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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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The father of the atomic bomb was greatly influenced by the Bhagavad Gita, which is considered a holy text in India

Film & TVJuly 25, 2023
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The billionaire's love of the letter can be traced back to his early entrepreneurial years

Pop CultureJuly 24, 2023
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Mansaf restaurant in Jordan offers beds for a post-meal nap

The dish is made with rich ingredients such as jameed sauce, shrak bread, rice, meat, pine nuts and almonds

FoodJuly 21, 2023
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Bawaal review: Preachy Bollywood drama is a snoozefest

Nitesh Tiwari drama fails to find its identity or purpose in this muddling tale

Film & TVJuly 20, 2023
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Life in plastic is still fantastic for the Mattel toy 64 years after being launched

Fashion & BeautyJuly 20, 2023
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Fashion & BeautyJuly 14, 2023
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Film & TVJuly 12, 2023
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Action thriller features Bollywood debut of South Indian superstar Nayanthara and special appearance from Deepika Padukone

Film & TVJuly 10, 2023
The primary bedroom of James Cameron's Calofornia Ranch. Photo: Blake Bronstad
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Home & GardenJuly 09, 2023
Models present creations by Ashi Studio during the Haute Couture Fashion Week at the Jean-Jacques Henner museum in Paris on July 6. AFP
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The designer's label Ashi Studio was part of the official roster for the first time

Fashion & BeautyJuly 07, 2023
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Miss Universe Bahrain 2023 finalists revealed

Pageant fans can now vote for their favourite candidates using Choicely app

Fashion & BeautyJuly 06, 2023
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The director was a favourite to win the fan-voted reality show despite many controversies

Film & TVJuly 03, 2023
Female students perform at an event celebrating Teacher's Day, also known as Guru Purnima, at the Shanti Vidhya School in Kathmandu. EPA
Guru Purnima 2023: What is it and how is it celebrated?

The annual festival is dedicated to honouring mentors and teachers

LifestyleJuly 03, 2023
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