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Changing Horizons Of The Middle East

With developments like the Russia-China alliance and the rise of China in the Middle East, India's role has diminished though the India-Israel-US-UAE grouping may assume some importance in the......

Turkey, Syria quake deaths pass 11,000, many still trapped

The death toll from an earthquake in Turkey and Syria has passed 11,000, making the quake the deadliest in more than a decade. IMAGE: A child is carried out by rescuers from the site of a damaged......

Musharraf to be laid to rest in Karachi: Reports

The mortal remains of Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf will be brought back to the country in a special flight from Dubai on Monday and will be laid to rest in Karachi, media......

Story on Delhi education system not paid: NYT

The New York Times story on Delhi's education system was based on 'an impartial and on-the-ground reporting', the American newspaper said on Friday, rejecting the paid news charge. IMAGE: Delhi......

UAE Prez Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed dies, India declares state mourning

United Arab Emirates' long-ailing President and ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan passed away on Friday, the Ministry of Presidential Affairs said. He was 73. The......

UAE becomes first country to transition to 4-and-half day work week

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday announced to change its existing five-day workweek to a four-and-a-half day starting January 1, becoming the world's first country to make the employee-friendly......

Buy a luxury apartment, get a swanky car free!

In an enticing offering, a real estate developer in Dubai is handing out a Lamborghini, BMW or a Mini Cooper on select luxury property units sold during the Dubai Shopping Festival. Damac......

Emirates denies SpiceJet stake buy reports

Dubai-based Emirates Airline has termed reports that it is holding discussions with Indian carrier SpiceJet for buying a stake in the airline as 'inaccurate' and said that it was busy with its own......

Want to work during Dubai trip? Get probationary permit

Visitors to Dubai who wish to work during their visit visa period have been advised to buy a probationary work permit first, a news report has said, quoting a senior official.Counsellor Ali Humaid......

Changing job in UAE? No need to cancel family visa

Expatriates changing their jobs in United Arab Emirates will no longer be required to cancel visas of the family members under their sponsorship. However, they have to deposit a bank guarantee of......

Sridevi comes home

Anil Kapoor, his wife and daughter, businessman Anil Ambani and his wife Tina, politician Amar Singh were at Mumbai airport to take Sridevi home. IMAGE: The ambulance carrying Sridevi's mortal......

Dubai police await 'clearance' to release Sridevi's body

There could be a further delay in the return of Sridevi's mortal remains with the Dubai police informing the Indian embassy that another "clearance" was awaited before it could release the body.......

Husain crazy over Madhuri

Indian artist M F Husain, a self-confessed fan of Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit, has booked an entire show of her comeback film Aaja Nachle, releasing in theatres in the UAE on Thursday. The......

Craze for Rajni's film hots up

Every Rajnikanth release is a festival of sorts for his diehard fans. But with the superstar's latest release Sivaji: The Boss, the fans have outdone themselves. Here is a look at what happened......

'Get him to Australia where the ball flies'

IMAGE: Pace sensation Umran Malik. Photograph: PTI Photo Mohammad Shami is likely to replace Jasprit Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup team, but Brett Lee believes Umran Malik should be picked......

BCCI gives nod to Emirates Cricket Board to host IPL

'... both boards will be working together from now on to stage the tournament.' IMAGE: The UAE will host the Indian Premier League from September 19 to November 8. Photograph: BCCI Indian Premier......

Bizarre! Man locks up fans of Indian soccer team in bird cage

IMAGE: (Picture for representational purpose only) Team India football fans with players. Photograph: AIFF Media/Twitter A video purportedly showing a man locking up supporters of the Indian......

'Kohli doesn't seem human sometimes'

'I sometimes feel he is not human because of the way he performs, my goodness, the moment he comes out to bat, it looks like he is going to score a hundred every game.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli is just......

Tendulkar didn't know how to score 200s, 300s; was stuck in Mumbai school of cricket: Kapil

- Former India captain Kapil Dev believes batting icon Sachin Tendulkar didn't do justice to his talent. - 'Sachin was a much better cricketer but somewhere along the line he just knew how to......

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