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Australia's gender pay gap falls to new low

12-12-2023 Gday India

The gender pay gap in Australia has fallen 1.1 percentage points to a new low of 21.7 per cent in 2023, a new report said. More women in management drives a decline in the gender pay gap, but every industry and almost three in four employers still have a gender pay gap larger than 5 per cent

Indian-origin Dave Sharma officially sworn in as senator in Australia

12-12-2023 Gday India

Indian-origin former MP Dave Sharma was officially sworn in on Monday as a senator for New South Wales (NSW) in the Australian Parliament.

More Indian Americans to join race for US Congress in 2024

12-12-2023 Gday India

The Samosa Caucus has indeed become the "flavour of the House" in the US with a record five Indian-Americans getting elected to the House of Representatives in one of the most polarised mid-term elections in the country last year.

Indonesia sets up tourism fund to boost visitor arrivals

12-12-2023 Gday India

The Indonesian government is currently establishing a tourism fund to support the country in developing sustainable tourism and attract more visitors, a Minister said.

Virtual reality experiences can alleviate fear, phobias

12-12-2023 Gday India

Virtual reality (VR) experiences have emerged as a novel way to investigate and treat fear and phobias among humans, a new study has said.

New wearable robot to assist people with walking difficulties

12-12-2023 Gday India

Researchers have developed a new wearable robot that is designed to specifically assist people with difficulties in walking due to ageing, muscle weakness, surgeries or specific medical conditions. The robot, described in a paper published in Science Robotics, was found to improve balance

New moms & dads increasingly turn to social media for parenting advice

12-12-2023 Gday India

New parents facing tough times to handle their newborns and toddlers with rocking them to sleep, feed and potty training, are increasingly turning to social media for help, according to a study.

Walking faster may significantly lower Type 2 diabetes risk

12-12-2023 Gday India

Walking at a speed of 4 or more km an hour is linked to a significantly lower risk of Type 2 diabetes, suggests a study.

Study shows stronger thigh muscles can prevent knee replacement surgery

12-12-2023 Gday India

Stronger quadriceps muscles, relative to the hamstrings, may lower the risk of total knee replacement, according to a study led by an Indian-origin researcher.

Simple 20 mins workouts can boost brain after a bad night's sleep

12-12-2023 Gday India

Didn’t get a good night’s sleep? Just 20 minutes of moderate exercises can boost your brain, according to a study. The study, led by the University of Portsmouth researchers explored how sleep, oxygen levels, and exercise affect our ability to perform mental tasks.

Short sleep, shift work may raise risk of high BP

12-12-2023 Gday India

Short sleep lengths, daytime napping, shift work and even long sleep lengths have been linked to an increased risk of elevated blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

Lack of sleep increases diabetes risk in women

12-12-2023 Gday India

Women, especially those after menopause, not sleeping adequately may be at risk of diabetes, according to a study. The findings led by Columbia University researchers found that sleep loss of 90 minutes for six weeks increased fasting insulin levels by over 12 per cent overall.

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