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Pakistan’s former cricket captain, Shoaib Malik, and his wife, former Indian tennis player Sania Mirza, came together to mark their son Izhaan Mirza Malik’s fifth birthday. In the pictures shared by Malik on X (formerly Twitter), the cricketer can be seen posing with the birthday boy. The two are standing at a table with a customised cake. We also get a glimpse of Sania holding her niece Dua. “Happy birthday, beta. Baba loves you,” Shoaib wrote along with a heart emoji. The cricketer, who is part of the World Cup expert panel in Pakistan Sports Channel A Sports, took a…
Procrastination, the act of delaying tasks unnecessarily, is a common hurdle we all face at some point in our lives. Whether it’s the looming deadline at work or a personal goal, procrastination can be a stubborn roadblock to productivity. Here are some tips to overcome procrastination. 1. Set clear goals: Define your goals, break them down into smaller, manageable tasks. Having a clear sense of purpose can boost motivation. 2. Break tasks into chunks: Divide large tasks into smaller sub-tasks. Each completed sub-task provides a sense of progress. 3. Start small: If a task feels overwhelming, start with a small,…
Australia will be eyeing for their sixth ICC Cricket World Cup title win when they lock horns with India in the final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. Aussies, who won their first-ever World Cup title in 1987, cemented themselves as the most dominant force in cricket history with a hat-trick of World Cup title wins in 1999, 2003 and 2007, all away from home. Though the team’s form dropped off in the next decade of the 2010s, the Aussies peaked at a perfect time to win the 2015 title, their first-ever at home. Australia’s victory in the 1987…
Mariah Carey may be almost all the way defrosted, but the best new movies to stream on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max (HBO), and other services haven’t taken the plunge into Christmas just yet. It is a great time of year for movies, however, as Oscar season is fast approaching and streamers are all vying for eyes. We’re keeping track of all the new additions in this weekly roundup. This week, the highlights include an Oscar contender on Netflix and a ridiculous comedy on Peacock. We also have guides to the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu,…
Many schools in Dubai went online on Friday as heavy rains and thunderstorms hit all seven Emirates. Lightning streaked across the dawn sky and thunder boomed as high-speed winds brought showers over several areas. School heads sent out emails to parents early on the day, informing them about the switch to distance learning. “Due to inclement weather conditions, all lessons will be conducted via Zoom for today,” one school said in an email to parents. “Students who have already boarded the bus will be dropped back home.” In an email to parents, the principal of another Dubai-based school apologised to…
The United States does not want to see firefights in hospitals in the Gaza Strip where civilians get caught in the crossfire, White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told CBS News in an interview on Sunday. “The United States does not want to see firefights in hospitals where innocent people, patients receiving medical care, are caught in the crossfire and we’ve had active consultations with the Israeli Defence Forces on this,” Sullivan told CBS News’ “Face the Nation” programme.
Pakistani start-up Zyp Technologies will launch electric bikes very soon after successfully raising $1.2 million in seed capital investment led by Indus Valley Capital. Hassan Khan, co-founder and chief executive of Zyp Technologies, said the company’s Zum 2000 model is expected to be launched either this month or the next. Zum 2000, a utility motorcycle, has been engineered to be gender-neutral and focused on delivery riders, enabling day-long deliveries at a significantly reduced cost compared to other options. There had been a delay in the launch due to paperwork on the bike’s licence plate. The company has also established an…
Panic attacks comes like sudden episodes of fear and anxiety that can last for several minutes. They often occur without warning and can be accompanied by a range of physical symptoms, including a rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness, trembling, and a feeling of impending doom. While panic attacks are distressing, they are not life-threatening, and they can be managed. Here are some tips to help you overcome panic attacks. 1. Practice deep breathing Deep, slow breathing is a powerful tool to calm the nervous system. Try the 4-7-8 technique: Inhale for a count of four, hold…
When Matt Wallace launched his assault on the back nine at Jumeirah Golf Estates little did he know that DP World Tour Championship history was there for the taking. The Englishman, who only just qualified for the season-ending event in Dubai, wielded a scorching putter that he used to drill in one birdie after another. When he arrived at the 18th tee, after reeling in eight consecutive birdies, Wallace needed an eagle to become only the second man in the history of the DP World Tour Championship to break the 60 barrier for one round. But he did not know…
For a relatively cheap but dependable MacBook, you may want to take advantage of Best Buy’s offer for the Apple MacBook Air M1 that’s part of its Black Friday deals. From $1,000, the version of the laptop with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD is currently available for $750 following a $250 discount. You shouldn’t wait until the last minute of the shopping holiday before making your purchase though, as stocks may be long gone by then. To make sure that you don’t miss this bargain, you have to buy the MacBook right now. Why you should buy the…