5 at-home activities that can help children become confident public speakers

While encouraging communication is important, turning speaking practice into another performance-driven activity is what parents need to be cautious about. According to Dhall, parents should avoid: Forcing children to memorise speechesCorrecting every small mistakeComparing them with other childrenFocusing only on results and performanceExcessive correction can make children self-conscious and afraid of making mistakes. In contrast,…

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Pep Guardiola ‘couldn’t care less’ about Arsenal stumble in Premier League title race | Football News

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, ahead of the Champions League soccer match against Borussia Dortmund. (AP) LONDON: Pep Guardiola insists he “couldn’t care less” about Arsenal’s stumble letting Manchester City back into the Premier League title race.Guardiola’s side were in danger of being blown…

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When Mahesh Bhatt spoke about his strained relationship with son Rahul Bhatt: ‘He felt abandoned when I had left the family for another woman’ | Hindi Movie News

Mahesh Bhatt has often turned to his own life for stories. After making his debut in the 1970s, the filmmaker came into the spotlight in the 1980s with ‘Arth’, a semi-autobiographical film that drew from his troubled marriage and extramarital relationship. At a time when his career was struggling and his personal life was equally…

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Meet Leon Wang, the 17-year-old Connecticut student who found 2 FDA-approved drugs that reduced Alzheimer’s-linked damage in lab-grown brain cells

Leon Wang, the 17-year-old Connecticut student (Image Credit: Society For Science) Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most difficult neurological disorders to treat, partly because the processes behind it can begin damaging brain cells long before symptoms become apparent. Now, a project by 17-year-old Connecticut student Leon Wang has drawn attention for exploring whether medicines…

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AP Intermediate Hall Ticket 2026 released for practical exams: Direct link to download here

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIEAP) has officially released the AP Intermediate (Class 12) hall tickets for practical examinations on January 24, 2026. Students appearing for the Intermediate Public Examinations (IPE) February–March 2026, including both General and Vocational streams, can now download their hall tickets from the official website — bie.ap.gov.in. The announcement…

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Spiritualism vs Spirituality: What Is the Real Difference and Why Does It Matter?

Spiritualism is the practice of connecting with the spirits of the departed, while spirituality is more about the quest for meaning and purpose in life. Core activities such as meditation and prayer are fundamental to spirituality’s wider definitions. Emerging in the 19th century, particularly in the U.S. and Britain, spiritualism does not necessarily encompass practices…

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India Equity Strategy 2026: Capex revival likely to gain momentum; defence, capital goods, infrastructure set to benefit

India’s capital expenditure upcycle is showing early but credible signs of revival, with several investment-linked sectors likely to benefit over the next two to three years, according to Antique Stock Broking’s India Equity Strategy 2026. Improving macroeconomic conditions, policy support and rising private and household investment are laying the groundwork for a broader capex recovery.As…

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“Time will tell if…”: Jason Kelce’s subtle reveal hints at an unconventional wedding for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce | NFL News

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift (via Getty Images) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have kept their wedding plans close to the vest. However, little crumbs about it are coming out from another Kelce family member. A recent interview featuring Jason Kelce has now caught the attention of fans regarding the curious detail he gae about…

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US stock market today (April 9, 2026): Dow slips, S&P 500 dips; oil climbs toward $100 as ceasefire doubts weigh

US stock markets opened muted on Thursday while crude oil prices surged toward $100 per barrel, as doubts over the durability of the US-Iran ceasefire dampened investor sentiment, AP reported.The S&P 500 slipped 0.1%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 40 points, or 0.1%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.2% in early trade after…

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