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NFIW Condemns exclusion of young Muslim girls on Hijab issue in Karnataka

New Delhi, February 7, 2022: The National Federation of Indian women (NFIW) unequivocally condemns the exclusion of young Muslim girls from universities and schools in Karnataka, on the flimsy grounds that their attire is not appropriate. The administration caved in to… Continue Reading →

When did young Elizabeth realise that one day she would become Queen?

By Robert LaceyBritish historian and biographer It is often said that Queen Elizabeth II lived out the first decade of her life with little expectation of her royal destiny. She was a carefree child, apparently, who spent her time playing… Continue Reading →

लता मंगेशकर के लिए आनंद बख्शी ने 1973 में लिखी थी ये कविता

लता मंगेशकर स्वर कोकिला के नाम से मशहूर लता मंगेशकर की ज़िंदगी से जुड़े कई किस्से हैं जिनके बारे में आपने पढ़ा होगा, सुना होगा लेकिन यहां हम आपके लिए एक कविता लेकर आए हैं। लता मंगेशकर ने अपनी ज़िंदगी… Continue Reading →

Lata Mangeshkar’s over 70-year journey from travelling in BEST bus for singing break in the industry to melody queen of India

Feb 6, 2022, Though anticipated, when it became official that the Melody Queen of India, Lata Mangeshkar, is no longer among us, it hit the collective consciousness of the nation like a sledgehammer. The only consolation was that she may… Continue Reading →

FGM India’s Dark Secret- Break The Silence #EndFGM

Communities practicing female genital mutilation for generations believe it is ‘just a pinch of skin’ with no lasting impact on the girl International Day of Zero Tolerance For Female Genital Mutilation, marked on February 6 every year, is an important… Continue Reading →

‘Pakadwa Vivah’- ( Groom Kidnapping ) in Bollywood and Why is it Problematic #SundayReading

by- Europa Doley * The movie “Atrangi Re” directed by Anand L. Rai was one of the most anticipated movies of 2021, mainly because audiences were excited to watch Dhanush in his next big shot Bollywood movie starring opposite Sara… Continue Reading →

Improved Child Sex Ratio – Why we need to question NFHS Data

Is it time to celebrate India’s ‘improved’ sex ratio? Reasons to question NFHS data By Aditi Chaudhary*  The recently published National Family Health Survey (NFHS) factsheet brought cheers amongst the public and the government. With Child Sex ratio (number of… Continue Reading →

30-year-old Dalit Man ‘Lynched’ in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi

Posted On February 5, 2022 A case has been registered against one Jai Shankar Pandey and three unknown people. (News18 Illustration)A case has been registered against one Jai Shankar Pandey and three unknown people.  Chandrajit Gautam, father of the deceased,… Continue Reading →

NWMI demands that social media platforms stop enabling intimidation, harassment, misinformation and violence

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 We, at the Network of Women in Media, India (NWMI), are shocked and angry at the incessant online attacks against women journalists, especially those from minority and marginalised communities who are outspoken about the plight of these… Continue Reading →

Rajasthan Health Minister says No link between Tobacco and Cancer

JSA RAJASTHAN’S STATEMENT ON THE HEALTH MINISTER’S COMMENT NEGATING LINKS BETWEEN TOBACCO AND CANCER   On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Rajasthan’s Health Minister Shri Parsadi Lal Meena’s statement to the media negating any link of tobacco with cancer… Continue Reading →

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