An old Afghan man holds a snowball during snowfall, on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo / Ebrahim Noroozi)
An old Afghan man holds a snowball during snowfall, on the outskirts of Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022. (AP Photo / Ebrahim Noroozi)
Harsh winter temperatures are forcing many in the Taliban-ruled country to choose between food and staying warm. AP
Harsh winter temperatures are forcing many in the Taliban-ruled country to choose between food and staying warm. AP
Boys play with snow in a cemetery in Kabul. AP
Boys play with snow in a cemetery in Kabul. AP
A bird seller at a market in Kabul. The country has scant resources to protect vulnerable citizens from the harsh winter. AP
A bird seller at a market in Kabul. The country has scant resources to protect vulnerable citizens from the harsh winter. AP
A man takes a picture of a member of the security forces in Kabul. AFP
A man takes a picture of a member of the security forces in Kabul. AFP
About 23 million Afghans do not have enough to eat, with many also lacking proper housing and money to heat their homes at night. AFP
About 23 million Afghans do not have enough to eat, with many also lacking proper housing and money to heat their homes at night. AFP
Boys play in a park during snowfall in Kabul. AFP
Boys play in a park during snowfall in Kabul. AFP
Women make their way along a snow-covered street in Kabul. AFP
Women make their way along a snow-covered street in Kabul. AFP

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Starring: Amir El-Masry, Pierce Brosnan

Director: Athale

Rating: 4/5

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Dust and sand storms compared

Sand storm

  • Particle size: Larger, heavier sand grains
  • Visibility: Often dramatic with thick "walls" of sand
  • Duration: Short-lived, typically localised
  • Travel distance: Limited 
  • Source: Open desert areas with strong winds

Dust storm

  • Particle size: Much finer, lightweight particles
  • Visibility: Hazy skies but less intense
  • Duration: Can linger for days
  • Travel distance: Long-range, up to thousands of kilometres
  • Source: Can be carried from distant regions
Temple numbers

Expected completion: 2022

Height: 24 meters

Ground floor banquet hall: 370 square metres to accommodate about 750 people

Ground floor multipurpose hall: 92 square metres for up to 200 people

First floor main Prayer Hall: 465 square metres to hold 1,500 people at a time

First floor terrace areas: 2,30 square metres  

Temple will be spread over 6,900 square metres

Structure includes two basements, ground and first floor 

Game Changer

Director: Shankar 

Stars: Ram Charan, Kiara Advani, Anjali, S J Suryah, Jayaram

Rating: 2/5

Key developments

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Updated: December 30, 2022, 9:19 AM
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