What We Are Reading Today:: How to Walk on Water and Climb up Walls by David L. Hu

Thu, 2018-11-01 03:20 Insects walk on water, snakes slither, and fish swim. Animals move with astounding grace, speed, and versatility; how do they do it, and what can we learn from them?  In How to Walk on Water and Climb up Walls, David Hu takes readers on an accessible, wondrous journey into the world of animal motion.  From basement labs at MIT to the rain forests of Panama, Hu shows how animals have adapted and evolved to traverse...

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Cate Blanchett to star in TV series

Author:  Wed, 2018-10-31 23:49 Los Angeles: Two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett has become the latest Hollywood celebrity to switch to TV, signing on to star in the new FX limited series “Mrs America.” Created and written by “Mad Men” co-producer Dahvi Waller, the nine-episode series will feature Blanchett as conservative activist Phyllis Schlafly, who led the fight against the movement to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The...

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The Saudi Gallery takes visitors on a colorful journey

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The Six: Bollywood films shot in the Middle East

Author:  Saffiya Ansar ID:  1540977301657158500 Wed, 2018-10-31 12:14 DUBAI: These Indian blockbusters were shot in various locations across the Middle East, proving that Bollywood’s love affair with the region has a storied history. ‘Bharat’ The cast and crew of the upcoming Bollywood film, including actor Salman Khan, just wrapped up their shoot in Abu Dhabi after an intensive 15 days of filming across three locations. Ek...

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Naomi Campbell parties in Yousef Al-Jasmi creation

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Saying ‘I’ve been used,’ Kanye West distances himself from politics

Author:  Wed, 2018-10-31 02:14 LOS ANGELES: Three weeks after a bizarre White House meeting with US President Donald Trump, rapper Kanye West said on Tuesday he was distancing himself from politics. West, Trump’s biggest celebrity supporter, also sought to distance himself from a new campaign that encourages black Americans to quit the Democratic Party. “My eyes are now wide open and now realize I’ve been used to spread messages...

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REVIEW: Porsche’s all-new Cayenne takes on desert terrain

Author:  daniel fountain ID:  1540935689452707200 Wed, 2018-10-31 00:49 DUBAI: When Porsche first unveiled its Cayenne approximately 16 years ago, motoring fans thought it wouldn’t take off. After all, what does a sports car brand know about launching an SUV? Turns out, a lot actually as funnily enough it’s now a top seller. In 2018 the Cayenne is one of the German giant’s most successful creations in the Middle East region...

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Naomi Campbell graces Vogue Arabia cover

Author:  Wed, 2018-10-31 00:06 DUBAI: Legendary supermodel Naomi Campbell has been unveiled as the cover star of Vogue Arabia’s November issue. The icon opened up about her dreams of having a family in her interview with the magazine. “I’d love to have kids,” she told Vogue Arabia. “I don’t discount anything in life. I love kids and always will. When I’m around children, I become a child myself. That’s the little girl I don’t ever...

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Kiss promises ‘unapologetic’ final tour

Author:  Wed, 2018-10-31 00:05 LOS ANGELES: Members of the rock band Kiss said they are kicking off a farewell concert tour in January because they wanted to say goodbye while they could still deliver the over-the-top performances that have thrilled audiences over a 45-year career. Known for their makeup, big hair and outrageous costumes, Kiss was among the biggest acts of the 1970s, coming out of the glam rock era with hits including...

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Moroccan girl, 9, wins $136,000 Arab reading prize

Author:  AFP ID:  1540923313101914800 Tue, 2018-10-30 17:22 DUBAI: A nine-year-old Moroccan girl on Tuesday won $136,000 (120,000 euros) in an Arabic-language reading competition organized by the Dubai government. Maryam Amjoun beat 16 other finalists all aged under 18 from across the Arab world to land the top prize in the third annual Arab Reading Challenge. The youngest of the five finalists was crowned during an award...

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Filmmakers in Dubai call for a platform to showcase their work

Author:  Saffiya Ansar ID:  1540899063409857700 Tue, 2018-10-30 14:30 DUBAI: Filmmakers in the UAE need a platform to showcase their work, Sucheta Phule, the curator of Friday’s Desert Rose International Film Festival, told Arab News. Phule said that filmmakers in the country, whether they are nationals or expatriates, need a platform, as well as support from authorities and the private sector. “It is sad that the city with...

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Supermodel Joan Smalls shows off Abu Dhabi’s natural wonders

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‘Halloween’ frightens off competition

Mon, 2018-10-29 21:41 LOS ANGELES: “Halloween” ruled the North American box office for a second week running, frightening off the competition as it raked in another $32 million, according to estimates reported Sunday by industry tracker Exhibitor Relations. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, the low-budget Universal Pictures production recounts her character Laurie Strode’s final confrontation with a masked homicidal maniac four decades after surviving...

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Kattan sisters announce fragrance launch date

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The Six: Middle Eastern and Muslim Halloween heroes

Author:  roya almously ID:  1540805257311986200 Mon, 2018-10-29 12:26 DUBAI: If you’re not into creepy costumes, why not dress up as one of these Middle Eastern-themed and Muslim characters for Halloween? Nightrunner The DC Comics character made his debut in 2011 and is an Algerian immigrant called Bilal Asselah who fights crime in the Clichy-sous-Bois suburb of Paris. Green Lantern In 2012, DC Comics unveiled the newest...

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Book Review: 101 classic Egyptian films you need to watch

Author:  roya almously ID:  1540802304511837900 Mon, 2018-10-29 11:35 BEIRUT: Egypt’s cinema industry is one of the oldest in the world. The first full-length film, “Layla,” was made in 1927. It was followed in the 1930s, 40s and 50s by the golden age of Egyptian cinema, which saw an exceptional outpouring of quality movies. Despite the ineluctable decline that followed, Egypt’s film industry remained the world’s third largest...

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Priyanka Chopra parties at her New York bridal shower

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Kraków: The historic beauty of Poland’s second city

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What We Are Reading Today: Restoration by Thomas Crow

Author:  Sun, 2018-10-28 23:41 As the French empire collapsed between 1812 and 1815, artists throughout Europe were left uncertain and adrift. The final abdication of Emperor Napoleon, clearing the way for a restored monarchy, profoundly unsettled prevailing national, religious, and social boundaries. In Restoration, Thomas Crow combines a sweeping view of European art centers — Rome, Paris, London, Madrid, Brussels, and Vienna —...

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Film Review: A cinematic exploration of the human instinct to defy and disobey

Author:  Gautaman Bhaskaran ID:  1540728491584243500 Sun, 2018-10-28 15:07 TOKYO: The final movie in Emir Baigazin’s Asian trilogy after “Harmony Lessons” and “The Wounded Angel” is a compelling study of authority and rebelliousness, sparingly narrated. Screened at the 31st edition of the Tokyo International Film Festival last week, “The River” from Kazakhstan is far removed from the kind of cinema that modern generations...

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The Six: Films you didn’t know were shot in Morocco

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Syria reopens Damascus antiquities museum

Author:  AFP ID:  1540727027744166900 Sun, 2018-10-28 11:33 DAMASCUS: Syria reopened a wing of the capital’s famed antiquities museum on Sunday after six years of closure to protect its exhibits and visitors from rebel rocket fire in the civil war. Officials swung open the large wooden door of the building in central Damascus for the first time since 2012. On display were “some of the artefacts that used to be exhibited at...

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Misk Art 2018 to paint the town red in Riyadh

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Dua Lipa to perform at the Louvre Abu Dhabi

Author:  Saffiya Ansar ID:  1540705120373397000 Sun, 2018-10-28 08:38 DUBAI: British singer Dua Lipa is set to perform at the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s concert village on Nov. 11, it was announced on Sunday. The “One Kiss” singer, who performed in Abu Dhabi in February, will take to stage as part of the museum’s first anniversary celebrations and will kick off a week of events and activities. From Nov. 9 – 10, a series of pop-up...

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What We Are Reading Today: The Poison Squad by Deborah Blum

Author:  Sat, 2018-10-27 21:04 Deborah Blum is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author. Blum’s book, The Poison Squad, is an intense historical narrative about the fight to regulate food in the US.  The book follows the career of Dr. Harvey Wiley, a tireless proponent of legislation to keep food safe for consumers.  His chemical work and political advocacy helped bring about the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906 and...

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Kendall Jenner sports a L’Afshar bag courtside in LA

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App Watch: Seven, for guided exercises

Author:  Sat, 2018-10-27 00:29 JEDDAH: Seven is a mobile application that guides you through a seven-minute workout. It is perfect for people with busy schedules because most of us can find seven minutes to dedicate to improving our physical health.  I was very pleased with how organized the program is. You can tailor it to your own needs with a customized workout plan depending on your fitness and activity level — whether...

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Superheroes mix with villains as London Comic Con kicks off

Author:  Reuters ID:  1540570133199498900 Fri, 2018-10-26 15:34 LONDON: From Catwoman to the Joker, comics and games fans dressed up as their favorite characters in London on Friday as the British capital’s Comic Con entertainment event kicked off. Visitors will celebrate their favorite characters from the worlds of comics, films and games over three days, with exhibits, talks, workshops and plenty of entertainment also on...

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Hanoi’s colonial-era railway doubles as selfie hotspot

Author:  AFP ID:  1540530363806740800 Fri, 2018-10-26 04:56 HANOI: In the heart of Hanoi’s busy Old Quarter, French-built railroad tracks have become a hotspot for tourists seeking the perfect Instagram selfie, and for cafe owners serving up hot coffee and cold beverage. Though picturesque, they are also perilous: the tracks are still in use and most days visitors must scramble for safety as the daily train rumbles through...

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Meghan’s wedding gown to be displayed at Windsor Castle

Author:  Fri, 2018-10-26 02:40 LONDON: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has described how she worked with designer Clare Waight Keller of Givenchy to create a “timeless” wedding gown for her wedding to Prince Harry earlier this year. Harry and the former Meghan Markle recorded their memories of the wedding for an audio commentary that is part of the new “Relive the Royal Wedding” exhibition at Windsor Castle that opens Friday. The...

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What We Are Reading Today: Setting the People Free by John Dunn

Author:  Thu, 2018-10-25 22:47 Why does democracy— as a word and as an idea— loom so large in the political imagination, though it has so often been misused and misunderstood? Setting the People Free starts by tracing the roots of democracy from an improvised remedy for a local Greek difficulty 2,500 years ago, through its near extinction, to its rebirth amid the struggles of the French Revolution.  Celebrated political theorist...

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Hadid sisters walk in the Moschino x H&M fashion show

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Screen test: Cinema Akil brings arthouse movies to the Gulf

Author:  roya almously ID:  1540447369568685500 Thu, 2018-10-25 09:01 DUBAI: “Welcome to Cinema Akil,” says Butheina Kazim, the arthouse cinema’s co-founder and managing director. She is standing next to the venue’s box office, its deep red curtain a visual throwback to the days when cinema-going was a regular Saturday afternoon outing. Once a pop-up platform dedicated to bringing the world’s best independent films to Dubai,...

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