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March 2024 Rohini Vrat: Significance, Rituals, Puja Timings & More

Rohini Vrat March 2024: Significance, Rituals, Puja Timings & More

March 16, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 0

Rohini Vrat March 2024: From meaning to shubh muhurat, here is everything you need to know about Rohini Vrat. Rohini Vrat is one of the […]

Skanda Sashti 2024: Honoring Lord Murugan’s Triumph, Puja & Rituals

March 15, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 0

Skanda Sashti in March 2024 is an important Hindu festival for the worship of Lord Murugan, especially among the Tamil people. This year’s festival falls […]

International Day of Action for Rivers 2024: Everything You Need to Know

March 14, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 0

World Day of Action for Rivers is a beacon of unity that unites people from all walks of life to recognize the importance of rivers […]

Maha Songkran World Water Festival 2024 Ranks Among Top 10 Global Events

March 13, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 2

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, together with the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), announced that […]

Smart and Sexy Day 2024; How to Celebrate?

March 13, 2024 Daita Dasgupta 0

Imagine a day dedicated to all the smart and sexy people out there. Smart and Sexy Day is celebrated every year on March 13. Each […]

Triptii Dimri Graces Vogue Cover in Vintage Chanel to Monogram Gucci

March 5, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 0

Triptii Dimri appears on the cover of Vogue India in designer looks from Versace to Gucci. Triptii Dimri has shown her magic in both film […]

Sun-Kissed Splendor: Alessandra Ambrosio's Sizzling Beach Bikini Shoot Unveiled

Photos: Alessandra Ambrosio Sizzling Beach Bikini Shoot Thrills Fans

February 21, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 0

Alessandra Ambrosio, the former Victoria’s Secret Angel and one of the highest-paid models globally, recently turned up the winter heat with a dazzling bikini shoot. […]

Vaani Kapoor Sets Instagram Ablaze: Bold Bikini Top and Metallic Jeans Combo

Vaani Kapoor’s Bold Bikini Top and Metallic Jeans Combo Sets Instagram Ablaze

February 18, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 0

Bollywood star Vaani Kapoor stuns fans on Instagram with a bold, fashion-forward ensemble. Her unconventional pairing of a triangle-wrap bikini top and metallic jeans has […]

Happy Valentine’s Day 2024: Wishes, Quotes, Status, Story

Happy Valentine’s Day 2024: Wishes, Quotes, WhatsApp Status, Greetings to share with loved ones

February 13, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 1

People celebrate Valentine’s Day worldwide as a day of love, romance, and affection. It is a time for couples to express their love through gifts, […]

Kiss Day 2024 Wishes, Images, Quotes, SMS, and More for Sharing with Your Beloved

February 13, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 0

Happy Kiss Day 2024: Kiss Day is the seventh day of Valentine’s Week. It falls right after Hug Day and a day before Valentine’s Day. […]

Sonam Bajwa: Acting and Dressing the Fashion Supernova

February 8, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 0

Sonam Bajwa’s white bikini set worn under a sheer white gown should’ve come with a fair warning The way Sonam Bajwa controls the fashion scene […]

Janhvi Kapoor's Red Backless Stunner: Perfect Valentine's Date Look

Janhvi Kapoor’s Red Backless Stunner Is Perfect Valentine’s Date Look

February 3, 2024 Shrabani Sarkar 0

Janhvi Kapoor’s photoshoot in a romantic red backless gown is the perfect Valentine’s Day look you need for a date night with your partner. See […]

Thailand's nightlife gets a lifeline, but tourism challenges persist

Thailand Extends Nightclub Hours to 4 AM – A Boost for Tourism and the Economy?

December 24, 2023 Emma Grace 0

Thailand’s nightlife scene has been revitalized by a recent government decision to extend the closing time of entertainment venues from 2 am to 4 am. […]

Decoding the Connection Between Features and Price in Soup Machines and OTG Grills

December 22, 2023 Riya Shalgar 0

In the heart of every kitchen, two unsung heroes silently transform ordinary ingredients into culinary wonders: the trusty soup machine and the versatile OTG grill. […]

Overcoming Aquaphobia Through Private Swimming Lessons in Singapore

November 24, 2023 Reeti Garg 0

Aquaphobia, or the fear of water, is a common phobia that affects many people around the world. A traumatic experience can trigger it, lack of […]

Watch: Mexico City’s ‘Day of the Dead’ Parade is a Feast for the Senses, Skeletons and Butterflies

November 7, 2023 Kriti Kumari 0

Day of the Dead parade features skeleton musicians and butterfly dancers

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 […]

International Day of Rural Women: 5 Meaningful Initiatives Upholding the spirit

October 12, 2023 S Ranjita 0

According to the NITI Aayog, rural women serve as torchbearers for social, economic, and environmental transformation. It says that empowering and integrating the rural women’s […]

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 […]

Indri whisky: The Indian single malt that impressed the world with its quality and taste

What makes Indri whisky special? The award-winning single malt

October 2, 2023 Reeti Garg 0

In a historic win, Indri Diwali Collector’s Edition 2023, a peated Indian single malt whisky, has been awarded the coveted “Best in Show, Double Gold” […]