Micro-financing empowers women in Jammu and Kashmir
September 9th, 2012 - 7:04 pm ICT by IANS
Jammu, Sep 9 (IANS) Microfinance is empowering women, especially the poor and widows, in Jammu and Kashmir, thanks to NGO Kashmir Women's Credit Cooperative Ltd (KWCCL) that is providing loans ... Read more...
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Self respect, not charity is our belief: Magsaysay winner
July 26th, 2012 - 2:43 pm ICT by IANS
Chennai, July 26 (IANS) Our belief is in self respect, empowering women, removal of poverty through self help groups and not in charity, said Kulandei Francis, a 2012 winner of ... Read more...
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Goa to give women Rs.1 lakh for wedding expenses
July 6th, 2012 - 5:09 pm ICT by IANS
Panaji, July 6 (IANS) With an aim to curb female foeticide in Goa, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Friday launched the 'Ladli Laxmi' scheme, under which women can avail Rs.1 ... Read more...
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Hillary Clinton praises Ela Bhatt for empowering women
June 22nd, 2012 - 11:13 am ICT by IANS
Washington, June 22 (IANS) Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has praised Indian social activist Ela Bhatt as one of her "heroines" for her work for empowerment of women."I have a ... Read more...
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Story of an unsung hero from Uttarakhand (IANS Book Review)
April 25th, 2012 - 11:28 am ICT by IANS
Book: "Johaar Kinkar: Babu Ram Singh"; Author: Gajendra Singh Pangti; Publisher: Dolka Innovations, New Delhi; Pages: 128; Price: Rs.150Nestled in the higher Himalayas, near the Milam glacier, is Johaar valley -- ... Read more...
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Jairam Ramesh launches women empowerment scheme in Kerala
February 24th, 2012 - 10:34 pm ICT by IANS
Kuzhoor (Kerala), Feb 24 (IANS) Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh Friday launched the "Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana" (MKSP) from Kerala's Thrissur district, and said the state's demand for fixing working ... Read more...
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Women from around the world to assess role of technology
February 2nd, 2012 - 5:28 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Feb 2 (IANS) Women leaders from India and over 50 other countries are gathering here Friday to discuss role of technology in empowering women, particularly in developing nations.The three-day ... Read more...
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President concerned over declining sex ratio
January 14th, 2012 - 7:44 pm ICT by IANS
Panipat (Haryana), Jan 14 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Saturday expressed concern over the declining sex ratio in the country, pointing out that sex ratio between the age group of ... Read more...
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India to train African craftswomen in basketry
January 10th, 2012 - 7:48 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India's National Institute of Design (NID) will train craftswomen of rural Africa in basket weaving under a $1-million project.The government Tuesday said the programme will ... Read more...
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An all-woman affair at CHOGM 2011
October 28th, 2011 - 11:12 am ICT by IANS
Perth, Oct 28 (IANS) In a first, the outgoing chair, the incoming chair and the head of the grouping of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) event here are ... Read more...
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Men need to change to stop violence against women: Meira Kumar
September 16th, 2011 - 12:21 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Calling for a change in the mindset of men to stop physical and sexual violence against women, Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar Thursday said ... Read more...
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Sonia launches livelihood mission for rural poor
June 3rd, 2011 - 3:01 pm ICT by IANS
Banswara (Rajasthan), June 3 (IANS) United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi Friday launched the National Rural Livelihood Mission, a flagship programme of the government that will reach out to ... Read more...
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Pak govt. determined to fulfil Benazir Bhutto’s dream of empowering women: Gilani
March 9th, 2011 - 5:39 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 9 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that his government is determined to fulfil Benazir Bhutto's dream of empowering women in the country.Speaking on the ... Read more...
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Traditional artwork Kantha empowering women in West Bengal
February 20th, 2011 - 6:22 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Feb.20 (ANI): The Indian traditional artwork of Kantha or embroidery has empowered the poor women in West Bengal.Artwork by embroidery artisans displayed in an exhibition in Kolkata on Friday turned out ... Read more...
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Now VLCC Institute launches digitised beauty courses
February 11th, 2011 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 11(IANS) The VLCC Institute of Beauty and Nutrition - one of India's best beauty vocational training centres - has launched a digitised format of beauty courses for its students ... Read more...
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Bangladesh to probe Grameen ‘irregularities’
December 23rd, 2010 - 7:38 pm ICT by IANS
Dhaka, Dec 23 (IANS) The Bangladesh government Thursday said it will probe allegations of financial irregularities against Muhammad Yunus' Grameen Bank. Finance Minister A.M.A. Muhith said a committee would soon be ... Read more...
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She battles for women’s property rights in tribal Kinnaur
December 22nd, 2010 - 10:49 am ICT by IANS
By Vishal Gulati
Rekong Peo (Himachal Pradesh), Dec 22 (IANS) Over a decade after she spearheaded a campaign on the issue, 57-year-old social activist Rattan Manjari is back to leading a movement in ... Read more...
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Patil calls for continued efforts for women empowerment
November 19th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
Puttaparti (Andhra Pradesh), Nov 19 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil Friday called for continuing efforts to empower women through education, awareness and opportunities.Addressing women's day celebrations as part of the 85th birthday ... Read more...
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‘Karnataka SEZ changing socio-economic landscape’
October 24th, 2010 - 7:52 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Clocking an export target of Rs.1,000 crore and creating 90,000 potential jobs, the Hassan Special Economic Zone in Karnataka has also begun undertaking corporate social responsibility, the ... Read more...
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President Patil to Visit Amritsar to boost “Nanhi Chhaan” girl and tree campaign
October 4th, 2010 - 2:33 pm ICT by ANI
By Ravinder Singh RobinAmritsar Oct.4 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will visit Amritsar on Wednesday (October 6) to give a boost to the "Nanhi Chhaan", a campaign that is aimed at protecting ... Read more...
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Cherie Blair blasts executives over ‘token women’ in senior management-level jobs
September 23rd, 2010 - 7:03 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Sep 23(ANI): Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's wife Cherie has attacked executives from some of the world's biggest companies for putting "token women" in senior management-level jobs.Speaking at a ... Read more...
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India needs to improve implementation of social schemes
September 15th, 2010 - 10:45 am ICT by IANS
By Anjali Ojha
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) India has done well in eradicating poverty, improving healthcare and primary education, but lax implementation of programmes has been the main hurdle in achieving the ... Read more...
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Party politics affecting development plans: Tharoor
September 11th, 2010 - 11:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi Sep 11 (IANS) Contending that party politics is adversely affecting implementation of development plans, former minister of state for external affairs Shashi Tharoor Saturday criticised the Kerala government for ... Read more...
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US to launch 40 million-dollar women’s rights programme in Pakistan
August 31st, 2010 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Aug 31(ANI): The United States is launching a new 40-million dollar 'Gender Equity Grants Programme' in Pakistan to expand women's rights and support the country's policies against gender inequities."The US and ... Read more...
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US launches women’s rights programme in Pakistan
August 31st, 2010 - 11:10 am ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS/AKI) The US is launching a new $40 million programme to stress on women's human rights in Pakistan and support existing government policies to combat gender inequality.
"The US and ... Read more...
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India to work with UN for women migrants
August 27th, 2010 - 5:19 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India will work with the UN for protecting and empowering women migrants from this country, an official said Friday.
This will be done under a three-year Memorandum ... Read more...
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Rural employment schemes a boon for West Bengal villagers
August 20th, 2010 - 7:58 pm ICT by ANI
Kolkata, Aug 20 (ANI): Rural folk living on the outskirts of Kolkata have welcomed the various employment opportunities generated through financial aid by the Government social schemes like the National Rural Employment ... Read more...
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Meira Kumar to address women speakers’ annual meet
July 14th, 2010 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar leaves for Switzerland's capital Bern Wednesday to attend the two-day sixth annual meeting of women speakers of parliament that begins July ... Read more...
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Kim Kardashian dismisses Ashton Kutcher’s ‘crush’ rumours
July 10th, 2010 - 6:45 pm ICT by ANI
London, July 10 (ANI): Kim Kardashian has dismissed rumours that Ashton Kutcher secretly fancies her.The reality TV star was fuming when she heard gossip that the husband of actress Demi Moore has ... Read more...
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Abortion hotline in Pakistan faces criticism
June 27th, 2010 - 5:59 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 27 (ANI): Islamic groups and political parties are severely criticising an abortion hotline in Pakistan.The helpline is under fire for being "anti-Islamic" and "colonial", even though it is expected to ... Read more...
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Prime Minister releases UPA-II report card on its first anniversary
June 2nd, 2010 - 12:02 am ICT by ANI
New Delhi, June 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh released the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government's report card here on Tuesday on the occasion of first anniversary of its ... Read more...
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Child mortality down by 30 percent from 1990 levels: Report
May 25th, 2010 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Moving closer towards the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) for reducing child mortality, a decline of close to 30 percent has been recorded in deaths below the age ... Read more...
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Sikkim Annual Plan 2010-11 finalised
May 6th, 2010 - 7:02 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, May 6 (ANI): Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia and Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Chamling on Thursday finalised the annual plan for the year 2010-11 for Sikkim.The Plan outlay ... Read more...
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‘Change in mindset needed to address healthcare issues’
April 25th, 2010 - 3:53 pm ICT by IANS
Pilani (Rajasthan), April 25 (IANS) A change in mindset towards addressing issues related to women and children was the need of the hour to deal with ignorance in healthcare of mother and ... Read more...
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Health service providers urged to be patient friendly
April 23rd, 2010 - 10:55 pm ICT by IANS
Pilani, April 23 (IANS) Health service providers, like primary health centres, should be more patient friendly and there is need to increase access to public healthcare, said a senior health official here ... Read more...
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