Is Racism an Issue for Fashion?

After years of systemic discrimination and cases of cultural appropriation, the fashion industry is yet to truly confront the issue of racism. When it comes to addressing issues of race, the fashion industry has struggled. Cultural appropriation, racist blunders and the lack of runway diversity are key talking points, which have led to a rise in diversity and inclusion schemes. […]

A co-worker’s rudeness can affect your sleep – and your partner’s

Rudeness. Sarcastic comments. Demeaning language. Interrupting or talking over someone in a meeting. Workplace incivilities such as these are becoming increasingly common, and a new study from Portland State University and University of Illinois researchers found this behavior has the potential to not only negatively affect an employee’s sleep but their partner’s as well. The study, recently published in the […]

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal ban Phones from Wedding

The couple has reportedly been dating for two years. With each passing day, a new report surfaces in regards to Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal’s rumoured wedding. The couple is rumoured to tie the knot in Rajasthan in December 2021. The most recent rumour surrounding the couple is that the Bollywood stars have opted for a ‘no phones’ policy for […]

Men experience more emotional pain during breakups

A new study of online relationship support finds that men tend to experience emotional pain more than women when their relationship takes a turn for the worse. An international team of psychologists led by researchers at Lancaster University conducted the first-ever “big data” analysis of relationship problems. The study began as an attempt to create a map of the most […]

Desi Women’s Experiences of Arthritis

Experiences of arthritis are a part of many Desi women’s realities worldwide. Yet, this chronic illness remains one that is not potently discussed in Desi spaces. Arthritis affects 15% of people (over 210 million) in India. This rate is higher than many well-known diseases like diabetes and cancer. In 2019, The Times of India highlighted that research predicts that in […]

Alternative to using race in kidney function test found

Kaiser Permanente study supports eventual use of new way to estimate kidney function. Researchers have identified an approach to remove race from equations used to estimate a person’s kidney function. These equations have been criticized for potentially perpetuating racial health disparities. The findings, reported September 23 in the New England Journal of Medicine, are expected to inform National Kidney Foundation–American Society […]