It seems the iPhone 16 is kicking off a fresh trend—less mess, more green vibes. Say goodbye to finding Apple stickers in your box and the 47 year old Apply tradition. This sticker-free change is all part of Apple’s big plan to become carbon neutral by 2030. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro now […]
The COVID-19 pandemic brought illness and death worldwide, but its impact went beyond just physical health. To control the virus’s spread, governments imposed strict measures like stay-at-home orders, social distancing, and school closures. These restrictions disrupted everyday life for billions, including work and education, and significantly affected mental health, especially among adolescents. Research reveals teen […]
FRANKFURT: Germany’s first hobby horsing championship kicked off in Frankfurt on Saturday, drawing hundreds of young riders competing on their wooden stick horses. About 300 riders, including 20 adults, participated in events like time jumping, style jumping, and dressage over the weekend, with 1,500 spectators watching. Hobby horsing, which began in Finland over 20 years […]
LONDON: NASA astronauts stuck in space until 2025 have admitted to facing “tough times” but stressed they don’t feel let down by Boeing, according to agency reports. The astronauts, Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams, were originally scheduled for an eight-day mission aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule. However, due to issues with the spacecraft, they will […]
GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently updated its guidelines for treating influenza patients. These new guidelines are primarily aimed at healthcare providers managing influenza virus infections and will also be useful for policymakers and others involved in epidemic and pandemic preparedness efforts. Influenza, a common viral disease, affects people globally. Each year, there […]
BAGHDAD: As part of its cultural programme at the 25th Baghdad International Book Fair, the Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion hosted a seminar titled “The Role of Academic Institutions in Promoting Intra-Islamic Dialogue”. Prof. Salah Al-Din Al-Samarrai, Dean of Imam Al-Azam University, and Dr. Mohamed Jamal, a researcher at the Heritage Revival Office at Al-Azhar, […]
A total of 84 inspirational stories represented India at the recently concluded Paris Paralympics 2024. India’s Paralympians will look back at their campaign with pride. They ruled the stage and glittered with a record-smashing 29 medals. However, few things remain as a hot topic for discussion. Most of our paralympians crave for the limelight they […]
Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, launched in 2022, just got a major upgrade. At their Glowtime event, Apple revealed that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved these popular earbuds to work as clinical-grade hearing aids. This means millions of Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss could see a big boost in their […]
The prestigious IIFA Awards is set to return with yet another star-studded event, but this time, the major attractions are not the winners’ list or performances, but rather, the host of the night. IIFA 2024 is set to take place in Abu Dhabi and it will be hosted by none other than superstar Shah Rukh […]
Sector 36 is a mixed bag. For those drawn to gore-filled thrillers, it offers plenty of shocking moments Director: Aditya NimbalkarCast: Vikrant Massey, Deepak Dobriyal, Akash Khurana, Darshan Jariwala, Baharul Islam, Ipshita Chakraborty SinghWhere: Streaming on Netflix This film tries to ride the wave of true-crime thrillers, diving deep into one of the most infamous […]
Children whose families use screens a lot tend to have weaker vocabulary skills, and video games have the biggest negative effect on kids’ brain development, according to a study. Scientists from Estonia surveyed the parents of more than 400 children about their screen use, their children’s screen use, and their children’s language skills. The findings, […]
