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India will be counting on Ravindra Jadeja’s all-round brilliance in the T20 World Cup in June and the Chennai Super Kings player looks in fine fettle as he produced a match-winning performance in Sunday’s Indian Premier League match against Punjab Kings. The 35-year-old is India’s premier spin-bowling all-rounder, apart from being a gun fielder, and will be expected to play a key role in the T20 showpiece in the United States and West Indies, where the ball is likely to turn. Against Punjab in Dharamsala, Jadeja top-scored for Chennai with a breezy 43 and then returned to claim 3-20 to…

SCRF 2024: Eco-friendly learning material make learning fun and practical for teachers and children The 15th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival has a creative line-up of educational material that promotes sustainability Sharjah, May 06, 2024 Gone are the days when kindergartens and primary classrooms had educational material made of paper stuck on the walls for early childhood teaching. Since they required careful handling and occasional replacement, early learning systems have now come up with more durable and eco-friendly alternatives. One such product made of 100% cotton or felt material is on display and sale at the 15th edition…

When ChatGPT launched in late 2022, it was a novelty. It didn’t take long, however, for competition to come along. Early on, there weren’t many ChatGPT alternatives available that weren’t in-house, research-based options or open source projects on GitHub that required some sort of coding knowledge to set up and operate. But since then, several companies have developed consumer products with free and paid tiers and a plethora of enterprise and developer options. So, if you aren’t satisfied with ChatGPT for whatever reason, these are the eight other options to try out instead. Microsoft Copilot Microsoft Copilot has come a…

A committee has been formed to handle citizens’ requests regarding the transfer of housing grants under the legislation in force prior to October 2018, whether through sale or exchange with other citizens. The Abu Dhabi Housing Authority (ADHA) said that the committee’s objective is to address cases that occurred before October 2, 2018, in accordance with approved regulations, prioritising the public interest. Starting from May 6 until July 31, 2024, the newly formed committee will accept requests at the ISKAN Abu Dhabi Centre. ADHA stipulated that the requests submitted to the committee should pertain to cases which took place before…

Russia announced on Monday that its troops stationed near Ukraine would run nuclear weapons drills and threatened to strike UK military targets outside the embattled country, citing what it said was an escalation in Western sabre-rattling. The defence ministry announced the drills and also said Russian forces had captured two villages in eastern Ukraine, where outgunned and outmanned Ukrainian troops have been struggling to hold their positions. Officials in the border region of Belgorod meanwhile said that Ukrainian aerial attacks had left at least seven people dead and wounded over 30, including several children. Stay up to date with the…

ICICI Bank announced on Monday that it has enabled NRI customers in the UAE and none other countries to use their international mobile number to make UPI (Unified Payments Interface) payments instantly in India. The move by the leading Indian lender will significantly enhance NRIs convenience of making everyday payments. Until now, an NRI will need a valid Indian mobile number to set up a UPI ID and use any UPI app. Using their international mobile number linked to non-resident external (NRE) or non-resident ordinary (NRO) bank accounts held with ICICI Bank in India, the bank’s NRI customers can use…

SCRF 2024: Bilal Maqsood of Strings fame takes centre stage along with school students on a night of music, poetry & entertainment Popular Pakistani rockstar drives home unique message of friendship through real life lessons from his new series Pakkay Dost after young performers present poems as part of a live show Sharjah, May 6, 2024 Visitors to the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) on Sunday were treated to a delightful evening of musical nostalgia and mushaira , a poetic symposium, performed by a select group of UAE’s school students as part of a special cultural show. The event, put…

If you’re in the market for some savings on a TV by one of the best TV brands, you can always shop Sony TV deals or Samsung TV deals, and you can even shop for a TV by size with 65-inch TV deals, 70-inch TV deals, and 75-inch TV deals. But LG is a brand worth considering if you’re looking for a balance of picture quality, smart features, and affordability in your next TV. LG is one of the top TV brands on the market, and the electronics giant never shies away from making LG TV deals some of the…

Mountaineer and Dubai resident Naila Kiani scaled Makalu, the world’s fifth highest peak at 8.485 metres, on Sunday. The remarkable accomplishment makes her the first Pakistani woman to conquer 11 of the world’s 14 highest mountains – all 8,000-plus metres in height. In her nine years in Dubai, Kiani has spent the last three years mountaineering. Kiani, who has two young children, found the ideal environment and resources in the city to pursue her passion to climb the world’s highest peaks. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Kiani’s latest feat did not come…

Investors and traders will be watching key macroeconomic events in the coming week to gauge the mood of policymakers, which will impact their investment strategies. Swiss Central Bank Governor Thomas Jordan will be speaking late on Monday, followed by the Australian interest rate decision on Tuesday. Later the same day, attention will shift to the release of retail sales data for the Eurozone, with consumer morale data scheduled for release on Friday. Additionally, market participants are closely monitoring statements from several Federal Reserve officials throughout the week. Finally, on Friday, the monthly federal budget of the United States will be…