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David Tusing

Assistant Features Editor
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David is an assistant features editor working in the Arts&Culture and Lifestyle departments. Originally from Manipur in North East India, he moved to the UAE in 2006 from Bengaluru, where he studied, and has been working in the country ever since. Before joining The National, he was the editor of tabloid!, the daily entertainment and lifestyle supplement of Gulf News, where he worked for 10 years. He has been extensively covering the UAE’s entertainment and lifestyle scene, with interests in films, fashion, fitness, celebrity culture and Bollywood.
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Anghlong Konyak as Anghba in Angh. Photo: Angh
Rarely seen on screen, Nagaland is now in the Oscars race thanks to Angh

Director Theja Rio reflects on what international recognition means for one of India's least-represented regions

Film & TVOctober 18, 2026
John Cena in "Matchbox The Movie," premiering October 9, 2026 on Apple TV. Photo: Apple TV
Matchbox: The Movie (Apple TV)

Sam Hargrave, best known for the Extraction films, directs this action-adventure movie

TN MagazineOctober 16, 2026
Tom Hiddleston, left, and Genden Phuntsok in Tenzing, which begins streaming globally on Apple TV on Friday. Photo: Apple TV
Who was Tenzing? Story behind Apple TV's Everest film

As the new movie revisits the ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, we look at the life of the Sherpa mountaineer who reached the summit alongside Edmund Hillary

Film & TVOctober 16, 2026
ANIMALS. (L to R) Kerry Washington as Abigail and Ben Affleck as Mark in Animals. Cr. Warrick Page/Netflix © 2026.
Animals (Netflix)

Ben Affleck directs and stars in this political thriller as Mark Kimball

TN MagazineOctober 16, 2026
BELOW. Josh Hartnett as Calvin in episode 101 of Below. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix© 2026
Below (Netflix)

Josh Hartnett leads this six-part thriller set in a small fishing town in Newfoundland, Canada

TN MagazineOctober 16, 2026
Summer H. Howell in Carrie. Credit: Robert Falconer/Prime Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC
Carrie (Prime Video)

The series marks the first time King’s 1974 debut novel has been adapted as a television series

TN MagazineOctober 16, 2026
A look by designer Razan Alazzouni at Riyadh Fashion Week 2025. Photo: Riyadh Fashion Week
Riyadh Fashion Week 2026 postponed until next year amid heightened tensions

Other gatherings that have been rescheduled include the Red Sea International Film Festival and Soundstorm

Fashion & BeautyOctober 15, 2026
Scott Stewart, left, and Jacqueline Guelli in season eleven of Love Is Blind: USA. Photo: Netflix
All Love is Blind versions ranked, from Habibi to UK and Sweden

Reality show that made its debut in 2020 has spawned 13 international spin-offs

Film & TVOctober 15, 2026
Keri Russell as Kate Wyler and Rufus Sewell as Hal Wyler in season four of The Diplomat. Photo: Netflix
TV show of the weekThe Diplomat season four: The story so far before Netflix return

Keri Russell returns as US ambassador Kate Wyler, with a missing nuclear weapon and her vice-president husband complicating matters

Film & TVOctober 09, 2026
Crazy Horse Paris will open a permanent production in Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. Photo: Antoine Flament
What is Crazy Horse Paris? Famous French cabaret show to open in Dubai

The 75-year-old institution is bringing a permanent production to Palm Jumeirah, with performances adapted for local audiences

Things to doOctober 08, 2026
Acclaimed Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75. Reuters
Nana Patekar's most memorable roles, from Krantiveer to Dubai-shot Welcome

One of Indian cinema's most recognisable performers, acclaimed actor brought an intensity to his characters that few actors could match

Film & TVOctober 08, 2026
A Flynas plane lands at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. AFP
Riyadh airport flights delayed and cancelled after Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

Dozens of departures were affected at King Khalid International Airport on Thursday

TravelOctober 08, 2026
Nana Patekar at the Dubai International Film Festival in 2014. Getty Images
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies aged 75

Acclaimed star of Hindi and Marathi films was reportedly found unresponsive at his home in Goa

Film & TVOctober 08, 2026
Louvre Abu Dhabi has named Souraya Noujaim as director of the museum. Photo: Louvre Abu Dhabi
Louvre Abu Dhabi names Souraya Noujaim as new director

Islamic art specialist returns to Saadiyat Island museum after helping shape its curatorial vision

Art & DesignOctober 07, 2026
From left, Wassim, Mohammad and Omar are behind Orfali Bros, which has been promoted from one to two stars in the Michelin Guide Dubai 2026. Photo: Orfali Bros
Michelin Guide Dubai 2026: Closed restaurants retain stars as new winners emerge

Orfali Bros moves up to two stars as Birch and Kigo earn their first, with 20 restaurants receiving the coveted distinctions

FoodOctober 07, 2026
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