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Indian plus-size actors defy stereotypes with bold theatre
A group of Indian plus-size actors and their theatre troupe, the Big Fat Company, are confronting stereotypes head on with their own brand of provocative drama, which includes gorging on cake onstage. The troupe, formed in 2017 in Bangalore and which recently performed in Delhi for the first time, wants to fight prejudice-not just in the film industry but in society as a whole. "The future of the Big Fat Company is to become obsolete because we...
Czech director Vaclav Marhoul and German actor Udo Kier poses during the photocall for his movie ‘The Painted Bird’
Holocaust 'masterpiece' causes uproar at Venice film festival
A searing adaptation of one of most controversial books about the Holocaust divided critics at the Venice film festival yesterday, with some fighting each other in the dark to get out of its first screening. "The Painted Bird", based on Jerzy Kosinski's highly contentious 1965 novel about a Jewish boy surviving the worst human nature can inflict on him in an unnamed Eastern European country, was hailed as a masterpiece by some and an unwatchable...
In this file photo US singer/songwriter Ariana Grande attends Billboard’s 13th Annual Women In Music event at Pier 36 in New York City. — AFP
Ariana Grande sues fashion firm over 'look-alike model'
US pop star Ariana Grande has sued fashion retailer Forever 21 for using her trademark style to promote its products without her permission, including adverts featuring a "look-alike model." Grande is seeking $10 million over claims the brand, and its spin-off cosmetics line Riley Rose, created an online campaign with striking similarities to her music videos, such as "7 Rings," from late last year. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles district...
MANCHESTER: Australia’s Steve Smith ducks a bouncer on the first day of the fourth Ashes cricket Test match between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England yesterday. —AFP
Smith holds firm in Ashes return after Stuart Broad double strike
Persistent rain kept players off the field for several hoursMANCHESTER: Steve Smith marked his Test return after suffering concussion by helping Australia recover from the early loss of their openers on the first day of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford yesterday. Australia were 98-2 off 26 overs at lunch after Stuart Broad's double strike, which included David Warner's exit for a duck, reduced them to 28-2. Marnus Labuschagne was 49 not out...
NEW YORK: Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria returns the ball against Roger Federer of Switzerland in their Men’s Singles Quarter-finals tennis match during the 2019 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. — AFP
Dimitrov stuns Federer to reach semi
Ruthless Serena grabs 100th US Open win as record title nearsNEW YORK: Grigor Dimitrov rallied for a shocking upset of 20-time Grand slam champion Roger Federer at the US Open on Tuesday, the lowest-ranked New York semi-finalist in 28 years advancing to face Daniil Medvedev. The 78th-ranked Bulgarian, who had dropped all seven prior meetings with Federer, made a dramatic fightback to defeat the Swiss third seed 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 at Arthur...
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MPs blast Iraq government over a 'provocative' action
Iraq accuses Kuwait of making geographic changes to maritime bordersKUWAIT: Lawmakers yesterday blasted the Iraqi government for filing a complaint at the United Nations Security Council against Kuwait for building a maritime facility which Iraq claims undermined common borders near Khour Abdullah. In its complaint, Iraq accused Kuwait of making geographic changes to the maritime borders between the two countries close to Boubiyan Island where...
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Amir arrives in US
KUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, accompanied by National Guard Vice President Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, arrived in the US on Monday for a private visit. His Highness the Amir will travel to Washington DC for a summit with US President Donald Trump which is scheduled tomorrow. His Highness was received at the airport by Kuwait Ambassador to the US Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah,...
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Washington supports Kuwait's efforts in stabilizing the region
US ambassador 'disappointed' as GCC crisis lingers KUWAIT: US Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence Silverman speaks during a press conference yesterday. — Photo by Fouad Al-Shaikh KUWAIT: The United States expressed frustration over unresolved issues of unity amongst Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Outgoing US Ambassador to Kuwait Lawrence Silverman echoed his country's position during a press conference at his residence in Bayan yesterday,...
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Ministry eyes strict supervision to control prices in markets around Kuwait
48 violations sent to commercial prosecution following market crackdownKUWAIT: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry could be moving to enforce more control over the retail market following its successful model in implementing strict supervision at the fish market, which helped lower fish prices in general, according to ministry sources. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, the sources explained that there is growing belief inside the ministry...
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Strict rules eyed to appoint physiotherapists at health clubs
KUWAIT: Kuwait Physical Therapy Association (KPTA) is coordinating with the Public Authority for Manpower (PAM) to have strict rules to appoint physiotherapy specialists in health clubs around Kuwait, KPTA President Hanaa Al-Khamees said. She made that statement after a meeting with deputy director general for manpower protection at PAM Abdullah Al-Mutoutah, noting that Mutoutah expressed readiness to cooperate so such goal is achieved.In other...
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Mangrove trees revived on Shuwaikh shores
KUWAIT: Mangroves trees were rehabilitated on the coastal road in Shuwaikh as part of a joint project run by the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research (KISR), the Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR), and Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences (KFAS). Mangroves trees, known for their ability to withstand high salinity, purify sea water, stabilize coastal soils, and form an ecosystem for coastal...
Attorney Fajer Ahmed
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Attorney Fajer Ahmed Many people have been recently speaking about honor killings in Islamic countries and the culture behind them, because of a horrific tragedy that happened in another country earlier this week. There is no question about how wrong and ill the actions of murder are, for whatever the reason may be. There is no question that what they did would be illegal. Since this important topic has been brought to the attention of many, I...
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HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah arrives in Scotland on the personal invitation of King Charles III of the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland on Jan 14, 2025. - Amiri Diwn photos
Amir’s visit to UK boosts ties
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AYRSHIRE: Britain's King Charles III holds an audience with His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, at Dumfries House, Cumnock, on January 15, 2025. - AFP
Kuwait's Amir visits UK King in Dumfries House
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Taxes will target commodities harmful to human health: Kuwait's Finance Minister