Dubai: Unless you have been living under a rock in the social media world over the past week, you will have seen your friends posting wrinkly old photos of themselves or of celebrities with the hashtag #FaceApp. ### The app has gone viral in the region and across the globe this week; all thanks to a simple…
It is one of the saddest tales told. But just like there is light at the end of the tunnel, this one too has a bright ending. Now all that is left is the closure to a 15-year ordeal so everyone can live happily ever after. ### This is the tale of two families, a tragedy,…
New Delhi is tracking how Indians spend their time at work and home. ### The Ministry of Statistics (Government of India) has been quietly conducting the survey since the start of this year. Its chief statistician told a newspaper reporter that it will be the first time that such a massive undertaking is being carried…
London: England’s World Cup hero Ben Stokes could be awarded a knighthood, if Prime Ministerial candidates Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt are to be believed. The pair was asked during a debate on Monday if they would give Stokes a knighthood if either of them replaced current incumbent Theresa May as British Prime Minister. ###…
Dubai: Residents in Sharjah should not be alarmed when police come knocking on your door next month. It is all part of a census. ### The Department of Statistics and Community Development in Sharjah (DSCD), in cooperation with Sharjah Police, announced that they will be carrying out a two-week study throughout the emirate to determine…
Chicago: A Chicago judge ordered R&B superstar R. Kelly to be held without bond on sweeping federal charges linked to child pornography and other crimes at a hearing Tuesday. ### The musician who for decades has faced sexual abuse accusations was arrested last week on suspicion of having sex with five underage girls, recording some…
For decades, Babri mosque-Ram temple dispute has been at the core of a violent political movement in India. Early this year, the Supreme Court ordered the parties in the Ayodhya title dispute — related to 2.77 acres of land — to seek mediation. A panel of mediators headed by a former justice of the Supreme…
Portrush, United Kingdom: Tiger Woods said on Tuesday he is confident his body can hold up under the rigours of links golf this week as he bids for a 16th major title at the British Open. ### The 43-year-old, who capped one of sport’s greatest-ever comebacks with victory at the Masters in April, will be…
Dubai:The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a 24/7 WhatsApp service which would soon enable you to seek any fine-related information you need using the messenger app on your smartphone. ###### Explaining the process in a video posted on their official Twitter account, RTA said the service will help customers get all the information…