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The Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama in his condolence message for Queen Elizabeth II passing away remembered seeing her pictures during his young days in Tibet. The longest-serving monarch of the UK died at the age of 96 on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate. After reigning for 70 years, the death of the Queen was mourned by people across the world. The Dalai Lama also wrote a letter of condolences to her son, now King Charles III. His Holiness explained in the letter that he has early memories of seeing pictures of the Queen’s coronation while in Tibet. “I remember seeing photographs of her coronation in magazines when I was young in Tibet,” His Holiness wrote. “Her reign, as Britain’s longest-serving monarch, represented celebration, inspiration, and a reassuring sense of continuity for many people alive today. Buckingham palace announce in their official statement that she died ‘peacefully’ in her sleep. QEII was being held under ‘medical supervision’ fol

  UKRAINE AFGHANISTAN MALI SYRIA YEMEN SOMALIA Around the world, millions of children are growing up in conflict. Caught in the crossfires of war, these children and young people are uniquely vulnerable.  This  International Poetry Day , 21 March, children and young people living through conflict are sharing the harsh reality of a childhood defined by war through their  Poems for Peace . Their powerful words must serve as a wake-up call, spurring global action to achieve peace. Read these poems by boys and girls in Afghanistan, Mali, Syria, Ukraine, Somalia and Yemen, and share yours. You can submit your call to achieve global peace and offer a beacon of hope for children and young people around the world. Submit your poem through our  website  or post it on your social media channels using the hashtags #PoemsForPeace and #WorldPoetryDay. We need to hurry up We were told the war should end But it keeps going from day to day. And we forgot to smile and can’t pretend, We are surrounded b

  ​Never eat these foods during periods Many women suffer from unbearable cramps, heavy bleeding, discomfort and flatulence during their menstrual cycle. While some experts consider these effects as a normal part of the periodic cycle, others believe that excess of any of these symptoms can be an early sign of slackening reproductive health. But did you know, unbearable cramps or uneasiness is not always related to your health, rather these are a result of the unhealthy foods that you love indulging during this phase. Here are some common foods that can make your periods miserable and it’s time to strike them out! 2 6 ​Salty foods Most of us love binging on a pack of chips or processed snacks that are no doubt delicious, but are loaded with additives and salt. Excess intake of sodium rich (salty) foods can hold up a lot of water causing water retention, bloating, discomfort, stomach ache. Red meat During the menstrual cycles the body produces a compound called Prostaglandins, which hel

  Sleep deprivation is an inevitable reality for new parents. Unfortunately for most, sleep troubles start before the baby is even born. Fluctuating hormones, changing body systems, and stress levels fuel a host of physiological shifts that can compromise   sleep during pregnancy   in unique ways. Research indicates that virtually all pregnant women experience   frequent nighttime awakenings 1 , with significant numbers reporting insomnia, poor sleep quality, and excessive daytime fatigue during all three trimesters. Sufficient shut-eye is critical for both developing babies and mothers. Sleep deprivation during gestation has been associated with longer, more painful labors, higher cesarean rates, and increased levels of inflammation. Inadequate sleep may also increase the risk of  preterm birth and postpartum depression 2 ,  excess pregnancy weight gain 3 , and contribute to  elevated body mass index and high blood pressure in the newborn 4 . There are many strategies for mitigating s