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Ranveer Singh has begun filming his next project, Pralay, a post-apocalyptic zombie survival thriller set in a near-future Mumbai.Principal photography for the film began on August 16, 2026, across live locations in and around Mumbai.Directed by Jai Mehta, Pralay follows a survival story set against the backdrop of a deadly pandemic and subsequent zombie outbreak that leaves Mumbai devastated.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.The film marks Singh’s next major project following the Dhurandhar duology.Trade analyst Taran Adarsh announced the start of filming on X, describing Pralay as Singh’s “ambitious new survival spectacle”.Adarsh wrote:…
Indian cinema fans in the UAE could walk away with half a kilogram of gold or a brand-new SUV simply by heading to the movies this August.VOX Cinemas has launched its Filmy Fever campaign across its UAE locations, offering moviegoers the chance to win one of two major prizes when they purchase tickets for selected Indian films.The promotion runs throughout August, with one winner set to receive 500g of gold through Dream Dubai, valued by organisers at Dh235,000. Another winner will receive a Jetour T2 SUV.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.How to enterMoviegoers…
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have tied the knot after more than six years together.The model and entrepreneur, 28, married the New York Knicks star, 30, in a star-studded outdoor ceremony in Malibu, California, on Saturday, August 15, according to People.The couple exchanged vows overlooking the Pacific Ocean, with the ceremony surrounded by white floral arrangements and attended by family, friends and several familiar faces from Hollywood and the sporting world.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels.Woods wore a strapless white gown with a lace-trimmed tulle veil, while Towns opted for a black tuxedo…
Indian actress Ananya Raj, who worked in films like ‘7 hours to go’, ‘The Final Exit’ and ‘Ghost’, passed away at the age of 27.Raj’s family confirmed her demise through her Instagram on Sunday. The actress passed away after battling “physical and mental discomfort” for over a year.In a statement, they wrote, “This is Ananya’s family. With great pain, we have to announce that Ananya passed away in the wee hours of July 15. She passed away peacefully in her sleep. For over a year, she was going through physical and mental discomfort. And she fought like a warrior to…
SHARJAH, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — The Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority has launched a new film titled ‘From Khorfakkan, Opportunities Begin’, spotlighting the strategic importance of Khorfakkan Port and the pivotal role it plays within an integrated economic and logistics ecosystem spanning the Emirate of Sharjah and the wider UAE. Connecting ports with logistics complexes, border crossings, transport networks and trade corridors, this ecosystem enables smoother trade flows, strengthens supply chain resilience and expands access to regional and global markets. The film presents a vision that goes beyond the conventional role of ports as points where cargo…
TOKYO, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) — Japan’s economy expanded at an annualised real 1.1 percent in the second quarter of 2026, falling short of market expectations, government data showed Monday. Quarter-on-quarter, inflation-adjusted GDP rose 0.3 percent in the April-June period, the Cabinet Office said in its preliminary report. Private consumption, which accounts for more than half of the economy, edged down 0.02 percent from the previous quarter, marking the first decline in eight quarters. Source: Emirates News Agency
American actress Hayden Panettiere, known for her roles in TV shows such as Nashville and Heroes, has died at the age of 36, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing her representative.”It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of our beloved Hayden. She was an incredible light and a force of nature who brought immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her – and to the millions who watched her on screen,” her representative told ABC News.Reuters could immediately reach her representative outside regular business hours. She was known for her roles in NBC’s superhero series…
MADRID, 14th August, 2026 (WAM) — San Sebastián Racecourse in the Kingdom of Spain will host the Spain leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses on Saturday, as part of the 33rd edition. It is the Prestigious Cup’s second appearance on Spanish soil. The Cup series is staged in support of plans to develop the Arabian horse racing industry and to sustain the backing of owners and breeders around the world, encouraging them to acquire and breed Arabian horses. This work helps preserve the breed’s authentic heritage, elevate its standing and strengthen its presence at the most…
ABU DHABI, 17th August, 2026 (WAM) — Sheikh Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Mualla, Vice President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE), said the Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival 2026, currently running until 24th August, represents a significant addition to the UAE’s standing as a host of international events. He described the latest edition of the festival as a “mini-Olympiad”, with around 2,250 male and female players from various countries competing in 34 diverse events covering different categories and age groups. In a statement to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) on Monday while attending the events, he said the UAE is…
ABU DHABI, 16th August, 2026 (WAM) — Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, stated that the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival reinforces the UAE’s standing as a premier destination for world-class chess tournaments and highlights the sport’s rapid growth. Speaking at the opening ceremony, which features 2,250 players from across the globe, Al Zeyoudi commended H.H. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, for his patronage. He also praised the Abu Dhabi Chess and Mind Games Club for nurturing local talent and driving the festival’s long-term success. Al Zeyoudi…