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One fruit that steals the spotlight in the summer is the mango. Among the varieties of mangoes available in the UAE, the Japanese Miyazaki mango reigns supreme, celebrated for its exquisite flavour. Due to its high price and exclusive nature, it is unlikely that you will find this delicacy on supermarket shelves. However, if you want to savour it, you can place an advance order at select retail stores or purchase it from a few e-commerce platforms, albeit with a hefty price tag. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Two Miyazaki mangoes weighing…
The Indian rupee weakened on Thursday despite broad gains in Asian currencies, which were pushed higher by improved odds of the Federal Reserve cutting policy rates later this year. The rupee was at 22.7329 against the UAE dirham as of 8.05am local time, down from its close at 22.7166 in the previous session. While the currency came under pressure following a weaker-than-expected showing by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led coalition in the national elections on Tuesday, it partially recovered in the following session after intervention from the Reserve Bank of India. Traders expect the central bank to continue acting against…
The New York Times appeared at CES 2023 alongside Delta to confirm that the publication’s game lineup is part of the upcoming Delta Exclusives Hub. Delta Air Lines passengers will soon be able to play Wordle, Spelling Bee, and more during flights via the airline’s free Wi-Fi.Currently, those flying on a Delta flight only get free access to iMessage, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp. Starting on February 1, though, Delta Air Lines plans to offer free Wi-Fi on its flights to Delta SkyMiles members, and lots of content will be accessible from a new landing page called the Delta Exclusives Hub.When…
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.…
The summer season in the UAE has well and truly begun, with temperatures crossing 49°C last week. There is respite for residents in the form of intermittent rains expected to fall in the UAE in June. The third week of June sees the country transition into what is known as ‘astronomical summer’. The season starts with the summer solstice when one of Earth’s poles is tilted closest to the sun. It marks the longest day in the UAE. “On June 21, the country will experience the longest day of the year. Therefore, the air temperatures increase over most areas of…
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…
UAE residents planning to travel to Europe for the upcoming Eid Al Adha break or summer vacation may find it difficult to get an appointment for Schengen visas. According to industry experts, appointment slots are booked till the end of August, but some may become available due to multiple factors. Residents will get up to five days off in mid-June to celebrate Eid Al Adha. Schools will close for the summer vacation in July-August, which is the most popular time for residents to travel. When asked whether appointment slots would be available ahead of the summer break, a top official…
Humane has told owners of its Ai Pin device to stop using its charging case “immediately” because it “may pose a fire safety risk.” The warning was sent in an email to owners on Wednesday that was seen by The Verge. It comes just two months after the $700 gadget started shipping, and follows a slew of reviews in which it was widely panned for falling short of the maker’s promise to act as an AI-powered digital assistant. Humane explained that it had inspected the case after receiving a report about a charging issue. The inspection uncovered an anomaly with…
Christian Eriksen scored a stunning late winner to give Denmark a 2-1 victory over Sweden in a lively pre-Euro 2024 friendly at a sold-out Parken stadium on Wednesday, cementing his spot as the Danes’ most potent creative force ahead of the tournament in Germany. It took just over a minute for the home side to break the deadlock as Sweden’s defence was caught napping at the game’s first corner, and Eriksen found Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg at the near post for an easy finish. With the red-clad fans expecting that to be the beginning of an onslaught, the Swedes struck back quickly…
Paramount+ with Showtime has a ton of great programming that you’ll be able to enjoy, with top programming like Yellowjackets, Halo, and Bryan Cranston’s Your Honor. And today, via a Sling TV deal, you can get your first month of Paramount+ with Showtime at a discounted rate of just $5 instead of the usual $10. Just tap the button below to get started. Or, keep reading to see why you’ll probably like Paramount+ with Showtime and learn why this may not even be the best way to get a deal on the entertainment service via Sling. Why you should try Paramount+…