India is a country where a man peeing in public is seen as a normal and acceptable affair. But, when a woman is seen breastfeeding her hungry baby in public, our eyes suddenly pop up with astonishment. However, it is imperative to understand that ‘breastfeeding anywhere is normal and natural’. Why cover up? A woman […]
In India, marriage is considered as a pure institution that not only ties two individuals but two families. Despite this, the number of crimes against married women aka daughters-in-law have been surging incessantly. Be it dowry deaths or domestic violence, the numbers have been increasing at an alarming rate. It is ironical that most women […]
Migraine is the third most common disease around the world. Its global prevalence is that of one in seven people. Every year, the Migraine Trust organizes the Migraine Awareness Week. It begins from on the first Sunday of September. The aim is to raise awareness of the condition and highlight its impact. A latest report […]
According to a latest study, women with lung cancer who undergo chemotherapy are likely to experience an early menopause. Chemotherapy may cause acute amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods), leading to early menopause in women with lung cancer, shows the study. It may also lead to hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and bone loss. Additionally, there also […]
On 31st August, the Law Commission of India suggested that in all cases of divorce, property or income gained after marriage should be divided equally between the woman and the man. The suggestions came in as a basis to promote gender equality across communities and religions. There is a need to recognize a woman’s role […]
On 30th August, at the ICICI Securities Ltd. Annual General Meeting, Chanda Kochhar won the resolution for her reappointment. She became the Director on the board of ICICI Securities after gaining a comfortable margin. Despite proxy advisory firms advising shareholders to reject the proposal, ICICI Bank voted to reappoint Chanda Kochhar. Currently, MD and CEO, […]
Women writers and science fiction would not have been a popular combination if a bored 21-year-old, Mary Shelley, did not try her hands at the genre. Science fiction did not exist before Mary Shelley. She has been a trailblazer who brought women into the world of Sci-Fi, with her popular Frankenstein or The Modern Prometheus. […]
Women have been trolled for their driving skills, for as long as cars have been on roads. An age-old myth about women being bad drivers has finally been broken. A new UK study has quashed the motoring gender divide with conclusive evidence that women are actually better drivers than men. The findings were published by Confused.com. […]
For years, we have been listening that a healthy diet and a good lifestyle are important for a person’s overall physical well-being. Scientists are now exploring the influence of food intake on a person’s mental health. A recent study at Binghamton University, US, has indicated different impacts of diet on the mental health of different […]
On the eve of Women’s Equality Day in the US on August 26, basketball player Stephen Curry penned an awe-inspiring essay on women’s equality. He beautifully highlighted the importance of gender equality in society. Curry also threw light on his goal of supporting a basketball future for all, regardless of gender. In the emotional essay about […]
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