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Galopin Des Champs joined an elite club of horses to claim back-to-back Cheltenham Gold Cups on Friday. The odds-on favourite, trained by Willie Mullins and ridden by Paul Townend, followed up his 2023 success in jump racing’s blue riband in emphatic fashion. In second came the well backed Gerri Colombe with Grand National winner Corach Rambler in third. Galopin Des Champs put up a performance fitting of the 100th anniversary of National Hunt’s premier prize to join Best Mate and Al Boum Photo as the only horses to win the Gold Cup in successive years this century. Winning owner Audrey…
Paramount Hotel Dubai sets the stage for an Art exhibition and Awards Ceremony in collaboration with ArtVenturous to honor Local and International Artists. Paramount Hotel Dubai just concluded hosted an Art Exhibition from 2nd March to 10th March and an Awards Ceremony in collaboration with ArtVenturous to honor both local and international artists. The Awards ceremony, spearheaded by Spanish art curator and sculptor, Will Yaya, founder of ArtVenturous Magazine, celebrated the diverse spectrum of artistic talent and their creativity. Held as the grand finale of the week-long art exhibition coinciding with ‘Art Dubai’ early March, served as a platform to…
With the 2024 Oscars now just a memory and college basketball about to go into overdrive with March Madness, this weekend feels a bit empty in terms of movie choices. Of course, you could see Kung Fu Panda 4 or Dune: Part Two in theaters again, or you can stay at home and see what’s streaming. If you do, there’s a great selection awaiting you at an unlikely streamer. Peacock has a killer lineup, with the Oscar-winning Oppenheimer now streaming. But there are other movies, most neglected and woefully underrated, that are worth your time, too. One is an epic…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said on Friday he had approved the military’s plan for an operation in Rafah, where most of war-battered Gaza’s population has sought refuge. Netanyahu “approved the plans for action in Rafah,” his office said in a statement, without giving details or a timeline. The statement said the military was “prepared for the operational side and for the evacuation of the population”. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Rafah is the last major population centre yet to be subjected to a ground assault during Israel’s war against Hamas…
Carlos Alcaraz survived a swarm of bees that caused a nearly two-hour delay and went on to a 6-3, 6-1 victory over Alexander Zverev to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Thursday night. Alcaraz swatted at the bees buzzing around him before running for cover and the match was suspended 19 minutes in with Alcaraz serving tied at 1-1. Dozens of bees attached themselves to the overhead spider camera that traverses the court and a man without any protective covering used a vacuum to clean them off. The bee vacuumer, Lance Davis, was summoned…
Amazon recently introduced the Blink Mini 2, the successor to the wildly popular Blink Mini indoor security camera. The smart home device adds a few new tricks, including support for outdoor use and Person Detection, making it a nice improvement over the aging Blink Mini. But what exactly is the difference between the Blink Mini 2 and Blink Mini? And, more importantly, is it worth rushing out to replace your Blink Mini with the newer security camera? From resolution and pricing to Person Detection and more, here’s a look at everything you need to know about the Blink Mini and…
An Indian businessman and philanthropist contributed Dh10 million to the Dh1-billion fund that Dubai is aiming to raise to honour mothers this Ramadan. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the Mother’s Endowment campaign, which allows individuals to make donations in their mothers’ names. The fund shall be used to support the education of millions around the world. Siddharth Balachandran, executive chairman and CEO of Buimerc Corporation, thanked Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid for “the opportunity to help while celebrating the generosity of mothers”. “Extending aid to the underprivileged communities,…
Jebel Ali Racecourse is set to bring the curtain down on another memorable season when they host an attractive seven-race card where the highlight is the Jebel Ali Stakes, a Listed contest over 1950 metres which has attracted a maximum field of 16 runners. Among them are several top middle-distance horses who have performed well over the years. Colourful English handler Jamie Osborne teams up with his daughter Saffie Osborne to supply the ante-post favourite in Sean, a lightly raced seven-year-old who has had three starts at Meydan this term with a hope of qualifying for the Dubai World Cup…
One thing that makes Hulu stand out from other streaming services is that it offers subscribers new shows from Fox, ABC, and FX the day after they premiere. And if you’re willing to pay a much higher price, Hulu + Live TV can get you even more options. But even if you’re on Hulu’s lowest subscription tier, there are still a lot of shows that are worthy of your time … if you can find them. That’s why we’re putting the spotlight on three underrated shows on Hulu that you need to watch in March. Our selections this month include…
Abu Dhabi-headquartered Burjeel Holdings has offered medical supplies worth Dh2 million for injured Gazan children undergoing urgent treatment in Egypt. The humanitarian aid is part of the healthcare group’s continuous efforts to bolster the medical facilities at the Rafah border. This holy month of Ramadan, Burjeel has also set up a recreational project to bring smiles to the faces of young patients recovering at Al-Arish Hospital in Egypt. Recently, UNICEF highlighted that “delivering aid to Gaza is a matter of life or death for children”. The UN agency noted that children are dying at an alarming rate – “thousands have…