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February 2026

BAFTA-Winning Director Lakshmipriya Devi On Boong

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Lakshmipriya Devi's 'filmmaker
Everyone told me not to make Boong, to do a Hindi film because I’ve worked in the Hindi film industry for so long,
Lakshmipriya Devi's 'filmmaker
I sent the script to my friend [Chalkboard Entertainment’s] Vikesh Bhutani. He budgeted it. The next morning, he called me and asked, 'can I produce it?’
Lakshmipriya Devi's 'filmmaker
He just came up and said, 'I'm the chair of the jury and I was so happy you were selected,
Lakshmipriya Devi's 'filmmaker
Just make it. Just go for it. Don't think that, oh, I don't have an audience. I don't have this. I don't have that. If I thought of that, I would have never made Boong. Too much overthinking kills."
Lakshmipriya Devi's 'filmmaker
We pray for peace to return to Manipur,
Lakshmipriya Devi's 'filmmaker
I always thought, it’s not like I’m asking them to marry me. Maximum they’ll say no, right?"
I felt so in tune with myself. And I used to write a lot, just for myself,
I literally had an outer body experience once in the hall,
I thought that Boong was going to be my first and last film. But if I have a story to tell, I'll make a film,

‘Blood Moon’ Alert: Exact Time Tuesday’s Total Lunar Eclipse Turns Red

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This reddish light comes from all the sunrises and sunsets around Earth’s rim at that moment — sunlight that has skimmed through Earth’s atmosphere and been refracted, or bent, by the atmosphere into the umbra,

Now We See The Real Aston Villa

We are losing the opportunity to win the title in the Premier League, two months ago we were competing with Arsenal and Manchester City, you were asking me about it,
So, so proud of everything we are doing. So, so proud with the players, how we achieved, until now, 39 points, and how we are being ambitious and as well realistic.”

Tourette Syndrome And Tics — What Doctors Want You To Know

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Jerome Liskdr.
Coprolalia is a rare but widely misunderstood symptom of Tourette syndrome that leads to the involuntary expression of socially unacceptable, emotionally charged, and offensive language,
Davidsonthe vitriol
I want to be really clear that the intent behind them is zero,
We deeply understand that these words can cause hurt, but at the same time, it is vital that the public understands a fundamental truth about Tourette syndrome: tics are involuntary,
Ulrick Vieuxdr.
Formal treatment options include behavioral therapies such as habit reversal therapy and comprehensive behavioral intervention for tics,

Coffee And Tea Consumption Associated With Lower Dementia Rates

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Higher intake of tea showed similar associations with these cognitive outcomes.”
The most pronounced associated differences were observed with intake of approximately 2 to 3 cups per day of caffeinated coffee or 1 to 2 cups per day of tea.”

U.S. And Israel Strike Iran—Here’s What Trump Said (Live)

Donald Trumppresident
I say tonight that the hour of your freedom is at hand,