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The Guardian
17-07-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
Technicolour lakes and butterfly brains: Wellcome photography prize 2025
Setia's series of portraits explore the mental and physical trauma caused by domestic abuse in south Asian culture. A survivor of domestic abuse herself, Setia worked in close collaboration with the charity Shewise. Her series of portraits depict the stories of survivors as they chose to be seen, and after taking the photographs, Setia used the Indian paper-cutting technique sanjhi . • All photographs can be seen at the Francis Crick Institute, London, until 18 October Dhaka in Bangladesh has been subject to rapid urbanisation driven by climate migrants fleeing the rising threat of extreme weather events and natural disasters. Nuraine and her mother live in the city. Nuraine wanted to have a picnic outside in nature, but there are very few parks left, so her mother decided to recreate a 'nature experience' on the roof of their apartment building This image is of cholesterol crystals (blue) within a human liver cell (purple). Cholesterol builds up in the circulatory system and causes blood-vessel damage, leading to heart attacks and strokes. Detailed images such as these can help scientists and the public understand the effects of cholesterol on the body This aerial picture is of the former village of Geamăna in Transylvania, Romania. In 1977 the Romanian president, Nicolae Ceaușescu, ordered the evacuation of the village's 1,000 inhabitants to clear the way for the creation of a large lake to store toxic waste from the nearby copper mines. Popescu created this image to highlight how the beauty of the lake – which continues to grow - is at odds with its toxicity Mordechai Zilberman sits wearing his late partner Aryeh's clothes, holding a flower-decorated mask. The two Israeli men were together for 60 years. After moving to a nursing home, he concealed his sexuality, fearing rejection from other residents and staff. This image is part of a series by Wagenstein, who worked with older LGBTQ+ people in their homes. The mask, made by Wagenstein, represents this act of hiding Vanessa was diagnosed with breast cancer when they were 38. After a double mastectomy, they opted for 'aesthetic flat closure'. This decision was gender-affirming for them, and therefore positive, despite it also being a devastating experience. The portrait is from an ongoing series amplifying stories from people who are underrepresented in breast cancer research. Vanessa died at the end of December 2024 and this portrait is a celebration of their life This was taken after a surgical procedure to implant electrodes into Vidler's brain. The procedure is carried out on people who have epilepsy that can't be controlled by medication and is used to identify which area of the brain is causing the seizures, and can determine whether they are eligible for brain surgery. Vidler took this picture on the first day that the electrodes were inserted, and he had to keep them in for seven days This is of Musa Wandawa collecting water from a well next to his house in Jinja, Uganda. When Wandawa was 10 years old he contracted polio which left him with some physical disabilities. 'When I was growing up,' he says, 'children were sometimes afraid of me. I believe this perception has changed over the years and continues to change' Ko Tun is a craftsman from Inle Lake in Myanmar who creates carved traditional lacquerware. Due to the loss of several limbs, Ko Tun works primarily with his left foot. Pyae Phyo says he wanted this image to give a broader perspective on the meaning of health: 'Ko Tun's resilience is not just physical, it is mental and emotional. His story speaks to the importance of purpose and adaptability in overcoming life's challenges' Some of the most quietly powerful images explore ageing and the emotional terrain of later life. In this image , Waller photographs her mother navigating daily life in rural Australia. Her portraits are full of stillness and tenderness, capturing daily rituals This is the brain of a butterfly undergoing metamorphosis as new neurones are born through a process called neurogenesis. Studying this process can provide valuable insights into how the nervous system is formed, as well as brain disorders, says scientist Alcalde Anton Fine-particle pollution kills seven million people a year worldwide, and is linked to numerous health issues. This image shows magnified pollution particles in this street, visualising this otherwise 'invisible killer'. UK-based artist Vitaglione collaborated with scientists at Imperial College to collect samples A group of divers admire Nemo's Garden - the world's first underwater greenhouse system, located in Liguria, Italy. It was created to research farming solutions for areas where growing plants may be challenging in the future. By highlighting this groundbreaking project, d'Orlando invites us to consider how an underwater vegetable garden might help us face the new challenges that climate crisis is bringing This self-portrait by UK-based photographer Wileman documents the dates of her scars from endometriosis surgeries. The condition affects one in 10 women and those assigned female at birth and, says Wileman, 'is dangerously underfunded, under-researched and misunderstood, leaving so many isolated in their agony and fighting to be heard' This image captures a group of local people collecting water from a riverbed in Purulia, a district in West Bengal, India. Due to global heating, the monsoon season is becoming more irregular, causing rivers to dry out. During the dry season, many villages in this area regularly run out of drinking water
The Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
SP Setia scores double win at Fiabci World Awards 2025
SHAH ALAM: SP Setia Bhd (Setia) has earned two prestigious awards namely the Gold award for Sapphire by The Gardens in Melbourne, Australia for the Residential High Rise category, and the Silver award for Amantara, Setia Eco Templer for Residential Low Rise category at the Fiabci World Prix D'Excellence Awards 2025, which were presented at its award ceremony held at Lagos Oriental Hotel in Lagos, Nigeria on June 12. Setia CEO and president Datuk Choong Kai Wai, who was present at the gala said, 'We are incredibly honoured to receive this recognition for both of our flagship develop-ments – Sapphire by The Gardens in Melbourne and Amantara, Setia Eco Templer – and to be recognised by the panel of judges of the awards and benchmarked by global industry standards. 'Both wins are a testament to our hard work towards creating sustainable communities.' Adding to its list of accolades, Setia holds the world record for the highest number of gold awards wins across the globe, with a total of 19 Fiabci World Gold Prix d'Excellence Awards to date. This year marks the 33rd cycle of the Fiabci World Prix d'Excellence Awards, a global benchmark in real estate. Fiabci, the International Real Estate Federation, connects real estate professionals worldwide, fostering knowledge exchange and international business growth.
Hindustan Times
07-07-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
UP's kinnow push worries Punjab's orchardists
Kinnow growers of Punjab, grappling with low productivity since 2021, are now facing a new challenge from Uttar Pradesh where the state government is pushing for the cultivation of the citrus crop. Worker plucking kinnows in an orchard in Fazilka district. (HT File) With the UP government actively promoting kinnow cultivation—particularly in Agra and the Gangetic belt—using plants sourced from nurseries in Abohar, Punjab's orchardists fear for the future of their once-thriving industry. Abohar and Balluana revenue blocks of Fazlika district have around 35,000 hectares under kinnow and the annual average production of Punjab's 'king fruit' is pegged at 12 lakh tonnes. Punjab orchardists say that the widespread dieback incidents of kinnow orchards in 2024 and poor seasons since 2021 have them worried about the future of Punjab's key horticulture crop. They attribute the low fruit production trend to increasing levels of saline groundwater, unfriendly climatic conditions and poor canal-based irrigation support. State awardee kinnow grower Arvind Setia said that this season too, farmers are not seeing any significant change in yield. 'Orchardists of the semi-arid area of the kinnow-growing belt are entirely dependent on canal water owing to the high saline content in groundwater. While fruit production in Punjab is not growing, orchards in Rajasthan are in a deeper crisis in kinnow production. But the UP government is making all efforts to boost the cultivation of the kinnow and we are concerned with the emerging trend,' said Setia. Horticultural authorities of UP said that they are promoting kinnow by offering a subsidy through the centre's mission for integrated development of horticulture, while a Prayagraj-based Uttar Pradesh Rajarshi Tandon Open University (UPTROU), a state institute, is rolling out a three-month certificate course to promote farming of kinnow. According to Dharam Pal Yadav, deputy director, UP's horticulture division of Agra, more than 1,700 hectares in Agra are under kinnow cultivation, producing an estimated 40,000 tonnes or 4 lakh quintals annually, and the acreage is growing. 'Farmers with 0.4-4 hectares in Agra and adjoining areas of the Ganga belt are being encouraged to switch to kinnow farming. We see a huge potential for UP farmers to meet the market demand for the citrus fruit,' said Yadav. He said that since the quality of fruit is matched with Punjab and the pest management is easy, farmers are showing interest and the state is confident of significant improvement in acreage in the coming few years. Satendra Babu Yadav, an assistant professor in the department of agriculture at UPTROU, is credited for starting promoting kinnow cultivation in UP. He said being closer to Delhi gives Agra kinnow growers an edge to attract buyers and transport the fruit to different destinations. 'I visited the Abohar area in 2005, which prompted me to give a try to kinnow farming in UP. I found the soil and climatic conditions in the traditional potato-growing region of Agra conducive for kinnow and the trial proved it a success. Since 2006, farmers have sourced hundreds of plants from Abohar, which are contributing to improving their farm income,' said Yadav, whose research domain is horticulture crops. Still, not everyone is convinced that UP's kinnows will rival Punjab's. Punjab orchardist Parth Dawra said it is too early to conclude that the UP's kinnow might capture the market and outshine Punjab's produce. 'There is no doubt that fruit productivity in Punjab has not been inching towards a bumper yield for the last five years. Climatic conditions of the Abohar area are considered better for pest management and quality of fruits but it is yet to be ascertained if the orchards of UP are capable of producing a similar quality of fruit, which is accepted by the market,' said Dawra.
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Barnala: Municipal council accountant held taking ₹11k bribe
The Punjab vigilance bureau (VB) on Friday arrested Deepak Setia, an accountant with the municipal council, Dhanaula for allegedly accepting ₹11,000 bribe. representational image. A VB official spokesperson said that the arrest was made following a complaint by a contractor, the resident of Dhanaula town. 'The complainant approached the VB alleging that the accused had demanded a bribe of ₹11,000 in exchange for facilitating the clearance of his pending payment cheque worth ₹2.21 lakh. The spokesperson informed that after verification of this complaint, the VB team laid a trap and caught Setia red-handed while accepting the bribe from the complainant. A case has been registered against Setia under the Prevention of Corruption Act at the VB police station, Patiala range. 'He would be produced in court on Saturday, and further investigation into the matter is on,' he said.
Mint
28-05-2025
- General
- Mint
Marriage changes women's lives—men's, not so much. The data shows it.
For 28-year-old Reena Khoda, a mother of three, the day kicks off at 4 am. Before heading out for her house-help job, she has to ensure all the day's cooking and cleaning is done. Tamanna Setia, 33, a cabin crew member with an Indian airline and a mother of two, usually starts her day by 6 am, or earlier if her job demands. As she flies to different cities and countries, she juggles everything at home - from house help and nannies to the endless needs of her four- and two-year-olds. Khoda and Setia, and several Indian women, would have seen parts of their lives play out in the recent Hindi film Mrs. and its 2021 Malayalam original, the critically acclaimed The Great Indian Kitchen. The remake was an internet sensation, particularly among women, for its rather intense take on the realities of household management. Both Khoda and Setia acknowledge that their husbands and in-laws provide necessary help, yet both feel managing the home remains primarily their responsibility. For Khoda, her job is a financial necessity; for Setia, it's about independence. Both worry for their kids when away; both feel somewhat overwhelmed. This is not just the story of two young married women with kids. It is a reality shared by millions of Indian women, as revealed in the Time Use Survey, a nationally representative government study that covered over 167,000 respondents. The data shows how marriage, motherhood, and household responsibilities reshape a woman's daily life -- dramatically and disproportionately -- compared to men. It helps sketch what a day in the life of the average Indian looks like, and why, despite greater educational access, women still struggle to translate learning into earning. Part 1: The unpaid burden: For Indian women, degrees don't ease household chores Post-marriage, her world shifts A Mint analysis of the survey's data shows that marriage changes a woman's life drastically, saddling her with unpaid household work. She spends about a fourth of her day on domestic duties - cooking, cleaning, caregiving, and more. That's a striking contrast from the lives of unmarried girls and women, who spend only 6% of their time on such activities. Now compare this with men. Unmarried boys and men spend 1% of their time on household work, which rises to just 3% after marriage. Read this | Where are the women? Why India's trading floors remain a male domain While unmarried women spend a significant share of time (23%) on 'employment' or 'learning' (i.e. earning and preparing to earn, respectively), this effort doesn't translate into time spent on actual formal work after marriage. For men, the total time spent on employment and learning remains unchanged before and after marriage. For married women who do go out to work, their 'double shift"—one at work and then at home—is unmissable. All kinds of work—paid (employment and related activities) and unpaid (domestic labour for family)—together take men roughly 7 hours and 15 minutes in a day, while women spend 7 hours and 48 minutes. Remember, paid work usually comes with weekly offs and vacation time, while domestic chores can be a daily task without breaks. Another shift happens if a marriage ends, through widowhood, divorce, or separation. While married women spend 388 minutes (6 hours and 28 minutes) on unpaid household chores, it comes down to half for widowed/divorced/separated women. For men, the opposite is true—as household burden strikes, the time spent on such tasks rises from 47 minutes to 79 minutes on average. The kitchen's gender gap The old saying 'The way to a man's heart is through his stomach" is seared in reality, underlining how women can earn appreciation or love by cooking delicious meals, something both the films mentioned above highlighted. As it turns out, women do dedicate the maximum of their waking-up hours to food management and preparation. (The first part of the story covered this; read here.) Married women spend 219 minutes (3 hours and 39 minutes) on this; men spend just 4 minutes. The gender gap also exists for other activities under the 'unpaid domestic and caregiving work' category. On 'childcare and instruction', a major task, married women spend 66 minutes a day and married men 19 minutes. Read this | On the gender scale, business schools still don't measure up Employment is a significant activity where women lag men in time spent. The gap is 307 minutes. But if traditional gender roles require women's work at home to balance men's earning endeavours outside, it doesn't play out that way: for the broad category of unpaid domestic and caregiving services, the gender gap is higher, tilted towards (rather, against) women (340 minutes). Learning paradox: from studies to domestic chores All figures in this analysis are averages covering all individuals, including those who do not engage in the said activity at all. When we zero in on only those who actually engage in these tasks, the story gets starker. About 82% of women engage in domestic chores, and about a fourth in caregiving work at home. This, of course, is higher for married women, with a 98% and nearly 50% participation rate, respectively. In comparison, only a third of married men participate in either of these activity categories. The participation rate in domestic chores is high (46%) even among single women and girls—for such boys and men, it's 18%. Also read | This women farmers' network envisions a feminist future for agriculture But here's where the break happens. Among unmarried girls and women, the participation rate in learning or studying is quite high (73%), even higher than such males (58%). However, this does not translate into a higher participation rate in employment post-marriage: 25% for women, against 82% for men. To sum up, married women show near-universal participation in unpaid domestic work, and their early investments in learning rarely translate into earning opportunities. This underscores how women are yet to break many barriers—or rather, how they still lack a conducive environment to bridge the gap between education and the labour market. Shuja Asrar contributed to this story.
