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ndia will launch a communications satellite using SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket this year, its first partnership with a venture led by billionaire Elon Musk who also wants to expand his other businesses in the country. The high-capacity satellite aims to boost India’s broadband communication, especially in remote and unconnected regions of the country, state-run NewSpace India Ltd (NSIL), the commercial arm of India’s space agency, said in a statement on Tuesday. The launch is scheduled for the second quarter of this year, NSIL said. The satellite weighs 4,700 kg, which exceeds the current highest spacecraft launching capacity of 4,000 kg of…

Tiger Woods and longtime girlfriend Erica Herman appear to have split up — and a legal battle could ensue. Us Weekly and TMZ reported on Wednesday that Herman wants a court to void a non-disclosure agreement that Woods required her to sign when they became a couple in 2017. In her court filing, a copy of which both outlets obtained, Herman said the Speak Out Act gives her the right to talk. Under the Speak Out Act, which US President Joe Biden signed into law in December, non-disclosure and non-disparagement documents are not enforceable when sexual assault and/or sexual harassment…

India won the second Test by seven wickets against South Africa in just two days at Cape Town on Thursday. After 23 wickets fell on the first day on an extremely difficult wicket to bat, South Africa started their second innings at 62-3 with a deficit of 36 runs. After being bowled out for 55 in the first innings, South Africa did much better in the second, thanks to a stunning hundred from opener Aiden Markram (106 off 103 balls, 17 fours, 2 sixes). But none of the other batsmen could stand up to the Indian pace attack as the…

Kalimat Foundation illuminates the path of literacy for blind and visually impaired Marking World Braille Day Sharjah, January 04, 2024 The Ara initiative, a cornerstone of the Kalimat Foundation, marked World Braille Day with an extraordinary workshop, beautifully illustrating their commitment to making learning and knowledge accessible to everyone. This special event, developed in collaboration with the ‘Emirates Association of the Visually Impaired’ and the innovative ‘La Vie Dolls’ project creator, Noura bin Hadda, focused on nourishing the lives of visually impaired and blind children. Organized at the Emirates Association of the Visually Impaired, the workshop served as a hub…

The English Premier League is arguably the most exciting soccer league in the world, and we’re here to teach you how to watch it from anywhere in the world. We have (legal) tricks to access free Premier League live streams, as well as analysis on the live TV streaming services you’ll need to subscribe to in order to watch all the matches in the season (one service doesn’t broadcast them all, sadly). So let’s dive in: Here’s how to watch Premier League soccer in the United States, including a trick to stream for free. Watch the Premier League on FuboTV…

More parents than ever are choosing early childhood centres in Dubai to give their children a head start, according to figures just released by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). Nearly 250 centres – 27 of which have opened in the previous 12 months – care for more than 23,500 children, 3000 more than this time last year. The latest data on Dubai’s private early childhood centres show a 15 per cent increase in the number of children enrolled, echoing the 12 per cent record enrolment growth reported by Dubai private schools earlier this academic year. Dr Abdulla Al…

A woman who has said she was victimized by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein said Britain’s Prince Andrew put his hand on her breast at Epstein’s Manhattan townhouse in 2001, according to court documents from a civil lawsuit unsealed on Wednesday. The incident, which has been previously reported by other media outlets and Andrew has denied, was among the details described in an initial trove of previously redacted documents that otherwise revealed few new details about the extent of Epstein’s alleged sex trafficking activities. More documents are expected to be unsealed or unredacted in the coming days. Prince Andrew could…

The Indian rupee weakened slightly on Thursday, pressured by a fall in its Asian peers and tepid risk sentiment. The rupee was at 83.3050 (Dh22.69) against the U.S. dollar as of 10:25 a.m., weaker by 0.04% compared with its close at 83.2750 in the previous session. The dollar index ticked up to 102.45 and has risen 1% in January so far, after registering consecutive monthly declines in November and December. A moderation of bets on potential rate cuts in the U.S. has supported the dollar’s recovery. Investors are pricing in a 27% chance that the Federal Reserve will hold rates…

Ira Khan, the daughter of Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, exchanged vows with her long-time boyfriend Nupur Shikhare on Wednesday. The couple formalised their commitment through a registered marriage at Taj Lands End, Bandra in Mumbai. However, the highlight of the event was the groom, Nupur, who arrived at the wedding venue, showcasing his athletic prowess as a fitness coach. Social media is abuzz with viral videos capturing the this unconventional celebration, where the groom can be seen dancing and playing the dhol. Ira Khan and Nupur got engaged in November 2022, after dating for quite some time, with the presence…

Danube Home, the region’s foremost home improvement and furniture retailer, proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated Garden collection. The grand unveiling of the My Garden 2024 catalogue took place at the Al Barsha showroom in the presence of esteemed members of the press and top management from Danube Home. Sayed Habib, Director of Danube Home, shared insights about this year’s theme, stating, “The theme of the Danube Home My Garden 2024 catalogue is ‘Think Outdoor, Think Danube Home.’ The collection comprises products that can create different outdoor aesthetics like Calm, Modern, Boho, Evergreen, Monochrome and Contemporary. The meticulously…