"Whereas before I used to go and do a weekly food shop, I probably haven't done that huge big once-a-week food shop in a year-and-a-half — I just go and buy little bits of what we need, which is different to before." … [Read more...] about Redundancy and job insecurity are growing and it’s a problem for the economy at large
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Yash Aradhya first motorsports person to win PM Bal Puraskar
NEW DELHI: Bengalurus Yash Aradhya on Wednesday became the first Indian motorsports star to win the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar Award. Yash received the award at a ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan from President Ram Nath Kovind. The 17-year-old, who has been scorching race tracks ever since he turned nine, has 13 Championship wins, including over 65 podium finishes and 12 awards, to his credit. The Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puruskar is India's highest civilian honour bestowed upon exceptional students from various fields under the age of 18. Yash, along with the 49 other talented kids who have been hand-picked by a panel set up by the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, will also meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi before they take part in the Republic Day Parade on January 26. "I thank the Government of India for considering me worthy of this award and humbly accept it. It is a great honour to receive the award from the Honourable President of … [Read more...] about Yash Aradhya first motorsports person to win PM Bal Puraskar
New treatment for wombats with mange could be a game-changer
"We're learning more and more all the time and obviously there's a lot more to understand the impacts of mange on the populations around the state and on the mainland, but we're certainly making a huge start," Dr Gales said. … [Read more...] about New treatment for wombats with mange could be a game-changer
After #MeToo, Harvey Weinstein’s trial set to open in New York
Though dozens of women have accused Weinstein of sexually harassing or assaulting them over the years, his New York trial involves just a pair of allegations- that he raped a woman in a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 and sexually assaulted a different woman in 2006. … [Read more...] about After #MeToo, Harvey Weinstein’s trial set to open in New York
ICC’s woman cricketer of the year Smriti Mandhana talks about pay parity in cricket, says “revenue which we get is through men’s cricket”
“One thing he (coach W V Raman) told first try and play 30 overs in ODIs and 12 overs in T20 and you will end up getting a big score. But to get a big score, you need to be there (at the crease)...it is helpful to work with Raman Sir,” she elaborated. … [Read more...] about ICC’s woman cricketer of the year Smriti Mandhana talks about pay parity in cricket, says “revenue which we get is through men’s cricket”
