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Zoleka Mandela, a granddaughter of Nelson Mandela and whose life was tangled up in addiction, a suicide attempt, a battle with cancer and the tragedy of losing two young children before she came back from the shadows to embrace his legacy, has died. She was 43. Her death on Monday was announced by the Mandela family in a statement on Tuesday. The breast cancer she had fought for years had been in remission. But she was later diagnosed with cancer in her liver and lungs and it had metastasised and spread, her family said. The Nelson Mandela Foundation, which promotes…

Reliance Jio said on Monday it would launch a 4G feature phone priced at Rs999 (Dh44.78/$12), the latest attempt by billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s telecom arm to grab market share in India’s massive and under-penetrated hinterlands. Jio, which famously disrupted the Indian telecom sector in the last decade by introducing cut-price tariffs, will roll out entry-level phones equipped with internet services like digital payment in its push to reach those who have not yet migrated to smartphones. “There are still 250 million mobile phone users in India who remain ‘trapped’ in the 2G era, … at a time when the world…

I am 28 and have been living alone in Dubai ever since I moved here for work. The lack of a partner often makes me feel lonely. I’m a private person and that doesn’t really help when one is looking to find someone. How can I tackle this? — Adarsh Sharma Dear Adarsh, living abroad on your own can get taxing sometimes. As a private person, it can get even trickier to find a partner to share your life with. It would help if you enrolled yourself in more social engagements, so that you can meet more people and understand…

Dubai Golden VISA Awardee Gaganjeet Bhullar’s (Ind) bid to add the BNI Indonesian Masters presented by TNE title to the four other events he has already claimed in Indonesia continued unabated today after he shot an eight under par 63 for a 20 under total and a commanding seven-shot lead. Spaniard David Puig fired an equally impressive 62 to sit in solo second here at Royale Jakarta Golf Club, while New Zealand’s Ben Campbell, in with a 63, Indian Veer Ahlawat, who carded a 65, and Richard T. Lee from Canada, after a 68, are tied for third a further…

INDIANA JONES AND THE RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies Steven Spielberg is a once-in-a-generation talent. From his early days directing episodes of Night Gallery and Columbo all the way to West Side Story and The Fabelmans, Spielberg is a genius behind the camera. He is also the father of the modern blockbuster, and there’s one movie that is often singled out when discussing Spielberg’s commercial cinema oeuvre: Raiders of the Lost Ark. Starring Harrison Ford as the intrepid archeologist Indiana Jones, Raiders follows the fedora-wearing daredevil in a race against the Nazis to recover the legendary Ark of…

Etihad Airways will be hiring around 1000 people year-on-year for the next seven years. This was revealed on Day 2 of the Dubai Airshow by Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways, who shed light on the national careers expansion plans in the near future. Talking about how the sector is bouncing back post Covid with the airline even looking at new recruitments, he said: “We’re going to be hiring 800 to 1000 people every year for the next seven years. The plan is to double the size of the fleet in the next seven years. We believe that this…

Six people have died in the collapse of a gold mine in Zimbabwe, and 15 others are still trapped underground, according to state media reports. State-run Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation quoted deputy mines minister Polite Kambamura as saying 34 miners had been caught in Friday’s collapse. Thirteen managed to escape. The broadcaster on Saturday said rescue operations were underway at Beyhose mine in the gold rich town of Chegutu, about 100 kilometres west of the capital, Harare. The police and the mines ministry could not be reached for comment Saturday. Incidents of mine collapses, often involving artisanal miners, are rampant in…

The UAE’s telecommunications authority on Wednesday announced a host of new privileges — including a 50 per cent discount on mobile and Internet plans — for people of determination. Though perks and details may vary, both Etisalat by e& and du are rolling out the special offer, based on the advisories released by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA). With Etisalat by e&, people of determination will get a 50 per cent discount on the following services: Monthly plans under new Freedom and Emirati Freedom packageMonthly package rentals of eLife Family Value Pack of TV, Internet and telephoneMonthly…

Cultivating a reading habit in children is an investment in their intellectual and emotional development. In the fast-paced digital age, developing a love for reading in children is a gift that transcends generations. Developing a reading habit not only enhances their cognitive abilities but also sparks creativity and empathy. Here are some tips. 1. Start early: Introduce books to children from a young age. Even infants benefit from exposure to colourful board books with simple pictures. Reading aloud to babies creates positive associations with books. 2. Be a reading role model: Children often imitate the behaviour of adults. Let them…

Louis Gaugham, representing the Druid Hills Golf Club, won the latest edition of the Emirates PGA Tour event at Sharjah Golf & Shooting Club following a intriguing play-off. Gaugham had four birdies and two bogeys in his two-under 70 card. The runner-up was Stuart Smith (Precision Golf ME) who had five birdies to tie Gaugham on 70. A play-off followed which stretched to seven holes, with Gaugham securing a birdie on the 25th hole to take the victory. Samir Wallani (EGF) went to the turn in 33, but struggled home in a two bogey 38 to finish on 71 and…