Riya Shalgar, Author at PanAsiaBiz.com

‘UT69’ Review: Raj Kundra Biopic Doesn’t Shy Away from the Truth

November 2, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

“UT69-Based On A True Story,” to be released on November 3, 2023, is a biography film based on the life of Raj Kundra, a popular […]

iTAP's strategic partnership with Producer Bazaar will deliver more exciting content to users

iTAP and Producer Bazaar Partner to Deliver More Exciting Content to Users

October 31, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Leading OTT platform, iTAP, has entered into a strategic partnership with the online marketplace Producer Bazaar, enriching its content library with a wider variety of […]

Shahrukh Khan's 'Dunki' Release Postponed to 2024?

Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Dunki’ Release Date Postponed to 2024?

October 31, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Shah Rukh Khan’s highly anticipated film “Dunki” has been rumored to be postponed to 2024. The postponement could be because Khan already had two big […]

Mumbai Film Festival 2023: Celebs Turn Up the Heat as It Returns with a Bang

October 29, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival (Jio MAMI) returned after a three-year pandemic-induced hiatus with a bang on October 27, 2023. The festival, which is […]

More than 2.5 lakh trees will now expand the green cover in Rajasthan

October 28, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

As part of the ‘Trees for Water’ initiative by Grow-Trees.com, a total of 2,55,000 saplings have been planted in and around Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district Being the […]

Salman Khan releases ‘Tiger 3’ release date

October 18, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Salman Khan will be seen on the big screen in Diwali, also shared the release date of “Tiger 3” with fans. […]

Understanding Visa Options for Business Travel to the US

October 18, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Business travel to the United States can be a pivotal opportunity for individuals and companies looking to expand their international reach, engage in trade, or […]

International Day of Rural Women (October 15): Breaking The Generational Cycle: Five Inspiring Women Driving Change in Rural India Dolly Sarpanch, Roshni Perween, Mausam Kumari, Rohini Patnaik, and Varsha Raikwar are blazing new trails for other women to follow In a report this year, the World Bank has stated that even though women constitute half of India's population, their benefits from the country's economic prosperity remain disproportionately affected. In rural India, women face unequal access to education, acute gender discrimination fuelled by patriarchal control over their lives, are often pushed into early marriage and have limited overall agency. Lack of employment opportunities, gender restrictions, domestic work, and childcare responsibilities clip their wings and restrict them to conventional roles. However, some women are changing this narrative and showing how to break new ground. They are not only contributing to the rural economy but also changing social dynamics within their communities. Hailing from different parts of India, these women are standing up to counter gender bias in climate action, opposing child marriage, and challenging social stigma and prejudices in the heart of rural India through their brave initiatives. Dolly Sarpanch As a two-time woman Sarpanch in Bihar's Gaya district, Dolly wants to encourage greater women's involvement in policy-making processes and is challenging societal norms that associate seats of power with men. She has petitioned the Ministry of Panchayati Raj in Bihar to issue directives to penalise government employees who promote the 'Sarpanch Pati Culture' in Bihar. Her demand is clear: those found supporting male representation on behalf of elected women representatives must face consequences. She has also fought gender discrimination herself, and with the help of Nguvu Collective, an organisation actively working towards empowering change leaders from marginalised communities, she aims to spread awareness about the power of women leaders. Roshni Perween A resident of Kishanganj, Bihar, Roshni is a survivor of child marriage. A Muslim woman from the Surajpuri community, she is now a fierce advocate of women's empowerment and wants to bring change in a community where illiteracy and child marriage is rampant. The Change Leader has garnered significant backing from Nguvu Collective, for her efforts to prevent multiple child marriages within her village. Roshni has embarked on a journey of digital advocacy by initiating an online petition aiming to put an end to child marriage in the Seemanchal region of Bihar by 2024. Mausam Kumari Since 2016, Mausam has held a leadership position within a Kishori Samooh (Adolescent Group) in Bihar, where she actively champions the cause of adolescent health. Recognizing the urgent need for menstrual hygiene, she mobilised her group to collectively procure and distribute sanitary pads with the support of the Population Foundation of India. Mausam also highlighted crucial concerns during a meeting with Bihar Health Minister and Executive Director, of State Health Society Bihar, including the lack of information on adolescent health and the unavailability of sanitary pads for economically disadvantaged girls. Consequently, an adolescent health corner was set up at the Sub-Divisional Hospital in Rajauli. Trained ANMs now offer counseling services, representing a significant stride in meeting the healthcare requirements of adolescents, especially girls, in Bihar. Rohini Patnaik Rohini Patnaik is inspired by the nutritional richness of millet, one of India's oldest staple foods. The leader of a self-help group (SHG), Patnaik decided to establish a 'millets cafe' to bring the goodness of this wholesome grain to the larger community of rural Raipur. Empowered by Transform Rural India (TRI), designers of development solutions that work on bringing equal opportunities to rural areas, she founded this cafe which quickly captured the hearts of Raipur's residents with its diverse and delicious offerings. Its resounding success also drew the attention of Prime Minister Modi, who visited and lauded it. Varsha Raikwar Varsha is much more than a vibrant radio jockey from Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh. Having experienced first-hand how conversations about climate change often exclude women, she now passionately strives to inspire more women to volunteer and join initiatives related to climate action. For Varsha, inclusivity marks the starting point for any kind of lasting change in rural India, and she is wholeheartedly committed to helping women with solutions in resource management and eco-friendly choices. Guided by the Women Climate Collective (WCC), she is also a proud United Nations Young Climate Leader (2021) and organises street plays and seminars to spread awareness about climate issues.

Meet 5 Women from Rural India Who Are Changing the Narrative

October 17, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

International Day of Rural Women (October 15): Breaking The Generational Cycle: Five Inspiring Women Driving Change in Rural India Dolly Sarpanch, Roshni Perween, Mausam Kumari, Rohini […]

Everything About Ariana Grande’s Boyfriend, Ethan Slater

October 17, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Ariana Grande is a big name in the music industry. She, in just a short period, has become a big star. Today, people have been […]

Five Narratives That Decode Male Rage

October 16, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Watch “Arjun Reddy”, “Kali,” “Thappad”, “Kaatru Veliyidai”, and “Darr” if you haven’t already, and explore the ramifications of male anger. Male rage and toxic masculinity […]

FedEx Offers More Convenience with Drop-off Services Available at Over 1,100 Retail Outlets in the Philippines

October 13, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, October 11, 2023 – FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, […]

Inspiring Women Reshaping the Tech Landscape

October 12, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Technology has long been seen as a male-dominated field, with women historically encountering many obstacles and difficulties in the field. But as time has gone […]

Tesla Cuts Prices For Their Best Vehicles In The US After Car Deliveries Fall

October 11, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Tesla has revolutionized the market of electric cars. They have made electric cars into the mainstream. They have made them powerful and as much as […]

The real life stories of 'Taali', 'Neerja', 'Gunjan Saxena' and 'Mary Kom' had the resonance of lived experience

The real-life stories of ‘Taali’, ‘Neerja’, ‘Gunjan Saxena’ and ‘Mary Kom’ had a resonance of lived experience

October 9, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Powerful narratives that celebrated four extraordinary lives When entertainment deviates from fantasy to derive inspiration from real life, the emerging narratives are richer because they […]

How technology is helping to bridge the mental health gap in rural India

October 9, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Initiatives like SnehaAI, an AI-powered, free chatbot, are offering significant support to rural youth by giving them empowering information. On Mental Health Day (October 10), […]

vAmitabh Bachchan's enduring film journey is a saga of dizzying stardom, setbacks, and a mighty comeback.

Ageless Marvels of Bollywood who are redefining success

October 5, 2023 Riya Shalgar 4

Amitabh Bachchan, Anand Pandit, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Aamir Khan and Sajid Nadiadwala’s contributions to the industry are seemingly inexhaustible In Bollywood, there are noteworthy examples […]

World Smile Day 2023: Make the planet smile with these 5 thoughtful gestures

October 4, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

World Smile Day is held annually on the first Friday in October to bring back our collective focus on positivity and acts of kindness.

Watch: Aishwarya Rai Stuns with Bold Ramp Walk at Eiffel Tower for L’Oreal Paris

October 2, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s Fierce Ramp Walk at Eiffel Tower for L’Oreal Paris Will Take Your Breath Away Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the former Miss World, Bollywood […]

Rajasthan BSTC Pre-D.El.Ed Result 2023 at panjiakpredeled.in

September 29, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

Rajasthan BSTC Pre-D.El.Ed Result 2023 Announced: Check Here The Department of Elementary Education, Rajasthan, has declared the result of the Basic School Teaching Certificate (BSTC) […]

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