🏼” The playful reference quickly reminded social media users of Ravi Kishan’s now-viral statement from his appearance on Raj Shamani’s podcast.One fan directly pointed out the connection, commenting, “Cant beat ravi kishan 😛” Another joked about Sharvari’s familiarity with…