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Are we creating the correct narratives? Are we collectively and individually dealing with the pandemic in the manner befitting the stories we want our future generations to hear?
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FOGSI screens over 70,000 CRPF, police officers for breast & cervical cancer on Women’s Day
The camps were conducted at over 350 centres through FOGSI affiliated societies.
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Jallianwala Bagh exhibit opens on Foundation Day of Nat’l Archives of India, Delhi
The exhibition will remain open for public viewing till 30 April.
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DST Women Scientist Scheme (WOS) lands Dr Gaganpreet research fellowship at IISER Mohali
Dr Gaganpreet: When I was caught in such a dilemma, DST’s Women Scientist Scheme provided me with the opportunity to accomplish my research goals.
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Rise in women scientists’ extramural research funding highlighted on Women’s Day at ARCI, Hyd
The overall increase in extramural research funding for women scientists increased from 13% in 2000-01 to 29% in 2014-15.
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DST Women Scientist Scheme-A: Empowering Savleen Kaur, others in science & tech
Dr Savleen Kaur: Women in a scientific career are like soldiers in enemy territory. You can’t go back to where you came from and you have to fight in hostile environments. Persistence and perseverance will always pay.
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No justification for exclusion, I’m a proud feminist: UN Secretary-General Guterres on Women’s Day
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres: Almost 90% of people, including women, interviewed across 75 countries have at least one clear bias against gender equality in areas such as politics, economics, education.
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Exhibition to mark Jallianwala Bagh massacre centenary to open on March 11
The exhibition will be presented with the help of original and digital copies of archival documents relating to the Jallianwala Bagh massacre available in National Archives of India.
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All branches of Armed Forces should be open for women: Rajnath Singh at NITI Aayog awards
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh: Women’s participation has increased in armed forces over the years and it is the Government’s priority to enhance it further.
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PM Modi meets Nari Shakti awardees, lauds their courage
15 women achievers from various parts of the country shared their trials, struggles and the stories of how they achieved their goals with Prime Minister Modi.
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Japanese ambassador visits IL&FS Skills intern training event in Guwahati
The interaction dwelled on topics ranging from the career prospects in Japan to the cultural aspects of the country and the technological phenomenon it has been witnessing over the years.
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82 differently-abled artisans, entrepreneurs display products at Ekam Fest
Differently-abled (divyang) artisans & entrepreneurs showcased their products at the week-long Ekam Fest organised by the National Handicapped Finance Development Corporation.
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India to prepare for new security threats: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at NDC convocation
Rajnath Singh: In today’s dynamic security environment, India needs to be prepared to deal with not only the traditional threats but also new non-traditional threats to the nation’s security.
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Report on women’s status in South Asian Press & Media released by WCD Minister Smriti Irani
Minister of Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani: Investing in women is not just a social expenditure but it is an investment in the economy.
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Prez Kovind presents Nari Shakti Puraskar to 15 women
The awards were conferred on 15 eminent women in recognition of their efforts in rendering distinguished services towards emancipation of women, especially vulnerable & marginalized women.
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India needs more women forensic & cybercrime experts: WCD Minister Irani
Minister for Women and Child Development, Smriti Irani: Counselling at the time of recruitment of women in the forces would make them better prepared for their career.
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6 Women univs get AI labs under CURIE Scheme (Dept of Science & Tech)
Research facilities at eight women’s universities have been enhanced under the CURIE (Consolidation of University Research for Innovation & Excellence in Women Universities) initiative of the Department of Science & Technology (DST).
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New career prospects for women in defence, space, business, admin: MoS Jitendra
Union Minister Jitendra Singh: India has come full circle in women empowerment, as they are now seeking opportunities and excelling in careers which were earlier considered taboo.
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WCD, World Bank hold meet on women in India’s workforce
The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) and the World Bank organized a discussion on the ‘The Future of Work: Women in India’s Workforce’, in New Delhi today.
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Defence Minister Rajnath to confer NITI Aayog women entrepreneurship awards
NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform is organising the 4th edition of the Women Transforming India (WTI) awards on International Women’s Day, 8 March.
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