UAE: Dubai–Sharjah ferry services temporarily suspended amid adverse weather
Ferry services between Dubai and Sharjah have been temporarily suspended due to adverse weather, the Roads and Transport Authority announced via an X post. Passengers are urged to monitor official…
Decoding Noam Chomsky’s friendship with Jeffrey Epstein
This is not a story about crimes. There is no evidence linking Noam Chomsky to Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual offences. That boundary should not be blurred. But this is very much…
GM at 13, India’s Raunak still struggles to have full-time coach — Exclusive
Raunak Sadhwani became a chess Grandmaster in 2019 at just 13, among India’s youngest to do so. Now 19 and ranked eighth among juniors, he reflects on the high cost…
Clash of egos: Is GCL making chess players talk as teams?
The Global Chess League is transforming the individual sport into a team setting, challenging the traditional solitary nature of chess. Players from diverse backgrounds are now sharing jerseys and coaches,…
Musk vs Gates: Tesla short bet sparks new clash; claims loss may top $10 bn
Elon Musk has again targeted Bill Gates, suggesting the Microsoft founder may have lost over $10 billion due to a significant short bet against Tesla. Musk highlighted Gates’ wager against…
Defying Trump sanctions? India’s oil imports from Russia hit 1m barrels a day
Despite US sanctions on Russian oil majors, Indian refiners are maintaining robust crude imports. December shipments are expected to exceed 1 million barrels per day, driven by deep discounts from…
‘Only on those below BS-IV’: SC modifies order on older vehicles exemption in Delhi
The Supreme Court has revised its order on older vehicles, now targeting those failing BS-IV emission standards amid Delhi’s severe air pollution. The court also urged practical solutions, including temporary…
UAE announces new age rules for kindergarten and grade 1; Here’s what parents need to know
The UAE has updated age cut-offs for Kindergarten and Grade 1 admissions starting the 2026–2027 academic year. Students must now meet age requirements by 31st December instead of 31st August.…