Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit, receives the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award. The organisation has enrolled over two million girls in school. They support remedial learning for over 2.4 million children. Safeena Husain’s personal experiences inspired her mission. The organisation addresses cultural stereotypes through education. Educate Girls aims to expand its reach to ten million learners.
School van drivers in Manipur halted services and protested rampant extortion by armed groups, disrupting student commutes and causing unannounced holidays. Drivers, facing unbearable demands, stated they have no other recourse. Parents expressed hardship, highlighting the impact of extortion on essential services and the state’s security concerns.
A new study reveals that taking vitamin D2 supplements might surprisingly lower your body’s crucial vitamin D3 levels, essential for immunity and bone health. Researchers suggest D3, derived from sunlight, is far more effective than plant-based D2, which could suppress D3 due to a bodily balancing act. Consumers should prioritize D3 supplements for optimal health…
Chinese zodiac insights offer daily guidance. Rats are urged to connect over correcting, while Oxen can pause for rest. Tigers should learn from discomfort, and Rabbits are advised against fixing masked fears. Dragons should start with ease, Snakes must face issues, and Horses need awareness. Goats should seek clarity, Monkeys practice self-kindness, and Roosters can…
Brad Ingelsby’s ‘Task’ explores the intricate lives of federal agents, gang members, and families in working-class Pennsylvania. Martha Plimpton and Thuso Mbedu discuss Ingelsby’s collaborative approach and the talented cast, including Mark Ruffalo and Fabian Frankel. The series delves into complex characters and moral dilemmas, with early reviews praising its truthful and beautiful visual language.
A live-in relationship turned deadly as a 21-year-old woman, her ex-boyfriend, and his friend allegedly murdered her partner, a UPSC aspirant, in Delhi. They staged the crime as a fire incident to conceal the murder, driven by the victim’s alleged possession of objectionable content. The trio has been arrested.
Matt Frevola and Kevin Holland were involved in controversial fights at UFC Vancouver, with referee Dan Miragliotta making questionable calls. Frevola survived a premature stoppage in his bout, while Holland suffered from a repeated low blow and a questionable restart. Both incidents have led to significant criticism of Miragliotta’s officiating.
During a visit to Welland Academy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer was playfully drawn into the banned “6-7” meme by schoolchildren. Despite a teacher’s reminder of the rule, Starmer joined the gesture, leading to laughter and a humorous social media post about potential detention. The lighthearted moment overshadowed the visit’s original purpose of promoting free school…
Eli Lilly will invest over $1 billion in India to establish new contract manufacturing facilities and a manufacturing and quality hub in Hyderabad. This significant investment aims to strengthen global supply capabilities and leverage India’s skilled talent pool for producing life-changing medicines, reinforcing Hyderabad’s position as a healthcare innovation hub.
