Women

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,…

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,…

The Government of India under the National Health Mission (NHM) is implementing following interventions across all States and UTs of the country to improve the health of newborn babies and their mothers:- 1. Promotion of institutional…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

The death toll due to medical negligence in a sterlisation camp at Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh, has now reached 13 even as a probe has been ordered into the shocking incident. Over 50 women are still critical. The state government has…

While the 10-year-old Katie Parker, has set her ambitions to play football for England, the message becomes loud and clear - the girls are showing immense interest to try their luck in football, which is getting popular with every passing…

In 2013-14 (till September), 2,67,259 beneficiaries have received payment in Janani Surakshya Yojana across the State. Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) being…