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Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education announced the opening and closing dates to apply for educational vouchers for students with disabilities, calling on parents to register for the current and upcoming academic years.  The Ministry, represented by the Department of Special Education and Inclusive Education, and in coordination with the Department of Private School Licensing, revealed the details in a press statement.  It urged parents to complete the application procedures and finalize pending applications for the 2025-2026 academic year, to ensure that students receive their entitlements before the application closes at 11am on Wednesday, March 26, 2026,…

And, 68 years ago today, the son of a Danish carpenter and successful toymaker named Godtfred Christiansen, walked into a patent office and filed for a design of interlocking plastic bricks that would go on to become the world’s most successful toy company. Meaning “play well,” LEGO, as we know it today, was born when Godtfred began to realize the capability which plastic had for replacing wood in children’s toys. It took five years to find the right material for the brick which that patent still produces today. It’s made of ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) polymer, and 600 billion have…

Seasonal changes affect everyone, but women often report more physical and emotional health problems when the weather changes. Many women experience fatigue, headaches, joint pain, mood changes, digestion issues, skin problems, and low immunity during seasonal transitions. Doctors and health experts explain that this is not just coincidence, but a result of biological, hormonal, and lifestyle factors that make women’s bodies more sensitive to environmental changes.Hormonal Sensitivity to Climate Changes Hormones play a major role in how the body responds to seasonal changes. Women go through regular hormonal cycles, and these hormones are influenced by sunlight, temperature, and humidity. Changes…

                                General Inflation Trends Following the missing month of data, both headline and core inflation decelerated into the end of the year. While this deceleration was good news on the surface, it was almost entirely accounted for by “a dodgy CPI rent reading”. Because of the way rent is calculated, the missing data will not be corrected until April 2026, which is when we will likely see an increase in the 12-month change in prices. Inflation in 2025 was led by energy services. Electricity prices…

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday argued that the Union Budget should be anchored in a clear, long-term strategy aimed at strengthening the economy’s resilience and self-reliance while also sustaining high growth, warning that the global environment is currently in an “extremely dangerous” phase.Speaking in an interview with PTI, Rajan recalled that although India once followed five-year planning frameworks, annual budgets were never effectively aligned with those broader objectives.“I think it (Union Budget for 2026-27) should be integrated with a longer-term vision. How do we become more resilient, more independent as an economy, but also fast…

The harmful effects of social media on children are no secret. Several studies point to health issues linked to social media exposure to children and screen addition among them. This led Australia to ban social media for children under 16 years of age. France’s parliament is in the process to follow suit.In the US, a lawsuit in Los Angeles has fuelled public debate, exposing how deeply addictive these platforms can be. The case, involving a 19-year-old woman and her mother, could set a precedent for how tech giants are held accountable for their influence on young users.STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS…

Tuesday morning, Dave Matthews Band announced its latest headline tour across the United States. While fans in Texas, Michigan, Colorado, Washington, and more eagerly await the band’s performances this summer, the musicians will build on their ongoing advocacy efforts.Most recently, the band announced a donation to the ACLU of Minnesota following the fatal shootings of Nicole Good and Alex Pretti. This donation has been made through the BAMA Works charity arm of the Dave Matthews Band. Dave Matthews performs his 73rd show at The Gorge Amphitheatre. He traditionally plays for a three-night run, which has come to be known as Labor Dave…

JOY Intelligence™ (JQ) is the ability to move through emotions with precision and purpose, using emotional information as data rather than something to suppress or override. The JQ Emotions Map™ was created to bring structure and simplicity to emotional processing so people can respond with greater presence and intention in real time. Rooted in neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and behavioral psychology, the system integrates principles of brain-heart coherence, vagus nerve regulation, self-regulation, resilience, and pattern interruption. These disciplines support the understanding that emotions are not obstacles to performance, but signals that inform decision-making and behavior. While more than 3,000 emotions have…

                                The Case Manager I recently moderated a webinar for new nurses who wanted to pivot their careers into workers’ compensation case management. We were discussing the competencies that nurse case managers need to bring to their jobs.  One of the panelists said something that caught my attention. She said it is important that a nurse case manager be curious. She said being curious keeps you sharp, engaged, and connected to the people you serve.  As I reflected on this statement, I realized I have…

  A guide for organisations from an HRM perspective The World Health Organisation (WHO) in a recent publication revealed that there are approximately 1 billion people suffering from mental health disorders around the world. Anxiety and depression top this list. Considering the importance of wellness in the workplace, the Academy to Innovate Human Resources (AIHR), identified employee wellness as one of the leading Global trends that shaped HR in 2023 and beyond. South Asian region The Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report for 2025 has published alarming data relating to the…