Women in STEM deserve the rockstar treatment too
“Can you name at least one Filipina scientist?” This was a question Iza Calzado asked us, to stress the lack of recognition of women in science. The She Talks co-founder…
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Catriona Gray and H’Hen Niê were each other’s NYFW date
Catriona Gray is living her best life while attending New York Fashion Week. She also has a new BFF to be her date at the event—no other than Miss Vietnam H’Hen Niê.
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These models are making a case against ageism in fashion and beauty
For all its perceived progress, the fashion and beauty industry is still lacking in many areas. Among them, diversity. Ageism is one of its biggest problems, especially with women. There…
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Ex-Miss Universe Dayanara Torres reveals she has skin cancer, urges moms to mind their health
Miss Universe 1993 Dayanara Torres took to Instagram to share some unfortunate news today: “I have been diagnosed with skin cancer ‘melanoma,’” she wrote in the caption. She used the…
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Another Nepali woman exiled during her period has died
A 21-year-old Nepali woman, Parwati Bogati, who was exiled during her period in a so-called “menstruation hut” as part of local tradition, has died. Parwati’s mother-in-law, Laxmi, told the Kathmandu…
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Body positivity advocate Jameela Jamil got called out for being “slim”
I’ve always been skinny, and believe it or not, though I have been outspoken about body positivity, I’m not always comfortable in my own skin. There are times I feel…
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Mary Oliver quotes to live by for your every mood
Mary Oliver is one of the most prolific writers of our time. She is a Pulitzer Prize winner and recognized as an acclaimed poet. She recently passed away, but her…
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‘Vogue’ misnamed Noor Tagouri, a misrepresentation activist
Forgetting someone’s name is a common mistake, especially if you just met for a few minutes and never saw each other for a long time. But deliberately getting it wrong and not double-checking for accuracy is another issue entirely.
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Lucy Liu’s artworks will be on display at the National Museum of Singapore
Lucy Liu is known for her roles in Charlie’s Angels, Kill Bill, and Elementary. But what many may not know is that she is also a remarkable artist, in every sense…
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There’s more to Katherine Schwarzenegger than being Chris Pratt’s fiancée
News of Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger’s engagement made headlines yesterday. It also led to a surge of searches on Katherine. While everyone knows Chris Pratt, Katherine has managed to…
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