Nari Ki Choupal – Women’s Empowerment
The Nari Ki Choupal is a unique forum for women and men from all backgrounds to come together and share their stories, experiences and learning as well as receive exposure
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Free Cancer Screening for Women
Cervical cancer is the most common female cancer in India and accounts for approximately 27% deaths worldwide. The illness is treatable if detected at an early stage, for which facilities
Meghalaya Women Farmer’s Festival
To promote marketing of agricultural and horticultural produce of women farmers from Meghalaya, NRCW/NMEW is organizing the Meghalaya Women Farmers Festival in collaboration with the State Resource Centre for Women
US $250000 for women safety programme in Delhi – UN Women
The United States has announced a grant of 250,000 US dollars for an ongoing programme to make Delhi a safe city for women. The programme, ‘Delhi Safe City – Free
Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana
Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has introduced a Pension and Life Insurance fund scheme called Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana (MGPSY) for the Overseas Indian workers having Emigration Check Required
Stampede in Ratangarh town in Datia
More than 100 pilgrims are killed on October 13, 2013 and more than 100 others injured in a stampede at the Hindu temple in Ratangarh town in Datia district in
Walking one hour per day can reduce breast cancer risk
Postmenopausal women who were very active or walked for at least seven hours a week had a reduced risk for breast cancer, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology,
Smoking during pregnancy increases bipolar disorder risk in kids
A study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry suggests an association between smoking during pregnancy and increased risk for developing bipolar disorder (BD) in adult children. Researchers evaluated offspring
Yoga in menopause reduces insomnia symptoms
Taking a 12-week yoga class and practicing at home was linked to less insomnia—but not to fewer or less bothersome hot flashes or night sweats. The link between yoga and
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf conferred Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Liberian leader Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was conferred the coveted Indira Gandhi peace prize by President Pranab Mukherjee who said India will continue to support the African nation in its pursuit