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Deserts often look empty and lifeless, with dry land, strong sun, and very little water. Still, people have lived in these regions for centuries, which means food has always existed there in some form. Certain plants slowly adapted to these harsh conditions. They learned how to survive long dry periods, grow deep roots, and save…
Sam Curran of Desert Vipers bowls during the match. (Pic credit: ILT20) The Desert Vipers scripted a memorable night at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday as they booked their place in the ILT20 Season 4 playoffs with a five-wicket win over the Dubai Capitals — a victory that also saw them become the…
David Payne of Desert Vipers celebrates a wicket against MI Emirates Abu Dhabi: The Desert Vipers stretched their unbeaten run in ILT20 Season 4 with a fourth win on the bounce, edging MI Emirates by one run in yet another thriller. Fresh off a Super Over victory, they survived another scare thanks to David Payne’s…
The Desert Vipers on Wednesday signed Afghanistan wrist-spinner Noor Ahmad for season four of the ILT20.The 20-year-old will step in for Wanindu Hasaranga, as the Sri Lankan all-rounder is expected to have domestic commitments during the tournament.“I am excited for this opportunity and very thankful for the faith shown in me by the team’s coaching…
NEW DELHI: Unesco on Saturday designated India’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, located in western Himalayas and spread over 7,770 sq km of windswept plateaus, glacial valley and high-altitude desert in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, as one of the biosphere reserves of its global network.India has a total 18 biosphere reserves, of which…
NEW DELHI: India will have 13 UNESCO Biosphere Reserves with the UN body on Saturday designating the country’s Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve for that list. Twenty-six new sites have been added during the fifth World Congress of Biosphere Reserves (WCBR) in Hangzhou, China. This is India’s first high-altitude cold desert biosphere reserve and one of…
In 2025, Rory McIlroy narrowly missed out on a record fifth title at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, finishing fourth after a close final round. He had previously won in 2009, 2015, 2023, and 2024/ Image: Hero Dubai Desert Classic Rory McIlroy, fresh off a milestone season that saw him complete the career Grand Slam,…
Majed Abdullah (Image Source: Getty) Majed Abdullah was not just a footballer; he was a beacon for a generation when he took to the football pitch. A revered figure all over the kingdom and the greater Arab world, Majed was bestowed with his affectionate moniker the ‘Desert Pelé’ due to his skill, his goalscoring record,…
