Latest news with #FFI
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
He couldn't save his sister, so he chose to help needy
1 2 Chappra: Mantu Kumar Yadav (29) from Harpur Jaan village under Mashrakh police station area in Saran district has devoted his life to selfless service. Guided by the belief that selfishness is immoral and unselfishness is moral, Mantu has made compassion his life's mission. The eldest among four siblings, Mantu remains a bachelor and dedicates his time to educating underprivileged children through an institution he runs in Chhapra called Diksha School. A recipient of the Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme (NSS) award, Mantu was felicitated by the then President, Pranab Mukherjee, on Nov 19, 2015, for his exemplary work as an NSS cadet of Jai Prakash University. Driven by a deep urge to serve society, Mantu formed a group of like-minded youths called 'Face of Future India' (FFI), a name he chose to reflect his vision of the nation's future — ethical, compassionate, and youth-led. His commitment to this ideal intensified after a personal tragedy when he was unable to arrange blood for his sister during a medical emergency. Since then, Mantu has donated blood 34 times and inspired many others to become regular donors. He credits the then SP Har Kishore Ray, for supporting his early initiatives. Mantu has also been the driving force behind organising national-level youth festivals in Chhapra every year since 2019, continuing through to 2025. These festivals are more than cultural events; they are platforms for unity, leadership, and exchange of ideas among young minds from across the country. One such notable edition was held in 2022, where Supreme Court advocate Seema Samridhi, who had fought the Nirbhaya case, participated. Mantu's work, however, extends far beyond festivals and blood donation. On July 9, during a visit to sadar hospital in Chhapra, he noticed a woman lying in the vehicle parking area, her legs having blood stains. Initially thinking she might be dead or mentally ill, he was surprised when the woman, Lalsa aged over 30, narrated her story. A resident of Brahampur overbridge area, she had eloped with a man from her neighbourhood years ago. After his sudden death, neither her in-laws nor her own family accepted her back. Homeless and abandoned, she found herself with no help or support. Mantu called the women's helpline but received no response. Undeterred, he contacted Saran SSP Kumar Ashish, Sadar SDO Nitesh, and a few journalists. These efforts bore fruit, and she was admitted to the "one stop centre" under the Women and Child Development Corporation. Blood was needed urgently, and both Mantu and FFI member Arpita donated blood to save her. In another act of kindness, Mantu helped a woman named Amina who had been released from Chhapra jail a few years ago but was left alone with no one to receive her. Mantu and his FFI team spoke to her, learned about her family, and arranged to bring her brother to Chhapra. They even provided train tickets for both her brother's arrival and their return journey, ensuring she could reunite with her family. Such stories of selfless intervention are not exceptions but rather the essence of Mantu's daily life. He does not seek praise or rewards; he simply believes in doing what he would want someone to do for his own family if they were in need.
IOL News
a day ago
- IOL News
Seeking justice: The Bell family's fight after Paige's murder aboard a luxury yacht
Paige Bell's body was discovered half-nude and severely injured in the engine room of the Far From It (FFI) yacht in the Bahamas. The family of 20-year-old South African Paige Bell has travelled to the Bahamas to seek justice for their daughter, who was murdered aboard the luxury superyacht where she worked as a stewardess. Bell was found half-nude and severely injured in the engine room of the Far From It (FFI) yacht. In a joint statement from the family and the yacht, Bell was described as having been full of life and hope. "On behalf of the Bell family and the FFI team, we are at a loss for words to fully express our gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love and support shown on July 14. Paige was a beautiful, bold, and fiery spirit - a true firecracker. "Your tribute, unity, and love honoured Paige in a way that she would have absolutely adored. There is no doubt she would have been ecstatic to know that her yachting family around the world celebrated with her." Brigido Munoz, a 39-year-old Mexican man who was a fellow crew member and worked as an engineer, is accused of her murder. He appeared before a court in the Bahamian capital, Nassau, yesterday. He did not have to enter a plea, and his bail application was rejected. The suspected murderer is scheduled to appear in court again on November 20. In court, shocking facts about the alleged attack emerged.
IOL News
2 days ago
- IOL News
Justice for Paige Bell: Family seeks answers after tragic superyacht murder
Paige Bell, the 20-year-old South African woman who was murdered aboard a luxury superyacht where she worked as a stewardess, would have turned 21 on Monday. Her family has now gone to the Bahamas to seek justice for their daughter. On July 3, Bell was discovered half-nude and severely injured in the engine room of the Far From It (FFI) yacht in the Bahamas. In a joint statement from the family and the yacht, Bell was described as having been full of life and hope: "On behalf of the Bell family and the FFI team, we are at a loss for words to fully express our gratitude for the incredible outpouring of love and support shown on July 14th. Paige was a beautiful, bold, and fiery spirit - a true firecracker. "Your tribute, unity, and love honoured Paige in a way that she would have absolutely adored. There is no doubt she would have been ecstatic to know that her yachting family around the world celebrated with her." Brigido Munoz, a 39-year-old Mexican man who was a fellow crew member and worked as an engineer, is accused of her murder. He appeared before a court in the Bahamian capital, Nassau, on Wednesday. He did not have to enter a plea, and his bail application was rejected. The suspected murderer is scheduled to appear in court again on November 20. In court, shocking facts about the alleged attack emerged.
India.com
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Not Shah Rukh Khan, this superstar was supposed to feature with Aishwarya Rai in iconic scene of..., he is...
In the early 2000s, a film arrived that blended grandeur, emotion, and star power like never before. With a magnetic lead pair whose chemistry lit up the screen, the story unfolded across generations, bound by love, duty, and heartbreak. Supported by some of the industry's most iconic performers, this cinematic saga became more than just a film, it became an emotion for its audience. Released in 2002, the movie didn't just offer a narrative but created unforgettable moments, dialogues, and visuals that still resonate. The 2002 Iconic Film Devdas Here we are talking about drama romance 'Devdas,' which is counted among iconic films and its evergreen songs are hummed by people of every generation. Shah Rukh and Aishwarya left their mark with their sizzling chemistry in the film. Especially in the song More Piya. However, the surprising thing is that in one of the most beautiful scenes of that song, Aishwarya was with Salman Khan and not SRK. How Salman Khan Became Part Of Devdas Salman Khan was present on the sets of Devdas even after his break-up with Aishwarya Rai. After acting in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, an intense and turbulent relationship began between Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai. Bollywood film critic Anupama Chopra has mentioned an incident that happened on the sets involving Salman and Aishwarya in her book King of Bollywood: Shahrukh Khan and the Seductive World of Indian Cinema. In her book, Anupama said that on the day Shah Rukh and Aishwarya were shooting for the song 'More Piya,' Salman was present on the set. In one scene, 'Devdas' had to remove a thorn from 'Paro's' feet. It was a romantic scene, which was filmed very beautifully. This particular shot was a close-up shot, in which the faces of both the stars were not visible. When Shah Rukh and Aishwarya were shooting this scene, Salman went ahead and started showing Shah Rukh how to do it. Aishwarya Rai and Salman Khan's Last On-Screen Appearance Meanwhile, Sanjay Leela Bhansali kept the camera rolling while Salman was removing the thorn from Aishwarya aka 'Paro's' feet. The moment was adorable as it was the last time the ex-couple of Bollywood was together on the sets. Meanwhile, a close-up shot of Salman and Aishwarya made it to the final cut of the film and it was the last time they were seen together on screen, albeit for a few seconds of the song. Devdas was selected as India's entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 75th Academy Awards. It was picked by the Film Federation of India (FFI) instead of the fantasy movie Agni Varsha, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…, Mondo Meyer Upakhyan, Saanjhbatir Roopkathara, Kannathil Muthamittal, and The Legend of Bhagat Singh.
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Is The Market Rewarding FFI Holdings Limited (ASX:FFI) With A Negative Sentiment As A Result Of Its Mixed Fundamentals?
FFI Holdings (ASX:FFI) has had a rough month with its share price down 1.2%. It seems that the market might have completely ignored the positive aspects of the company's fundamentals and decided to weigh-in more on the negative aspects. Fundamentals usually dictate market outcomes so it makes sense to study the company's financials. In this article, we decided to focus on FFI Holdings' ROE. Return on equity or ROE is a key measure used to assess how efficiently a company's management is utilizing the company's capital. Put another way, it reveals the company's success at turning shareholder investments into profits. We've found 21 US stocks that are forecast to pay a dividend yield of over 6% next year. See the full list for free. The formula for return on equity is: Return on Equity = Net Profit (from continuing operations) ÷ Shareholders' Equity So, based on the above formula, the ROE for FFI Holdings is: 4.1% = AU$1.9m ÷ AU$45m (Based on the trailing twelve months to December 2024). The 'return' is the yearly profit. Another way to think of that is that for every A$1 worth of equity, the company was able to earn A$0.04 in profit. View our latest analysis for FFI Holdings We have already established that ROE serves as an efficient profit-generating gauge for a company's future earnings. Depending on how much of these profits the company reinvests or "retains", and how effectively it does so, we are then able to assess a company's earnings growth potential. Assuming everything else remains unchanged, the higher the ROE and profit retention, the higher the growth rate of a company compared to companies that don't necessarily bear these characteristics. It is quite clear that FFI Holdings' ROE is rather low. Not just that, even compared to the industry average of 6.6%, the company's ROE is entirely unremarkable. Given the circumstances, the significant decline in net income by 22% seen by FFI Holdings over the last five years is not surprising. However, there could also be other factors causing the earnings to decline. Such as - low earnings retention or poor allocation of capital. However, when we compared FFI Holdings' growth with the industry we found that while the company's earnings have been shrinking, the industry has seen an earnings growth of 2.2% in the same period. This is quite worrisome. Earnings growth is an important metric to consider when valuing a stock. The investor should try to establish if the expected growth or decline in earnings, whichever the case may be, is priced in. Doing so will help them establish if the stock's future looks promising or ominous. Is FFI fairly valued? This infographic on the company's intrinsic value has everything you need to know. In spite of a normal three-year median payout ratio of 46% (that is, a retention ratio of 54%), the fact that FFI Holdings' earnings have shrunk is quite puzzling. So there could be some other explanations in that regard. For instance, the company's business may be deteriorating. Moreover, FFI Holdings has been paying dividends for at least ten years or more suggesting that management must have perceived that the shareholders prefer dividends over earnings growth. On the whole, we feel that the performance shown by FFI Holdings can be open to many interpretations. While the company does have a high rate of profit retention, its low rate of return is probably hampering its earnings growth. Wrapping up, we would proceed with caution with this company and one way of doing that would be to look at the risk profile of the business. You can see the 4 risks we have identified for FFI Holdings by visiting our risks dashboard for free on our platform here. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
