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There has been a huge demand from visitors, including people from abroad, to visit the historic BAPS Hindu Mandir once it opens to the world on February 18, the head of the temple project said. While the much-awaited inauguration of the pink sandstone temple will take place on February 14, the general public can visit the site from February 18. With its intricately hand-carved stone sculptures and an array of unique features, the temple has been expected to attract a large number of visitors, not only from within the UAE but overseas. Anticipating this overwhelming response, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha launched…

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali is all set to make his OTT debut with Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar web show. On Tuesday, an intriguing asset of the show was unveiled. Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Sheikh and Sharmin Segal formed an ensemble cast of Heeramandi world. The series is set in the midst of multiple power struggles in Heeramandi, Lahore (now part of Pakistan) and more generally in undivided, pre-independence India, where anti-colonial freedom movements were emerging. Sharing the first look on Instagram, Netflix India wrote in the caption, “Here’s your first look at legendary Indian creator Sanjay…

Chinese electronics consumer major Honor on Thursday launched the thinnest and lightest foldable smartphone Magic V2 in the UAE, pricing it at Dh6,899. Weighing only 231g and measuring 9.9mm in thickness when folded, the new smartphone is equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery and five cameras. Pre-orders will run from February 2 to 8 through its website as well as Emax, Jumbo, Sharaf DG, Amazon, noon and Etisalat by e&. Buyers will get free gifts worth Dh4,744, including Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones, Honor watch GS3, Magic V2 case and VIP Care+ includes a 24-month screen replacement warranty, an extended…

Actor Margot Robbie, who along with director Greta Gerwig were not nominated for an Oscar in the Lead Actress category, has said she is not disappointed, reported Deadline. “There’s no way to feel sad when you know you’re this blessed,” Margot Robbie said during a panel at a special SAG screening. The development has caused a great deal of disappointment among ‘Barbie’ fans on the internet. “I think Greta should be nominated as a director because what she did is a once-in-a-career, once-in-a-lifetime thing, what she pulled off, it is,” Robbie added. “But it’s been an incredible year for all…

REDTAG launches new homeware collections to get you Ramadan-ready! Middle East’s favourite value-fashion and homeware brand REDTAG begins its Ramadan specials on a high note with festival-themed dinnerware and deluxe furnishings, along with exclusive offers to welcome shoppers to a season of prayer, celebrations, and reflection FEB 1st: REDTAG, the Middle East’s leading fashion and homeware brand, known for its superior quality, value-based pricing, and styles with a cultural twist, is back with Ramadan collections that have struck a chord with customers over the years. Arriving just in time as preparations for Ramadan commence, the new homeware collections comprise festival-themed dinnerware…

Whether you’re living somewhere very rural with low lighting or just need to be extra sure to scare away (or record) any potential intruders, a floodlight camera is an excellent security tool for your home. And while there is a very large variety of floodlight cameras you can pick from, there are a couple of well-known brands that have risen to the top, and you’re likely quite familiar with a few of them. As such, we’ve collected our favorites in various categories and gone into their specs and why you should consider grabbing them, so be sure to check each…

Have you heard of Dubai students regularly cleaning their school premises? These are some of the key values taught in the Japanese School in Dubai that endeavours to uphold strong connections with students’ home countries. Children in the Japanese School, Dubai are encouraged to get involved in activities such as school maintenance and cleaning, fostering a continual link to their country’s cultural practices. Speaking to Khaleej Times on Thursday, Koichi Yokoyama, Dubai Japanese School Board and Chairman of Parents Association said, “Children cleaning the school is a very normal practice and it’s important for our culture and education. This practice…

Myanmar’s detained former leader and democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi is in good spirits in solitary confinement “even if her health is not as good as it was in the past”, her son was quoted on Thursday as saying. Kim Aris said he’d received a photograph of a hand-written letter via the British Foreign Office from his mother, who has been detained by the Myanmar military since it overthrew her government in a 2021 coup. Aris reiterated calls for her release as Thursday marked the third anniversary of the coup that triggered a vicious cycle of violence and economic…

Joni Mitchell, the legendary singer-songwriter, will perform at the 66th Grammy Awards on Sunday for the first time at the age of 80, CNN reported. The Recording Academy announced on Sunday that the nine-time Grammy winner will join a star-studded performance that includes Dua Lipa, Burna Boy, Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Travis Scott, U2, Luke Combs, and Billy Joel. According to the Recording Academy, the CD records her surprise return to the musical stage at the 2022 Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, which comes after 20 years. “Wow!” commented Argentine musician and filmmaker Fito Paez under a joint Instagram…

The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature The largest celebration of the written and spoken word in the region, is scheduled to take place from January 31 to February 6, 2024 at InterContinental Dubai Festival City. The festival features home-grown talent, author interactions, literary debates, workshops, and various events. Notable participants include Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch, meditation expert Gelong Thubten, and UAE astronauts Hazza Al Mansoori and Sultan Al Neyadi. The festival encompasses diverse topics from pop culture to psychology, AI to history, and offers activities for all ages, including a murder mystery dinner, TikTok Book Award Ceremony, and LitFest…