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Memory is a fascinating aspect of the human mind. Memory is not a fixed entity but a dynamic aspect of the mind that can be nurtured and strengthened.While the brain is a remarkable organ with its own intricacies, there are psychological tricks and strategies that can be employed to enhance memory power 1. Visualization techniques: Leverage the power of visualization by creating vivid mental images associated with the information you want to remember. The brain tends to remember images more effectively than abstract concepts. 2. Memory palaces: Adopt the ancient technique of creating a “memory palace.” Visualize a familiar location…

Will Australia spoil India’s party? That’s what every Indian cricket fan is worried about as Team India are hoping to continue their unbeaten run in the final and lift the Cup in front of their home crowd. Australia, on the other hand, have won eight straight matches after losing the first two, to show why they were rated as one of the favourites before the tournament. Tomorrow’s final will be five-time champions Australia’s eighth appearance in a 50 overs World Cup title decider. In the 2003 final between the two teams, it was Ricky Ponting who single handedly took the…

There was a time when the classic flip phone was the first thing that came to mind when you thought of a cell phone — before the smartphone era ushered in the rectangular glass, metal, and plastic slabs we’ve come to know and love. Nevertheless, the venerable flip design lives on not only in classic feature phones, but it’s also making a comeback in modern smartphones that have reimagined the concept to create powerful devices with fun and compact designs. As such, keeping track of the best flip phones in 2023 makes more sense than you may think! The feature…

Dubai Tram has served around 52 million riders and travelled 5.3 million kilometres in the past nine years, following its launch on November 11, 2014, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Saturday. Taking to microblogging site X, RTA added they have “successfully reduced the tram journey times by two minutes through rescheduling and adjustments to the trip timing system, and improved punctuality.” “These enhancements made the tram a more efficient, reliable and safe transit mode, rendering it attractive to residents and tourists,” RTA noted, adding: “Such achievements are a testament to the seamless passenger transport, and the enhanced user…

A radio anchor was fatally shot by a man inside his southern Philippine station Sunday in a brazen attack that was witnessed by people watching the programme live on Facebook. The gunman gained entry into the home-based radio station of provincial news broadcaster Juan Jumalon by pretending to be a listener. He then shot him twice during a live morning broadcast in Calamba town in Misamis Occidental province, police said. The attacker snatched the victim’s gold necklace before fleeing with a companion, who waited outside Jumalon’s house, onboard a motorcycle, police said. An investigation was underway to identify the gunman…

Emaar Development PJSC on Wednesday reported that property sales increased by 25 per cent, reaching Dh28.9 billion ($ 7.9 billion) in the first nine months (January to September) of 2023 compared to Dh23.2 billion ($ 6.3 billion) for the same period in 2022. The company attributed its performance to the 20 successful launches of new projects across various master plans, creating a foundation for future revenue. Emaar revealed Palmiera, the latest lifestyle destination launching within The Oasis, with an estimated development value of around $20 billion for the entire project. The Oasis, presents more than 7,000 residential spaces, predominantly expansive…

Just days after her success at the Latin Grammys, Colombian pop idol Shakira is set to go on trial in Barcelona on Monday for allegedly cheating Spain’s tax office out of 14.5 million euros. Prosecutors are seeking a jail term of eight years and two months, and a fine of nearly 24 million euros ($24 million dollars) for the 46-year-old singer, who now lives in Miami with her two sons Milan and Sasha. She has denied any wrongdoing and turned down a plea deal with prosecutors, paving the way for the trial. The case centres on where the singer, whose…

Incorporating sumptuous materials, textures and rich hues in your living room trends is a great place to start, while art and sculptural features will add colour, pattern and grandeur. To give your space an injection of luxury, it is all about confidence. This doesn’t mean overcrowding the space with lots of items, as a cluttered home can look unsophisticated. Here are some tips to follow: 1) Enhance your feature wall with high-end materials Living room feature walls are here to stay: they add interest to a room and could be especially helpful in a space lacking any natural or architectural…

Buoyed by their eight straight wins and a glorious record in the tournament history, five-time champions Australia will fancy their chances of spoiling India’s party in the World Cup final at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. But Dilip Vengsarkar, a former India captain and a member of the 1983 World Cup-winning Indian team, believes the momentum is clearly with India and not Australia. “Don’t forget India is the unbeaten team in this tournament, not Australia. India have won 10 matches in a row. I don’t know how many times it has happened in a World Cup that a…

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