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Government Lets Women Employees Nominate Children Instead Of Husband For Pension In Marital Discord Cases
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has now amended the rules and allowed a woman employee to nominate her child/children over her husband for the family pension.
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Making India Developed Possible Only When Every Woman Is Empowered: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that achieving the goal of celebrating India's centenary of Independence as a developed nation hinges on the strength, self-reliance, and empowerment of every woman in the country.
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"This Is An India That Is More Bharat": S Jaishankar On Key Achievements
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday referred to key developments in the country, including cashless payments, lunar landings and woman empowerment and emphasised that "this is an India that is more Bharat,".
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Assam Congress Expels Woman Who Accused Leader Of Harassment
The BJP hit out at the grand old party, taking a swipe at its "model of women empowerment". The ruling party also called Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's slogan "ladki hoon lad sakti hoon (I'm a woman, I can fight)" hollow.
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Sarojini Naidu's Birth Anniversary: The Face Of Women's Empowerment
142nd bith anniversary of Sarojini Naidu: Known as the Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu was a poet and freedom freedom fighter and the first woman governor of India. Sarojini Naidu was a child prodigy. She was barely twelve years old, when she wrote a 1300-line poem 'Lady of the Lake' in six days.
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Women's Day 2019: WCD, Skill Development Ministries Sign MoU To Provide Skills Training To Women
The officials of the two ministries signed the agreement in the presence of WCD Minister Maneka Gandhi and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Women's Day 2019: CIS Use Colours To Educate Students On Gender Parity
Women's Day 2019: Canadian International School organized an activity where men were dressed up in pink and women in blue to educate students about gender parity.
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Triple Talaq About Woman Empowerment, Not Politics: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Thursday said the Triple Talaq bill, which seeks imprisonment for Muslim men accused of instant divorce, is not about politics but empowerment and justice for women, as the Lok Sabha began a discussion on the contentious legislation.
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Estranged Husband Sets Wife On Fire At Woman Empowerment Scheme Meet In Kerala
A 23-year old woman died after being allegedly set on fire by her estranged husband at the venue of a woman empowerment scheme meeting in Kerala's Thrissur district.
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Happy Women's Day! 5 Things A Woman Should Never Do For Anyone Else
Happy Women's Day! As women, we are quick to give up on our own passions and identities. But there are some things you shouldn't have to do for anyone
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Saudi Women Will Drive But Face Bumpy Road To Empowerment
Mervat Bukhari, a force of nature draped head-to-toe in Islamic niqab, braved insults and taunts to become the first Saudi woman to work at a gas station, something unimaginable not long ago.
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Who Is Savitribai Phule? 19th Century Pioneer Still Inspires Many
Hailed as the country's first woman teacher, Savitribai Phule was also a social worker and a poet. Born on January 3, 1831, 2017 marks her 186th birth year. Savitribai Phule is credited with laying the foundation of education opportunities for women in India and played a major role in improving women's rights in the country during the British Raj. ...
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Looking For #MondayMotivation? Meet India's First Woman Commando Trainer
In case you need some inspiration, not just to make it through yet another Monday (or the week that'll follow it) but also through life in general, look no further than this Mumbai woman who became India's first woman commando trainer though sheer determination. Her story, shared on the Humans of Bombay Facebook page, has touched a chord with sever...
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Wonder Woman, 75, Named Special UN Ambassador. But Critics Aren't Amused
The United Nations celebrated Wonder Woman's 75th birthday on Friday by naming the comic book character as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Woman and Girls, despite frustration from both inside and outside the world organisation that the spot should go to a real - and less sexualized - woman.
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At 24, She’s Fighting For Tribals. Meet Chhattisgarh’s Youngest Sarpanch
Raipur: In a village in Chhattisgarh, a woman sarpanch is championing the rights of the tribals. Fondly teased as ‘Neta ji’ by her friends, Ritu Pandram, 24, is the youngest sarpanch in Chhattisgarh. She’s not only working hard to tackle water scarcity and sanitation issues in her jurisdiction, but also teaching students free of cost. “I n...
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Government Lets Women Employees Nominate Children Instead Of Husband For Pension In Marital Discord Cases
The Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare (DoPPW) has now amended the rules and allowed a woman employee to nominate her child/children over her husband for the family pension.
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Making India Developed Possible Only When Every Woman Is Empowered: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday said that achieving the goal of celebrating India's centenary of Independence as a developed nation hinges on the strength, self-reliance, and empowerment of every woman in the country.
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"This Is An India That Is More Bharat": S Jaishankar On Key Achievements
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday referred to key developments in the country, including cashless payments, lunar landings and woman empowerment and emphasised that "this is an India that is more Bharat,".
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Assam Congress Expels Woman Who Accused Leader Of Harassment
The BJP hit out at the grand old party, taking a swipe at its "model of women empowerment". The ruling party also called Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's slogan "ladki hoon lad sakti hoon (I'm a woman, I can fight)" hollow.
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Sarojini Naidu's Birth Anniversary: The Face Of Women's Empowerment
142nd bith anniversary of Sarojini Naidu: Known as the Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu was a poet and freedom freedom fighter and the first woman governor of India. Sarojini Naidu was a child prodigy. She was barely twelve years old, when she wrote a 1300-line poem 'Lady of the Lake' in six days.
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Women's Day 2019: WCD, Skill Development Ministries Sign MoU To Provide Skills Training To Women
The officials of the two ministries signed the agreement in the presence of WCD Minister Maneka Gandhi and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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Women's Day 2019: CIS Use Colours To Educate Students On Gender Parity
Women's Day 2019: Canadian International School organized an activity where men were dressed up in pink and women in blue to educate students about gender parity.
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Triple Talaq About Woman Empowerment, Not Politics: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad Thursday said the Triple Talaq bill, which seeks imprisonment for Muslim men accused of instant divorce, is not about politics but empowerment and justice for women, as the Lok Sabha began a discussion on the contentious legislation.
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Estranged Husband Sets Wife On Fire At Woman Empowerment Scheme Meet In Kerala
A 23-year old woman died after being allegedly set on fire by her estranged husband at the venue of a woman empowerment scheme meeting in Kerala's Thrissur district.
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Happy Women's Day! 5 Things A Woman Should Never Do For Anyone Else
Happy Women's Day! As women, we are quick to give up on our own passions and identities. But there are some things you shouldn't have to do for anyone
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Saudi Women Will Drive But Face Bumpy Road To Empowerment
Mervat Bukhari, a force of nature draped head-to-toe in Islamic niqab, braved insults and taunts to become the first Saudi woman to work at a gas station, something unimaginable not long ago.
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Who Is Savitribai Phule? 19th Century Pioneer Still Inspires Many
Hailed as the country's first woman teacher, Savitribai Phule was also a social worker and a poet. Born on January 3, 1831, 2017 marks her 186th birth year. Savitribai Phule is credited with laying the foundation of education opportunities for women in India and played a major role in improving women's rights in the country during the British Raj. ...
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Looking For #MondayMotivation? Meet India's First Woman Commando Trainer
In case you need some inspiration, not just to make it through yet another Monday (or the week that'll follow it) but also through life in general, look no further than this Mumbai woman who became India's first woman commando trainer though sheer determination. Her story, shared on the Humans of Bombay Facebook page, has touched a chord with sever...
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Wonder Woman, 75, Named Special UN Ambassador. But Critics Aren't Amused
The United Nations celebrated Wonder Woman's 75th birthday on Friday by naming the comic book character as its new Honorary Ambassador for the Empowerment of Woman and Girls, despite frustration from both inside and outside the world organisation that the spot should go to a real - and less sexualized - woman.
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At 24, She’s Fighting For Tribals. Meet Chhattisgarh’s Youngest Sarpanch
Raipur: In a village in Chhattisgarh, a woman sarpanch is championing the rights of the tribals. Fondly teased as ‘Neta ji’ by her friends, Ritu Pandram, 24, is the youngest sarpanch in Chhattisgarh. She’s not only working hard to tackle water scarcity and sanitation issues in her jurisdiction, but also teaching students free of cost. “I n...
