T-Series marked a significant milestone on Friday as it celebrated 30 years of President & Executive Director Neeraj Kalyan’s association with the company, recognising the executive whose leadership has played a defining role in shaping the entertainment giant’s growth over the last three decades.Having joined the company during a period when the Indian music industry was on the cusp of transformation, Kalyan has been instrumental in steering T-Series through some of its biggest transitions. From the era of physical music formats to the rise of digital streaming, and from domestic success to establishing a formidable global footprint, his strategic vision…
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Police are investigating the death of a 12-year-old boy in Wailoku after his body was discovered near his home yesterday. The boy was last seen on Wednesday evening while playing at a neighbour’s house but failed to return home. His mother later reported him missing to Police. His body was found at around midday yesterday in the vicinity of his home. A 29-year-old man is currently in Police custody as investigations into the incident continue. The post Police Probe Death of Missing 12-Year-Old appeared first on Fiji One News.
Cabinet has approved the realignment of the Government’s financial year to the calendar year, a move that will strengthen planning, budgeting and reporting across Government. The transition is proposed to take effect from 1 January 2028, allowing sufficient time to complete the legislative, financial and administrative preparations required for a smooth implementation. Aligning the financial year with the calendar year will improve coordination between Government planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting systems. In a statement, government says it will also enhance policy implementation and create greater consistency with national statistics and the reporting frameworks used by development partners. The change is…
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) is calling for a collective approach to tackling child abuse, saying the responsibility of protecting children should not rest on women alone. The Centre raised concerns over the framing of a recent news report that followed comments by the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, arguing that it reinforces the misconception that childcare and child protection are primarily women’s responsibilities. FWCC says child abuse is a societal issue that demands the involvement and accountability of fathers, men, families, communities, institutions, faith leaders, educators, service providers and government agencies. The Centre stresses…
Cabinet has approved plans to develop the Rokobili Transshipment Port, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at boosting Fiji’s role as a regional centre for shipping, trade and investment. The project will be delivered in stages, starting with the construction of essential port and logistics infrastructure before expanding to industrial and logistics precincts designed to support manufacturing, trade and other commercial operations. Development of the port will be carried out through a competitive Expressions of Interest (EOI) process and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, allowing private sector investors to contribute expertise and funding to the project. Once operational, the Rokobili Transshipment Port…
Shah Rukh Khan is among the biggest superstars of Indian Cinema, whose starpower travels across the globe. After a spectacular theatrical run in 2023 with two blockbusters – Pathaan and Jawan, he returns on the big screen this Christmas with the Siddharth Anand directed King.While the hype is at an all time high, Bollywood Hungama has exclusively learnt that the superstar is negotiating a record deal for the music rights of King. “With Sachin – Jigar on board, King music is among the hottest properties of the year. Sony, Sare Gama and T Series are making big bids to fetch…
Rashmika Mandanna has reportedly suffered a hip injury while filming an intense dance sequence for one of her upcoming projects. The actress, who is currently working on Ranabaali and Mysaa, is said to have sustained the injury during a demanding shooting schedule that involved action and dance sequences. According to reports, the injury resulted in a complete tendon detachment in her hip. Medical professionals who examined her reportedly noted that this type of tendon injury is more commonly seen in athletes who undergo rigorous physical training. Doctors have advised Rashmika to take complete rest for the next six weeks to…
Netflix has announced Chumbak, a new multi-generational comedy set in a contemporary urban Indian neighbourhood, premiering on August 28. The series follows five families living side by side, exploring the everyday celebrations, crises and chaos that unfold within a close-knit community.Chumbak features an ensemble cast including Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Manasi Parekh, Sumeet Vyas, Sandeepa Dhar, Sumeet Raghavan, Anant V. Joshi, Amyra Dastur, Delnaaz Irani and Atul Kumar. The show is written and directed by Aatish Kapadia, who also serves as co-producer, and is produced by JD Majethia, who is also the showrunner. The duo previously…
After impressing audiences with her performance in Brown and her stint on India’s Best Dancer Season 5, Karisma Kapoor is taking on a new television role. The actor has joined Fevicreate Idea Labs Season 3 as a judge for the competition’s grand finale, where she will mentor and celebrate some of India’s most creative young minds.The four-episode finale will air over two weekends starting tomorrow on Nickelodeon and JioHotstar.The competition received more than 3 lakh applications, with only 12 finalists making it to the grand finale. The finalists have been shortlisted across two age groups, 5 to 8 years and…
Director Ahmed Khan has confirmed that his next directorial venture will reunite him with Akshay Kumar following the success of Welcome to the Jungle. The filmmaker revealed that the positive response to the film has encouraged the long-time collaborators to team up once again, adding another chapter to their friendship that spans over three decades.Speaking about the upcoming project, Khan shared that discussions are currently underway and that the duo is exploring multiple ideas before locking one. “With Welcome to the Jungle becoming a success, we had to work together again. I am so happy that the film has done…