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Uni assignment tackles period poverty in Zambia

Students turned an assignment into a mission to tackle period poverty in Zambia, demonstrating the empathy and problem-solving skills shaping a new generation.

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Quote of the day by JD Vance: 'Poor people don't wear pajamas. We fall asleep in our underwear or blue jeans'

US Vice President JD Vance's life is a rags-to-riches story as he struggled with poverty and instability as he grew up. He chronicled his life in his best-selling book Hillbilly Elegy, published in 2016, just before Donald Trump became the president for the first time. JD Vance was not even…

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Diogenes: “To one who asked what was the proper time for lunch, he said, 'If a rich man, when you will; if a poor man..." — Greek philosopher's timeless lesson on wealth, hunger, luxury and inequality

Quote of the day by Diogenes: Diogenes' ancient quote “To one who asked what was the proper time for lunch, he said, ‘If a rich man, when you will; if a poor man, when you can" reveals stark differences between the wealthy and the poor. It shows how privilege dictates…

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Quote of the day by Mother Teresa: "The greatest disease is not TB or leprosy, it is being…" - her timeless words on loneliness, love and human connection

Mother Teresa spent decades working among the sick and dying in Calcutta, and she came to believe that one form of suffering went largely unnoticed by modern medicine. "The greatest disease in the West today is not TB or leprosy; it is being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for," she said.…

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'Bheek maangne ka tareeka thoda casual hai': Ashneer Grover slams X user for asking him to donate Rs 900 crore over wife Madhuri Jain's viral remarks

Madhuri Jain Grover's remarks on wealth and family size sparked online debate. An X user asked Ashneer Grover to donate his fortune to charity. Ashneer Grover responded with a viral one-liner dismissing the request. The controversy highlights privilege and economic inequality discussions. Social media remains divided over the comments and…

The Economic Times

Less than 2% of rents affordable for benefit claimants, report warns

People are being forced into a ‘cycle of debt, poverty and homelessness’, a charity chief said

The Independent UK

Keir Starmer's two-child cap claim is a vain bid for a legacy he hasn't earned

Keir Starmer’s claim that scrapping the two-child benefit cap is his proudest moment from his time as Prime Minister is a vain attempt to re-write…

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'Hire a Scottish commissioner to tackle pensioner poverty' urges charity

OLDER Scots risk being trapped in poverty, it has been warned.

The National (Scotland)

Indigenous housing progress staring into funding abyss

Short-term funding for Aboriginal homelands is failing to deliver housing and infrastructure needs in communities stricken by poverty, MPs have been warned.

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Quote of the Day by Charles Darwin: “If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by..."- Inspiring lessons on compassion, social justice, empathy, equality, and what's society's most grotesque sin by the father of evolutionary theory

Charles Darwin's profound words highlight that societal progress is measured by the well-being of its poorest citizens, not its wealthiest. He argued that if human institutions create or perpetuate poverty and inequality, it represents a grave moral failing. This timeless message urges us to examine our systems and take collective…

The Economic Times

Pope Leo urges US and Europe to do more for migrants on 4th July anniversary

Pope Leo has urged his fellow Americans to welcome and protect immigrants as the United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on Saturday. During a visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa he also pressed Europe to do more for people fleeing war and poverty.

Radio France Internationale

Digital poverty is holding university students back

When a student can’t submit their essay because the household’s only device is being used by three siblings for school, or because their mobile data ran out mid-lecture, they are experiencing digital poverty.

The Conversation

Far from waging war on the south, PM Burnham could improve the lives of Londoners. Here’s how

The right wants to paint Manchesterism in terms of north v south – but poverty everywhere is solved by prioritising the public purse over private pockets, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

The Guardian - UK

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Some people think luxury is the opposite of poverty. It is not. It is the opposite of...' - Iconic fashion designer's unapologetic take on elegance and true sophistication

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: Coco Chanel revolutionized women's fashion with her emphasis on comfort, simplicity, and timeless elegance. Overcoming a challenging past, she became a symbol of confidence and independent thought. Her philosophy, that true luxury lies in refinement and character rather than ostentation, continues to inspire.…

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Voices: ‘It’s not the schools or the kids; it’s the parents’: Readers on why white working-class pupils are falling behind

YOUR VIEWS: A major report into white working-class educational outcomes has sparked passionate debate among our community on everything from the role of parents and poverty to whether schools are too focused on academic success

The Independent UK

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could push a million more people into poverty

The economic cost of the Ebola outbreak to Africa could reach up to $3.6bn, the UN says

The Guardian - UK

Energy price cap rise ‘will push millions in Great Britain into fuel poverty’

Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuel

The Times of India

Ebola outbreak may cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, deepen poverty, says UN

The United Nations has sounded the alarm on the Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting its dire implications for African economies, with potential losses reaching $3.6 billion. This epidemic threatens not only health but also broader socio-economic structures, jeopardizing jobs, education, and food stability. Interventions are essential to mitigate long-term repercussions…

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Meet the world's most fertile woman who gave birth to 44 children, including three sets of quadruplets

When Mariam Nabatanzi from Uganda gave birth to her first set of twins at just 13 years old, she had no idea her life would become one of the most extraordinary stories in modern medical history. Over the next two decades, she gave birth to 44 children through a remarkable…

The Independent UK

White working-class children have to be exceptional or exceptionally lucky to succeed, Phillipson says

Ms Phillipson said the group had been failed by the ‘distant dream’ of social mobility that had lifted only a ‘lucky few’ – including herself – out of poverty

The Economic Times

Chinese proverb of the day: 'Poverty cannot change the virtues of the benevolent and...' - this thought-provoking saying reveals why money can never replace one's character and why integrity is your greatest wealth

Chinese proverb of the day: Ancient Chinese wisdom highlights that true success isn't measured by wealth but by character. One saying emphasizes that integrity, kindness, and compassion remain steadfast, even amidst financial hardship. Adversity reveals inner strength, proving that ethical values are enduring treasures, far more valuable than material possessions.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Seneca: “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” a life lesson on finding contentment

Quote of the day by Seneca: “The greatest wealth is a poverty of desires” explores the Stoic philosopher's belief that true wealth comes from needing less rather than owning more. The quote encourages gratitude, self-control and contentment, reminding readers that lasting happiness is found not in endless possessions but in…

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Why Revenge Failed And Forgiveness Won Everything

What is stronger a weapon that wins a battle or forgiveness that ends a war? The Mahabharata answers this question through one of its most emotional stories. It is not about arrows, divine weapons, or mighty warriors. It is about a single decision that broke a chain of hatred passed…

The Economic Times

Best German Proverb of the day: "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty." A life lesson on the price of pride

Best Proverb of the day: The German proverb "Peace creates wealth, wealth creates arrogance, arrogance brings war, war brings poverty" illustrates the recurring cycle linking prosperity, pride and conflict. It teaches that peace enables growth, but unchecked arrogance can destroy it. The proverb remains relevant today, reminding people that humility,…

The Conversation

The international legal order is broken: 2 key shifts needed to fix it

The international legal order that was created after the second world war is no longer fit for purpose. Its response to urgent global problems like climate, poverty and pandemics is inadequate. Its key institutions like the United Nations are incapable of restoring peace in Ukraine, Iran, Sudan or the Democratic…

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