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Plug-in hybrid technology has reached the automotive industry’s upper echelon. Bugatti has unveiled the Tourbillon, the long-awaited successor to the Chiron, with a gasoline-electric drivetrain rated at 1,800 horsepower, 3D-printed parts in the suspension, and an unusual sound system that has no speakers. Bugatti developed the Tourbillon on a blank slate. The big coupe’s proportions are relatively close to the Chiron’s because the two cars need to fulfill a similar mission: cruise safely and comfortably at jaw-dropping speeds. Bugatti hints that hitting 250-plus-mph is well within the Tourbillon’s scope of capabilities. For context, the Chiron set a speed record and…

As a young girl growing up in Lucknow (India), Gulshan Kavarana always found herself drawn to people with disabilities. It may have had something do with her bond with her cousin Kersi, born four years after Gulshan, who suffered from Down Syndrome. “He was adorable, the sweetest guy I have ever known. I helped him walk. Seeing him struggle to do regular activities made me want to help anyone and everyone who suffered from this condition,” she recalls. It was in 1971 that Gulshan’s family (her dad had passed away when she was young) moved to erstwhile Bombay (now Mumbai).…

The Rouse Avenue court on Thursday granted bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy. Vacation judge Nyay Bindu granted bail to Arvind Kejriwal on furnishing bail bond of Rs one lakh. The court refused the request of ED to postpone the process of filing a bail bond for 48 hours. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Kejriwal was arrested by the ED on March 21 in connection with a money laundering case relating to alleged irregularities in the now-cancelled Delhi excise policy…

Aqua Properties, a leading real estate brokerage and developer, announced the sale of over 900 units in its latest project, The Central Downtown, within just 100 days of its launch. Demonstrating the robust demand for premium real estate in Dubai, The Central Downtown topped the charts in May, capturing an impressive 40.5% of all transactions in Arjan, according to Property Monitor. Ali Tumbi, founder of Aqua Properties said: “This rapid sales success underscores Aqua Properties’ formidable presence in Dubai’s real estate market and highlights the high level of investor confidence in our projects.” To celebrate the success of The Central…

The Xbox Game Pass Ultimate has welcomed Keplerth into its expanding library this June, marking the sandbox survival RPG as its tenth addition of the month. Originally developed by TARO, a studio based in China, Keplerth saw its full release in May 2022 under the publishing banner of Shanghai’s Gamera Games. Prior to this, the game had a developmental journey spanning over four years in Steam Early Access. Keplerth gained significant traction on Valve’s platform, with industry estimates from VG Insights, PlayTracker, and Gamalytic suggesting sales between 115,000 to 276,000 copies as of mid-2024. It currently enjoys nearly 3,500 “Very…

‘A parent’s job is to teach their child to be independent. The hardest part of that job is accepting success.’ Sending your child on their journey to further education is a giant leap for both, a parent as well as the child. With 80 percent of the nation’s population having grown up as expatriates in the UAE, the challenges can be uniquely complex. The transition from expat lifestyle to university presents emotional and social hurdles that require understanding and resilience. Whether you are an expat or not, this is no doubt an emotional journey. Preparing to send your child abroad…

Suryakumar Yadav smashed a fine half-century before India’s bowlers slammed the brakes on Afghanistan’s flamboyant shot-makers to romp to a 47-run win in the T20 World Cup on Thursday. Suryakumar’s 53 was his 19th fifty in the format and helped India post a challenging 181-8 in their second round Super Eights opener. Experienced fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah then combined with spin trio Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja to strangle Afghanistan, seen by many as dark horses for the title, who were dismissed for 134 off the last ball. “We adapted well and got 180, which was a great…

The Dutton family will return this fall. Paramount Network announced Yellowstone season 5, part 2 will premiere at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Sunday, November 10, 2024. Yellowstone season 5 is the final season of the popular cable TV series. Premiering on November 13, 2022, Yellowstone season 5, part 1 ran for eight episodes, with the finale airing in January 2023. Production on the second half of season 5 began in Montana on May 20. Part 2 is scheduled to consist of six episodes. However, series creator Taylor Sheridan told the Hollywood Reporter that more episodes could be ordered. “If I think it takes 10…

Residents using Google Chrome on their devices have been urged to update their browsers to protect them from attackers and vulnerabilities, the UAE’s Cyber Security Council (CSC) said in its latest advisory on Thursday. In a post shared on X, formerly Twitter, the CSC alerted residents to the new “critical security update” that Google Chrome has released to address “multiple high-severity vulnerabilities.” “Google has released a critical security update for Chrome to address multiple high-severity vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could be exploited by attackers to compromise vulnerable systems, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or other malicious activities. This update…

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) announced today that it has reached a definitive agreement with GEK Terna SA and other shareholders of Terna Energy SA, with the intention to acquire initially 67 per cent of the company’s outstanding shares at completion of the transaction, subject to regulatory approvals and other conditions. After completion of the transaction, Masdar will launch an all-cash mandatory tender offer to acquire all the remaining outstanding shares of the company with the intention of reaching 100 per cent. The transaction and subsequent offer values Terna Energy’s total equity at €2.4 billion with an enterprise value…