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Deccan Herald
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
From Geet, Aisha to Kaira: 5 Female characters who felt just like us
Alia Bhatt as Kaira in Dear Ali Khan as Chumki in Metro... In Kapoor as Tinni in Tu Jhoothi Main (Priyanka Chopra) in Dil Dhadakne Kapoor Khan as Geet in Jab We Met
The Citizen
04-07-2025
- General
- The Citizen
New Jerusalem seeks generous support this Mandela Month
This Mandela Month, the New Jerusalem Children's Home stands at the forefront of a powerful wave of generous donations, already propelled by a heartfelt contribution from Hyde Johannesburg Hotel Rosebank. As a long-established sanctuary for vulnerable children, the home provides essential love, shelter, and education. Read more: 67 Blankets and Cedar Lakes Estate donates blankets to New Jerusalem Children's Home However, with only 80 out of 120 children currently receiving funding from the Department of Social Development, the home faces significant challenges in meeting the increasing needs of its residents. Hopkins Kaira, the home's marketing manager, emphasised the importance of support during Mandela Month—a time when organisations and individuals mobilise resources to give back. 'In this month, we see many people and organisations stepping forward to help,' said Kaira. 'The home has expanded, and so have the needs—maintenance, school materials, uniforms, and everyday essentials, among others. The children deserve a safe and nurturing environment, and these donations directly contribute to that.' The home's wishlist for this Mandela Month is extensive and includes storybooks, fencing, gates, dustbins, furniture, paint, toiletries, food, cleaning supplies, and more. Moreover, volunteers are essential to the cause and are encouraged to lend their time and skills. 'Tasks like weed removal behind the centre and outdoor maintenance are crucial for creating a welcoming environment for our children,' Hopkins added. He also highlighted that the classroom project now only requires painting. Tshepiso Mofokeng from the Hyde Johannesburg Hotel noted the impactful early donation made on July 4, which effectively kicked off the month of giving. He said donating is part of their ethos, and they seized the opportunity to contribute well ahead of Mandela Day on July 18. 'New Jerusalem was introduced to us by one of our colleagues, who has been working closely with the home…We partnered with them in 2023 and have been consistently donating food. It's a heartwarming initiative, allowing us to engage with the children directly,' said Mofokeng. Those wishing to support the New Jerusalem Children's Home can reach out via 010 224 0458 or 082 732 7832, or email [email protected] or [email protected]. Read Midrand Reporter for more. Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts! At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
09-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Urgent community support needed to complete classroom project at New Jerusalem Children's Home
The New Jerusalem Children's Home's additional classroom project is currently on hold due to a lack of funds. The home is in the final stages of constructing new classrooms to better accommodate its learners, but it requires community support to complete the essential finishing touches. Most of the work has been completed, including painting, window installation, and fencing, to name a few, however, the tiling and ceiling installations remain unfinished, and funding is needed to complete these remaining tasks. Also read: CRC Cares Charity Fun Run comes to Midrand This non-profit organisation provides shelter and care for more than 120 children who have been abandoned, abused, or traumatised. Earlier this year, the home began an expansion project to address overcrowding in its existing classrooms and to create a more conducive learning environment. Currently, there are eight classrooms, and the home has started building three new ones specifically for grades 9 and 11, and Afrikaans language learners. Hopkins Kaira, the marketing manager of the home, emphasised the importance of these new classrooms. 'These new rooms will be essential for the learners, as they deserve to study in a welcoming environment that is not overcrowded,' said Kaira. Also read: Local ANC branch donates school shoes and sanitary pads to Noordwyk Primary 'We've already completed the painting, window installations, and fencing for the three new classrooms. The only remaining tasks are the ceiling and tiling, which are preventing us from moving the learners into their dedicated space.' He explained that the current setup, where Grade 10 and 11 classes were combined, was not ideal, and completing the new classrooms would significantly enhance the learning experience. Read more: Attacq Foundation launches Building Brilliance, Block by Block to renovate classrooms at Phuthumani Primary School To help the home reach its goal of providing a better educational environment for the children, community donations are essential. Potential donors who are interested in supporting this cause can contact Hopkins Kaira directly at 063 633 0235 or via email at info@ Follow us on our Whatsapp channel, Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and inspiration! Have a story idea? We'd love to hear from you – join our WhatsApp group and share your thoughts!
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Kaimuki residents are calling for ‘monster home' to be torn down
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Kaimuki residents have had it with a monster home at 3615 Sierra Dr. 'It's really just a disguised apartment house with inadequate parking so as a nearby resident I think it really should just be torn down,' one Kaimuki resident said. How can Honolulu get rid of monster homes? 'Clearly from the get go, you could tell it was in violation,' another Kaimuki resident named Kaira said. 'Can it get torn down?' The Department of Planning and Permitting revoked the building permit for 3615 Sierra Dr. three years ago after discrepancies were found with what was being built and the floor plans submitted to DPP, which shut down construction. Then in 2024, an appeal to the building board was also denied. According to DPP, the property owner has since filed building permit applications to comply with the ordinance, which DPP said are under review. No word on how long that will take. 'The owner must pay a triple fee penalty for the permit, and possibly remove any portions of the work that do not comply with the monster homes ordinance,' DPP said. 'They have also suffered losses to time and money spent on the original permit, and the non-use of the current, incomplete structure.'DPP also said it has been cracking down on monster homes thanks to new laws and measures. Since 2022, DPP stated it has revoked 17 building permits. City Council Chair Tommy Waters is also pushing Bill 33, which would make it easier for DPP to enforce the laws and hold violators responsible. Meanwhile, residents are still left living next to this half-constructed monstrosity. They said it's a magnet for illegal activity and an eyesore. 'I don't think you can let these houses just sit there derelict indefinitely,' Kaimuki resident Elaine Evans said. 'Unfortunately this monster home is very visible, that's the problem,' a resident named Daniel added. 'And I got to say it's just ugly.' Check out more news from around Hawaii Honolulu City Council will be discussing Bill 33 at its meeting on May 29. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Pink Villa
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Solo but not sorry: 7 Bollywood movies that celebrate singlehood
In a world that often glorifies love and companionship, Bollywood is slowly shifting the lens. Its leading ladies are no longer waiting for a Prince Charming to give their lives meaning. Instead, they're walking alone, confident, self-aware, and content. Films like Dear Zindagi and Piku offer a refreshing take on women who choose themselves first. These stories remind us that singlehood isn't a compromise; it's a choice, a space for growth, healing, and freedom. Dear Zindagi Alia Bhatt 's character Kaira in Dear Zindagi is young, ambitious, and emotionally tangled. As she juggles career struggles and failed relationships, the film zooms in on something Bollywood rarely explores—mental health. Enter Shah Rukh Khan as Dr. Jehangir, her therapist, who doesn't swoop in as a romantic hero but as someone who helps her understand herself. What stands out is that Kaira doesn't find closure in a new romance. She finds it within. Her singlehood isn't painted in grey—it's full of color, hope, and clarity. It's a reminder that being alone can also be healing, even empowering. Piku Deepika Padukone 's Piku lives life on her own terms. She juggles her demanding job and her aging father's needs with quiet strength. She's not searching for a partner. She's not portrayed as 'incomplete' without one. Instead, her character is built with depth, independence, and occasional emotional chaos—just like real women. Her equation with Irrfan Khan's Rana is beautifully subtle. There's mutual respect, some unspoken affection, but no desperate love story. Piku shows us that a woman's journey doesn't need to be validated by a man standing at the finish line. Sometimes, walking alone is the most dignified way forward. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara Though not centered on a woman's journey alone, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara presents a crucial perspective on love and timing through its characters. The film gently nudges us to slow down, live fully, and let things happen at their own pace. It tells us that love, when forced, loses its essence. Katrina Kaif 's Laila lives by that principle. She chooses the present, travels freely, loves fearlessly, and reminds us that you don't have to chase permanence. Sometimes, a moment of clarity on a beach in Spain is enough to change your life. It's not about having someone; it's about knowing yourself. Cocktail Cocktail dives into the complex layers of friendship and romantic confusion. But it's Veronica, played by Deepika Padukone, who steals the show. Bold, emotionally raw, and unapologetically herself, she's not your typical romantic heroine. She drinks, she parties, she feels too much, and when love isn't returned the way she gives it, she breaks but never loses herself. Veronica shows that being single doesn't mean being empty. It's her journey of heartbreak and eventual self-acceptance that makes Cocktail so powerful. She may not get the guy, but she finds something far more lasting: self-worth. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Karan Johar's Ae Dil Hai Mushkil is messy, emotional, and layered. But within all its heartache lies a strange comfort. The story follows Ayan (Ranbir Kapoor) and Alizeh (Anushka Sharma), two people who can't be what the other wants. What stands out, though, is how Alizeh never compromises her emotional boundaries. The film captures the confusion of loving someone who doesn't love you back—and the peace in accepting that. It might just make you feel grateful to be single. Because sometimes, loving yourself is safer than being stuck in one-sided love. Thappad In Thappad, Taapsee Pannu's Amrita is married and seems to have a settled life—until a single slap at a party changes everything. What follows isn't revenge, but self-realization. Amrita chooses to walk away from a toxic marriage, not out of anger, but out of self-respect. Her decision to file for divorce and raise her child alone is not portrayed as a tragedy but as a quiet revolution. Thappad powerfully shows that being single after a marriage doesn't equate to failure—it can be a fresh start. Her courage to leave makes it one of the strongest portrayals of emotional independence in recent cinema. Queen You can't talk about singlehood in Bollywood without mentioning Queen. Rani (Kangana Ranaut), jilted by her fiancé, chooses to go on her honeymoon alone. What begins as an escape becomes a journey of liberation. From Paris to Amsterdam, she unlearns fear and rediscovers herself. There's no romantic savior. No emotional dependence. Just a girl on the road, finding joy in the chaos. Rani doesn't return as someone who's 'better' for a man—she comes back as someone better for herself. These films don't treat singlehood as a temporary glitch in a woman's life. Instead, they celebrate it as a phase—or even a destination—filled with growth, agency, and peace. Whether it's a breakup, a divorce, or a conscious choice to stay single, the message is loud and clear: you can be whole all by yourself.
