The untold plight of imprisoned women in Africa, the Americas, and Asia under the pandemic · Global Voices

Data and news reports on imprisoned women are rare, if non-existent.   Photo credit: Pexels, under public domain. When COVID-19 hit prisons around the world, it entered overcrowded, insalubrious, and forgotten places in which women are a minority and face specific risks. Women represent between two and 10 percent of the world’sContinue Reading

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IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB: KL Rahul made the highest score by an Indian in IPL history.© BCCI/IPL Kings XI Punjab’s (KXIP) skipper KL Rahul on Thursday became the fastest Indian to complete 2,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Rahul achieved the feat during the team’s clash againstContinue Reading

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IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB: KL Rahul played a captain’s knock for KXIP, smashing 132 not out off 69 balls.© BCCI/IPL KL Rahul scored his second Indian Premier League (IPL) century on Thursday, reaching the landmark off 62 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Dubai. He finished unbeaten on 132 offContinue Reading

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IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB: Players show their respect for the deceased Dean Jones by wearing black arm bands.© BCCI/IPL The sudden demise of former Australia cricketer and commentator Dean Jones on Thursday has sent the cricket community into a state of shock. Several former cricketers, fans expressed their griefContinue Reading

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Parkinson's disease can affect the eyes – here's what we know so far

Parkinson's is a motor disease which can affect eye movement. Lucky Business/ Shutterstock Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, affecting over 10 million people worldwide. It’s characterised by changes in movement, including tremors, and slower and more rigid movements. But researchers are also beginning to investigate otherContinue Reading

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