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Why Hindus Avoid Looking Back After Cremation

Why do elders insist that we should never look back after a funeral? For many people, it seems like just another tradition passed down through generations. Yet behind this simple act lies a belief that has survived for centuries. According to the Garuda Purana, the journey of a soul does…

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The push to standardize ESG scores could make corporate greenwashing easier, not harder

Three-quarters of S&P 500 companies now tie a portion of their CEO’s pay to environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. They typically include carbon emissions, workforce diversity and worker safety, among others.

The Conversation

50 Fascinating Pics And Facts Shared By “Biologist Michael” That Might Change How You See The World

The Instagram page 'Biologist Michael' is known for featuring random yet fascinating facts and amusing photos that often force us to look at an image a little longer and take the time to fully understand what we're seeing. Then comes the eureka moment, and we laugh at something that only…

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Black teachers improve outcomes for all students, but the profession remains largely white

Having Black teachers and other educators of color improves students’ classroom experiences, research shows. They often serve as role models, set high academic expectations and teach material that connects to students’ lives outside of schools.

The Conversation

More women CXOs join India’s million-dollar pay club as domestic firms lead compensation growth

Nine women now earn over one million dollars annually as C-suite executives. Domestic companies are leading this rise, reflecting a focus on diversity and professional talent. Pharmaceuticals and consumer goods sectors show the highest numbers. This trend highlights a shift towards merit-based leadership and stronger female leadership pipelines in Indian…

The Economic Times

Bobbi Pickard: We celebrate diversity in wildlife – why not in humans?

British human rights and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Bobbi Pickard has called for greater celebration of human diversity.

The Independent UK

Why PM Modi Says Every Indian Mango Has A Unique Identity

As temperatures rise, one fruit quietly takes over homes, markets, and conversations across the country mangoes. For many Indians, summer does not truly begin until the first mango arrives on the table. But have you ever wondered why a mango from Maharashtra tastes completely different from one grown in Bihar…

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Why a Minister Says Modi Has Replaced Gandhi Globally

When people thought of India twenty years ago, one name often came to mind first Mahatma Gandhi. His legacy shaped the world's understanding of the country for generations. But according to Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, that reality has changed dramatically. His recent remarks have sparked discussion across political…

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Quote of the Day by Desmond Tutu: 'Differences are not intended to separate...'- beloved South African Archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate's words about human differences still matter today

Desmond Tutu championed compassion and understanding, believing human differences are essential for connection, not division. His life's work, particularly his role in opposing apartheid and promoting forgiveness, demonstrated that embracing diversity strengthens humanity. Tutu's message continues to resonate, urging us to learn from our differences and recognize our interdependence.

The Economic Times

Scientists used a method from ecology to identify whether icy moons could hold conditions for life

New observatories and spacecraft missions are probing environments in our solar system that could potentially host life but have long remained hidden. Icy moons like Saturn’s Enceladus and Jupiter’s Europa likely contain oceans beneath frozen outer shells. But a layer of ice prohibits space probes from sampling them directly.

The Conversation

The EEOC chair knows gutting diversity reporting will blind the agency to discrimination. She's doing it anyway.

In April, Andrea Lucas told Harvard students that demographic data collection is sometimes necessary. A month later, her agency proposed to stop the reports.

Fortune

A Black Cowboy Museum, Rebooted

With diversity and history under attack in Texas, Fort Bend County leaders are bucking trends to back the expansion of a museum featuring Black cowboy culture.

Texas Observer

Decriminalising same-sex relations?

Thailand provides the warmth of a home to a range of Pride activities to raise the profile of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) persons, in addition to other aspects of gender diversity.

Bangkok Post

The joy and pain of Mother’s Day: it’s time we embraced fertility journeys in their multiplicity

It is time to recognise the diversity of paths that lead to motherhood, including those that fail, those that take years, and those that lead nowhere. When you think of Mother’s Day, which is widely celebrated across the world in the month of May, and in France on the last…

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Fake Pride, masked men and a surge in misinformation ahead of Armenia’s election

There has been a “tenfold increase” since the start of May in misinformation circulating online in Armenia ahead of the June 7 parliamentary elections, according to Artur Papyan, the director of Armenia’s Media Diversity Institute. Both the ruling party and the opposition – as well as foreign interests – have…

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Peruvian nature in focus at Siam Discovery

Connect with and explore nature through photography at "Peru's Natural Reserves: Biodiversity And Landscapes", which is running on the 5th floor of Siam Discovery, Rama I Road, until June 14.

Newsroom.co.nz

Know your onions about mushrooms

Comment from Auckland University: There is much about mushrooms to marvel at – they live in a world of colour, diversity and mystery

The Conversation

California’s salmon fishery is reopening after a population crash led to a 3-year closure, but that doesn’t mean all is well

Along the California coast, from Bodega Bay to Morro Bay, commercial fishing boats have started pulling in salmon for the first time in three years, and local salmon are once again appearing on restaurant menus and in seafood markets across the state.

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'Pokémon' Fans Call for More Creative Type Combinations Ahead of 'Winds and Waves' Release

"Pokemon" Gen 10 fans debate unused type combinations, pushing for new Electric, Grass/Flying, and hybrid Pokemon to expand battle diversity.

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From the Yangtze to the Mekong: youth across borders unlock rivers' "Green Code"

NANJING, China, May 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from JiangsuNow. Civilizations are born, thrive, and endure alongside rivers. For millennia, rivers have not only nourished the earth but have also defined the eternal quest for harmony between humanity and nature.To mark the International Day for Biological Diversity on May…

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'The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing 2026' brings diversity to the Venice Biennale

'The Spirits Of Maritime Crossing 2026", which features 20 artists from Southeast Asia, Serbia and Ireland, is currently on view as one of the Collateral Events of the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia at Palazzo Rocca Contarini Corfù, Venice.

The Independent UK

Hegseth rants about ‘woke military’ and ‘political correctness’ during fiery West Point graduation speech

‘Diversity is not our strength. Unity is our strength,’ Hegseth told graduating West Point cadets

The Economic Times

Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrink

Many familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researchers predict that between 7% and 16% of vascular plants could lose over 90% of their range. This global reshuffling will impact ecosystems and human societies. Protecting plant diversity is…

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UT System, community colleges complying with Texas’ DEI ban, auditors find

The state’s spot review found Texas public colleges were not using diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses.

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“Looks Just Like The Pringles Man”: 100 Weird And Wonderful Animals You Might Not Know About

Every time it feels like nature has run out of surprises, it pulls something completely unexpected out of nowhere. Have you ever seen a sleek desert lynx or a color-changing arctic fox? Or heard of a spider that looks like the Pringles man? These strange animals are what make up…

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