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Coachella 2023: South Asian artists and fans take over festival

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  South Asian music fans are flocking to Coachella this year as it offers blockbuster attractions from the community. The Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, among the most profitable music events in the world, takes place over two consecutive weekends every April in Indio, California. This year, Indian singer and actor Diljit Singh Dosanjh and Pakistani singer and composer Ali Sethi are among South Asian acts debuting at the festival as they perform alongside international acts like BLACKPINK, Kid Laroi, Charli XCX, Labrinth, Jai Wolf, Joy Crookes, Jai Paul, Frank Ocean and Underworld. Bloodywood - from Indian parody band to metal music royalty Sethi's Pasoori was the most searched song of 2022 on Google. Dosanjh, hugely popular among the Indian diaspora worldwide, will be the first Punjabi language singer to perform at the festival. Last year's lineup also included South Asian artists like Raveena Aurora and Arooj Aftab, but the elevated profiles of this year's pe...

Thunder oust Pelicans, move on to face Wolves

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  Thunder oust Pelicans, move on to face Wolves NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder at New Orleans Pelicans [1/88] Apr 12, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the New Orleans Pelicans logo at mid court before the Play-In game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports   April 13 - Josh Giddey recorded 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained alive for a Western Conference playoff spot by notching a 123-118 victory over the host New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night in a play-in game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 25 of his game-high 32 points in the second half and Luguentz Dort added 27 points for the Thunder, who will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The winner will earn the No. 8 seed in the West and face the top-seeded Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. Brandon Ingram registered 30 points, seven assists and six rebounds for the Pel...

Thunder oust Pelicans in play-in game, to play Wolves for 8-seed

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 NEW ORLEANS -- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had been here before. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard had been in big situations and the playoffs before and had a poise about him Wednesday night when his team traveled here as the No. 10 seed to take on the Pelicans. "When your leader is not flustered and under control out there, it's a spiral effect," Thunder guard Josh Giddey said. "Guys see that and feed off it." After one of his worst first halves of the season statistically, Gilgeous-Alexander had 25 second-half points and led the Thunder to a 123-118 victory to allow Oklahoma City to play for the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Thunder will travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. The winner will meet the No. 1 seed Denver Nuggets in the first round beginning Sunday. Giddey had 31 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists while Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 32 points. The Pelicans did their best to deny Gilgeous-Alexander the ball...

Ariana Grande calls for fans to stop body shaming

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 Singer Ariana Grande has called on fans to be "gentler and less comfortable" about remarking on her and other people's bodies after recent scrutiny of her appearance on social media. In a TikTok video, she said she had a body that is "paid such close attention to", so "wanted to address" concerns. It comes after some users commented on her apparent recent weight loss. Grande said they were "comparing my current body" to "the unhealthiest version of my body". The 29-year-old US star explained: "I was on a lot of antidepressants and drinking on them and eating poorly and at the lowest point of my life when I looked the way you consider my healthy, but that in fact wasn't my healthy. "I know I shouldn't have to explain that, but I do feel like maybe having an openness and some sort of vulnerability here will [mean] something good might come from it. I don't know but that's the first thing. Healthy can look di...

Growth of IT Sector

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  Growth of IT sector .... The IT sector has experienced significant growth over the past few decades, driven by technological advancements and increasing demand for digital products and services. Some key factors that have contributed to the growth of the IT sector.   include : Technological advancements : The IT sector has benefited from significant advancements in computing technology, including the development of faster processors, increased memory capacity, and more efficient algorithms. These advancements have enabled the creation of more sophisticated software and hardware products, as well as the development of new fields like artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things. Digital transformation: The increasing adoption of digital technologies across industries has also fueled the growth of the IT sector. Companies are investing in digital transformation initiatives to improve their efficiency, productivity, and customer experience, leading to ...

Weight Lose Using Green Tea

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  Weight  loss Using Green tea ...... Weight loss is a common goal for many people around the world, and there are countless approaches to achieving this goal. One approach that has gained popularity in recent years is the use of green tea to aid in weight loss. In this article, we will explore the potential benefits of green tea for weight loss and provide a 90-day plan for incorporating green tea into your diet to help you achieve your weight loss goals. What is green tea? Green tea is a type of tea made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds that have not undergone the same withering and oxidation process used to make black tea and oolong tea. Green tea originated in China and has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. It contains a variety of compounds that are believed to have health benefits, including polyphenols and catechins. How can green tea help with weight loss? There is some evidence to suggest that green tea may help with weight loss. One study publis...