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Actors Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel who are gearing up for their most-awaited film ‘Gadar 2’ went to the Attari–Wagah border ahead of the release of their film on Saturday. Ameesha wore a blue suit, channelling her character in the film while Sunny wore a yellow kurta and matched it with an olive green turban. The co-actors also performed Bhangra after the Beating Retreat Ceremony. During this, Udit Narayan was seen singing the song. Earlier, Sunny visited Golden Temple in Amritsar to seek blessings. He was seen praying on the temple grounds and posing with a few fans. Recently, Sunny…

A hushed silence descended across the outdoor theatre at the 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) 2023, when the screen on stage lit up as artist Alex Dowail painted one brilliant visual after the other, using only light. “This is something new and creative. When visitors watch the story unfold, they want to know what’s next. Every time the scene changes, someone in the audience goes ‘wow.’ The details he draws in his art is very specific; you can actually see the hair, the eyes and other features,” says Eva, Event Manager, Yellow Moves Event Management Company. Dowail began his…

Max Verstappen crowned a season of domination by securing his third Formula One world championship on Saturday and said it was the best yet. The Red Bull driver won his first in highly controversial circumstances after a battle with Lewis Hamilton went down to the wire in 2021, the second with 15 wins in 22 races and the third with six grands prix to spare. “This one is the best one,” he told reporters after finishing second in a 19-lap sprint race in Qatar as his sole title rival and teammate Sergio Perez crashed out after 11 laps. “The first…

Android is slowly, but steadily narrowing the precious gulf between phones and PCs. After all, seamless device pairing across iPhones and Macs has been a strong selling point for Apple. Remember the Phone Link system that lets an Android phone offer the same kind of cross-device benefits for an Android-Windows pair as the Apple ecosystem does? Well, OnePlus (and Oppo) are embracing it. OnePlus has already started rolling out the Android 14-based OxygenOS 14 update, and among all the new features, it will also offer a native Microsoft Phone Link setup. The setup process process will be seamless, as Windows…

An elusive tropical bird flew thousands of kilometres from its home, making a rare stop at Dubai’s Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve, also known as Al Qudra Lake, last week. The not-so-common Common Cuckoo’s visitation added a feathered flair to the popular unfenced reserve, now bustling with hundreds of migratory bird species as winter sets in. Veteran local wildlife expert Dr Reza Khan, 77, said this is the first time he has sighted a cuckoo in three decades. “I was at the reserve surveying birds in the pivot fields on Friday accompanied by a young birder when it flew past…

The UN Security Council’s adoption of the first resolution on the Israel-Hamas conflict will help the UAE receive 1,000 Palestinian children and their families from Gaza for medical care in the country. “That work has already begun, and we hope to receive the first group within the coming week,” said Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE’s Permanent Representative to the UN, as she addressed the council. The UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, had directed that injured Palestinian children from Gaza be flown in for treatment at Emirati hospitals. The UN body charged with ensuring international peace and…

Talks between the United Auto Workers and the Detroit Three automakers resumed on Saturday, a day after the union initiated the most ambitious US industrial labour action in decades with simultaneous strikes targeting a trio of auto plants. The four-year labour deal between the union and General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler-parent Stellantis expired at 11.59pm EDT on Thursday. Stellantis said on Saturday it has hiked its offer, proposing raises of 20 per cent over a four-and-a-half-year contract term, including an immediate 10 per cent hike. That matches proposals from GM and Ford. The automakers say the proposals work out…

Question: Can you specify what constitutes ‘harassment’ at the workplace? Is yelling at co-workers considered harassment? What can I do if I want to report it? Answer: Pursuant to your queries, it is assumed that you are employed by a mainland company located in the UAE. Therefore, the provisions of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relations and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 on the Implementation of Federal Decree Law No. 33 of 2021 regarding the Regulations of Employment Relations are applicable. In the UAE, it is the responsibility of an employer to…

If you’re looking for luxury, UAE is the right place to be! Here is a round up of 5 luxurious suites, complete with private pools, gold fittings, beach access, and more. 1. Palazzo Versace Dubai The Palazzo Versace Dubai offers the Royal Versace Villa, a 3-bedroom space spanning 375sqm with views of hotel pools and the Creek. Ideal for larger families or groups, it features a master bedroom with a super king-size bed, two bedrooms with a queen bed and twin beds, walk-in wardrobes, and luxurious Versace-branded amenities in all bathrooms. The villa includes a dining area with an 8…

Max Verstappen took his first win as a triple Formula One world champion on Sunday after dominating a Qatar Grand Prix peppered with pitstops and penalties for a rash of track limit violations. The victory from pole position under the Lusail floodlights was 14th in 17 races, and career 49th, for the 26-year-old Red Bull driver who clinched his third successive title in a Saturday sprint. Australian rookie Oscar Piastri, winner of that 19-lap sprint, finished second with McLaren teammate Lando Norris third in what became a three-stop race after Pirelli warned of the risk of blowouts. “It was a…