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Iraqi News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Iraqi News
Iraqi film The President's Cake wins Audience Award at Cannes Directors' Fortnight
Cannes, France ( – Iraqi film The President's Cake (كعكة الرئيس), directed by New York-based Iraqi filmmaker Hassan Hadi, has won the prestigious Audience Choice Award in the Directors' Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival. This marks a significant achievement as Iraq's first official participation to gain such recognition at the renowned festival. Set in the mid-1990s during Saddam Hussein's rule and the era of sanctions, the film tells the poignant story of Lamia, a nine-year-old girl living in poverty with her grandmother in the southern Iraqi Marshes. She is compelled by her school to provide a cake for the dictator's birthday celebrations, highlighting the immense social and economic pressures faced by ordinary Iraqis. Filmed in the historic Marshes, 'The President's Cake' draws on Hadi's childhood memories. At Cannes, the director emphasized the resilience of the Marshes, stating The Marshes remained while Saddam is gone. The Iraqi-Qatari-US co-production has been celebrated for its powerful narrative, offering a window into one of Iraq's most challenging periods. This award signals a vibrant return for Iraqi cinema to the international stage.
Hans India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Hyderabad's Shreyas Ayaluri bags Audience Choice Award at UCLA Film Festival
Los Angeles-based screenwriter Shreyas Ayaluri, originally from Hyderabad, made waves at the prestigious UCLA Film Festival by clinching the Audience Choice Award for his absurdist short film The Serene Place. Formerly titled The Serene Place Where The Stars Poop, the film resonated strongly with festival-goers, who were captivated by its quirky humor and underlying social commentary. Written during the Writers' Strike, the short follows a film school graduate entangled in a surreal, Kafka-esque journey through the chaotic maze of the entertainment industry. As gatekeepers obstruct his path to success, the film cleverly blends comedy with critique, offering a unique take on ambition and disillusionment. The project was written by Ayaluri and directed by Shriya Rana. Ayaluri, known for his distinctive style that fuses magical realism with emotional depth, has penned over 30 award-winning scripts. His portfolio includes acclaimed features, pilots, and viral digital series, with several of his works amassing millions of views online. Some of his notable titles include A Mother's Battle, Eclipsed Innocence, and Cupid's Curse. Now a rising force in mainstream screenwriting, Ayaluri has multiple projects in the pipeline. His upcoming family horror feature, Casbah, is currently being packaged with producers on board and a director soon to be finalized. The recognition at UCLA cements Ayaluri's place as an emerging global storyteller, and marks a proud moment for Indian talent making an impact in international cinema.
India.com
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Zee Cine Awards 2025: India cinema's biggest celebration, when and where to watch, check details
Zee Cine Awards 2025: Like every year, this year too, Zee Cine Awards is going on with a full thrust. Film stars are going to add glamour to this award night and are ready to spread their charm on the red carpet. It has been entertaining people for 22 years. The 23rd edition will also be seen soon. People are very excited for this and are eagerly waiting for it. Let us tell you when, where, and how you can watch this award night. A grand event of Zee Cine Awards is going to be organised in Mumbai on this Saturday, i.e., 17 May 2025. Many Bollywood stars are going to participate in this award show. Many are also going to perform in it. Many promo videos and posts of the show are being seen on the Instagram page of Zee Cine Awards. This time, from Ananya Panday, Jacqueline Fernandez, Tamannaah Bhatia to Rashmika Mandanna and Tiger Shroff, we will see explosive dance performances. You will be able to watch it on Zee Cinema, Zee TV, and Zee5. Last year also, Zee Cine Awards 2024 was organised in Mumbai. Even then many big names had participated. Actors Shah Rukh and Rani Mukherji won the Best Actor and Actress awards. Sunny and Kiara won the Audience Choice Award.
Business Upturn
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
After iOS Traction, AI Pet Travel App Kruiz, Announces Android Launch
Irvine, California, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Co-founders Brad Pauer and Angela Le had confirmed—twice—that their dog could fly in-cabin on a trip to London. But a last-minute policy change at Heathrow Airport left them stranded, out thousands of dollars, and without options. That single moment sparked the creation of Kruiz—the first AI-powered travel assistant built to transform how pet parents explore the world with their animals. And now, after a successful iOS launch in April, Kruiz is officially coming to Android by the end of May 2025—something many users have been asking for since day one. 'We've heard from Android users around the world: 'When is it our turn?'' says Brad Pauer, CEO and co-founder. 'This launch is about inclusion, accessibility, and delivering on our promise to make pet travel effortless for every kind of traveler.' From Frustration to Innovation For millions of pet parents, travel still feels like a gamble. Airline policies shift without notice. Fees and forms are buried in PDFs. A single oversight—like showing up with the wrong-sized carrier—can derail an entire trip. Kruiz solves that. Built by real pet travelers, not travel agents, Kruiz aggregates the most up-to-date travel rules and policies, combining verified data sources and AI to give pet parents instant, personalized guidance on airline fees, documentation, carrier sizes, and more—all through an intuitive chatbot experience. Think of it as ChatGPT, but trained specifically for pet travel—and backed by a community that's been in your shoes. A Movement, Not Just an App Before even launching publicly, Kruiz secured 10+ strategic partnerships, won the Audience Choice Award at UC Berkeley's LAUNCH Accelerator, and validated deep market interest. Now live on iOS, the app has seen rapid early adoption with hundreds of users in its first few weeks—a strong signal of product-market fit ahead of its Android release in May 2025. But beyond awards and downloads, Kruiz is resonating for a deeper reason: it speaks directly to the overlooked traveler. The kind who sees pets as family, not cargo. The kind who just wants someone—anyone—to make things easier. 'Pet travel has always been fragmented,' said Pauer. 'We're not just filling a gap—we're reimagining what the travel experience can feel like: stress-free and inclusive.' What's Next With the Android release now on deck, Kruiz is also preparing to roll out new features in summer 2025—including hotel and flight booking, car rentals, and international travel support. Kruizy, the AI assistant at the heart of the app, continues to learn and adapt with every user interaction. And while the technology is powerful, the mission stays simple: give pet parents peace of mind, wherever they go. The Kruiz Android app will be available for download in the Google Play Store by the end of May 2025. To learn more, visit or follow @letskruiz on Instagram , TikTok , and LinkedIn . Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
After iOS Traction, AI Pet Travel App Kruiz, Announces Android Launch
It started with a missed flight, a denied refund, and a dachshund named Bodhi Irvine, California, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Co-founders Brad Pauer and Angela Le had confirmed—twice—that their dog could fly in-cabin on a trip to London. But a last-minute policy change at Heathrow Airport left them stranded, out thousands of dollars, and without options. That single moment sparked the creation of Kruiz—the first AI-powered travel assistant built to transform how pet parents explore the world with their now, after a successful iOS launch in April, Kruiz is officially coming to Android by the end of May 2025—something many users have been asking for since day one. 'We've heard from Android users around the world: 'When is it our turn?'' says Brad Pauer, CEO and co-founder. 'This launch is about inclusion, accessibility, and delivering on our promise to make pet travel effortless for every kind of traveler.' From Frustration to Innovation For millions of pet parents, travel still feels like a gamble. Airline policies shift without notice. Fees and forms are buried in PDFs. A single oversight—like showing up with the wrong-sized carrier—can derail an entire trip. Kruiz solves that. Built by real pet travelers, not travel agents, Kruiz aggregates the most up-to-date travel rules and policies, combining verified data sources and AI to give pet parents instant, personalized guidance on airline fees, documentation, carrier sizes, and more—all through an intuitive chatbot experience. Think of it as ChatGPT, but trained specifically for pet travel—and backed by a community that's been in your shoes. A Movement, Not Just an App Before even launching publicly, Kruiz secured 10+ strategic partnerships, won the Audience Choice Award at UC Berkeley's LAUNCH Accelerator, and validated deep market interest. Now live on iOS, the app has seen rapid early adoption with hundreds of users in its first few weeks—a strong signal of product-market fit ahead of its Android release in May 2025. But beyond awards and downloads, Kruiz is resonating for a deeper reason: it speaks directly to the overlooked traveler. The kind who sees pets as family, not cargo. The kind who just wants someone—anyone—to make things easier. 'Pet travel has always been fragmented,' said Pauer. 'We're not just filling a gap—we're reimagining what the travel experience can feel like: stress-free and inclusive.' What's Next With the Android release now on deck, Kruiz is also preparing to roll out new features in summer 2025—including hotel and flight booking, car rentals, and international travel support. Kruizy, the AI assistant at the heart of the app, continues to learn and adapt with every user interaction. And while the technology is powerful, the mission stays simple: give pet parents peace of mind, wherever they go. The Kruiz Android app will be available for download in the Google Play Store by the end of May learn more, visit or follow @letskruiz on Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn. CONTACT: Chris K. S99 Agency ck@
