Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi along with several other officers sent their samples for testing for COVID-19 after acting Chairman of the Bihar Legislative Council Awadhesh Narayan Singh tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday as per a report by The Times of India. Awadesh Singh’s wife, two sons and daughter-in-law have also…
Category: politics
How COVID-19 has changed Kerala’s NRIs from white knights to bête noires
kerala, still basking from international glory over its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, has suddenly turned a fractioned society over the fate of thousands of hapless expatriates who are desperate to return home amid mass job losses and the fear of the dreaded virus. Matters have taken an unlikely turn with the Left Democratic Front…
Kamala Harris on being the only Black woman in the Senate
With the recent scandals and protests over police brutality and racial injustice that have shaken America, more and more people have turned their attention to Kamala Harris, a California member of the Democratic Party, and the only Black woman in the Senate. An in-depth profile of Harris published recently in the San Francisco Chronicle, detailing…
Rising support for Biden to pick a Black female running mate
When it comes to potential Vice Presidents if Joe Biden wins the U.S. election, a female running mate would be amazing as it would bring the country one step closer to having the first female President. Many prominent voices are encouraging Biden to appoint not only a female VP, but that it be a woman…
LGBT+ support in the workplace rises significantly, survey shows
Diversity and acceptance towards members of the LGBT+ community is growing in the United States, according to a recent survey. During a time when tevelivision and online news headlines are full of intolerance, the positive workplace stats indicating LGBT+ support are welcomed ones. The numbers indicate, though, there is still work to be done when…
NDA will get two-third majority in Bihar under Nitish Kumar’s leadership: Amit Shah at virtual rally
Addressing the party workers and people of Bihar through a virtual rally, he attacked the opposition RJD. Setting the tone for Bihar assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said the state moved from “jungle raj to janta raj” during the NDA rule and expressed confidence that the alliance will get a two-third…
On World Speech Day 2020, here’s what to expect
March 16th is World Speech Day 2020, a celebration through live public speaking events across the globe. In fact, more than 100 nations will participate in WSD. What to watch for on World Speech Day 2020 There will be events in schools and universities, simple community halls, and grand government buildings across the globe. Each one…
Margaret Thatcher, Iron Lady: UK’s first female prime minister
One of the most dominant and influential female figures of the 20th century is Baroness Margaret Thatcher “Iron Lady.” She was the leader of the Conservative Party and the first female to hold office as a prime minister in Britain. She is known for her conservative and firm ideology, and Angela Baker guest posts today…
Uber accident? The next steps you need to take
While people may think that an Uber accident is different than other types of accidents, many of the principles of what you need to do right after the accident remain the same. While it is near difficult to impossible to file a lawsuit directly against Uber, there is still an insurance claim involved because Uber…
Crossing the line: 3 examples of sexual advances at work
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a form of unlawful sex discrimination. According to the law, sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome visual, physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct that’s sexual in nature or based on a person’s sex that is pervasive or severe and affects working conditions. If you are feeling harassed but aren’t…
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Confidence and Leaning on Others
Strong women everywhere are breaking stereotypes and glass ceilings in industries. Whether it’s fighting for equal pay or starting a company, allow their stories to inspire you! Women have historically been underrepresented in positions of power and leadership, but female leaders are paving the path for future generations. And Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is leading the pack….
10 Steps to Receiving Your Deserved Compensation for Car Accident
Being involved in a road accident can be so scary. The trail of events that are procedurally required by the law in the aftermath of an accident can be even more demanding and cause a nightmare. Besides, the threat of suffering serious injuries after an accident and the losses incurred in terms of property damage…
Beat Imposter Syndrome like a Boss
If any of the thoughts below are going through your mind on any given day at work, then you’re one of many women who suffers from imposter syndrome anxiety. I feel like a fraud. I am nowhere as good as my co-workers think I am. Surely they can’t ignore that I’m not as qualified as…
7 Stress Management Tips for the Workplace
Work can be very challenging sometimes. Over time you feel tension and anxiety increase more and more. While quitting your job may not be an option for you and the politics of the organization isn’t something you can change in a day, there are at least realistic ways for to reduce your stress on the…
These women pushed the glass ceiling of U.S. politics
In her concession speech almost a year ago today, Hillary Clinton said, “I know that we still have not shattered that highest and hardest glass ceiling. But someday someone will.” The glass ceiling refers to that upper limit in organizations that remains elusive or difficult for women to reach. While I think we are still…
The Issues That Remain Important For Women Business Leaders
Business leaders and entrepreneurs across the globe tend to share common problems with running their companies. It often takes an empowered and creative manager to cut through the noise of issues to find the ones that mean the most to their employees and their customers. Some of these issues remain the priority for the lifetime…
Nellie McClung: Assessing Her Impact on Women’s Rights (Post 3 of 3)
Welcome to the final installment of Nellie McClung week! This post is written by both Resa and I. As Resa explained in her wonderful post two days ago, Nellie was pivotal in Manitoba being the first Canadian province to grant women the right to vote. The momentous date was January 28, 1916. After this important day,…
A Women’s Parliament
Today Resa and I unveil post #2 of Nellie McClung week. Please head to the original post at Resa’s Graffiti Lux and Murals blog to see the Winnipeg mural of Nellie and her fellow suffragists, which has been photographed so well by Resa. Learn about the history of women’s rights in Canada and more. Thank…
The Early Life of Nellie McClung, Notable Feminist, Advocate and Author
Nellie McClung (1873-1951) was a suffragist, political and social activist, feminist, author, and, on a personal note, she means a lot to Resa and I (Resa wrote about Canadian women’s right to vote in her #GreenWhiteViolet guest post, which included mention of Nellie). Nellie worked tirelessly toward securing women’s rights in Canada, and for that we…
Author Joseph De Cross on femininity and a female US President
Please join me in welcoming Joseph De Cross, the author of the political thriller Code 13: Life of a Madam President. Joseph kindly accepted my invitation to visit and discuss his views on the election of a female US President, which is what he proposes will happen in his newest novel. He also chats about…