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Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson confronts his destiny when he leads Rajasthan Royals against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 on Friday at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. While a place in the final against Kolkata Knight Riders will be the main priority, Samson can also create some personal history by becoming the most successful captain in the history of the IPL by breaking Shane Warne’s long-standing record in T20 history. When RR defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024 Eliminator on Wednesday it brought up Samson’s 31st win as the team’s captain to tie a long-standing record…

In its annual corporate strategy meeting, Sony debuted a video that featured a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it concept for a redesigned game controller. The presentation, which you can watch below, was dedicated to talking about Sony’s future “creative entertainment vision,” and included a lot of talk about the metaverse, mixed reality, and what it perceives as the future of game development. During a segment that showed off many futuristic-looking devices, you can see a circular controller working with a projected screen. Sony’s Creative Entertainment Vision | Official Video The design might be familiar to Sony fans, as it resembles the “Boomerang” controller Sony…

Travellers on Dubai visit visas are urged to carry Dh3,000 cash, a valid return ticket, and proof of accommodation before going on a flight to the emirate, tourism agencies told Khaleej Times. Experts said authorities are ensuring strict entry guidelines are followed. Some passengers who failed to meet the requirements said they were stopped at Indian airports and barred from boarding their flights. Other reported being stranded at airports in Dubai. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “People travelling to Dubai must have a valid visa with a passport having validity of at…

US Attorney-General Merrick Garland on Thursday called former President Donald Trump’s claims that the FBI was authorised to shoot him during its 2022 search of his Florida club “false” and “extremely dangerous”. Garland told reporters that Trump and some of his allies were referring to a “standard operations plan” that limits when agents can use lethal force while executing search warrants. The FBI searched Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in August 2022 to retrieve classified material that he retained after leaving office. Agents found a slew of records that led to one of the four criminal prosecutions Trump currently faces. Stay up…

Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), the UAE Federal export credit company, on Wednesday said it has a gross exposure of Dh9.6 billion by the end of 2023, which is a staggering 21-fold increase as compared to 2019. “With an emphasis on emerging industries and SMEs, we will continue to broaden and diversify our economy according to the ‘We the UAE 2031’ vision, which aims to increase the country’s non-oil exports to Dh800 billion and raise the volume of non-oil foreign trade to Dh4 trillion by the next decade,” said Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, minister of economy and chairman of ECI.…

Hailing from humble beginnings in a small village, Manoj Bajpayee’s passion for acting ignited early in his life, despite the initial scepticism surrounding the pursuit of such ‘big-ticket’ dreams. Through rejections and setbacks, he clung to an unwavering self-belief, confident that his talent would ultimately shine through. And shine it did. Born in Bihar, India, Bajpayee struggled initially but rose to prominence with his breakthrough role as Bhiku Mhatre in Ram Gopal Varma’s cult classic Satya (1998), earning him widespread acclaim and a National Film Award. With his 100th film, Bhaiyya Ji all set to captivate audiences, the actor reflects…

Maří Bartos lived with crippling lower back pain for years, never thinking that it was an indication of a deep, psychological trauma. “It felt like a constant dull ache that would sometimes escalate into sharp, stabbing pains,” said the 39-year-old architect living in Dubai. “There were times when the pain was so severe that it limited my mobility and interfered with my ability to work.” Bartos initially sought traditional medical diagnosis and treatment, believing that her symptoms were solely rooted in a physical ailment or injury. She thought her pain was related to the nature of her work, which often…

Diego Maradona’s heirs have taken legal action in France to block the controversial sale of the Argentine football legend’s ‘Golden Ball’ trophy from the 1986 Mexico World Cup. The trophy given to the tournament’s best player had been missing for decades before being found by an antique dealer in the French capital. It is due to be sold by Aguttes auction house in Neuilly-sur-Seine, close to Paris on June 6. Lawyers for the family of Maradona, who died in 2020 aged 60 years, argued that the latest piece of memorabilia from the player’s glittering career which is expected to fetch…

If you want to save a ton of money on a pre-built gaming PC, take a look at this offer from HP that’s coming as part of Memorial Day sales. The Omen 40L (which includes an RTX 4070 Ti) would usually run you $2,550, but it can be yours now for just $1,650. That’s a savings of $900. Tap the button below to see the machine over at HP, or continue reading for a better overview of its stats as well as how this prebuilt gaming PC ran when we got our hands on it. Why you should buy the…

A UAE-based company will soon make an inter-emirate private helicopter service more easily available in the country. Air Chateau International will make it possible for passengers to travel from Dubai to Ras Al Khaimah in less than 30 minutes. “We will build at least six new heliports in various emirates across the UAE,” said Dr Samir Mohammed, Founder, Chairman and MD of Air Chateau International. “Passengers can come to our facility at Al Maktoum airport and then take a helicopter to Ras Al Khaimah in about 24 to 27 minutes, depending on the wind.” The company has shortlisted 20 locations…