New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The progress made by Ayushman Bharat — the government’s flagship initiative — in advancing gender equity in healthcare is commendable, said public health experts on International Women’s Day 2025 on Saturday. International Women’s Day is observed every year on March 8. The theme this year is ‘For ALL Women and … Read more
Guwahati, March 8 (IANS) Known as “Elephant Girl” (Hasti Kanya) in Assam, 67-year-old Parbati Barua is India’s first woman mahout (elephant keeper). She was conferred the Padma Shri last year for her pioneering work in wildlife conservation and for breaking gender barriers in a field traditionally dominated by men. Born into the Gauripur royal family … Read more
Kolkata, Jan 26 (IANS) Bengal’s iconic Gokul Chandra Das, who took the traditional Dhak beats to the mainstream and brought global accolades, will be remembered not just for his personal achievements in the field but also for ending the gender bias in Dhak beats. Throughout his life, Das, one of the Padma Shri award winners … Read more