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The eco-friendly safari park has pulled out all the stops to transform your ordinary weekend into an extraordinary adventure! By Kushmita Bose Are you on the hunt for the perfect weekend that guarantees a multitude of activities for your little ones? Tired of the same old outings? Buckle up, because we’re on a mission to unearth the ultimate weekend extravaganza that’ll have your kiddos bouncing off the walls with joy! How? Dubai Safari Park, renowned for its immersive wildlife experiences, is set to host the largest Kidfluencers event, ‘Meet and Greet’ alongside the one and only Magic Phil, the maestro…
After winning three of their last four games, the Indiana Pacers (27-21) travel to Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Knicks (31-17). The Knicks now sit in third place in the East, behind the Bucks and the Celtics. Despite New York’s hot streak as of late, they are expected to be without power forward Julius Randle. The Pacers still have the title of the best-scoring team in the league right now, as they average 124.8 PPG. Is that going to be enough to beat the Knicks? Hard to tell, but that new stat about the Knicks has fans…
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin apologised on Thursday for concealing his prostate cancer diagnosis and hospitalisation from President Joe Biden, the rest of the government, and the American public. Still in recovery, Austin continues to suffer from leg pain and said he used a golf cart for transportation inside the Pentagon ahead of the rare solo press conference. The defense secretary has come under heavy political fire from Republicans over his undisclosed absence at a time when the United States faces a spiralling crisis in the Middle East. Austin said he has not considered resigning and that Biden continues…
It turns out that Snap’s discontinued Pixy drone is a fire hazard. The alarming news came via a notice issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recalling all 71,000 of the flying machines. “Consumers should immediately stop using the Pixy … remove the battery and stop charging it,” the CPSC said in its recall notice Snap’s dalliance with drones only lasted four months, with the company ending sales of the $230 device in August 2022. And now, 18 months on, the CPSC is urging Pixy pilots to stop flying their drone or risk it catching fire in midair…
“When I first came to the UAE, there were only a couple of padel courts, solo players, and few people competing, but now you can’t count the courts; everyone, not just athletes, is enjoying it,” said Joaquin Torrente, a padel coach from Spain, who moved to Dubai four years ago. The fastest-growing sport in the world has taken Dubai by storm. With over 250 courts spread across the city, the game has become a major trend in the city. Initially, the sport started with just a few courts scattered around the country. However, the demand for courts increased significantly with…
The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a handful of extremist Jewish settlers over violence against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, in a rare step against Israelis as war rages with Hamas, officials said. President Joe Biden was also issuing an executive order laying out the groundwork for actions over attacks and “acts of terrorism” in the West Bank, where settlers have rampaged against Palestinians amid the separate military campaign in the Gaza Strip. The United States will announce initial sanctions against four people. Any assets they hold in the United States will be blocked, with Americans forbidden…
Speaking in front of the camera or to a live audience may appear to be a glamorous job. But cut through the dollops of glitz, and you know what presenters face on a daily basis — judgements. On the way they talk, on the way they walk, on the way they look. With glamour comes vulnerability. And nowhere is it as pronounced as in the world of sports presentation, particularly cricket. When Indian television actress Mandira Bedi began to co-host the ICC World Cup in 2003, the conversation around her presence largely revolved around her wardrobe. But Bedi persisted and…
What’s Up: February 2024 Skywatching Tips from NASA NASA has shared its top tips for what to spot in the sky over the coming weeks. In a video (top) released this week, the space agency notes that the following days offer the final chance to see Venus in the morning sky until its reappearance in July as en evening planet. Of particular interest is the morning of February 6 (just as the sky begins to brighten) when you can enjoy the spectacle of Venus appearing close to a slim crescent moon. On the evening of Valentine’s Day, NASA suggests looking…
At the recent 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship, a 22-year-old university player from the Philippines stood out and garnered the interest of top club teams. The UAE Basketball Federation has, in fact, shown interest in taking Kevin Quiambao as a naturalised player. Kevin demonstrated he was on par with the region’s top players and NBA (National Basketball Association) stars. At the onset of the tournament, he immediately proved his mettle as a scoring machine – averaging 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists in the first three games of Strong Group Athletics-Philippines. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, related missiles and equipment to India for nearly $4 billion, the Pentagon said on Thursday, years after the two countries started discussing a deal. India has long expressed interest in buying large, armed drones from the United States, but bureaucratic stumbling blocks hampered a hoped-for deal. Talks over an armed version for India date back to 2018, while discussions over unarmed versions date back even further. Thursday’s approval by the State Department does not mean the deal is a sure thing, but demonstrates progress as…