The Timeless Appeal of Puerto Vallarta

I first traveled to the Mexican resort town of Puerto Vallarta because of a decades-old, black-and-white movie. On a frigid winter night, as I was flipping channels in my Manhattan apartment, I stumbled across a showing of “The Night of the Iguana” on Turner Classic Movies. This 1964 adaptation of the Tennessee Williams play, directed […]
India To Play On Used ILT20 Pitches In Champions Trophy? Report Reveals ‘Specific Instructions’

File photo of Indian cricket team.© BCCI India might not have to play their Champions Trophy league games in Dubai on slow and worn out end-of-the-season tracks as two 22-yard strips in relatively fresh condition have been kept for the most followed side in global cricket. India play all their three league matches […]
Why Apple stock could be set to soar with the new Alibaba partnership

Image source: Getty Images Last Thursday (13 February), Alibaba confirmed it would be partnering with Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) with regards to artificial intelligence (AI) features for iPhones in China. Both stocks rose as a result, with Apple up 6% in the past week. I don’t think the news got enough attention, as this could be a […]
£1,000 invested in Tesla shares 2 months ago is now worth…

Image source: Getty Images Over the long term, Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) shares have been a phenomenal investment. If an investor had bought them five years ago, they’d now be sitting on a gain of over 550% (in US dollar terms) – a magnificent return. Recently however, the shares haven’t performed so well. In fact, if […]
“Not Dissimilar To Jasprit Bumrah”: ‘Cheating’ Accusation Against Australia Star Triggers Debate

Australia spinner Matt Kuhnemann found himself in a bit of a turmoil after Sri Lanka complained against his action in recently-concluded Test series. Former Australia captain Tim Paine jumped into the chatter around the subject, suggesting Kuhnemann’s action isn’t too dissimilar to India’s pace icon Jasprit Bumrah. Paine didn’t welcome an accusation, as […]
Could Trump’s tariffs cause a stock market crash?

Image source: Getty Images The first month of President Trump’s term has been partly focused on announcing trade tariffs on other nations. Yet the ambiguity around how these will be implemented, along with the changing rhetoric from him, has provided a high level of volatility on both the US and UK stock markets. Yet even […]
“There Was No Communication”: Snubbed Ajinkya Rahane Throws BCCI Selectors, Management Under The Bus

One of the few Indian batters who have consistently delivered for the country on overseas assignments, Ajinkya Rahane hasn’t just been another victim to the talent pool the country has. Once the most reliable No. 4 batter in Test cricket, Rahane’s stocks have fallen so hard over the last 2 years that he […]
Best Deals on Fitness Necessities

TMZ may collect a share of sales or other compensation from links on this page. It may be February, but better late than never when it comes to working on those fitness-based New Year’s Resolutions. Take advantage of Amazon’s Presidents Day sales and work up a sweat in your at-home gym with these deals on […]
Blazing Your Way To Glory The Jas Singh Way

Many have questioned the natural talent and potential of Indian-origin footballers when it comes to making a mark at the highest level over the years. While some claim that Indian-origin footballers lack physical strength in comparison to European footballers, others have cited a lack of pace. However, Tamworth FC goalkeeper Jas Singh showcased […]
Talk of a strategy reset pushes BP’s share price up 7% on Q4 2024 results day, so should I buy more now?

Image source: Getty Images BP’s (LSE: BP) share price jumped 7% on 11 February’s Q4 and full-year 2024 results. This was despite the numbers being poor in some respects. Its $1.169bn (£0.94bn) Q4 underlying replacement cost profit was 61% down on the same quarter last year. It was BP’s worst quarterly profit result in four […]