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Nimisha Sajayan has opened up about the physical and emotional challenges she faced after gaining nearly 14kg for her latest film, Babita Singh Reporting.The Malayalam actress shared her transformation on Instagram, revealing that her weight increased from 58kg to 72kg for the role before she began the process of losing it again.“Gained almost 14 kgs for this character” Nimisha wrote, before admitting that losing the weight proved to be a much tougher experience.She said the first 10 days were particularly difficult, bringing problems with sleep, mood swings, exhaustion and frustration.“There were days I would literally sit in front of my trainer…
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — PureHealth has hired 100 People of Determination into roles across its Care & Cover network, creating career opportunities as part of its ongoing partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Community Development (DCD). The achievement, supported by the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), was marked at a joint event attended by Eng Hamad Ali Al Dhaheri, Undersecretary of DCD; Dr Noura Khamis Al Ghaithi, Undersecretary of DoH; Shaista Asif, Group Chief Executive Officer of PureHealth; senior healthcare leaders; and employees from across the PureHealth network. The public-private partnership, part of DCD’s People…
ABU DHABI, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Awards Meylas hosted a panel discussion, titled “Emirati Women Who Inspire Goodness”, during the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026, held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The panel highlighted initiatives and personal stories that have positively impacted the lives of others, featuring Abu Dhabi Awards recipients Dr Ayesha Al Memari and Farah Al Qaissieh. The session was moderated by Amal Al Ameri, Member of the Abu Dhabi Awards Organising Committee. Sharing their personal journeys, the two recipients highlighted how Emirati women are transforming their experiences…
The gates of Hogwarts have reopened. The first official trailer for the much-awaited Harry Potter series has been unveiled, bringing audiences back to the world of wizardry and dark arts.The two-minute-and-37-second trailer opens with students arriving at Hogwarts as Professor McGonagall leads them into the Great Hall. The clip then offers the first glimpses of Harry, Ron and Hermione aboard the train to Hogwarts.The trailer also features the iconic Sorting Ceremony, during which students are assigned to their Hogwarts houses.Harry meets members of the Hogwarts staff, including Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape and Hagrid. He is also seen attending Herbology and Potions…
SEOUL, 3rd September, 2026 (WAM) — The Republic of Korea’s foreign reserves rose by the largest amount in August due to an increase in dollar-denominated assets, the central bank said Thursday. The country’s foreign reserves stood at US$442.28 billion as of the end of August, up $14.33 billion from a month earlier, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). The on-month gain marked the largest increase since the BOK began compiling the data in 1971, while the balance marked the highest level since May 2022, when it stood at $447.71 billion. The BOK attributed the…
From the moment we wake up until we go to sleep, our days are filled with tasks and responsibilities. In between, we all have common routines that can add several ‘ugghh’ moments to an already hectic life, and who wants that? We cannot solve all of them at once, but we can certainly help you avoid some. Here are some tried-and-tested products that have turned some of those daily activities into a walk in the park instead of an obstacle course — and that we hope will make your life easier. Source: Khaleej Times
Hollywood star George Clooney has weighed in on the growing use of artificial intelligence, joking that he has one very specific concern about what could happen to his image after his death.Speaking at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday, September 2, where he received the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement, the 65-year-old actor and filmmaker discussed AI’s impact on Hollywood, journalism and the public’s ability to distinguish between real and fabricated content.”I would like to avoid being in a tampon commercial 20 years after I’m dead,” Clooney joked while discussing the possibility of AI being used to recreate actors and…
Punjabi music star Karan Aujla is back in Australia, and his fans have made sure he knows how much they were waiting for him, reported The Australia Today. Aujla’s visit comes after a visa delay had put his much-awaited Australian tour in doubt and led to the postponement of his opening Perth show.Assistant Minister for Citizenship, Customs and Multicultural Affairs Julian Hill welcomed Aujla’s arrival as the singer returned to the country for his five-date P-Pop Culture World Tour, according to The Australia Today.The visa issue had earlier left the ‘Wavy’ hitmaker’s Australian fans waiting for an update. His visa was…
Miss Uganda Trivia Elle Muhoza has turned heads at Miss World 2026 after stepping out in a gown inspired by the seven layers involved in a C-section.Named Layers of Life, the gown was created by Ugandan designer Keesha Abdallah for the World Designer Award at the pageant in Vietnam. The design was inspired by childbirth and Keesha’s own experience as a new mother.In an Instagram post explaining the process behind the dress, Keesha said she wanted to transform the physical experience of childbirth into couture.“I had this crazy idea to turn the layers of childbirth into a couture gown,” she said,…
Carla Jeffery, the actress best known for playing Bree in Disney Channel’s Zombies franchise, has died at the age of 33.Jeffery began acting as a child, appearing in shows including iCarly and Good Luck Charlie, before becoming known for her role in Zombies.Her longtime management company, Alexanders Talent Management, confirmed her death on Instagram, revealing that Carla had been with the agency since she was 12 years old.“For more than 20 years, Carla was part of the Alexanders Talent Management family, and watching her grow from a talented young girl into the beautiful, vibrant woman and actress she became was an incredible privilege,” the…
