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How many people today are inspired by Ramkrishna Paramhansa and Sri Aurbindo asks actor Adil Hussain

Adil Hussain has twice received the prestigious ‘National Film Award’ (Special Jury) in India for his roles in 'Mukti Bhavan' and 'Maj Rati Keteki'.

Why self-care is important for multidimensional well-being

“When I say ‘self-care’ and ‘the right to mental health’, I am not just talking about access to healthcare. It is about recognizing that our well-being is multi-dimensional; the mental, the emotional, and the physical aspects, which are all interconnected."

Pregnant women, bushfire smoke and the impossibility of safety

Research shows pregnant people were framed as “doubly vulnerable” to smoke, due to their own exposure and that of their foetus.

Aiming for sustainable economic development in the midst of growing uncertainties

By Biman Prasad It’s great to be here today amongst you all. I take this opportunity to thank the Asian Development Bank, the ADB-Asian...

The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions

The scope of the A$600 million disability royal commission included school, work, housing, hospitals and the criminal justice system.

Australian universities have dropped in the latest round of global rankings

The top five universities are all in the United Kingdom and United States.

We need urban trees more than ever

Trees with enough water can usually tolerate high temperatures.

What do people think about when they go to sleep?

The good news is there are techniques you can use to change the style and content of your pre-sleep thoughts.

Three activities to help your child think like an artist

Some children will need help but parents should try to be the “guide on the side”.

Is it normal to forget words while speaking?

Word-finding difficulties occur at all ages but they do happen more often as we get older.

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ISIS claims deadly Islamabad bombing amid warnings of extremist blowback

Repeated international warnings that the direct or indirect cultivation of extremist networks — whether for global jihad or against neighbouring India or Afghanistan — would ultimately prove self-destructive for Pakistan are now playing out.

Foreign fishing boats torched as Australia sends hardline border warning

The Border Force says the action reflects a broader surge in enforcement across northern Australia, confirming a 40 per cent increase in the destruction of seized vessels this financial year compared with the same period last year.

School breaks make up more than an hour of the day. Should they be considered part of learning?

Recess and lunch are generally regarded as “breaks” from learning – where children can play or have free time.
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