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Kolkata Knight Riders’ Afghan wicketkeeper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s joy knew no bounds after he received a special autographed bat from the legendary MS Dhoni. Gurbaz did not feature in the match against the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chepauk in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Monday. But it was a fanboy moment for the wicketkeeper-batter who got to meet Dhoni after the match. The Kolkata batter posted a photo of his meeting with Dhoni in the dressing room alongside the advice he received from the former CSK captain. In the photo, the 22-year-old was seen…
Are you looking for the most powerful device that you can get from the currently available gaming laptop deals? The Alienware x16 fits the bill with its Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card, and it’s available with a $950 discount in a clearance sale from Dell. From its original price of $3,450, it’s down to $2,500, which still isn’t cheap but a more reasonable price for this top-of-the-line machine. You’re going to have to hurry with the transaction if you’re interested though, as you may miss out on the savings if you delay your purchase. Why you should buy the…
In a move that coincides with Eid Al Fitr and the end of the holy month of Ramadan, 275 Pakistanis were repatriated from the UAE to celebrate the festival with family. Pakistan Association Dubai (PAD) has facilitated the repatriation of individuals and prisoners in collaboration with local law enforcement authorities. Pakistani missions earlier told Khaleej Times that more than 270 inmates were released from the UAE prisons during Ramadan, and most of them have been repatriated to their country to celebrate Eid with their families. Only those people whose travel documents were not ready are yet to fly back. Stay…
The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service said on Tuesday. Each of the last 10 months ranked as the world’s hottest on record, compared with the corresponding month in previous years, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in a monthly bulletin. The 12 months ending with March also ranked as the planet’s hottest ever recorded 12-month period, C3S said. From April 2023 to March 2024, the global average temperature was 1.58 degrees Celsius above the average…
Supreme Court has recently cleared the decks and resolved all the controversial issues By HP Ranina/NRI Biz Matters Question: When the insolvency and bankruptcy code (IBC) was enacted, a deadline of 270 days was stipulated for resolving the dispute and recovering the debt. However, this time limit has not been adhered to and most cases have dragged on beyond this deadline. Is anything being done to expedite the process in order to fulfill the objective of the IBC? ANSWER: You are right in stating that the time limit of 270 days has not been adhered to in most cases. In…
Just before its scheduled release, the makers of the much-awaited Bollywood movie Bade Miyan Chote Miyan have confirmed that its release has been postponed to April 11, 2024 . The film’s leading actors Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff, who are currently in the UAE for promotional activities, shared a video on Instagram explaining the reason behind the postponement. The team also unveiled a fresh poster featuring the updated release date. Meanwhile, Ajay Devgn also took to his handle to share an update about his movie Maidaan. Sharing a still from the film, the actor wrote, “Mark your calendars! #Maidaan release…
Gina Bou Serhal is a working mother. A geopolitics researcher, the American expatriate, 42, has lived in Dubai with her husband, Jad, and family for 17 years. Going back to work after a 10-year break has made her face the reality of dealing with finances and triggered deep reflection about the thing that makes the world go round. If you had to write a letter to money, what would you say? Dear money, we work tirelessly to earn you. But it would be great if you could work harder for us too. I need you to multiply, but also remain…
Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus sympathised with Al Nassr’s Cristiano Ronaldo after the five-time Ballon d’Or winner completely lost the plot in a night of attritional football in Abu Dhabi. In the latest unsavoury incident since his groundbreaking move to Saudi Arabia, Ronaldo was sent off for a cynical foul on Al Hilal’s Ali Al Bulayhi as Al Nassr slumped to a 2-1 defeat in an ill-tempered Saudi Super Cup semifinal clash. Thanks to second-half goals from Brazilian striker Malcolm and Saudi’s World Cup star Salem Al Dawsari, Al Hilal were in cruise control at a packed Mohammed bin Zayed…
“Children of the Sun stumbles on story, but its unnerving hyper violence hits its mark.” Pros Ingenious puzzle-shooting mechanic Haunting visual style Unnerving sound design Cons Ends as it gets going Tired cultist story In Children of the Sun’s pitch-black world, obsession is an all-consuming vortex that baptizes its victims in blood. It swallows normal people and spits out religious fanatics who believe they need to kill for their god. It transforms a girl into a gun-toting murderer who won’t stop shooting until she’s put a bullet in every single one of those cultists in the name of revenge. There…
In a refreshing turn for Hindi cinema, the Bollywood heist comedy Crew has emerged as a blockbuster hit, captivating audiences worldwide with its blend of humour, adventure, and stellar performances. Led by the talented trio of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, the film has not only delighted fans but also sparked discussions about its potential sequel, according to a recent report by Variety. Directed by Rajesh A. Krishnan and written by the dynamic duo behind Veere Di Wedding, Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri, Crew follows the misadventures of three flight attendants embroiled in a daring gold smuggling scheme.…