A study conducted in the United States on Friday found that children who spend too much time on social media and technology may find it more difficult to build meaningful relationships. Based on a study of 1,146 parents, the results revealed that parents are worried about their kids’ excessive use of technology (50%) and bullying (30%) as well as the pandemic’s societal effects (22%). Approximately 19% of parents claim that their child’s inability to fit in at school is due to differences in their race, ethnicity, culture, financial situation, or gender identity.

“Connections foster a sense of belonging, which is essential for academic success and overall well-being,” said Dr. Ariana Hoet, executive clinical director of The Kids Mental Health Foundation and a paediatric psychologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

“While technology has its pros and cons, parents should be mindful of warning signs that indicate their child’s tech usage might be affecting their real-world social interactions,” Hoet added.

Parents should look out for symptoms such as losing track of time, becoming engrossed in electronics, withdrawing from social interactions, being irritable, negative impacts on physical health, and adjustments in social relationships or academic achievement, according to Hoet.

These markers can assist parents in determining whether their child’s excessive screen use is harming their social interactions.

The poll also reveals other worries about relationships in the classroom, including fitting in (14%), making new friends in class (17%), experiencing bullying or exclusion (13%), and making friends in extracurricular activities and sports (5%).

Hoet emphasized the value of giving kids from underrepresented or marginalized groups a sense of community.

She advised parents and other caregivers to look for mentors who can serve as positive role models, locate environments where their child may feel comfortable, and follow up with their child on a regular basis to address any concerns about social interactions and internet experiences.

According to Hoet, “parents and teachers can play a significant role in fostering a sense of belonging.” However, it’s crucial to keep in mind that immigrant parents can find this more difficult because they may not be as familiar with the local customs and educational system.

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s smashing (30 off 15) and Hardik Pandya’s electrifying (22 off 9) helped India win the second T20I by seven wickets using the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method and take a commanding 2-0 lead in the three-match series against Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a revised goal of 78 runs in 8 overs, India crossed the line with nine balls remaining, clinching a comfortable win.

India won the toss and opted to bowl first, allowing Sri Lanka to dominate the opening half of their innings, accumulating 80 runs for the loss of only two wickets.

However, the Indian bowlers made a great recovery, restricting the hosts to 161/9 in their allotted 20 overs. Kusal Perera top-scored for Sri Lanka with a brisk 53 off 34 balls.

Ravi Bishnoi emerged as India’s best bowler, claiming three wickets for 26 runs. Axar Patel, who bowled the final over, finished with 2-30, while Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya each took two wickets, demonstrating a balanced bowling performance.

The game took a dramatic turn when rain stopped India’s pursuit after only three balls. When play restarted, India faced a revised target of 78 runs from 8 overs.

Dasun Shanaka of Sri Lanka opened the bowling for the abbreviated game, allowing 10 runs in his first over. Maheesh Theekshana made an early breakthrough by dismissing Sanju Samson, who replaced an injured Shubman Gill, for a golden duck. However, captain Suryakumar Yadav swiftly gained control, attacking Theekshana and hitting three boundaries in his second over.

Suryakumar hit a quick 26 from 12 balls, laying the groundwork for the chase. Yashasvi Jaiswal provided solid support with 30 off 15 deliveries before being removed. Hardik Pandya then stepped in to finish the job, scoring the winning runs for India. Despite Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, and Wanindu Hasaranga taking one wicket each, it was unable to prevent India from winning.

Brief Scores:

Sri Lanka 161/9 in 20 overs (Kusal Perera 53, Pathum Nissanka 32; Ravi Bishnoi 3-26, Hardik Pandya 2-23, Arshdeep Singh 2-24, Axar Patel 2-30) lost to India 81/3 in 6.3 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal 30, Suryakumar Yadav 26, Hardik Pandya 22 not out; Maheesh Theekshana 1-16) by seven wickets (DLS method).

Manu Bhaker made history on Sunday when she became the first Indian woman to win an Olympic medal in shooting in Paris. She earned a bronze medal in the 10m Air Pistol event, capping India’s 12-year wait for an Olympic medal in shooting.

After rewriting history, Manu dedicated her medal to the nation and stated that it is “for all” while discussing her preparation for the final.

PM Modi took to X, formerly Twitter, to congratulate Bhaker on becoming the first woman to win a medal in the shooting competition.. “A historic medal! Well done, @realmanubhaker, for winning India’s FIRST medal at #ParisOlympics2024! Congrats for the Bronze,” Modi said in a post on X.

“This success is even more special as she becomes the first woman to win a medal in shooting for India. An incredible achievement!” PM Modi added.

“I was looking forward to the finals as soon as the qualification round was complete, and I was like, ‘I didn’t know how things were going to go. I’ve worked so hard, and I’m not sure what will happen to me tomorrow. How difficult will it be tomorrow? Because I know everyone from India is here, and I’m overjoyed that so many people came to cheer for me. This medal is for everyone, not just me,” Manu said after winning the medal.

“It’s a teamwork always. And I’m really grateful that I was the medium to win this medal for India,” she added.

“To be honest, I wish India wins as many medals as possible since we have worked so hard to get this far. It is only in the present moment that we must exert all of our efforts while leaving the results to God. I don’t see it as an opportunity or anything. It’s as if India hasn’t won many medals yet. It’s a great sensation. I can’t convey how amazing I feel, but I still have a lot of matches to shoot. I’ll have another tomorrow, and then another the next day,” the shooter said.

Manu also praised her family, friends, and coach Jaspal Rana for their support throughout her journey. In her first reaction following her first victory, Manu Bhaker stated that having a strong belief in herself helped her pursue her objectives.

“Thank you so much for sticking with me during my difficult times; I truly owe it to all of you that I am standing here strong. I try my hardest in every single event, putting out my best effort every time since you make my life so easy. It’s not only the people. It’s not only my family and friends, but also my coach. Jaspal Sir..,” she concluded.

“I put in a lot of effort. This is a bronze medal, but I’m glad I might have won one for my nation. I read a lot of the Gita. “As Lord Krishna says, focus on karma, not the outcome of karma,” Bhaker told the reporters after earning the bronze medal.

“After Tokyo, I was disappointed, but I came back stronger. When asked what her strong performance in Paris meant for her, she answered, “Let the past be the past.”

Harshitha Samarawickrama hit 69 not out after captain Chamari Athapaththu hit a brilliant half-century (61 off 43) to help Sri Lanka Women defeat seven-time champions Indian Women by eight wickets in the final to win their first Women’s Asia Cup title on Sunday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

After India reached 165/6 with to a half-century by opener Smriti Mandhana (60 off 47) and a cameo by Richa Ghosh (30 off 14), the hosts raced to 167/2 in 18.4 overs thanks to excellent efforts by Samarawickrama and Athapaththu.

Sri Lanka’s run chase began on a shaky note as Vishmi Gunaratne was run out early. However, the veteran Chamari Athapaththu and Harshitha Samarawickrama kept the ship afloat with an important 87-run partnership for the second wicket. Athapaththu, who scored over 300 runs in the competition, delivered a captain’s knock, hitting her half-century in just 32 balls. Her aggressive innings of 61 off 43 balls, which featured nine fours and two sixes, paved the way for the victorious chase.

Deepti Sharma gave India the lead by bowling Athapaththu around her legs, but the Sri Lankan captain had already established the tone for the game. With 72 runs needed from the last eight overs, Harshitha took charge, scoring an unbroken 69-run knock to lead Sri Lanka to victory. Her cool under pressure was matched by Kavisha Dilhari, who scored 30 off 16 balls to help the hosts reach the mark comfortably with eight balls remaining.

India opted to bat first and struck a good 165/6 in their 20 overs. Smriti Mandhana led the way with a stunning knock of 60 off 47 balls, including 10 fours. Despite setbacks in the middle order, where Uma Chetry and Harmanpreet Kaur failed to capitalize, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh ensured India maintained momentum. Rodrigues scored 29 off 16 balls, while Ghosh’s explosive 30 off 14 balls provided the necessary late surge.

Among the Sri Lankan bowlers, Kavisha Dilhari stood out with figures of 4-0-36-2. Udeshika Prabodhani, Sachini Nisansala, and Chamari Athapaththu all took wickets, keeping India’s formidable batting order under check.

Brief Scores:

India Women 165/6 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhan 60, Richa Ghosh 30; Kavisha Dilhari 2-36, Sachini Nisansala 1-20) lost to Sri Lanka Women 167/2 in 18.4 overs (Harshitha Samarawickrama 69 not out, Chamari Athapaththu 61; Deepti Sharma 1-30) by eight wickets.

The success story of Raghav Juyal is all about “thodi si mehnat, thoda sa ashirwad.” The “king of slow motion,” Raghav Juyal, rose to prominence not only for his appearances on dance reality shows but also for his impressive acting abilities. He attributes his success to his dedication as well as the blessings and assistance of those around him. Subsequent to charming crowds with his negative job in the film ‘Kill’, Raghav is currently good to go to play a cop in ‘Gyaarah.’

Kritika Kamra, who has appeared in shows like “Kitani Mohabbat Hai” and “Kuch Toh Log Kahenge” and the web series “Tandav,” will play a police officer in the show “Gyaarah Gyaarah.” She described her participation in this show as “a dream come true.”

On the premiere of the series “Gyaarah Gyaarah” took place in Mumbai. Raghav Juyal, Kritika Kamra, Guneet Monga, Dhairya Karwa, and director Umesh Bist attended. Kritika was questioned about her belief in the magic of 11:11 at the press conference, to which she responded, “I believe in it now.” For me, being a part of this show and being here is a dream come true. A wish has been realized as I sit here among such talented people. Coming from where I was, I never would have imagined becoming an actor and being able to do all of this and collaborate with such amazing people from whom I am learning so much. It feels really mysterious.”

Raghav was asked at the press conference, “Thodi si mehnat, thoda sa ashirwad,” how he manages to keep everything in order. It is, in my opinion, the result of a little bit of luck and a little bit of hard work. In addition, I am blessed to have had the support of some amazing people in my life. I consider this is going on a direct result of that.”

“After portraying a morally dubious gangster-like character, I was drawn to playing an upright cop,” Kritika said about her decision to accept the role. The opportunity to learn from talented people was equally important to me. The charming walkie-talkie second in the content enamored me. I was drawn to this position due to the combination of these factors.” A walkie-talkie that comes to life every day at 11:11 p.m. connects two police officers across time in “Gyaarah Gyaarah.” The world around them is forever altered as the two collaborate to solve cases.

“I don’t believe in dwelling on the past,” Raghav added when asked what changes he would make if he could go back in time. I live in the now and try to be present in everything. Also, I wouldn’t want to change anything that has happened to me in the past because everything that is happening to me right now is because of my experiences in the past.

“Gyaarah Gyaarah,” directed by Umesh Bist, was co-written by Puja Banerjee and Sunjoy Shekhar. It is bankrolled by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Achin Jain. Featuring Raghav Juyal, Kritika Kamra and Dhairya Karwa, it will deliver on Zee5 on August 9.

Neeraj Chopra’s first Olympic gold medal in athletics from Tokyo 2020 is the one major difference that has occurred: athletes now dare to dream and, more crucially, are confidence in their ability to win them. Chopra’s gold medal in the men’s javelin throw, the first ever won by an Indian athlete in the Olympics, spurred other athletes to start aiming high, which led to the transformation of Indian athletics.

With a renewed sense of self-assurance, Indian athletes will head to the Olympic Games in Paris with the goal of building on the success of Chopra’s maiden gold medal and winning additional medals to realize their objective of making their 1.4 billion-person nation a formidable force in the world of athletics.

Many people are likely to write off Indian athletes’ aspirations to dominate track and field events at the highest level as unrealistic, given that they have only won one gold medal in more than 100 years of Olympic competition – the two silver medals won by Englishman Norman Pritchard in 1900 in Paris are the only medals that Indian athletes have won.

Adille Sumariwalla and other supporters of Indian athletics, however, contend that the country has advanced significantly in athletics since Tokyo. This was never more evident than in the 2023 World Championship in Budapest, where three Indians were among the top 10 in the men’s javelin throw. Additionally, it’s clear from the fact that the athletics team is the largest in the Indian Contingent.

According to Sumariwalla, the Indian team would perform with noticeable and noticeable progress even if they don’t take home any medals from the Olympics in Paris. There will be the greatest number of athletes representing the nation at the quadrennial Games -29 – at the Olympic Games in Paris.

And leading India’s campaign in Paris will be none other than Neeraj Chopra, who is expected to win both the gold and silver medals at the Olympics. Chopra has won gold in the Diamond League Final in 2023, silver and gold in the World Championships, and gold in the Asian Games in Hangzhou since the Tokyo Olympics.

However, the 26-year-old Chopra has also battled injuries that have slowed his development and forced him to bide his time till the moment he would surpass the 90-meter mark. Chopra threw his season’s best of 88.88 meters in Hangzhou, China, in October 2023, after setting a personal best of 89.94 meters in Stockholm in 2022. After recovering from a minor illness, he traveled to Paris and competed solely in the Paavo Nurmi Games 2024 in Turku, Finland, where he took home the gold with a moderate throw of 85.97 meters.

In addition to Chopra, Kishore Kumar Jena will be a big hope for India in the men’s javelin throw. With a personal best of 87.54 meters, the athlete from Odisha finished second behind Chopra in Hangzhou, earning a silver medal.

Along with Asian record-holder Tajinderpal Singh Toor, the shot putter, and the men’s 4x400m relay team, who had given the United States a run for their money in the heats at the World Relays 2024 in the Bahamas, Avinash Sable, the national record holder in men’s 3000m steeplechase, is another athlete from whom the nation has high hopes.

Given that four race walkers – two in each of the men’s and women’s categories—have qualified for both the men’s and women’s divisions, India is also anticipating strong results from these athletes.

German tennis player Angelique Kerber, a three-time Grand Slam victor and silver medallist at the Rio Olympics, has announced that Paris 2024 will be her final professional match.

The 36-year-old German is expected to participate in the Paris Games’ women’s singles and doubles events, where she will partner with Laura Siegemund. In 2023, Kerber will compete in her first Games following the birth of her daughter.

“The finish line. Before the @Olympics begin, I can already say that I will never forget #Paris2024, because it will be my last professional tournament as a tennis player. And whereas this might actually be the right decision, it will never feel that way. Simply because I love the sport with all my heart and I’m thankful for the memories and opportunities it has given me,” Kerber wrote in an Instagram post.

“The Olympics, I’ve participated in so far, have been more than just competitions as they represent different chapters of my life as a tennis player: the climb, the peak… and now, the finish line.

“The Olympics in #London2012 came at a time, when I had my breakthrough season on the tour. I was climbing the rankings steadily and every win helped me overcome my doubts & strengthened my self-belief. It all felt like new beginnings and I was carried by excitement to new heights. The year before, in 2011, I had almost turned my back on tennis and given up on my childhood dreams,” she further wrote.

“When I arrived at the Olympics in #Rio2016, I had just won my first Grand Slam title in Australia at the beginning of the year. My silver medal run was embedded in a rush of emotions that led to my second Grand Slam title in New York and the top of the rankings. The descent in the following year was hurtful, but I learned my lesson and Wimbledon 2018 was my biggest reward,” the post read.

“And now: #Paris2024 will mark the finish line of the most incredible journey I could have ever dreamed of growing up with a racket in my hand. There are many more things I want to say and people to thank, which I will do once I completed my last match…but for now, I will take the time and soak up every second of this final episode on court. Thank you all for your support – it means the world to me,” It came to an end.

On Thursday, the draws for the tennis competitions at the 2024 Olympics will be made.

Here in Powai, the whole ensemble of the celebrity-led program ‘Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment’ got together for a photo call, showcasing a blend of humorous charm, culinary pandemonium, and star magnetism.

The concept of the show is as deliciously fun as it gets: six celebrity duos, some of them are couples, are paired up against one another in front of a kitchen backdrop, each with a distinct dynamic.

These characters, whose culinary abilities range from amateur to nonexistent, and whose comedy timing is flawless, promise to treat the senses to a feast, perhaps alleviating some of the heat wave’s intensity.

Among the well-known pairs scheduled to appear on the show are Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah. Their humor and antics are sure to make audiences laugh out loud.

Krushna told the media in an open interview that “none of us can cook. Kashmera and I are not good cooks. It’s going to be enjoyable.” With equal parts zeal and ineptitude, their hilarious chemistry promises to bring even more spice to the mix as they maneuver around the kitchen.

However, the giggling doesn’t end there. As each celebrity pair contributes their unique taste to the table, viewers can anticipate an unparalleled gastronomic experience. This show promises to offer a novel twist on the conventional cooking show model by transforming the kitchen into a venue for comedy and fun.

In a particular episode, Nia Sharma, dressed as Amitabh Bachchan, saves Sudesh Lehri when he forgets the key ingredients for his recipe. Nia Sharma brings out her inner Kajol and asks the other cooking stations for assistance.

Amidst all of this, Krushna Abhishek, dressed as Dharmendra from “Dharam Veer,” arrives and proceeds to tease the celebrities with his trademark humor before forcing them to dance to the famous “Jamaal Jamaaloo.”

Watch as these chefs create everything from pani-puri and chaat to hand-tossed pizzas with inventive titles inspired by Bollywood cuisine, promising a culinary delight for the spectators.

A touch of regal elegance is added to the cooking routine as celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi regales the Laughter Chefs with stories of his training days at the Nawab’s home in Hyderabad.

The cooks are tasked with preparing shahi pulav, shahi veg korma, and shahi phal barfi, giving the food a royal twist.

As Sudesh and Rahul Vaidya engage in a roasting fight that leaves no competitor unharmed, a qawwali clash takes center stage.

Just when you thought things couldn’t get any weirder, Rahul starts singing “Kajra Mohabbat Wala” in the kitchen, much to Aly Goni’s dismay. This sparks a hilarious fight.

Colors broadcasts “Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment.”

Actor Sidharth Malhotra posted photos of himself and his “partner in crime,” Kiara Advani, during Wednesday’s Wimbledon 2024 quarterfinals in London. He described the event as unique and weird.

Sidharth posted a plethora of images of himself and his spouse on Instagram, both of whom exuded easy style.

The actor may be seen in one selfie with the Center Court at Wimbledon in the background.

The actor is seen savoring some treats during high tea in the final picture.

“A memorable day! In 2024, I went to Wimbledon with my accomplice Kiara Advani and witnessed some amazing tennis and sportsmanship. It was strange and amazing to witness Wimbledon’s spirit in person from center court, he captioned the photo.

In 2020, Sidharth and Kiara reportedly began dating, but they never acknowledged or refuted the reports. In 2023, after three years of courtship, they tied the knot in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Regarding Sidharth’s career, the actor, who debuted in 2012 alongside Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt in Karan Johar’s smash hit “Student of the Year,” was most recently seen in the action thriller “Yodha,” which was helmed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha. Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna are also featured in the movie.

Kiara, his spouse and “partner in crime,” will next be seen with Ram Charan in S. Shankar’s political action thriller “Game Changer.” She will also feature with NTR Jr. and Hrithik Roshan in “War 2.”