Kuwait handball team gears up for Islamic Solidarity Games

Icelandic coach Aron Kristjansson TUNIS, Nov 2: Kuwait’s senior national handball team is intensifying preparations for the Men’s Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia, scheduled from November 7 to 21. The team is training in Tunisia with two...

Burunu Boma Sport Fishing Tournament Returns in June 2026

Visit Maldives Club, in partnership with Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), officially announced the return of the Burunu Boma Global Sport Fishing Tournament, set to take place from 13–15 June 2026. Following the success of its inaugural edition,...

Air India Commences Operations from VIA’s New Terminal 1

Air India, the national carrier of India, has officially begun operations from the new state-of-the-art Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport (VIA), marking another milestone in strengthening air connectivity between the Maldives and India. A...

Get Ready to Feel the Island Energy – MYSTIVAL 2025/2026 Artist Line-Up Revealed at Sun Siyam Olhuveli

Sun Siyam Olhuveli proudly announces the complete artist line-up for MYSTIVAL 2025–2026, a festive celebration that harmonizes rhythm, artistry, and island mysticism. Set against the breathtaking Maldivian backdrop, MYSTIVAL brings together global...

It’s SAD time again: Here are five easy steps to fight seasonal affective disorder

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Timing, Targeting, & Technology: Your New Collections Playbook

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The very best hotel in the UK has been revealed

Friday 31 October 2025 2:24 pm | Updated: Friday 31 October 2025 2:47 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The world's 50 best hotels have been revealed A...

US rejects visa for Indian techie earning ₹10m in 1 min

Quick interview, faster denial The applicant, a senior technical lead specialising in Cloud Native platforms, revealed that the visa denial occurred in less than a minute, after only three questions. “I had my B1/B2 visa interview at the US...

Air India just finished a total makeover of A320neo fleet — Here’s what’s changed

Airlines' major Air India has announced the successful completion of the retrofit programme for its legacy A320neo fleet, with the final of 27 aircraft returning to service with brand-new cabin interiors and in the airline’s vibrant new livery....

Subscribe to Dhiraagu x ISIC Card to win a PS5 pro

Dhiraagu has announced a new promotion where one lucky winner stands the chance to win a brand new PS5 pro by subscribing to Dhiraagu X ISIC student card. To enter for a chance to win this amazing prize, students need to subscribe to the Dhiraagu...

Shahid: Budget offers no hope for progress

Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President and former Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid has sharply criticized the government’s proposed MVR 64.2 billion budget for 2026, describing it as “far from the basics of the economy and social realities.” In...

‘Rejected in Less Than a Minute’: US Denies B1/B2 Visa to Indian Techie Earning INR 1 Crore Salary

New Delhi, November 2: An Indian tech professional’s plan to travel to the United States for a major industry event was reportedly aborted after his B1/B2 visa was denied at the US Embassy in New Delhi. As per reports, the senior technology lead,...

Indian techie with Rs 1 crore salary denied US B1/B2 visa in under a minute after just 3 questions

An Indian tech worker who earns more than Rs 1 crore in salary, had a solid background and reason was denied a US B1/B2 tourist visa in less than a minute. The man shared his experience on Reddit and asked users to tell him what went wrong. In the...

World News | US Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine Visits Israel, Fiscusses Gaza Situation with IDF Chief

Tel Aviv [Israel], November 2 (ANI): US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine visited Israel over the weekend and held discussions with Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir on the situation in Gaza...

Israel's Gaza attacks strike at Donald Trump's reputation as a peacemaker

The ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, which never fully came into effect, is now hanging by a thread. Among the many casualties of renewed fighting, especially if it spirals back into full-blown warfare, will be the claims and...

US rejects B1/B2 visa for Indian techie earning ₹1 crore — what happened at the consulate?

An Indian tech worker's plan to attend an industry conference in the United States was crushed in less than a minute, when the US Embassy in New Delhi denied his B1/B2 visa after asking the applicant just three questions. The senior technical...

Cambridgeshire Train Stabbing Case: 10 Injured, 9 in Critical Condition After Multiple People Attacked With Knife Inside Train in UK; 2 Suspects Arrested

London, November 2: At least 10 people were injured, with nine sustaining life-threatening injuries, after a multiple stabbing incident aboard a train in the Cambridgeshire county of East England, British Transport Police (BTP) said. According to...

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Indian tech professional denied US visa in under 60 seconds despite $120,000 salary

A senior technology professional's conference participation plans were terminated when the US Embassy in New Delhi rejected his B1/B2 visa following an interview under one minute that included three questions, HT reported. The cloud platform...

World News | Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia to Host 'Gita Mahotsav' Musical as Part of Pravasi Parichay 2025 Celebrations

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], November 2 (ANI): The Embassy of India in Riyadh announced that it will host 'Gita Mahotsav (A Musical)' on November 3 as part of the ongoing diaspora engagement event 'Pravasi Parichay 2025', a cultural festival showcasing...