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Why your child refuses to go to school: 10 common reasons behind it and what parents can do

Psychologists often describe school refusal as a signal rather than the problem itself. The real challenge lies in understanding what that signal is trying to say. Here are some of the most common reasons children begin avoiding school and how parents can respond in a way that helps instead of hurts.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

Quote of the day by Michelangelo: “Genius is eternal patience”

Michelangelo's quote highlights genius as eternal patience, not just innate talent. His life demonstrates immense effort behind extraordinary artistic achievements. Modern society expects quick success, but creative work requires sustained effort. Patience allows talent to mature and turns effort into excellence over time. This perspective reminds us to trust the process of nurturing skills.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

From ocean giants to tiny insects: The 5 loudest animals on earth

Type "loudest animal on earth" into any search bar and you'll get a dozen confidently different answers, some articles say 230 decibels, others say 236, a few throw around 200-plus for a shrimp barely two inches long. Much of that confusion comes down to how the number was measured and reported, not genuine disagreement in the underlying science. Once you go back to the actual peer-reviewed studies behind these claims, a clearer, genuinely fascinating picture emerges. One caveat worth keeping in mind throughout: underwater decibels and airborne decibels aren't directly comparable, since they're measured against different reference pressures, so a "230 dB" ocean sound doesn't translate to a jet engine's volume in air. With that in mind, here are five animals whose extreme loudness has actually been documented in the scientific literature.
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The Times of IndiaLife & Style

Our FTAs fair & equitable, protect farmers, MSMEs, labour sector: Govt to NDA MPs

Government ministers defended trade pacts, contrasting them with past agreements. These new deals involve larger economies and aim for balanced growth. Fisheries sector exports have doubled, showing significant economic expansion. New markets are emerging, offsetting reduced exports to the United States. The government secured substantial committed investments from European and New Zealand trade partners.
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The Times of IndiaIndia

Middle East war escalates: Multiple dead in US-Saudi strikes in Iraq; Iran targets Hormuz ships - top developments

United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran claimed to have intercepted oil tankers and fired missiles at US installations. Eight Iraqi PMF members were killed in the joint US-Saudi attacks. Oil prices climbed amid concerns over energy supply disruptions. Diplomatic efforts continue as tensions between nations rise.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

Singapore built a floating solar farm in the sea, but thousands of barnacles turned it into an engineering challenge that could sink its 13,000 solar panels

Singapore uses floating solar farms to overcome land scarcity for renewable energy goals. Marine organisms like barnacles attach to pontoons, adding significant weight and reducing buoyancy. This biofouling accelerates corrosion and can damage electrical components of the solar arrays. Maintaining these offshore solar plants requires constant maintenance and inspections.
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The Times of IndiaWorld

Top stocks to buy or sell today: Stock recommendations for July 29, 2026 - check list

Stock market recommendations: United Breweries, and Max Healthcare are the top stocks to buy recommended by Mehul Kothari, DVP - Technical Research at Anand Rathi Shares for July 29, 2026. Adani Enterprises has been identified as a sell call.
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The Times of IndiaBusiness

How Rajeev Kumar and his village gave 50 masseurs to Indian cricket

From walking Delhi's streets without a phone to becoming one of Indian cricket's most trusted support staff members, Rajeev Kumar's journey is one of resilience, humility and perseverance. The former India men's team masseur recalls his struggles, the people who shaped his career, and the unforgettable moments behind two generations in Indian cricket.
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The Times of IndiaCricket

From corn-husk pit to CWG glory: Kushare's journey to high jump silver

Sarvesh Kushare became the first Indian to win a silver medal in the men’s high jump at the Commonwealth Games after clearing 2.25m. Jamaica’s Romaine Beckford also cleared 2.25m but took gold on countback, having sailed over the height on his first attempt. Kushare needed all three attempts. Neither could clear 2.28m.
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