The 10th Amazing Wheelbarrow Race – Bara Battle has raised a record $250,000 for the Frank Hilton Organisation, providing a major boost to services for children with disabilities across Fiji. Chief Executive Officer Sureni Perera announced the milestone after the annual fundraiser at Albert Park, saying the amount is the highest raised in the event’s 10-year history. Perera said the organisation had already raised $246,815.25 before receiving a surprise donation from International Women’s Association (IWA Fiji), which brought the total to $250,000. She said the funds will allow the organisation to continue operating the Frank Hilton Home for the remainder…
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The Fiji Police Force says the death of the police officer found motionless in Sigatoka Town has been classified as a natural death following the completion of a post-mortem examination. Police confirmed that the officer died from an underlying medical condition that was worsened by personal lifestyle choices, ruling out any foul play. The findings have been conveyed to the officer’s next of kin. In a statement, Police said the officer’s death had been surrounded by speculation and has urged members of the public to allow the family to grieve in peace. The Fiji Police Force reiterated that the post-mortem…
Fiji Bati coach Mick Potter is hopeful the Fainu brothers will be cleared to represent Fiji at the Rugby League World Cup, as officials work to finalize the necessary eligibility documentation. Samuela, Sione and Latu Fainu are among several high-profile players Potter is eager to include in his World Cup squad as Fiji continues to build depth ahead of the tournament. Potter is also keen to secure the services of former Wallabies winger Mark Nawaqanitawase, whose father, Sevuloni, moved from Fiji to Australia in 1991 to play for the Balmain Tigers. The Bati have spent the past year introducing a…
Fiji’s first boxing representative at the Commonwealth Games, Ben Maukakala, has bowed out of the competition after a second-round referee stoppage loss to New Zealand’s Connor Campbell. Competing in his Commonwealth Games debut, the 20-year-old Fijian showed confidence and composure in a closely contested opening round against his experienced Oceania rival. Despite Maukakala’s strong start, Campbell was able to land more scoring punches to edge the first round. The second round saw the New Zealander increase the pressure, connecting with several powerful combinations that resulted in three standing eight-counts. The referee subsequently stopped the contest, ending Maukakala’s Commonwealth Games campaign.…
Producer Sammy Nanwani has announced that his upcoming film, Jai Hind, Jai Sindh: A Love Story, will release in theatres in October 2026.The film is set during India’s Partition and follows a story of love, loss, and hope.It traces the journey of people whose lives were changed by the event, while also highlighting the culture and heritage of the Sindhi community.Speaking about the film, Nanwani said the story was inspired by the experiences of his family members who lived through Partition. He said their memories of leaving their homes and starting life again inspired him to bring this story to…
Ohh My Dog, the upcoming film directed by Amit Rai, has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification with a U/A rating, though not without conditions. The board has asked the makers to carry out seven modifications before the film can be released in theatres.What the CBFC has flagged Among the changes ordered, references to brands including ‘Truecaller’ and ‘Dettol’ have been muted, as has a cuss word used in the film. A scene involving a dog has been shortened by two seconds, while a photo frame of Lord Hanuman appearing in another sequence has been blurred.The board…
Actress and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has criticised Delhi University’s advisory asking students and faculty members to stay away from the ongoing protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Sharing her views on social media, she argued that young people should be encouraged to exercise their right to speak instead of being discouraged from participating.The university’s advisory comes amid the continuing protests over irregularities in the education system, including the NEET paper leak controversy. Protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have expanded beyond Delhi to cities such as Mumbai and Bengaluru, with protesters demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education…
The excitement around Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Doomsday has officially gone beyond movie theatres, cementing its place as a true pop culture phenomenon. Following the record-breaking launch of the film’s explosive trailer, the Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) joined the conversation with a clever recreation of one of the trailer’s most talked-about moments.Referencing the emotional reunion between Thor and Steve Rogers from the Avengers: Doomsday trailer, IRCTC reimagined the scene with a witty travel twist. The post was captioned, “Some heroes save the world. Others save the group trip,” encouraging users to book their train tickets through the platform…
Actress and environmental activist Dia Mirza has once again voiced her support for the students protesting at Jantar Mantar, this time responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first public statement on the ongoing agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak.A day after the Prime Minister shared a video message on social media addressing the issue, Dia took to Instagram to express her disappointment with his remarks. In his video, PM Modi assured that strict action would be taken against those responsible for the alleged paper leak. However, his message did not touch upon several issues that have remained at the…
Yash Raj Films has officially locked March 26, 2027, which falls on Good Friday, as the theatrical release date for director Ali Abbas Zafar’s upcoming untitled romantic action drama. The announcement marks a major calendar slot for the project produced by Aditya Chopra. The film features Ahaan Panday and Sharvari in the lead roles, alongside Aaishvary Thackeray and Bobby Deol. It continues the successful working relationship between Chopra and Zafar.Fifth Collaboration Between Aditya Chopra and Ali Abbas Zafar This marks the fifth producer-director pairing for Aditya Chopra and Ali Abbas Zafar. Their earlier films together include Mere Brother Ki Dulhan,…