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David Tusing

Assistant Features Editor
Abu Dhabi
David is an assistant features editor working in the Arts&Culture and Lifestyle departments. Originally from Manipur in North East India, he moved to the UAE in 2006 from Bengaluru, where he studied, and has been working in the country ever since. Before joining The National, he was the editor of tabloid!, the daily entertainment and lifestyle supplement of Gulf News, where he worked for 10 years. He has been extensively covering the UAE’s entertainment and lifestyle scene, with interests in films, fashion, fitness, celebrity culture and Bollywood.
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A highlight of Navratri is the performance of garba, a communal dance that originated in the western Indian state of Gujarat. AP
How the Hindu festival of Navratri is celebrated

In honour of the deity Durga, the nine-day celebration is observed with colourful rituals and dances

LifestyleOctober 13, 2023
Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 Erica Robin. Photo: Yugen Group
Miss Universe Pakistan Erica Robin to wear a burkini amid backlash

The beauty queen has vowed to showcase 'the beautiful side of Pakistan' at the global pageant

Fashion & BeautyOctober 12, 2023
Riders traverse Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai Ride, part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Ruel Pableo for The National
Dubai Ride 2023 to take over Sheikh Zayed Road next month

The free cycling event is one of the highlights of the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge

Things to doOctober 12, 2023
AlUla Creates mentors Haifaa Al Mansour (second from left); Jane Moore (centre); James Richardson (back); and Roua AlMadani (second from right) with the winners. Photo: Film AlUla
Winners of female-only AlUla film programme revealed

They will join year-long mentorship scheme and receive $20,000 each

Film & TVOctober 10, 2023
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan celebrates the success of his Hindi-language action thriller film Jawan. AFP
Jawan is the highest-grossing Indian film in the Middle East

The Bollywood action thriller has witnessed record admissions at cinemas across the region, its distributor said

Film & TVOctober 05, 2023
As part of its latest refresh, Dream Dubai will put on musical and acrobatic acts in a show titled Voyage. Photo: Dream Dubai
Dream Dubai review: Season five swaps swinging for singing

The National gets a first look of the dinner-and-show restaurant's latest musical acts

FoodOctober 05, 2023
Abdullah Al Saadi in front of one of his rock installations outside his studio. Reem Mohammed / The National
Abdullah Al Saadi to represent UAE at Venice Biennale 2024

His solo exhibition at the annual international art show will be curated by Tarek Abou El Fetouh

Art & DesignOctober 04, 2023
The statue of Christ the Redeemer is lit up in pink for the start of the national campaign Pink October to raise awareness for breast cancer in Rio de Janeiro. Reuters
Christ the Redeemer lights up in pink for breast cancer month

Brazilian landmark joins Eiffel Tower in Paris and The Shard in London to mark the annual campaign

WellbeingOctober 04, 2023
From left, Mariana Downing (Dominican Republic), Lujane Yacoub (Bahrain), Shweta Sharda (India), Michelle Dee (Philippines) and Anntonia Porsild (Thailand). Photo: @marianadowningg, @missdivaorg, @themissuniverseph, @missuniverse.in.th / Instagram and Yugen Group
Miss Universe 2023 contestants who've been crowned so far

The 72nd pageant is set to be held in El Salvador in November

Fashion & BeautyOctober 03, 2023
Filipino designer Michael Cinco with Miss Universe R'Bonney Gabriel at his ready-to-wear showcase in Paris. Photo: Michael Cinco
Michael Cinco unveils collection in Paris with Miss Universe

R'Bonney Gabriel was the showstopper at the ready-to-wear show on the sidelines of Paris Fashion Week

Fashion & BeautyOctober 03, 2023
Miss USA R'Bonney Gabriel celebrates after winning the 71st Miss Universe competition at the New Orleans Ernest N Morial Convention Centre in Louisiana. AFP
Miss Universe eliminates age limits for all contestants

Popular beauty pageant was previously open only to women between the ages of 18 and 28

Fashion & BeautySeptember 13, 2023
K9 Jets is launching its private jet service for pets from Dubai to Farnborough in the UK. Photo: K9 Jets
New private jet service for dogs on Dubai-London route

Ticket prices start at $9,925, which includes a seat for one passenger and a four-legged companion

LuxurySeptember 12, 2023
Jada Pinkett Smith will be in Dubai to promote her coming memoir Worthy. Photo: Maven Global Access
Jada Pinkett Smith's Worthy book world tour lands in Dubai

The event will be her second stop in the UAE, while she promotes her new title around the globe

BooksSeptember 12, 2023
The five finalists of the first Miss Universe Pakistan. Photo: Yugen Group
Finalists of historic Miss Universe Pakistan 2023 revealed

This year will mark the first time the country is being represented at the long-running beauty pageant

LifestyleSeptember 12, 2023
An employee views designs featured in Rebel: 30 Years of London Fashion exhibition at the Design Museum in London. Reuters
Design Museum exhibition celebrates 30 Years of London fashion

Show celebrates looks that have launched the careers of UK-based contemporary designers

Fashion & BeautySeptember 11, 2023
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