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Hans India
2 days ago
- General
- Hans India
10 top careers in arts and humanities for students
Not every student dreams of engineering or medicine—and that's perfectly okay. Today's evolving world demands diverse talent, and alternative undergraduate courses are rising to meet that need. From design and psychology to animation and foreign languages, these programs combine creativity, empathy, and real-world relevance. Whether you want to shape products, societies, or stories, here are ten meaningful degree options that balance passion with purpose—and open doors to unconventional, impactful careers. 1. Bachelor of Design (BDes) Design is no longer limited to fashion and interiors. From branding and digital experiences to sustainable products, design now sits at the heart of modern innovation. A BDes degree nurtures creativity while providing technical know-how across fashion, graphic, product, and interior design. Skills Required: Creativity, visualisation, sketching, software proficiency (e.g. Adobe Suite), communication. Career Options: UX/UI designer, product designer, art director, exhibition designer, or fashion merchandiser. 2. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) With increased attention to mental health, gender rights, and inclusive growth, social work is a high-impact field. A BSW teaches students how to support vulnerable communities and contribute to sustainable development across sectors. Skills Required: Empathy, active listening, critical thinking, communication, organisational ability. Career Options: NGO professional, CSR executive, rehabilitation officer, policy analyst, or social researcher. 3. Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Post-pandemic, psychological well-being is central to both personal and professional life. This degree explores human behaviour, counselling techniques, and mental health assessments. Skills Required: Analytical thinking, empathy, communication, research. Career Options: Counsellor, clinical psychologist (with PG), HR specialist, behavioural analyst, or research assistant. 4. Bachelor in Animation and Multimedia Gaming, OTT platforms, advertising and film rely heavily on animators and multimedia creators. This course offers technical and creative training in 2D/3D animation, VFX, and interactive media. Skills Required: Storytelling, creativity, software proficiency (e.g. Maya, Blender), attention to detail. Career Options: Animator, VFX artist, game developer, motion graphics expert, multimedia producer. 5. Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Perfect for students interested in civil services, diplomacy, policy, or governance. This course builds an understanding of political systems, law, and public administration. Skills Required: Research, critical thinking, communication, negotiation. Career Options: Civil servant, diplomat, policy advisor, legislative aide, or political analyst. 6. Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) The arts have entered commercial, digital, and even therapeutic arenas. A BFA allows creative minds to express themselves while also opening avenues in galleries, therapy, or NFTs. Skills Required: Artistic talent, focus, patience, creativity. Career Options: Visual artist, illustrator, art therapist, gallery curator, set designer, or animator. 7. Bachelor in Foreign Languages With global business and cultural exchange growing, fluency in foreign languages is a gateway to international careers. Skills Required: Language learning aptitude, adaptability, cultural sensitivity. Career Options: Translator, interpreter, language expert, foreign service officer, or global tour guide. 8. Bachelor of Arts in History and Archaeology If you love stories of the past, this course dives deep into civilizations, field archaeology, and cultural preservation. It also serves as a strong base for civil services. Skills Required: Research, analysis, attention to detail, writing. Career Options: Archaeologist, historian, heritage consultant, museum curator, academic researcher. 9. Bachelor in Event Management From concerts to conferences, the events industry offers dynamic, fast-paced careers. This program teaches planning, budgeting, coordination, and execution. Skills Required: Time management, multitasking, creativity, leadership. Career Options: Event planner, wedding coordinator, brand activation specialist, or corporate event manager. 10. Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies (Optional Add-On Suggestion) This interdisciplinary degree allows students to customise their academic path with subjects ranging from literature to data science. It's ideal for curious learners who don't want to be boxed into one discipline. Skills Required: Critical thinking, adaptability, writing, collaboration. Career Options: Content strategist, policy researcher, communications manager, or further studies in law, management or humanities. As industries evolve, so must our approach to education. These alternative undergraduate courses prepare students for meaningful careers aligned with both passion and purpose. They emphasise creativity, critical thinking, communication, and emotional intelligence—skills that are becoming just as vital as technical expertise. Whether you're a student or a parent exploring next steps, these programs are worth considering for a future that values diversity in talent and thought.
Business Upturn
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Bye-Bye, One-Directional Blending: Tribest's Backspin Ushers In A Blending Breakthrough—Changing The Way We Blend
Anaheim, California, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tribest, a leading provider of category-defining wellness appliances designed to make healthy living easy, proudly announces the launch of the Tribest Backspin — the world's first Contra-Rotating Impact Blender. As the original inventor of the Personal Blender, Tribest once again redefines the blending experience—this time by changing the very mechanics of how blending works. Since the invention of the electric blender over 100 years ago, blending technology has remained relatively stagnant. Despite upgrades to motor power, speed, and jar design—like adding textured 'speed bumps' to slow ingredients down—blenders still work the same way: a single fast-spinning blade causes food to spin with it. The blades are forced to chase down the food to make cuts, resulting in choppy blends and a lot of wasted energy. The Tribest Backspin introduces a patented contra-rotating technology: a unique design where the blending blades spin in one direction while the container spins the food in the opposite direction. Consumers can elevate their culinary creations by using the Vacuum function to reduce oxidation in your revolutionary design creates head-on impacts while blending—a more effective process that delivers smoother textures and faster results while using half of the electricity. 'At Tribest, our mission has always been to make healthy living easier by creating tools that simplify wellness—without compromising on quality or nutrition, said Will Choi, Tribest's CEO. 'That passion led us to introduce the Personal Blender, which brought single-serving blending to the world and helped shape an entirely new category. Since then, we've continued to push the boundaries of what blending can do—from increasing power with our Dynapro Blender to preserving nutrients with our vacuum-powered system. Now, with the Backspin, we're introducing the first true reinvention of blending mechanics in over 100 years. This industry-first design doesn't just improve blending—it completely revolutionizes it. With our innovative contra-rotating impact technology, we're solving the core inefficiencies of traditional blenders and making it easier than ever to nourish your body with integrity and ease.' Unlike traditional or power blenders, the Tribest Backspin is a completely hands-free blender, intuitively designed to eliminate the need for manual intervention–no tamper, no lid hole and no more struggles getting frozen fruit or fibrous ingredients to blend. Providing a superior blending experience, consumers will be able to enjoy luscious sorbets, their favorite roasted nuts and spices into a smooth flavored nut butter, and even turn ice cubes into a snow-like shaved ice. The Tribest Backspin Contra-Rotating Impact Blender is available now at an MSRP of $499.95 at and through select online retailers. To learn more, visit Tribest's website, follow along on social media, or explore product videos on the Tribest YouTube channel. For imagery, please see HERE. About Based out of Anaheim, California, Tribest Corporation has proudly spent over 35 years manufacturing high-quality appliances, carefully designed to make healthy living easy. Tribest aims to provide its customers with the latest innovations to help maintain a healthy lifestyle. Its products range from high-end juicers and blenders, to dehydrators, spiralizers, sprouters, nut milk makers, coffee appliances and more. To learn more about Tribest Corporation, visit Social Links X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube Media Contact Full Name: T-Aira Jelks Title: Founder Company Name: HYPH PR Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 310-694-0895 Website: Attachment Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Global News
23-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Global News
Best containers for on-the-go snacking
The Curator independently decides what topics and products we feature. When you purchase an item through our links, we may earn a commission. Promotions and products are subject to availability and retailer terms. Sure, the idea of tossing snacks into a zip-top bag feels quick and convenient – but let's be honest, it's rarely cute, and your pretzels deserve better. The right container doesn't just keep your snacks fresh; it turns on-the-go munching into a mini ritual. From leak-proof lids to stackable designs that fit like puzzle pieces in your tote, today's snack containers are as much about form as they are function. Whether you're meal-prepping trail mix or packing apple slices for the school run, these picks make snacking feel smarter, tidier, and yes – way more chic. 5 Pack Bento Lunch Box These lunch box containers come in playful colours and are great for kids' lunches or snacks. $21.99 on Amazon (was $35.99) Story continues below advertisement Stackable Bento Lunch Box Container This stackable Bento lunch box is handy for packing multiple meals or separating your meal from your snack. Plus, they come in a variety of cute designs and colours. Genuis! $22.99 on Amazon Silicone circular lunch container Don't compromise on aesthetic with this circular lunch container. Every soup lover needs one! $12.00 at Simons Stainless Steel Bento Lunch Box You can't go wrong with this trusty stainless steel option. Perfect for lunches on the go, picnics or travel-day snacks. $39.99 on Amazon (was $49.99) Story continues below advertisement Glass Meal Prep Containers Upgrade your food storage game with sleek, eco-friendly glass meal prep containers – perfect for portioning, reheating, and keeping meals fresh at home or on the go, all without the plastic guilt. $39.99 on Amazon (was $45.99) Bentgo Kids Prints Leak-Proof, 5-Compartment Bento-Style Kids Lunch Box it's the #1 lunch box brand for a reason—carefully designed to fit your child's appetite, this bento box from Bentgo Kids makes meal-time fun and mess-free. Portion sizes ideal for ages 3-7. $34.99 on Amazon Air-Tight Snackle Box From movie nights to mountain hikes, this adorable 8-compartment snack tray keeps every treat in its place—fresh, tidy, and ready for every tasty adventure. $21.99 on Amazon Story continues below advertisement Meal Prep Containers With Lids Start your mornings on the cutest note with these charming overnight oats jars – perfectly portioned, stylish, and sealed tight to keep your breakfast fresh and flavourful. $24.99 on Amazon You may also like: Electric Kitchen Composter – $299.99 Original Kitchen Gizmo Strainer for Pots – $18.99 Temperature-Controlled, Self-Heating Coffee Mug – $139.95 Vitamix Immersion Blender – $204.95 Automatic Ice Cream Maker – $179.99 Mini Rice Cooker – $58.99
NDTV
19-06-2025
- Science
- NDTV
All Sharks Follow This Centuries-Old Mathematical Rule
Townsville, Australia: From hand-sized lantern sharks that glow in the deep sea to bus-sized whale sharks gliding through tropical waters, sharks come in all shapes and sizes. Despite these differences, they all face the same fundamental challenge: how to get oxygen, heat and nutrients to every part of their bodies efficiently. Our new study, published today in Royal Society Open Science, shows that sharks follow a centuries-old mathematical rule – the two-thirds scaling law – that predicts how body shape changes with size. This tells us something profound about how evolution works – and why size really does matter. What Is The Two-Thirds Scaling Law? The basic idea is mathematical: surface area increases with the square of body length, while volume increases with the cube. That means surface area increases more slowly than volume, and the ratio between the two – crucial for many biological functions – decreases with size. This matters because many essential life processes happen at the surface: gas exchange in the lungs or gills, such as to take in oxygen or release carbon dioxide, but also heat loss through skin and nutrient uptake in the gut. These processes depend on surface area, while the demands they must meet – such as the crucial task of keeping the body supplied with oxygen – depend on volume. So, the surface area-to-volume ratio shapes how animals function. Despite its central role in biology, this rule has only ever been rigorously tested in cells, tissues and small organisms such as insects. Until now. Why Sharks? Sharks might seem like an unlikely group for testing an old mathematical theory, but they're actually ideal. For starters, they span a huge range of sizes, from the tiny dwarf lantern shark (about 20 centimetres long) to the whale shark (which can exceed 20 metres). They also have diverse shapes and lifestyles – hammerheads, reef-dwellers, deep-sea hunters – each posing different challenges for physiology and movement. Plus, sharks are charismatic, ecologically important and increasingly under threat. Understanding their biology is both scientifically valuable and important for conservation. How Did We Test The Rule? We used high-resolution 3D models to digitally measure surface area and volume in 54 species of sharks. These models were created using open-source CT scans and photogrammetry, which involves using photographs to approximate a 3D structure. Until recently, these techniques were the domain of video game designers and special effects artists, not biologists. We refined the models in Blender, a powerful 3D software tool, and extracted surface and volume data for each species. Then we applied phylogenetic regression – a statistical method that accounts for shared evolutionary history – to see how closely shark shapes follow the predictions of the two-thirds rule. What Did We Find? The results were striking: sharks follow the two-thirds scaling rule almost perfectly, with surface area scaling to body volume raised to the power of 0.64 – just a 3% difference from the theoretical 0.67. This suggests something deeper is going on. Despite their wide range of forms and habitats, sharks seem to converge on the same basic body plan when it comes to surface area and volume. Why? One explanation is that what are known as 'developmental constraints' – limits imposed by how animals grow and form in early life – make it difficult, or too costly, for sharks to deviate from this fundamental pattern. Changing surface area-to-volume ratios might require rewiring how tissues are allocated during embryonic development, something that evolution appears to avoid unless absolutely necessary. But Why Does It Matter? This isn't just academic. Many equations in biology, physiology and climate science rely on assumptions about surface area-to-volume ratios. These equations are used to model how animals regulate temperature, use oxygen, and respond to environmental stress. Until now, we haven't had accurate data from large animals to test those assumptions. Our findings give researchers more confidence in using these models – not just for sharks, but potentially for other groups too. As we face accelerating climate change and biodiversity loss, understanding how animals of all sizes interact with their environments has never been more urgent. This study, powered by modern imaging tech and some old-school curiosity, brings us one step closer to that goal. (Authors: Jodie L. Rummer, Professor of Marine Biology, James Cook University and Joel Gayford, PhD Candidate, Department of Marine Biology, James Cook University) (Disclosure Statement: Jodie L. Rummer receives funding from the Australian Research Council. She is affiliated with the Australian Coral Reef Society, as President. Joel Gayford receives funding from the Northcote Trust.)
The National
04-06-2025
- Business
- The National
'GTA Paisley' game is capturing imaginations
Richard Gellalty was blown away when a video of gameplay posted by his girlfriend, the musician Linzi Clark, went viral on TikTok, receiving more than 30k likes and over 1000 comments. The clip showed a man in a hi-vis jacket running around a deserted Neilston Road at night in the pouring rain, to an atmospheric and ambient soundtrack. Many of those commenting celebrated similarities with the iconic Grand Theft Auto series, created in Dundee and Edinburgh by Rockstar Games, but set in fictional versions of cities in the United States. In the finished version the graphic designer says that gamers will be able to use 'a mouse/keyboard or controller to freely run around and interact' with characters and objects in order to uncover mysteries surrounding the town. Whether the project can become a playable third person game by next year depends on funding. At the time of writing, £3623 has been pledged through crowdfunding. Another £8377 is required by June 11 for the 34-year-old to receive any of the money, as Kickstarter funding is 'all or nothing'. Gellalty, who is known professionally as Bovine, needs help from fans to make the project a reality. Haddows features in the game (Image: Bovine) 'Anyone interested can share the Kickstarter link and encourage others to share it," he said. "The priority is getting as many people seeing the project and making it easy for them to decide if they like it enough to donate.' The self-taught developer learned how to use graphics and game software programs like Blender, Unreal Engine and GIMP in order to recreate his hometown of Paisley. This time-consuming task involves creating an entire 3D world with characters, soundtrack, story and puzzle development. Bovine says that the exterior or interior of one building 'starts to look acceptable with a few days' work, acceptable being white cubes that loosely resemble a building, and within a week it's mostly there.' READ MORE: Glasgow arcade fights anxiety with calm games and quiet sessions The artist has confirmed that the game's name will be 'Crystal Garden' after the much loved restaurant on Neilston Road. The takeaway will feature as a sanctuary for the main playable character, who his creator describes as 'a builder putting up high flats by himself, in the rain no less'. Further details on the story and character interaction are Kickstarter-dependent. Bovine wants to devote time to writing dialogue and would like to source local talent for voice acting, saying: 'It's a balance but I think it would add a lot to it if done right'. Different opportunities for involvement in the game's final form are accessible for those who donate. For example, £80 can get supporters a short clip of their voice featured as a response when the character uses a buzzer entry system. While it will need to be something that works in the game, Bovine says that the person speaking will have creative control of what they say 'within reason". (Image: Bovine) Bovine says that many have reacted positively online to the game being set in the 2000s. He believes that 3D worlds can trigger nostalgia more effectively than films, images and music due to the 'added interactive element' and that he'd 'like to show the game to people who know the area but have lost a connection with it'. One Instagram user described a clip of gameplay in the Lagoon Leisure Centre as 'haunting", saying the footage reminded them of "the mad wave noise" and smell of the chips served in the café. On whether the game will satirise Scottish society in the way that GTA satirises the USA, the developer states that satire 'goes hand in hand with mimicking reality', acknowledging that GTA's creators 'are obviously tenured experts at it'. READ MORE: Edinburgh: Scottish gaming industry celebrated in major new exhibition Elaborating further, he says that a lot of logos and trademarks will need to be changed, and shop names 'remade for the in-game world' which 'could potentially have nods to the real world equivalent in a similar way to GTA'. Alongside GTA, Bovine says Crystal Gardens will be inspired by multiple game universes. In particular, the Broken Sword series, which focuses on ancient mysteries and conspiracies. Other inspirations include Oddworld, Tomb Raider, Resident Evil, Courier Crisis, Namco Museum, and Men In Black. The synopsis on the Kickstarter hints at supernatural themes, but Bovine has confirmed the game will be 'probably more comically scary than serious', involving 'underground exploration'. Check out the Kickstarter for further details on the game and what content financial backers can access.
