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Woman-Owned Cafe In Indonesia's Ultra-Conservative Sharia Stronghold Shakes Stigma
In what claims to be the only woman-run cafe in the capital of Indonesia's most conservative province, owner Qurrata Ayuni says she and her baristas provide an alternative to rowdy, smoke-filled male haunts.
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World Diabetes Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance & Best Winter Foods
World Diabetes Day 2024: Over the years, WDD has grown into a powerful global movement to combat diabetes-related stigma and challenges. Let's learn more about this day.
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1 In 4 Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD Due To Social Media Influence: Study
While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25 per cent of adults in America suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed.
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World Alzheimer's Day 2024: Theme, History And Symptoms
World Alzheimer's Day, observed annually on September 21st, aims to raise awareness, combat stigma, and advocate for research and support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
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Woman Strangles Newborn To Death While Feeding, Cites Girl Child Stigma
A 28-year-old Delhi woman strangled her newborn daughter to death while breastfeeding her because she was upset over the social stigma of the births of four girl children, police have said
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"Why Retain Caste Names In Schools," High Court Asks Tamil Nadu Government
The Madras High Court on Friday came out strongly against the continued use of caste-based terms in the names of government schools, saying the practice may end up causing stigma to the students.
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Reality Of Pakistani Sex Workers vs Netflix's Glittering Tale 'Heeramandi'
The Netflix hit "Heeramandi" depicts the plush and powerful lives of courtesans in the 1940s, but there is little glamour for modern Pakistani sex workers in the faded red-light district where the series is set.
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Bombay High Court Allows 19-Year-Old Woman To Terminate 25-Week Pregnancy
The Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed a 19-year-old woman to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, which she sought on the grounds of "grave psychological effects" and "social stigma".
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Live-In Relation Still A "Stigma" In Indian Culture: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has said that the live-in relationship is an "imported" philosophy contrary to the general expectations of Indian tenets and that it is still considered a "stigma" in the Indian culture.
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Delhi Court Acquits Man In Child Sex Abuse Case, Says Stigma More Painful Than Jail
The case dates back to 2016 when the victim (12) had alleged that the appellant, her aunt's brother, sexually abused her in her home.
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Who Is Shanti Devi? World-Renowed Godna Painter And Padma Awardee
Shanti Devi Paswan and her husband Shivan Paswan overcame social stigma to become globally recognised Godna painters.
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Kolkata's First Transgender Care Unit Opens
Access to healthcare has been a challenge for the transgender community due to stigma and marginalisation has been a challenge to inclusivity in the healthcare sector in India.
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Removed Congress Made Madhya Pradesh 'Bimaru Rajya' Stigma: Shivraj Chouhan
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday slammed the Congress and said that the party had made Madhya Pradesh a 'Bimaru Rajya' and his government removed that stigma.
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"It's In Our DNA To Explore": NASA Joins Controversial Search For UFOs
NASA on Thursday officially joined the search for UFOs -- but reflecting the stigma attached to the field, the US space agency kept secret for hours the identity of the person heading a new program tracking mystery flying objects.
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A New Name For Obesity To Remove Stigma? Experts Suggest...
Some researchers think the term "obesity" itself is part of the problem, and are calling for a name change to reduce stigma. Theyre proposing "adipose-based chronic disease" instead.
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Woman-Owned Cafe In Indonesia's Ultra-Conservative Sharia Stronghold Shakes Stigma
In what claims to be the only woman-run cafe in the capital of Indonesia's most conservative province, owner Qurrata Ayuni says she and her baristas provide an alternative to rowdy, smoke-filled male haunts.
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World Diabetes Day 2024: Theme, History, Significance & Best Winter Foods
World Diabetes Day 2024: Over the years, WDD has grown into a powerful global movement to combat diabetes-related stigma and challenges. Let's learn more about this day.
-
1 In 4 Adults Suspect Undiagnosed ADHD Due To Social Media Influence: Study
While attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder -- also known as ADHD -- is typically thought of as a childhood condition, a new study on Monday showed that one in four or 25 per cent of adults in America suspect they may have it but is undiagnosed.
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World Alzheimer's Day 2024: Theme, History And Symptoms
World Alzheimer's Day, observed annually on September 21st, aims to raise awareness, combat stigma, and advocate for research and support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.
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Woman Strangles Newborn To Death While Feeding, Cites Girl Child Stigma
A 28-year-old Delhi woman strangled her newborn daughter to death while breastfeeding her because she was upset over the social stigma of the births of four girl children, police have said
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"Why Retain Caste Names In Schools," High Court Asks Tamil Nadu Government
The Madras High Court on Friday came out strongly against the continued use of caste-based terms in the names of government schools, saying the practice may end up causing stigma to the students.
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Reality Of Pakistani Sex Workers vs Netflix's Glittering Tale 'Heeramandi'
The Netflix hit "Heeramandi" depicts the plush and powerful lives of courtesans in the 1940s, but there is little glamour for modern Pakistani sex workers in the faded red-light district where the series is set.
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Bombay High Court Allows 19-Year-Old Woman To Terminate 25-Week Pregnancy
The Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed a 19-year-old woman to terminate her 25-week pregnancy, which she sought on the grounds of "grave psychological effects" and "social stigma".
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Live-In Relation Still A "Stigma" In Indian Culture: Chhattisgarh High Court
The Chhattisgarh High Court has said that the live-in relationship is an "imported" philosophy contrary to the general expectations of Indian tenets and that it is still considered a "stigma" in the Indian culture.
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Delhi Court Acquits Man In Child Sex Abuse Case, Says Stigma More Painful Than Jail
The case dates back to 2016 when the victim (12) had alleged that the appellant, her aunt's brother, sexually abused her in her home.
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Who Is Shanti Devi? World-Renowed Godna Painter And Padma Awardee
Shanti Devi Paswan and her husband Shivan Paswan overcame social stigma to become globally recognised Godna painters.
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Kolkata's First Transgender Care Unit Opens
Access to healthcare has been a challenge for the transgender community due to stigma and marginalisation has been a challenge to inclusivity in the healthcare sector in India.
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Removed Congress Made Madhya Pradesh 'Bimaru Rajya' Stigma: Shivraj Chouhan
Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday slammed the Congress and said that the party had made Madhya Pradesh a 'Bimaru Rajya' and his government removed that stigma.
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"It's In Our DNA To Explore": NASA Joins Controversial Search For UFOs
NASA on Thursday officially joined the search for UFOs -- but reflecting the stigma attached to the field, the US space agency kept secret for hours the identity of the person heading a new program tracking mystery flying objects.
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A New Name For Obesity To Remove Stigma? Experts Suggest...
Some researchers think the term "obesity" itself is part of the problem, and are calling for a name change to reduce stigma. Theyre proposing "adipose-based chronic disease" instead.
