
With its entry into the TGA, "Mystical Creature Paluru" is set to captivate an even wider audience and showcase its innovative approach to game development. The TGA is known for celebrating excellence in the gaming industry and recognizing the top titles and creators from around the world. By joining the ranks of other acclaimed games at the event, "Mystical Creature Paluru" is poised to make a significant impact and leave a lasting impression on attendees and viewers alike.Kuwait City, Dec 21 (PTI) Praising the diaspora's contribution to global growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said here on Saturday that India has the potential to become the “skill capital of the world.” Modi was addressing a large gathering of the Indian community at a special event ‘Hala Modi’ at the Sheikh Saad Al-Abdullah Indoor Sports Complex in the city. “Every year, hundreds of Indians come to Kuwait. You have added an Indian touch to Kuwaiti society. You have filled the canvas of Kuwait with the colors of Indian skills. You have mixed the essence of India's talent, technology, and tradition in Kuwait,” Modi said. The prime minister, who is visiting Kuwait at the invitation of Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, expressed happiness about the presence of Indians from diverse corners of the country in the gulf nation and called it a “mini-Hindustan.” India's StartUps, FinTech, smart technology and green technology can develop cutting-edge solutions for every need of Kuwait, he said. “India is well-equipped to meet the world's demand for skilled talent ...India also has the potential to become the skill capital of the world,” Modi emphasised and underlined that for many decades to come, India will remain the youngest country in the world. Highlighting India's strong commitment to supporting Indian workers in Kuwait and across the Gulf, Modi discussed technology-driven initiatives implemented by the government, including the e-Migrate portal. Thanking the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his gracious invitation, Modi stated that it was after 43 years that an Indian Prime Minister was visiting Kuwait to strengthen and solidify the age-old friendship. “The relationship between India and Kuwait is one of civilisation, the sea, affection, trade, and commerce. India and Kuwait are located on two shores of the Arabian Sea. It's not just diplomacy that connects us, but also the bonds of the heart,” the prime minister said to a loud cheer from the gathering. “Today, personally, this moment is very special for me. For you all, coming to India takes four hours, but for the prime minister of India, it took four decades,” he told the Indian gathering. Modi further recalled the centuries old strong trade ties between the two countries. “Our elders in Gujarat still recall how Kuwaiti traders learnt Gujarati, wrote books in it and traded their world-famous pearls in our markets. We took supplies of horses and many other items. There has been a long-lasting relationship between India and Kuwait,” he said. He also reminded the diaspora that till about 60-65 years ago, Indian rupees were accepted in Kuwait. The PM said that in the coming decades, India and Kuwait will become significant partners in prosperity. “While the people of Kuwait are dedicated to building a 'New Kuwait', the people of India are striving to create a developed India by 2047 ... Kuwait, through trade and innovation, wants to be a dynamic economy. India is also focusing on innovation and strengthening its economy,” Modi said. “India has the skill, technology, innovation and manpower that 'New Kuwait' needs.” Reminding the diaspora gathering about India's heritage and legacy, Modi said the world is celebrating the first 'Meditation Day' on December 21 and added, “This day is dedicated to India's thousands of years of meditation tradition.” The Prime Minister extended an invitation to diaspora members to participate in Pravasi Bharatiya Divas and Maha Kumbh to be held in India in January 2025. He then listed all the festivals to be celebrated across India in coming weeks and invited the diaspora to India for participating in those festivities and then “witness the Republic Day celebrations before returning.” “There was a time when the legendary actor Dilip Kumar inaugurated the first Indian restaurant here. But the true essence of Indian cuisines can only be experienced by visiting the country. So bring your Kuwaiti friends along!” During his two-day visit to Kuwait, Modi is set to meet the Emir, the Crown Prince, and the Prime Minister of Kuwait on Sunday. (This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)
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"If you didn't know you were in Exeter, what city would you guess you were in?" I asked my mum as we sat in a bar at the Christmas Market that felt impressively busy for what is a relatively small city. She paused to take in the lively atmosphere at The Cathedral Tavern and said: "Honestly, I wouldn't even say we're in the UK. It feels like we're on the continent. This is like something they would have in Germany." Christmas markets aren't really our thing. The huge crowds, repetitive music and street food smells make for complete sensory overload and just add to the stressful task of Christmas shopping. Our experience of markets in other parts of the country has either been stalls plonked into the middle of an already busy High Street or a garish and borderline cartoonish effort to emulate a traditional German market, with huge beer steins and bratwursts. But when I fully embraced the Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market, I realised how lucky we really are. Sure, there is music and crowds but it feels like a lot of care has gone into making it more than just a gimmick. There's a selection of local stalls and, last year, I actually managed to find some locally-made gifts there, which felt so much better than buying from big brands. This year, I wanted to convince Mrs S of the same. Key to tackling any event like this is going in with a plan and, for us, grabbing a bite to eat first made sense. You don't want to be battling the crowds while hungry and browsing the gift stalls while trying not to spill messy street food doesn't seem sensible either. Although not much of a foodie, mum was impressed by the varied food offering, which has something to suit everyone. As always, this was the busiest section of the market but you generally don't tend to wait too long to be served. My advice to Christmas market newbies would be to eat a little earlier than you normally would to beat the crowds. Once we were fuelled up with some fried chicken from Urban Cowboy Street Food - which was just as tasty as last year - we were ready to go gift hunting. Mum was on the lookout for some small gifts and although it felt like there was a large volume of products, the variety could have been better. There were a lot of multiples offering the same thing. It would have been nice if there were more traditional Christmas food gifts and more unique things that would work as stocking fillers. Aside from a few delicious smelling candles, we left pretty much empty handed. It wasn't that the products on offer weren't high-quality or worth buying, we just felt like there was something missing. We decided it was time to have a browse around town and to get away from the sea of people for a bit but we vowed to return later. "It was starting to feel like we hadn't done it right," Mrs S said. "But then we went to the bar." Christmas market bars are a bit like marmite: some people love the lively, festive atmosphere while others grumble about the prices. Faye Williams, co-owner of Barnova, who runs the two bars at the market, explained that a huge amount of money goes into organising the venues and that the company is keen to support local businesses, meaning the cost of a pint or mulled wine might be a little higher than at your local. We were apprehensive about visiting The Cathedral Tavern, worrying that the crowds might mean long waiting times and difficulty finding somewhere to sit, but we were so glad we did. "The staff were lovely and it didn't feel like you had to push your way in to order," mum observed. "The service was quick and we even found somewhere to sit." The buzz about the place was infectious. Everywhere you looked, everyone seemed to be having a good time. A quick scan around the room, which was packed with people of all ages, and I counted maybe one person using their phone - a rare sight these days. Having felt a little deflated earlier, it totally turned our day around. Mum even made a new friend: "I made friends with someone's very cute dog. What's not to love?" Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market will run until Sunday, December 15 and is open from 10am to 7pm Monday to Wednesday, 10am to 9pm Thursday to Saturday and 11am to 5pm on Sundays.
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HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) — Aidan O'Connell might not be Mr. Right for the Raiders, but he is Mr. Right Now. He did enough in Friday's 19-17 loss at Kansas City to show that Las Vegas' quarterback job will be his for the rest of the season — barring, that is, another injury. O'Connell didn't look like a quarterback who hadn't played in nearly six weeks because of a broken thumb . Plus, the Raiders had a short week to prepare for the Chiefs, meaning O'Connell only went through a series of walk-through practices. Even so, he completed 23 of 35 passes for 340 yards, including touchdown passes of 33 yards to tight end Brock Bowers and 58 yards to wide receiver Tre Tucker. He didn't throw any interceptions. “Thought he competed,” coach Antonio Pierce said Saturday morning. “I thought for what we knew we were getting with Spags (Kansas City defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo) and that defense, that he stood in the pocket, made some tough throws, took some hits, took the shots down the field like we wanted. We had some opportunities to take shots down the field, he threw them. And I thought our skill guys did a hell of a job competing and making some really good plays for us.” O'Connell's performance would've shined even more if not for the Raiders' final offensive play. He led the Raiders from their 8-yard line to the Chiefs 32 with 15 seconds left. The plan was for O'Connell to take the snap and throw the ball away to run off a few more seconds, then send Daniel Carlson out for the potential winning field goal without giving Patrick Mahomes enough time to mount one of his signature comebacks. But rookie center Jackson Powers-Johnson snapped the ball before O'Connell was expecting it, and the Chiefs recovered to secure another close, last-minute victory. The Raiders were called for illegal shift, which Kansas City declined. But there was some question about whether officials intended to call a false start instead. Though that infraction would have cost Las Vegas 5 yards, the pre-snap penalty still would've given Carlson a shot at the field goal. Pierce said his team heard an official's whistle before the snap, and that will be included in the Raiders' report to the NFL. “We do that every game,” Pierce said. “Typically, anywhere from three to five questions, and then we’ll get a letter within 24 to 36 hours, and we’ll read it and learn from it.” Bowers had another sensational game. He was targeted 14 times, catching 10 passes for 140 yards. For the season, he has 84 receptions for 884 yards and four TDs, making him a strong contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year. “We’re seeing double-teams and them really shifting their zone to him, and I don’t really think it matters,” Pierce said. “I think we've got a really special player on our hand.” The Raiders need to do better on first and second downs to set up more favorable third-down conversions. They have faced 47 third downs from 7 to 10 yards, tied with the Dallas Cowboys for fifth most. Las Vegas' conversion rate on those plays is 36.2%, which actually is favorable compared to the rest of the league, but the Raiders are still creating too many of those situations. Las Vegas made life difficult for Mahomes, sacking him five times. And it wasn't just Maxx Crosby bringing the heat. Four players had at least one-half sack, including K’Lavon Chaisson, who had 1 1/2. It was a season-high total for the Raiders, and they have taken down the opposing quarterback in 30 consecutive games, the third-longest active streak. Carlson is usually money, but he missed field goals from 56, 55 and 58 yards. Hardly chip shots, but he is capable of converting from those distances. He had made 30 of 38 field goals from 50-plus yards entering the game, with a career long of 57 yards. WR DJ Turner injured his knee in the second half. 12 — The Raiders are one of three teams to fall behind double digits in each of their first 12 games of a season. The others were the 1986 Indianapolis Colts and 1972 New England Patriots. The Raiders visit Tampa Bay on Dec. 8. AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl
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