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At 11 months old, Hayden Panettiere appeared in a Playskool toy train commercial. By age 4, she was a recurring character on the soap opera One Life to Live. In the decades that followed, she starred in movies and television shows. Rarely was she out of a job.But like many wunderkinds, Panettiere, who died Sunday at 36, frequently seemed burdened by her success. Her well-documented struggles — with substance, body image, her family, her significant others — seem inextricable from the public scrutiny that lit up so much of her life.“In an era of relentless paparazzi with an appetite for…
Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar finished with a haul of 10 wickets as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle on Wednesday to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.Suthar, playing only his second Test, impressed with his line and length to ensure India a memorable win in their 600th Test match.Suthar took four wickets in the first innings and kept up the fine show to take 6-55, and help bowl out the hosts for 206 shortly after lunch on the final day.Set a target of 372 runs, Sri Lanka’s batters failed to apply…
Srikrishna Shankavaram, Principal Engineer, AI Security, Zebra Technologies. Zebra Technologies Corporation, a global leader in digitising and automating workflows to deliver intelligent operations, recently highlighted the urgent security risks and measures needed to implement and maintain AI agents in business for sectors like retail and logistics. 2026 has witnessed several high-profile cases of AI agents used in increasingly autonomous cyber-attacks and agents breaking out from secure environments. While one global analyst firm predicts 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by the end of 2027, due to escalating costs, unclear business value or inadequate risk controls. “These systems are…
Sheikh Mohammed says true impact is measured by improving people’s lives, reaffirming the UAE’s longstanding commitment to humanitarian work Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, affirmed that the UAE has always chosen to stand on the side of humanitarian action and will continue to be a source of hope and positive impact. In a post on the social media platform X, Sheikh Mohammed reflected on the meaning of genuine humanitarian service and the importance of creating meaningful impact in people’s lives. “Life has taught me…
Emirati Women’s Day is coming up on August 28, with restaurants and wellness destinations across the UAE marking the occasion with special menus, desserts and spa experiences. From Emirati flavours with a modern twist to dining offers and month-long wellness experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the occasion. Here are five worth checking out. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp channels. 1. Emirati breakfast for two at ANA Start the day with a table full of familiar Emirati flavours at ANA. The contemporary Emirati restaurant is serving its breakfast for two with…
Indian court orders fresh hearings for SpiceJet bankruptcy petitions after last-minute lessor settlement, giving the airline temporary relief while insolvency cases are reconsideredNEW DELHI: An Indian court said on Wednesday that bankruptcy petitions filed by aircraft lessors against cash-strapped SpiceJet will be heard afresh by a new bench, after the airline reached a last-minute settlement with one lessor.The move is a setback to aircraft leasing companies that have waged a years-long battle against India’s fourth-largest airline to recover debts, but is a reprieve for SpiceJet as its existing management will remain in control of the airline while the insolvency petitions…
The council consists of eight members from diverse backgrounds and will operate on a two-year cyclePublished: Wed 19 Aug 2026, 10:25 AM DIB, the world’s leading Islamic financial group and the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, has announced the launch of its first youth council, creating a structured platform for young employees to bring forward fresh perspectives and ideas, contribute to relevant initiatives and take an active role in their own development and participation within the organisation.The council consists of eight members from diverse backgrounds and will operate on a two-year cycle. Through regular meetings, leadership engagement and focused…
Madonna and Taylor Swift are set to be two of the biggest names at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with both artists securing multiple nominations ahead of the September ceremony.Madonna leads this year’s nominations with 11, while Taylor follows with nine, with both nominated across several major categories.Madonna is nominated in two of the night’s biggest categories, Video of the Year and Artist of the Year.Confessions II: The Film earned her a Video of the Year nomination, while “Bring Your Love”, her collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter, is up for Song of the Year.She is also nominated across several visual and…
Aesthetic medicine in the Gulf is entering a more mature phase. After years of rapid growth in clinics, patient demand and non-surgical cosmetic procedures, attention is increasingly turning to an equally important part of the sector: how healthcare professionals are trained. Across Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Muscat and other Gulf cities, physicians, dentists, nurses and other eligible healthcare professionals are encountering a broader and more sophisticated range of aesthetic treatments. Learning individual techniques is only part of the challenge. Anatomy, patient assessment, treatment planning, complication prevention and clinical judgment are becoming increasingly important as the field evolves. A Regional Market Entering…
Gaelic Football will make its Emirates Dubai 7s debut this November, with registration opening for the new competition, alongside WODON3 fitness and Rebound padel.Gaelic Football is a hugely popular sport in Ireland that derives elements from football and rugby.Taking place from November 27 to 29 at The Sevens Stadium, the addition of Gaelic Football brings another international sporting community into the Emirates Dubai 7s Festival Sports programme, with two men’s and two women’s tournaments set to take place across the weekend.Delivered in collaboration with the Middle East Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the competition introduces one of Ireland’s best-known national sports…