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Bollywood actors Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal are tying the knot. Preparations are in full swing at their respective residences in Mumbai, with the wedding reportedly happening on June 23. Sinha’s home, ‘Ramayana,’ is adorned with twinkling lights, creating a magical atmosphere. The bride-to-be was recently spotted attending a puja ceremony with her mother, Poonam Sinha. The Heeramandi actor’s friend Huma Qureshi also attended the pre-wedding function at her home. A photo believed to be from the couple’s mehendi ceremony has taken social media by storm. The picture shows the couple dressed in traditional red attire. Just days before the…

Several cancer survivors celebrated their cancer-free status by ringing a bell, and shared their stories of recovery at a recent event for Cancer Survivor Month at Burjeel Specialty Hospital in Sharjah. The survivors highlighted the importance of sharing their stories to bring strength, hope, and a sense of solidarity to those who are still battling cancer. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Maysaa Abdullah Rashid is one such survivor who got diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago. After gruelling sessions of chemotherapy, she is now cancer-free. “I got diagnosed in 2022 when…

SriLankan Airlines will spread its wings across the Middle East region after acquiring more aircraft on lease this year to strengthen its fleet, its top official says. Richard Nuttall, chief executive officer of SriLankan Airlines, said fleet modernisation plays an important in the carrier’s turnaround as well as caters to growing passengers demand in the region. He said the airline will strengthen its current fleet of 21 to 22 in July, with plans to add three more aircraft within the next three months to increase the tally to 25 aircraft this year. “We are aiming to boost SriLankan Airlines fleet…

Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a tense 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in a Group One Super Eight encounter of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Saturday. Set a target of 149, Glenn Maxwell (59 off 41 balls, six fours, three sixes) kept the Test and One-Day champions on course until he became Gulbadin’s third wicket in the 15th over, opening the door to a result which keeps the duel for semi-final spots alive going into the final two fixtures in the group on…

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a warning to motorists regarding poor visibility caused by fog formation on Sunday morning, June 23. The weather department sent out a red alert, notifying residents of a deterioration in horizontal visibility, which may drop even further at times until 8.30 in the morning. In a social media post, Abu Dhabi Police cautioned motorists against poor visibility, urging them to reduce speed and follow safety traffic guidelines. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The met has issued red alert for heavy fog on Saturday, and the…

Love crossword puzzles but don’t have all day to sit and solve a full-sized puzzle in your daily newspaper? That’s what The Mini is for! A bite-sized version of the New York Times’ well-known crossword puzzle, The Mini is a quick and easy way to test your crossword skills daily in a lot less time (the average puzzle takes most players just over a minute to solve). While The Mini is smaller and simpler than a normal crossword, it isn’t always easy. Tripping up on one clue can be the difference between a personal best completion time and an embarrassing…

Question: I flew from Dubai to a South Asian destination with a local carrier last month. As usual, I ensured that all my bags were properly sealed before boarding. When I reached home, however, I noticed that a few of my belongings such as shoes and shirts worth more than Dh1,000 were missing. Can I claim my stolen, lost items? If so, who is responsible for the loss? Is it the airline or the airports responsible for the loss? I appreciate your guidance about my rights. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Answer:…

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.…

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…

For Abu Dhabi resident Sajitha Hyder, she always knew that her son, Daniyal, had several allergies from when he was a baby. But it was only last week, when he was 11 years old, that he unknowingly ingested peanuts for the first time and went into an anaphylactic shock. “We had ordered chilli chicken from a new Chinese restaurant and ate it for lunch,” she said. “My son ate it and he was totally fine. He attended an online class and then went out to play. He came back a little later and said that his asthma was acting up.…