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Former South African captain AB de Villiers revealed on Saturday that star Indian batsman Virat Kohli and his wife Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma are expecting their second child. In a Q&A session on his YouTube channel, a fan asked de Villiers if he had spoken to Kohli and if he was fine and will he back for the next three Tests against England? “I did text him and I did hear from him. I cannot give you too much information. All I know is he’s fine. He’s spending a bit of time with his family. That’s the reason for missing…
Music streaming services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, YouTube Music, Qobuz, and Deezer have dramatically changed the way we discover, listen to, and share music, allowing us to do it wherever and whenever we want. But the current music streaming service landscape is vast. Each contender houses immense music libraries that boast every conceivable artists, album, playlist, and podcast, all coming at you with just as many interface designs and features like song lyrics, offline downloads, AI DJs, hi-res audio formats, and much more. To help you decide which of these music titans is best for you, we’ve put…
UAE expat Rajeev Arikkatt is still in shock after hearing the news of winning the Dh15 million grand prize with Big Ticket’s raffle draw. A resident of Al Ain, Rajeev was named the lucky winner during the draw’s 260th series. When Big Ticket’s representatives called Rajeev, he was still in shock. “I still can’t believe it. I never imagined I would win the grand prize. It’s really a dream.” He purchased his first ticket three years ago and has done so ever since. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Rajeev resides in the…
Israeli air strikes killed 18 Palestinians in Rafah and Deir Al-Balah, Gaza health officials said on Saturday, in the last two Gaza Strip cities where troops had not been deployed, adding to residents’ fears Israel would expand its ground operation. Health officials said an Israeli airstrike on a house in Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents are now homeless, killed 14 people including women and children. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant…
Jasprit Bumrah claimed six for 45 in a reverse swing masterclass to fetch India a handy lead on day two of the second Test against England in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Replying to India’s 396 in the first innings, England were cruising at 114-1 batting with the kind of unbridled aggression, which has become the hallmark of the side under Ben Stokes. Bumrah, armed with the reversing ball, then turned the match on its head and England were all out for 253 conceding a first-innings lead of 143. India were 28 for no loss at stumps for an overall lead of…
After 15 years, the next mainline entry in the cult classic Mana series has finally been revealed. Starting out as Mystic Quest or Final Fantasy Adventure in the West, the Mana games stood apart thanks to their unique approach to inserting action into the JRPG formula. Since it has been dormant for so long, many fans had long given up hope for any form of sequel. The announcement of Visions of Mana has gotten older fans excited, but it shouldn’t be ignored by those who have never touched a game in this series before. There’s a lot to see and secrets…
The Indian tennis team swept the opening singles to grad a 2-0 lead against Pakistan in thes Davis Cup 2024 World Group I play-off on the grass courts of the Pakistan Sports Complex in Islamabad on Saturday. Ramkumar Ramanathan saw off experienced Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi, while Sriram Balaji posted a straight sets victory over Aqeel Khan. Ramkumar needed to dig deep into his resources to overcome Qureshi 6(7)-7(3), 7(7)-6(4), 6-0 in a high-tension match that lasted over two hours. In stark contrast Sriram outplayed Khan 7-5, 6-3 in just over an hour to put the visitors in a strong position heading…
Apple’s Vision Pro is making its big splash this week; in many ways, it’s the first of its kind. The combination of the ultra-crisp 4K displays, unique gaze-and-pinch user interface, and seamless mixed reality passthrough make for a unique experience in the world of VR and mixed reality. But Apple’s hardly alone in its pursuits. We’re about to see a wave of competitors, many of which won’t be able to match the kind of quality Apple has managed to demonstrate. There are, however, three key competitors that might have the resources to offer a serious challenge to the Vision Pro…
The UAE on Saturday announced $5 million aid for the reconstruction of Gaza. The aid has been allocated to support the efforts of Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza. Kaag, who is on a visit to the country, met with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and they reviewed the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a result of the war. Sheikh Abdullah stressed the necessity of a ceasefire and ensuring that humanitarian, relief and medical aid reaches the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip. Stay up to date with…
A knife attack early on Saturday in the Gare de Lyon rail station in Paris left three people wounded, police said. They said they had arrested the suspected attacker. Two of the victims suffered light wounds while the third was more seriously hurt but was not in a life-threatening situation, police added. The suspected assailant’s motive was not immediately clear. France has suffered a series of militant attacks over the past decade, but also occasional assaults by people with mental disorders. Le Figaro newspaper said the attacker at Gare de Lyon on Saturday morning was from Mali and carried an…