Survivors of sexual abuse take out 10,000 KM Garima Yatra
The survivors who have faced some form of sexual abuse in their life today took out 10,000 km Garima Yatra ‘ Dignity March’ connecting 200 districts in 24 states started…
Pakistan to raise age for marriage to 18
File Photo WEB DESK The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights in Pakistan has approved a draft bill meant to raise the minimum age for marriage in the country to…
High Heels and tight shoes can lead to Claw Toes
By Vinod Kumar Tight and high heel shoes can weaken the muscles in the foot and lead to the imbalance that causes problems like Claw Toes, a common deformity of…
Women to get 20% jobs in Military Police, says Defence Minister Sitharaman
TIA WEB DESK The government has decided to induct women for the first time in Personnel Below Officer Rank, PBOR, role in Corps of Military Police. The role of the…
Gender bias must not be viewed only from perspective of culture: Smriti Irani
AMN / NEW DELHI Textiles Minister Smriti Irani today said, gender bias must not be viewed only from the perspective of culture. Speaking at Raisina Dialogue, Mrs Irani said, in…
Women’s health is largely neglected in India
A shift in policy that addresses the needs of women and their health is the need of the hour A Akhter / New Delhi Women Health is usually put at…
Philippines Catriona Gray named Miss Universe
AMN Catriona Elisa Gray of Philippines today clinched Miss Universe 2018 crown beating contestants from 93 other countries. Gray edged out first runner-up Tamaryn Green of South Africa and third-placed…
All Women to Be Married Should Take Folic Acid Supplementation
In view of the marriage season, Doctors recommends that all women to be married should start taking folic acid supplements.. Our Correspondent / New Delhi December is the month of…
Rajnath launches pan-India women safety emergency No 112 and App
AMN / KOHIMA Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday launched a pan-India single-number “112” under an emergency mobile app for women’s safety. The minister said that it will have a…
Govt to refund employers for seven weeks of maternity leave to employees
AMN / NEW DELHI The government will give employers the salaries for seven of the 26 weeks of maternity leave for women earning more than 15,000 rupees a month, the…