In pics: Highly anticipated Dubai Expo 2020 commences today
Dubai Expo 2020, which was delayed for a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, commenced today, September 30. Fifteen states and nine central ministries from India are participating in this six-month-long expo, which will be ending on March 31, 2022.
Dubai Expo, which attracts millions of visitors from across the globe, will be the world's second-biggest (after Tokyo Olympics) event since the beginning of the ongoing pandemic.(REUTERS)
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Emirati men line up to welcome visitors at the site of Expo 2020 on September 30, the day of its opening in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai. (AFP)
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Performers line up to welcome visitors at the site of Expo 2020 on September 30 in the Gulf Emirate of Dubai.(AFP)
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What will the buildings of the future look like? Well, some are already here. Take a look at dramatic structures now open to the public: a ‘mushroom’ that combines art and agriculture; an opera house that lets people saunter along its stepped facade; a floating ‘oasis’ full of classrooms; a mosque with net-zero goals; a church that mirrors a forest. Tucked into each are tips on new ways forward for us all.
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Zendaya poses for photographers upon arrival at the Spider-Man: Brand New Day premiere in London, England, Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP)
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As Spider-Man: Brand New Day gears up to release in theatres on July 30 in India, Zendaya's spectacular press tour has once again cemented her status as the undisputed queen of method dressing. Working closely with her longtime stylist, Law Roach, the actor served a series of jaw-dropping Spider-Man-inspired looks that blurred the line between couture and character.
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Pearl Academy presented its global icon, Masaba Gupta, for the House of Masaba showcase at India Couture Week 2026. Masaba showcased her latest collection, Chardi Kala, a collection rooted in optimism, resilience, and the vibrant spirit of India.
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Christopher Nolan's epic action drama The Odyssey is all set to hit the screens on July 17. On Tuesday, the cast and crew of the film arrived in New York for the film's grand premiere, dressed in elaborate designer ensembles. Here's a look at who wore what.
