Phones down, focus up: How cellphone bans are proving beneficial in US classrooms

Across the United States, K-12 schools are rethinking the role of cellphones in classrooms. As technology reshapes the way students learn, educators are grappling with the unintended consequences of constant screen access — distraction, disengagement, and even emotional strain. In response, a growing number of schools are imposing restrictions, seeking a balance between connectivity and…

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PAK vs SA, 1st Test: Noman Ali limits South Africa to 216-6 at stumps; Tony de Zorzi stands firm with unbeaten 81 | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Noman Ali, second right, celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of South Africa’s Kyle Verreynne, right, during the second day of the first test cricket match (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary) Noman Ali’s impressive spin bowling performance secured four wickets, limiting South Africa to 216-6 at stumps on day two of the first Test in…

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Over 3 lakh schools join India’s biggest school innovation challenge | India News

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan interacts with the school students (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Over three lakh schools across the country participated simultaneously in the Viksit Bharat Buildathon (VBB) 2025 on Monday, which the officials described as the largest synchronized innovation hackathon in India’s history. The nationwide initiative, launched by the ministry of education in collaboration…

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Anubhav Sinha reveals ‘made career’s worst film with Ajay Devgn’; calls Shah Rukh Khan ‘passionate and compassionate’ |

Filmmaker Anubhav Sinha revealed that he made the worst film of his career with Ajay Devgn’s “Cash,” which affected their relationship. The failure of Shah Rukh Khan’s “Ra.One” emotionally broke him. He praised Shah Rukh as passionate and compassionate but acknowledged their limited future collaboration. The silence with Ajay Devgn lasts 18 years. Anubhav Sinha,…

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Rs 65,000-crore jamboree: Why Bengal didn’t cancel Durga Puja’s closing act; even as floods raged up north | India News

Mamata Banerjee at the inauguration of a Durga Puja Pandal (ANI Photo), West Bengal CM inspects flooded area in Bengal (PTI Photo) A week after Kolkata’s Red Road staged its dazzling immersion carnival (Oct 5), North Bengal is still counting losses from the cloudburst-driven floods and landslides that began on Oct 4. The official toll…

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Zubeen Garg death probe: SIT records statements of co-singer Satabdi Borah and three Assamese expatriates |

Zubeen Garg’s co-singer, Satabdi Borah, appeared before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) and the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Guwahati on Monday to give her statement in connection with the singer’s passing.As reported by ANI, speaking to the media after her statement, Satabdi said, “The people of Assam are very anxious to know what happened….

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Jimmy Shergill’s father Satyajit Singh Shergill passes away at 90; Antim Ardas on October 14 | Hindi Movie News

Bollywood actor Jimmy Shergill, known for his remarkable performances in films like ‘Mohabbatein’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, ‘Special 26’ and ‘Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster’, has suffered a major personal loss.His father, Satyajit Singh Shergill, passed away at the age of 90. Antim Ardas details Satyajit Singh breathed his last on October 11. The Bhog and Antim…

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