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Kolkata Knight Riders spinner Varun Chakaravarthy said bowlers must learn to live with the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) impact player rule instead of complaining about something they cannot change. The rule, which was introduced to the tournament last season, allows teams to bring in one substitute at any time for a player in the starting 11. The rule has been credited with helping produce some massive totals this season, with teams taking the shackles off their batsmen early in their innings knowing that they can bring in another batter if required. “The impact player rule was there last year too…

Unlocking Maritime Futures International Port & Marine Development Conference to Spearhead Maritime Innovation and Collaboration Key Industry Leaders to Gather in Jeddah for Pivotal Maritime Sector Event JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia – In a transformative push for global maritime logistics, the International Port & Marine Development Conference, set for May 6-7, 2024, at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel, emerges as a pivotal arena for ground-breaking discussions. This year, the spotlight is on Saudi Arabia’s rapid ascension in global maritime rankings, reflecting its enhanced capabilities and extended global trade reach. Amidst a flurry of infrastructural advancements, the conference is perfectly timed with the…

In 2005, the American Film Institute put out a list of its choices for the 100 best movie quotes. For its time, AFI’s choices were pretty definitive. But it’s been almost 20 years since that list came out, and it’s time for a refresh that includes quotes from both the 20th and the 21st century. The classics definitely have their place on our list as well. But the last two decades of movies have delivered some memorable quotes of their own and deserve to take their place alongside some of the most memorable lines in cinema history. So after due…

A new city check-in service has opened in Mussafah for passengers travelling through the Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. It is the second facility to be launched this year after the introduction of a similar service in Yas Mall in February. The Morafiq check-in facility in Mussafah’s Shabia-11 will be offered for Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Wizz Air, and Egypt Air flights. Apart from these two services, there is an existing facility for check-in at Terminal 1 of Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal in Zayed Port. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. With…

Property prices in Dubai South and its neighbouring areas will see a jump – up to 15 per cent – this year as the relocation of the Dubai International airport is likely to boost demand. Real estate industry executives predicted that prices would rise faster when the airport reaches its completion, with demand reaching over 100,000 properties in Dubai South and its vicinities over the next decade. All operations at Dubai International (DXB) will be transferred to the new Dh128-billion Al Maktoum International gradually over the next 10 years. The airport will have a passenger capacity of 260 million annually.…

The honour of captaining Australia sits lightly on Mitchell Marsh’s shoulders as he prepares to lead the team in search of an unprecedented treble of major global titles at the T20 World Cup in June. Marsh was confirmed as captain with the squad’s naming on Wednesday, continuing a remarkable comeback for the laconic all-rounder since his recall during last year’s Ashes. The 32-year-old has already proved a popular and successful skipper, leading the team to series wins over New Zealand and T20 World Cup co-hosts West Indies. His laid-back demeanour sits well with an Australian side who have reached great…

MAKTABA organises an array of cultural and creative events and activities at Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2024 Abu Dhabi, 01 May 2024: MAKTABA, the Library Management Department within the Culture Sector at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is offering an educational and entertaining programme for visitors at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) 2024. The programme encompasses an array of morning and evening activities, workshops, discussions, cultural challenges, and much more. During ADIBF 2024, MAKTABA will host a session commemorating the career of the late Shaikha Al Muhairi, former Director of the Library Management…

Gamers woke up to some very surprising news on Wednesday, May 1. Game Awards creator Geoff Keighley revealed via X that Rocksteady’s beloved Batman: Arkham series was making a comeback. Batman: Arkham Shadow would launch later this year, with more details coming in June during Summer Game Fest. It was a cause for celebration … until people read the fine print. Batman: Arkham Shadow is a Meta Quest 3 exclusive. That detail was not received kindly. Replies to Keighley’s tweet are filled with players bemoaning the VR exclusivity. “Got all excited until I saw VR,” one reply reads. Some complaints…

The weather department has warned that fresh winds at a speed of 40 km/h, laden with sand and dust, will blow over some western areas on Wednesday, starting from 9 am until 6 am. The dust will reduce the horizontal visibility to less than 2000 metres. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. The day ahead is likely to be partly cloudy in general and cloudy with a chance of light to moderate rainfall over the islands and some eastern and western areas. Expect rough sea in the Arabian Gulf with wave height reaching…

US President Joe Biden’s administration is set to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, an official said Tuesday – a historic shift that would bring federal policy more in line with public opinion. The US attorney general sent a proposal to the White House on Tuesday to “reclassify marijuana,” Justice Department spokesperson Xochitl Hinojosa said in a statement. It comes after Biden became the first president to initiate a federal review into the matter, in 2022. The issue is seen as a potential vote winner for Biden as he faces Republican Donald Trump in a tough election rematch this…