The Qatari delegation delivered a letter to Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei from US Vice President JD Vance, proposing a new diplomatic process to Iran in an attempt to stave off a fresh round of US strikes. The letter has apparently been well received
Ravleen Varghese: From Kerala to Dubai and Victoria’s Secret runway
'It's an incredible feeling! I'm immensely proud of my South Indian roots, and knowing that a young girl from Kerala might see me on that runway and feel that there's a place for her too - that’s what makes it really special,' says 25-year-old Ravleen Varghese, who is the third Indian, and the first Malayali, to walk the Victoria’s Secret runway after Ujjwala Raut and Neelam Gill
NRI alert: Enforcement Directorate investigates alleged NRI housing loan fraud
The searches, which took place under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, covered premises linked to Antriksh Promoters and Developers Pvt Ltd and Sunshine Infrawell Pvt Ltd. to examine how the suspected fraudulent transactions were carried out and whether money linked to the alleged offence was laundered
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Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar and crew honoured by the UAE for bravery
Medals were presented by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on the Flydubai crew members, who handled the mid-air attack in September, risking their lives to save the passengers on board
Diwali countdown: Celebrations galore at Dubai’s Global Village from November 6-10
In a first, Global Village has planned 'Baithak', a South Asian musical gathering in a typical floor-seating arrangement setting. Guests are invited to sing along with their favourite performing artists. The celebrations also include a lively line-up of interactive games and a chance to win exciting prizes
11-year-old chess champion Bodhana Sivanandan breaks 38-year world record
Bodhana eclipsed a record set 38 years ago by chess great Grandmaster Judit Polgar. By her feat, Bodhana, who was facing Sweden’s Woman International Master Viktoria Johansson, sealed the historic achievement at the European Club Cup in Budva, Montenegro
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UAE tackling oil spill on coast after Iran strikes tanker
The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said in a statement that authorities 'detected a tanker oil spill affecting Umm Al Quwain's beaches', adding all of the beaches in the emirates were closed
Luck, the science of fortune
Luck isn’t magic or an invisible force in the air; it is merely the brain’s understanding of the various elements that lead up to an event. What you choose to focus on is what makes all the difference. The brain is a marvel that helps you create your own luck every day teaching you to believe that fortune favours you
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assures support to stranded Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Requests to rescue the thousands of Umrah pilgrims have been pouring in from around the world, urging the Indian government and the aviation regulator to arrange additional flights to facilitate the pilgrims' return to India
NRI alert: Four consular service centres shut down in the UAE
The Indian Embassy in the UAE announced the closure of four consular application centres from October 22, stating 'administrative reasons'
‘People associate me with glamour. But I dress minimally, always in black,’ says Indian fashion designer Manish Malhotra
Manish Malhotra made a high-profile runway return for Luxe Prêt at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI at the Taj Palace, New Delhi. Actors Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana headlined the grand finale showcase
Middle East war: Houthis strike Yemeni military camp killing over 50 soldiers
Riyadh's airport remains closed following the deadly attacks, even as Iran is actively strengthening its ties with Russia and China over acquiring nuclear weapons
NRI Watch: India’s office real estate market records 43 million sq.ft. leasing in first 9 months of 2026
Bengaluru and Hyderabad remain important growth drivers. The performance of other cities such as Chennai, Pune, and Kolkata, will depend on how demand keeps pace with available and upcoming supply. Declining vacancy and rising rentals indicate that office markets continue to attract occupiers, though performance remains uneven across cities
Shah Rukh Khan’s music festival coming to Abu Dhabi next year
The one-day musical extravaganza to take place on March 20, 2027, in Abu Dhabi, has an interesting lineup of celebrity singers, including Arijit Singh, Karan Aujla, and Sonu Nigam