Zohra Segal, who turned 100 last month, and the filmmaker Ramesh Sippy will be honoured for their contributions to Indian cinema at the 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, to be held in Singapore from June 7 to 9. "To be recognised on an international platform is an honour," said Sippy, known for his blockbusters Sholay and Seeta Aur Geeta. Zohra will be honoured for her large body of work in theatre, film and dance. "These incredible individuals have dedicated their life to the progress of Indian cinema," said the IIFA director Sabbas Joseph. The three-day event will feature fashion shows and musical performances, culminating in an awards ceremony. * IANS
Pakistani rapper signed by Sony Music
Known as the founder of Punjabi rap, the Pakistani-American musician Bohemia has been signed by the major label Sony Music. The singer shot to fame in 2004 with his debut album Vich Pardesan De. In 2009 he was approached by the actor Akshay Kumar to compose and perform a song for the martial arts comedy Chandni Chowk to China - Bohemia's biggest hit to date. "My fans will witness a rebranded type of music. They are in for a surprise," Bohemia said. * IANS
Gattu wins big at NY film fest
Gattu, a film about a street kid's ambition to be a kite-flying champion, made a mark at the New York Indian Film Festival by winning best film and best young actor for its lead star Mohammed Samad. Directed by Rajan Khosa, the film was screened at the five-day festival that ended on Sunday. "I am so happy and it sounds like an understatement when I say that," Khosa said. "I called up Samad's parents to tell them the great news, they are so excited. These awards have been very reassuring." The film is set for a July 20 release. * IANS
Asha Bhosle joins Indian Idol judge panel
The singing legend Asha Bhosle is joining the judging panel of the sixth season of India's most popular reality talent programme, Indian Idol. "The first thing I will ever look for in any contestant is their pitch. I don't like singers who have not been classically trained," Bhosle said. "If the foundation of a building is strong, it stands tall forever. Similarly, classical training sets the base for good singing." AR Rahman is reported to have been approached to judge for the show but the music maestro declined. Indian Idol premieres tomorrow on Indian television's Sony network. * IANS
Bollywood play comes to Dubai
The Hindi musical Dhoom Macha De will be performed on Saturday at 7pm at the Sheikh Rashid Auditorium in Dubai. A comedic tale of mistaken identities, the show features the acting couple Tanaaz and Bakhtiyaar Irani, as well as the Indian television stars Ashita Dhawan and Kishwar Merchant. Tickets, priced from Dh30 to 150, can be purchased at the venue. Call +971 50 659 8207.
Top investing tips for UAE residents in 2021
Build an emergency fund: Make sure you have enough cash to cover six months of expenses as a buffer against unexpected problems before you begin investing, advises Steve Cronin, the founder of DeadSimpleSaving.com.
Think long-term: When you invest, you need to have a long-term mindset, so don’t worry about momentary ups and downs in the stock market.
Invest worldwide: Diversify your investments globally, ideally by way of a global stock index fund.
Is your money tied up: Avoid anything where you cannot get your money back in full within a month at any time without any penalty.
Skip past the promises: “If an investment product is offering more than 10 per cent return per year, it is either extremely risky or a scam,” Mr Cronin says.
Choose plans with low fees: Make sure that any funds you buy do not charge more than 1 per cent in fees, Mr Cronin says. “If you invest by yourself, you can easily stay below this figure.” Managed funds and commissionable investments often come with higher fees.
Be sceptical about recommendations: If someone suggests an investment to you, ask if they stand to gain, advises Mr Cronin. “If they are receiving commission, they are unlikely to recommend an investment that’s best for you.”
Get financially independent: Mr Cronin advises UAE residents to pursue financial independence. Start with a Google search and improve your knowledge via expat investing websites or Facebook groups such as SimplyFI.
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2 Bill Gates $98.3 billion
3 Bernard Arnault $83.1 billion
4 Warren Buffett $83 billion
5 Amancio Ortega $67.9 billion
6 Mark Zuckerberg $67.3 billion
7 Larry Page $56.8 billion
8 Larry Ellison $56.1 billion
9 Sergey Brin $55.2 billion
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Key findings of Jenkins report
- Founder of the Muslim Brotherhood, Hassan al Banna, "accepted the political utility of violence"
- Views of key Muslim Brotherhood ideologue, Sayyid Qutb, have “consistently been understood” as permitting “the use of extreme violence in the pursuit of the perfect Islamic society” and “never been institutionally disowned” by the movement.
- Muslim Brotherhood at all levels has repeatedly defended Hamas attacks against Israel, including the use of suicide bombers and the killing of civilians.
- Laying out the report in the House of Commons, David Cameron told MPs: "The main findings of the review support the conclusion that membership of, association with, or influence by the Muslim Brotherhood should be considered as a possible indicator of extremism."
