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Yahoo
3 days ago
- 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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.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.
Cision Canada
24-04-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Kaira Technologies announces PEAK Capital Partners' major investment: a game-changer in the financial services industry Français
MONTREAL, April 24, 2025 /CNW/ - Kaira Technologies, a Quebec-based fintech specializing in digital financial coaching, announces a major milestone in its development with the entry of PEAK Capital Partners as a strategic shareholder. This funding will accelerate the company's growth nationwide and position Kaira as a leading force in financial wellness across Canada. "This investment reflects my deep belief: Canadians urgently need support to regain control of their financial health." stated Robert Frances, President of PEAK Capital Partners. In today's challenging economic environment, the need for accessible financial guidance has never been greater. In 2025, more than 80% of Canadians still lack access financial planning, leaving them alone to navigate crucial financial decisions. That's exactly the issue Kaira Technologies, founded in 2018, is addressing. With an AI-powered digital platform, Kaira offers budget coaching and affordable, human financial planning — for employers, institutions and individuals. "We are building the missing tool Canadians need to navigate their financial lives with confidence. This investment is a key lever to accelerate our impact" said Eric Mac Nicoll, CEO of Kaira. This strategic funding will enable Kaira to accelerate its technology development, expand its service offering, and scale its team to deploy the platform across the country, while maintaining the highest standards in security, quality, and accessibility. "This strategic investment empowers us to increase our reach, strengthen our team, and deliver on our business goals" noted Mario Vachon, CFO of Kaira. About Kaira Technologies Kaira is a Quebec-based financial technology company whose mission is to transform access to financial guidance through artificial intelligence. Its platform helps employers, institutions, and individuals improve Canadians' financial wellness in a simple, proactive, and inclusive way. For more information, visit About PEAK Capital Partners PEAK Capital Partners is a private investment firm dedicated to creating long-term value by supporting companies that help Canadians make better use of their money. Through its primary operating subsidiary, PEAK Financial Group, and affiliated entities, PEAK Capital Partners empowers independent financial professionals with the tools, technology, and freedom to best serve Canadian investors from coast to coast. For more information, visit
