Noise polluters must be collectively resisted: Environment Secretary
Noise polluters must be collectively resisted: Environment Secretary

Environment, forest and climate change ministry secretary Dr Farhina Ahmed highlighted the need for awareness and collective efforts to control noise pollution. Excessive noise poses serious risks to public health and the environment, she said, adding: All silent zones, including hospitals and...

Finns have 'Sisu'— The synonym of courage, bravery and resilience
Finns have 'Sisu'— The synonym of courage, bravery and resilience

Finland has a cultural construct that you may have never heard of before. The term is called sisu, and while not directly translatable, it can be understood at the surface in English as will, determination, and perseverance in the face of adversity. Finns have a philosophy that what must be done,...