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Fresh off his Oscar nomination for best actor, Jeffrey Wright has set his next film with Spike Lee’s ‘High and Low’. Also starring Denzel Washington, the movie is a collaboration between Apple Original Films and A24. It starts production this month. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming thriller is the English reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s High and Low. “The 1963 Japanese movie revolved around a shoe executive who was in the middle of a complex corporate takeover when his plans are derailed by the accidental kidnapping and ransom of his chauffeur’s son, instead of his own son,” read the…

Brazilian footballer Dani Alves can be released from jail on a 1 million euro ($1.1 million) bail while he appeals his rape conviction, after serving about a quarter of his four-and-a-half-year sentence, a Barcelona court ruled on Wednesday. The conditions for Alves’ release include relinquishing both his Brazilian and Spanish passports so he cannot leave Spain as well as an obligation to appear before the court on a weekly basis or whenever summoned. The court also imposed a restraining order barring Alves from coming within 1,000 metres (3,300 feet) of the victim. The former Barcelona, Juventus and PSG defender has…

There are lots of ways to customize your PlayStation 5 experience and ensure that everything runs exactly the way you like it. One of the newest features added to the settings is the ability to turn down the brightness of the blue light on the front of the console that indicates when it’s powered on. Since this can be a bit distracting in dark rooms, you may want to hop into the settings and adjust it down just a bit. We’ll tell you how to do that below. Note that we’ll be taking you to the same spot where you…

Travelling and volunteering have helped Selam Ntamo, a grade 11 student at Universal American School (UAS) in Dubai, to broaden her understanding not only of other cultures but her ethnic traditions as well. “Travelling has always held a special place in my heart, and being able to combine it with community service has been incredibly fulfilling. Additionally, visiting villages similar to my roots has added a nostalgic touch to this experience, making it all the more meaningful and memorable,” Ntamo told Khaleej Times. “Travelling has allowed me to quench my thirst for adventure while also making a meaningful impact on…

The IT hub of India, Bengaluru, is grappling with an alarming water crisis, leaving its residents anxious and concerned. Bengalureans residing in the UAE expressed deep concern for their families back home, with the situation worsening every day. Many UAE-based Bangaloreans are considering various options to ensure the well-being of their loved ones. Shahbaz Ali, managing director of Reliance Aluminium and Glass LLC, said: “The water problem in Bengaluru has been ever-growing for a long time. Currently, the shortage of water availability is a major concern,” said Ali, who lives in the HRBR layout in Bengaluru. Bengaluru is experiencing an…

Schools in Afghanistan opened for the new academic year on Wednesday, with girls lamenting being banned from joining secondary-level classes for a third year in a row. Taliban authorities barred girls from secondary school in March 2022, after surging back to power in 2021. On Wednesday morning, uniformed boys carried black and white Taliban flags as they lined the entrance of Kabul’s Amani school, where local officials arrived for the ceremonial start of the school year. But 18-year-old Kabul resident Zuhal Shirzad had to stay home when the school bell rang. “Every year when my brother went to school, I…

As organisations worldwide grapple with the challenges of an increasingly competitive landscape, the importance of prioritising employee well-being has never been more evident. Workplace wellness isn’t just a fashionable phrase; it’s a strategic investment that yields tangible results for employees and employers. At its core, workplace wellness encompasses initiatives designed to promote and support the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of employees and can include fitness programmes, mental health resources, flexible work arrangements, and trust that employees will deliver among those flexibilities. Essentially, it is about creating an environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive personally and…

It’s official! The much-awaited ‘Panchayat Season 3’ starring Jitendra Kumar, Neena Gupta and Raghubir Yadav is happening. The announcement was made on Tuesday at Prime Video’s event in Mumbai. Taking to Instagram, Prime Video shared the news with fans and captioned the post, “Navigating the murky waters of Phulera politics, Abhishek does his best to maintain his objectivity. #Panchayat3OnPrime #AreYouReady #PrimeVideoPresents.” The first look poster was also shared featuring the star cast. ‘Panchayat Season 3’ stars Jitendra Kumar in the lead role with Raghubir Yadav, Neena Gupta, Sanvikaa, Chandan Roy, Durgesh Kumar, Ashok Pathak, Faisal Malik and Sunita Rajwar seen…

World number two Aryna Sabalenka intends to play in the Miami Open this week, organisers said on Tuesday, as fellow players offered their support following the death of her boyfriend in an apparent suicide. Sabalenka’s partner, Belarusian former NHL ice hockey player Konstantin Koltsov, 42, died late Monday after jumping from the balcony of a room in an upmarket resort in Miami, police said. Two-time Grand Slam winner Sabalenka practised at the Miami Open’s Hard Rock Stadium venue early on Tuesday afternoon as organisers said she had not asked to withdraw and was “intending to play.” The 25-year-old from Minsk,…

Anesthesia Technology Students Of Gulf Medical University Conduct Community Engagement Work To Mark World Sleep Day 2024 Ajman, March 20, 2024: Students and faculty of Anesthesia Technology Department of College of Health Sciences, Gulf Medical University, conducted a two-day community awareness program on World Sleep Day on 14th and 15th March 2024 on the occasion of World Sleep Day at Thumbay University Hospital as part of their ongoing commitment to community engagement. This annual event, recognized worldwide by the World Sleep Society, marks the third consecutive year that Anesthesia Technology students has successfully organized the initiative in partnership with Thumbay University…