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Sitar maestro, Purbayan Chatterjee set to mesmerise music lovers in Dubai Dubai – June 3, 2024: The 4th edition of “Swaralaya Symphony on Strings” concert is set to enchant audiences on June 9, 2024, at the Emirates Theatre in Jumeirah, Dubai. The show will commence at 7:00 PM, featuring an extraordinary fusion of Indian classical music and modern music, led by Purbayan Chatterjee, the acclaimed Sitar maestro and President of India Awardee. Purbayan will be accompanied by his distinguished peers in the art form including Ojas Adhiya, a modern Tabla prodigy, NJ Nandagopal, Mridangam artist and Ruthvik Rao, a keyboard…

Alfred Hitchcock is among cinema’s most influential and revered directors. Known as The Master of Suspense, Hitchcock rose to prominence in the late 1920s, but achieved the apex of his fame throughout the 1940s and ’50s. He directed over 50 movies throughout his 60-year-long career. Few directors can claim to be more prolific, revered, or successful than Hitchcock. Indeed, his best movies are still studied and analyzed today, with nine of his directorial efforts being selected for preservation by the National Film Registry. Hitchcock is behind some of the all-time best psychological thrillers and mystery movies in Hollywood’s history. These…

President Sheikh Mohamed discussed with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al -Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, fraternal relations and ways to enhance cooperation and collaboration in various fields to achieve the mutual interests of both countries and their visions for sustainable development and prosperity. During the meeting, held in Abu Dhabi, both the leaders reviewed a number of regional and international issues of mutual concern, particularly the current developments in the Middle East and the repercussions of the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. They stressed the importance of intensifying efforts aimed at achieving an immediate ceasefire in Gaza…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance is projected to win a big majority in the general election that concluded on Saturday, TV exit polls said, suggesting it would do better than expected by most analysts. Most exit polls projected the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) could win a two-thirds majority in the 543-member lower house of parliament, where 272 is needed for a simple majority. A two-thirds majority will allow the government to usher in far-reaching amendments in the constitution. A summary of five major exit polls projected the NDA could win between 353 and 401…

Finding the ideal florist to adorn your special moments has been made easier with our curated list of Dubai’s top floral artisans. Forever Rose London Forever Rose London provides a solution if you’re disappointed by gifted flowers withering away. This distinctive artisan florist specialises in long-lasting roses sourced from the mineral-rich volcanic soils of Ecuador. These roses can endure for years without the need for water or sunlight, as per their website. Located in Boxpark, Dubai. Gosha Goshá Flowers, founded by Natalia Shustova, offers a wide choice of exquisite arrangements, including personalised bouquets and an everlasting collection. Goshá also offers…

Two-time Champions League winning coach Jose Mourinho arrived in Istanbul on Sunday to be unveiled as the new manager of Fenerbahce and was accorded a welcome fit for a popstar by the 19-times Turkish champions’ fans. The Portuguese coach, who won the Champions League with Porto and Inter Milan, has not worked since his sacking by Italian Serie A side Roma in January. But like the self-acclaimed ‘Special One’ Fenerbahce are in need of a boost of their own with 10 years passing since their last domestic title. He was greeted at the airport by a crowd of Fenerbahce fans…

4th Regulatory Conference focuses on initiatives and efforts in building secure and transparent banking Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 03 June 2024 The fourth edition of the Regulatory Conference, organised by UAE Banks Federation, the sole representative and unified voice of UAE banks, focused on efforts to enhance compliance with laws, regulations and regulatory guidelines and to meet the highest standards of governance, transparency and risk management in the UAE banking sector. The annual event is part of the Federation’s initiatives to promote a safe and secure financial sector in line with the directives of Central Bank of the UAE,…

Prime Day is one of the biggest sales events of the year with Amazon throwing everything into its efforts each year. If you’ve been waiting to buy big ticket items or even simply a little treat for yourself, Prime Day is the sales event to watch for. However, before you dive right in, it’s important to know a bunch of things about it. We’re here to help on that front with a look at what Prime Day involves, when it occurs, what to expect from it, and even what other retailers get up to around the same time. Excited? You…

Air travel could soon become more expensive, and consumers will have to absorb some of the rising costs, experts said at a conference in Dubai on Monday. With the aviation sector shifting focus to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and aiming for net zero by 2050, travellers will bear the brunt and see a price hike. “The transition to net zero will require customers to pay,” said Willie Walsh, Director General of IATA. “Fuel is our single biggest cost. Sustainable Aviation Fuel will cost at least three times more than regular fuel. We are doing everything possible as an industry to…

India saw nearly 25,000 cases of suspected heat stroke and 56 people died after several heat wave days across the country from March to May, according to local media report, citing government data. May has been a particularly bad month for the region, with temperature in capital Delhi and nearby state of Rajasthan touching 50ºC. In a contrast, parts of eastern India have been reeling under the impact of cyclone Remal. Heavy rain in the north eastern state of Assam has killed 14 people since Tuesday. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. At…