Dubai has climbed to become the world’s fifth most powerful city brand, with a total brand value nearing Dh1 trillion, according to a new study by global consultancy Brand Finance. The report highlighted Digital Dubai as a major force behind the emirate’s global rise. The study revealed that Digital Dubai contributed approximately Dh31 billion to […]
Actor Manoj Bajpayee has opened up about why he continues to choose independent and performance-driven films over comfortable big-budget commercial projects, saying hard work and creative challenges are deeply rooted in his personality. Speaking in a recent interview, Bajpayee admitted that while mainstream films can sometimes feel like a “picnic” because of their scale and […]
Indian cricket’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has once again grabbed global attention after smashing the fastest half-century in List A cricket history during an India A match against Sri Lanka A in Dambulla. The 15-year-old reached his fifty in just 11 balls, breaking previous records in the 50-over format and leaving fans and experts stunned […]
Main Vaapas Aaunga Review BY SAIAM HASAN These days, it feels like every other movie is full of angry “alpha males,” loud fights, and tons of blood. That is why Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga feels like such a breath of fresh air. It stands completely apart. While so many films choose anger and division, […]
The UAE has been ranked the world’s fifth most competitive country in the latest IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2026, published by the International Institute for Management Development. The report highlights the UAE’s strong and consistent performance across multiple pillars of competitiveness, with the nation securing first place globally in several key categories, including economic performance, […]
Director Rajkumar Hirani has offered fresh insight into the much-awaited sequel of 3 Idiots, revealing that the story will pick up 15–20 years after the events of the original film and explore the characters as they navigate mid-life challenges. Speaking about the script in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Hirani said he and […]
Canada created a landmark moment in its football history with a dominant 6–0 victory over Qatar, as Jonathan David delivered a sensational hat-trick to secure the country’s first-ever World Cup win. The Group B clash in Vancouver turned into a one-sided affair after Qatar were reduced to nine men following two red cards, opening the […]
The UAE Cabinet has approved a new resolution restricting children under the age of 15 from accessing social media platforms, in a move aimed at strengthening child protection in the digital space. Under the new rules, children below 15 will not be allowed to create, use, or operate personal social media accounts. The restrictions also […]
Music composer Pritam recently found himself at the centre of retirement rumours after a social media post led fans to believe he might be stepping away from Bollywood. The speculation grew stronger following Arijit Singh’s earlier announcement about stepping back from playback singing, causing confusion online. However, reports have now clarified that Pritam is not […]
Thierry Henry didn’t hold back in his analysis after Portugal were held to a disappointing 1–1 draw against DR Congo in their World Cup opener, with Cristiano Ronaldo at the centre of his criticism. Speaking as a TV pundit, the former France striker highlighted a key second-half moment where Ronaldo made a run into the […]