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The Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) theatrics did not pay off as Andy Pycroft was not removed as the match referee for the Asia Cup 2025 Group A match between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The senior Zimbabwe official, who has been at the centre of controversy after the no-handshake saga in the India versus Pakistan clash, was mentioned on the roster for the proceedings on Wednesday at the Dubai International Stadium. The PCB tried their best, even ensuring the match got delayed by one hour, but it was all to no avail. Pakistan will take on the UAE…

In today’s fast-paced lifestyle, pulling an all-nighter is no surprise. Whether it’s cramming for a college assignment or racing to meet a work deadline, the pattern is everywhere. What follows is a groggy day where your body feels drained, your mind can’t focus, everything becomes a trigger, and time seems to go on for eternity. Desperate to snap out of this state, many reach for a cigarette. And no lies there: it momentarily brings relief, loosens the nerves, jolts the mind awake, and makes the day feel a tad more tolerable. But why? “Nicotine releases dopamine, the happy hormone, which…

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, who met Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah in New Delhi late Tuesday evening, has refused to give in to pressure to take back rebel leaders O Panneerselvam and T T V Dhinakaran into the party ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.According to multiple sources, Shah urged “unity”, arguing that the AIADMK-BJP alliance lost at least 23 seats in 2021 because Dhinakaran fought separately. However, Palaniswami or EPS held firm, suggesting that any such move would destabilise the AIADMK organisation, while telling the BJP that it would not object to the…

Irish Coffee and Sekhmet may fight out the finish of the B.A.Nanaiah Memorial Trophy (1,400m), the main event of the races to be held here on Thursday (Sept 18).False rails (width about 7m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position. 1. FLEET INDIAN PLATE (1,200m), maiden 3-y-o only, (Terms), 2.00 p.m.: 1. Always For You (3) Hindu S 56, 2. Flash Back (1) S. Imran 56, 3. Adena (4) C. Umesh 54.5, 4. Miss Sultana (-) (-) 54.5, 5. Natural Look (5) Ankit Pal 54.5 and 6. Theia (2) A. Baandal 54.5.1. NATURAL LOOK, 2. THEIA2. ECLIPSE PLATE…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday issued a six-point rebuttal, where the governing body maintained that the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) allegations against match referee Andy Pycroft were baseless. The PCB had blamed Pycroft for the handshake fiasco during the India-Pakistan face-off at the Dubai International Stadium last Sunday. ICC dumped PCB’s protest on own boss, Mohsin Naqvi ICC’s response came after PCB wrote twice to the apex body demanding Pycroft’s removal from the match referee panel at the ongoing Asia Cup. They said that Pycroft had told Pakistan captain Salman Agha to avoid a handshake with India captain…

There’s a reason why Banff, the first national park to be established in Canada, is visited by more than four million people every year. Spanning 2,564 square miles, this UNESCO World Heritage Site and alpine wonderland is home to treasures like aqua-blue glacial lakes and snow-covered peaks punctuated by teahouses. Banff is brimming with natural beauty, from the geological drama of its landscapes to the spectacular species that have long called the national park home. And with skiing and snowshoeing in winter, hiking and biking in spring and fall, and canoeing and camping in summer, there’s no bad season to…

More than a week after Israel carried out an airstrike in the Qatari capital Doha, targeting high-ranking members of the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, one of its leaders has appeared in public for the first time.Ghazi Hamad, a member of the Hamas political bureau, was seen publicly for the first time on Wednesday, speaking to Al Jazeera in an interview. ‘Realised it was an Israeli attack’ Hamad confirmed that he was at the site when the Israeli airstrike happened. Story continues below this ad “We were discussing a ceasefire proposal, less than an hour after the meeting began, we heard…

Chandigarh: When Smriti Mandhana scores big, the Indian women’s cricket team seldom finishes on the losing side – 10 of her 12 ODI hundreds have now come in wins and that speaks volumes about her impact on the game. India’s Smriti Mandhana celebrates her century during the second ODI against Australia in New Chandigarh, Wednesday. (PTI) On Wednesday, riding high on the left-handed opener’s dazzling 91-ball 117, the Indian women’s team logged an impressive 102-run win over Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series in New Chandigarh, leveling the series 1-1. Australia chased down 282 to win the…

While Bollywood is yet to break free from the curse of back-to-back box office failures, with blockbusters like Chhaava and Saiyaara being far and few between, the issue of skyrocketing entourage costs that are breaking producers’ backs remains unresolved. Although many have, over time, voiced their opposition to the practice of stars bringing along massive entourages to sets and burdening production companies with their expenses, a conclusive settlement on the matter is still elusive. Even legendary actor Sharmila Tagore, despite the practice being almost non-existent during her era as a leading star, is aware of it, simply because her family…

Harmeet Dhillon, head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, speaks during a news conference on Aug. 7. Jose Luis Magana/AP hide caption toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP The Department of Justice is escalating its demands for sensitive elections data from voting officials, announcing lawsuits against two Democratic-controlled states who have thus far rebuffed the department’s requests. The DOJ is suing Oregon and Maine and those states’ secretaries of state in an effort to gain access to each state’s voter registration list, including personal information such as partial Social Security numbers. The department has asked for sensitive voting data from…