Mark Nawaqanitawase has capped off his rugby league career in spectacular fashion, scoring two tries to help the Sydney Roosters defeat the Newcastle Knights in the National Rugby League Premiership Grand Final. The dual-code international crossed once in each half as the Roosters ended Newcastle’s fairytale title run in front of a crowd of 80,814 at Stadium Australia. Nawaqanitawase joined the Roosters in 2024 after spending four seasons in rugby union with the New South Wales Waratahs. The move proved to be a successful one, with the Fijian-born flyer playing a key role in helping the club secure the premiership…
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Karan Johar is going big with the theatrical slate of his banner, Dharma Productions, venturing into uncharted territories. It seems that the maverick producer has his mind focused on big-ticket feature films for 2028, and the production work is going on in full swing. A reliable trade source shares, “Karan Johar is all set to take 3 big-budget films on floors in 2027, starting with RN Kao, followed by Gadadhari Bheem and Radha Krishna. While RN Kao is an epic espionage film based on the founder of R&AW, Gadadhari Bheem is a modern-day superhero film based on the characters of…
A fire broke out at Film City in Mumbai on Monday, with videos of the incident circulating on social media and raising concerns about the safety of teams working at the location. The fire reportedly broke out near the sets of Pati Patni Aur Panga and MTV Hustle 5. Both the teams have confirmed the incident and said that there were no casualties and everyone was safe.A source from the Pati Patni Aur Panga set confirmed that the fire occurred outside the shooting area and clarified that there was no ongoing shoot at the time. “Yes, there was a fire…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Inshallah was among the films that generated considerable interest when it was announced in 2019. The project was set to feature Alia Bhatt and Salman Khan in the lead roles, marking Bhansali’s collaboration with both actors. However, the film was eventually shelved after Salman Khan reportedly opted out of the project shortly before the shoot was scheduled to begin.Bhansali subsequently moved ahead with Gangubai Kathiawadi, starring Alia Bhatt. The film went on to receive critical recognition, with Alia winning the National Award for Best Actress for her performance. The filmmaker and actress are now collaborating once again…
The wait for Tu Hai Meri Kiran is set to get more interesting as the trailer of the upcoming romantic thriller will be unveiled tomorrow. Starring real-life couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, the film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 23, 2026.The upcoming film brings together romance, mystery and suspense, while keeping its central storyline largely under wraps. The trailer is expected to offer a closer look at the characters played by Sonakshi and Zaheer and provide more clues about the mystery at the heart of the story. Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal explore love and obsession…
Australia is putting new money into the Pacific’s transition to clean energy, with a seven-million-dollar commitment announced as Fiji hosts the Pre-COP31 meeting in Nadi. Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen says the funding is part of practical support for Pacific countries as they work to reduce their dependence on imported fossil fuels. He says clean energy is not only about reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “For small island developing states, it is about energy security. It is about economic resilience. And ending our costly dependence on imported fuels,” Bowen said. The announcement comes as fuel prices and…
Persons with disabilities across the Pacific are calling for their voices to be included in climate change decisions, with the Pacific Disability Forum saying they continue to face greater barriers as the region deals with the impacts of the climate crisis. Pacific Disability Forum CEO Sainimili Tawake says persons with disabilities must not only be included in discussions but recognised as leaders and contributors to climate action. Speaking to the media at Pre-COP31 in Nadi, Tawake says disability must be mainstreamed into climate policies, loss and damage frameworks and climate financing. “Without disability justice there will be no climate justice,”…
For Lavenia Naivalu, the impacts of climate change are no longer something being discussed from a distance. The Mata ni Tikina of Nacula in the Yasawa Islands says rising seas, stronger storms, declining fish stocks and saltwater intrusion are already affecting communities and threatening places of cultural significance. Speaking at Pre-COP31, Naivalu carried the concerns of her community to global climate representatives, calling for greater recognition of traditional knowledge and community-led conservation. “The sea is moving closer to our homes. Storms are stronger. Fish are harder to find. Salt water reaches our gardens.” She says some of the impacts are…
Actress Rakul Preet Singh has broken her silence following reports about Income Tax Department searches carried out in Mumbai in connection with an ongoing probe into suspected financial irregularities in the film industry. In her first statement on the matter, Rakul has denied any involvement in illegal foreign remittances and said that the search was not related to her. Rakul Preet Singh denies involvement Addressing the reports, Rakul said that she wanted to clarify her position and objected to what she described as unverified and sensationalised coverage. “It’s heartbreaking to see that there’s a growing trend amongst the self styled…
Filmmaker Abhishek Varman, known for helming major studio productions like 2 States and Kalank, is reportedly set to step into uncharted cinematic territory. In an ambitious leap into large-scale visual storytelling, the director is said to be bringing a rooted Indian superhero spectacle to the big screen, titled Gadadhari Bheem which is expected to be produced by Dharma Productions.According to industry sources, the film is envisioned as a one-of-a-kind superhero narrative that draws its core lore directly from Indian mythology while remaining firmly anchored in the contemporary world. Mounted on a massive scale, the high-concept project is said to blend ancient…