Abu Dhabi has become the stage where India’s only full-time Formula One journalist, Niharika Ghorpade, continues to make her mark. For her, the UAE isn’t just another stop on the global racing calendar — it’s where her journey as an internationally recognised F1 storyteller shines the brightest. Her love for motorsport began years ago in…
Amratlal Tribhovan Das arrived in Dubai 52 years ago, at a time when gold cost just Dh6 a gram. He remembers the date clearly: December 13, 1973. Flying in from Mumbai on an Air India flight, he stepped into a quiet, modest Dubai Airport with only a small bag of clothes and a packet of…
A UAE-based student has achieved one of the rarest academic milestones in the world. On November 23, Saisha Sanaka, a grade 11 student at Brighton College Al Ain, earned a perfect 1600 on the SAT in her very first attempt — a score reached by only a tiny percentage of test-takers globally. Her preparation began…
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, one of India’s most celebrated global personalities, is set to appear in Abu Dhabi this December. Following the announcement of Hollywood star Idris Elba, Chopra has been confirmed to participate in the prestigious BRIDGE Summit 2025. The event will be held at the ADNEC Centre from December 8 to 10, bringing together…
An Indian expatriate from Kerala has achieved a remarkable milestone in the United Arab Emirates after securing the top honour in the Outstanding Workforce category at the prestigious Emirates Labour Market Awards. Anas Kadiyarakam, originally from Kozhikode, was recognised as the top skilled worker and walked away with an impressive prize package that included a…
Mahidhaar Dommaraju, a 12-year-old from Dubai, is turning heads with a rare cricketing talent—he can bowl fast with both his right and left arms. This ambidextrous ability is nearly unheard of in pace bowling, making Mahidhaar a unique prospect in the cricket world. His father, Ramprasad, a former club cricketer from Chennai, first noticed Mahidhaar…
Indian expat engineer Saravanan Venkatachalam, based in Abu Dhabi, has won the AED 25 million grand prize in the Big Ticket raffle draw held on November 3, 2025. The 44-year-old purchased the winning ticket number 463221 on October 30. He initially missed the live winner call because his phone was on Do Not Disturb mode,…
From leaving Jabalpur with just ₹80,000 (around AED 3,500) in his pocket to residing in Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa, Satish Sanpal’s story is one of grit, resilience, and an unshakable belief in his dreams. Today, he is the Founder and Chairman of ANAX Developments, a name that has become synonymous with luxury and innovation in…
Tragedy struck when Indian engineer Hariraj Sudevan, 37, passed away from a heart attack just hours after dropping off his wife and son at Abu Dhabi International Airport. Hariraj, an IIT Madras postgraduate, had been living and working in the UAE for 12 years and was employed as a senior offshore construction engineer in Abu…
Dubai’s beloved Indian restaurant, Grubshack, has closed its doors after over a decade of serving soulful Goan and Bombay-style cuisine — and the emotional toll has been profound. Founder Gemma Mascarenhas, the Indian-origin woman behind the restaurant’s journey, suffered a heart attack shortly after its shutdown. According to Gulf News, Gemma was rushed into emergency…
At just 13 years old, Nathan Joseph Kappen is making waves in the world of karting. While most kids his age are finishing homework and school projects, Nathan is clocking speeds of up to 120 km/h in professional kart races. Based in Dubai, this promising Malayali racer has quickly risen through the ranks. In just…
Indian expat and ultra-marathoner Aakash Nambiar, popularly known as the ‘Barefoot Mallu,’ completed a grueling 115km barefoot run from Hatta to Dubai’s Mushrif Park to promote ocean conservation. The 36-year-old Keralite, a passionate advocate for environmental causes, undertook this challenge to highlight the importance of protecting marine ecosystems. “The UAE has made remarkable progress in…