Italian film about lorry driver wins in Rome fest
An Italian film about a lorry driver's travels across Europe has taken the top award of Best Film at the Rome Film Festival. Tir, by the Italian-Croatian director Alberto Fasulo, triumphed on Saturday, beating out a competition heavy on American films, including Spike Jonze's Her, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. The Best Actress Award went to Johansson, whose role in the film included only her voice. The Best Actor Award went to Matthew McConaughey for Dallas Buyers Club. Tir is the Italian word for a big rig. – AP
Sonakshi wants to star in remake of Rekha film
Sonakshi Sinha, who has made a mark for herself in Bollywood with masala movies such as Dabangg (2010) and Rowdy Rathore (2012), says she wants to play the veteran actress Rekha's role in the 1988 drama Khoon Bhari Maang. Sinha added that she's ready to experiment with future roles. "If a role comes to me and if I believe that I would be comfortable portraying it, I would love to do it," the 26-year-old actress said. "My father started off with a negative role and then he became a hero, so why not? I would like to do something like that, but I should like the script." – The National staff
Al Ruscio dies at 89
The veteran character actor Al Ruscio, who appeared in countless film, television and stage productions across half a century, has died at age 89, said his longtime manager, Judy Fox. Ruscio, who died on November 12 at his home in Encino, California, following declining health, appeared in films such as the Godfather, Part III and Guilty By Suspicion, and on some of the most memorable television shows, including Sea Hunt and Seinfeld. Ruscio also wrote a drama text called So Therefore … A Practical Guide for Actors and served on the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild. – AP
Munnabhai to return when Dutt is out of prison
Work on the third film in the Munnabhai franchise will begin once Sanjay Dutt is released from prison. "Whenever Munnabhai [Dutt] comes back, we will make a film," said the director Rajkumar Hirani, adding that the "film is being written. It is too early to discuss the subject." Dutt, who is currently serving a three-and-a-half year prison sentence, starred in the smash hits Munnabhai M.B.B.S. (2003) and Lage Raho Munna Bhai (2006). – The National staff
Jay Z keeps Barneys line despite profiling claims
Jay Z says he continue his clothing collaboration with the upscale retail chain Barneys New York Inc, but will also join a council fighting racial profiling, as authorities investigate Barneys and other major retailers accused of discrimination against black shoppers. Jay Z collaborated with Barneys on the BNY SCC clothing label. He recently came under fire for his partnership when two black shoppers said they were detained by New York police and accused of fraud after shopping at Barneys. "I am in a unique position to use my voice to effect change to this disturbing issue. The easy position would have been to walk away and leave policymaking to others, hoping that someone addresses the problem," he said. "I will take this into my own hands with full power to recommend, review and revise policies. I am choosing to take this head on." – Reuters
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Dubai Bling season three
Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed
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This article is part of a guide on where to live in the UAE. Our reporters will profile some of the country’s most desirable districts, provide an estimate of rental prices and introduce you to some of the residents who call each area home.
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How to protect yourself when air quality drops
Install an air filter in your home.
Close your windows and turn on the AC.
Shower or bath after being outside.
Wear a face mask.
Stay indoors when conditions are particularly poor.
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UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Terror attacks in Paris, November 13, 2015
- At 9.16pm, three suicide attackers killed one person outside the Atade de France during a foootball match between France and Germany
- At 9.25pm, three attackers opened fire on restaurants and cafes over 20 minutes, killing 39 people
- Shortly after 9.40pm, three other attackers launched a three-hour raid on the Bataclan, in which 1,500 people had gathered to watch a rock concert. In total, 90 people were killed
- Salah Abdeslam, the only survivor of the terrorists, did not directly participate in the attacks, thought to be due to a technical glitch in his suicide vest
- He fled to Belgium and was involved in attacks on Brussels in March 2016. He is serving a life sentence in France
MATCH INFO
Wales 1 (Bale 45 3')
Croatia 1 (Vlasic 09')
Company info
Company name: Entrupy
Co-founders: Vidyuth Srinivasan, co-founder/chief executive, Ashlesh Sharma, co-founder/chief technology officer, Lakshmi Subramanian, co-founder/chief scientist
Based: New York, New York
Sector/About: Entrupy is a hardware-enabled SaaS company whose mission is to protect businesses, borders and consumers from transactions involving counterfeit goods.
Initial investment/Investors: Entrupy secured a $2.6m Series A funding round in 2017. The round was led by Tokyo-based Digital Garage and Daiwa Securities Group's jointly established venture arm, DG Lab Fund I Investment Limited Partnership, along with Zach Coelius.
Total customers: Entrupy’s customers include hundreds of secondary resellers, marketplaces and other retail organisations around the world. They are also testing with shipping companies as well as customs agencies to stop fake items from reaching the market in the first place.
MATCH INFO
Quarter-finals
Saturday (all times UAE)
England v Australia, 11.15am
New Zealand v Ireland, 2.15pm
Sunday
Wales v France, 11.15am
Japan v South Africa, 2.15pm
How tumultuous protests grew
- A fuel tax protest by French drivers appealed to wider anti-government sentiment
- Unlike previous French demonstrations there was no trade union or organised movement involved
- Demonstrators responded to online petitions and flooded squares to block traffic
- At its height there were almost 300,000 on the streets in support
- Named after the high visibility jackets that drivers must keep in cars
- Clashes soon turned violent as thousands fought with police at cordons
- An estimated two dozen people lost eyes and many others were admitted to hospital
Hydrogen: Market potential
Hydrogen has an estimated $11 trillion market potential, according to Bank of America Securities and is expected to generate $2.5tn in direct revenues and $11tn of indirect infrastructure by 2050 as its production increases six-fold.
"We believe we are reaching the point of harnessing the element that comprises 90 per cent of the universe, effectively and economically,” the bank said in a recent report.
Falling costs of renewable energy and electrolysers used in green hydrogen production is one of the main catalysts for the increasingly bullish sentiment over the element.
The cost of electrolysers used in green hydrogen production has halved over the last five years and will fall to 60 to 90 per cent by the end of the decade, acceding to Haim Israel, equity strategist at Merrill Lynch. A global focus on decarbonisation and sustainability is also a big driver in its development.
