![Why did menopause evolve? New study of whales gives some clues Why did menopause evolve? New study of whales gives some clues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-03/51711093888_TBwhalejpg.jpg)
Why did menopause evolve? New study of whales gives some clues
Evolution has selected longer female lifespan so mothers and grandmothers can continue to provide support to family well after reproduction.
Sat Mar 23 2024
Let's Talk: Taina Zaneti | Grandma's Table
Has our addiction to images and representations of food come through popular culture come at the cost of understanding our true relationship to food, food producers and our histories? Sharaad Kuttan speak to University of Brasilia professor in tourism, Taina Zaneti, and about her book “From Our Grandmother’s Pans to Haute Cuisine” and her critique of representations of food and structural problems in our food production systems.
Sat Jun 11 2022
![Timeline of events in Texas school shooting Timeline of events in Texas school shooting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61653619043_UVALDE.jpg)
Timeline of events in Texas school shooting
Salvador Ramos shot and killed 19 children plus two teachers after shooting his grandmother at the house they shared.
Fri May 27 2022
![UPDATE - Gunman kills 19 children, 2 teachers at Texas elementary school UPDATE - Gunman kills 19 children, 2 teachers at Texas elementary school](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653462916_TEXAS.jpg)
UPDATE - Gunman kills 19 children, 2 teachers at Texas elementary school
The carnage began with the 18-year-old suspect, identified as Salvador Ramos, shooting his own grandmother, who survived, authorities said.
Wed May 25 2022
![Australian grandmother hopes queen has jubilee to remember Australian grandmother hopes queen has jubilee to remember](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/51653289991_950x600.jpg)
Australian grandmother hopes queen has jubilee to remember
Jan Hugo became Australia's queen of royal memorabilia with over 10,000 pieces in her collection.
Mon May 23 2022
![Great-grandmother keeps Indian martial art alive Great-grandmother keeps Indian martial art alive](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61633140334_KALARIPAYATTU.jpg)
Great-grandmother keeps Indian martial art alive
Meenakshi Amma belies her 78 years with her prowess at kalari, thought to be India's oldest martial art.
Sat Oct 02 2021
![Grandmother among 17 held for attending wild party Grandmother among 17 held for attending wild party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/51630662648_pengunjungpartil.jpg)
Grandmother among 17 held for attending wild party
Sahar said preliminary investigations revealed the organiser of the party was a 23-year-old local woman intending to celebrate her birthday.
Sat Sep 04 2021
![Police looking for woman suspected of sneaking into EMCO area Police looking for woman suspected of sneaking into EMCO area](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/61622899752_PDRM.jpg)
Police looking for woman suspected of sneaking into EMCO area
The investigation found that the woman, wearing a dark shirt and white pants, was sneaking into the area to visit her grandmother.
Sat Jul 10 2021
![Punching against Parkinson's, a grandmother boxer fights for her health Punching against Parkinson's, a grandmother boxer fights for her health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/61614822143_TURKEY.jpg)
Punching against Parkinson's, a grandmother boxer fights for her health
Six years after her diagnosis, Stracten discovered the benefits of non-contact boxing by chance while researching the disease.
Thu Mar 04 2021
![Teachers' quick action prevents COVID-19 from spreading in Sabah school Teachers' quick action prevents COVID-19 from spreading in Sabah school](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81614179034_MasidiManjun.jpg)
Teachers' quick action prevents COVID-19 from spreading in Sabah school
The three students who attended their grandmother's funeral at a village in the same district were later tested positive for COVID-19.
Sat Feb 27 2021
![100-year-old Terengganu great-grandmother ready for muted CNY 100-year-old Terengganu great-grandmother ready for muted CNY](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/81612844472_TBTahunBaruCina.jpg)
100-year-old Terengganu great-grandmother ready for muted CNY
The upcoming Chinese New Year celebration this weekend will definitely be slightly different for centenarian Lim Seng.
Tue Feb 09 2021
![Brave granny saves four children from being buried in landslide Brave granny saves four children from being buried in landslide](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/71610534765_TBPadawan.jpg)
Brave granny saves four children from being buried in landslide
The quick thinking of a 63-year-old grandmother and her daughter saved her four grandchildren from being buried alive in a landslide.
Wed Jan 13 2021
![Tableware fit for a Queen goes up for auction Tableware fit for a Queen goes up for auction](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/71608706694_TBTableware.jpg)
Tableware fit for a Queen goes up for auction
The rare tiny porcelain dining set was designed for the grandmother of the current Queen Elizabeth II's doll house.
Wed Dec 23 2020
![Women handling the dead: More female morticians in South Korea as taboo fades Women handling the dead: More female morticians in South Korea as taboo fades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/61605665708_KoreanWomen.jpg)
Women handling the dead: More female morticians in South Korea as taboo fades
Gender sensitivity is changing the way families of the deceased bid farewell to their grandmothers, mothers and daughters.
Wed Nov 18 2020
!['Hardcore grandma' - ageing fitness buff proves hit in China 'Hardcore grandma' - ageing fitness buff proves hit in China](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/71600945893_SHANGHAI.jpg)
'Hardcore grandma' - ageing fitness buff proves hit in China
The grandmother from Shanghai has become a minor celebrity in recent months as her newfound love for working out made national headlines.
Thu Sep 24 2020