UAE carriers have resumed some flight operations at major airports across the country, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah, as the Middle East airspace is now partially open again. However, the carriers have reminded air travelers that flight schedules are subject to change, hence the need for air travelers to stay updated…
Summer is here, and the heat is relentless. Many of us rush straight for the air conditioner. But keeping your home cool doesn’t always mean cranking up the AC. Some ways are simple, sustainable, and surprisingly effective. Some might seem old-fashioned, but they work. Bamboo curtains, clay pots, and a few well-placed plants can make…
NEW DELHI: India, along with the US, Turkiye, South Africa, Germany, and the Netherlands, witnessed a fall in power generation from fossil fuels in March after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the military conflict in West Asia and disruption in energy supplies, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air…
Veteran Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al-Fahad dies following prolonged illness / Image: file Veteran Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al‑Fahad, one of the most influential figures in Gulf television and theatre, has died at the age of 78 after a long illness. Her death marks the end of an era for the region’s entertainment industry, where she was…
Americans across the Middle East are scrambling to find flights back to the United States after regional airspace disruptions followed military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran over the weekend.The US Department of State has urged American citizens in several countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and Qatar, to “depart…
Rohit Sharma added another remarkable chapter to his illustrious career on Sunday, becoming the first capped player to feature in all 19 editions of the Indian Premier League. The milestone came during Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 opener against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium. While Rohit is only the second player overall to appear…
As ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ sent fans flocking to cinemas in large numbers across the country, leading man Ranveer Singh‘s proud mother, Anju Bhavnani, joined in the frenzy. At a time when the film has been shattering records and raising the bar at the box office, Anju showed her support as she attended a screening. Proving…
US stock markets traded higher on Wednesday, tracking a global rally as easing oil prices and hopes of a potential end to the Iran war lifted investor sentiment, according to AP.The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, adding to its sharp gains from the previous session, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 292 points, or…
India is poised to transition to a new direct tax framework from April 1, 2026, as the Income Tax Act, 2025, comes into effect, replacing the long-standing Income-tax Act of 1961. The move marks a significant shift in the presentation and structure of tax laws, but the core system remains largely the same. The government…
Indian summers can be quite harsh, with temperatures crossing the 40°C mark quite often. For someone who wants to keep a garden on the balcony or the terrace, it can feel like a constant battle against the scorching sun. However, not all plants face the same problem. There are some plants that can survive with…
