Author: Rahul M

Despite the growing focus on mental health, maternal mental well-being, particularly postpartum depression, remains one of the most overlooked areas in healthcare and workplaces. As women continue to break barriers and balance multiple roles, the emotional and psychological weight of motherhood often goes unseen, underestimated, and unaddressed. Dr. Vikram Vora, Medical Director at International SOS, emphasizes, “The emotional wellbeing of new mothers is not just a personal concern; it is a public health priority that demands systemic attention.” Throughout history, women’s roles have expanded under pressure during industrialization, global conflicts, and now, in the drive for gender equality. Yet the…

New Delhi: Over three years after initially declining to participate in the Centre’s flagship PM-SHRI scheme, the Kerala government has now signed a memorandum of understanding with the Union Ministry of Education—a key requirement for implementing the scheme by adopting NEP 2020. The ministry Friday described the agreement as a “major milestone”.The Kerala government changed its stance after the Centre stopped the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) funds of states that refused to participate in the PM-SHRI or Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India scheme. The SSA is the Centre’s flagship universal education programme, which supports states in improving access and quality…

In January last year, the disappearance of a school teacher shocked Melukote, a peaceful and serene temple town in Karnataka’s Mandya district. Deepika Lokesh, a 28-year-old teacher, finished work by noon and left school—but never returned home. The frantic search for her whereabouts and the police investigation that followed uncovered a tale of infidelity, an Instagram friendship, and a cruel murder.January 20, 2024. For Deepika, a teacher at SET Public School, the day began like any other. She left home on her scooter and headed to school. After finishing work by noon, Deepika left school as usual, but failed to…

The Karnataka High Court Friday directed the state to hold a meeting on October 28 with the organisers of the route march that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has proposed to hold in Chittapur, and for which it has filed a revised application. The direction was issued by the single-judge bench of Justice M G S Kamal. As previously reported by The Indian Express, the high court had previously directed the RSS to file a fresh application for the march with the district administration of Kalaburagi. RSS activist Ashok Patil had moved the high court after the Chittapur tahsildar denied…

Producers: Bourn Films, Savika Enterprises, BN Swamy, Direction: Raj Vijay, Cinematography: K Madhusudhan, Music: Sak Shakthi, Cast: Gopala Krishna Deshpande, Balaji Manohar, RK Vikki, Vishwanath Mandalika, Shiva Manju, Dimpy Padya, and others Cinema has no boundaries when it comes to the choice of subjects. In the 21st century, filmmaking has evolved immensely — both in style and in the courage to explore complex human emotions and mental states. Green is one such Kannada film that dares to challenge the human mind and push the boundaries of conventional storytelling. Directed by Raj Vijay, Green delves into the world of hallucination and…

Venezuelan Defence Ministry says it rejects any US-subservient government Caracas, Oct 25 (IANS) Venezuela’s armed forces will not accept any government subservient to the United States, Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez said during a visit to a military hospital in the capital Caracas. “The Bolivarian National Armed Forces will not allow a government that is kneeling, enslaved, or submissive to US interests,” Padrino Lopez said on Friday (local time), according to state broadcaster Venezolana de Television. He urged Venezuelans to remember that some opposition leaders have previously called for foreign intervention and sanctions against the country, reports Xinhua news agency.…

Brazil voices concern over US threats against Venezuela Rio De Janeiro, Oct 25 (IANS) The Chief Advisor to the President of Brazil voiced deep concern over growing US threats of military action against Venezuela. In an interview with local outlet Metropoles, Celso Amorim dismissed attempts to link Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to terrorism. “You may like him or not, but Maduro is not a sponsor of terrorism,” he said on Friday (local time). Amorim warned that the deployment of US forces near Venezuela and the authorisation of covert CIA operations by US President Donald Trump have heightened tensions in the…

India’s reform trajectory highlighted at 7th Bund Summit in Shanghai Beijing, Oct 25 (IANS) At the 7th Bund Summit in Shanghai on Saturday, India Day was celebrated, highlighting the country’s development and reform path as well as technological advancement with an emphasis on the needs of the Global South. The event was attended by Indian Consul General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur alongside Suman Bery, Vice Chairperson, NITI Aayog, and world leaders from industry, financial services, technology and education sectors. The green transition, which is currently underway in India, and climate-equity financing, keeping in mind the interests of the Global South,…

Europe steps up sanctions on Russia, provides more support for Ukraine London, Oct 25 (IANS) European leaders and NATO’s chief vowed to step up sanctions on Russia and accelerate the delivery of long-range strike and air defence weapons to Ukraine following a “Coalition of the Willing” meeting in London. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other European leaders held a joint press conference after the meeting, saying the coalition aims to gradually phase out Russian oil and gas from the global market and channel frozen Russian assets into funding Ukraine’s reconstruction. Starmer said Britain had taken the lead in fully…

India should remain vigilant after Myanmar’s crackdown on cyber scam hubs New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Amid the massive crackdown on cybercriminals in Myanmar, India needs to remain vigilant about numerous cyber scam centres in China-Myanmar border areas that target its citizens, according to a report. The scam hubs in Kayin State, the Wa region, and the China-Myanmar border areas, where the central government’s reach is limited, lure victims with fake online job postings, confiscate passports, and force them to conduct fraudulent cryptocurrency and romance scams targeting victims worldwide, according to the report in India Narrative “New Delhi, Beijing, and…