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Kansas teacher's daily affirmations spread to other classrooms
An elementary teacher in Kansas has implemented positive affirmations at the end of each school day. This practice has spread across various grades, enhancing students' sense of belonging and value. While affirmations alone do not replace effective teaching methods, they contribu...
$53M project to build 100 affordable homes amid Miami-Dade shortage
Miami-Dade is facing an estimated shortage of 118,000 affordable housing units, prompting a $53 million project in Homestead, Florida. Nonprofit Touching Miami with Love plans to transform unused land behind its existing community centre into a five-storey development with 100 af...
'Not doing justice': Yuvraj Singh wants Abhishek and Sooryavanshi in ODIs
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes young batters Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi deserve more opportunities in 50-over cricket. Yuvraj feels that not regularly considering these players for the ODI team does not do justice to their talent. He al...
Activist Arun Ferreira's arrest illegal, give him Rs 2 lakh: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has mandated that the Maharashtra government compensate activist Arun Ferreira with Rs 2 lakh. This ruling was based on the violation of Ferreira's fundamental rights under Articles 21 and 22, as he was arrested without valid identification and was not infor...
A mother who had to quit her Rs 50 LPA job, now changing chess scene in North India
After leaving her Rs 50 LPA corporate career to support her daughter Shivika’s chess ambitions, Nidhi Bhasin Rohilla discovered gaps in Delhi’s chess ecosystem. She set out to build what was missing, creating an academy, tournaments, and communities for players across ages and ab...
Patrick Stewart dies at 86, survived by wife Sunny Ozell and family
Patrick Stewart, who died at 86, was married three times, including to musician Sunny Ozell, and had two children and four grandchildren. While he found lasting companionship in his third marriage, the actor spoke candidly about his strained relationship with his children, admitt...
Tamil Nadu IT worker leads 43-member group to restore village water
Inspired by a gram sabha meeting, M Velmurugan founded a civic association in Vellur, Tamil Nadu, to address pressing local challenges like water supply, burial ground amenities, and pollution control. The group actively works with government representatives to demand accountabil...
Total construction ban in Delhi-NCR from Nov 5 to 20
The national capital region will implement a complete ban on construction and demolition activities from November 5 to 20. This measure is part of a broader initiative to combat rising winter pollution levels. Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav confirmed that there would ...
Indiana landlord's $6,200 award cut to $2,400 over missing damage list
An Indiana landlord who won $6,200 from a former tenant over unpaid rent and apartment damage has had the award reduced to $2,400. In an October 29 ruling, the state appeals court found that the landlord had failed to provide the tenant with a written list of damages as required ...
Cargo ship stranded in Pakistan for months, sailor's kin high & dry
Vedansh Mishra, a three-year-old, frequently asks about his father, Vineet, who is stranded in Karachi, Pakistan. Vineet has been unable to leave the cargo ship since April, with his family seeking help from politicians. Despite appeals to government officials, the family has yet...
4 killed, 2 injured in fire at Delhi shoe factory; owner summoned
A fire broke out at a shoe manufacturing factory in Delhi's Mangolpuri Industrial Area, which killed four individuals. Firefighters responded quickly and managed to rescue six people trapped inside the building. Two injured victims were taken to Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital fo...
'The Time Is Now': How Phillips turned a John Cena moment into India's nightmare
Glenn Phillips, during the fourth T20I against India, walked out to bat after Daryl Mitchell was dismissed off the fifth ball of the third over, bowled by Mayank Yadav. He first exchanged a fist bump with opening batter Finn Allen. As he began walking towards the crease, the DJ p...
‘I did everything I could for India’: Poonam Raut on retirement and unfinished dream
After four years of chasing an India comeback, Poonam Raut has called time on her international career. In an exclusive conversation with TimesofIndia.com, the former India batter reflects on her retirement, the sacrifices her parents made to support her cricketing dream, her 86-...
Utah man's 400-hour Halloween display fills half his truck with donations
In an imaginative twist on Halloween festivities, Kelly Hertel evolved his childhood fears into an engaging front yard display dubbed Terroride. Generating significant charity donations, the attraction is an elaborate homage to his past. With over 400 hours of meticulous effort, ...
Boston couple's homemade Dracula castle draws visitors from other states
In East Boston, a couple has turned their residence into a Halloween wonderland dubbed Nightmare on Moore Street. This extraordinary setup lures visitors from various regions, creating a free, festive atmosphere that delights families and Halloween lovers alike. Utilizing hand-ca...