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Medical equipment reached the site as efforts to rescue 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi, India, continued to a 12th day on Thursday. According to officials, the workers are expected to be pulled out from the collapsed tunnel today. The workers have been trapped since November 12, when the under-construction tunnel from Silkyara to Barkot got blocked due to debris falling in a 60-metre stretch on the Silkyara side. The operation is in its critical phase on Thursday morning, with ambulances on standby. As of midnight, rescue teams said that about 10 metres of debris separated them…

Nestled in the picturesque Eifel Mountains of western Germany lies a mecca, for both motorsport enthusiasts and automotive aficionados, called the Nürburgring Nordschleife. This iconic race circuit has earned a legendary status over the years and the rightful nickname ‘Green Hell’, thanks to its challenging layout, rich motoring heritage, and its notorious ability to test the mettle of both drivers and their wheeled machines. Let us delve into the storied history, unique characteristics, and enduring allure of the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Historical highlights The Nürburgring is a sprawling motorsports complex located in the town of Nurburg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany with an approximate…

Renowned filmmaker Raj Kumar Kohli, actor Armaan Kohli’s father, passed away on Friday at the age of 93. He was known for his films like Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahaani, Naagin, Badle Ki Aag and Pati Patni aur Tawaif. He passed away this morning due to a heart attack. Apparently, Raj Kumar Kohli went to shower on Friday morning and didn’t come out for some time. Then his son Armaan broke down the door and discovered that his father had collapsed on the floor. According to reports, Raj Kumar Kohli’s funeral will take place today evening. Talking about Armaan Kohli,…

Summary of weekly real estate transactions for the week ending 24 November 2023 Dubai: The real estate and properties transactions valued at 9 billion in total during the week ending 24 November 2023. The sum of transactions was 1,852.  384 plots were sold for AED 2.54 billion, 1,468 apartments and villas were sold for AED 3.38 billion.  The top three transactions were a land in Business Bay sold for AED 140 million, followed by a land that was sold for AED 87.5 million in Wadi Al Safa 5, and a land sold for AED 55 million in Warsan Fourth in…

This Black Friday, we’ve uncovered a ton of Black Friday camera deals, but there is one category that definitely holds a unique place in how we look at taking photographs. That’s with the Polaroid camera, which harks back to a day of simple physical photography. While there are some digital components to today’s Polaroids, such as charging some of them via USB, you’ll still see that flair of the physical in their form, functionality, and accessories. The following Black Friday deals that we’ve uncovered today will get you a good deal on a Polaroid as well as give you the…

A Dubai-based marathon runner has run through every single street in Dubai. Yasmine Salaam, who is fondly called the Pink Taxi Runner, has run the entire emirate of Dubai from the border of Abudhabi to the border of Sharjah, including Hatta. “I am so proud of this achievement,” she said, speaking to Khaleej Times. “I have traversed the entire emirate of Dubai, street by street, and with such glee. This means I have run all the streets that are built by RTA, including alleys but not highways.” Yasmine, who started this project on the first day of the Dubai Fitness…

Israel said a four-day Gaza truce and hostage release will not start until at least Friday, stalling a breakthrough deal to pause the brutal and bloody seven-week-old war. Israeli national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi indicated the release of at least 50 Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas was on track, but would not happen until Friday at the earliest. “The contacts on the release of our hostages are advancing and continuing constantly,” he said in a statement. “The start of the release will take place according to the original agreement between the sides, and not before Friday.” A second…

DUBAI SHOPPING FESTIVAL: THE FULL LINE-UP FOR THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE RETAIL FESTIVAL IS REVEALED DSF returns for its 29th edition, promising 38 days of more than 170 unmatched events and experiences Snap up irresistible shopping deals, discounts, and promotions, explore winter markets and engaging city-wide experiences, win big with once-in-a-lifetime raffles, catch spectacular live sporting events, awe-inspiring drone shows, and savour unique culinary experiences and foodie moments this DSF All-new attractions and events joining DSF for the first time this edition include CanteenX at Mushrif Park, Dubai Police Carnival, Anooki at Dubai Lights, Dubai Lights at Al Seef and the…

It’s that time of year again, Black Friday deals. Supposedly the time of year when companies “go in the black” for profits, it can certainly be a time when a thrifty consumer can feel the power of the deal. And this ethos of the deal is especially powerful for those of us interested in technical gadgets and big ticket items. Big percentage numbers and low dollar numbers are around every corner, to entice our eyes and wallets. With so many savings to choose from, a new problem arises. Not one of the lack of funds, necessarily, but an abundance of…

The weather today will be fair to partly cloudy in some parts of the UAE, as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology. There is a chance of rainfall tonight in coastal and Northern regions of the country, that may continue Saturday morning. Light to moderate winds are set to blow, freshening at times with clouds. The sea will be slight to moderate and maybe rough at times with clouds in the Arabian Gulf and slight in Oman Sea. Temperatures are expected to drop to a chilly 11ºC in mountainous parts of the country, and reach a maximum…