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Money has more different words to describe it, depending on how and where it’s used, than almost anything else you can think of. They say that the Inuit dialect spoken in Canada’s Nunavik region has at least 53 words for “snow”, because the Eskimos live with so much of it. I wonder what it says about the English language that it has so many different words for money! In school, it’s called a fee; when you pay the government, it’s a tax; if they give some of it back, it’s a rebate; to the police or in court, it’s a…
A “fired up” Max Verstappen took pole position on Saturday for the Japanese Grand Prix, as he looks to take a giant stride towards a third-straight world title this weekend. The Red Bull driver bounced back from a fifth-place finish at last week’s Singapore Grand Prix to top the timesheets ahead of McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Verstappen said “Singapore didn’t happen” after he roared round the Suzuka circuit in a fastest time of 1min 28.877sec — 0.581sec quicker than Piastri. The runaway championship leader warned there was more to come in Sunday’s race, saying he was “very…
NKF Real Estate secures up to 20% recurring rental income through holiday homes for investors in Dubai Fully-furnished holiday homes provide readily available facilities that make them attractive accommodation choices for vacationers and those seeking short-term stays for work or leisure, instead of hotels Date: Dubai, UAE; November 17, 2023 News Highlights: The number of holiday homes in Dubai has reached 21,000 in 2023, around 2.82 percent of the 743,000 residential units in Dubai in 2022; Holiday homes hosted 137,144 guests in Dubai in the first quarter of 2023; In the first half of 2023, Dubai welcomed 9.83 million visitors, surpassing…
In 2016, DreamWorks Animation and Universal’s Troll movie revealed that these creatures just love to sing. And they haven’t stopped singing since. Later this week, the musical journey continues with the third film in the franchise, Trolls Band Together. Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake are back as Queen Poppy and Branch, respectively, as the film’s plot dives into Branch’s past as a member of the Troll boy band, BroZone. TROLLS BAND TOGETHER | Official Trailer 2 Although Branch and his bandmates are all brothers, they broke up before they could ever achieve the legendary Perfect Family Harmony. Now, one of…
The introduction of e-visas and affordable packages for Umrah has prompted many residents to undertake the pilgrimage a few times a year. Umrah operators believe that this has led to increased travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia. “The e-visa has prompted us to design cost-effective packages, catering to the growing demand for spiritual journeys,” said Shihab Parwad, Rehan Al Jazeera Tourism. These budget-friendly packages start at just Dh600 per person and are not only economical but also convenient, as they are designed for travel by bus. DoJoin App is offering this 10-day package with travel by bus and is…
As rain, thunder and lightning lashed the UAE on Friday morning, authorities in Dubai made sure residents would take extra precaution. The Dubai Police sent out a public safety advisory alerting everyone to adverse weather conditions. Popping up on residents’ phones, the alert urged the public to drive with care and heed the advice of authorities. “Stay clear of beaches and areas prone to flash floods,” it added. The Dubai Police also shared an emergency alert on Instagram: The unstable weather is observed in other emirates, too, with orange and yellow warning raised for for most parts of the country.…
Sri Lanka’s former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa addressed his first public meeting on Saturday since he was forced to resign in May and ouster of his younger brother and former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa in July. While addressing a public meeting organised by his party Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) at Kalutara here, 77-year-old Mahinda initially got confused as to who was the current president of the country. An aide whispered to him to correct him when he mentioned Gotabaya as the president. Quickly correcting his mistake, Mahinda said, “We will continue to support President Ranil Wickremesinghe to defend this government.…
The Dubai Airshow is popularly known for its blockbuster commercial aircraft orders of billions of dollars. But military might is also on full display at the 18th edition of the show, the biggest ever, with the UAE, the US, India, Pakistan, Russia and China, showcasing their latest ‘big boy’ toys. In addition to commercial jets put on display by carriers from around the world, also put on display are gigantic military vehicles, cargo aircraft, missiles, fighter jets, helicopters, training aircraft and other war machines. The UAE military and other local entities dominate the limelight with the display of their advanced…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan wished daughter Suhana Khan all the best for her debut film, ‘The Archies’, on Father’s Day. Sharing the teaser of ‘The Archies’ on his social media handles, he wrote: “On Father’s Day here’s wishing the best to my baby… all the babies… and Tiger Baby… for #TheArchies!” To his post on Instagram, Suhana replied: ” luv uuuu.” Earlier, on Saturday, the film’s teaser was released during Netflix’s Tudum fan event. The film marks the debut of Suhana, Boney Kapoor and late Sridevi’s daughter Khushi Kapoor and megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s grandson Agastya. The over-one-minute teaser reveals…
‘Jab tak tiger mara nahin… tab tak tiger haara nahin’ (Until the tiger is not dead, the tiger has not lost), Salman Khan announces in the trailer of Tiger 3, which is basically Tiger’s way of saying, “I’m not dead yet, baby!” Releasing next week, this action-packed bonanza is being hailed as Khan’s comeback, after six years without a blockbuster since Tiger Zinda Hai (2017). With rival Shah Rukh Khan delivering two massive hits this year, Salman is feeling the pressure, too. Whatever Tiger’s mission is in the spy universe, Salman Khan is on a mission to prove he’s still…