Aishwarya extends Cannes stay for amFar
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has extended her stay in Cannes to attend a fashion show by the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amFar). The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show will see the actress walking the red carpet in a gold outfit designed by Tarun Tahiliani. Bachchan, who is at Cannes as the brand ambassador of L'Oréal Paris, is a staunch supporter of amFar and has attended the post-festival fashion show numerous times. This year, there will be 40 models showcasing a collection of gold gowns and jewellery from fashion houses across the globe. – IANS
India-South Korea relations stronger
An Indian film festival will be held in Seoul, the South Korean capital, from Friday until Tuesday to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties between the two nations. Lage Raho Munnabhai opens the festival. A similar festival was held in Busan, featuring Bollywood films including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Rockstar, Fashion and Jab We Met. – IANS
Ranbir Kapoor keen to be part of TV
Speaking on the TV show Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha, Pyaara Pyaara, the actor said he is waiting for a solid opportunity. "If I get a good offer, I would love to be a part of TV," he said. "Television is one of the biggest platforms today, one of the most entertaining platforms. But I haven't got an offer yet." Kapoor also quashed rumours of an appearance in a Zoya Akhtar film."I haven't been offered any such film," he said. "I am now shooting Besharam and Bombay Velvet. After that comes Imtiaz Ali's next movie." – IANS
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Favourite hobby: Socialising with friends
Favourite quote: You only get out what you put in!
Favourite country to visit: Italy
Favourite film: Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
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Company profile
Date started: 2015
Founder: John Tsioris and Ioanna Angelidaki
Based: Dubai
Sector: Online grocery delivery
Staff: 200
Funding: Undisclosed, but investors include the Jabbar Internet Group and Venture Friends
RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP FIXTURES
September 30
South Africa v Australia
Argentina v New Zealand
October 7
South Africa v New Zealand
Argentina v Australia
Mubalada World Tennis Championship 2018 schedule
Thursday December 27
Men's quarter-finals
Kevin Anderson v Hyeon Chung 4pm
Dominic Thiem v Karen Khachanov 6pm
Women's exhibition
Serena Williams v Venus Williams 8pm
Friday December 28
5th place play-off 3pm
Men's semi-finals
Rafael Nadal v Anderson/Chung 5pm
Novak Djokovic v Thiem/Khachanov 7pm
Saturday December 29
3rd place play-off 5pm
Men's final 7pm
UAE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Ali Khaseif, Fahad Al Dhanhani, Mohammed Al Shamsi, Adel Al Hosani
Defenders: Bandar Al Ahbabi, Shaheen Abdulrahman, Walid Abbas, Mahmoud Khamis, Mohammed Barghash, Khalifa Al Hammadi, Hassan Al Mahrami, Yousef Jaber, Salem Rashid, Mohammed Al Attas, Alhassan Saleh
Midfielders: Ali Salmeen, Abdullah Ramadan, Abdullah Al Naqbi, Majed Hassan, Yahya Nader, Ahmed Barman, Abdullah Hamad, Khalfan Mubarak, Khalil Al Hammadi, Tahnoun Al Zaabi, Harib Abdallah, Mohammed Jumah, Yahya Al Ghassani
Forwards: Fabio De Lima, Caio Canedo, Ali Saleh, Ali Mabkhout, Sebastian Tagliabue, Zayed Al Ameri
The Orwell Prize for Political Writing
Twelve books were longlisted for The Orwell Prize for Political Writing. The non-fiction works cover various themes from education, gender bias, and the environment to surveillance and political power. Some of the books that made it to the non-fiction longlist include:
- Appeasing Hitler: Chamberlain, Churchill and the Road to War by Tim Bouverie
- Some Kids I Taught and What They Taught Me by Kate Clanchy
- Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez
- Follow Me, Akhi: The Online World of British Muslims by Hussein Kesvani
- Guest House for Young Widows: Among the Women of ISIS by Azadeh Moaveni
THE DETAILS
Kaala
Dir: Pa. Ranjith
Starring: Rajinikanth, Huma Qureshi, Easwari Rao, Nana Patekar
Rating: 1.5/5
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets