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After watching Kiran Rao’s directorial ‘Laapataa Ladies,’ which has been the talk of the town ever since it hit theatres and was released on OTT, actors Alia Bhatt and Priyanka Chopra penned an appreciation post for the entire team. Taking to Instagram stories, Alia re-shared the film’s poster from Aamir Khan Production’s official Instagram handle and wrote, “Such a wonderful time at the movies. These ladies, Pratibha Ranta, Nitanshi Goel and gentlemen Sparsh Shrivastava, Ravi Kishan truly have my heart. Such a beautiful film and what fabulous performances by the entire cast. Congratulations to all of you.” Priyanka posted on…

In the bustling streets of Istanbul back in 2009, Carla de la Vega’s life took a transformative turn. A journalist and author, Carla had just published her first book, Honour Heels and Headscarves, chronicling the real-life stories of women in Istanbul. However, her joy was swiftly overshadowed when she encountered a disturbing photo montage online, depicting her bruised face with derogatory remarks labelling her as a prostitute. This shocking incident not only shook her confidence but ignited a profound realisation – the urgent need to empower herself and subsequently, other women. Carla had a life-changing experience that led her on…

Among the myriad obstacles that unstable weather conditions threw at the UAE following the unprecedented rains on April 16, perhaps the most under-reported was the one faced by the country’s women’s cricket team. A team made up of cricketers from expat communities, the UAE have made considerable progress in the recent years. Reaching the global qualifiers for the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup was an achievement of epic proportions for an associate nation which lacked a proper system for women’s cricket until 2010. It was against this backdrop that the UAE women had earned the right to play in the…

Sharjah’s global appeal showcased by 27 leading entities at Arabian Travel Market 2024 Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) alongside partners will spotlight the emirate’s flagship projects in “Sharjah Pavilion” Khalid Al Midfa: Sharjah has positioned itself as a fast-growing tourist destination in the region, boasting a strong presence. Sharjah, May 02, 2024, The emirate of Sharjah is gearing up for its 24th participation in the Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM), set to take place 6-9 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the theme ‘Empowering Innovation – Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship’, with 27 public and private entities…

There’s always high demand for Dell XPS deals because these laptops offer a combination of dependable performance and stylish designs. Three Dell XPS laptops are on sale right now with huge discounts from Dell, including the final versions of two models as they’re being retired by the Dell XPS reset — the Dell XPS 15, which is down to $1,199 from $1,499 for savings of $300, and the Dell XPS 17, which is down to $1,999 from $2,909 for savings of $910. In addition, the Dell XPS 16, one of the new models in the line of laptops, is also…

The UAE used tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to curb the promotion of narcotic drugs on social media and digital platforms. This helped the country claim the top spot globally for reducing drug-related crimes and rank first in the total reduction of drug-related reports and resulting fatalities. Arrests of drug traffickers surged by 103 per cent, with over 78 tonnes of drugs seized in five years. These illegal narcotics have a street value of Dh2.4 billion, according to Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Minister of Interior. The UAE blocked social media platforms and websites that promoted drugs – both locally…

Shares of Agility Global, a subsidiary of Kuwait-based Agility Public Warehousing Company, rose as much as 300 per cent in its debut trading on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX). Shares opened at Dh1.48 a share against a trading reference price of Dh0.37. At the close of the day, Agility Global finished as the top gainer with a 327 per cent increase, and second in terms of market value and volume on ADX. Shares hit a high of Dh1.58, giving it a market value of Dh16.46 billion. According to the parent company, Agility Global posted revenues of $3.9 billion in…

Impressed with Allu Arjun’s dance in the song ‘Pushpa Pushpa’ from ‘Pushpa 2: The Rule’, filmmaker Karan Johar lauded his performance and said “storm is going to erupt.” Taking to Instagram stories, Karan re-shared Allu Arjun’s post and captioned it, “A hurricane REEL storm is going to erupt.” After the song was unveiled, Allu Arjun shared a small clip of him doing shoe drop step in the song on his Instagram handle. Sharing the video, he wrote, “Enjoyed doing this #ShoeDropStep from #PushpaPushpa song. #Pushpa2TheRule #Pushpa2FirstSingle.” Few hours ago, makers unveiled the first single ‘Pushpa Pushpa’. Taking to X, Mythri…

An “inkhorn term” is a word that is deemed to be unnecessary or overly pretentious. An inkhorn is an inkwell made of horn, and served as the container in which ink was stored. As such, it was an essential item for many scholars, and soon became symbolic of writers in general. The phrase “inkhorn term” came into English in the 16th century, as a term of gentlemanly abuse, referring to words which were being used by scholarly or pedantic writers but which were unknown in ordinary speech. The objection to inkhorn terms was a reaction against the sudden increase in…

Emerging Brand Lynk & Co Names The Elite Cars as Authorised Distributors in the UAE With this new addition to the portfolio, The Elite Cars aims to redefine mobility in the region with the introduction of the ‘Global New Premium’ automotive category Dubai, UAE – 2 May – The Elite Cars, UAE’s leading luxury automotive dealership, and a subsidiary of Elite Group Holding has been appointed the official distributor of Lynk & Co across the Emirates on April 27th at the prestigious Beijing Auto Show 2024. The brand is a joint venture between Geely Group and Volvo, known for its contemporary design…