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Time Out
29-05-2025
- Time Out
Boston is one of the world's best cities for green space, says new Time Out ranking
Boston might be most famous for its history, sports teams and Irish heritage, but don't overlook its green side. According to a Time out survey, Boston was just ranked the second-best city in the world for green space—just behind Medellín, Colombia. Boston is a dream for those who crave city life without losing touch with nature. Bostonians know what's up when it comes to parks. Let's start with the backbone of Boston's greenery: the Emerald Necklace, a 1,100-acre linear chain of parks designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. It stretches from the historic Boston Common and Public Garden all the way to Franklin Park, home to miles of woodland trails and a zoo. The Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain is a 281-acre haven of curated trees and peaceful paths, perfect for strolling, biking or simply lying in the grass. Head to Jamaica Pond for kayaking and people-watching, or find a quiet spot in Back Bay Fens, where gardens, wetlands and wildflowers coexist just steps from Fenway Park. If you're looking to escape even further, Boston offers easy access to the Blue Hills Reservation, just a short drive or train ride away. With over 125 miles of trails, it's a legit hiking destination right outside city limits. Or take the ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands, where you'll find hiking, picnicking and some of the best skyline views around. Nearly 90 percent of locals who responded to the Time Out survey said Boston's green space is "good" or "amazing"—and they're right. Whether you're tracing history on the Freedom Trail or finding your Zen in the Rose Kennedy Greenway, Boston gives you space to breathe.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'We getting a chance to see who can really hoop' — Dwyane Wade backs referees for letting physicality play out
(Image Source - Getty Images) The 2025 NBA Playoffs have turned up the heat, and Dwyane Wade is loving it. On his podcast Timeout, he commended the referees for letting players be more physical, mentioning, 'We get a chance to see who can really hoop' This new approach has ignited conversations throughout the league, with some fans enjoying the classic toughness and others concerned about the safety of the players. Dwyane Wade applauds referees for allowing physicality in the 2025 NBA playoffs Wade, a three-time NBA title holder, has expressed his thoughts on the tougher nature of this year's playoffs. He believes the referees are choosing to let the players play more by not calling as many fouls, which is reviving that competitive spirit from earlier times. The refs control how the temperature of the game is going to be... Right now, they're putting it back in their pocket, they're saying, 'Let's go back to competition,' Wade said during his podcast. This method has encouraged players to be more aggressive, resulting in thrilling games and heightened feelings on the court. Wade noted that this way of playing reveals those who depend on drawing fouls instead of just their skills. 'Now we getting a chance to see who can really hoop and who was dependent on the refs,' he added. The playoffs have seen some notable moments that show a change in how the games are officiated. In the series between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets , Stephen Curry has been under heavy defense, and it's been noted that he's only gotten to the free-throw line six times in the first two games. Meanwhile, the matchup between the Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers had a bit of a brawl between James Harden and Christian Braun, which definitely raised the intensity on the court. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Another instance is the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Minnesota Timberwolves, where Anthony Edwards' aggressive style against LeBron James caught everyone's eye. Wade compared the energy to streetball, saying,'When my uncles and my dad and when you was in the hood, that's how you used to play bro.' Mixed reactions from the NBA community While Wade and a few others enjoy the shift back to a more physical style of play, there are critics. Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics voiced his frustration with the officiating after a particularly intense game against the Orlando Magic, claiming the physicality was too much. Former Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban also chimed in, cautioning that this trend of increased aggression could spell trouble for the league's future, as teams might lean more towards being physical rather than skilled. He said that this more focus on physicality can replace skill and that would be bad for the NBA in future. Also Read: Rich Paul reveals he never believed LeBron James and Luka Doncic could lead the Lakers to a championship The 2025 NBA Playoffs have sparked fresh talks about how physical the game should be. Dwyane Wade's support for the refs being a bit more relaxed shows he wants to bring back that competitive edge. As the playoffs roll on, it'll be interesting to see if this trend sticks around and what it means for the league's future.
Mint
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Ambati Rayudu slams Rajasthan Royals' youth-first policy, says ‘IPL is not a charity'
Rajasthan Royals made Indian Premier League history on Saturday, April 19, after they handed a debut to Vaibhav Suryavanshi against the Lucknow Super Giants. The superstar in the making from Bihar is all of 14 and he became the youngest debutant in the history of the league. While the youngster introduced himself to the world with a first-ball six of Shardul Thakur, and another maximum of Avesh Khan, RR slumped to their sixth defeat of the campaign as they sit 8th in the table. While promoting Suryavanshi to the first team gave RR the opportunity to unearth yet another young talent, their season is currently in danger of fizzling out at the halfway mark. Just like the Chennai Super Kings, RR will have to win all of their remaining 6 matches to even have a chance of qualifying for the playoffs. However, it looks increasingly likely the Rajasthan side will endure yet another lacklustre campaign as their 17-year search for their second IPL title is destined to a fruitless continuance. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo as part of his media duties, former CSK batsman Ambati Rayudu slammed RR's 'youth-first' policy. He said the policy has not borne any results and questioned the need to continue promoting youngsters in the squad. 'I've always had this question in my mind when it comes to RR - they've invested so much in youngsters over the years. What have they gotten out of it? It's been 17 years since they've won an IPL, and they always showcase this as if it's their strength. It is some great charity that they're doing for the game, but it is not. You're here to compete," he said on ESPNCricinfo's Timeout. 'You're here to win the IPL, and there are ways teams have adopted to win the IPL, and you don't follow any of those. You have your own path, and you justify it year after year. 'And you want people to come on board and appreciate you for the good team that you are by giving youngsters all over the world a good opportunity in the IPL," he further added. Only two teams have had a worse campaign than the Rajasthan Royals, and that is based on only the net run rate. RR is one of three teams alongside Sunrisers Hyderabad (9th) and CSK (10th) to register only 4 wins in the season so far, although SRH have played one game less. They have a tough game up next, a trip to high flying Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 24, and a defeat at the M Chinnaswamy stadium all but puts an end to RR's IPL 2025. Stay updated on all the action from theIPL 2025. Check theIPL 2025 Schedule, track the latestIPL 2025 Points Table, and follow the top performers with theOrange Cap andPurple Cap. First Published: 21 Apr 2025, 05:26 PM IST
NDTV
21-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Some Great Charity...": Ex-India Star Blasts Rajasthan Royals For Investing In Youngsters
Rajasthan Royals are having a forgettable campaign in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). After losing six of their eight matches so far, RR are positioned at the eighth spot in the points table. Their last two defeats were the most heartbreaking as the Rajasthan-based franchise lost the games in close encounters. In the match against Delhi Capitals, RR gave a tough fight to take the match into the super over but they lost. Later against Lucknow Super Giants, RR got a brilliant start in the chase of 181 but fell short by just two runs. Apart from losing the games, RR also faced a setback as their skipper Sanju Samson suffered a chest injury against DC and had to miss the LSG match. In his absence, young batter Riyan Parag led the team. Seeing RR's debacle in the ongoing season, former India batter Ambati Rayudu criticised the inaugural champions for investing in young players every year. "I've always had this question in my mind when it comes to RR: they've invested so much in youngsters over the years. What have they gotten out of it? It's been 17 years since they've won an IPL, and they always showcase this as if it's their strength. It is some great charity that they're doing for the game, but it is not. You're here to compete," Rayudu said on ESPNCricinfo's Timeout. "You're here to win the IPL, and there are ways teams have adopted to win the IPL, and you don't follow any of those. You have your own path, and you justify it year after year. And you want people to come on board and appreciate you for the good team that you are by giving youngsters all over the world a good opportunity in the IPL," he added. Former South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher, who was also a part of the conversation, also agreed with Rayudu's statement. "Yeah, I just and this goes for any franchise. I don't think that the IPL is a breeding ground for talent. I think it's for a finished product. Yeah, I mean you don't, no team will ever come into the IPL thinking, okay well, we've got a team here that I think is gonna do well in the next three years. That's what you go to auction for," said Boucher. RR is one of those franchises who give opportunities to young talent. Some big names which came RR's setup are Ajinkya Rahane, Sanju Samson, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. However, their decision to retain the likes of Dhruv Jurel and Riyan Parag ahead of the mega auctions was widely criticised as the duo failed to live up to the expectations in the ongoing season.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Bali bans ‘menstruating tourists' from temples in strict new rules to crack down on ‘misbehaving' visitors
Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have unveiled a new policy banning 'menstruating tourists' from entering temples over concerns that 'dirty' period blood will contaminate their holy sites. This unorthodox law is included in a list of policies the tropical island's governor, Wayan Koster, imposed on March 24 to clamp down on 'misbehaving tourists' overrunning the paradise, per a report from Metro. 'I am implementing this circular as an immediate measure to regulate foreign tourists while they are in Bali,' declared the honcho. Under the new rules, women would be prohibited from entering Balinese temples while on their period out of fear that menstrual plasma is 'dirty' and would 'make the temple become impure,' Visit Bali reported. According to stories passed down from 'generation to generation, there are negative effects if you are determined to enter the temple during menstruation,' the site warns. 'Many women experience pain and faint while in the temple. Reportedly, there are also mystical events that can befall menstruating women in temples, such as possession.' And it wasn't just the menstruating women who were affected, per the site, which declared that 'residents around the temple could be affected by natural disasters and diseases' prompted by a period. 'If you are menstruating while on holiday in Bali, don't worry!' they concluded. 'There are many other entertainment spots around the temple, such as watching traditional dance performances.' They didn't specify how they plan to check whether a woman is on her period. These weren't the only rules unveiled to preserve the 'cultural integrity and sacred sites' on the majority Hindu island. The guidelines mandate that visitors should 'dress appropriately when visiting temples, tourist attractions, or public spaces,' and won't be permitted to 'enter sacred temple areas unless they are worshippers wearing traditional Balinese attire,' Timeout reported. Other prohibited behaviors, per the new mandate, include using single-use plastics like plastic bags and straws, being rude to locals, swearing and littering. To enforce these laws, Bali has formed a special task force whose job it is to monitor visitors and punish 'naughty' violators with penalties ranging from fines to jail time. 'We issued a similar regulation before, but as things change, we need to adapt,' announced Koster. 'This ensures that Bali's tourism remains respectful, sustainable, and in harmony with our local values.' 'Bali is a beautiful, sacred island, and we expect our guests to show the same respect that we extend to them,' he added. In February 2024, Bali introduced a tourist fee, charging international tourists 150,000 rupiah ($10) to enter the island through Bali's Ngurah Rai airport in Denpasar or any of the island's ports, the Daily Mail reported. The government aims to use the entree fee — and likely the aforementioned fines for rulebreakers — to protect the environment of Bali, which is expected to see between 14 and 16 million visitors this year. These rules come amid a rash of incidents involving unruly tourists, including an incident in 2023 where a foreigner was spotted meditating naked at a Hindu temple. Earlier this month, a Norwegian tourist had his visitor visa revoked after he was caught hiking a cultural and spiritual site without a guide. Bali isn't the only travel destination imposing measures to curb the global tour-nami. Last January, officials in Venice, Italy announced policies to limit large tourist groups in the sinking city, as part of a campaign to curb congestion on the often narrow streets and waterways of the historic hotspot. Meanwhile, Spain attracted a record 94 million tourists last year, stoking complaints about 'overtourism, ' including concerns about overcrowding, water use, and particularly the availability and affordability of housing. In response, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez rolled out a 12-part plan to tackle the housing crisis, with measures aimed at bringing stricter regulations to short-term rentals that mainly cater to tourists.
