5 Safest Countries For Solo Female Travellers Around The World

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A lot of question arises in your brain regarding safety before heading to a new place and rightly so.Solo trip allows travellers to explore new locations, meet people from different cultures, and take a break from the mundane like never before.Solo travel is emerging as a popular trend around the globe. This allows travellers to explore new locations, meet people from different cultures, and take a break from the mundane like never before. A solo trip can also be used for introspection and self-change. A big concern for travellers, however, is safety, especially if they’re women. A lot of question arises in your brain regarding safety before heading to a new place and rightly so.If you’re a female solo traveller looking to take over the world, we have curated a list of 5 safest countries around the world:CanadaCanada’s vast wilderness, snow-capped mountains and rich culture make it a favourite destination among travellers worldwide. It is also considered one of the safest countries in the world and has a relatively low crime rate. Some key attractions here are Niagara Falls, Banff National Park, Stanley Park, CN Tower and others.Czech RepublicThe Czech Republic, located in Europe is considered one of the safest countries in the world for solo travellers. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic is a world famous destination. It is known for its rich architecture, cultural heritage, Medieval squares, magnificent bridges, narrow streets, old castles and unique vibes. Notably, 12 sites of the country are included in the UNESCO List of World Heritage Sites.New ZealandNext on the list is New Zealand, which is also among the safest countries in the world. Residents of the country are known for their hospitality and friendly nature. New Zealand is known for its natural beauty and rich culture. Key tourist attractions in New Zealand are Franz Josef Glacier, Fiordland National Park and Mount Eden among others.IcelandIceland has constantly ranked as one of the safest countries in the world as per the Global Peace Index. As its name itself implies, 15 percent of Iceland’s area is covered by glaciers and the country’s active volcanoes create dramatic and magnificent scenery. Some of the major tourist attractions of Iceland are the famous Northern Lights, The Blue Lagoon, Geysir Hot Springs and Pingvellir National Park.SwitzerlandSwitzerland is among the favourite tourist destinations worldwide. The country is known for its natural beauty, breathtaking landscapes, snow-capped mountains, green valleys and chocolates. As per the Global Peace Index, Switzerland ranks seventh as the most peaceful country in the world. If you’re a female traveller looking to explore the world, this one has to be on your bucket list.However, solo travelling doesn’t mean you have to be alone throughout the trip. Several travel agencies offer good tour packages for solo travellers to make their visit interesting and more memorable.About the AuthorNishad ThaivalappilNishad Thaivalappil is a Lifestyle and Entertainment Journalist with almost a decade-long odyssey in the realms of movies, music, culture, food, and t

Mike Washington scores a game-winning TD in double overtime as New Mexico State beats Louisiana Tech

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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (AP) — Malaki Ta’ase blocked a field-goal attempt on the final play of regulation and Mike Washington scored a game-winning touchdown in the second overtime as New Mexico State beat Louisiana Tech 33-30 on Tuesday night.Both teams narrowly made a field goal in the first overtime. Then Buck Buchanan’s 36-yard field goal to start the second overtime hit the upright and went through for a 30-27 lead.New Mexico State backup Brandon Nunez completed his fourth pass of the game in the second overtime when he found Kordell David for a 16-yard gain along the left sideline. Washington went untouched on his touchdown run after breaking it to the outside from 4-yards out.It was the first overtime game for New Mexico State since the 2017 Arizona Bowl against Utah State.Nunez threw for 49 yards and he carried it six times for 30 yards and two touchdowns for New Mexico State (2-5, 1-3 Conference USA).

Evan Bullock was 22 of 41 for 225 yards and two touchdowns for Louisiana Tech (2-4, 1-2). Tru Edwards had nine catches for 102 yards and two scores for his first multi-touchdown game of his career.

Louisiana Tech DB Pig Cage was called for targeting with 1:54 remaining to give New Mexico State a first down at the 13-yard line. Two plays later, Nunez scored on a 4-yard keeper left for the third tie of the game at 24-all.Louisiana Tech marched down the field in 11 plays, aided by back-to-back long runs by Omiri Wiggins (25 yards) and Amani Givins (11). With three seconds left, the Bulldogs attempted a 26-yard field goal that was blocked by Ta’ase to send the game into overtime.___Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college football: https://apnews.com/hub/ap-top-25-college-football-poll and https://apnews.com/hub/college-football

New Mexico St. 33, Louisiana Tech 30, 2OT

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Louisiana Tech01401033—30New Mexico St.0107736—33Second Quarter
NMSU_Pride 53 pass from Awad (Montano kick), 11:44.LT_T.Edwards 7 pass from Bullock (Buchanan kick), 4:59.LT_Wiggins 1 run (Buchanan kick), 1:12.NMSU_FG Montano 48, :04.Third QuarterNMSU_Nunez 7 run (Montano kick), 8:26.Fourth QuarterLT_FG Buchanan 41, 12:11.LT_T.Edwards 15 pass from Bullock (Buchanan kick), 4:54.NMSU_Nunez 4 run (Montano kick), 1:41.First Overtime
NMSU_FG Montano 38, :00.LT_FG Buchanan 37, :00.Second OvertimeLT_FG Buchanan 36, :00.NMSU_Washington 4 run, :00.A_0.LTNMSUFirst downs2021Total Net Yards360364Rushes-yards44-13538-160Passing225204Punt Returns1-142-11Kickoff Returns1-150-0Interceptions Ret.0-00-0Comp-Att-Int22-42-015-29-0Sacked-Yards Lost5-180-0Punts6-45.3335-38.4Fumbles-Lost1-02-2Penalties-Yards9-934-30Time of Possession33:1326:47INDIVIDUAL STATISTICSRUSHING_Louisiana Tech, Wiggins 13-60, Givens 10-57, Robertson 7-29, M.Jackson 3-10, Holiday 3-6, (Team) 1-(minus 1), Bullock 7-(minus 26). New Mexico St., McGowan 17-66, Nunez 6-30, Awad 4-23, Washington 8-23, Rudison 1-10, Gans 2-8.PASSING_Louisiana Tech, Bullock 22-41-0-225, (Team) 0-1-0-0. New Mexico St., Awad 11-22-0-155, Nunez 4-7-0-49.RECEIVING_Louisiana Tech, Edwards 9-102, Holiday 4-33, Finley 2-33, Wiggins 2-10, Wilkerson 1-32, Lewis 1-7, Tipton 1-6, Williams 1-2, Robertson 1-(minus 2). New Mexico St., Pride 4-69, P.Johnson 3-59, David 3-27, McGowan 2-25, Lydiatt 2-5, Talley 1-19.MISSED FIELD GOALS_Louisiana Tech, Buchanan 27.

Harvard’s New Science Dean Wants Students to Tackle ‘Genuinely Hard Problems’

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Harvard College Dean of Science Jeff W. Lichtman wants to reshape how undergraduates are solving problems.Lichtman — who was appointed as Dean of Science in July — said in an interview with The Crimson that Harvard must rethink how the sciences are taught in light of generative artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT.“There’s a whole bunch of interesting things happening now in the world that never happened before that really challenge the fundamental paradigm in the way we teach science,” Lichtman said. “Almost any question you can ask in science that is already known the answer to, you can get if you have a cell phone or you have a laptop.”To adapt to these new circumstances, Lichtman said the sciences division should focus on teaching students to pursue “genuinely hard questions” – questions that can’t be answered by the internet or AI.“Learning to cope with things we don’t know, as opposed to trying to get the answer to a problem set question where the answer is known, is a completely different world, and that’s the world that science lives in,” he said.Lichtman said the division is discussing the potential for a program that guides students towards answering research questions even before they start taking classes freshman year. The program will pair students with a professor or a tutor who can provide insight on what classes they should take or research they can pursue to help them answer that question.“In math and statistics, there are genuinely hard problems, in even astronomy, every one of our departments has genuinely hard problems,” Lichtman said. “Having students find a genuinely hard problem that interests them, they know nothing about it, and then have a mentor, perhaps a professor as a tutor who guides you on what types of courses you might think about taking and then for the next four years try to figure out the answer to that problem.”In addition, Lichtman said the program has potential to be credit-bearing to ease the academic workload and make it more accessible to students with busy schedules. He said he hopes to launch the pilot program next year.Most likely students won’t be able to answer their questions, according to Lichtman. Instead, they’ll walk away with a better understanding of science.Advertisement“Now, will you be successful? If you are, you get a Nobel Prize,” he said. “The chance is you won’t be successful, but at least you’ll understand what it is to be in the sciences.”Answering genuinely hard questions can also influence students to think about the real-life applications of required courses that otherwise feel abstract, according to Lichtman.“It is a bit of a challenge to learn things when the purpose is to learn it well enough to get a good grade, but that’s it — that’s the only reason you’re learning it,” Lichtman said. “As opposed to just jumping through the hoops, you want to be motivated about why you’re jumping through these hoops.”Lichtman said that teaching college students to think more about unanswered questions also has benefits for the broader world of science.“I think young people have a real advantage if you turn education on its head and ask them to deal with problems that are hard,” Lichtman said.“In fact, not knowing anything actually gives you an advantage because you can think outside the dogma that has not worked to figure out these problems,” he added.—Staff writer Caitlyn C. Kukulowicz can be reached at [email protected].—Staff writer Andrew Yu can be reached at [email protected].

What Keeps Small Business Owners up? Their Biggest Workplace Nightmares

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What workplace frights keep small business owners up at night?
It may sound like part of a Halloween ditty, but it’s at the heart of a series of questions the people at Pie Insurance thought would be a good to ask as we near spookiest night of the year.
Small businesses say slips and falls, death, fire, a dangerous person and auto accidents are their biggest fears.
Related: Survey Shows a Worker Safety Gap Between Business Owner Generations
A survey from Pie Insurance conducted with more than 1,000 small businesses identified the nightmare list that might make business owners lose sleep at night. And some of the fears they listed are well founded.
Slips and falls was one of the leading causes of workplace incidents, according to the National Safety Council, accounting for 30% of non-fatal injuries. Slips and falls were also the leading cause of fatal accidents in the workplace.
Related: The Key Role of Workplace Safety Education in Small Business Insurance
Workplace accidents that lead to death were another all-to-real nightmare shared by the small businesses surveyed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported 5,190 fatal workplace incidents in 2022.
Fire was another well-founded concern echoed in the survey. Roughly 100,000 fires occur every year in commercial areas.
Workplace violence and auto-accidents also topped the list of worries.
One uplifting trend is that workplace hazards have been somewhat mitigated by the migration to work-from-home and hybrid-work following the pandemic.
“It helps to mitigate some of those risks, but in other cases, there’s much less visibility by employers to really know what type of safety practices are being practiced by their employees when they’re working remotely,” said Carla Woodward, senior vice president of claims for Pie Insurance.
Woodward said this may be a reason the frequencies of workplace injuries has come down over the years in general industries.
What workplace safety fear is on more radars nowadays, but isn’t talked about enough, is mental wellness, according to Woodward.
“That is not talked about enough, I would say. You know, we’re getting a little bit more awareness around mental health, and some of what we would consider mental health, illnesses and injuries that may occur as a result of workplace situations,” she said. “So while it’s starting to get a bit more traction and awareness, it is something that I think in the future, we’re going to start seeing more information about.”
Pie Insurance commissioned Yougov PLC to conduct the survey. Total sample size was 1,034 U.S. small business owners, as defined as companies with one to 500 employees.
Colonno Selestino is an intern for Claims Journal. He’s a senior at Cal State University Long Beach and expects to graduate with a B.A. in journalism in 2025. He also works at the Long Beach Current, CSULB’s student newspaper.

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5 must-watch blockbuster films starring Prithviraj Sukumaran

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It is Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran’s birthday, and here we are with a surprise for his fans. Below are the movies starring the superstar in a variety of roles that eventually became hits. The Indian actor, who has been a director, playback singer, producer, distributor, and even action choreographer, predominantly has worked in Malayalam language films but has also appeared in Tamil, Hindi, and Telugu movies. Though he has done more than 100 films so far, here is a list of some of his blockbusters: 1. 9 or Nine[embedded content]9 is a Malayalam horror film by Jenuse Mohamed. The film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in a lead role that revolves around Dr. Albert Lewis, who is a widowed astrophysicist from Kerala. Lewis lives with his 8-year-old son, whose name is Adam. The story of the film is about how Lewis is emotionally distant from his son, as he believes that his son is the reason for his beloved wife. 2. Jana Gana Mana [embedded content]Jana Gana Mana, which means the minds of all people, is also a Malayalam-language thriller that was directed by Dijo Jose Antony and stars Prithviraj Sukumaran in a critical role. The film is all about the killing of a strong and socially responsible college professor and how his death leads to protests organised by the college students. The story of the film progresses when students try to seek justice for Saba’s death but get suppressed by the police. 3. Salaar: Part 1 Ceasefire[embedded content]This is a Telugu-language action thriller by Prashanth Neel. The film had Prabhas as one of the leads, but Prithviraj Sukumaran too had a crucial role. The film is about two close friends in Khansaar, a city-state, ruled by a monarchical form of government. How the two friends struggle in the era is all the movie is about. 4. The Goat Life, aka Aadujeevitham [embedded content]This Malayalam film got released this year only. The film is a survival drama by Blessy and is an adaptation of one of the best-selling Malayalam novels titled Aadujeevitham by Benyamin. The story of the film is based on the real-life story of Najeeb, who is a Malayali immigrant labourer who went Gulf to work.5. Koode [embedded content]The Indian Malayalam-language psychological drama Koode is directed by Anjali Menon. Starring Prithviraj Sukumaran in a lead role, the film marks the 100th film of Prithviraj. The storyline of the movie is about Joshua, who works in a factory in Dubai. The film is about how a brother feels after losing his sister and then how he is forced to reflect on his childhood and reassess his future. The story also shows how the brother finds support and courage from unexpected people. For more news and updates from the world of OTT, and celebrities from Bollywood and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.

Joker: Folie à Deux – Taxi Driver writer slams the film, calls it really bad…

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The way things have gone downhill for Joker: Folie à Deux (aka Joker 2) is not just disappointing but also unsettling. A movie that was placed on a pedestal as high as this one, starring the likes of Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, has gone so wrong that it’s raising alarms across the industry. If a film projected as a straight Oscar contender and box office juggernaut can flop this badly, no one is safe. The movie, which was expected to make waves, struggled to even pass the test of its first weekend, let alone sustain a decent box office run over the following days. Now, as Joker 2 continues its free fall, a well-known Hollywood figure has decided to weigh in. Legendary screenwriter Paul Schrader has harshly criticized the film, labeling it a “really bad musical.” Paul Schrader Slams Joker: Folie à DeuxFor those unfamiliar, Paul Schrader is a writer-director behind some of Hollywood’s most iconic films. He wrote Martin Scorsese’s classics Taxi Driver and Raging Bull, as well as Rolling Thunder by John Flynn. Schrader has now shared his brutally honest review of Joker: Folie à Deux, and it’s clear he is unimpressed. In fact, he appears to be outright frustrated, attacking the film from all angles.As reported by Interview Magazine, Schrader spoke about his experience watching Joker: Folie à Deux, saying, “I saw Joker: Folie à Deux. I watched about 10 or 15 minutes of it. I left, bought something, came back, saw another 10 minutes. That was enough. It’s a really bad musical.” When asked to elaborate on what he disliked about the film, he didn’t hold back, blaming the movie’s lead actors. “I don’t like either of those people,” Schrader remarked, referring to Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. “I don’t like them as actors. I don’t like them as characters. I don’t like the whole thing,” he added. “I mean, those are people who, if they came to your house, you’d slip out the back door.”Joker: Folie à Deux PostersIs Paul Schrader Interested in the MCU?Paul Schrader has long distanced himself from the superhero genre. When asked if he had any interest in directing a Marvel movie, his answer was a firm “No.” He elaborated, “No, no. The closest I got to it, and I realized it really wasn’t for me, was when I tried to do the prequel to The Exorcist with Stellan Skarsgård.” Schrader explained, “That was supposed to be a big-budget commercial film, and it didn’t sit well with me. I had problems with the producers, problems with everything. More and more, I realized it was a bad fit.”You can watch Taxi Driver streaming on SonyLIV, and it’s also available with your OTTplay Premium subscription. Stay tuned to OTTplay for more updates on the world of streaming and films.Joaquin Phoenix In Joker 2

James Bond film maker reports profit fall in year without blockbuster release

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Profit at the maker of the James Bond films fell by three-quarters last year as it went another year without a new blockbuster release in the multibillion-dollar 007 franchise.Eon Productions, which is headquartered at Pinewood Studios in the countryside west of London, reported pre-tax profits of £224,985 last year.That is well down on the £900,879 that the firm controlled by Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson reported in 2022.Eon is yet to name the successor to Daniel Craig as James Bond. Craig last appeared as Bond in 2021’s No Time to Die, and the franchise is facing the third-longest break between film releases in its 62-year history.Despite the drop in profits, Broccoli and Wilson took home £3.7m in remuneration, and the company also paid them a £600,000 dividend, with the directors describing the results as “more than satisfactory”.Eon Productions made £2.3m in post-tax profits thanks to a tax credit of £2.1m. The company’s revenues increased a healthy 40% year on year, from £15.8m to £22m, thanks to its other production and commercial enterprises including a “substantial merchandising contract agreed in 2017”.However, the scale of the revenues pales into comparison with its performance when a Bond film is released. Revenues hit £234m in 2021 when No Time to Die was released.Eon has also produced movies such as Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool (2017) and Till (2022), while its theatre productions have included Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Othello and Macbeth.“The results for the year were considered more than satisfactory by the directors,” the company said. “The directors consider the results of the group for the year to be in line with expectations with the continued revenue generated by the group’s films.”skip past newsletter promotionafter newsletter promotionEarlier this month, London-based 72 Films, the maker of the 007: Road to a Million reality TV competition, reported a pre-tax profit of £4.7m for the nine months to the end of December. The company, which is part of Fremantle Media, reported revenues of £26.4m.