Schools use therapy-based programs for 'overwhelmed' kids On a windy December morning in rural southwest Michigan, an American flag flapped at half-staff outside Paw Paw Early Elementary School. A social worker with a miniature therapy dog named Trixie offered comfort at the entry doors. World 20 Dec, 2021
At least 27 people feared dead in blaze at clinic in Japan At least 27 people were feared dead after a fire swept through a psychiatry clinic in the Japanese city of Osaka on Friday, and media said police were investigating suspected arson. World 17 Dec, 2021
The essence of tragedy Tragedy is a genre known to us since the time of ancient Greece as human suffering and sorrowful events that befall the characters in a play. Blogs 17 Dec, 2021
Storm weakens after heavy rain, evacuation in southern India A tropical storm weakened after dumping heavy rains overnight in parts of southern India off the Bay of Bengal as more than 50,000 people evacuated to government-run camps, officials said Saturday. World 04 Dec, 2021
Jury finds Rittenhouse not guilty in Kenosha shootings Kyle Rittenhouse was acquitted of all charges Friday after testifying he acted in self-defense in the deadly Kenosha shootings that became a flashpoint in the debate over guns, vigilantism and racial injustice in the U.S. World 20 Nov, 2021
Archaeologist of the self: Understanding our inner wisdom Our life is like the seasons. It is simple; it is complex; it is also, at times, prickly. Yet, in the midst of happiness, or chaos, it is as exciting as a nail-biting T20 cricket match. Opinion 15 Nov, 2021
Power to be yourself: It holds the pivot to influence others Speaking to people, or not speaking to people, for some reason, is all a question of your communication style. It is also a matter of knowing your approach. If you know the real you, you can build the necessary bridges for not just better, but also effective communication, interaction and/or interface. Opinion 21 Oct, 2021
'Children, youths prone to mental health issues' Children and young people could experience the impact of COVID-19 on their mental health and well-being for many years to come, UNICEF warned in its flagship report published on Wednesday. Nepal 08 Oct, 2021
Death toll in Cyclone Shaheen now 5 as storm moves into Oman The death toll from Cyclone Shaheen rose to five Monday while other fishermen from Iran remained missing as the storm moved further inland into Oman and weakened. World 04 Oct, 2021
Study highlights difficulty of stopping antidepressants A study of British patients with a long history of depression highlights how difficult it can be to stop medication, even for those who feel well enough to try. Health 30 Sep, 2021
Cyclone floods parts of India's east coast, knocks out power A cyclone flooded parts of India's eastern coast with heavy rains and uprooted thousands of trees and power poles, knocking out electricity, before weakening to a deep depression Monday. World 27 Sep, 2021
India's Odisha, Andhra Pradesh states brace for cyclonic storm A deep depression over India's Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm that is expected to make landfall on Sunday, the state-run India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday. World 26 Sep, 2021
