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King Charles' family receives good news from a very close relative. It has been reported that the latest series of The Traitors US will feature a royal contestant for the first time, as Lord Ivar Mountbatten has officially been confirmed to join the star-studded lineup.The 61-year-old royal has numerous connections to the royal family, including King Charles, who is Ivar’s second cousin. However, Ivar's close connections extend beyond the monarch. He also shares a strong bond with Prince Edward and Duchess Sophie, both of whom are godparents to his daughters. In a similar reciprocal fashion, Ivar proudly serves as the godfather to their daughter, Lady Louise Windsor.Even more interestingly, Ivar also made history back in 2016 when he came out as gay, before going on to become the first member of the royal family to have a same-sex wedding to his now-husband James Coyle in 2018. Prior to revealing his sexuality, Ivar had been married for 17 years to wife Penelope Anne Vere Thompson, however the couple decided to divorce in 2011 but remained good friends - so much so, she even walked him down the aisle at his wedding to James! In addition to his strong family connections, following the death of his own father in April 1970, Ivar previously came to think of the late Prince Philip as a father figure and previously recounted how much the late Duke of Edinburgh had supported him following his father’s demise. Lord Ivar told The Telegraph “Prince Philip, then 49, and Uncle Dickie stepped up and supported my mother, who’d been left a widow aged just 31. She was hugely grateful to the Duke for keeping an eye on her and for being a sort of father figure to us, her two boys.” https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1197925-king-charles-family-receives-good-news-from-close-relative

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Artist: Ikka Singh Real Name: Ankit Singh Patial Birth Date /Place: May 27, 1986 Age: 35 Social status (Single / Married): Single Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Punjabi, Desi hip hop, Bollywood, Rap Music, Underground music Awards: Ankit Singh Patyal, better known by his stage names IKKA and Ikka Singh, is an Indian rapper and lyricist.[1] He debuted in Bollywood with the song "In Da Club" for the 2014 film Top 3 Songs (Names): Angaar (Official Video) - IKKA Ft. Raftaar | Sez On The Beat | Mass Appeal India | New song 2020-IKKA Ft. DIVINE & Kaater - Level Up (Official Video ) | Mass Appeal India | New Song 2020-SOOKHA - IKKA (OFFICIAL VIDEO) | Sukh-e | Aghor | Dr Zeus | Manish Shunty | Namrita Malla Other Information: Ankit Singh Patyal, better known by his stage names IKKA and Ikka Singh, is an Indian rapper and lyricist.

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Artist: Badshah Real Name: Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia Birth Date /Place: November 19, 1985 Age: 38 Social status (Single / Married): Married Artist Picture: Musical Genres: Pop Desi Hip Hop Bollywood Hip Hop Awards: Punjabi Music Best Music Director for a Single Award GIMA Award for Breakthrough Artiste of the Year Mirchi Music Awards for Pepsi Swag Star Top 3 Songs (Names): Badshah - Jugnu (Official Video) | Nikhita Gandhi | Akanksha Sharma-Badshah - Tabahi (Official Video) | Tamannaah | Retropanda (Part 1)-Mercy - Badshah Feat. Lauren Gottlieb | Official Music Video | Latest Hit Song 2017 Other Information: Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia, known by his stage name Badshah, is an Indian rapper, singer, film producer and businessman known for his Hindi, Haryanvi, and Punjabi songs.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 not only sparked international outrage. It also triggered a wave of sanctions designed to weaken the Kremlin’s ability to wage war against its neighbour. Russia’s assets abroad were frozen, its economy cut off from the global financial system, its energy exports targeted. I can remember Western officials and commentators describing the sanctions as “crippling”, “debilitating” and “unprecedented”. With adjectives like these filling the airwaves, the situation seemed clear. There was surely no way that Russia’s economy would withstand the pressures. Faced with the prospect of economic collapse, the Kremlin would be forced to back down and withdraw its troops. Wouldn’t it? Twenty-seven months on, the war rages on. Far from being crippled, Russia’s economy is growing. The International Monetary Fund predicts that Russia will record economic growth of 3.2% this year. Caveats aside, that’s still more than in any of the world’s advanced economies. Reporter Reads: Why is Russia's economy growing despite sanctions? “Debilitating” sanctions have not produced shortages in the shops. Russian supermarket shelves are full. True, rising prices are a problem. And not everything that used to be on sale still is - a string of Western companies exited the Russian market in protest at the invasion of Ukraine. But many of their products still find their way into Russia through a variety of routes. If you look hard enough, you can still find American cola in Russian stores. CEOs from Europe and America may no longer be flocking to Russia’s annual showcase economic event - but the organisers of this year’s St Petersburg International Economic Forum (once referred to as Russia’s Davos) claim that delegates from more than 130 countries and territories are taking part. Instead of folding under the weight of Western sanctions, the Russian economy has been developing new markets in the East and the Global South. All of which allows Russian officials to boast that attempts to isolate Russia, politically and economically, have not succeeded. “It looks like the Russian economy managed to adjust to very unfavourable external conditions,” says Yevgeny Nadorshin, senior economist at PF Capital. ”Without any doubt sanctions broke a lot in the mechanism of operation inside the economy. But a lot has been restored. Adaptation is happening.” Workaround Does this mean that sanctions have failed? “The big issue was our understanding of what sanctions can and cannot do,” says Elina Ribakova, senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. “It’s not like flipping a switch and Russia disappears. What sanctions can do is to throw a country off balance temporarily until it finds the way to work around the sanctions, until it finds alternative ways to get shipments, or sell its oil. We’re exactly in that space where Russia has found a workaround.” Moscow has redirected its oil exports from Europe to China and India. In December 2022, G7 and EU leaders introduced a price cap plan aimed at limiting the revenue Russia earns from its oil exports, by trying to keep it below $60 a barrel. But Western experts concede that Russia has been able to circumvent this quite easily.The story of the price cap highlights a dilemma for the US and its partners. Recognising that Russia is one of the largest players on the global energy market, they have tried to keep Russian oil flowing to avoid hiking energy prices. The result of that is that Moscow is still making money. “In a way, we refused to properly sanction Russian oil,” Elina Ribakova concludes. “This price cap is an attempt to have our cake and eat it. The priorities are to allow Russian oil on to the market and to reduce Russia’s revenue. And when these two priorities conflict, unfortunately the first one wins. That allows Russia to raise a lot of revenues and continue with the war.” Russia has become China’s biggest supplier of oil. But Beijing’s importance for Moscow extends far beyond energy exports. China has become a lifeline for the Russian economy. Trade between the two countries hit a record $240bn (£188bn) last year. Walk around St Petersburg or Moscow and you don’t need to be an expert in economics to understand how important China has become to a sanctions-hit Russia. Electronics shops here are full of Chinese tablets, gadgets and mobile phones. Chinese car dealers now dominate the local car market. Not that the Russian automobile industry is sitting twiddling its thumbs. At a business expo recently in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin was shown the brand new version of a classic Russian brand, the Volga. There was just one thing - the new Volga is based on a Chinese car, the Changan. “Where was this steering wheel made? Is it Chinese?” enquired the prime minister, apparently irritated by the lack of Russian components. “We want [the wheel] to be Russian,” he said. Ultimately, however, it is not the automobile industry that is driving Russia’s economic growth. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nn7pej9jyo

From animal lovers to laboratory technicians, no-one enjoys subjecting animals to scientific testing. It is instead done to help ensure that drugs and other substances are safe for eventual human use. Researchers have long sought non-animal alternatives. Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are now accelerating this work. One application of AI in this field is simple but said to be proving effective – using it to trawl through all the existing and available global animal testing results to prevent the need for unnecessary new tests. This is useful because it can be difficult for scientists to sift through decades of data to find and analyse exactly what they are after, says Joseph Manuppello, a senior research analyst at the Physicians Committee of Responsible Medicine, a US non-profit. “I’m very excited about the application of AI models like ChatGPT to extract and synthesise all of this available data, and getting the most out of it,” he says. Thomas Hartung is a toxicology professor at Johns Hopkins University in the US, and also the director of the Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing. He says: “AI is as good as a human, or better, at extracting information from scientific papers.” When it comes to current animal testing, Prof Hartung says that the need to check new chemicals is one of the primary reasons. And with more than 1,000 such new compounds entering the market every year there are a lot to be tested. Prof Hartung says trained AI systems are beginning to be able to determine a new chemical’s toxicity. “Having tools available where we can press a button, and we get a preliminary assessment, which is giving us some flags of ‘here’s a problem’… will be enormously helpful.” Prof Hartung adds that while software systems have long been used in toxicology, AI is providing an “enormous leap forward” in both power and accuracy. “This is suddenly creating opportunities that were not there before,” he says, adding that AI is now involved in every stage of toxicity testing. AI is even being used to create new drugs in the first place.AI systems aren’t perfect at determining chemical safety of course. One problem is the phenomenon known as data bias. One example of this is if an AI system and its algorithm have been trained using health data predominantly from one ethnic group. The risk is that its calculations or conclusions may not be entirely suitable for people from another ethnic background. But as Prof Hartung points out, testing human drugs on animals can sometimes be of little use. For example, arthritis medicine Vioxx passed the animal testing stage, only to then go on and ultimately be withdrawn from sale after studies showed that long-term usage by humans led to an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. On the other hand, some widely used medicines would have failed in animal tests, such as painkiller aspirin, which is toxic to rat embryos. Prof Hartung concludes that in a number of cases AI is already proving to be more accurate than animal testing. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd110l61r3go

BMW recently gave the M3 Touring a nip and tuck with sharper headlights and slightly more power. Plans are already in motion for a hardcore CS special edition scheduled for 2025 with lots of standard carbon fiber bits and another boost for the engine. Looking further ahead, rumor has it the M division is also cooking up a long-roof M3 without a combustion engine. A well-known BMW insider familiar with Munich's agenda who has a good track record of getting things right claims an electric M3 Touring is planned. Posting on the Bimmer Post forums, the source alleges a performance electric wagon from Bavaria has been approved for production. Rather than being based on the CLAR platform as the current super estate, it'll be underpinned by the Neue Klasse architecture developed specifically for EVs.It's not coming anytime soon, though. BMW has announced it will launch a Neue Klasse-based 3 Series in 2026, with the electric M3 expected in 2027. Logic tells us the wagon will come after the sedan, so it's unlikely to go on sale before 2028. The same insider mentions the sedan has also been given the green light, along with a next-gen M3 with gas power. Interestingly, there's no word about a like-for-like replacement for the current M3 Touring with a combustion engine.If you enjoy staying on top with BMW’s internal codenames, the gas M3 is supposedly called the "G84" while the electric model is "ZA0." The zero-emission M3 Touring is said to be known as the "ZA1." According to the same trusted source, the German luxury brand is also plotting fully electric M versions of the Neue Klasse-based X3 and X4. These are apparently referred to as the "ZA5" and "ZA7," respectively. As to what actual names these cars are going to have, BMW has already ruled out combining "i" with "M," so don't expect iM3 or something to that effect. Oddly enough, the two letters have already been put together for electric M Performance cars such as the i4 M50, i5 M60, and the i7 M70.BMW M boss Frank van Meel told Ars Technica a while back that the engineers are working on a dual-motor setup with rear-wheel-drive and a beefier quad-motor layout with all-wheel drive. The M3 models are reportedly getting the former setup, good for roughly 700 horsepower. It should be the same story with the M variants of the electric X3 and X4 since they’ll all be mechanically related. It's too early to know whether the electric M3 Touring will be sold in the United States where the current performance wagon remains a forbidden fruit. Seeing the glass half full, America is getting the bigger M5 Touring scheduled to debut before the end of this year. https://www.motor1.com/news/722319/bmw-electric-m3-wagon-report/

Sportswomen make fewer mistakes and have quicker reactions when they are on their period, a study suggests. Tests designed to mimic the mental processes involved in team sports assessed 241 women's reaction time, attention, accuracy, and spatial cognition - 14 days apart. They felt worse when menstruating and thought their performance would suffer - but on average, they were 12% faster at ball-moving tasks and 25% more likely to pass a test of their anticipation skills. It could explain why women playing contact sports appear injury prone in their luteal phase, between ovulation and menstruation, University College London researchers say. Lead author Dr Flamina Ronca said the study, conducted with the Institute of Sport, Exercise & Health and published in the journal Neuropsychologia, was "proof of principle" this was linked with fluctuating hormones during the menstrual cycle. "What we're seeing is that the the reaction times are a bit slower in the luteal phase and that fits with the fact that we're seeing a greater incidence of of injuries," she said. During the luteal phase, women experience: a drop in oestrogen, which stimulates parts of the brain. increased levels of progesterone, which inhibits cognitive function and can slow reaction times These changes begin to reverse during menstruation. "We wondered if injuries could be a result of a change in athletes’ timing of movements throughout the cycle," Dr Ronca told BBC News. And she hoped the study would mean women playing contact sports could adapt their game plan around their menstrual cycle."If I know I might be more likely to to make a mistake in timing and movement, I might not go for a tackle that day," Dr Ronca said. "I might adopt a different strategy in the game. "It's just changing the way we play and being aware." "Having this awareness and knowing what's happening with your body, it's actually quite comforting to athletes, because at least you have an explanation to why you might be making more mistakes or something might not be quite right. "And if you know what's happening, then you can be more more conscious of the decisions that you're making." https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl446z20mvjo

The harsh realities of workplace discrimination have once again come into the spotlight with a viral LinkedIn post from a woman who hails from Bihar. In a harrowing account, Hyderabad-based employee Nitika Kumari claims to have been subjected to “ethnic humiliation” by colleagues, with the shocking threat of being “slapped so hard” if she didn’t comply. She recalled, “There have been quite a few incidents that happened during the last one year which I neglected thinking ‘Isn’t this what corporate life feels like?’ I neglected everything to the point where it became unbearable for me and made me go through some serious mental health issues and panic attacks.”She added, “The most recent incident that I would like to share with you all is when I was ethnically humiliated by one of my colleagues. The incident happened on 22 April 2024 when I was subjected to ethnically insensitive remarks by my colleague. The exact words which were used by him are ‘EK CHAMAAT MAARENGE, BIHAR PAHUCH JAOGI’ which means — I will slap you so hard, you will go back to Bihar (sic).”Despite raising concerns with the HR department, her pleas for intervention allegedly fell on deaf ears. This disturbing incident underscores the profound mental and emotional toll that discrimination can have on employees, eroding their sense of safety, dignity, and overall well-being within the professional environment.Psychological effects experienced by individuals who face ethnic discrimination in the workplace Gurleen Baruah, organisational psychologist and executive coach at That Culture Thing, explains, “It’s important to understand the underlying reasons for ethnic discrimination. This often stems from an ‘us vs. them’ mentality, which creates divisions and tribalism, fuelled by insecurity and deep-seated biases. People on the receiving end of such discrimination bear the brunt of these attitudes.” How individuals react to ethnic discrimination varies based on their personality, genetic makeup, and general approach to stress and challenges, she says. “Comments and actions rooted in discrimination can severely damage a person’s self-esteem, causing them to feel unwarranted shame. This can intensify the ‘us vs. them’ mindset, making the affected individuals view others as adversaries and widening the social gap.” https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/workplace/hyderabad-employee-workplace-discrimination-bihar-india-humiliation-9375486/

HERE’S the good news: the contours of a reformist budget for Pakistan are clear to many of us. The better news is that we have penned down or spoken about it quite clearly on many occasions. Intrinsically, this makes reform-oriented budgeting a little easier for the authorities. Hopefully, they will use this opportunity and lay down before parliament a budget document demonstrating their intent to resolve the entrenched fault lines on the revenue and expenditure sides. Budget 2025 cannot be a run-of-the-mill document for so many reasons. First, it comes at the back of record fiscal deficits fuelling debt and inflation in Pakistan. Second, it will set the tone for the incumbent government’s expected economic management over the next few years. Third, it has to ensure the prerequisites for engagement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are fully in place. Fourth, it has to cement the nascent macro stability and set the stage for sustainable growth. Fifth, it has to affirm the implementation of the 18th Amendment by confining the federal government’s role. Sixth, it has to make expenditure reforms a reality, showing beyond a shadow of doubt that every paisa taken from the citizens in taxes is being utilized for productive use in the country. Seventh, the upcoming budget has to make a stride rather than take baby steps towards an efficient, and easy-to-work-with tax system. A truly reform-minded budget can give the 240 million Pakistanis a glimmer of hope. Our cardinal policy errors have left the country in a perennially low tax-to-GDP at 10 per cent. The tax collection of lower middle-income countries tends to be around 17 per cent of GDP -- the group in which Pakistan falls. There is no more time left for Pakistan to waste. The fundamental element of a well-articulated budget strategy is a tax-policy agreement with those holding power to reconfigure tax policy, based on a fair and equitable domestic revenue mobilization. This is a crucial task for the budget makers. They must convince the elite of the existing tax gaps and the need to create progressivity in the system. Authorities must not fear taking on vested interests if a reformist budget is jeopardized. This will give room to make headway on policy and compliance gaps in our tax structure. Local practitioners have highlighted weaknesses in the areas of compliance and enforcement which must be overcome. Our friends at the IMF follow an approach of well-researched agendas, discussed and formulated by several professionals. The IMF has conducted at least two tax assessments of Pakistan – one in September 2021 using the Tax Administration Diagnostic Assessment tool and another more recent evaluation in early 2024. Pakistan authorities are well aware of the results, including the shortcomings in tax equity and efficiency in administrative and policy areas. There is a certain discomfort in the country regarding proposals for raising the sales tax rate, additional taxes on salaried class, introduction of tax on pensions, increase in excise duty and more transactional taxes to push for a highly challenging tax target nearing Rs12.9 trillion. All largely based on results from IMF assessments. Tax expenditures form 24 per cent of tax collected and need to be rationalized. In this regard, as an example, eliminating zero-rating on everything except for exports makes sense. Keeping essentials including food, pharmaceuticals and social services exempted also makes sense. The rest of the exemptions should be studied and an agreement reached with the IMF on their elimination. How difficult is that? The need for a higher tax collection has made it crucial for the authorities to propose aggressive policy reforms. These must push direct taxation including inheritance tax, broadening of the base through retailers, provincial taxation including agriculture income tax, and a retention of some concessions based on serious economic benefits. All incomes are not taxed equally, with special treatments for different sectors. A proper capital gains tax on real estate irrespective of the holding period at 20 per cent and rental income to be merged with other incomes for tax purposes must form part of budget proposals. The authorities can publish a policy note highlighting avenues for additional revenues based on credible economic modelling and analysis, to convince the IMF. Tragically, the conversion of GST into a modern VAT has been pending for over a decade. The separation of responsibilities for the sales tax on services and goods, that are usually part of the same value chain, continues to cause confusion and distortions. One would like to see some direction on implementation of VAT and some reference to the way forward on the NFC Award. There is certainly much more room for reform on the expenditure side beyond the usual focus on estimated growth of current and development spending. The potential for savings of over one per cent of GDP through expenditure reforms has been highlighted by recent research. Unequivocal moves on targeting and removal of subsidies, devolution of current and development spending, pensions reforms, SOE reforms, functionality of a Treasury Single Account, and rethink of development spending based on return of investment are some reform-minded ideas that should hopefully show up in the budget document. Pakistan’s fiscal policies have, by commission or omission, shaped an inefficient economic structure. It is time to acknowledge how unreasonable rules of the game, wasteful public expenditures, unfair taxes, and explicit industrial benefits to the old-guard businesses have shaped perverse incentives. It is Pakistan’s time to reimagine the way we conduct budgetary planning. A reformist Budget 2025 would hope to create a delicate balance between fiscal prudence, policy reforms, adequate social protection, and sustainable growth while managing critical challenges in public finance management, and debt sustainability. https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1197396-looking-for-a-reformist-budget

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LAHORE: Two contrasting scenarios are emerging in the country; the economy is slowly improving while the political atmosphere is rapidly heating up. Normally in such cases, it is uncertainty that tends to destroy the economy. The turnaround in the economy was unexpected. But all indicators show that there is improvement all around. Inflation that devastated the household budgets for the last four years is on a sustained downward trend, declining to 10 per cent in May. Food prices have declined from their peak. Wheat is cheaper by 20 per cent, chicken meat rates are down by 27 per cent, and edible oil rates eased by around 20 per cent. The prices of perishable items like onions and tomatoes are also on the decline. Foreign exchange reserves are now in a semi comfort zone compared with precarious levels a year back. Exports increased to $2.79 billion in May, a 27 per cent increase as compared to $2.197 billion in May 2023. And this was the ninth consecutive month of an uptick in exports. This has nullified the oft repeated claims of certain sectors that high power and gas rates have eroded their competitiveness. The trade deficit is constantly declining because exports are constantly increasing at a higher pace. Still exports are much lower than imports. Remittances have nullified the trade deficit and put the current account deficit in the positive zone. Petroleum rates have gone down mainly because of a decline in global crude oil rates; this government deserves credit that it passed on the lower prices to end consumers although it was in dire need of revenues. These are economic facts that cannot be denied. Still the worries of ordinary people have not eased. Incomes in the last four years have not kept pace with high inflation during this period. Easing of inflation does not mean that prices generally have come down (except food items based on higher supplies). The prices are still rising, but at a low pace while incomes are still not rising. The central bank is unlikely to ease its policy rates in its June 10 meeting by more than 1.0 per cent.High interest rates are eating up most of the federal government revenues in debt servicing. However, one can say a sort of launching pad for economic revival has been laid. But would it be sustainable under current political polarization? Political temperatures must cool down and a policy of accommodation from both the ruling elite and the main opposition party is needed. We can improve our economy only through consensus among all political forces. A charter of economy is badly needed. The economy has to move up as we have to enrol more than 2.5 million children that are out of school. We have the largest stunted po[CENSORED]tion of children under five. Around 56 per cent of our women are anaemic, and the infant mortality rate in Pakistan is one of the highest in the world. We need to induct women in the economic stream, and, above all, think about the 4 million young people who enter the job market every year. Instead of creating new jobs we are cutting them down. All this could only be achieved through resources that would come with sustained economic growth. https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1196897-economy-or-ego-choose-your-battles-wisely

The animal kingdom is no stranger to drama, but few stories are as fraught with tension as the forbidden romances that unfold between endangered wild animals and their domestic cousins.It’s a tale as old as time: boy meets girl, sparks fly. However, in this case, the boy is a 2,000-pound wild yak and the girl is a docile cow. This is a serious issue with far-reaching consequences for both animals and humans. Love triangle with high stakes Picture this: you’re a pastoralist, tending to your livestock on a windswept plain. Suddenly, a massive, testosterone-fueled wild camel comes charging toward your herd, intent on wooing your domesticated females. Your only weapons? Sticks and stones. This is a harsh reality faced by herders worldwide. “Can you imagine being on a treeless plain with an angry, 2,000-pound, testosterone-crazed, giant wild camel or wild yak barreling down on you and with stones as your only weapon? Not much safety there,” says Joel Berger, a professor at Colorado State University and a senior scientist with the Wildlife Conservation Society. These encounters aren’t just inconvenient; they can be deadly. Pastoralists risk injury or death defending their livestock, and the animals themselves often pay the ultimate price. Wild males who interfere with herds are sometimes killed in retaliation, further endangering already vulnerable species. Shrinking dating pool of wild and domestic animals It’s easy to villainize these amorous wild animals, but their motives are simple: they’re looking for love in all the wrong places.When love crosses species lines The consequences of these interspecies dalliances go beyond mere inconvenience. Hybridization, the mixing of genes between wild and domestic animals, can dilute the genetic purity of endangered species, potentially weakening their ability to survive in the wild. It can also lead to the spread of diseases between po[CENSORED]tions. “From the perspective of genetic diversity, hybridization poses a potential threat to the wild ancestors because continuous introgression with the domestic relatives may gradually erode the genetic integrity of the wild forms, leading to the dilution of the wild gene pool over time,” explain Naresh Kusi, country program director at Himalayan Wolves Project. Global problem needs domestic solution This isn’t just a problem in far-flung corners of the world. From the yak herders of Nepal to the reindeer herders of Alaska, pastoralists on every continent grapple with the challenges of keeping wild and domestic animals apart. https://www.earth.com/news/endangered-wild-species-find-forbidden-love-domestic-animals/

Cadillac has built some amazing concepts over the years, including this spectacular 2002 Cien with a thumping V-12. The mid-engine machine sadly never made it to production but General Motors' luxury brand hasn't given up on launching a supercar or even a hypercar. GM's design boss openly admitted he's keen on the idea of a flagship performance model. In an interview with Australian magazine Carsales, Michael Simcoe said: "Could we build a hypercar? Yes. Would we like to build one? Yes. Are we building one? That would be giving too much away." He added the hot model wouldn't necessarily have to be fully electric but he didn't rule out a pure EV either.Keeping the ICE alive would make sense considering the V-Series.R race car has a V-8. In addition, the brand's Formula 1 ambitions with Andretti imply a V-6. Andretti Cadillac has switched focus to a 2026 start after the team's bid to race in 2025 was rejected by the FIA. In 2026, there will be new engine regulations that will require using only sustainable fuels. It's worth noting GM won't become a power unit manufacturer until 2028, so for the first two F1 seasons, Andretti Cadillac would have to team up with an engine supplier.A hypercar with the Cadillac crest wouldn't be such an outlandish idea given there are precedents with concept cars. Not just the Cien, but also the 2003 Sixteen with its massive V-16 engine. If Ford can successfully sell a $325,000 Mustang GTD, why shouldn't Cadillac get some of that action? Granted, the Mustang is not a hypercar, but a high-performance Caddy would be worth a shot. Ford did have the six-figure GT and found buyers for all of them.Separately, Michael Simcoe spoke with CarExpert about regular cars and how SUVs represent a "necessary evil." He argues that "they've taken over the market because as the world around you starts to grow, you want to be part of it as well. Everybody else is sitting higher in vehicles, you've got to do it too. It's a comfortable, rational purchase." Despite the never-ending sales boom of jacked-up vehicles, Cadillac remains committed to sedans. GM's design chief said a new model will be launched "at some point in the future" to join the Celestiq. The opulent $340,000 flagship is technically not a sedan, but rather an oversized liftback with a more practical tailgate. Simcoe reckons sedans are not only prettier and nicer to drive than crossovers, but also more aerodynamically efficient by riding lower to the ground. Although only the CT4, CT5, and the Celestiq are available in the United States, Cadillac still sells the CT6 in China where the once traditional body style is still thriving. Parent company GM through its Buick division also has the LaCrosse, Regal, and the Verano–none of which are offered in the US. https://www.motor1.com/news/722157/cadillac-wants-make-hypercar/

Pat Cummins has signed a four-year deal with the San Francisco Unicorns in a major coup for America’s fledgling Major League Cricket T20 competition. The second season of MLC starts on July 5, less than a week after the T20 World Cup co-hosted by the United States and West Indies concludes.Fast bowler Cummins will join compatriot Jake Fraser-McGurk at the Unicorns and follows Australia team-mates Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head and Steve Smith into the league."MLC is developing at a rapid rate, and the US market potential is huge for cricket," Australia Test and ODI captain Cummins said in a statement. "While cricket is integral to my involvement, the global network and long-term possibilities offered by the owners specifically, and Silicon Valley more broadly, presented a unique opportunity for me and my life beyond cricket."The Unicorns are co-owned by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs Anand Rajaraman and Venky Harinarayan.Cummins is one of cricket's most recognised players as a top performer in all three formats, who led Australia to victory in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup last year.MLC was awarded List A status by the International Cricket Council last month, making it an official T20 league on a par with the Indian Premier League and other established franchise competitions. MLC's organisers plan to expand the six-team competition to 10 in coming years. https://www.skysports.com/cricket/news/12123/13148109/pat-cummins-australia-test-and-odi-captain-agrees-major-league-cricket-move-with-san-francisco-unicorns

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna’s culinary journey has taken him across the world, allowing him to explore and savour a myriad of flavours from different cultures and cuisines. However, it is a humble yet delicious dish from the eastern Indian state of Odisha that has captured his heart. During an episode of The Ranveer Show podcast, Khanna revealed his fondness for this po[CENSORED]r Cuttack street food. “Odisha cuisine my God, main kaise kisi ko batau ki dahi bara aloo dum ek recipe hai jo maine khaai abhi Odisha mein (“Odisha cuisine my God, how do I tell you that dahi bara aloo dum is a recipe that I tried recently in Odisha”),” he said. “It’s like a genius dish.”He joked with the podcast host about not understanding the bizarre combination of dahi bara and aloo dum, initially. When Khanna saw how the dish was prepared, “I’m like this is not going to work for me.” But, after tasting the dish, his opinion completely changed. “I love this place,” he said. Cultural significance of dahi bara aloo dum in Odisha’s culinary heritage Kanikka Malhotra, consultant dietician and certified diabetes educator elaborates, “Dahi bara aloo dum holds a special place in Odisha’s culinary scene for a couple of reasons. Often called the ‘vada pav of Odisha’, dahi bara aloo dum transcends social strata. It’s enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or even for dinner.”The dish is a delightful combination of textures and tastes. The fluffy lentil fritters (dahi bara) soak in the cool yoghurt dip, providing a contrast to the rich and spicy potato curry (aloo dum). The sweet and tangy elements along with the contrasting temperatures make it a truly special experience,” she adds. Unique flavours and ingredients of dahi bara aloo dum Malhotra says, “For someone with a vast culinary repertoire, dahi bara aloo dum‘s appeal lies in its surprising combination of textures, temperatures, and flavours, all achieved with a relatively simple set of ingredients.”Play of Textures: The dish offers a delightful textural contrast. The fluffy and slightly crispy dahi bara soften as they soak in the cool yoghurt dip. This stands in stark comparison to the aloo dum, where the potatoes are cooked until tender but retain a slight bite, enveloped in a rich and flavourful gravy. Temperature Symphony: The cool and refreshing yoghurt dip acts as a counterpoint to the warm aloo dum. This temperature contrast adds another layer of interest to the overall experience, making each bite refreshing and engaging.Tangy and Savoury Fusion: The yoghurt dip provides a refreshing tang, while the aloo dum offers a rich and savoury taste profile from the blend of spices and tomatoes. This interplay of flavours prevents the dish from becoming monotonous. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/chef-vikas-khanna-odisha-dahi-bara-aloo-dum-street-food-9355012/

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the release of additional tickets for the highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, along with other fixtures in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. The ICC, in collaboration with its partners, has unveiled a final release of tickets across the event, following a scintillating opening weekend that witnessed gripping encounters in the USA and the West Indies. With the aim of accommodating as many fervent fans as possible, this additional ticket release is set to elevate the excitement surrounding the historic event. Of particular interest is the availability of General Admission tickets for the electrifying India vs Pakistan encounter, scheduled to take place in New York on June 9. These tickets, previously sold out, are now up for grabs, promising an unforgettable cricketing spectacle for attendees. Moreover, aficionados can rejoice as more categories become available for other fixtures, including matches at the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas and Broward County Stadium in Florida. Limited General Admission tickets are now on sale for these venues, ensuring that cricket aficionados don't miss out on witnessing their favorite teams in action. For those seeking the ultimate World Cup experience, premium options like the Premium Club and the exclusive Diamond Club are available, providing an opportunity to mingle with cricketing legends while enjoying prime seating arrangements. Notably, tickets for matches hosted in the West Indies are also accessible for purchase at box offices located in each of the six host countries, further enhancing accessibility for fans across the globe. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 kicked off on June 1 with an exhilarating clash between the USA and Canada in Dallas. With five matches already completed and two games currently underway, the tournament promises a riveting display of cricketing prowess. As England faces off against Scotland and the Netherlands squares off against Nepal, the stage is set for thrilling encounters that will undoubtedly captivate cricket enthusiasts worldwide. https://www.samaa.tv/2087315968-good-news-about-tickets-of-pakistan-vs-india-t20-world-cup-match