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A child pretending to speak on the phone exactly like a parent, copying the way they sit or repeating a phrase they hear every day may look like simple imitation. But these small moments can reveal an important part of how children learn. Psychology has long recognised that children learn by observing people around them, particularly the adults who care for them. Parents are among the people children encounter most frequently, which means everyday behaviour at home can become an important source of information about how to communicate, respond to situations and interact with others. This does not mean children…

Kerala Blasters FC Vibin Mohanan, third left, celebrates with teammates after scoring the second goal during Indian Super League (ISL) match between Kerala Blasters FC and Jamshedpur FC, In Kochi, Kerala. (PTI File Photo) KOCHI: A consortium led by UAE-based Al Fursan Group has taken complete ownership of Kerala Blasters FC, one of the most popular clubs in the Indian Super League. The announcement was made at a news conference in Kochi on Tuesday. Club officials did not disclose the value of the transaction, but sources indicate that the deal is worth about Rs 120 crore, placing it among the…

A legal dispute over access roads for a planned 1,800-home development in North Carolina has led to revised site plans being rejected. The dispute began after 45 property owners took legal action to stop proposed roads from passing through their neighbourhoods. Development company Copper Builders faced a lawsuit filed in Superior Court on behalf of local residents. The first project plans showed access roads crossing existing private properties in New Hanover County. After residents challenged the plans, the developer removed both disputed road links and submitted a new site plan using one entrance along Sledge Road. However, local authorities rejected…

Urvashi Rautela’s team threatens legal action against LA-based AI firm, seeks Rs 7,000 crore over name misuse Urvashi Rautela’s team has said it is pursuing legal action against a Los Angeles-based artificial intelligence company over the alleged unauthorised use of her name, images and videos. The team made the claim in a post on Instagram on Tuesday.What Urvashi Rautela’s post saidThe statement read, “We are pursuing appropriate legal remedies, including damages currently being assessed at Rs 7,000 crore against the Los Angeles-based company. Build your AI (artificial intelligence) company. Build your brand. But keep Urvashi’s name out of your business…

Bengaluru woman quits IT job to drive Rapido auto after father’s death; passengers ask, ‘You speak good English and still drive an auto?’ A Bengaluru auto ride recently led to an unexpected conversation. A passenger discovered that the woman driving the Rapido auto had a background in IT, and the revelation soon became the focus of a conversation about work, family and making choices on your own terms.Digital content creator Tanvi later shared the interaction on Instagram. The video shows the woman talking openly about her previous job, her decision to change careers and the reactions she now gets from…

NEW DELHI: India are set to lock horns with New Zealand in a crucial away two-Test series starting November 15 and the think-tank has already commenced planning for the assignment. TimesofIndia.com has learnt that the team management, including all members of the selection committee, was in a huddle before the 2nd ODI against the West Indies in Guwahati.It has been unanimously agreed that the Test hopefuls will be asked to play for their respective states in the Ranji Trophy, which begins on October 11. Both captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain KL Rahul are set to lead the preparation talk as…

The move comes amid an energy crisis that has erupted due to the escalating Russia-Ukraine war, and America’s inconclusive conflict with Iran (Photo: Reuters). United States on Tuesday offered to loan energy companies 40 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an attempt to control rising prices due to the Ukraine and Iran conflict.In March, the United States committed to lend 172 million barrels of oil from the SPR, forming part of a broader agreement among roughly 30 International Energy Agency member countries to release 400 million barrels in total.In June, the Trump administration offered to lend the…

‘Hanuman Ansh’ producer Anupriya Nagar breaks silence on Akshay Kumar joining the sequel amid film crossing Rs 312 crore in India: ‘I have not said anything’ ‘Hanuman Ansh’ producer Anupriya Nagar has responded to rumours that Akshay Kumar will join the film’s sequel. The speculation started after she called Akshay her “favourite actor” and was asked whether he would be part of the second film. She had replied, “Woh Maharaj ji, batayenge.” Let’s take a look at what she has to say.Anupriya Nagar denies confirming Akshay KumarFans quickly picked up the comment on social media, and some took it as…

Optical illusion personality tests are interesting images that trick the eyes into believing what we see first, depending on our mindset, focus, and perspective, despite the many objects layered cleverly into one another.What makes these brainteasers particularly interesting is that what we spot first is associated with a hidden personality trait, and the person standing next to us might observe something absolutely different from what we might see.This particular image is closely related to nature and how it plays tricks on us; what we see first claims to reveal a hidden quality about us.But before you dive in to look…

India’s women’s hockey team at Asian Games It is Day 11 of the 2026 Asian Games, with Indian athletes set to compete across several disciplines in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, on Wednesday, September 30.After winning eight medals on Tuesday, India will continue its campaign with medal chances in archery, boxing, cycling, judo, shooting and wrestling, among other events. Several Indian athletes will compete in finals and other medal events.In archery, India’s compound teams will be in action in the semifinals of the team events.Shooter Neeru Dhanda, who won gold in the women’s trap individual event on Tuesday, will return to competition for…