Arab Cinema shines at Cannes 2026 as Gulf Filmmakers lead major festival categories

Cannes Film Festival 2026: Arab Cinema shines at Cannes 2026 as Gulf Filmmakers lead major festival categories | World News

Arab Cinema’s biggest Cannes yet? Regional filmmakers shine across major festival sections / Image: File The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival 2026 is shaping up to be one of the strongest years yet for Arab and Middle Eastern cinema. From Palestinian and Moroccan stories to Egyptian industry collaborations and Iranian auteurs competing for…

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Develop industry centric curriculum, says CM at Bhonsala Def Univ

Develop industry centric curriculum, says CM at Bhonsala Def Univ | Nagpur News

Nagpur: “With significant investments in the defence sector and the development of three central defence corridors, there is a growing demand for skilled manpower. To meet this demand, Bhonsala Defence University must design a specialized curriculum,” said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis while speaking at an interactive session organised by the university on Saturday.Bhonsala Defence University,…

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Saudi Arabia warns drivers of up to SR900 fines for illegal car window tinting

Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia warns drivers of up to SR900 fines for illegal car window tinting | World News

Saudi Arabia reminds motorists to check window tinting rules / Image – file Saudi Arabia‘s General Traffic Department has issued a fresh warning to motorists, reminding drivers that violating the Kingdom’s vehicle window tinting regulations could result in fines ranging from SR500 to SR900.The reminder comes as authorities continue efforts to improve road safety and…

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Quote of the day by Malcolm X: “Usually when people are sad, they don't do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry…”

Quote of the day by Malcolm X: “Usually when people are sad, they don’t do anything. They just cry over their condition. But when they get angry…” |

Malcolm X (Image: Wikipedia) There is a photograph of Malcolm X that often circulates in books and archives; him mid-speech, eyes sharp, body angled forward slightly as if the words are pulling him ahead of himself. It is not a posture of calm reflection. It is urgency captured in stillness.That sense of urgency runs through…

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'Gukesh, how much Hindi do you know?': Divya Deshmukh, once his translator, pushes World Chess Champion out of top 10

‘Gukesh, how much Hindi do you know?’: Divya Deshmukh, once his translator, pushes World Chess Champion out of top 10 | Chess News

D Gukesh and Divya Deshmukh, once child prodigies, faced off in the classical chess format for the first time at the FIDE Grand Swiss. They played out a draw after 103 moves. NEW DELHI: Back in 2018, when Gukesh Dommaraju and Divya Deshmukh were barely 13, they shared more than just a chessboard.In a now-viral…

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Dubai launches first AI-powered smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates with 24/7 digital services

Dubai Smart Bus Station: Dubai launches first AI-powered smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates with 24/7 digital services | World News

Dubai introduces world’s first fully integrated AI smart bus station for commuters / Image: file Dubai has taken another major step in its smart mobility journey with the launch of its first fully integrated smart bus station at Mall of the Emirates. The new station, unveiled by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), combines artificial…

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British journalist claims he was offered chance to shoot civilians while visiting war zones

British journalist claims he was offered chance to shoot civilians while visiting war zones |

A British journalist has alleged that while travelling through conflict zones over the past two decades, he was offered the opportunity to shoot civilians, describing the practice as neither “dark tourism” nor adventurism, but “murder”. His claims sit alongside a separate, ongoing investigation in Italy into allegations that wealthy Westerners paid to shoot civilians during…

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Explained: How the Israel issue is splintering MAGA

Explained: How the Israel issue is splintering MAGA | World News

For nearly half a century, support for Israel was the closest thing the American right had to a theological constant. It bound together evangelical Christians, Cold War hawks, neoconservatives, and Republican donors into a durable, almost unexamined consensus. Donald Trump’s first term appeared to mark its triumph: Jerusalem recognised as Israel’s capital, the Abraham Accords…

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Too busy to see a doctor: Study reveals major gaps in eye care follow-ups in Telangana

Girl students to receive majority of gold medals at UPRTOU convocation | Prayagraj News

Prayagraj: The 20th convocation of Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Prayagraj on Sept 15 will feature the awarding of 27 gold medals. Notably, 15 of these will be awarded to female students, highlighting their academic excellence.The event will be presided over by governor and chancellor Anandiben Patel while Prof Uma Kanjilal, Vice Chancellor…

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