Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is thought of as a man’s disease, but this isn’t true. In fact it’s the number one leading cause of death in Indian women and the risk is eight times greater than that of breast cancer. Another misconception is that CVD occurs above the age of 50, nowadays people in their early […]
India’s first female superstar and Padma Shri Awardee, Sridevi, has been cremated with state honours. Wrapped in the Tricolor, in a hearse draped with garlands, she was given a gun salute before her last journey. Thousands of mourners clamored to catch a last glimpse of the country’s most powerful actress, a heroine who ensnared watchers […]
The year 2017 witnessed landmark rulings in the favor of women which were on a standstill for decades, having begun with women appointed in high profile government positions, and keen awareness for child protection. Upholding the national pledge to uplift and protect women and children, the government has kick-started 2018 with greater momentum than the […]
Biddat in talaq-e-bidat (triple talaq) means innovation, but in real sense it is no innovation but pervert distortion which is not even supported by Quran. Muslim men in India have used this ‘innovation’ to ruin the lives of women and they want it to continue the same way. Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) […]
It is always said to each and every Indian women out there that you are born to fight. Fight with rituals, myths, society, men domination and what not. Indian women have almost fought a war to be what they are now. Whether it is the great Matreiye or Kalpana Chawla or the world’s most beautiful […]
On November 24, a 32-year-old woman was allegedly divorced by her husband via phone call. They were married for 10 years and have children. Her husband uttered “talaq” thrice on the phone as the woman wasn’t able to meet his extortionist demands for dowry. “There were 177 reported cases of triple talaq before the Supreme […]
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, the chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, wants death as punishment to rapists. This extreme sentiment felt 8 months ago by Mr Chouhan has now taken civic action. According to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) in 2016 Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of rape cases in the country. In the past two […]
India is a nation whose people value their mother with reverence, from the portrayal of deities in powerful and caregiving roles to men folding their hands in obeisance to ‘lakshmi’. A country which terms its nation as ‘Bharat Mata’ is a rare find in this technologically advancing world. The power of a mother is undeniable, […]
When the pollution level was at hazardous for 20 days straight the government didn’t act. It took one day of smog and countless number of accidents for the government of New Delhi to wake up and begin planning to curb pollution. When the pollution is visible, makes breathing and eating difficult is when actions are […]
Google Doodle honouring India’s first female scientist Asima Chatterjee, Sushma Swaraj the roaring lioness speaking on behest of India and on India’s foreign policy in UNGA, and Sonia Gandhi urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure that the Women’s Reservation Bill meets a logical conclusion. After decades of delay in the domain of women empowerment, […]
Uniform Civil Code Amendments have been made in all personal laws, except for Muslim Personal Law which until recently witnessed the Supreme Court’s historic verdict against instantaneous Triple Talaq (Talaq e biddat). As expected, some Muslim religious groups have come together to oppose the Supreme Court’s judgment stating that it interferes with their religion. Massive […]
Niramala Sitharaman is India’s second female Defence Minister, before her Indira Gandhi held the same portfolio and was the Prime Minsiter as well. But Nirmala Sitharaman is the first fulltime female Defence Minister of India. Recently India has been witness to historic and landmark changes, the tide is turning when it comes to women. 1. […]