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Actor Chandrachur Singh has approached the police over a long-running family inheritance dispute, alleging that his grandfather’s will was forged to prevent his late father from receiving his rightful share of the family property. According to PTI, Singh has named his aunt Gaytri Devi, two cousins and four other family members in the FIR.The complaint was registered at Rorawar police station in Aligarh on Friday. Singh has alleged that the signature of his grandfather, Thakur Harender Pal Singh, was forged on a will in 1997, at a time when his grandfather was seriously unwell and, according to the actor, was…

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The Hibiscus Festival is proving to be a profitable opportunity for local businesses, with Fragrance Gallery recording strong sales as thousands of people make their way through Suva during the week-long celebration. The perfume retailer said it is meeting its daily sales target of $1,000, driven by increased customer traffic and growing interest in its range of pure perfumes. Shop attendant Marika Latabua explained that business has picked up significantly since the festival began, with the increased number of people in the city providing a valuable opportunity to attract new and returning customers. The perfumes, sourced all the way from…

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Amid the crowds and colourful food stalls at Albert Park, Litiana Ratavoka Enterprises is turning the Hibiscus Festival into an opportunity to support a family dream—raising $4,500 towards their 14-year-old granddaughter’s Grasshopper Tour to New Zealand in October. For 62 year old Litiana Ratavoka, the Hibiscus Festival is a new beginning, as this is the first time her family has operated a stall at the event. Ratavoka said they are helping her granddaughter to explore the world as it is important, especially at a time when young people face many social challenges.  She said the experience has been a positive…

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The Constitution Review Commission Report and Draft Constitution will now proceed through government and parliamentary processes following the completion of the Commission’s mandate. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is expected to table the Report in Cabinet for deliberation before it proceeds to Parliament in accordance with the Constitution and relevant government processes. Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga has clarified that the formal submission of the Report does not mean its recommendations or the Draft Constitution have been adopted or approved by government. “The Report represents the independent work of the Constitutional Review Commission following an extensive nationwide consultation…

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More cultural and creative workshops are being encouraged in Fiji to help preserve traditional skills while bringing people from different communities together. The call comes following the conclusion of a craft workshop organised by the High Commission of India through the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre, in collaboration with the University of Fiji and supported by the Suva Multicultural Centre. The programme brought together children, adults and parents during the school holidays to learn Indian and Fijian art forms. High Commissioner of India to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, says the initiative was designed to create a space where people could learn from…

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