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SHANTI DEVI: THE WOMAN MECHANIC

Recent years have recorded more women venturing into male-dominated territories and making significant impacts in those fields. The story of Shanti Devi is a daring one that will serve as an inspiration to women while reiterating that nothing is impossible to do if only you believe. At the outskirts of Delhi, is situated the Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar Depot, a home for trucks, where over 70,000 trucks are packed. Covering an area of more than 75 acres and is reportedly the largest trucking stopover point in Asia. There Shanti Devi and her husband Bahadur make their livelihood, she is over 70 and the first woman mechanic in India. She was an apprentice under a man called Mistri who taught her how to change tires, fix punctures and make minor engine repairs. Devi’s first marriage was a shipwreck her husband was a drunk and a gambler, who used all her money…

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Health & Wellbeing

ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Alzheimer’s disease is a physical disease that affects the brain. It is the most common cause of dementia (memory loss). Alzheimer occurs when there is a protein build-up in the brain forming structures called plagues and tangle which leads to the loss of connection between nerve cells and to the loss of nerve cells which may eventually lead to loss of brain tissues. People with Alzheimer also have a shortage of some important chemicals in their brain. These chemical messengers help to transmit signals around the brain. When there is a shortage of them, the signals are not transmitted as effectively. Some of the symptoms of Alzheimer include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving or language. Alzheimer becomes more severe with time. This means that it is a progressive disease because over time, more parts of the brain become damaged and as this happens more symptoms develop. SYMPTOMS…

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Governance in Heels

What Women Can Learn From Female Heads of Government

By: Eruke Ojuederie Following Theresa May’s victory at the polls on June 8, the controversies surrounding her Brexit move have sparked up a fresh debate. The British Prime Minister has taken steps towards assuring European Union citizens living in Britain, that their activities will not be disrupted when the move is completed. This has not been much of an assurance as EU citizens are yet to determine what the future holds for them. According to the exit plan, those who meet the five-year rule would be able to apply for the “settled” status. This is assumed to be more like a temporary citizenship which allows them to live and work in Britain. Since Theresa May moved for Britain’s exit from the European Union, skeptics have questioned her style of governance and in fact the role of women in the political scene. Despite recent moves by women across regions towards participating…

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Happenings

China Woman Faints after Breaking Jade Bracelet in Jewelry Shop

A Chinese woman fainted in a jewellery shop after accidentally breaking a jade bracelet priced at $44,000 (£35,000). The tourist from eastern Jiangxi province was trying on the bracelet in a shop in Ruili in Yunnan province near the border with Myanmar, where much of the jade in China is from. When she was told the bracelet’s price she quickly took it off but in her haste dropped it, state media reported. No agreement over compensation for the shop has yet been reached. Shop staff attempted to calm the woman after the breakage, but she turned pale, began sweating and eventually fainted, a report on news website 163.com quoted the shop owner’s son as saying. She came round after other customers who had rushed to help pinched her under her nose, the People’s Daily reported. Shop staff then told the woman she could pay $25,000 to resolve the matter,…

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