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In today’s times of digital distraction and constant stimulation, stress and anxiety have become second nature. Little did we know that amidst the chaos lies a remedy as ancient as time itself, that can be harnessed to access the profound healing. And it comes from nature’s humble beginnings: seeds. Seeds are crops at their very first stage of life. Within the confines of a tiny seed lies the blueprint for entire forests, the promise of life’s boundless potential encapsulated in a small dot. A notion that seems almost poetic, yet profoundly resonant when we consider the intricate power of nature.…

When a new iPad is released, it is common for organizations to conduct bend durability tests. Recently, JerryRigEverything, AppleTrack, and MobileReviewEh were the first to perform these tests on both the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro (2024). The results were positive, which is especially surprising given how thin both tablets are. The two new iPad Pro models, introduced earlier this month, are the thinnest yet. The new 11-inch model has a depth of just 0.21 inches, compared to 0.23 inches for the 2022 model. Meanwhile, the 13-inch version is just 0.20 inches in depth, compared to 0.25 inches for the…

In April, an Indian housewife received cash from her husband as a wedding anniversary gift. She used the money to buy a raffle draw ticket, and on Thursday, May 16, that ticket netted her $1 million. It was a gift that kept on giving. Mrs Payal Payal, 42, from Punjab, hit the jackpot at the Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire series 461 with ticket number 3337 she purchased online on May 3. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. “The money I used to buy the winning ticket came from my husband (Harnek…

An AI video shows an ecstatic Narendra Modi sporting a trendy jacket and trousers, grooving on a stage to a Bollywood song as the crowd cheers. The Indian prime minister reshared the video on X, saying “such creativity in peak poll season is truly a delight.” Another video, with the same stage setting, shows Modi’s rival Mamata Banerjee dancing in a saree-like outfit, but the background score is parts of her speech criticising those who quit her party to join Modi’s. State police have launched an investigation saying the video can “affect law and order.” The different reactions to videos…

Demand for quality Grade A office space in Dubai is outstripping supply across all primary submarkets as the emirate continues to attract overseas investors and businesses with a spate of business-friendly initiatives, including full foreign ownership and residency visa reforms. Grade A offices witness an average increase of 14 per cent y-o-y in rental growth, with specific markets experiencing 20 per cent to 30 per cent surge in rental values, Savills, an international real estate advisor, said its Q1 report. Rising demand for flexible office spaces, including serviced and co-working spaces, reflects changing work models. Dubai’s office market is on…

Dear children/graduating high-schoolers, firstly, congratulations on reaching this significant milestone in your academic journey. Finishing high school is a commendable achievement, and now you stand on the threshold of an exciting new chapter: college or university life. As you eagerly await those admission letters to arrive, I understand that this period of anticipation can be both thrilling and nerve-wracking. All these days you were twiddling your fingers hoping that the exam results will be rosy. Now that you know where you stand, it is time to cross your fingers and wait for the acceptance letter to land. I’m here to…

Cristiano Ronaldo topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career while Spanish golfer Jon Rahm moved up to second following his sensational switch to Saudi-backed LIV Golf. Ronaldo became the world’s highest-paid athlete after his move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr and Forbes said the 39-year-old’s estimated total earnings were in the region of $260 million, an all-time high for a soccer player. His on-field earnings amounted to $200 million while his off-field earnings were $60 million thanks to sponsorship deals where brands make use of his 629 million Instagram followers. Twice major winner Rahm…

If you need to upgrade your cybersecurity, Bitdefender and Malwarebytes both offer some of the best antivirus plans for your Windows computers. As hackers develop increasingly sneaky tricks to hide malware, choosing between these two antivirus companies is important. Although both services have their pros and cons, ultimately, Bitdefender offers more options to fine-tune your subscription than Malwarebytes and has a better track record of malware protection in third-party testing. Tiers and pricing Bitdefender offers more plans and lower first-year prices than Malwarebytes. Even though antivirus plans start at very affordable low prices, it’s important to consider the ongoing cost…

DXOMARK’s #1 smartphone camera ranking – HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra is available for pre-order in the UAE Huawei smartphones have carved a unique niche through its relentless focus on cutting-edge mobile photography. And its P Series smartphones have carried the standard for its relentless pursuit of innovation. This journey of P Series smartphones began in 2012. It was a lineup dedicated to pushing the boundaries of mobile imaging and design. Now, after over a decade, this iconic camera-centric smartphone series is transforming, reborn as the ‘Pura Series’. This name change signifies an evolution. Pura, meaning “Purity,” sets the series’ new…

The UN aid chief warned on Thursday that famine was an immediate risk in Gaza with food stocks running out, describing fresh challenges since the start of Israel’s Rafah operation that made planning and distributing relief almost impossible. As Israel has pounded southern Gaza, some 600,000 people or about half of the uprooted population sheltering there have fled to other areas of the besieged enclave, sometimes returning to bombed-out houses or empty fields. Martin Griffiths said the global body was struggling to help them, with imports of aid all but halted through southern Gaza and fresh fighting adding to distribution…