WLRTFL Climaxes One Day Awareness on Women's Land Rights in Rural MontserradoIt’s been a long time since we’ve had much to celebrate about South Carolina’s battle against the growing national teaching shortage. We’ve had indications of progress — the total number of teachers in our schools has been increasing, just not enough to keep up with the much faster growth in positions, for instance. And this year the Charleston County School District was able to start the fall semester with all its teaching positions filled — a huge triumph for Charleston County's kids but of no use to those in the 45 other counties. SC teacher vacancies are down 35%, but is it a mirage of larger classes and fewer positions? But this year's supply and demand report from Winthrop's Center for Educator Recruitment , Retention and Advancement shows actual progress on the central goal: The number of teacher vacancies dropped for the first time since 2019, and it wasn’t a piddling little drop: S.C. public schools started the 2023 year without a permanent teacher in 1,613 classrooms; this year the number plummeted to 1,043. That’s still 1,043 classrooms with a substitute or else split up and doubled up between other classes, and that's 1,043 classrooms too many. But it’s a significant improvement that we need to celebrate. Editorial: A too-rare moment to celebrate Charleston County Schools' success Now, there are caveats. As The Post and Courier’s Anna Mitchell reports, the total number of teachers actually dropped, but the number of teaching positions dropped significantly more — leading some to question whether the improvement was real. Under different circumstances, we’d be concerned about that. But teaching positions have grown at more than twice the rate of the student population since 2017, with most of the teacher growth coming in 2020 and 2021, when the number of teachers shot up by 6.8 percentage points while student enrollment fell by 1.8 points. That was the COVID blip, when districts had to hire extra teachers to handle the sudden demand for online classes and smaller, socially distanced in-person classes — and got a boatload of federal cash to pay for it. Post-COVID, we’re still trying to find equilibrium, as enrollment grows but at a slowing pace. Even with this year’s decline, we still have fewer students per teacher than before the pandemic. Scoppe: SC law punishes teachers for caring how much they make. It's overdue for a repeal. A lot of teachers considered those ratios too high before the pandemic, but context is key: Teachers who feel like they’re respected and valued aren’t going to leave the profession because there’s one more student in class each period. Give them five more students, and you might have trouble, but if their only complaint is one or even two more students, they’ll stick around, because they’re doing what they feel called to do. The key to keeping teachers in the classroom is making them feel respected — which comes from paying them well, providing them safe and welcoming workplaces, valuing their opinions and just treating them like the professionals they are. Editorial: SC raises are great, but teachers can't unhear lawmakers' competing message After years of bellyaching over not having enough money, our Legislature has finally stepped up on pay, increasing starting teachers’ minimum salaries to $47,000 — up $4,500 this year and nearly $20,000 from a decade ago — on the way to promised $50,000 starting salaries by 2026. But continuing to improve isn’t as simple as continuing to raise pay, although that’s part of the equation. Teachers still have to spend too much time on non-teaching duties, which the Legislature can and should reduce. Teachers still face being barred from teaching if they quit to care for a sick parent or child or move to another city; that must change. They also have to live in a state where our leaders do far too little to push back against claims from activist groups that teachers are trying to indoctrinate children and undermine parents’ values and even abuse children. Editorial: SC teacher shortage has changed. We have to change how we address it. The Legislature can do something about this as well, although it’s not as easy: Legislators can speak up loudly and forcefully in defense of the profession and the professionals, they can denounce unfounded attacks, and they can stop supporting legislation that buys into these claims and makes it more difficult for teachers to do their jobs. If they don’t, this year’s good news likely will turn into a one-year anomaly. Click here for more opinion content from The Post and Courier.Walker 4-8 10-10 18, Banks 6-10 1-3 13, Kinziger 6-12 3-4 18, Pence 1-3 4-4 6, Wolf 3-6 0-0 7, Poindexter 0-3 0-0 0, Boser 0-2 0-0 0, Barnes 1-2 0-0 2, Daugherty 0-2 0-0 0, Norris 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 21-48 18-21 64. Buchanan 3-11 9-11 15, Castro 2-4 3-4 7, Drumgoole 4-9 6-7 16, Hutchinson 1-7 2-2 5, Moss 2-8 3-4 8, Autry 5-7 1-2 16, Hansen 1-2 0-0 3, Jones 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 19-50 24-30 72. Halftime_Illinois St. 29-27. 3-Point Goals_Illinois St. 4-18 (Kinziger 3-6, Wolf 1-3, Banks 0-1, Pence 0-1, Walker 0-1, Boser 0-2, Daugherty 0-2, Poindexter 0-2), George Washington 10-28 (Autry 5-7, Drumgoole 2-5, Hansen 1-1, Hutchinson 1-6, Moss 1-6, Jones 0-1, Buchanan 0-2). Rebounds_Illinois St. 29 (Pence 8), George Washington 28 (Buchanan 10). Assists_Illinois St. 6 (Walker, Banks, Kinziger, Pence, Wolf, Poindexter 1), George Washington 12 (Buchanan, Hutchinson 4). Total Fouls_Illinois St. 24, George Washington 16.The Gunners delivered the statement Champions League victory their manager had demanded to bounce back from a narrow defeat at Inter Milan last time out. Goals from Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Gabriel Magalhaes, Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard got their continental campaign back on track, lifting them to seventh place with 10 points in the new-look 36-team table. It was Arsenal’s biggest away win in the Champions League since beating Inter by the same scoreline in 2003. “For sure, especially against opposition we played at their home who have not lost a game in 18 months – they have been in top form here – so to play with the level, the determination, the purpose and the fluidity we showed today, I am very pleased,” said Arteta. “The team played with so much courage, because they are so good. When I’m watching them live they are so good! They were all exceptional today. It was a big performance, a big win and we are really happy. “The performance was there a few times when we have played big teams. That’s the level that we have to be able to cope and you have to make it happen, and that creates belief.” A memorable victory also ended Sporting’s unbeaten start to the season, a streak of 17 wins and one draw, the vast majority of which prompted Manchester United to prise away head coach Ruben Amorim. The Gunners took the lead after only seven minutes when Martinelli tucked in Jurrien Timber’s cross, and Saka teed up Havertz for a tap-in to double the advantage. Arsenal added a third on the stroke of half-time, Gabriel charging in to head Declan Rice’s corner into the back of the net. To rub salt in the wound, the Brazilian defender mimicked Viktor Gyokeres’ hands-over-his-face goal celebration. That may have wound Sporting up as they came out after the interval meaning business, and they pulled one back after David Raya tipped Hidemasa Morita’s shot behind, with Goncalo Inacio netting at the near post from the corner. But when Martin Odegaard’s darting run into the area was halted by Ousmane Diomande’s foul, Saka tucked away the penalty. Substitute Trossard added the fifth with eight minutes remaining, heading in the rebound after Mikel Merino’s shot was saved. A miserable night for prolific Sporting striker Gyokeres was summed up when his late shot crashed back off the post.
JUDE BELLINGHAM claims he was made "a scapegoat" for England failing to win Euro 2024. The Real Madrid superstar, who faces Liverpool in the Champions League on Wednesday night, opened up on the agony of the Three Lions’ final defeat to Spain in July . Advertisement 3 Jude Bellingham has explained why he felt like he was made a 'scapegoat' at Euro 2024 Credit: PA 3 Bellingham started all seven of England's games at the Euros Credit: Getty Bellingham scored England ’s group stage winner over Serbia before a stunning overhead kick against Slovakia saved them from last-16 humiliation. But the performances of the midfielder and most of his team-mates in Germany were largely disappointing. Bellingham, 21, said: "I felt like I contributed to big moments and, at the end, it felt like the whole world was crumbling down on me after the Euros. That was not a nice feeling. "I felt some of it was a bit harsh on me. I felt like maybe a scapegoat. Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL FIRST RATES Inside plans to expand Arsenal's Emirates including digging UNDER the pitch "When I reviewed the games, I felt my form had been pretty good. "I lost my smile after the Euros when it came to playing for England because I felt I was a mistreated in comparison to what I contributed. I was a little sorry for myself." Bellingham, who won 36 of his 40 England caps under Gareth Southgate, shone in this month’s wins over Greece and Ireland and he made a point of thanking interim boss Lee Carsley as he hit top form. Carsley, who is replaced by Thomas Tuchel in January, brought in a host of new players during his six-game spell. Advertisement Most read in Football SORE POINT Injury-jinxed Rangers star facing fresh sweat as he can't complete B team clash DOUBLE TAKE Fans reckon Celtic cult hero bears uncanny resemblance to Dominik Szoboszlai HISTORY MAKER Ex-Scotland women coach 'lands key role at Prem club' working with MALE stars PLAN BINNED Rangers hero loses appeal to open pub outside Ibrox after rejected plans CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERS 3 Bellingham scored twice at the Euros - against Serbia and an overhead kick against Slovakia Credit: Getty Speaking at Anfield on Tuesday night, Bellingham insisted: "I play my best football when I’m free to roam. "The smile is back now. That camp with a lot of new faces brought out the joy in my game again and you could see that in the two games. Advertisement Moment Jude Bellingham gives Arsenal transfer hope after fan asks him to join Gunners "In general, I had not lost my smile in a Real Madrid shirt. I am annoyed and upset when we lose but it is never a case of being unhappy. "I’m the luckiest lad in the world to play for the biggest club in the world and represent my country. It was more to do with how I was treated at the Euros — but the smile is back." Bellingham also claimed Vinicius Jr should have won the Ballon d’Or ahead of Manchester City’s Rodri . Bellingham, who finished third, said: "That’s nothing on Rodri, he’s a brilliant player... it was just about our season. When we won the Champions League, that was our Ballon d’Or." AdvertisementSwanton Village/Town officials pass on LOT; Legislative change to be 1st on agendaKILLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — American skier Mikaela Shiffrin said she suffered an abrasion on her left hip and that something “stabbed” her when she crashed during her second run of a World Cup giant slalom race Saturday, doing a flip and sliding into the protective fencing. Shiffrin stayed down on the edge of the course for quite some time as the ski patrol attended to her. She was taken off the hill on a sled and waved to the cheering crowd before going to a clinic for evaluation. “Not really too much cause for concern at this point, I just can’t move,” she said later in a video posted on social media . “I have a pretty good abrasion and something stabbed me. ... I’m so sorry to scare everybody. It looks like all scans so far are clear.” She plans to skip the slalom race Sunday, writing on Instagram she will be “cheering from the sideline.” The 29-year-old was leading after the first run of the GS and charging for her 100th World Cup win. She was within sight of the finish line, five gates onto Killington’s steep finish pitch, when she an outside edge. She hit a gate and did a somersault before sliding into another gate. The fencing slowed her momentum as she came to an abrupt stop. Reigning Olympic GS champion Sara Hector of Sweden won in a combined time of 1 minute, 53.08 seconds. Zrinka Ljutic of Croatia was second and Swiss racer Camille Rast took third. The Americans saw Paula Moltzan and Nina O’Brien finish fifth and sixth. “It’s just so sad, of course, to see Mikaela crash like that and skiing so well,” Hector said on the broadcast after her win. “It breaks my heart and everybody else here.” The crash was a surprise for everyone. Shiffrin rarely DNFs — ski racing parlance for “did not finish.” In 274 World Cup starts, she DNF'd only 18 times. The last time she DNF'd in GS was January 2018. Shiffrin also has not suffered any devastating injuries. In her 14-year career, she has rehabbed only two on-hill injuries: a torn medial collateral ligament and bone bruising in her right knee in December 2015 and a sprained MCL and tibiofibular ligament in her left knee after a downhill crash in January 2024. Neither knee injury required surgery, and both times, Shiffrin was back to racing within two months. Saturday was shaping up to be a banner day for Shiffrin, who skied flawlessly in the first run and held a 0.32-second lead as she chased after her 100th World Cup win. Shiffrin, who grew up in both New Hampshire and Colorado and sharpened her skills at nearby Burke Mountain Academy, has long been a fan favorite. Shiffrin is driven not so much by wins but by arcing the perfect run. She has shattered so many records along the way. She passed Lindsey Vonn’s women’s mark of 82 World Cup victories on Jan. 24, 2023, during a giant slalom in Kronplatz, Italy. That March, Shiffrin broke Swedish great Ingemar Stenmark’s Alpine mark for most World Cup wins when she captured her 87th career race. To date, she has earned five overall World Cup titles, two Olympic gold medals — along with a silver — and seven world championships. In other FIS Alpine World Cup news, the Tremblant World Cup — two women’s giant slaloms at Quebec’s Mont-Tremblant scheduled for next weekend — were canceled. Killington got 21 inches of snow on Thanksgiving Day, but Tremblant — five hours north of Killington — had to cancel its races because of a lack of snow. AP Sports Writer Pat Graham in Denver contributed to this report. More AP skiing: https://apnews.com/hub/alpine-skiing
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Fifteen of Ukraine's civilian airports have been damaged since Russia invaded the country in February 2022, Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has been quoted as saying by local media. Ukraine, which the state aviation service says has 20 civilian airports, has been exploring avenues to partially open its airspace. It has been completely closed since the start of the war. Ukrainians who want to fly abroad currently have to go via road or rail to neighbouring countries to catch flights. For those living in the east, the journey out of Ukraine can take a day in itself. "We conducted a risk assessment and determined the needs of the air defence forces to partially open the airspace," local news agency Ukrinform quoted Shmyhal as saying at a transportation conference. "Security issues and the military situation remain key to this decision," he said. Shmyhal added that Russia had attacked Ukraine's port infrastructure nearly 60 times in the last three months, damaging or destroying nearly 300 facilities and 22 civilian vessels. A senior partner at insurance broker Marsh McLennan told Reuters earlier this month that Ukraine could reopen the airport in the western city of Lviv in 2025 if regulators deem it safe and a political decision is made. The Ukrainian military on Saturday reported heavy fighting along the front lines in the eastern Donbas region as Russia continued to launch attacks. Fierce clashes were reported in the key areas of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove, which are the focal point of the Russian advance in eastern Ukraine. A breakthrough would pave the way for the Russian forces to advance towards the strategic cities of Dnipro and Zaporizhzhia. However, Ukrainian military experts say the front in the Donbas region has stabilised after Ukraine deployed reinforcements to the area. In total, the General Staff in Kyiv recorded 153 engagements along the front lines. with DPANoneAndrej Jakimovski hit a layup with 8 seconds left, and Colorado upset No. 2 UConn 73-72 in the consolation bracket of the Maui Invitational on Tuesday in Lahaina, Hawaii. Colorado (5-1) rallied from down 11 in the first half to get the win over the two-time defending national champions Huskies. Jakimovski finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds and Julian Hammond III and Elijah Malone each scored 16 for the Buffaloes, who advanced to the fifth-place game in Maui on Wednesday. Down 72-71, Jakimovski drove the right side of the lane and made a scoop shot as he was falling down. UConn called timeout to set up the final play but Hassan Diarra missed a 3-pointer with 2 seconds left. Liam McNeeley led UConn with 20 points, Solo Ball scored 16 and Diarra finished with 11. The Huskies (4-2) lost two straight for the first time since dropping three in a row from Jan. 11-18, 2023. Colorado trailed by eight at halftime and Diarra hit two 3-pointers early in the second half that made it 46-37. The Buffaloes scored the next 11 points to take a 48-46 lead, their first of the game. Hammond bookended that run with a pair of triples. UConn went back in front 55-52 on Tarris Reed Jr.'s driving layup but Malone's bucket with 8:34 left tied it at 59. McNeeley's hook shot gave the Huskies a 63-60 lead before Jakimovski drained a 3-pointer to tie it again with 5:16 left. Ball hit a 3-pointer and a layup to give UConn a five-point lead but Colorado got within 70-69 on two free throws by Malone with 2:04 left. A putback from Jaylin Stewart made it a three-point game with 1:29 remaining. Malone answered with a layup, Javon Ruffin blocked Diarra's shot and Colorado got an offensive rebound with 24 seconds left to set up the winning basket. McNeeley made his first four shots from deep and had 16 points by intermission to lead the Huskies. Colorado had opportunities to make it a close game by halftime but went just 12-for-19 from the foul line and trailed 40-32. UConn attempted only four free throws in the first half and had five players with two or more fouls, including Reed, who had three. --Field Level Media
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Award-Winning Author Patrick Finegan Releases New Novel - Toys in Babylon 11-25-2024 09:40 PM CET | Leisure, Entertainment, Miscellaneous Press release from: ABNewswire What happens when a quirky language app turns sinister? Murder, mayhem, and AI madness ensue in Toys in Babylon. Patrick Finegan is pleased to announce the release of his new novel, Toys in Babylon: A Language App Parody and Whodunnit, a riotously clever satire and murder mystery. This story takes readers on a madcap journey through the inner workings-and hilarious unraveling-of a wildly successful language-learning app. When the mascot and spokes-bear of a popular language app is found dead, chaos ensues. Was the culprit an ambitious executive, a disillusioned employee, a jilted lover, or perhaps one of the app's cartoon instructors-a charmingly animated AI with more intelligence than expected? Toys in Babylon is a satirical look at the intersection of technology, corporate ambition, and human folly, inspired by a chain novel prompt on a language app fan site. Originally serialized online, the story has been expanded into a definitive novel available in both English and German. Perfect for anyone who has ever learned a new language alongside quirky cartoon characters or questioned the rise of AI, Toys in Babylon delivers biting humor, compelling mystery, and a satirical edge that will resonate with fans of modern tech culture. About the Author Patrick Finegan graduated from Northwestern University and the University of Chicago Law School and Graduate School of Business. With over 30 years of experience in law, corporate finance, and management consulting, Finegan brings sharp wit and keen insight into the absurdities of the modern world. An avid language learner and author of three novels, he lives with his wife and grown daughter and continues to delight readers with his inventive storytelling. Follow Patrick Finegan on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patrick.t.finegan X: https://x.com/pat_finegan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patfinegan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patfinegan Toys in Babylon [ https://amzn.to/4fzpQFE ] is available for purchase at: * Amazon [ https://www.amazon.com/Toys-Babylon-Language-Parody-Whodunit-ebook/dp/B0CYDNGNX2 ] * Barnes & Noble [ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-in-babylon-patrick-finegan/1146194187 ] https://www.amazon.com/Toys-Babylon-Language-Parody-Whodunit-ebook/dp/B0CYDNGNX2 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-in-babylon-patrick-finegan/1146194187 BookBuzz: https://bookbuzz.net/toys-in-babylon-a-language-app-parody-and-whodunnit-by-patrick-finegan/ Media Contact Company Name: BookBuzz Contact Person: Amanda - PR Manager Email:Send Email [ https://www.abnewswire.com/email_contact_us.php?pr=awardwinning-author-patrick-finegan-releases-new-novel-toys-in-babylon ] Phone: 7065098422 City: New York State: NY Country: United States Website: https://www.bookbuzz.net This release was published on openPR.Trailblazing model Dayle Haddon dies from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Carter Welling's 21 points helped Utah Valley defeat West Georgia 77-74 on Tuesday night. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Carter Welling's 21 points helped Utah Valley defeat West Georgia 77-74 on Tuesday night. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? CARROLLTON, Ga. (AP) — Carter Welling’s 21 points helped Utah Valley defeat West Georgia 77-74 on Tuesday night. Welling had 11 rebounds for the Wolverines (4-1). Trevan Leonhardt added 11 points while going 4 of 5 from the field while they also had three steals. Dominick Nelson shot 3 of 11 from the field and 4 of 7 from the free-throw line to finish with 10 points, while adding six rebounds. Shelton Williams-Dryden finished with 18 points for the Wolves (0-7). Kyric Davis added 16 points and four blocks for West Georgia. Malcolm Noel had 14 points. ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. AdvertisementEU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste. Manufacturers are now obliged to fit devices sold in the 27-nation bloc with a USB-C, the port chosen by the European Union as the common standard for charging electronic tools. "Starting today, all new mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, speakers, keyboards and many other electronics sold in the EU will have to be equipped with a USB Type-C charging port," the EU Parliament wrote on social media X. The EU has said the single charger rule will simplify the life of Europeans and slash costs for consumers. By allowing consumers to purchase a new device without a new charger, it will also reduce the mountain of obsolete chargers, the bloc has argued. The law was first approved in 2022 following a tussle with US tech giant Apple. It allowed companies until December 28 this year to adapt. Makers of laptops will have extra time, from early 2026, to also follow suit. Most devices already use these cables, but Apple was more than a little reluctant. The firm said in 2021 that such regulation "stifles innovation", but by September last year it had begun shipping phones with the new port. Makers of electronic consumer items in Europe had agreed on a single charging norm from dozens on the market a decade ago under a voluntary agreement with the European Commission. But Apple, the world's biggest seller of smartphones, refused to abide by it and ditch its Lightning ports. Other manufacturers kept their alternative cables going, meaning there were about half a dozen types knocking around, creating a jumble of cables for consumers. USB-C ports can charge at up to 100 Watts, transfer data up to 40 gigabits per second, and can serve to hook up to external displays. At the time of its approval, the commission said the law was expected to save at least 200 million euros ($208 million) per year and cut more than a thousand tonnes of EU electronic waste every year. "It's time for THE charger," the European Commission wrote on X on Saturday. "It means better-charging technology, reduced e-waste, and less fuss to find the chargers you need." ub/giv
NoneKane Crichlow scored twice in Chelmsford City’s 3-1 win at home to Slough Town in the Vanarama National League South today [November 30]. The Bermuda striker, who came on as a substitute at half-time, made an instant impact, scoring in the 66th minute before adding his second two minutes later. Chelmsford are fifteenth in the table. : ,
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Memorial Controversy: BJP vs Congress over Manmohan Singh's LegacyBollywood fans have been in shock since July 2024, when actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan did not accompany the Bachchans at Anant Ambani’s wedding. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan arrived separately with daughter Aaradhya Bachchan, while husband Abhishek Bachchan chose to accompany his parents Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan, and sister Shweta Bachchan Nanda. Since then, rumours have been rife about the divorce of Aishwarya and Abhishek Bachchan. Adding fuel to the fire was the fact none of the Bachchans wished either Aishwarya or Aaradhya on their birthdays on social media. While Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was born on November 1, 1973, Aaradhya Bachchan was born on November 16, 2011. Amidst the strong rumours of a divorce between the power couple of Bollywood, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has shared a video on Instagram related to violence against women. Let’s take a look. What is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Post About? Although the social media post by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is about street violence against women and how women can and should stand up to it, the timing of the video seems uncanny to some. The former Miss World shared the post inspiring women on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan shared a video representing L'Oréal Paris, which speaks about the ‘Stand Up’ campaign of the beauty brand against street harassment and its training programme for women. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan writes, “On this International Day for the elimination of violence against women, join @lorealparis’s Stand Up against street harassment training program. We’re all worth it. @lorealparis . #WeStandUp”. Aishwarya goes on to deliver an inspiring message in the video, urging women to stand up against street violence and harassment. Aishwarya says, “Street harassment – how do you deal with it? Avoid eye contact? No. Look the problem directly in the eyes. Hold your head high. Feminine and feminist. My body, my worth. Never compromise your worth. Do not doubt yourself. Stand up for your worth. Don’t blame your dress or your lipstick. Street harassment is never your fault.” Aishwarya then puts her hand up to show her support for the Stand Up campaign. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AishwaryaRaiBachchan (@aishwaryaraibachchan_arb) Is Aishwarya Rai Bachchan Divorcing Abhishek Bachchan? The rumours of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan divorcing Abhishek Bachchan are, well, just rumours. Neither party has made an official announcement confirming or refuting the rumours, although there seems to be a clear rift. If anything, Abhishek has praised Aishwarya for being a good mother to their child Aaradhya. In an interview with The Hindu , Abhishek reportedly spoke about the career taking a backseat for two women in his family – mother Jaya Bachchan and wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. "My mother stopped acting when I was born because she wanted to spend time with the children. We never felt the void of Dad not being around. I think at the end of the day after work, you come home at night," said the I Want To Talk actor. The film’s director Shoojit Sircar further spoke about the choice made by Jaya Bachchan to sacrifice her work for her children Shweta Bachchan and Abhishek Bachchan. "In my household,” said Abhishek Bachchan, “I'm lucky I get to go out and make movies but I know that Aishwarya is at home with Aaradhya and I thank her immensely for that but I don't think the kids look at it that way. They don't look at you as a third person, they look at you as the first person." Abhishek Bachchan Opens Up About Wife Aishwarya Rai for the First Time Amidst Divorce Rumours, Praises His Better Half for THIS Reason! Amitabh Bachchan Posts on Rumours About Abhishek and Aishwarya Superstar Amitabh Bachchan has not taken too kindly to the speculations regarding the separation or divorce of his son and daughter-in-law. The Kalki 2898 AD actor reportedly wrote on his blog, “"It takes immense courage conviction and a sincerity to be different and believe in its presence in life... I rarely say much about family, because that is my domain and its privacy is maintained by me...Speculations are speculations... they are speculated untruths, without verifications. Verifications are sought by the seekers to authenticate their business and commercials of the profession they be in... I shall not challenge their desire to be in the profession of their choice... and I shall appreciate their effort in serving society..." ‘Speculated Untruths Without Verification’: Amitabh Bachchan Finally Speaks Out on Divorce Rumours About Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in His Blog. When is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women? November 25 has been marked as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women by the United Nations. The L’Oréal Paris programme 'Stand Up Against Street Harassment' began on Women's Day, March 8, 2020, in partnership with the Right To Be. The Stand Up Against Street Harassment programme works towards training women against street harassment using the 5Ds methodology by Right To Be. We hope these rather inspiring words by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in her video gives hope to millions of women who follow her and look up to her to come out of the clutches of street harassment. (The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Nov 26, 2024 01:40 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com ).President of Ireland leads tributes to former government minister Gemma Hussey