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By A Representative A review paper by Dr Ravinder Singh, Head of the Department of Medical Anthropology at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi, calls for embedding “trauma-informed anthropology” into medical and social science education in India, arguing that classrooms are not emotionally neutral spaces and that teaching about caste, gender, conflict and inequality requires ethical and pedagogical transformation.In the paper titled “Trauma-Informed Medical Anthropology, Pedagogy and Challenges”, Dr Singh examines how trauma is understood in clinical frameworks such as the DSM-5 and ICD-11, and contrasts these with anthropological approaches that foreground structural violence, intergenerational suffering and…

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security payments may soon experience a major shift — even if they never see it.The Social Security Administration is rolling out a sweeping change to how it handles customer service, moving from a system centered on local field offices to a centralized, national network designed to manage appointments, benefits questions and claims support.Agency officials say most beneficiaries won’t notice a difference.“We are utilizing technology to improve the customer experience and give our employees the tools they need to better serve the American people,” an SSA spokesperson told Nexstar. The transition will occur on…

In January, as tensions in Minneapolis mounted amidst increased raids from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, some of Hollywood’s most famous figures gathered at the Golden Globes dressed to the nines to promote their latest projects. But in one red-carpet interview with Kevin Ortega-Rojas, actor Mark Ruffalo said that he found it difficult to “pretend anymore” when it comes to political violence.“I’m not feeling so great. We have a woman, Renee Good, who was murdered last week,” he told Ortega-Rojas. He then derided ICE agents, or “literal stormtroopers,” as he called them, for “running around terrorizing people.”On February 22, Ruffalo…

You ultimately become what you habitually do. If your daily habits aren’t moving you forward, they’re holding you back. Here are four prevalent examples of the latter that often drain the best of us of our true potential, and some strategies for turning things around if you’re currently stuck in that cycle… 1. We hold on too tight. Twenty years ago, when Angel and I were just undergrads in college, our psychology professor taught us a lesson we’ve never forgotten. On the last day of class before graduation, she walked up on stage to teach one final lesson, which she…

  There’s always something in our reality that we don’t like. Challenges can feel never-ending, and obstacles pop up randomly, which can bring up a lot of unpleasant thoughts and emotions. Seeing things as they are and being honest about what’s happening can be challenging. Thoughts like “This shouldn’t be happening” or “If I accept this, I’m giving up” crowd your mind. You spend countless hours blaming yourself, others, or the hand you were dealt.   However, denial only creates more suffering. Acceptance, on the other hand, offers benefits that resistance never can. When you accept what is: • You…

Humpack whale breaching Credit: Opération Cétacés / Claire Bonneville (via SWNS) Older male whales are more successful at mating than their younger rivals because they are better singers, suggests new research. The older singing whales are increasingly successful at birthing offspring compared to younger males, with the findings suggesting that the humpbacks may need time to learn and refine their singing and competitive tactics—giving experienced males a clear advantage. Researchers believe that as the whale population recovers after centuries of being hunted, females may also have become more selective, which could lead to greater success among males with favorable traits…

At least 403 students died by suicide in the country in 2025, with schoolchildren making up the largest share — a total of 190 cases.In the cases, the number of female students was higher than male students, according to a survey by Aachol Foundation, an organisation working on suicide prevention and mental health awareness.The findings of the study, titled “Student Suicides: A Growing Crisis”, were presented today at a press conference in Dhaka.The survey shows that suicides among students rose from 310 in 2024 to 403 in 2025. The data was compiled by reviewing reports published in 165 local and…

Bolivia has created four new protected areas covering 907,244 hectares (2.2 million acres) of Amazon lowlands and Andean highlands, creating corridors intended to improve wildlife migration and maintain forest-based economies for local families.Because the creation of nationally protected areas has slowed in Bolivia in recent years, conservation groups have looked to departmental and local governments for help protecting the rainforest.The new protected areas help strengthen wildlife corridors between larger national parks.Bolivia has added nearly a million hectares to its protected areas over the last several months, an effort by local governments to link Indigenous territories with nearby national parks and…

Photo by Matthew Hillar A Colorado man was given a heartwarming surprise last week, after his granddaughter reached out to strangers who provided one last look at his favorite thing—a classic car show. “I just wanted to do something special for him,” his granddaughter, Annaliesse Garcia, told KDVR News. And ‘special’ it was, as dozens of car owners paraded past their grandfather’s home in Lakewood. After posting the request on social media, the family only expected a handful of autos, but around 50 showed off their curvy bumpers and round mirrors for 80-year-old Max Archuleta, a lifelong fan of vintage…

As the United States and its allies launched military strikes against Iranian targets this weekend in a significant escalation of Middle East tensions, many Americans — especially seniors and disability beneficiaries — are asking whether their Social Security payments could be affected. Here’s what beneficiaries need to know.No Immediate Impact on Social Security PaymentsBenefits will continue to be paid as scheduled by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Monthly Social Security retirement, disability, survivor benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are funded through the U.S. Treasury and Social Security trust funds, separate from emergency military appropriations.The SSA’s payment schedule for March…