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The Samoyed, a spitz breed from Siberia, was originally bred for sledge pulling on polar expeditions. With its thick, fluffy white coat and cheerful nature, it resembles a small polar bear. Credit : PEXELS
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The golden eagle, with a wingspan up to 7 feet, can dive at speeds of 200 mph to hunt mammals like rabbits and marmots. Credit : PINTEREST
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The aye-aye, a nocturnal lemur from Madagascar, features large, reflective eyes that aid night vision, making it a unique example of nocturnal adaptation. Credit : PINTEREST
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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Woman claims co-worker reported her to HR for being 'too quiet': 'I am the villain because...'
In today's era of hyper-social workplaces, simply doing your job quietly might not be enough. Recently, a 29-year-old woman's Reddit post has gone viral after she claimed her co-worker reported her to HR, not for poor performance, but for being too quiet at work. A debate sparked online after a woman revealed she was reported for not engaging in small office talks.(Pexels/Representational Image) The woman (@Kataklysm17), who works in analytics at a marketing agency, described herself as introverted. She said her job involves working with spreadsheets and data, and she prefers to stay focused rather than engage in casual chats. However, a colleague whom she names 'Erin' seems to have a problem with that. HR steps in after complaints about her silence: In her post, she mentions that Erin regularly commented about her silence during meetings and lack of participation in team chats. Eventually, Erin filed an HR complaint, calling her 'emotionally distant' and 'uncooperative.' Though her manager supported her, HR said they had to record the concern. "I was stunned when HR called me in. My manager backed me up and said I was one of the most reliable and focused members on the team," she adds. Check out the post here: Reddit reacts after a woman claimed she was called out for skipping small talk at work.(@Kataklsym17/Reddit) 'A few weeks ago, she did it again. This time, she claimed that I 'undermine team morale' because I don't join in 'water cooler talk' or 'send emojis' in the group Slack,' she further adds. In her post, the woman mentions that she works more than 40 hours a week, meets all deadlines, and produces high-quality results, yet she feels penalised for not fitting into a loud or chatty office culture. The post went viral online, and many users agreed that quiet workers often face unfair pressure to act extroverted in modern workplaces. One of the users, @Quick-Diamond3697, commented, 'Not gonna lie, Erin sounds like she's projecting hard, like... ur silence threatens her need to be the center of attention.' Another user, @Choice_Marsupial_414, commented, 'Proud of you for staying professional. Just don't let them gaslight u into thinking ur peace is a problem.' The post has sparked a larger conversation about what 'teamwork' really means and whether personality should impact how employees are judged.


Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
UAE confirms new 2025–2026 university calendar: Key updates every students should know
All UAE public, private, and international branch Higher Education Institutions must follow the 2025–2026 academic calendar, except international universities aligned with home-country calendars/ Image: Pexels TL;DR UAE university year runs from 25 August 2025 to 3 July 2026, applying to all HEIs. Winter break is 8 Dec 2025 – 4 Jan 2026; Spring break is 16–29 March 2026. Minor flexibility allowed: holidays can shift by up to one week, but durations stay fixed. New calendar aims to balance academics with wellbeing, family time, and national priorities. In a step that reflects the UAE's broader focus on harmonizing educational progress with community values, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) has unveiled a revamped academic calendar for the 2025–2026 university year. The change, recently approved by the Education, Human Development and Community Development Council, will be applied across all public and private higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country. The new calendar structure introduces more consistent term schedules and better-aligned holiday breaks, reinforcing the government's commitment to creating a balanced, student-centered learning environment—especially in a year officially marked as the 'Year of Community.' A New Approach to the Academic Year Effective from the next academic cycle, the updated university calendar is designed to unify start and end dates across all HEIs in the UAE. The shift is aimed at improving educational efficiency, supporting students' mental and academic wellbeing, and ensuring family cohesion during major breaks. Key features of the new academic structure include: Academic Year Start: Monday, 25 August 2025 Winter Break: A four-week holiday from 8 December 2025 to 4 January 2026 Classes resume on 5 January 2026 Spring Break: A two-week holiday from 16 to 29 March 2026 Classes resume on 30 March 2026 Academic Year End: 3 July 2026 These changes will bring the university calendar more in line with the national school system, allowing families with students in both sectors to enjoy synchronized breaks. Balancing Flexibility with Structure Dr. Abdulrahman Al Awar, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratisation and Acting Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized that the new schedule marks a 'qualitative shift' in how higher education institutions approach academic planning. He described it as a step toward a more flexible, integrated and student-focused academic system. 'This step reflects our ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency of the higher education system by aligning academic policies with community development goals and student needs,' Dr. Al Awar said. 'The changes mark a qualitative shift toward a more flexible, balanced system that supports students' well-being, community engagement and personal growth.' In line with this goal, universities will also be granted limited flexibility: Institutions can adjust start and end dates of the academic year based on their academic programs and summer semester schedules. Holiday dates may be shifted by up to one week earlier or later, provided that the total duration of each break remains unchanged. However, all HEIs, local or international, operating in the UAE are expected to adhere to the unified start and end dates, unless international universities are following home-country academic calendars, in which case exemptions may apply. Supporting Students and National Development The revised calendar is not just an administrative update, it represents a broader national effort to integrate education with societal wellbeing and long-term development. The Ministry states that the redesign is part of a strategic move to enhance the quality, relevance and responsiveness of higher education in the country. By balancing academic rigor with rest periods that align more naturally with students' rhythms, the new framework aims to: Foster family cohesion and community integration Enhance student wellbeing and academic performance Prepare graduates to meet the evolving needs of the national and global workforce Provide institutions with the flexibility needed to support diverse academic models and specializations In a year when the UAE has designated 'community' as a national theme, the updated academic calendar reflects an effort to align educational planning with broader social priorities, offering a structure that supports both institutional goals and student wellbeing. FAQs: Q. Who must follow the new academic calendar? All public, private, and licensed higher education institutions in the UAE. Q. Are universities allowed to change start or end dates? Start date is fixed; end date and breaks can shift slightly based on programs. Q. What are the key term dates in the new structure? Start: 25 August 2025; End: 3 July 2026; breaks in December and March. Q. Do international branch campuses need to comply? Yes, unless their home country calendars require different term structures.


News18
4 days ago
- News18
Why Do Airplanes Have Small, Round Windows?
1/8 When travelling on a plane, you must have wished for bigger windows, so that the view would be better. Did it leave you wondering why do all airplanes have such small windows always? Click on to find out why. (File Photo) According to sources, the window seats of the plane were square until the 1950s. As flying gradually became more popular, airlines began to fly at higher altitudes for cost-cutting purposes. To make planes fly at higher altitudes, they had to be increasingly pressurised. (Image: Pexels) As a result, pressure differentials between the inside and outside of the plane rose, creating additional stress. This proved fatal in two instances, resulting in enormous disasters in 1953 and 1954 when commercial airliners (De Havilland Comets, the first jet airliner) disintegrated midair. The last De Havilland Comet flight was in September 1981. Later, the cause of these sad incidents was said to be square windows. (Image: Pexels) These tragic events made the engineers think of window designs with a fresh perspective. Later, engineers found that, due to the sharp edges of square windows, natural weak spots were created, which caused metal fatigue failure. (Image: Pexels) The weakening of these corners was further accelerated by air pressure at high altitudes. Square windows fell apart under pressure because of the weakening of these corners. Rounded windows transmit pressure more evenly than square windows. It reduces the eventuality of cracks. Circular windows are more resistant to frequent pressure differentials between the inside and exterior of an aircraft. (Image: Pexels)