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Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Aadujeevitham (The Goat Life) is currently on a roll at the box office. The film, directed by Blessy, is based on Benyamin’s bestseller 2008 novel of the same name and portrays the actual tale of Najeeb, an immigrant labourer from Kerala who is forced into slavery on a distant goat farm in a Middle Eastern nation. “I knew as an actor that this was a prerequisite; that to portray the entire character arc, I’d have to go through this drastic physical transformation of losing a lot of weight and looking very emaciated,” Sukumaran told Variety. The actor increased…

Banyan Tree Dubai, nestled in the heart of Bluewaters Dubai, offers a transformative experience that seamlessly blends tranquillity, wellness, and culinary delight. Partnering with Shimis Yoga Centre, they curated an unforgettable experience, fusing food, yoga and sound healing during the sacred month of Ramadan. The serene ambience of the Wellness Deck at Banyan Tree Dubai served as the perfect backdrop for this holistic journey. Led by the experienced yoga teacher Lauren Ruttle, guests embarked on a gentle Vinyasa Yoga session, unlocking their inner chakras through stretches and exercises. Lauren’s guidance on breathing and quiet reflection left guests feeling flexible, calm,…

The Organising Committee of first Gulf Youth Games has announced that all sports facilities in the five host Emirates —Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Fujairah—are fully prepared to host the event. They have ensured the provision of all necessary requirements and equipment in coordination with the National Olympic Committee, the General Sports Authority, and sports councils. The inaugural Gulf Youth Games will take place in the UAE from April 16 to May 2 and feature 3,500 male and female athletes from across the GCC competing in 25 individual and team sports under the theme “Our Gulf is One… Our…

It seems like the unsavory Pixel 8-Gemini drama is bearing a lot of apologetic AI blessings. Remember the cool new features in Google Photos that used to arrive with Pixel Drop updates and remain exclusive to Google’s phones? Well, those tools are getting democratized and will soon be available to not just more Android phones — but to iPhones, as well. The binding force (read: mandatory element) is the Google Photos app. Come May 15, exclusive features like Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, and Portrait Light will expand to all Google Photos users — as long as your device meets certain…

Shortly after sunrise on Wednesday, thousands of Muslims across the UAE performed special prayers on the first day of Eid Al Fitr in mosques and Eid musallahs. After the morning prayers and the exchange of Eid greetings, the streets, malls, and markets of the Emirates were bustling with excitement. Restaurants and eateries, which were mostly closed early in the mornings during Ramadan, were now welcoming guests for a hearty breakfast on the first day of Eid. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. For Dubai resident Zain Alsayed, Eid is all about big family…

Three of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh’s sons were killed Wednesday in an Israeli strike in Gaza, the Palestinian leader and Israel’s military said, as war rages on after more than six months. Haniyeh, who is based in Qatar, told Al Jazeera network that three of his sons and some of his grandchildren were killed when their car was hit. The deadly strike came as there were no signs of progress in mediation efforts led by the United States, Egypt and Qatar, seeking a halt in the fighting. “Today three of my sons, Hazem, Amir and Mohammed, and some of my…

Fitch cut its outlook on China’s sovereign credit rating to negative on Wednesday, citing risks to public finances as the economy faces increasing uncertainty in its shift to new growth models. The outlook downgrade follows a similar move by Moody’s in December and comes as Beijing ratchets up efforts to spur a feeble post-Covid recovery in the world’s second-largest economy with fiscal and monetary support. “Fitch’s outlook revision reflects the more challenging situation in China’s public finance regarding the double whammy of decelerating growth and more debt,” said Gary Ng, Natixis Asia-Pacific senior economist. “This does not mean that China…

After the trailer launch of Srikanth, its makers have received an overwhelming response and appreciation from the audience. However, a special appreciation post is finally here. Patralekhaa penned a special note of praise for her husband and actor Rajkummar Rao. Taking to Instagram, Patralekhaa shared the trailer of Srikanth along with a long note. The note read, “Rajjjjjjj, what an amazing trailer. I am so stoked for you and this amazing character that you played. I just want to scribble a couple of words about your journey with this character.” Sharing the details about Rajkummar shooting for his character, Patralekhaa…

Here I am posting this live from the Practice Ground at Augusta National – my home for the week. I am looking after three players here at Augusta – Brooks Koepka, Joaquin Niemann and Danny Willett. I arrived here on Monday morning having driven up from Miami following last week’s LIV Golf event. The tradition around this place is hard to ignore – a very special place that all golf fans should try and visit as part of their ‘Bucket List’ at least once in their lives. The smallest of Major fields and in theory the ‘easiest’ of the four…

If you’re in the market for a new TV, Walmart is always a reliable bet for great TV deals. That remains the case with the Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini-LED QLED TV which is currently on sale. Usually priced at $600, it’s down to $498, which is great value for a TV of this type. The $102 price cut is unlikely to stick around for very long, and the deal is already proving popular. If you already know it’s the one for you, hit the buy button now. Alternatively, keep reading while we take you through what it has to offer.…