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I am a chinophile. Before you set out to Google the word, it means that I love winters (and obviously prefer them over summers). More time to stay in bed, more reasons to have soup and hot chocolate without guilt, and no need to look for excuses for putting on some weight are among my top reasons. I also happen to be someone who loves sunsets way more than sunrises — that makes me an opacarophile. One evening, while walking my dog and looking at the sunset, I wondered at how small changes in the sun’s position (relative to its…

Director: Rajkummar Hirani Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Taapsee Pannu, Boman Irani Rating: 3 stars A poster of William Shakespeare looms large in a tiny classroom in a fictional town in Punjab, where a pretentious English language coach is helping a group of hopefuls to be comfortable in the Queen’s lingo. The instructor tries hard but his students are unable to grasp the complexities of grammar or tenses, making a mess of vocabulary. “What difference does a language make? Communication of feelings is important,” reasons a student as he struggles to string together a sentence in English. “Words are necessary to…

Three foreign nationals were among 25 wounded after a student opened fire at a university in the Czech capital, Prague, killing 14 people, authorities said Friday. The mass shooting was one of the Czech Republic’s worst attacks in recent years. Minister Vit Rakusan said police in Prague worked overnight and 13 of those killed have been identified. He also said three of those wounded were foreigners, one of them believed to be from the Netherlands. Earlier on Friday, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said an Emirati man and his wife were injured following the shooting in the Czech capital.…

India’s stalwart batter Virat Kohli is returning to India from South Africa due to a family emergency ahead of the first Test clash against the Proteas according to a BCCI source. Kohli was set to make his first appearance after the World Cup final heartbreak last month. But as of now he is returning back to India but will be available for the Test series which will begin on December 26. “Virat is coming back from South Africa due to some personal reasons but he will be available for the test series against South Africa starting on December 26,” a…

Admitad Forecast: Predictions for the E-commerce Industry in the Upcoming Holidays The approaching Christmas and New Year period presents another significant opportunity for the e-commerce industry. To better assess the sales potential during this time, Admitad, a global affiliate marketing network, analyzed 11 million orders of 2850 brands worldwide and in MENA placed by users between December 18, 2022, and January 7, 2023. The results obtained by the company shed new light on both global trends and unique features of the MENA market. Global Sales Trends: General statistics from the global market during December 18, 2022, to January 7, 2023,…

A hero is only as great as the villain they are up against, and you can’t find stronger antagonists than in video games. Only through games can you feel a true, personal rivalry and a drive to overcome a villain, as you become far more attached to the world and characters. The best villains aren’t just an ambiguous force or cartoonish monster doing evil for evil’s sake — they’re just as deep and complex as the hero. They have personality, goals, and agency within the narrative that inspires you to overcome all the challenges ahead to take them down. Some…

A UAE national and his wife are among those injured following the mass shooting incident in Prague, the authorities said on Friday, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mofa) said in an advisory that it is now following up on the health status of the couple. The ministry — who has a team on the ground — vowed to provide full support and healthcare to the couple, in coordination with Czech authorities. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. A student opened fire on Thursday at a university in Prague, killing at least 14 people,…

India will allow the import of edible oils at lower import tax rates until March 2025, according to a government order seen by Reuters on Friday, as the world’s biggest importer of vegetable oil moves to keep a lid on local prices. The lower import duty structure on crude palm oil, crude sunflower oil and crude soyoil was originally set to expire in March 2024. However, as per the order, refiners can now continue to import at lower duties until March 2025.

England star Tom Curran has been banned for four Big Bash League games after intimidating an umpire, but his club Sydney Sixers said Friday it was not intentional and vowed to appeal. The slick fast bowler, who has played 30 T20 games for England, was slapped with the punishment after being charged under Cricket Australia’s code of conduct. It stemmed from a pre-match incident against the Hobart Hurricanes this month in which the umpire had to move to avoid a collision with him during a practice run. He was charged for “intimidation or attempted intimidation of an umpire, match referee…

DesertDrive participants experience Ma Hawa’s pure water-from-air for the first time Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates; 22 December 2023 Aryan Lakra of United Arab Emirates bats during the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2023 Group B match between United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong held at the Mulpani Cricket Stadium in Kathmandu on the 21th April 2023 Photo by: Siddharth Dwivedi / Creimas / Asian Cricket Council Ma Hawa, an Emirati brand from Baynunah Watergeneration Technologies SP LLC based in Abu Dhabi and a pioneer in providing sustainable hydration to people everywhere through pure water-from-air, took to the deserts during the…