The Vodafone Fijiana 15s have gone down 55–12 to the Springbok Women in the first Test of their two-match series at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. Head Coach Willie Walker says South Africa dominated proceedings with their physicality and attacking pressure, scoring repeatedly to take control of the match. “Yeah, pretty tough introduction obviously for myself in terms of Test Match Rugby. But I can’t say how proud I am of our players today. They put up a great fight. South Africa were always going to be a tough ask for us today. But what it does is it gives…
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The Queen Victoria School Old Boys Association is targeting around $1 million in equity contributions from its members as it moves into property investment through a new mixed-use development in Toorak, Suva. The association plans to initially involve 48 old boys, with each expected to contribute about $20,000 towards the project. QVSOB Worldwide President Alipate Ledua said the limited number of investors was linked to the Reserve Bank of Fiji’s rules for small and medium enterprises, with the association looking to expand investment opportunities for old boys once the first development is completed. “Right now, we’re planning for it, always…
Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers have failed to reach consensus on a joint regional statement over China’s ballistic missile test in the Pacific, exposing the difficulty of maintaining a united Pacific position on growing geopolitical and security pressures. The issue dominated questions at the conclusion of the Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Suva, where journalists pressed the Forum leadership on why no strong statement had been issued following China’s 6th July missile launch. The long-range missile, launched from a Chinese submarine with a dummy warhead, travelled over the Pacific and landed in waters near Tuvalu’s Exclusive Economic Zone. The launch…
Fiji could be facing three major national exercises in the same period, a general election, the national census and a possible referendum on constitutional changes. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Government will have to consider whether it has the financial capacity to meet the cost of all three. Rabuka made the comments when questioned by Fiji One News over when the next general election will be held, with the earliest possible election date now having passed. He says he is expecting a report from the Attorney-General next Tuesday during Cabinet meeting, on the Government’s preparations for the election. But the…
On August 5, Bollywood Hungama was the first to report that Ramayana would release worldwide in most international markets on Friday, November 6. And now, producer Namit Malhotra has revealed an unusual release strategy – the film will arrive in international markets two days before its India release.In an interview with NDTV, Namit Malhotra revealed that since Diwali falls on Sunday, November 8, audiences in India will get to watch Ramayana on the big screen on the festival day itself. Meanwhile, the film will release overseas two days earlier, on Friday, November 6.When asked about the film’s release date, Namit…
Balaji Telefilms has announced a new creator-focused digital initiative aimed at collaborating with content creators and entertainment personalities to develop original digital formats and expand their presence across platforms.Actor and digital personality Akanksha Chamola has become the first creator to join the initiative. As part of the collaboration, she will launch a new chat show, Not Your Sanskari Show, which will premiere on her YouTube channel. Akanksha Chamola on her new digital journey Speaking about the partnership, Akanksha Chamola said the move marks a new phase in her career and will allow audiences to see a different side of her:…
Actor Jugal Hansraj is set to return to the Masoom universe with Masoom: The Next Generation, reuniting with filmmaker Shekhar Kapur more than four decades after making his acting debut in the 1983 classic. The upcoming film will also see Naseeruddin Shah and Shabana Azmi reprise their roles from the original, marking a reunion of the central cast that introduced audiences to one of Hindi cinema’s most memorable family dramas. Shekhar Kapur reflects on Jugal Hansraj’s return Speaking about bringing Jugal back for the new film, Shekhar Kapur described the reunion as an emotional moment. He said, “There is something…
Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has confirmed that he is developing a feature film inspired by the Tarun Tejpal case, just days after the Bombay High Court overturned the former Tehelka editor’s acquittal, convicted him of rape and sentenced him to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment.Speaking about the project, Bhardwaj said the case’s contrasting court judgments and its many lesser-known details make it a compelling subject for a film. He also emphasised that his approach would remain balanced and rooted in multiple perspectives rather than predetermined conclusions. Vishal Bhardwaj explains why the case drew his attention In an interview with Variety, Bhardwaj…
Manoj Bajpayee’s latest film, Governor, has made its digital debut on Prime Video. The social and historical drama, directed by Chinmay D. Mandlekar, is now available to stream in India and in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.Also featuring Adah Sharma and Noushad Mohamed Kunju in key roles, the film is inspired by events surrounding India’s economic crisis of 1991. A story set during India’s financial crisis Governor follows the journey of Ramanan, a newly appointed Reserve Bank of India Governor who is entrusted with the responsibility of preventing the country from slipping into bankruptcy during one of the…
Zee Studios has announced its entry into Gujarati cinema with Tom and Cherry, starring Gujarati theatre and cinema actor Siddharth Randeria. The move marks the studio’s expansion into another regional film industry as it looks to build a wider slate of stories rooted in local cultures and languages.The announcement is part of Zee Studios’ broader strategy to invest in regional cinema and explore markets with growing audiences and storytelling potential. With Tom and Cherry, the studio aims to begin a long-term association with Gujarati cinema rather than limiting its entry to a single film.Headlined by Siddharth Randeria, Tom and Cherry…