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Profession: Cricketer Biography: Zaheer Abbas was a Pakistani cricketer known for his prolific scoring and stylish play. His distinguished career included achieving the milestone of three consecutive centuries in one-day internationals. Abbas made his Test debut in 1969, marking his entry into international cricket. His second Test featured a remarkable performance where he scored 274 runs against England. During his career, he was one of the few cricketers who wore spectacles on the field.

Framing The Scene: The Importance of the Perfect Ending Endings are so important and how the viewer leaves the cinema is crucial. For editor Chris Dickens, finding the perfect ending for “Rocketman” was paramount, but it was also a challenge.

Warning: This post contains spoilers for the premiere of True Detective: Night Country. A severed tongue. Vanishing scientists. Perpetual night. In the True Detective Season 4 premiere, all these things play a role in the mystery at the heart of the latest chapter of HBO's acclaimed crime anthology series. Subtitled Night Country, Season 4 is the first entry in the franchise to be helmed by a showrunner other than series creator Nic Pizzolatto.

Why call it Abuja or Abj when you can call it something as posh as The Buj? Recently, on social media, it has been revealed that young people have some interesting names for states in Nigeria. Here are 10 states in Nigeria and their hilarious abbreviations: 1. Abuja - The Buj It was apparently culled by the posh young elite in the capital of Nigeria, Abuja.

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Though “Schitt’s Creek” officially ended its sixth and final episode in 2020, the show will live on forever in our hearts — and Netflix. After sweeping the Emmys for the second time, it’s even more timely to celebrate your fandom with all of the fantastic “Schitt’s Creek” merchandise out there.

Got cellulite? You’re not alone: The cosmetic condition affects nearly 90% of women at some point during their lives, even women who are otherwise slender and fit. As common as cellulite is, there’s also an awful lot of misinformation out there about what it is, what causes it, and how to get rid of it. So before placing blame, scheduling a cosmetic procedure, or spending a fortune on over-the-counter products, read up on the real story behind cellulite.

When discussing the Sixties, most commentators point to 1968 as the year that not only “defined” the decade but, in fact, somehow encapsulated the hopes and fears of the entire era. Without a doubt, across the U.S. and around the globe, major events in ’68 seemed to come fast and furious: the Prague Spring; the Tet Offensive; the assassinations of Dr. King and Bobby Kennedy; student riots in Paris; police riots in Chicago; the Mexico City summer Olympic games; the return of Elvis as a cultural force.

Variety Awards Circuit section is the home for all awards news and related content throughout the year, featuring the following: the official predictions for the upcoming Oscars, Emmys, Grammys and Tony Awards ceremonies, curated by Variety senior awards editor Clayton Davis. The prediction pages reflect the current standings in the race and do not reflect personal preferences for any individual contender. As other formal (and informal) polls suggest, competitions are fluid and subject to change based on buzz and events.

The Nov. 5 election is rapidly approaching, and Americans will soon have the chance to cast their votes for the next President—along with candidates for a wide range of other federal, state, and local offices. But navigating the complex web of deadlines and procedures can be tricky. Election calendars differ significantly from state to state, with some sending out mail-in ballots in early September while others will only start processing them closer to the election.