The Assam government has declared two days of special casual leave, November 14th and 15th, 2025, for its employees under the ‘Matri Pitri Vandana’ scheme. This initiative, announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, allows state government employees to spend quality time with their parents and parents-in-law.
The Chief Minister extended his greetings to everyone on this auspicious occasion and highlighted the role of Matru Shakti and Nari Shakti in instilling new inspiration.
AIIMS Raipur Executive Director Lt Gen (Dr) Ashok Jindal emphasized that healthcare requires addressing social, emotional, and economic factors, with medical social workers bridging patient and medical teams for holistic care. Speaking at a national conference, he highlighted their role in connecting patients to welfare schemes and underscored the importance of empathy and social responsibility…
Indian rowers achieved significant success at the Asian Rowing Championships, securing two gold and two silver medals. Notably, the women’s lightweight pair clinched a silver, marking India’s first women’s medal in two decades. The men’s quadruple sculls and lightweight double sculls teams both earned gold, while the men’s eights secured a silver.
Day 3 of the Lord’s Test witnessed high drama as India’s Shubman Gill confronted England’s Zak Crawley, fueled by frustration over time-wasting tactics before stumps. Gill’s aggressive reaction, including heated words picked up by the stump mic, ignited the match.
India’s workforce is undergoing a decisive shift as long-standing gender boundaries in employment begin to dissolve. New WorkIndia data shows women entering high-skill, male-dominated sectors at record rates, while men move into roles once labelled feminine. These trends mark a deeper, long-running rebellion against occupational stereotypes, signalling a labour market where talent, not gender, is…
Anupama Parameswaran’s film ‘Lockdown’, a woman-centric drama based on true events, has received a U/A certificate but its release has been postponed for the second time. The December 5th release was cancelled due to Cyclone Ditwah’s impact on Chennai, prioritizing audience and staff safety. The new release date is yet to be announced.
Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion, after nearly a decade of dating, celebrated their love with a beautiful lakeside wedding in Idaho on September 7, 2025. The model, known for her work with major fashion houses and appearances in Vogue, has been a supportive partner to Patrick throughout his acting career.
Amritpal Singh, a 23-year-old Punjab farmer, has been sentenced by a Pakistani court in Chunian after inadvertently crossing into Pakistan. He received a one-month prison term for each of two offenses and a fine of Rs 50,000 for each. Failure to pay the fines will result in an additional 15 days of imprisonment per offense.
Taylor Swift, the beloved pop star, took a bold step in sharing her journey with disordered eating, shedding light on the unseen struggles driven by societal norms and relentless media portrayal. By shifting her focus towards wellness and resilience instead of unattainable perfection, she successfully navigated her recovery.
