11-year-old Egyptian girl beats 40 million students in reading contest; what Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed did after her win caught attention

Photo courtesy: Gulf News An emotional victory, a Dh500,000 prize and an unexpected gesture from one of the world’s most powerful leaders made 11-year-old Mayar Othman Al Shourbagy’s moment in Dubai unforgettable. After she was crowned the winner of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum removed the badge he was…

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Michael Douglas reveals Catherine Zeta-Jones’ ultimatum before marriage: ‘Either continue affairs, or end it and be with me’ |

Michael Douglas reveals that Catherine Zeta-Jones gave him an ultimatum when he courted her, telling him that he needed to clean up his act in case he wanted this relationship to actually go anywhere. (Instagram) Hollywood icons Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas have been through a lot in their lives and relationship since they started…

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A Georgia man bought 7.25 acres for $89,000, but the house he planned to sell stood on a separate one-acre plot; a court upheld the disputed sale of both | World News

A Georgia appeals court has upheld a ruling in a property dispute involving a house built across two adjoining plots, after a deed mistakenly excluded the one-acre parcel on which most of the residence stood. Carson Blackwell purchased 7.25 acres in Gwinnett County for $89,000 in 2014, later acquiring the neighbouring acre for $13,000 to…

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Shah Rukh Khan: ‘I do whatever he wants me to do’: Akshay Oberoi on working with Siddharth Anand in ‘King’; calls Shah Rukh Khan’s work ethic exceptional | Hindi Movie News

Akshay Oberoi has shared his experience of working with Siddharth Anand and Shah Rukh Khan in the upcoming film ‘King’. The actor praised the director’s visual sensibilities and his ability to create large-scale commercial entertainers. He also spoke about Shah Rukh Khan’s professionalism, dedication and efforts to support his co-stars during filming.In a conversation with…

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‘Fell short with the ball’: Shreyas Iyer reflects on India’s defeat, praises Glenn Phillips | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer admitted India fell short with the ball in the fourth T20I against New Zealand, while praising Glenn Phillips for his match-winning century in Auckland on Friday.India suffered an 87-run defeat after New Zealand piled up 259/7, powered by Phillips’ 107 off 49 balls and Michael Bracewell’s 65 off 25. The hosts then bowled…

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‘King’ UPDATE: First song to release on Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday; Arijit Singh to sing lead track – Reports |

Shah Rukh Khan’s upcoming action thriller ‘King’ is gearing up for an important promotional milestone. The film’s first song is scheduled to be released on November 2, coinciding with the actor’s 61st birthday. The official trailer is expected to arrive at a later stage.According to Variety India, the song will be the next major promotional…

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Scientists covered part of a Chinese glacier with fabric to slow melting; ice loss fell by 27% initially but the effect weakened |

A layer of artificial fabric reduced melting on a section of China’s Dagu Glacier by 15% over one year, as per the study. Researchers covered about 500 square metres of Dagu Glacier No. 17 with non-woven geotextile in August 2020 and monitored changes in the ice through October 2021.According to the research published in Remote…

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Ryan Rickelton, Wiaan Mulder hundreds put South Africa in driver’s seat, set 288-run target for Australia in series decider | Cricket News

South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton celebrates his hundred with his teammate Wiaan Mulder (AP/PTI) Centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder put South Africa in a commanding position against Australia in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands on Friday, setting up an intriguing final day’s play.South Africa, who began the fourth day with a slender 40-run…

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‘Aadarsha Kutumbam – House No. 47’ box office collection day 1: Venkatesh and Srinidhi Shetty’s film records impressive worldwide opening; mints Rs 16.65 cr | Telugu Movie News

Venkatesh Daggubati‘s ‘Aadarsha Kutumbam – House No. 47’ has begun its theatrical journey with a notable opening across domestic and overseas markets. Directed by Trivikram Srinivas, the Telugu family drama features Srinidhi Shetty as the female lead. The film arrived in cinemas on October 30, following multiple changes to its release schedule.According to Sacnilk, the…

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