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A monument in the mixed southern Turkish town of Antakya, close to the border with Syria. The conflict across the border has brought Syrian refugees into town and stirred up tensions between Antakya's different sects.
The northern side of Furness Abbey and the land around it in the valley.
Furness Abbey was built by Savigniac Monks in the 12th Century and absorbed by the Cistercian Order in c.1150. It was the second richest Cistercian abbey in England (behind Fountains Abbey) and was disolved in the 1530s on the orders of Henry VIII. Today it's very well preserved and an English heritage site.
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Event-Poster Making Competition on
“Gender Equity through Science Education”
To stop the perpetuation of gender inequality through schools as well as to address its existence in the society at large, initiatives to promote gender equality in and through schools are imperative. Schools have enormous potential to effect change in gender relations, views and practices and create a gender-sensitive and gender-equal generation of men and women.
Schools have lot of scope to work in this area. Keeping in mind Reliance Foundation School, Lodhivali (Maharashtra-India) had organised a poster making competition on 11’th February 2025.
More than 150 students became the part of this event.
The objective of this competition was to overcome the barriers to gender equality in science to commemorate U.N. Day of Women and Girls in Science. The theme of the competition was-
“Gender Equity through Science Education”. Students were asked to express their ideas through beautiful posters. The young learners displayed their artistic skills through an array of posters. Students came up with amazing creativity and their efforts and initiatives were appreciated by all. Winners of the competition were felicitated with certificates as a token of appreciation.
Reliance Foundation Schools’ academic council played a vital and an important role in the success of this event.
School is also thankful to IUPAC to give us chance to organize the event on such a wide and thought-provoking topic.
"The human question is not how many can possibly survive within the system, but what kind of existence is possible for those who do survive."
Pleasure and Desire
“In the intricate fabric of human existence, pleasure and desire emerge as intrinsically linked forces, crafting a subtle ballet within the depths of our behaviors and aspirations. Let's embark on a psychological odyssey, delving into how these two elements intertwine and shape our individual journey.
Desire, like an internal compass, guides our actions towards forthcoming horizons. It transcends the simple quest for immediate satisfaction, presenting itself as a time architect. Each desire becomes a promise of deferred happiness, a deliberate anticipation that heralds a richer and deeper pleasure.
Pleasure, on the other hand, is the fleeting dance of the moment. It is the immediate reward, the sense of well-being that floods our senses. However, it goes beyond a mere reaction. When enveloped by the elaborate anticipation of desire, pleasure transforms into a more meaningful celebration. It becomes a symphony of prolonged satisfactions, a delight savored through the prism of time.
These two forces, though distinct, intertwine inextricably. Desire, by casting bridges to the future, imbues the present with its vibrant hues. Each desire carries a promise of pleasure, but its fulfillment also triggers a cascade of pleasant emotions. Pleasure, in return, nurtures desire, reinforcing it in an infinite loop of aspirations and gratifications.
However, this delicate symbiosis can also tip into dissonance. Overly voracious desires can overshadow immediate pleasure, creating a perpetual state of dissatisfaction. Conversely, an exclusive pursuit of immediate pleasure can stifle the germination of desire, reducing existence to a succession of fleeting satisfactions.
Navigating these murky waters requires a delicate balance and a profound understanding of oneself. Informed tactics, such as the conscious management of desires and the ability to fully savor the pleasure of the moment, can guide the individual toward a more fulfilling existence.”
Inspired by the philosophy of Michel Clouscard
Painting by Vicente Romero Redondo
Illustration by Laurent Guidali