The global travel industry is undergoing a transformation, and at the heart of this change lies a powerful, vibrant, and often overlooked force—the LGBTQIA+ community. Valued at a staggering $331 billion in 2024, the global LGBTQIA+ travel market is expected to soar to $552 billion by 2031. This isn’t just a trend—it’s a movement. And in India, where an estimated 140 million people identify within the LGBTQIA+ spectrum, the opportunity is not...
Science Needs Women: Honoring Excellence Across Continents In a world where innovation shapes the future and knowledge breaks boundaries, it is still rare for women to take center stage in global science conversations. Yet, for 27 years, the L’Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Awards have consistently highlighted and celebrated the extraordinary achievements of women researchers from around the globe. On June 12th, 2025, at the UNESCO headquarters in France, five remarkable scientists were...
Bella DePaulo on Embracing Solo Living as a Lifestyle, Not a Phase Bella DePaulo, a 71-year-old author and social psychologist, has lived alone her entire adult life—and she wouldn’t have it any other way. Known for her bestselling book Single at Heart: The Power, Freedom, and Heart-Filling Joy of Single Life, Bella has become a passionate voice for the joys of solo living. “I love the complete freedom to sleep when I...
For the seventh year in a row, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has frozen the pricing rates for occupational therapy. To add insult to injury, travel reimbursements for therapists have been halved, and physiotherapists are facing a $10 per hour rate cut. Meanwhile, federal politicians have just been awarded a 2.4% pay rise, conveniently aligned with inflation. For those delivering frontline care through the NDIS, the message is loud and clear:...
Looking to invest in timeless elegance while embracing sustainable style? Singapore’s vintage scene is blooming, and nowhere is it more vibrant than in the world of preloved watches and jewellery. These aren’t just accessories — they are time capsules, love stories, and pieces of history, each with a soul of its own. Whether you’re a curious first-timer, a passionate collector, or simply someone in search of that one-of-a-kind statement piece, we’ve rounded...
In a mission that may go down as one of the most defining military actions in Israel’s modern history, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) carried out a complex, long-range airstrike deep into Iranian territory over the weekend. But what stood out just as much as the operation’s scale and precision was the voice of one of its participants — Maj. Shin, a female combat navigator, who has now emerged as a symbol...
The Canadian Council for Indigenous Business (CCIB) has once again stepped up in support of Indigenous women leaders with the launch of its Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship Fund for the sixth consecutive year. This initiative is more than just a grant — it’s a strong step toward economic reconciliation, equity, and representation for Indigenous women in Canada’s entrepreneurial landscape. Breaking Barriers with Funding and Mentorship This year’s fund will award eight Indigenous women...
A Perfect Run Continues in Europe The Indian junior women’s hockey team is making waves in Europe with an unbeaten streak that now extends to four matches. In their penultimate clash of the tour, India pulled off a gritty 2-1 victory over Australia, a team known for its fast-paced, high-pressure game. The match, held during their fourth stop on the European tour, showcased India’s fighting spirit, composure, and tactical maturity, especially when...
A Historic Lift That Changed Everything On May 3, 1975, at the Central YMCA in Chattanooga, Tennessee, a powerful young woman named Jan Todd rewrote history. At just 22 years old, she performed a deadlift that sent ripples across the world of strength sports. Her lift—394.5 pounds—barely surpassed the existing women’s deadlift world record of 392 pounds, a mark set nearly 50 years earlier in France by Jane de Vesley in 1926....
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice, challenging a federal directive issued by Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon. The federal order demands that California schools prohibit transgender girls—biological males—from participating in girls’ and women’s sports. Bonta argues that this demand violates state laws and the rights of transgender students, while Dhillon maintains that the inclusion of males in female sports is unconstitutional and unfair...
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