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When you think of Orlando, visions of Disney World, Universal Studios, sunshine, and palm trees will likely pop into your head. And while Orlando is home to some of the best and newest theme parks in the world, it also plays host to some incredible Airbnbs with enough rooms to house an entire cast of characters—or your extended family.Whether you’re looking for a top-rated Airbnb in Orlando that’s a little more subdued, where relaxation and winter sun are top of mind, or an all-out themed house where every room is dedicated to characters you’ll meet at the nearby parks, there’s…

Saim Ayub is considered by many to be the future of Pakistan cricket. Recently, top-order batter Fakhar Zaman called him an updated version of Babar Azam and praised his batting skills. A Pakistan player has been compared to Babar Azam and Mike Hesson also praised him. Ayub has played for Pakistan in eight Tests, 12 ODIs and 41 T20Is, His best performance in ODIs came in 2024 against South Africa, where he smacked two tons in a 3-0 cleansweep. “Someone asked me in Lahore and I told him that he is Babar Azam’s updated version,” said Fakhar. “He is a…

Coal will remain vital, and through gasification it would provide environmentally responsible energy to the country, said Rupinder Brar, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Coal. She was addressing a Roadshow on Coal Gasification – Surface and Underground Technologies organised by the Ministry of Coal in partnership with FICCI in Mumbai on Friday.“The Ministry is committed to building a robust ecosystem through the government’s ₹8,500 crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme, investor-friendly policies, and streamlined clearances, emphasising the Ministry’s focus on building a robust ecosystem for sustainable mining and energy security,” she added. “India’s coal story is unprecedented; we crossed 1 billion tonnes of…

Gayathri Krishna, Managing Trustee of Bhoomija Trust, always wanted to name the trust’s signature music festival for children ‘Jackfruit’. She recalls broaching this to Jayanthi Kumaresh, one of the first directors of the festival, who loved the idea. “She said that it was a great name for the festival because we are talking about the pursuit of music here, which (like a jackfruit) is very thorny and unwieldy when you begin,” she says. If you decide to buy this thorny, unwieldy fruit, it is “sticky and you can’t do anything with it.” Persist long enough, however, and you get to…

We often equate fitness with a slim body. While it’s alright to have a vision of a fit body, demeaning one’s natural appearance is an act of bullying. That is precisely what happened to Anshula Kapoor in her childhood, about which she recently opened up. Anshula revealed how bullying made her conscious about her body and compelled her to resort to “emotional eating” during difficult times, especially after her parents had separated.“People think teasing others, saying ‘you’re so ugly, you’re so fat,’ will help them, but it doesn’t work like that. Constantly making someone feel like they don’t deserve to…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday is set to make his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence erupted in the state over two years ago. While his visit has been welcomed by the Meiteis and the Kuki-Zo, their statements have been framed in contrasting ways.While the Kuki-Zo have welcomed the revised Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with Kuki militant groups signed on September 4, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a Meitei civil society organisation, has condemned it. Kuki-Zo groups have also demanded that their areas be made a Union Territory, while COCOMI has demanded a National Register…

 Akram feels it is extremely tough to read Varun off the pitch. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Wasim Akram believes that India’s spinners could trouble the Pakistan middle-order when the two sides meet in the Asia Cup on Sunday.In the marquee clash, India is likely to deploy three spinners, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. The Pakistan middle-order, comprising the likes of Salman Agha, Hasan Nawaz and Mohammad Haris, could find the going tough, Akram believes. “India are the favourites,” Akram said in a media interaction organised by Sony Sports Network.“The problem I see for Pakistan is their middle-order batting…

FILE PHOTO: Microsoft Copilot has updated its Audio Expressions feature with a new scripted mode powered by their in-house AI models. | Photo Credit: Reuters Microsoft Copilot has updated its Audio Expressions feature with a new scripted mode powered by their in-house AI models. The feature is able to read out written text in a variety of styles in terms of emotions, personalities and style. Copilot Audio Expressions is under Copilot Labs and allows users to adjust it so the voice matches the prompt, “whether it calls for a gentle tone for a bedtime story, an upbeat message for a motivational…

Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh is set for a bigger role in cricket administration, with the Punjab Cricket Association nominating him as its representative for the upcoming BCCI AGM, which is scheduled to be held on September 28. At the upcoming meeting, the BCCI will elect five major office-bearers, with several prominent figures in attendance. Alongside Harbhajan, the Cricket Association of Bengal has put forward Sourav Ganguly as its representative. Notably, Ganguly has previously served as BCCI President. Veteran Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh will represent PCA at BCCI AGM.(AP) The key agendas for the AGM will be the election and appointment…

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, spoke for the first time on Friday since her husband was shot dead at Utah Valley University. Erika expressed her gratitude to law enforcement for arresting the suspect behind her husband’s killing. She said authorities “worked tirelessly to capture my husband’s assassin so that he can be brought to justice.” The 36-year-old thanked President Donald Trump and his family, saying, “My husband loved you,” and also thanked Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, for their support in bringing Charlie’s body home to Phoenix aboard Air Force Two. Erika extended…