Sridevi Kapoor death: Tragedy shines light on Bollywood pressures
The death of Bollywood superstar Sridevi has led to a wave of speculation – some of it unsavoury. But the sad news has also encouraged some industry insiders to speak out about the disturbing pressures that women and outsiders face in India’s so-called dream factory as Sudha G Tilak reports. Bollywood stars often refer to [...]
Successful people owe much more to luck than we thought
Being smart and talented isn’t enough to make you successful, according to new research. The world’s most successful people are simply the luckiest, a simulation of a thousand 40-year careers shows. While we know luck plays a role in success, scientists say that up until now its influence has been widely underestimated. Previous research has [...]
China’s big-data big brother
LAHORE – The Communist Party of China’s (CPC) decision this week to eliminate presidential term limits seems to open the door for President Xi Jinping to be not just “Chairman of Everything,” but also “Chairman Forever.” The move has been met with dismay around the world, but it has also intensified an ongoing debate among [...]
Microsoft executive to speak at event to mark International Women’s Day
The Women’s Chamber of Industry and Commerce is commemorating International Women’s Day 2018 on Thursday, 15th March 2018 at Hotel Galadari from 3.30pm to 7pm. with the world theme ‘Press for Progress’. The Guest Speaker at this event will be Ms Michelle Simmons, General Manager – South East Asia New Markets, Microsoft Asia Pacific. She [...]
Diabetes is actually five separate diseases, research suggests
Scientists say diabetes is five separate diseases, and treatment could be tailored to each form. Diabetes – or uncontrolled blood sugar levels – is normally split into type 1 and type 2.But researchers in Sweden and Finland think the more complicated picture they have uncovered will usher in an era of personalised medicine for diabetes. [...]
A case for legalising abortion in Sri Lanka
I am writing this article in view of the recent hue and cry by various religious organisations against legalising abortions in Sri Lanka. I have read the global literature on the subject and consulted some international authorities to gain more knowledge. I am distilling my thoughts for the information of the public. Some of these [...]
Bath-related deaths: Accident or murder
Police in Dubai have stated that they closed the case into the death of fifty four year old Bollywood star Sridevi Kapoor after handing over her body to relatives. She had been in the United Arab Emirates to attend the wedding of her nephew. Sridevi died on February 24, “due to accidental drowning following loss [...]
When fighting fake news aids censorship
WASHINGTON, DC – Many media analysts have rightly identified the dangers posed by “fake news,” but often overlook what the phenomenon means for journalists themselves. Not only has the term become a shorthand way to malign an entire industry; autocrats are invoking it as an excuse to jail reporters and justify censorship, often on trumped-up [...]