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Question: In an age where social media often buzzes with scepticism toward token well-being gestures like pizza Fridays and Zoom yoga sessions, it begs the question: What does genuine ‘well-being’ entail in the modern workplace, and why is it increasingly recognised as essential for an organisation’s triumph? Answer: Let’s dissect ‘well-being’ in a way that’s as fundamental as anatomy itself. It’s the backbone of a productive team, the heartbeat of a vibrant company culture. Neglect it, and just like a body without proper care, the corporate ecosystem can suffer from low energy and productivity, or worse, burnout. Stay up to…
Hamas has accepted a US proposal to begin talks on releasing Israeli hostages, including soldiers and men, 16 days after the first phase of an agreement aimed at ending the Gaza war, a senior Hamas source said on Saturday. Hamas has dropped a demand that Israel first commit to a permanent ceasefire before signing the agreement, and would allow negotiations to achieve that throughout a first six-week phase, the source told Reuters on condition of anonymity because the talks are private. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A Palestinian official close to the…
Strands is a brand new daily puzzle from the New York Times. A trickier take on the classic word search, you’ll need a keen eye to solve this puzzle. Like Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can be a bit difficult to solve some days. There’s no shame in needing a little help from time to time. If you’re stuck and need to know the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, check out the solved puzzle below. How to play Strands You start every Strands puzzle with the goal of finding the “theme words” hidden in the grid of letters.…
A Dubai resident is standing trial for stealing Dh74,500 by exploiting a loophole in a local bank’s credit card payment system. The bank had a feature that allowed users to settle credit card dues via WhatsApp but the accused African expat discovered a flaw: By adding a negative sign (-), the entered amount would be transferred to a bank account instead of being deducted. Court records show that he used this tactic for two consecutive days and he was able to steal Dh74,500 — which the banking system erroneously credited into his account even if the card didn’t have the…
A class of diabetes medications, which include the drug Ozempic, are associated with a reduced risk of certain obesity-related cancers, according to a study released Friday. The study, in the journal JAMA, which is published by the American Medical Association, compared patients with Type 2 diabetes who were treated with insulin versus patients who were given a class of drug known as GLP-1 agonists, like Ozempic, between 2005 and 2018. The researchers found that the patients who received GLP-1 agonists had a significantly lower risk of developing 10 out of 13 cancers studied, including kidney, pancreatic, esophageal, ovarian, liver and…
Connections is the latest puzzle game from the New York Times. The game tasks you with categorizing a pool of 16 words into four secret (for now) groups by figuring out how the words relate to each other. The puzzle resets every night at midnight and each new puzzle has a varying degree of difficulty. Just like Wordle, you can keep track of your winning streak and compare your scores with friends. Some days are trickier than others. If you’re having a little trouble solving today’s Connections puzzle, check out our tips and hints below. And if you still can’t get…
The weather is expected to be fair to partly cloudy today, according to the weather department. It will be humid by night and Saturday morning over some areas. This can be seen especially towards the northern areas with a probability of fog or mist formation, said the National Centre of Meteorology. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Light to moderate winds are expected to blow, and they will be fresh to strong at times causing blowing dust and sand. This is expected to reduce horizontal visibility, especially over internal areas, NCM forecasted. Winds…
Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian won Iran’s runoff presidential elections, the state media announced on Saturday. Officials have counted more tha 12.7 million votes for Pezeshkian about 10.5 million Saeed Jalili. Iran held the first round of its snap presidential election last week which was marked by a record low turnout. Only 40 per cent of Iran’s 61 million eligible voters cast their ballots in the first round — the lowest turnout in any presidential election since the Islamic Revolution of 1979. The first round saw Pezeshkian, a sole reformist candidate, leading the polls running against three conservative figures with Jalili…
Many people go all out to celebrate their independence on the Fourth of July with their family and friends. But they should also take the time to acknowledge the people who died fighting for their freedom from tyranny and oppression. Netflix can help with that. The streaming giant now features many films about many different wars. But they can all give viewers an idea of the hardships that real soldiers faced and maybe make them cherish the peace in their lives even more. And so, with the Fourth of July weekend here, these are the five best war movies people…
The Fourth of July weekend is here, and everyone is celebrating it differently. Some are surely going on holiday; others might use the time to get together with family; and some will truly take the time to celebrate the hard-earned independence from the British. Whatever your plans, there’s always an opportunity to watch a great TV show, and what better place to do it than Max? The best shows on Max are often a blend of ambitious historical epics, addictive mystery dramas, and exhilarating action thrillers, and many are perfect to enjoy over a long holiday weekend. So enjoy your…