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A Mumbai court has remanded the 35 Somalian pirates apprehended by the Indian Navy to 10 days of police custody on Sunday. Indian Navy’s warship INS Kolkata nabbed the pirates after a 40-hour-long operation that commenced on March 15. The Indian warship INS Kolkata successfully cornered and coerced all 35 pirates to surrender on March 16, ensuring the safe evacuation of 17 crew members from the pirate vessel without any injury, the Indian Navy said in an official statement. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. In the rescue operation INS Kolkata intercepted the…
Money. It’s the one aspect of our lives that we all wish we could do better at. It’s intricately entwined with, and deeply impacts every facet our lives – our careers, relationships and overall wellbeing. So, it’s worthwhile taking time to reflect, take stock and formulate a plan to do and be better with money. Making it, spending it, managing it wisely – seems simple enough on the face of it, but in reality, is complex, multifaceted and dependent on so many wildly fluctuating variables. Common advice and principles like spending less than you make, having an emergency fund and…
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana was on Sunday fined 60 percent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Eden Gardens. “Kolkata Knight Riders bowler Harshit Rana has been fined a total of 60 percent of his match fees for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team’s Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on March 23,” IPL said in a statement. The statement added that the 22-year-old has committed “two Level 1 offences under Article…
This week’s image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows an irregular galaxy, the spindly arms and clawed shape of which has led to it being named the Spider Galaxy. Located 30 million light-years away, the galaxy also known as UGC 5829 is an irregular galaxy that lacks the clear, orderly arms seen in spiral galaxies like the Milky Way. As it is diffuse and faint, this galaxy has not often been studied. It does have a similarly named partner galaxy, the Spiderweb Galaxy, or MRC 1138-262, which has been more extensively studied — including by Hubble. The Spiderweb Galaxy is…
Time is an important tool in space. And yet, when Omega first designed its Speedmaster range in 1957, whose variation would acquire the moniker of Moonwatch in the decades to come, it was deemed a timepiece meant for sporting activities, racing in particular. Since 1932, the Swiss watchmaker had been the official timekeeper of the Olympic Games. But a growing interest in space exploration and the importance of timekeeping meant the science and art of watchmaking had to be relooked. Following a foray into wristwatches with the 28.9 chronograph, the first Speedmaster, CK 2998, was developed in 1946. By 1959,…
Response Plus Holding PJSC, the largest pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, announced that its net profit for the period ending December 31, 2023 surged 68 per cent to Dh49.39 million, compared to Dh29.31 million recorded in the previous year. The group’s revenue increased to Dh345.36 million as of December 31, 2023 against Dh320.86 million a year before. Equity increased to Dh230.04 million during the period from Dh222.9 million in the previous year. Earnings per share (EPS) increased to Dh0.25 in 2023 from Dh0.15 a year before. Omran Al Khoori, Chairman of Response…
Andre Russell’s six-hitting carnage at the death that propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a match-winning total did not come as a surprise to teammate Phil Salt, who described the star all-rounder as the “best in the world on his day”. Russell hit an astonishing 25-ball 64 which featured seven sixes and three fours to power KKR to 208 for 7. The hosts then returned to limit Sunrisers Hyderabad to 204 for 7 and record a four-run win in a thrilling IPL clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. Making debut for KKR, Salt, who had played alongside Russell…
After a reprieve against the Nets on Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks will play against a playoff team for the 10th time in the last 11 games when they take on the Oklahoma City Thunder today. The game starts at 7:00 p.m. ET and will be televised on Bally Sports Oklahoma (Thunder markets only), Bally Sports Wisconsin (Bucks markets) and NBA TV (everywhere in the US). But if you’re looking to watch a live stream, we have a bunch of different ways you can do that for free or cheap. The Best Way to Watch the Thunder vs Bucks Live Stream…
The UAE’s Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) distributed 800 food parcels in Balochistan province as part of its Ramadan programme in Pakistan. The food parcels were distributed in the areas of Pasni, Gwadar and Panjgur by the ERC’s office in Pakistan. The ERC had launched its seasonal Ramadan campaign under the theme ‘Ramadan Continuous Giving’ before Ramadan began. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Watch the video below: The campaign will benefit around 1.8 million people in the UAE and 44 countries around the world. The ERC’s programmes include ‘Iftar Meals’, ‘Zakat Al Fitr’,…
During Ramadan, communal meals are a common tradition. One popular and easy dish everyone enjoys during these gatherings is the moammar rice, originating from Egypt. The addition of lobster to it makes it more nutritious and filling, especially after a long day of fasting. This recipe has been perfected by Jordanian Chef Talal Aljaradat from Dubai Marine Beach Resort & Spa. However, according to Chef Talal, the most challenging part of making this recipe is baking it in the oven, which might require full attention, especially if it is baking for the first time. Here is a recipe he shared:…