Not enough steps to prevent loss of ethnic languages
Not enough steps to prevent loss of ethnic languages

There are 12 families of the Hudi community in Gridda Narayanpur village of Sherpur Sadar Upazila. None of them can speak their mother tongue. Subhash Chandra Biswas, a member of the community, said, Even I cant speak my mother tongue, let alone my children. My aunt was the only person in our...

No escape from sound pollution
No escape from sound pollution

There is no escape from the grip of sound pollution. According to the World Health Organizations guidelines, the safe noise level in residential areas is 55 dB (decibels). According to a 2024 study by the Global Cities Institute, a global research organization, the pollution level in commercial...

Boeing reports $11.8 billion loss in 2024 after challenging year
Boeing reports $11.8 billion loss in 2024 after challenging year

Boeing announced a fourth-quarter loss of $3.8 billion on Tuesday, bringing its annual loss for 2024 to $11.8 billion, marking another difficult year for the U.S. planemaker. The company cited a machinists strike, job cuts, and issues with government programs as major factors contributing to nearly...

LG Energy Solution posts quarterly loss amid slowing EV demand
LG Energy Solution posts quarterly loss amid slowing EV demand

South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) reported a quarterly loss for the first time in three years, impacted by a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) demand, reports Reuters. For the October-December period, the company posted an operating loss of 226 billion won ($158 million), a...

Fitness coach shares 7 easy tips for weight loss
Fitness coach shares 7 easy tips for weight loss

Its easy to complicate weight loss with complex exercises and diets. A fitness coach simplifies the process with seven straightforward, effective tips. As the saying goes, too many cooks spoil the broth, similarly, too many complicated steps may not work. Fitness is all about sustaining the...

6 common protein mistakes to avoid for weight loss
6 common protein mistakes to avoid for weight loss

Protein plays a crucial role in maintaining organ function, immunity, metabolism, and ensuring the proper functioning of hormones and neurotransmitters, according to registered dietitian Maddie Pasquariello, MS, RDN. It is also essential for healthy body weight, muscles, and bones. A 2020 review...

Intermittent fasting for health benefits not weight loss
Intermittent fasting for health benefits not weight loss

Intermittent fasting, popular among celebrities and leaders like British PM Rishi Sunak, is praised for its health benefits, including potential lifespan extension. However, while fasting may aid in body repair, dietitians warn it might not be the best for weight loss and caution against skipping...

Back pain to hair loss: 14 warning signs of vitamin D deficiency
Back pain to hair loss: 14 warning signs of vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency can have several effects on your health. It can be challenging to diagnose as the deficiency may not cause any noticeable symptoms, or its symptoms can often overlap with those of other health issues. According to a recent article in Health, here are 14 common signs to watch...

Wildfire in Pakistan kills 180 animals, devastates Thar communities
Wildfire in Pakistan kills 180 animals, devastates Thar communities

A wildfire that erupted on December 18 in Khokhrapar Union Council and parts of Achhro Thar has killed 180 animals, destroyed crops, fodder, and over 50,000 trees across 20 acres, according to villagers, as reported by DAWN. The blaze, which reportedly started near the Indian border, wiped out...

Australia takes HSBC to court over neglecting scam victims
Australia takes HSBC to court over neglecting scam victims

Australias corporate regulator has filed a lawsuit against the local affiliate of global banking giant HSBC, alleging it failed to properly address approximately 950 reports of customers losing close to, or more than, a million dollars, reports Reuters. The Australian Securities and Investments...

Elton John takes break from music career after severe eye infection leads to vision loss
Elton John takes break from music career after severe eye infection leads to vision loss

British music legend Elton John has opened up about the ongoing health challenges hes facing, revealing that he is still grappling with vision loss caused by a severe eye infection. Speaking to ABCs Good Morning America (GMA) to promote his new Disney Plus documentary Elton John: Never Too Late,...