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Time of India
27-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
This Menstrual Hygiene Day, Pee Safe makes first periods easier
HighlightsPee Safe, India's personal and intimate hygiene brand, launched the '#Zero Period' campaign featuring a digital video commercial that depicts an eight-year-old footballer experiencing her first period on the field. The campaign centers around Pee Safe's Disposable Period Panty, designed specifically for first-time menstruators, providing leak-proof protection while ensuring comfort and confidence during daily activities. The initiative also highlights real-life advocates for menstrual health, including Divya Kumari, a national-level kabaddi player turned referee, and Ankita Pathak, a former kho-kho player and current nutrition coach for the National Games 2025. Pee Safe , India's personal and intimate hygiene brand has unveiled its new campaign, '#Zero Period,' with the launch of a deeply moving digital video commercial (DVC). The film tells the story of an eight-year-old footballer who experiences her first period on the field, highlighting the confusion, fear and eventual strength that define so many young girls' journeys through menstruation. The DVC offers an emotional and honest portrayal of what periods feel like at that age. First periods may feel intimidating: Zero Period is Pee Safe's attempt to make first periods easier. At the heart of this campaign is Pee Safe's Disposable Period Panty , an innovative product tailored for first-time menstruators. Made with ultra-absorbent, breathable material and designed to feel like regular underwear, the panty offers leak-proof protection. It helps young girls manage their periods confidently and comfortably, whether they're at school, on the field, or simply doing their day-to-day activities. According to Vikas Bagaria, founder, 'Our intent with this campaign is to challenge the idea that periods are a disruption or something to be hidden.' According to Rithish Kumar, co-founder of Pee Safe, 'Our goal is simple: to help make periods easier, not just physically, but emotionally and socially too.' As part of the campaign, Pee Safe is spotlighting real-life advocates for menstrual health, such as Divya Kumari, a national-level kabaddi player turned referee, and Ankita Pathak, a former kho-kho player and current nutrition coach for the National Games 2025. Watch the video here:
Straits Times
27-05-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
EU ministers approve new $219 billion arms fund
The measure was backed by 26 of the EU's 27 member countries. PHOTO: REUTERS BRUSSELS - The European Union on May 27 approved the creation of a €150 billion (S$219 billion) EU arms fund, driven by fears of a Russian attack in the coming years and doubts about US security commitments to the continent. The approval, by ministers from EU countries meeting in Brussels, was the final legal step in setting up the Security Action for Europe (Safe) scheme, using joint EU borrowing to give loans to European countries for joint defence projects. The measure was backed by 26 of the EU's 27 member countries, with Hungary abstaining, diplomats said. 'We adopted SAFE – first large-scale defence investment programme on the EU level,' Poland, which holds the EU's rotating presidency, said on X. 'The more we invest in our security, the better we deter those who wish us harm.' The European Commission, the EU's executive body, proposed the fund in March as fears grew among European leaders that they could not be sure that US President Donald Trump's administration would defend them from attack. Alarmed by Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine and fearing they could be Moscow's next target, EU countries have already increased defence spending by more than 30 per cent in the past three years. But EU leaders say that is not enough. Moscow has condemned the EU's rearmament push as an incitement to war based on an 'invented story' of a Russian threat. Such words have not reassured European leaders, as Russia made similar statements before the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The EU initiative seeks to break down national barriers by financing joint projects between EU countries and includes a strong 'buy European' element as it aims to boost the continent's defence industry. For a project to qualify for Safe funding, 65 per cent of its value must come from companies based in the EU, the broader European Economic Area, or Ukraine. However, companies from countries that have signed a Security and Defence Partnership with the EU can also be eligible, if they meet further conditions. Britain signed such an agreement with the EU earlier in May, bringing British companies such as BAE Systems a step closer to participation in SAFE projects. The Commission used a fast-track procedure to launch the legislation, bypassing the European Parliament and only requiring the approval of EU governments. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Mint
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Julianne Moore's net worth: From luxury cars, properties, and endorsements - A look at the Siren star's earnings
Julianne Moore, the acclaimed American-British actress, is making headlines with her portrayal of Michaela Kell aka Kiki in the new Netflix show Sirens. Julianne has carved out a remarkable career in Hollywood, amassing a net worth of $55 million. She rose to fame in the early 1990s, recognised for her emotionally rich performances, particularly portraying women in distress. In 2020, she was ranked 11th in The New York Times' list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century. Julianne Moore made a name for herself with a series of strong supporting roles during the '90s. Her breakthrough came with Robert Altman's Short Cuts in 1993, followed by impressive turns in Vanya on 42nd Street and Safe. By the mid-1990s, starring roles in blockbusters such as Nine Months and The Lost World: Jurassic Park made her a global name. Oscar nominations poured in for her performances in Boogie Nights, The End of the Affair, Far from Heaven, and The Hours. Other standout roles include appearances in The Big Lebowski, Magnolia, Hannibal, and Children of Men. In the 2010s, she continued to shine with The Kids Are Alright and her award-winning portrayal of Sarah Palin in Game Change. Her 2014 performance in Still Alice, where she played a linguistics professor diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's, earned her the Golden Globe, BAFTA, SAG Award, and ultimately, her first Academy Award. That same year, she starred in Maps to the Stars and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1. She followed this with more strong roles, including appearances in Wonderstruck, Suburbicon, and Kingsman: The Golden Circle in 2017. Moore's success in film translated into an impressive property portfolio. In 1999, she purchased a duplex loft in New York's West Village for $911,500, later selling it for $1.95 million in 2002. In 2003, she acquired a townhouse in the same area for $3.5 million, which she attempted to sell for up to $12.5 million. She still owns this property. She also owns a home in the Hamptons, purchased in 2007 for $1.05 million. Although she listed it for sale in 2015, she later removed it from the market. During the 2020 pandemic, she and her family stayed there frequently, though they eventually moved to a nearby 10-acre property with enhanced security after an unexpected and unsettling incident involving a drunken intruder. Julianne Moore's car collection reflects a mix of practicality and opulence. Her most modest vehicle is a Toyota Prius, priced at approximately $24,525. She also owns a luxurious Mercedes-Benz S-Class worth $112,150, and the pinnacle of her collection is the Lexus LS 600hL, valued at $113,150.
Glasgow Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Deal with EU on defence ‘first step' to further cooperation, minister says
Defence Secretary John Healey said the agreement was the 'first step' towards further cooperation between the two parties, and would provide new opportunities to work together. The partnership on defence and security, announced on Monday, will allow UK arms firms to bid for work under the EU's new £150 billion security action for Europe (Safe) defence fund. MPs were told the amount the UK will have to pay to access the fund was yet to be agreed. Speaking in the Commons, Mr Healey told MPs: 'This is a Government delivering for defence today. The Government has agreed a new bespoke and ambitious Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) between the United Kingdom and the European Union. 'The SDP will strengthen Nato, the cornerstone of the UK's defence, and it will grow the economy. 'It allows us to step up more effectively together on European security against growing Russian aggression and against the increasing threats that we face.' Conservative shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge argued the Government had 'surrendered' fishing grounds in exchange for the deal. European Council President Antonio Costa, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer (Lucy North/PA) Mr Cartlidge said: 'I previously raised at oral questions my deep concern that the Government would give away our fishing rights in order to access the EU rearmament fund. In fact Mr Speaker, it's far worse than that. 'Isn't this the truth? We've surrendered our fishing grounds for at least 12 years, and we will become a passive rule taker, and in exchange, all we have is a glorified talking shop and not a penny of guaranteed defence funding.' In response Mr Healey said: 'He's right that last time in this House he talked about not excluding from the Safe (defence) fund that will include EU states, so I would have thought he would have welcomed this afternoon's agreement because this is the open door to those arrangements.' Defence Minister Maria Eagle said the bill the UK will face to access the scheme was still subject to 'further discussions'. In response to a question from Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin (Harwich and North Essex), she said: 'Any financial commitment that has to be made will be subject to the further discussions that I have just set out, because the agreement today enables us to then discuss bilaterally what arrangements we can make in order to have access to these programmes.' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen at a press conference at the end of the UK-EU Summit (Carl Court/PA) Labour MP Alex Ballinger (Halesowen), who served in the Royal Marines in Afghanistan, asked how the UK and EU could strengthen their cooperation for security. Mr Healey said: 'The step today will mean that we'll be able to upgrade our cooperation with the European Union on the mobility of military material and personnel, on maritime and space security, on irregular migration and on protecting our critical infrastructure. 'It opens the door for closer defence industrial collaboration, including the potential participation in the EU's 150 billion euro Safe arrangements.' Liberal Democrat MPs John Milne (Horsham) and Alison Bennett (Mid Sussex) welcomed the agreement. Ms Bennett asked what level of access to the Europe Defence Fund had been agreed. Mr Healey replied: 'This is a big step today, a broad and bespoke agreement between the European Union and the UK on security and defence, but it is a first step. So settling the details and the terms of access for European programmes including the Safe funding programme is exactly the task beyond today.'
North Wales Chronicle
20-05-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
Deal with EU on defence ‘first step' to further cooperation, minister says
Defence Secretary John Healey said the agreement was the 'first step' towards further cooperation between the two parties, and would provide new opportunities to work together. The partnership on defence and security, announced on Monday, will allow UK arms firms to bid for work under the EU's new £150 billion security action for Europe (Safe) defence fund. MPs were told the amount the UK will have to pay to access the fund was yet to be agreed. Speaking in the Commons, Mr Healey told MPs: 'This is a Government delivering for defence today. The Government has agreed a new bespoke and ambitious Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) between the United Kingdom and the European Union. 'The SDP will strengthen Nato, the cornerstone of the UK's defence, and it will grow the economy. 'It allows us to step up more effectively together on European security against growing Russian aggression and against the increasing threats that we face.' Conservative shadow defence secretary James Cartlidge argued the Government had 'surrendered' fishing grounds in exchange for the deal. Mr Cartlidge said: 'I previously raised at oral questions my deep concern that the Government would give away our fishing rights in order to access the EU rearmament fund. In fact Mr Speaker, it's far worse than that. 'Isn't this the truth? We've surrendered our fishing grounds for at least 12 years, and we will become a passive rule taker, and in exchange, all we have is a glorified talking shop and not a penny of guaranteed defence funding.' In response Mr Healey said: 'He's right that last time in this House he talked about not excluding from the Safe (defence) fund that will include EU states, so I would have thought he would have welcomed this afternoon's agreement because this is the open door to those arrangements.' Defence Minister Maria Eagle said the bill the UK will face to access the scheme was still subject to 'further discussions'. In response to a question from Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin (Harwich and North Essex), she said: 'Any financial commitment that has to be made will be subject to the further discussions that I have just set out, because the agreement today enables us to then discuss bilaterally what arrangements we can make in order to have access to these programmes.' Labour MP Alex Ballinger (Halesowen), who served in the Royal Marines in Afghanistan, asked how the UK and EU could strengthen their cooperation for security. Mr Healey said: 'The step today will mean that we'll be able to upgrade our cooperation with the European Union on the mobility of military material and personnel, on maritime and space security, on irregular migration and on protecting our critical infrastructure. 'It opens the door for closer defence industrial collaboration, including the potential participation in the EU's 150 billion euro Safe arrangements.' Liberal Democrat MPs John Milne (Horsham) and Alison Bennett (Mid Sussex) welcomed the agreement. Ms Bennett asked what level of access to the Europe Defence Fund had been agreed. Mr Healey replied: 'This is a big step today, a broad and bespoke agreement between the European Union and the UK on security and defence, but it is a first step. So settling the details and the terms of access for European programmes including the Safe funding programme is exactly the task beyond today.'
