Auckland City FC secured a record-extending 14th OFC Men’s Champions League title after defeating Solomon Islands side Central Coast FC 2-0 in the final at 4R Govind Park in Ba, Fiji. After a tightly contested and scoreless first half, Auckland City broke the deadlock in the 69th minute. Midfielder Michael De Heijer’s powerful shot was parried by goalkeeper Erick Wanega, allowing veteran striker Ryan De Vries to pounce on the rebound and tap home. The New Zealand champions doubled their advantage nine minutes later when substitute Ryan Watson surged down the right flank before delivering a pinpoint pass for Matt…
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Kartik Aaryan has undergone successful knee surgery after sustaining an injury while performing an action sequence on the set of his upcoming film. The actor has now returned home and is resting as he recovers from the injury.According to a spokesperson, “Kartik Aaryan sustained a knee injury while performing an action sequence on the set of his film. His surgery was completed successfully, and he is now back home, resting and recovering. He will be back on set soon.”The injury reportedly occurred while Kartik was shooting an action sequence for his upcoming project with filmmaker Kabir Khan. The film, which…
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is set to begin work on the much-awaited Madhubala biopic in September, soon after wrapping up his ongoing film Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The director is expected to complete the final leg of the film’s shoot at Royal Palms in Goregaon by the end of August.According to a report by Mid-Day, Bhansali will shoot the last song of Love & War at Royal Palms next week. Once the shoot is completed, the same location will reportedly undergo a transformation for the Madhubala biopic, which stars Sara Arjun in the lead…
Poonam Dhillon has been hospitalised at Lilavati Hospital in Mumbai after being diagnosed with dengue. The 64-year-old actor has reportedly been undergoing treatment at the hospital for several days and is currently recovering.Journalist Vickey Lalwani shared an update about Dhillon’s health on Instagram on August 22. He wrote, “Poonam Dhillon has been admitted to Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. The senior actress has been diagnosed with dengue and has been in the hospital for quite some days now.”Lalwani also revealed that he had contacted Dhillon on the morning of August 22 to enquire about her health. According to his update, the actress…
Aamir Khan is set to reunite with filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker for the upcoming sports drama Lalkaara, marking their first major collaboration since the acclaimed Lagaan. While their earlier association saw Khan portray Bhuvan, a spirited villager who leads his community in a cricket match against the British, his role in the new film is expected to be markedly different.According to an exclusive report by Filmfare, Khan has begun a major weight-loss programme as part of his preparation for Lalkaara. The physical transformation is reportedly an important aspect of the character, as the actor is set to portray a 25-year-old despite…
Bollywood playback singer Shantanu ‘Shaan’ Mukherjee and his wife Radhika Mukherjee have made a high-value addition to their real estate portfolio with the purchase of a luxury residence at Palmera in Bandra West. The couple has acquired a 6,300-square-foot home for Rs 48 crore in the upscale residential development. The transaction was registered on August 20, 2026, and was brokered by Propbay India LLP.The residence has been created by combining three separate apartments spread across approximately one-and-a-half floors on the 18th level of the tower. Shaan’s latest property acquisition also adds another chapter to his family’s long-standing association with Bandra.…
Alia Bhatt has reportedly begun work on Tumbbad 2, adding further anticipation around the upcoming sequel to the 2018 folk horror film. Bhatt, who was officially announced as part of the franchise in July, was recently spotted on the sets alongside the film’s team.Photos from the sets show Alia in a casual avatar. The actor was seen wearing an oversized striped shirt, with her hair tied back in a high ponytail, as she posed with members of the crew. According to reports, Bhatt visited the sets during the ongoing shooting schedule, which is said to include sequences set around a…
Actor Arjun Rampal has officially married his longtime partner Gabriella Demetriades in Goa. The couple, who have been together since 2018, registered their marriage at the Sub-Registrar’s office in Mapusa, North Goa, in the presence of close friends.According to PTI, Arjun and Gabriella completed the required marriage formalities at the office. The couple had earlier secured special permission from the Assistant Public Prosecutor of the local court to waive the mandatory 15-day waiting period between the first and second signatures required under Goa’s marriage laws.Sub-Registrar Suraj Vernekar confirmed that the marriage was registered under Goa’s Uniform Civil Code. Arjun and…
Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School held off a spirited second-half comeback from Lomary Secondary School to claim the Weet-Bix Raluve Under-18 title with a thrilling 13-12 victory at HFC Bank Stadium this afternoon. MGM dominated the opening half, targeting the breakdowns and using their physicality to put Lomary under pressure. Their strong start paid off as they raced to a 10-0 halftime lead. Lomary responded strongly after the break, crossing for two tries to close the gap and set up a tense finish. However, MGM’s defence stood firm in the closing stages, allowing them to hold on for a memorable…
Suva Grammar School are the new champions of the Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools Rugby Union (FSSRU) Super Deans Under-18 competition after defeating Lelean Memorial School 36-21 in a thrilling final at HFC Bank Stadium. Grammar made an explosive start, with number eight Avanua Tevita crossing for the opening try of the match to give his side a 5-0 lead. The SGS forward pack laid the platform for dominance as Viliame Daurua scored two first-half tries, both successfully converted, extending Grammar’s advantage to 19-0. Lelean fought back before halftime through halfback Ratu Apenisa Naivukitu, whose converted try reduced the deficit to…