Awards

Emotional Tribute at 2025 Golden Melody Awards: Khalil Fong’s Legacy Celebrated with Posthumous Honor

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Taipei, Taiwan — The Golden Melody Awards, celebrated as the “Grammy Awards of Asia,” returned to the Taipei Arena, highlighting outstanding achievements in the Mandarin music industry. One of the evening’s most touching moments was the posthumous Jury Award given to celebrated singer-songwriter Khalil Fong for his last album, “Dreamer.” Fong, who passed away in February at the age of 41 from an undisclosed illness, is revered for his unique contributions to contemporary Mando-pop, R&B, and soul music. During the ceremony, members of the Khalil Fong Trust accepted the award on his behalf, honoring his … Read more

Celebrating Design with a Heart: ArchitectureAu Awards Recognize Innovative Solutions for Homelessness and Indigenous Injustice

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Sydney, Australia – The ArchitectureAu Award for Social Impact has reached its third edition, highlighting projects that exemplify the concept of “good design, doing good.” This initiative seeks to curtail the ongoing challenge of measuring social impact while showcasing the powerful ways architecture can contribute to societal advancement. This year’s awards saw two joint winners addressing significant social issues: Habilis, designed by Collins and Turner, focuses on chronic homelessness, while the Munarra Centre for Regional Excellence, crafted by ARM Architecture, aims to confront historical injustices and current inequalities affecting Indigenous Australians. Both projects underscore a … Read more

Court Awards Hasin Jahan ₹4 Lakh Monthly Alimony from Cricketer Mohammed Shami, Ending Years of Legal Struggles

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Kolkata, India — A significant ruling in an ongoing family court dispute has been handed down, granting Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami, a monthly alimony of ₹4 lakh. Jahan has faced legal challenges since 2018 in her efforts to secure financial support for herself and their daughter. Imtiaz Ahmed, Jahan’s attorney, confirmed the details of the court’s decision, stating that Shami is required to pay ₹1.5 lakh per month to Jahan and ₹2.5 lakh for their daughter. This ruling was delivered by a bench led by Justice Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee … Read more

Dauphin County Jury Awards Former Harrisburg Dealership Owners $1.3 Million in Eminent Domain Case

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — A jury in Dauphin County recently ruled that the former owners of a car dealership are owed approximately $1.3 million in additional compensation following the city’s seizure of their property via eminent domain in 2019. This decision adds a significant financial burden to the city, which originally paid the dealership owners a lesser sum during the property acquisition process. The jury reached its conclusion on Thursday, determining that the city’s compensation did not accurately reflect the value of the property at the time of the seizure. Eminent domain is often utilized by … Read more