This podcast, Sold a Story, was produced by APM Reports and reprinted with permission. There’s an idea about how children learn to read that’s held sway in schools for more than a generation – even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on this idea can make it harder for […]
A handful of new Australian novels feature women getting older in a culture that would prefer it happened out of sightGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn 1972 the feminist philosopher Simone de Beauvoir, then 62, published her book The Coming of Age to “break the conspiracy of silence” surrounding ageing. In it she argued that old age is culturally defined, arriving at different moments in the human life cycle depending on the time and place. “Society,” she wrote, “looks upon old age...
Flipkart has announced the launch of bus services on its app. In collaboration with multiple state transport corporations and private aggregators, Flipkart will offer the choice of 10 lakh bus connections, with connectivity to 25,000+ routes across India. This is in addition to the flight and hotel booking services that have been available on Flipkart Travel. The key features include access to deals, no convenience fees or hidden charges, offers through supercoins redemption up to Rs 50 and a...
First offered in 2023, this successful and free summer program was designed to develop a love of reading and the opportunity to come together throughout the summer and into the fall.
Jenny Ireland tells of how she came home from hospital after brain surgery and felt a strong urge to give the writing thing a go.
The radio presenter will front "The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy", where he and his guests will discuss three books - their favourite childhood book, the book that made them cry, and the book that changed their life
NEW DELHI (ANI) – Arthshila, an initiative spearheaded by the Takshila Education Society, has unveiled a distinctive collection of books on Modern South Indian Architecture. The Modern South Indian Architecture series sets out on a comprehensive exploration of notable architectural endeavors in the region. Each […]
The Hawks ran out of juice after coming back from a 15-point deficit and forcing extra periods against the Heat. They fell 117-111 on Tuesday night at State Farm Arena.
Former President Donald Trump is continuing to fight his election subversion charges in Georgia after a judge struck down his attempts to drop the indictment on First Amendment grounds.In a court filing Monday afternoon, Trump, along with 13 of his co-defendants, motioned to appeal Judge Scott McAfee's ruling last week that denied the former president's effort to dismiss the case on claims that it violates the defendants' right to free speech. The document argues that appellate review of...
Zimbabwe has introduced a new gold-backed currency called ZiG - the name
Payment machines - where customers pick a tip on a big screen in front of a server - guilted people into paying larger amounts. But tip levels are now falling as Americans fight back
Disney's leadership prevailed Wednesday in a high-profile and costly proxy contest against activist investors who had sought to shake up the company's board over concerns about successorship planning. The entertainment giant said its full slate of 12 company nominees had been reelected by a "substantial margin," turning back efforts by