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18+ min ago (366+ words) Seema Pahwa on why women have historically taken on domestic duties Seema Pahwa began by tracing the roots of traditional household divisions, saying that these roles did not emerge randomly but were shaped by temperament, biology, and age-old patterns of living. "When the work was divided between men and women'that men will go out to work and women will stay at home'the reason behind this must have been a woman's nature," she explained. "A woman is very soft by nature, and she is a mother since birth. For her to take responsibility of the home comes automatically." Seema acknowledged that today's youth often push back against rigid gender roles'something she understands but also feels compelled to contextualize. "I talk like an old woman to the youngsters when they revolt about gender roles," she said with a laugh. "What is the…...

48+ min ago (1253+ words) CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAY WITH FRIENDS " Guests and members of the Ohio Valley Business and Professional Women's Club met at Scaffidi's Restaurant and Tavern in Steubenville Thursday evening for the club's annual Christmas party. Those in attendance enjoyed an evening of food, games, friendship and the group's main goal of supporting one another. -- Julie Stenger STEUBENVILLE " Sometimes, we all need someone who will understand us. We need someone who will stand beside us, encourage us, support us and motivate us in all aspects of life, reminding us our dreams matter " especially when it comes to our work, our careers and our aspirations. Sometimes, those people whom we need can be found right here, in our own community. They are in our neighborhoods, our schools, our businesses, our local clubs. For nearly a century, members of the Ohio Valley Business and Professional…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (224+ words) The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Platkin, Docket No. 24-781, on December 2, 2025, concerning the administrative subpoena sent by the New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin to First Choice Women's Resource Centers, a pro-life crisis pregnancy organization in November 2023. At oral argument, the Justices' focused (1) on whether the subpoena was "self-executing," (2) on the nature of First Choice's alleged injuries flowing from the subpoena, and (3) on potentially precluding any federal court review. The majority of the Justices appeared inclined to side with First Choice and reverse the Third Circuit." The outcome of this case could have significant implications for the balance between state investigatory authority and constitutional rights/limitations. A broad ruling for First Choice may open a new and widely available door to challenge state administrative subpoenas in federal court at the earliest phases of investigations,…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (370+ words) The theme of the recital comprised items culled from the oeuvre of the legendary poet-composers steeped in bhakti. The aharya of the students was in cream and magenta shades which, under the lights, deepened to create a spectacular play of visual effects as they shifted in waves according to their distance from the light source while moving in serried ranks. The padavarnam in Keeravani by Lalgudi Jayaraman was extensive but beguiling. Lord Shiva, as a mendicant, tests Parvati's devotion'a prominent narrative found in the Shiva Purana. This composition served as a vehicle to showcase skill in expression, pure dance, and dramatization (abhinaya, nritta, and natya). Urmila was the mendicant, and Parvati was played by Sowjanya Suresh. The lightly romantic javali "Sarasamulade Enduku" in Kapi was elegantly enunciated by a student. It deals with the unsuitability of the situation for a…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (826+ words) Last year, she joined the military as a pilot of short-range, first-person view, or FPV, drones after giving up a job managing a restaurant abroad and returning home to Ukraine to serve. Her shift is part of a larger trend of more women joining Ukraine's military in combat roles, a change made possible by the technological transformation of modern warfare, military officials say. "The fact that technology lets us deliver ammunition without carrying it in our hands or running it to the front line " that's incredible," said Monka, who serves in the Unmanned Systems Battalion of the Third Army Corps. She and other women followed Ukraine's military protocol by identifying themselves using only their call signs. More than 70,000 women served in Ukraine's military in 2025, a 20 per cent increase compared to 2022, including over 5,500 deployed directly on the front line, according to…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago (192+ words) He further noted that the department has already rolled out the "Gruha Arogya" programme across the state, under which individuals above 30 years are screened for diabetes, hypertension, select cancers, and 14 other non-communicable diseases, with free medicines provided. "Over one crore people have already been screened," he stated. Highlighting the importance of health and education as the backbone of the nation, he stressed that public support and socially driven organisations play an important role alongside the government in creating health awareness. He also advised citizens to adopt healthy diets and avoid junk food to maintain good health. HH Srikantadatta Narasimharaja Wadiyar Foundation Chairperson Pramoda Devi Wadiyar, addressing the gathering, said that following the success of the "Healthy Bengaluru" initiative, the Mysuru programme will focus on raising awareness about NCDs. She expressed gratitude for the support received from the Health Department. Health…...

3+ hour, 31+ min ago (90+ words) Ukrainian women are increasingly taking on combat roles in the military. Technological advancements, especially in drone warfare, are opening new opportunities. Soldiers like Monka and Imla are embracing these roles. Despite some challenges, the Ukrainian army is actively recruiting women for both combat and technical positions, recognizing their vital contributions. 'Deliberate mischief" aimed at defaming: Sonia on Nehru attacks IndiGo chaos: Stranded passengers narrate painful wait as delays, cancellations persist IndiGo flight disruption: CEO Pieter Elbers apologises Putin departs for Russia after concluding a two-day state visit to India...

3+ hour, 37+ min ago (317+ words) MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle could not believe her ears when Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and his wife offered some retrograde thoughts on women's brains. On Friday's edition of The 11th Hour, Ruhle aired a snippet of an interview the speaker and his wife Kelly Johnson did with Katie Miller last month. During the exchange, Mike Johnson said women can't mentally "compartmentalize." The speaker's wife agreed: MIKE JOHNSON: Men and women are different in this way, is that men can compartmentalize things. KELLY JOHNSON: Men brains are like waffles. KELLY JOHNSON: They have little compartments, and they can think on one little compartment at a time and close it. And men actually have a compartment that has nothing in it. So when you ask him, "What are you thinking about?" And he says, "Nothing," he means it. MIKE JOHNSON: He means it. KELLY…...

3+ hour, 56+ min ago (1349+ words) Along the upper stretch of the Indus River, hidden between steep rocky hills, lie the small villages of Ladakh, once promoted as "The Last Aryan Settlements. For generations, the Brokpa people of Dah, Hanu, Garkon, and Darchik lived in this Himalayan region of northern India, growing barley, tending orchards, and passing down traditions shaped by the harsh but beautiful land that stretches into the Tibetan plateau. Then, in the late 1990s, a strange rumour started to appear in travel magazines and foreign media. It claimed that European women were visiting these villages not just to see the mountains, but to have babies with local men, believed to carry "pure Aryan blood. The story spread quickly. It attracted tourists and the attention of filmmakers, and stayed online long after the truth faded. Yet inside the narrow alleys of Darchik, where apricot trees…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago (127+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Hi, Carolyn: I didn't date for years and years. I was raising a child on my own, and I had a full life of friends and fun, and it wasn't a big deal to me that I didn't date. Once my child went to college, my girlfriends encouraged me to go on the apps " and by encourage, I mean they set up the profile and swiped, and I just showed up for dates. I went out with dozens of men, met one I liked, and we've been seeing each other for almost two years....