With cloud seeding, it may rain, but it doesn’t really pour or flood – at least nothing like what drenched the United Arab Emirates and paralyzed Dubai, meteorologists said. Cloud seeding, although decades old, is still controversial in the weather community, mostly because it has been hard to prove that it does very much. No … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a meeting with President of Maldives Mohamed Muizzu during the COP28 in UAE on December 1, 2023. It is understood that the issue had figured in the meeting. | Photo Credit: PTI India has agreed to the new Maldives government’s request to withdraw about 75 Indian military personnel stationed on … Read more
Mark Mobius, whose name has been synonymous with investing in developing countries for a third of a century, isn’t planning to slow down even as he steps back from the firm that bears his name. The 87-year-old money manager said he’s busier than ever as he looks to set up a new venture in Dubai. … Read more
Tourists at Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood Top of the world Can a frame be an interesting attraction to visit? If you’re in Dubai, it can. At The Dubai Frame, an observatory, museum and monument in Zabeel Park, you get a spectacular view of not just the sunset but also a birds-eye glimpse into both the … Read more
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. | Photo Credit: PTI “After a “successful” tour of Spain, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on September 21 reached the UAE where she will attend a series of meetings, including a business summit,” a State government official said. “Ms. Banerjee, who is scheduled to stay in Dubai till … Read more
In Chef Rahul Rana’s kitchen, overlooked vegetables like turnip, bottle gourd, and ridge gourd get to fulfil their lifelong dream of playing the lead character in a meal. “There is a perception that Indian food is limited. We want to change that by showcasing the endless possibilities that Indian food can offer,” says Rahul, who is … Read more
In Dubai luxury is casual. A grocery run in a Lamborghini, Wagyu in mall burgers, sharks in a lobby. And a Refik Anadol multimedia artwork providing a languid backdrop to the reception of the hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown. Titled Winds of Dubai, the intriguingly moody art showcases vivid three-dimensional sculptures from an expansive dataset of … Read more
A copy of the Michelin guide 1900 edition How do you recreate the taste of home? In Dubai, three young Indian chefs recently turned the spotlight on modern Indian food when they were awarded Michelin stars for their restaurants, Trèsind Studio and Avatāra. And while their luxurious multi-course menus wowed guests and judges with their creativity, the … Read more
The Museum of The Future building in Dubai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ameca looks puzzled. Her eyes flutter as she looks sideways, and ponders at my question: ‘What do you like to eat?’ “I’m not alive, but I need a permanent power supply…” she says. I ask her if she knows Rajinikanth. Unfortunately, Ameca … Read more
With rents soaring and properties selling fast, the expatriate hub of Dubai is in the throes of a housing boom bolstered by rich emigres that has buoyed investors and burdened tenants. Dubai, renowned for its towering skyscrapers and ultra-luxury villas, saw record real estate transactions in 2022, largely due to the influx of wealthy investors … Read more