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Business Insider
26-05-2025
- Business Insider
As a New York City local, there are 5 things I wish tourists would stop doing when they visit
It drives New Yorkers nuts when tourists block the sidewalk. New York City's sidewalks function much like highways — keep common pace, stay right if you're moving slow, and for the love of all things holy, do not stop in the middle of the stopping in a crowded area like Times Square, Rockefeller Plaza, or Penn Station is like slamming on your brakes in don't walk with four or more people across the sidewalk. This creates unnecessary congestion for everyone. Instead, stick with groups of two or less to allow for better sidewalk flow for Yorkers aren't trying to be rude when they pass you, we're trying to get places. Respectfully, keep it moving for all our sakes. NYC's biggest unspoken rule? You mind your business, and I'll mind mine. So, don't stare at strangers during your so can provoke unwanted interactions or feel like a privacy many ways, having a sense of privacy while still in public is a huge part of our local culture. The city is so dense with residents and visitors that a New Yorker's personal bubble is their safe New Yorkers can recall a time they cried in public or had an emotional breakdown on the subway without any bystander blinking an eye. It's because we respect and give each other that sweet "public privacy."Think of it this way — staring at someone in NYC is kind of like knocking on a stranger's front door uninvited. Weird, right? I can't believe this still needs to be said, but I've seen too many tourists doing this not to bring it and bike lanes are high-traffic areas, and it's reckless to stand idly or pose just to get that perfect shot. It's inconvenient for those of us trying to get somewhere and it's unsafe for you and the countless commuters and workers who are biking and one wants you to end your trip to NYC early because of an unexpected injury. For that perfect shot, stick to the sidewalk or crosswalk (while the light is in your favor). The classic New York bodega comes with its own nuances.I often see tourists who are unsure of how to navigate these hole-in-the-wall NYC establishments that usually sell groceries, breakfast sandwiches, and a slew of culture is fast-paced, so it's helpful to know your order before you get to the front of the line — no dilly-dallying sure how the line works or what to order? Just ask the person in front of you! New Yorkers may be famously curt, but many of us don't mind answering direct by the way, it's pronounced "bacon-egg-and-cheese," all one word.
NDTV
23-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
"Ultimate Goal Is To Play For India": Delhi Capitals Star On His Purple Patch In IPL 2025
After a rare defeat in their previous clash, the Delhi Capitals (DC) bounced back in style as they registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in their eighth encounter of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. Opting to bowl first, the Axar Patel-led side put up a clinical show with the ball, courtesy a four-wicket haul from pacer Mukesh Kumar and restricted the opposition to 159/6 in 20 overs. Later, Delhi Capitals rode on some fine batting display from youngster Abishek Porel (51 off 36), wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul (57* off 42) and skipper Axar (34* off 20) to go over the line in the 18th over. Reflecting on the win, Porel, during the post-match presser, said as quoted by the Delhi Capitals press release, "I always had the confidence that we would chase down the target. The wicket was playing well, and we had also bowled really well, especially in the middle overs. So, I was pretty confident." Talking about his own batting in this season and his role, the left-hander added, "I'm enjoying myself. I have had discussions with Hemang (Badani), sir, and Kevin Pietersen. Whatever conversations I have with them, I just try to work on it and execute it during the match." "The support staff obviously tells me to play with a free mindset. The coaches, captain and all the senior players have been very supportive, and everyone backs me," Porel further said. Asked about his future goals, the wicket-keeper batter said, "Obviously, the ultimate goal is to play for India. But right now I'm focusing on scoring runs for Delhi Capitals and helping the side win the trophy." The 22-year-old also praised pacer Mukesh Kumar for his bowling. "Mukesh (Kumar) is somebody who backs his strength. He is a very hardworking person. He works a lot in practice, especially on his Yorkers." Delhi Capitals now have six wins and 12 points from eight matches and are placed at number two in the points table. They will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their next match of the 18th edition of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, April 27. Listen to the latest songs, only on
Gulf Today
08-02-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Shoaib predicts Afghanistan in CT semis, blasts ICC for restrictions on fast bowlers
Mohammad Abdullah, Senior Sports Reporter Former Pakistan pace sensation Shoaib Akhtar predicted Afghanistan as one of the semifinalists in the upcoming Champions Trophy and batted for granting more freedom to the fast who is the brand ambassador for the DP World ILT20 and a commentator at the tournament, spoke at length about the sensitive topics, which are usually ducked diplomatically by the others. 'I want to see Afghanistan in the semi-finals. They have a bunch of very talented cricketers. My heart goes out for Afghanistan, as I love that country. The reason is the intent that they show for the game. 'The way they play cricket and the amount of joy that they bring to the game is immense. I want them to beat Australia to avenge their loss at the World Cup semi-finals. They are the best. They have very good players like Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Gulbadin Naib and Rashid Khan to name a few. 'If they can bring some patience in their batting and bowling, I think that they can qualify for the semis. Farooqi is the find of the decade for Afghanistan. 'The number of matches that he has played and the amount of battering has gone through, he has evolved as a mature cricketer. He bowls wicket to wicket, can reverse swing the new ball, bowls Yorkers in the death over these shows that he has become very matured as a fast bowler,' said Shoaib. 'I want Pakistan to beat India on Feb.23, even if India beat Pakistan or vice versa, but I want to play one more match at least either in the semis or final. 'I want these teams in the semis from the sub-continent. I reckon Afghanistan is also a subcontinent team. We should be wary of Bangladesh too, they are not an easy team,' he added while speaking on the sideline of the first qualifier between Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals in Dubai. Shoaib, who holds the record of bowling the fastest delivery in the history of cricket across all the formats, urged the fast bowlers to bring aggression in their bowling. 'Bowling fast is always a great idea. Once you are born as a fast bowler, you should bowl as a rapid fast bowler. You should not slow down. You should mix and match your bouncers and Yorkers,' he advised the young fast bowlers. 'I was going through my stats and I found out I have bowled 23000 deliveries, out of which 10000 were bouncers. That shows how much I lived bowling bouncers.'You should stare at the batsman and keep him on the back foot always. Bowling in the good area and good length, that is what matters. That will get you wickets.' Shoaib also blasted the International Cricket Council (ICC) for imposing so many restrictions on the fast bowlers.'You cannot blame the fast bowlers now-a-days as they are born in the era of T20 cricket where there is variation not aggression. 'Back in the old days, you had only Test matches and ODIs. You used not to mingle around with the players of the other team as often as they do now in the time of franchise cricket.' "The rivalry has gone down. The aggression is not there. I want to see the relaxed rules for the fast bowlers from ICC. They should allow three bouncers in an over. I will see then how many people can go unhurt." 'It is always at the back of the batsman's mind that he can hurt me. When it hits, it hurts. That fear tactic should always be there. I don't know which Einstein came up with the idea of five fielders in the circle. 'I want to know that Einstein, who applied this formula of two new balls and two bouncers in an over. There is nothing for the fast bowlers. How can they be aggressive when there is nothing for the fast bowlers,' he asked. 'I think ICC should relax the rules, no two new balls, no free-hit and allow the bowlers to bowl three bouncers in an over. That will bring some sledging and some aggression. Somebody will get hurt, someone will fight. There will be a bit of pushing around each other that will make the game interesting. That is what the audience wants. They don't want sixes and fours. 'There was so much aggression that Javed Miandad tried to hit Dennis Lille with the bat. I am not saying it should go to that level but there should be some body contact. You see all the international sports like ice-hockey, football and even cyclists bump into each other,' he stressed. Shoaib also backed the Sharjah Warriorz to bag the ILT20 title. Impressed by their late surge in the league, with a sensational eight-wicket win against defending champions MI Emirates Shoaib said, 'I think my heart goes for Sharjah Warriorz because they have started off very late when it comes to playing the tournament well. They gained the momentum to be in the place where they are today.' 'While I don't want to seem biased and wish to see all four teams play top quality cricket, I think it will be really good to see Sharjah go out there to claim the title,' he concluded.
