Structured like a traditional sports league, with no betting, wagering, or entry fees, the Amit Burman-backed franchise tournament has turned profitable in its sixth season and is now aiming to reach ₹50 crore in revenue by FY29, according to Mind Sports League (MSL). In FY23, the company’s revenue was ₹1.67 crore, which rose to ₹3.41 […]
PARIS: The world’s top court is poised to tell governments what their legal obligations are to tackle global warming, and possibly outline consequences for polluters that cause climate harm to vulnerable countries.Wednesday’s highly anticipated advisory opinion by the International Court of Justice comes in the wake of landmark international decisions that experts say together have […]
Abu Dhabi’s integrated security and community-focused policing keep it at the top of Numbeo’s global safety rankings for the ninth consecutive year/Image: Wikipedia TL;DR: Abu Dhabi tops Numbeo’s 2025 Crime Index as the world’s safest city. The UAE capital maintains this position for the ninth consecutive year since 2017. Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, and […]
India will host the 2025 FIDE World Cup, one of the most prestigious tournaments in world chess, from 30 October to 27 November, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) announced on Monday. The host city is yet to be confirmed and will be named “in due course”. The tournament will feature 206 players competing in a […]
Healthier meals, fusion menus, and premium food imports are defining how Gulf residents eat in 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: GCC consumers are shifting toward healthier, experience-led dining, favouring plant-based, functional, and fusion cuisine. Technology is reshaping dining from digital menus and loyalty apps to cloud kitchens and delivery-first models. The region’s appeal for culinary tourism is […]
(AI generated image for representation) As domestic abuse cases in the UK continue to rise, former Conservative MP Kate Kniveton has spoken out about the years of abuse she suffered from her ex-husband, former Tory MP Andrew Griffiths.In a new ITV documentary, Breaking The Silence: Kate’s Story, Kniveton shared how the abuse lasted for more […]
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed that all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of the India vs England series. The board also announced that pacer Arshdeep Singh is out of contention for the fourth Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. What happened to Nitish Kumar Reddy? BCCI […]
GCC nationals can drive in the UAE with their home licences as visitors but must exchange them upon gaining residency/ Representative Image TL;DR GCC nationals can drive in the UAE using their home country licence while visiting. Once a GCC national becomes a UAE resident, they must exchange their licence. License exchange is done via […]
Mourners gather in Riyadh for the funeral of Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid, known as the ‘Sleeping Prince’/ Image Composite: SPA/ File TL;DR Prince Alwaleed bin Khalid bin Talal passed away on July 19 after being in a coma since 2005. The funeral was held on July 20 in Riyadh, attended by senior royals and officials. […]
Twitter logo of Asian Hockey Federation. Pakistan Hockey Federation has written to FIH and AHF expressing their reservations over sending hockey team to India for the Asia Cup. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has informed the sport’s global governing body FIH that it will be “difficult” for them to send a team to India for […]
