Meet the rare orange-lipped monkey that hid from science for years, and a blurred photo helped discover it |

A new monkey species, likweli, was discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Researchers first spotted an unfamiliar primate in a blurry photograph in 2008. Further sightings led to a dedicated search between 2018 and 2022. This newly identified species has distinctive orange lips and a calm nature. Conservationists now recommend listing the likweli as…

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‘Call me uncool, but I don’t allow my child to have sleepovers’: Parenting expert explains why she says no

Photo credits: Instagram/@riddhi_deorah Modern parents are changing the conventional rules of parenting. They are saying yes to the experiences that were once a big “No” for children and teens. Sleepovers is one such activity. A night with friends, movies, games, snacks is now being considered a normal part of children’s life nowadays. But not everyone…

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Meet the Maiani Soccer Grannies in their 70s-80s who traded rocking chairs for football boots, and how they are catalysing football into medicine for body and mind

Kenyan women aged fifty to eighty play football regularly. This activity helps them stay active and develop strong friendships. The Maiani Soccer Grannies aim for a World Cup for older women. Physical activity benefits aged people by improving heart health and mental sharpness. These women prove that growing older does not mean growing quiet. Stereotypes…

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What if Indian mothers got this much maternity leave? Here’s how 7 countries provide the best support for new parents

Sweden is like the global leader in family friendly policies. Its maternity and parental leave system is among the world’s most generous. Mothers can take maternity leave around childbirth, while parents together are entitled to 480 days (around 16 months) of paid parental leave, much of it paid at around 80% of salary. The policy…

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“This is how retirement should be”; meet the couple who chose a cruise ship instead of a retirement home and spent more than 450 days living at sea |

For many, retirement means gardening, sleeping, cooking or just spending time with grandchildren. But for this Australian couple who are also great-grandparents, retirement looks like a forever sea sojourn. Meet Marty and Jess Ansen, who made retirement look like a fun journey. The couple made global headlines after sharing their secret that they had spent…

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