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“If you are what you eat, I only want the good stuff.” You may have heard this sassy dialogue from Remy the little rat-chef in the Disney Pixar blockbuster Ratatouille. Sassy yes, but packs in truth bombs. Nutrients from the foods we eat do provide the foundation for the structure, function and wholeness of every little cell in our body, from the skin and hair to the muscles, bones, digestive and immune systems. We may not realise it, but we’re constantly repairing, healing and rebuilding our body, through what we consume. Health experts have been stressing on the fact that…

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted it was a “big relief” for his highly-fancied team to reach the T20 World Cup second round after a seven-wicket win over the United States on Wednesday. The Indian skipper also showered the US team with praise as the co-hosts still have a chance to reach the Super Eights. If the US beat Ireland on Friday, they would not only qualify for the next round but also knock former champions Pakistan out of the tournament. Rohit paid tribute to the USA team, some of whom were familiar faces. Mumbai-born opening bowler Saurabh Netravalkar, who played…

EXCITING ENTERTAINMENT, PROMOTIONS, AND RAFFLES: MALL EVENTS NOT TO MISS THIS EID AL ADHA Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 June 2024: Shopping malls across Dubai will come alive with enthralling Eid entertainment, endless family fun, and exciting retail promotions from 16 – 23 June, bringing the perfect festive celebrations for residents and visitors across the city. Organised by Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), seven spectacular days of Eid in Dubai also bring shoppers the chance to win huge prizes in a selection of raffles and draws. Traditional roaming entertainment by Emirati bands will ignite the spirit of Eid across…

If you’re in the Amazon ecosystem, use Amazon Alexa regularly, and want to expand your collection of smart home devices, then you’ll be happy to know that Amazon has a whole range of Echo devices for you to pick from. Even better, a lot of these regularly show up on our lists of best smart speakers and best smart displays, so you’re getting a quality product almost regardless of what you’re picking up. Of course, there’s a huge selection, and Echo devices can get quite expensive, which is why we’ve gone out and found our favorite Echo deals and collected them…

Most public parking areas will be free in Ajman, from June 16 to 18 in observance of Eid Al Adha holidays, authorities have announced. It does not however apply to spaces that are subject to fees, the Ajman Municipality and Planning Department said. Earlier, Sharjah authorities had also announced that public parking areas will be free from June 16 to 18. The Sharjah Municipality had added that this, however, doesn’t apply to the seven-day paid public parking zones, which are identified by the blue signs. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For both…

Philippine authorities have launched a crackdown on illegal offshore gambling operators, several run by Chinese firms, as calls to ban these activities mount due to their alleged links to criminal syndicates. Around 250 to 300 offshore gambling firms are operating in the Philippines without a licence, the chief of the country’s gaming regulator said on Thursday, around six times more than the 46 legitimate gaming operators in the country. “Together with the police, we search for these illegal operators, conduct raids, and shut them down,” Alejandro Tengco, chairman of state regulator Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (PAGCOR), told Reuters in…

Robust demand cushioned the impact of flooding caused by April’s record rainfall on Dubai home valuations in May, according to a review by ValuStrat Price Index (VPI) on residential capital values. Villa capital values continued to expand at similar monthly rates, while apartment valuations experienced accelerated growth compared to April, analysts at ValuStrat noted. The VPI recorded 174.4 points in May, marking a 27.2 per cent annual increase, with a monthly rise of 2.1 per cent. Villas reached 221.2 points, while apartments stood at 144 points, compared to the baseline of 100 points set in January 2021. According to JLL…

Star couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan are taking a holiday with their sons, Taimur and Jeh. The couple were spotted at the Mumbai airport on Thursday morning. They were dressed in white. Entering the airport, Kapoor Khan was seen holding Jeh’s hand, while Taimur and Saif were seen walking in front. The couple has been married for 11 years. The two have worked together in LOC Kargil (2003) and Omkara (2006), but it was on the sets of the 2008 film Tashan that they fell in love. On October 16, 2012, they tied the knot. On the…

Jean Pereira and Aditi Menon met as college students in India several years ago and instantly became friends. “We are Aquarians,” they announce happily, during our interview. They stayed in touch over the years but reconnected when Aditi relocated to Dubai two years ago after living in the US for 15 years. At that point, both were at a critical juncture in their lives. “Like most women, I was looking for a job that would offer stability and flexibility in terms of the time I could spend with my family,” says Jean, who has worked in the event management industry.…

Former Albania manager Gianni De Biasi believes Italy should not be written off so easily at Euro 2024 and Albania are an even better side than the one which he led to their first ever appearance at a major tournament. Italy’s opening European Championship game with Albania on Saturday is one with a special meaning for De Biasi, an Italian coach who became a hero in Albania when he took them to Euro 2016, and he has great memories of those days in France. “It was a unique emotion. From the debut against Switzerland, to the match in Marseille against…