When Kerala’s Telma Jose shifted to Saudi Arabia in 2015, there was one thing she missed the most–freedom to drive. Jose was terribly disappointed as she had become dependent on others for travelling. But today, with the Saudi government lifting the ban on females driving, Jose is overjoyed. Licence story Jose applied for a driving licence as soon […]

In a progressive step, the Delhi government’s transport department has permitted people applying for a permanent driving licence to have their mother’s name on it instead of their father’s name. This will be effective from next month onwards. At present, applicants have to provide their father’s or husband’s name while applying for a licence. Also: Single Mom Moves Bombay […]

In Kerala, Attakulangara women’s prison, inmates are getting a golden opportunity to redeem themselves. They got a chance to take a 30-day training session in driving. And now, seven inmates serving life imprisonment own driving licences. First-of-its kind Initiative “It is the first-of-its kind initiative in Kerala and I believe, in the country as well. Women who can […]