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Poorna Shakti Kendra in 12 Indian States and UTs
The Poorna Shakti Kendra (PSK) project is being implemented in a pilot mode in selected districts of 12 states and UTs under the Scheme National Mission for Empowerment of Women.
The states are - Assam, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Telangana,…
Women Power: When Riya demolishes Sunny in Wrestling Bout
By Triveni Thakur: This is an incredible story when a young woman (Riya) beats and humiliates a man (Sunny) who keeps on challenging women power always. We often heard, Patience is a charm of woman, but when a man tests her patience,…
Daily meditation can slow ageing too
For those who do meditation regularly, here is another good news. Researchers report that apart from reducing blood pressure and heart disease risk, Transcendental Meditation technique and lifestyle changes can slow cellular death too.…
Why women trust gay men more than straight male friends
Women trust dating advice from a gay male friend more than from straight colleagues or friends because gay men have fewer ulterior mating motives, a significant research has revealed.
Also, women are more likely to trust and befriend gay…
Love hormone affects stress differently in men and women
Oxytocin, often called the love hormone, may have different effects on men and women, and in certain circumstances the hormone may actually trigger anxiety, suggested a new study.
Clinical trials are testing whether oxytocin has…
Minister confers National Level Awards to Anganwadi Workers
The Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi gave away National Level Awards to the selected Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) for Exceptional Achievement on the basis of their dedication and exemplary performances, at…
Voting for the #100Women Achievers’ Contest of WCD Ministry begins
Voting for the #100Women Achievers’ Contest of the Ministry of Women and Child Development has begun from today. Voting will continue till 20th December, 2015. The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), in collaboration with…
Sulagna Dash – A Blessed Singer
By Srikant Mohanty: “Tell me I am clever, Tell me I am talented, Tell me I am cute, Tell me I am sensitive, graceful and wise, Tell me I am perfect- But tell me the truth”. This wonderful quote by Shel Silverstein- the American poet, singer…
President signs Anti-Rape Bill, Anything to Cheer?
Even though President Pranab Mukherjee sent a strong signal to many wrongdoers in the country by signing the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2013 commonly known as the anti-rape bill, the series of rape cases continue unabated in the…
‘Nirbhaya Fund’ Created @ Rs 1,000 Crore
The scars of Delhi gangrape is still afresh in the minds of millions of Indians. And, the Finance Minister has not forgtten either. He announced the creation of 'Nirbhaya Fund' for women's security at the cost of Rs 1,000 crore in his 2013…