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Gujarat Titans on Sunday retained premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya as their captain for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season, ending speculations that he could join Mumbai Indians ahead of the December 19 auction. Pandya had joined Gujarat Titans as their captain in 2022 and led them to title in the maiden season itself, besides guiding them to the IPL 2023 final, where they lost to the Chennai Super Kings. Speculations were rife that Pandya could rejoin Mumbai Indians, ending his two-year association with the Titans ahead of the IPL 2024. It was expected to be an all-cash trade with…
Thanksgiving and Black Friday are over, but there are still a few more opportunities to save money during the biggest shopping week of the year. Cyber Monday deals are live right now, and there are some awesome tablet deals available today. We’ve pulled out the best of the best from brands like Apple, Amazon Fire and Samsung. Best Cyber Monday iPad deals If you’ve always wanted an iPad but the famous Apple price tag has just been too expensive, Cyber Monday iPad deals are your chance. Apple has a few older iPads that are fairly cheap, and Cyber Monday is…
Hamas said on Sunday it had handed over 13 Israeli hostages, three Thai nationals and a person with Russian citizenship who had been held in the Gaza Strip to the Red Cross on the third day of a truce between Israel and the militant group. The release of some of the hostages captured is expected to be mirrored by the Israelis freeing another group of 39 Palestinian prisoners as on previous days in the truce. The four-day truce is the first halt in fighting in the seven weeks since Hamas killed 1,200 people and took about 240 hostages back into…
Chennai Super Kings have retained the iconic MS Dhoni for the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). As teams disclosed their lists of retained and released players in anticipation of the upcoming mini-auction, defending champions CSK unveiled their roster. Dhoni was included in the ‘retained’ section of CSK’s list. “2024 – A Gift from Thala! Start the whistles!” CSK tweeted on Sunday, confirming Dhoni’s participation in next year’s IPL. The 42-year-old Dhoni’s future was in doubt as he played the last season with an injured knee. He also successfully underwent a knee surgery immediately after the season,. Meanwhile,…
TVs are some of the most popular purchases during Cyber Monday deals. There are a ton of options with major discounts. If you’re been considering upgrading your standard LED TV into a QLED, or you’ve been comparing QLED vs. OLED and decided on QLED, this is the list for you. If you have no idea what all these anagrams mean, check out our quantum dot explainer (QLED = quantum light emitting diode). Be sure to compare these prices with OLED Cyber Monday deals too. The best QLED TV Cyber Monday deal TCL 55-inch 6-Series QLED 4K Google TV — $400,…
The announcement of the Dubai Metro Blue Line on Friday, November 24, has become the talk of the town, and for good reason — the 30km extension is poised not only to significantly reduce travel time but also to serve as a crucial lifeline for residents, connecting them seamlessly to key areas. Residents, workers, professionals, traders, and students in the nine key areas earmarked for the recently-announced Dubai Metro extension project have welcomed the extension and are eagerly awaiting the forthcoming construction. The extension will elevate their mobility and accessibility to all major urban centres and other developmental zones in…
The Delhi High Court Friday upheld the extradition of a man from Uttar Pradesh to Oman to face criminal trial on charges of murder there. On July 31, 2019, an Omani national as well as his wife and three minor children were found dead at his home where the petitioner was engaged for whitewashing. The petitioner, who was working as a labourer in Bidiyah in Oman, is accused of committing “premeditated murder felony” which is punishable under Article 302-A of the Penal Code of Oman. Justice Amit Bansal dismissed the petition by Majibullah M Haneef challenging the decision of the…
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, has achieved significant growth in memberships during 2023. A total of 48,616 new member companies registered between January and September this year, representing an impressive year-over-year (YoY) increase of 42.9 per cent compared to the 34,029 that joined during the corresponding period in 2022. The strong growth underlines Dubai’s attractiveness among both companies and investors, as well as the emirate’s growing reputation as a leading global business destination. This was also reflected in the total value of exports and re-exports of member companies, which…
Max Verstappen’s outstanding season ended with a comfortable victory at the Abu Dhabi on Sunday, earning the Formula One champion a record-extending 19th victory of the campaign and 54th overall to move into third on the all-time list. Verstappen finished ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Mercedes driver George Russell, and also collected a bonus point for the fastest lap. His 54th career win moved him one ahead of former Red Bull great Sebastian Vettel, with only Michael Schumacher (91) and Lewis Hamilton (103) left ahead of him. “What an incredible year,” Verstappen said after crossing the line. Red Bull…
The holiday weekend is far from over, but time is running out if you want to see some great movies on Max before they take off for other streamers at the end of the month. Many of these films have left Max before, only to come back a few months later. Although it’s no longer unusual for older films to simply disappear from the streaming lineups altogether. We may not be able to stop that from happening, but we can help you make informed choices about what to watch. Our monthly round-up of what’s new on Max always includes a…