NEW DELHI: The National Family Health Survey-6 (2023-24) has shown that participation of married women in household decision-making has increased over the years, with data revealing that 89% were involved in decisions about their own healthcare, major household purchases and visits to family and relatives.The participation of married women (15-49 years) in these three household…
Amazon’s UK chief has said young people should not be blamed for rising unemployment levels, arguing the education system is failing to prepare them for work.John Boumphrey, Amazon’s UK country manager, said businesses across the country were struggling to recruit workers with the skills they need despite nearly a million young people in Britain being…
Artwork by Rama Duwaji, published in February by Slow Factory alongside an essay by Diana Islayih on a Gaza displacement camp, has triggered political backlash in New York City and raised questions for Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office.The illustration depicted the face of a woman drawn in black and white, with full eyebrows scrunched above a…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said India stands “on the brink of making history” as the long-pending women’s reservation in legislatures moves closer to implementation, asserting that the reform will deepen democracy and accelerate women-led development.Addressing the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ in Delhi, PM Modi said the proposed legislation reflects a collective…
When eyeing a predator, horses keep a poker face as their hearts race Horses have a hidden poker face when they face danger, hiding severe internal stress from their handlers even as their hearts beat at extremely high speeds.A study from The Ohio State University found that horses can instantly recognise a predator just by…
Laura Loomer accused George Farmer, husband of Candace Owens, of serious misconduct in a viral post, including alleged DUI incidents. The claims, which remain unverified, quickly gained attention online and intensified ongoing tensions between Loomer and Owens. While Loomer cited documents to support her allegations, Owens has not publicly responded to the specific claims so…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed on a visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, reinforcing India’s Act East Policy.During his six-day visit to the three countries, the Prime Minister is expected to advance India’s “MAHASAGAR” vision and deepen the country’s commitment to a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.“My visit to Indonesia…
NEW DELHI: India is set to host a major global athletics event, as the state of Odisha will stage the World Indoor Athletics Championships in 2028. The announcement was made by World Athletics president Sebastian Coe, marking a big moment for the country as it continues to grow its presence in international sports. This will…
For most people, water is harmless, even comforting. It cools the body on hot days, washes away dirt, and makes up nearly 60 percent of the human body itself. But for a tiny number of people around the world, contact with water can trigger painful, itchy hives within minutes. The condition, known as Aquagenic urticaria,…
Do you ever find yourself pondering the volume of the sun? On the surface, it seems like a rather odd thing to think about because space doesn’t produce any sound waves that we can hear. However, there’s actually quite a bit of evidence that shows the sun isn’t as silent as one might expect. Studies…