Entertainment

Akshay Kumar donates Rs. 1.21 crore for Haji Ali Dargah renovation ahead of Khel Khel Mein release

In a heartwarming gesture, Akshay Kumar, reportedly, donated Rs 1.21 crore towards the renovation of a section of the Haji Ali Dargah. According to a statement by Mohammad Ahmed Taher, the administrative officer of the Haji Ali Trust, Akshay has taken responsibility for the renovation work. The Trust also honored the actor for his generous contribution.

August 9, 2024 10:40 am
 

News

MPs told to take disputes to court

Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has firmly upheld his authority, stating that any Member of Parliament questioning his decisions should seek redress in court.

August 9, 2024 10:40 am
 

Schools Rugby

Learning experience for Votualevu

Raluve Trophy first-timers Votualevu College went down in a tough match to Adi Cakobau School in the Under 16 quarter-final.

August 9, 2024 10:39 am
 

News

Nematode concerns impact Ginger trade

Local exporters face ongoing difficulties in accessing the Australian market for fresh ginger due to concerns over nematode risks associated with Fiji-grown produce.

August 9, 2024 10:30 am
 

World

Russia battles Ukrainian troops for third day after shock incursion

Russian forces were battling Ukrainian troops for a third day on Thursday after they smashed through the Russian border in the Kursk region, an audacious attack on the world’s biggest nuclear power that has forced Moscow to call in reserves.

August 9, 2024 10:30 am
 

News

Vuma project under government review

The iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu has assured that the Vuma housing project in Ovalau is under active consideration.

August 9, 2024 10:20 am
 

Business

Pacific markets GM appointed

BSP Financial Group Limited has announced the appointment of Paul Black as the new General Manager for its Pacific Markets operations.

August 9, 2024 10:20 am
 

Rugby

Gibbes new forwards coach for Drua

Former Hurricanes assistant coach Chris Gibbes has been announced as the new forwards coach for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Men’s team.

August 9, 2024 10:03 am
 

Basketball

U.S. to take on France in Paris dream final after close call

The United States kept the dream alive with a stirring fourth quarter rally to tame feisty Serbia 95-91 on Friday and move into the Paris Olympics men’s basketball gold medal final against France.

August 9, 2024 9:47 am
 

Entertainment

Philippe Petit recreates high-wire walk between World Trade Center’s twin towers on 50th anniversary

Fifty years after his iconic high-wire walk between the twin towers of New York’s World Trade Center, Philippe Petit recreated the death-defying stunt with a performance about 7 miles north of the Trade Center at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine.

August 9, 2024 9:20 am
 

World

UK riots halted by police, communities but country remains on alert

British police remained on alert on Thursday after a heavy security presence, rapid arrests and displays of unity by people across Britain on Wednesday prevented a repeat of widespread rioting involving racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants.

August 9, 2024 9:18 am
 

Entertainment

Romulus’ actors battled lifelike creatures to bring the film back to its horror roots

While filming “Alien: Romulus,” Cailee Spaeny didn’t have to dig too deep to muster up sheer terror. She was often facing off against real creatures on set — or as close to real as they could get.

August 9, 2024 8:50 am

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