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Students of the Model Private School, Abu Dhabi, have bagged exceptional results in the Grade 12 Higher Secondary Examination under the Kerala syllabus. Girl students from the school topped the UAE in both science and commerce streams, according to principal Dr V.V. Abdul Kader. “The school presented 125 students for the second year Higher Secondary Examination during the academic year 2023-24, which included 70 students from the science stream and 55 from the commerce stream. Impressively, 38 students achieved A+ grades in all six subjects. This has been an exceptional result for us. I congratulate all students, parents and teachers…

Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told Israel’s “enemies and friends” on Wednesday that it would do whatever necessary to achieve its war aims in Gaza and the north, in an apparent response to US pressure to halt its operation in Rafah. The comments, at a ceremony to commemorate Israel’s war dead, followed US President Joe Biden’s warning that the United States would halt weapons supplies if Israel moved into Rafah, the southern Gaza city where more than a million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. “I turn to Israel’s enemies as well as to our best of friends and say — the State…

Actress Rashmika Mandanna recently revealed her next Bollywood venture alongside Salman Khan in the highly-anticipated film Sikandar, Hindustan Times reported. Following the announcement, social media erupted with excitement, marking the first-time pairing of the actress with the Bollywood icon. The revelation coincided with her rumoured boyfriend Vijay Deverakonda’s 35th birthday, adding to the surprise for fans. While some expressed concerns over the noticeable age gap between Rashmika, 28, and Salman, 58, the overwhelming response anticipates a blockbuster Eid release in the coming year. Fans flooded social platforms with enthusiasm, predicting a monumental success for the film, Hindustan Times said. One…

For Dubai-based Lithuanian couple Arunas Gelazninkas and his wife Emilija Gelazninkas two things clicked when they met each other — love and business. It took no time for them to mark the dunes of Dubai as their terrain and they teamed up professionally to launch the global brand AG Dakar Dubai in 2019 to coach motorbike enthusiasts and racing buffs. Although their common dream translated into reality with the establishment of their company, they had to grope in the dark for a while because of the unique nature of their business. “When we started out, we had a vision but…

Poetry for children has the power heal the world, say experts at SCRF 2024 Author Shobha Tharoor and academician Dr Djellouli Laid discuss the magicof children’s poetry and how to keep it ‘fresh’ at Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival Sharjah, May 09, 2024 A noted author for young people and a literature professor spoke at length about the magic of  contemporary children’s poetry and how to keep it ‘fresh’ during a panel discussion at the ongoing 15th annual Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF).  The hour-long conversation moderated by journalist Mania Suwaid saw poet and editor Shobha Tharoor and academician Dr Djellouli…

One of the best features of Apple AirPods is the ability to toss the buds inside the MagSafe charging case when the battery gets low. to charge things up. Thanks to Apple’s speedy charging rates, just five minutes inside the case will give you one hour of listening time (for the AirPods Pro). You’ll also be able to store up to 30 extra charge hours in a MagSafe case, compared to the five to six hours of battery the AirPods deliver when fully charged. Like the AirPods themselves, the MagSafe case is going to run out of battery. When it…

The UAE on Thursday launched a project to empower and nurture 1,000 talented students across various fields. The ‘Freejna School project’, which aims to turn every government school into a community centre after school hours, will train students in science, literature, culture, sports and art. The project will be implemented in three stages. The initial experimental stage will activate community activities in selected government schools. The second stage will evaluate the impact of the programmes on students. The third stage will see the project’s expansion to encompass all government schools in the country. Stay up to date with the latest…

A plane with dozens of passengers skidded off a runway before takeoff at Senegal’s main airport on Thursday, injuring at least 10 people and bringing the facility temporarily to a halt, the airport and Senegalese transport ministry said. The Blaise Diagne airport said an investigation was underway to determine the cause of the accident, which occurred around 0100 GMT as the Transair-owned Boeing 737-300 chartered by Air Senegal was preparing to fly to Mali. Night-time videos shared on social media showed passengers running away from a plane whose left wing appeared to be on fire. The aircraft was at a…

Ongoing political tensions in the Middle East, sustained buying by central banks, weakening dollar are expected to bolster demand for gold as a safe haven and a hedge against political and economic instability. Gold has climbed approximately 12 per cent this year, navigating through an environment of high inflation and uncertainty regarding the timing of the US Fed’s rate cuts. This resilience highlights gold’s enduring appeal as a hedge against economic instability. Alex Ebkarian, COO and co-founder of Allegiance Gold, says gold shot higher and beyond record highs due to a confluence of economic and geopolitical issues like rising inflation,…

Expectant mother Deepika Padukone made her first public appearance since Ranveer Singh removed their wedding photos from his Instagram. The couple, anticipating their first child, returned from their babymoon, with Deepika adorning an oversized tee concealing her baby bump, according to News18.com. However, the spotlight wasn’t solely on her attire. In a video taken from within a car, Deepika seemed initially unaware of the camera’s presence. Playfully, she interacted with the paparazzo upon exiting, accidentally knocking the camera. This outing marked their first public sighting following Ranveer’s archival of their wedding photos, sparking speculation. Yet, an insider clarified to Hindustan…