A New Zealand sailor spent years living alone on a remote Cook Islands atoll across three separate stays; a year after his final stay ended, Suwarrow was declared a national park

Tom Neale on Suwarrow: Highlights the story’s main protagonist living his solitary life on the remote Cook Islands atoll. A remote Pacific atoll that was once the solitary kingdom of a New Zealand sailor has secured a lasting future, transforming from a hermit’s retreat into the first conservation sanctuary in the Cook Islands. Suwarrow, an…

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EPFO delayed a retiree’s Rs 14.06 lakh PF claim by 35 days, citing a missing document; consumer court rejects defence and orders 6% interest

The commission held that the EPFO was required to process and settle the claim within the prescribed period. (Image for representative purpose only) Your provident fund savings are your retirement corpus. In one case of what the consumer court saw as a delay in disbursal of claim amount, retiree has been awarded a 6% interest…

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CBFC refuses to clear Oscar-nominated ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ over India-Israel relationship; Shashi Tharoor says ‘That’s pretty disgraceful’ |

The Indian theatrical release of the Oscar-nominated film ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ has reportedly been blocked by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). According to the latest reports, the board halted the film’s planned release citing ‘political relationships’ behind the decision.According to a report on Variety, the film’s distributor, Manoj Nandwana, revealed that…

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Jada Pinkett Smith Quote: Quote of the day by Jada Pinkett Smith: ‘It’s not about NOT being scared when you need to move past fear…do it anyway, even if you don’t think you can,’ how Smith redefines what it means to truly be brave | English Movie News

Quote of the day by Jada Pinkett Smith: ‘It’s not about NOT being scared when you need to move past fear…do it anyway, even if you don’t think you can,’ how Smith redefines what it means to truly be brave How many times have you postponed a goal while waiting for the “right moment” —…

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Pawan Kalyan turns 55; PM Narendra Modi calls him ‘widely respected’; actor’s wife Anna Konidala shares special tribute | Telugu Movie News

Pawan Kalyan turns 55; PM Narendra Modi calls him ‘widely respected’. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and actor Pawan Kalyan turned 55 on Wednesday. His birthday prompted greetings from political leaders, colleagues and family members.Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among those who wished Pawan Kalyan. He highlighted the actor-politician’s contribution to the NDA government in…

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Hajj 2026 Rules: Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj 2026 rules; violators may face SAR20,000 fine, deportation and 10-year entry ban | World News

Saudi Arabia cracks down on illegal Hajj with SAR100,000 fines and deportation rules / Image: file Saudi Arabia has announced strict new penalties for residents and visitors who attempt to perform Hajj without an official permit, as authorities intensify efforts to control overcrowding and improve pilgrim safety during Hajj 1447 AH.The Saudi Ministry of Interior…

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Jacqueline Fernandez: ED rejects Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea, tells court she was an ‘active participant’ in Rs 200 crore money laundering case | Hindi Movie News

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday opposed actor Jacqueline Fernandez’s plea seeking to turn approver in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Fernandez had approached the court last month with an application seeking approver status in the case, where Chandrashekhar is the prime accused. The actor has been…

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Perfect 5-0! Indian boxers storm into CWG 2026 finals after dominant semifinal sweep | Commonwealth Games News

India’s Arundhati Choudhary celebrates after defeating Wales’ Rosie Eccles. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s boxing contingent continued its sensational run at the Commonwealth Games 2026, producing a flawless 5-0 record in the semifinals on Friday as Arundhati Choudhary, Jaismine Lamboria, Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal and Jadumani Singh all booked their places in the gold medal…

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‘How to have financially strong airlines,’ India finally begins to figure out | India News

NEW DELHI: The ongoing West Asia crisis could pave the way for long-awaited reforms for India to have financially viable airlines and a sustainable aviation sector. The Union aviation ministry has “initiated a study on financially stressed airlines in India to assess structural challenges and identify measures to improve sector resilience.” It has asked airlines…

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