The United Kingdom is set to follow the example of Australia and Indonesia by banning teenagers from social networks. This means children will no longer be allowed to access platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and X. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said platforms like Instagram and TikTok make youngsters “unhappy.” Children under the age of 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK from early next year, the British government announced on Monday. Starmer said that popular social media platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, and others were “designed to be addictive,” making them “dangerous” and making…
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Government services will resume as normal today following an improvement in the weather conditions across the country. In a statement, the Government said the decision follows advice from the Fiji Meteorological Service that the rain-producing systems affecting the country have gradually moved away. Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Agencies have been given discretion to implement flexible working arrangements for staff whose homes or travel routes remain impacted by flooding. Flexibility may also be extended to employees whose children are affected by targeted school closures. Civil servants are being urged to exercise caution when travelling and to avoid crossing flooded roads,…
Actor Kalki Koechlin has sold an apartment in Mumbai’s Andheri West for Rs 2.55 crores, according to property registration documents reviewed by Square Yards. The transaction adds to the growing list of real estate deals involving film industry personalities in recent months.The apartment is located in Varsova Kiran Co-operative Housing Society Ltd, a residential complex situated in the popular Andheri West locality. As per the registration documents, the property has a carpet area of 1,230 square feet.The buyer has been identified as Yuvraj Ahuja. The sale transaction was officially registered on April 21, 2026.Documents reviewed by Square Yards show that…
On June 14, Bollywood Hungama was among the first to inform readers that the much-awaited Cocktail 2 has been granted an ‘A’ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). In this article, we’ll exclusively focus on the cuts given to the Shahid Kapoor-Kriti Sanon-Rashmika Mandanna starrer.The good news is that the CBFC has not made any visual cuts. Hence, all the romantic and intimate scenes are left untouched. However, a few audio modifications were asked to be made. A cuss word, which was mentioned in the subtitle, was asked to be removed. The word ‘Agni’ was replaced with…
The much-awaited sequel to Kalki 2898 AD, currently being referred to as Kalki 2, continues to generate significant buzz, with fresh reports suggesting that Alia Bhatt has officially joined the cast of the ambitious sci-fi franchise. The development comes amid ongoing speculation surrounding the future of Deepika Padukone’s character in the sequel.According to recent reports, Alia Bhatt has been cast in a pivotal role in Kalki 2. However, contrary to widespread speculation, the actress is not expected to replace Deepika Padukone in the film. While details regarding her character have been kept tightly under wraps, reports indicate that she will…
Dharma Productions and Prithviraj Productions are coming together to produce Odiyan: The Age of Illusion, a sweeping epic rooted in the folklore and cultural mythology of 19th-century Kerala. Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Supriya Menon, and directed by Rahul Sadasivan (Bhoothakaalam, Bramayugam, Diés Irae), the film stars Manju Warrier and Prithviraj Sukumaran. It marks Dharma Productions’ first Malayalam production, a significant first for one of India’s most storied film houses.At its core, the film is about a terrifying shape-shifter from Kerala legend, whose fury descends on a powerful matriarchal household, setting off a battle between truth…
Actor Disha Patani has added another notable transaction to her real estate portfolio. The actor has leased out her luxury apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Khar West locality at a starting monthly rent of Rs 2.85 lakhs. According to property registration documents accessed through Zapkey, the leave-and-license agreement was officially registered on June 1, 2026. The lease has been signed for a period of two years.The apartment is located in Rustomjee Paramount, one of the premium residential developments in Khar West. The property measures over 1,000 square feet and is situated on one of the higher floors of the residential tower.As…
The Ministry of Education has confirmed that most schools across Fiji will reopen on Wednesday, 17 June, following an assessment of the current weather situation and its impact on communities. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro said the decision was made after consultations with the National Disaster Risk Management Office, the Fiji Meteorological Service, and other relevant agencies. In the Central Division, schools will resume classes except those in Naitasiri, Namosi, and Rewa, where flooding and inaccessible roads continue to pose safety risks. Schools in the Ra Education District will remain closed, while all other schools in the Western Division are expected…
A few days are left for the release of Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna, and excitement for the film is evident due to its casting, youthful flavour, franchise value and music. The excitement is expected to increase a few notches as it has come to light that the teasers of two highly awaited films may be attached with the prints of the romcom. Like Cocktail 2, both these films are produced by blockbuster producer Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films.The first one is Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story. As the title suggests, it is based…
The Andrew Forrest-led miner has locked in another five years of support for the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Western Australia to the tune of $7.25 million.