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‘Children need teachers and human connection’: New York bans AI for elementary and middle school students for a year; why parents should rethink how children use chatbots

New York’s AI ban raises questions for parents worldwide For many parents, AI has quickly become part of everyday childhood. Children use chatbots to explain difficult homework, brainstorm ideas, write stories, solve math problems and, sometimes, simply answer questions they are too shy to ask an adult. But a new decision in New York City…

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Ankur Bhattacharjee: His family chose table tennis because cricket seemed too expensive; Years later, Ankur Bhattacharjee plays with a Rs 48,500 paddle and has won his first WTT singles title

For Ankur Bhattacharjee, table tennis was never the sport he first dreamed of playing. Like many Indian children, he was drawn to cricket. But a decision by his family when he was just nine years old changed the course of his life. Years later, that reluctant beginning has turned into a remarkable sporting journey. The…

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Julia Roberts became fascinated with Hinduism after seeing a photograph of an Indian saint: “I was so drawn to the picture…” |

Julia Roberts in the film Eat Pray Love (2010). Hollywood actor Julia Roberts’ interest in Hinduism began with something she did not expect. It was a photograph she had seen. While promoting her film Eat Pray Love in 2010, Julia spoke about her connection with India and Hinduism during an interview with journalist George Stephanopoulos…

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Kedarling Uchaganve joined the Army in 2018 looking for a job and had never fired a pistol; Eight years later, the farmer’s son will represent India in shooting at the Asian Games |

Kedarling Balakrishna Uchaganve never planned to become a shooter. When he joined the Indian Army in 2018, his goals were simple: get a stable job, support his farming family and serve the country. Shooting was not even part of his plans. Today, the 27-year-old Naib Subedar of the 27 Madras Regiment is preparing to represent…

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Janmashtami Decor Ideas: Janmashtami 2026: 9 budget-friendly ideas to turn a corner of your home into a festive Krishna nook

With Krishna Janmashtami 2026 on September 4, homes across the country are gearing up to welcome Lord Krishna with warmth, colour, and devotion. But festive decor does not have to mean expensive shopping trips or elaborate showpieces bought just for the occasion. A little imagination, few things already lying around the house, and a handful…

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