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[ad_1] Representational image of women's league exhibition matches. — PCB The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed details of the three Women’s League exhibition matches — which are scheduled to take place on March 8, 10 and 11 — at the Pindi Cricket Stadium in Rawalpindi. The two teams set to play in the exhibition matches are ‘Amazons’ and ‘Super Women.’ The matches will be held in the lead-up to the men’s fixtures in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 8 matches. Peshawar Zalmi will take on Quetta Gladiators and Multan Sultans on March 8 and 10, respectively, while, Quetta Gladiators will meet Multan Sultans on March 11. As such, the tickets for three men’s PSL matches will be valid for the women’s fixture with the stands on these match days to open three hours before the first ball is bowled. Furthermore, the PCB said, in a press release, that it will use the T20 match on Wednesday (March 8) to celebrate Women’s Day as “part of its social corporate responsibility”...

[ad_1] Her absence from the coronation ceremony was a topic of interest for many Meghan Markle was spotted going on a hike near her luxury home in Montecito without her husband, Harry. This is her first appearance since she missed King Charles’ coronation for her son Archie’s birthday. However, the Duchess was not completely alone, as she was accompanied by her friends Markus Anderson and Heather Dorak. On the occasion of Archie’s birthday, it was revealed that the King raised his glass to wish his grandson well for his 4th birthday. The moment took place after the King was officially crowned at Westminster Abbey as he made an appearance on the balcony with Queen Camilla during a private gathering. Harry was reportedly invited to attend the gathering as well, however, he was on his way back to America a few hours after the crowning to celebrate his son’s birthday. Meghan was dressed in an understated getup with black athletic wear paired with a khaki jacket that was tied a...

[ad_1] John Terry makes interesting comment on UEFA’s social media post featuring Messi’s remarkable header against Manchester United Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo (left) and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi. — Reuters/File  Despite Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi brushing off animosity rumours while acknowledging mutual respect for one another, it seems that fans, critics, and ex-footballers are not ready to let go of the greatest of all time (GOAT) debate wherein the two superstars are pitted against each other. Former Chelsea star John Terry. — AFP/File Regardless of the difference in their style of play, Ronaldo and Messi — courtesy of their staunch supporters and larger-than-life impact on the sports — are often compared with regard to their on and off-the-pitch achievements. However, fans are not the only ones who seemingly can’t resist the Ronaldo-Messi debate, as former Chelsea icon John Terry has also jumped on the bandwagon choosing between the Portuguese an...

[ad_1] This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). A former Snapchat employee says "sextortion" schemes, which are becoming increasingly common on social media platforms, can have a "severe" impact on minors using those apps. The FBI defines sextortion as a "serious crime" in which perpetrators threaten to expose a victim's sensitive or private information — including nude photos — in exchange for money or more sexually explicit material. "The potential harm, especially as it relates to minors, is severe," the former employee, who spoke on the condition on anonymity to protect his career, said. " … We've seen thousands of reports this year. But … the ratio of reported to not reported is pretty high. Probably less than 5% of this is actually reported." The issue began popping up more frequently on S...

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Triple Commonwealth Games gold medallist Vinesh Phogat, one of India's most decorated women wrestlers, has accused her federation chief and several coaches of sexually harassing multiple athletes. Phogat made the allegations at a public protest in New Delhi on Wednesday, backed by several other top wrestlers, male and female. Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, president of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) -- who is also an MP for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party -- and trainers were culpable, she told reporters. "Women wrestlers have been sexually harassed at national camps by coaches and also the WFI president," she said. "I know at least 10-20 girls in the national camp who have come and told me their stories," she told reporters. The allegations come months after the coach of the country's national cycling team was sacked following sexual harassment charges. India is a deeply hierarchical society and Phogat said many wrestl...

[ad_1] The picture shows Amazon logo on a building. — AFP/File Amazon Prime Day for year 2023 is just around the corner, bringing great deals and discounts on many items that are sold by the online retailer. Starting from July 11 (Tuesday) to July 12 (Wednesday), Prime Day will bring amazing deals on everything — from beauty products to headphones.  But there are some mistakes buyers usually make that you should avoid before hitting “add to cart", as per CNBC . Not considering Prime Visa credit card If you are shopping on Amazon then do it by using a Prime Visa credit card as it has a strong cashback potential at Amazon, Whole Foods, and doesn't charge an annual fee. Moreover, it also earns 6% cash back on Prime Day purchases and an unlimited 5% cash back on all purchases on Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods and through Chase Travel, 2% cash back at gas stations, restaurants and drugstores, and 1% on other purchases. Paying annual Prime fee without considering...

[ad_1] Singer Jesse Malin revealed that he is paralyzed from the waist down after suffering a spinal cord stroke at a restaurant in New York City last month.  The 56-year-old punk rocker told Rolling Stone that he is currently wheelchair-bound and undergoing physical therapy at a New York City rehab center.  Spinal cord strokes occur when the blood flow to the spine is blocked, which can happen because of a blood clot, plaque buildup in the arteries or bleeding in the spinal cord. The lack of blood deprives the spinal cord of oxygen and nutrients, "damaging or even killing the cells in the spinal cord," according to  Northwestern Medicine .  Some of the symptoms of spinal cord strokes include aching or weakness in the legs, sharp back pain, or burning back pain, according to the  National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke .  Spinal cord strokes are incredibly rare, accounting for just 0.3-1% of all strokes, but ...

[ad_1] 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S EV Jeep NEW YORK – The first all-electric Jeep SUV for the U.S. will be the 2024 Wagoneer S, starting at about $72,000 when it's scheduled to go on sale this fall. The Stellantis -owned brand revealed the vehicle and pricing Thursday, portraying it as a "new chapter" for the quintessential American SUV brand that has struggled with domestic sales in recent years. "This represents a lot. It is the first global [all-electric vehicle] built in North America, designed in the U.S. ... for the world," Jeep CEO Antonio Filosa told CNBC during an interview after revealing the vehicle. "It is a milestone in our history." Filosa, who started leading Jeep in December, said the brand is in "fantastic shape" but it's in the midst of a "transition like all the automotive brands nowadays" involving electrification. Despite a slower than expected adoption of EVs in the U.S., Filosa said the brand is not worried ...

[ad_1] Published By : Mohammad Haris Last Updated: February 11, 2024, 16:54 IST The government is examining foreign direct investment from China in Paytm Payments Services Ltd (PPSL), the payment aggregator subsidiary of One97 Communications Ltd, sources said. In November 2020, PPSL had applied for licence with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to operate as a payment aggregator under the guidelines on Regulation of Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways. However, in November 2022, RBI rejected PPSL’s application and asked the company to resubmit it, so as to comply with Press Note 3 under FDI rules. One97 Communications Ltd (OCL) has investment from Chinese firm Ant Group Co. Subsequently, the company filed the required application on December 14, 2022 with Government of India for past downward investment from OCL into the company in order to comply with Press Note 3 prescribed under FDI guidelines. An inter-ministerial committee is examining investments from China in PPSL and d...

[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Republicans are divided between die-hard loyalists of their former leader — a polarizing ex-president, accused of abusing his power — and those who want to leave him in the past. The current president, a Democrat, struggles in the polls, his approval rating sinking as fuel prices rise. Veterans complain of illness after returning from a protracted and ultimately failed war abroad, suspecting toxic chemical exposure. A sizable swath of the public clamors for the government to approve a controversial medical treatment that’s either a cheap miracle drug or pure snake oil. This is 1977 — or at least, as Jake Tapper presents it in his new novel, “ All the Demons Are Here .” The first two thrillers by CNN’s lead Washington anchor, “ The Hellfire Club ” and “ The Devil May Dance ,” followed a young politician, Charlie Marder, and his zoologist wife, Margaret, through the 1950s and ’60s, their paths crossing wi...

[ad_1] Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter John Stamos has revealed that self-proclaimed “ Disney adult” Ryan Gosling helped him overcome his slightly embarrassing love for the Disney theme parks. The Full House alum, 59, recently appeared on Keke Palmer’s podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer , where he shared how an alleged dinner interaction with The Notebook star, 42, made him feel less awkward about loving all things Disney. “Six or seven years ago, I was like, man, I gotta shed this Disney thing, because who’s gonna take me seriously with the Mickey Mouse stuff? I’ve gotta distance myself from it,” Stamos said. However, Stamos explained how a dinner with Ryan Gosling changed his mind. “He’s like, ‘You’re a Disney fan, aren’t you?’” the actor recalled. “I say yeah. He goes, ‘I’m obsessed. I’m a Disney adult. I go there by myself...

[ad_1] Comment on this story Comment Catherine Lacey’s brilliant, astonishing new novel, “ Biography of X ,” is presented to the reader as a book by a fictional character, a journalist named C. M. Lucca. More than a year after the death of her wife, a renowned and notorious artist who called herself X, Lucca embarks on a mission to uncover the most basic facts of her spouse’s life: her real name, the date and place of her birth. It’s 1997, and Theodore Smith’s unauthorized biography of X, “A Woman Without a History,” has just been published to fantastic acclaim. Like all biographies, Smith’s is false. How can the infinite contours of any one life be contained in a book? As Lacey-as-Lucca observes: “People are, it seems, too complicated to sit still inside a narrative”; or, as X herself remarks in an interview Lacey imagines with the real-life critic and curator Robert Storr, people “don’t stay the same unless they’re dead.” “The trouble with knowing people,” Lucca writes, “is how ...