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Mental fitness is increasingly viewed as a core leadership capability, not a soft skill.gettyDr. Gareth Craze has spent his career at the intersection of behavioral science and leadership development. A psychosocial fitness coach, business school professor, and co-founder of Hard Mind Lab, a consultancy specializing in risk management and employee wellness in Australian heavy industry, Craze has coached leaders across industries on everything from workplace performance to executive resilience.His academic work as a Senior Lecturer in Organizational Behaviour at UEH – International School of Business, combined with his decades of coaching experience, has given him a unique vantage point on…

Last Updated:January 16, 2026, 12:32 ISTA UGC panel has proposed counsellor–student ratios and dedicated mental health centres in colleges and universities.UGC panel proposes counsellor norms and dedicated mental health centres for campuses.A panel set up by the University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed clear norms for student counselling and mental health support in colleges and universities, including specific counsellor-to-student ratios and the creation of dedicated mental health centres on campuses.According to officials, the panel has recommended one counsellor for every 500 students in larger institutions and one counsellor for every 100 students in smaller institutions. It has also suggested that…

Social Security can feel familiar, especially if you have followed the program for years or already receive benefits. Over time, it starts to seem settled and predictable. But the rules do not stand still. Updated limits, small adjustments, and lesser-known provisions can change how much you receive and what happens once benefits begin. Below are the Social Security rules in 2026 that often catch people off guard, and why understanding them ahead of time can help you avoid surprising retirement mistakes. Earnings limits before full retirement age can withhold benefits If you claim Social Security before…

Benedict Garman,Emma PengellyandMatt Murphy,BBC Verify BBCIsrael has moved the blocks which are supposed to mark its post-ceasefire line of control deeper into Gaza in several places, sowing confusion among Palestinians.Satellite images reviewed by BBC Verify show that in at least three areas Israel placed blocks, before returning later and moving the positions further into the Strip.Under the terms of the US-brokered deal with Hamas, Israel agreed to withdraw troops beyond a line marked in yellow on Israeli military maps, which it has illustrated on the ground with concrete yellow blocks.Defence Minister Israel Katz warned in October that anyone crossing the…

Finding a healthy morning routine for your kids this school year.  iStock/SouthWorks Wellness podcast host, mother and author, Lauren Magers, shares the morning routine she has been doing with her kids for 14 years. Finding a healthy morning routine can be tricky. With the range of hormones, moods, stress and tiredness, it can be a challenge to please everyone. No matter how organised some parents try to be with morning routines, the time just flies by, and by 7:30 am, you either feel defeated or relieved. Either way, we’re certain there’s a healthier, more productive, and more positive way to start your…

Trailblazing rewilding site offered hope for nature A trailblazing rewilding site in England has recorded a 900% increase in the number of breeding birds in just 20 years, offering hope for imperilled wildlife. A two-decade ecological review of the 3,500-acre Knepp rewilding estate in Sussex points to “a dramatic recovery in wildlife”, revealing how butterfly numbers have doubled in some areas, while dragonflies and damselflies have increased by nearly 900%. The transformation of Knepp from an unprofitable farm into a biodiversity hotspot was outlined in Isabella Tree’s hit book Wilding. Tree and her husband Charlie Burrell assisted nature in recolonising…

At least once a day for the last week, Minnesota State Senator Zaynab Mohamed, a 28-year-old Somali woman, has posted a video on Instagram.“What’s up everyone,” she said in a recent post. “It is 12:38 p.m. and here is your update of the day.”Her updates, if not dispatches from the frontlines of protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement or coverage of school walk-outs, are a series of action items for community members to do their part to protect those most vulnerable amid ongoing ICE raids.In one video, she wears a beanie that reads “We Love Our Somali Neighbors.” In another,…

Media Release Mangaluru, Jan 16: The Student Development and Support Committee of Srinivas Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Srinivas University, Mukka Campus, organized a Sahaja Yoga – Stress management session on January 9 at LT–5 and LT–6, Medical Block. The programme commenced with the master of the ceremony and welcome address by Asha N and Ciya Sabu, followed by an introduction to the session. Dr Sarita Prakash Datir served as the resource person and delivered an informative session on stress management, emphasizing the role of Sahaja Yoga meditation in promoting mental well-being, emotional balance, and inner calm. …

                                The Case Manager Recently, I received a call from a company that arranges specialist appointments for my husband and me with our primary care doctor. When I answered the phone, the caller identified herself and asked to speak to my husband. I said he was not home, but that I was his wife and could help her.  She said no; she had to speak with him directly. I said he is not home, but I would be glad to deliver a message to him.…

49 years ago today, Frampton Comes Alive! was released in the US to critical acclaim. As arguably the most famous live album ever made, the versions it contains of Frampton’s singles ‘Do You Feel Like We Do’ and ‘Baby, I Love Your Way’ monopolized radio airtime such that many people have never even heard the studio recordings. Along with ‘Show Me The Way’ all three were released as singles off the live record, and all three reached the top 15 on the US Billboard Hot 100. READ a bit more about this famous album… (1976) Frampton Comes Alive original cover. Frampton Comes Alive! was…