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A British zoologist was denied an entomology job because she was a woman; in 1945, at just 24, she went alone to a landlocked African nation and helped transform the study of tropical tilapia, one of the world’s most consumed fishRosemary Lowe-McConnell's journey into ichthyology began when she was rejected for an entomology job, leading her to study Malawi's freshwa...- Saving face, from the sun: China's facekini boom isn't just about fair skinAcross various regions in Asia, especially in China, a cultural affinity for lighter skin tones remains prevalent. Women are adopting facek...
- Psychology explains why some women stick to one perfume for years - How a 'signature scent' becomes part of identity and memoryA signature fragrance often evolves into a key aspect of one's identity. Over time, this scent transforms into a personal brand, woven deep...
- Nike co-founder Phil Knight and wife Penny, worth $25 billion, have donated over $9 billion in two decades. Now they’re giving $1.1 billion for Oregon’s first women’s hospitalPhil Knight, the co-founder of Nike, alongside his wife Penny, has made an extraordinary donation of $1.1 billion to launch Oregon's inaugu...
- His kerosene stove pump broke and he went hungry, then this UP mechanic invented a pumpless stoveUttar Pradesh mechanic Sameerul Hasan Liyaqati, popularly known as “Lalla Mistri”, developed a pumpless kerosene stove after a broken air p...
- In 2022, Mattel sent two Barbie dolls to the ISS for Mission DreamStar, and their filmed trip became part of a STEM video seriesIn 2022, two Barbie dolls took a stellar trip to the International Space Station as part of the exciting Mission DreamStar. These dolls, be...
- Quote of the day by Seneca: 'Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones.' Life lessons from inspiring quote on mindful moderation, reckless indulgence, peace, discipline, self-control, foresight and happinessQuote of the day by Seneca, “Enjoy present pleasures in such a way as not to injure future ones,” focuses on moderation, self-control and f...
- Assume leadership, put nation first, FM Sitharaman tells Gen Z, Gen AlphaFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged young graduates to prioritize national interests in leadership roles. She highlighted India's eco...
- Who was Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha? Meet India's first woman engineer who broke gender barriers in a male-dominated fieldIn 1943, Ayyalasomayajula Lalitha shattered societal norms by becoming India's first woman engineer. Overcoming personal loss, she delved i...
- Your morning tea or coffee may seem harmless, but drinking it extremely hot could carry an unexpected cancer risk, new research involving nearly 1 million adults suggestsRecent findings reveal that consuming extremely hot beverages may increase the likelihood of developing esophageal cancer. A comprehensive ...
- Marie Curie's inspiring quote about science: 'My experiments proved that the radiation of...' explains why patience, precision, evidence and experiment can lead to major discoveriesMarie Curie quote today: Marie Curie's words highlight scientific discovery through patient observation and testing. Her experiments proved...
- Psychology says the first 10 minutes of a date can shape how attracted you feel to someone - Here’s whyFirst encounters, though brief, are powerful indicators of future romantic attraction. It's the perceived similarities, not necessarily the...
- BRICS 2026: PM Modi flags tech, critical minerals weaponisationPrime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned against using technology and critical minerals for advantage. He emphasized that a cooperative appro...
- Psychology says women with 10-step skincare routines may be doing more than caring for their skinA 10-step skincare routine can serve different psychological purposes, from self-care and personal identity to habit, enjoyment and a sense...
- Reframe 2026 by Breakthrough puts gender norms at the centre of India’s workforce conversationBreakthrough’s three-day summit in New Delhi brought together 70+ speakers and 400+ attendees to explore what it will take for women to ent...
- Ambani calls upon India Inc to collectively launch ecosystem that supports working womenMukesh Ambani, at the Hindi launch of Arundhati Bhattacharya's memoir "Indomitable," called on corporate India to build a stronger support ...
- Asian Games: India won a record 107 medals at Hangzhou. Can the 2026 contingent go beyond that?India aims to build on its Hangzhou success at the upcoming Asian Games. Several new medal contenders have emerged, showcasing India's grow...
- Seven top Bollywood actors stayed in Delhi University (DU) hostels during college: Amitabh Bachchan to Archana Puran Singh to Imtiaz AliDelhi University hostels have been an important part of the college years of several Bollywood stars. Amitabh Bachchan fondly remembers his...
- Cancer cases worldwide could rise nearly 70% by 2050, new study finds; Every 5th person on the globe may develop cancer in their lifetime - Researchers explain why there is still hopeAccording to estimates, global cancer cases could rise by an alarming 67 percent by 2050. Research indicates that nearly half of cancer-rel...
- Melinda French Gates’ NASA connection: How her aerospace engineer father, Apollo missions and women in STEM shaped her journey in tech and philanthropyMelinda French Gates’ childhood was shaped by her father Raymond Joseph French Jr.’s aerospace career during the NASA Apollo era. Her fathe...
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