From restoring salaries to approving Dh300,000 aid, Sharjah’s Direct Line once again turns live public calls into swift action / image: @shiekhdrsultan In a powerful display of responsive governance, His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi personally intervened in multiple public cases during the popular “Direct Line” radio programme, transforming live complaints into…
How to discipline the mind and the thoughts. This has been one of the core concerns of Sufi masters in providing guidance and direction to their followers. Sufi saints have used diverse metaphors for the mind and have provided ways in which seekers can inculcate clarity and focus. In the Sufi tradition, the mind has…
If the idea of one snake makes you uneasy, imagine tens of thousands rising from the ground at once. Look no further than the Narcisse Snake Dens, a provincial wildlife management area located about six kilometres north of Narcisse in the Rural Municipality of Armstrong, in Canada’s province of Manitoba. Every spring, this quiet patch…
Mumbai is buzzing with excitement as a fresh Netflix saga begins filming, spotlighting fan-favorite actors Barun Sobti, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhishek Banerjee. Esteemed director Sudip Sharma, celebrated for his intense dramas, is stepping into new territory with this project. Actors Barun Sobti, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Abhishek Banerjee are set to headline Sudip Sharma’s next Netflix…
USA’s Shadley van Schalkwyk (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: It has been the Shadley van Schalkwyk show at the T20 World Cup 2026, with the South Africa-born American all-rounder’s excellence making heads turn. Schalkwyk comfortably leads the wicket-taking charts, recording 11 dismissals in three matches at an economy rate of 6.55, followed by Zimbabwe pacer Blessing…
Saketh Sreenivasaiah, a 22 year old postgraduate student at the University of California, Berkeley, has been reported missing in the United States, prompting search operations by local authorities and concern from Indian diplomatic officials.According to PTI and local media reports, Sreenivasaiah was last seen on Tuesday in the 1700 block of Dwight Way in Berkeley,…
Viral Saudi wedding clip shows gold-wrapped chocolates claimed online as 24-carat gold biscuits/Image: X A 33-second wedding video has set social media abuzz after appearing to show 24-carat gold bars being handed out as gifts. The clip, widely circulated online, prompted disbelief and debate as viewers tried to make sense of what looked like solid…
Air pollution is one of the defining public health crises facing Indian cities today. High population density, combined with the close proximity to pollution sources such as vehicular emission, construction, and waste burning, has left many urban areas trapped in a persistent mix of pollutants affecting human health. India’s national discourse and policy frameworks remain…
Early mornings at Puri’s Blue Flag Beach are calm and enchanting. Gentle waves wash over the golden sands as the first rays of sunlight stretch across the horizon. In a recently shared video, tiny sea creatures could be seen along the shoreline. The clip captures plough snails slowly moving with the rhythm of the tides….
Taurus, brace yourself for some unexpected bumps in the road today. It might seem like the universe is targeting you, but remember, it’s just life unfolding. Whether it’s work pressures or a bit of tension in relationships, keep your cool and communicate openly. Resist the urge to splurge and stick to your budget—financial clarity is…