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Batting talisman Virat Kohli on Friday became the first Indian to score 12,000 T20 runs. Kohli achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 opening clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. With this achievement, Kohli also became the sixth player after T20 stalwarts Chris Gayle, Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard, Alex Hales, and David Warner to reach the milestone. Kohli reached to the milestone in the seventh over of the game, swiping a full ball from Ravindra Jadeja behind square on the leg side for a single. The…
Open-world RPGs can be anywhere from around a dozen hours long to well over 100. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is very unique, even among others in the genre, for not adhering to a lot of traditional design philosophies, such as how it handles fast travel. If anything, that will only add to your total playtime, plus there are all the optional quests to do, Vocations to try out and level up, and more if you’re a completionist. If you’re wondering if you have the time to fit Dragon’s Dogma 2 into your schedule among all the other games releasing, here’s how…
Following Kate Middleton’s video message disclosing her cancer diagnosis, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex Harry and Meghan wished the Princess of Wales ‘health and healing’. A statement released by them jointly stated that, “We wish health and healing for Kate and the family, and hope they are able to do so privately and in peace.” The Duke and Duchess’ statement comes after Kate Middleton announced that she had been undergoing chemotherapy to treat cancer, putting an end to wild speculations about her disappearance. The heartbreaking video also had a reassuring message for those suffering from cancer. “At this time,…
Imagine what it would be like to be in Kate Middleton’s shoes prior to March 22! Imagine what it would have been like to hear your doctor say you have cancer! Imagine processing that diagnosis and breaking it down to your three young children who may, or may not, know what cancer is. Imagine the world outside speculating the reasons for your disappearance from public life, reasons that range from being dead to being cheated upon to separating from a spouse who is, quite possibly, trying to come to terms with the diagnosis himself! Imagine living with the fear of…
The 21st edition of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship which was created by the late Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, former Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance got off to a poignant start on Friday. The competition is regarded as one of the world’s most prestigious horse competitions, making it a must-attend event for the biggest and most well-respected owners of Arabian horses and elite stables, with a total prize purse of $4 million in 2024 across 14 categories to qualify for the final round for six championships. A total of 102 horse studs are participating…
Everything feels like it’s getting more expensive, so if you’re sick of shelling out every month for streaming services, it’s time to look into the best free movies on YouTube. Perhaps surprisingly, YouTube has far more than short-form content. It offers an extensive library of ad-supported free movies and TV shows to all users, so you can have movie night without spending a dime. Unfortunately, like anything free, it isn’t exactly loaded with good movies, and the collection goes through a complete overhaul every month. But that’s why we do this update. Each month, we peruse the library to showcase the…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Friday that Israel is prepared to continue its war against Hamas alone, amid tense relations between the two allies over the six-month-old Gaza conflict. Blinken met one-on-one with Netanyahu in talks aimed at ensuring more food flows into Gaza, the top US diplomat’s sixth diplomatic swing through the Middle East since the war began on October 7. Netanyahu said he told Blinken he appreciated US support in its fight against Hamas and that Israel recognises it needs to protect civilians. However, he reiterated plans to push into Rafah,…
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman returned figures of 4-29 to set up a six-wicket win for defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. Hosts Chennai kept Bengaluru down to 173-6, a total their batsmen overhauled in 18.4 overs at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Shivam Dube, who hit 34, and fellow left-hander Ravindra Jadeja, who made 25, put on an unbeaten stand of 66 to steer the team home. Super Kings extended their home-ground dominance over Royal Challengers Bangalore having not lost a game since 2009. Chasing a record sixth IPL title, and a first,…
Attempting to evoke the magic of Taylor Coppenrath and T.J. Sorrentine from 19 years ago, No. 13 seed Vermont seeks its second trip to the Round of 32 in school history when it takes on blueblood Duke today. The game is about to start, at 7:10 p.m. ET, and it will be televised on CBS. If you don’t have cable, there are a several different ways you can watch March Madness streaming live online for free. Is There a Free Duke vs Vermont Live Stream? There are actually five different ways you can watch Duke vs Vermont at no cost:…
The cultural community in Abu Dhabi mourns the loss of Sheikha Mohamed Al Mehairi, a known figure in the city’s cultural landscape, who passed away on Wednesday evening. She was laid to rest on Thursday after the Dhuhr prayer. Al Mehairi served as the Director of the Library Management Department at the Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi for several years. Her tenure was marked by strong commitment to promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading in the community, noted DCT. Aside from her role in library management, Al Mehairi was also a founding member and ambassador…