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People 6 years ago

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'It won't be in vain': The only female botanical illustrator at LIPI shares hardship, passion

Being the only female illustrator at the Herbarium Bogoriense of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences’ (LIPI) Biology Research Center, Anne Kusumawaty shared that drawing was an earned talent for her.

SE Asia 6 years ago

Former male nurse sentenced to jail, caning for molesting patient in Singapore hospital

At around 6pm on Aug 28 last year, the 24-year-old woman, who was in hospital seeking treatment for kidney stones, pressed a button to call for assistance. She wanted to talk to someone about her depression, which she was also suffering from.

SE Asia 6 years ago

Male model arrested over death of Thai 'pretties' model Lunlabelle

The 24-year-old Rachadech was arrested on Tuesday night as he was filling the tank of his car at a gas station on Ratchadapisek-Tha Phra Road with his mother.

News 6 years ago

Saudis open borders for women to travel without male permission

Saudi Arabia said a landmark policy change allowing women to travel without permission from a male guardian has come into effect.

Opinion 6 years ago

Good girls gone bad (on the field)

To keep our girls away from enjoying sports is equal to depriving them of access to the sunlight’s vital vitamin D, fresh air and physical activity — basically all things healthy.

City 6 years ago

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Women channel their 'inner Kahlo' through backyard art

Efi Sri Handayani, manager of the Purplecode’s collective space, said that having a safe place for women to express themselves was important.

Entertainment 6 years ago

'Big Little Lies' back for second dive into the female psyche

Astronomic wealth, beachfront real estate porn and oversized glasses of wine that belie abuse, affairs and a swank community's murder mystery -- at first glance the hit show "Big Little Lies" appeared little more than a glorified soap opera.

Health 6 years ago

Time to start studying females too, urges scientist

US neurobiologist Rebecca Shansky recalled her first experiences studying mice in the lab two decades ago: the "default" was to study males. Shansky's article denounces that practice as based on outdated gender stereotypes from the 19th century.