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Outcry over beheading of former envoy’s daughter in Pakistan

by Newsdesk-Top NewsPakistanWomanJuly 26, 2021July 26, 2021

Noor Mukaddam’s murder reignited a debate on violence against women as thousands of people took to social media to demand justice…reports Asian Lite News The “barbaric” murder of Noor Mukaddam,…

In 2 years, J&K women got wings, broke shackles

by Newsdesk-Top NewsIndia NewsWomanJuly 8, 2021July 8, 2021

Revocation of special status ended gender bias, opened new avenues. Prior to August 5, 2019—when the Centre announced its decision to scrap Article 370—women in J&K, especially in Kashmir due…

Womanhood, an immersive art expo

by NewsdeskArts & CultureLITE BLOGSWomanJuly 4, 2021July 4, 2021

The 70-year-old artist works with digital and is completely self-taught gives a great perspective to creating fine art through digital means…writes Siddhi Jain. Women and artistic explorations have a very…

Menopause symptoms in the mid-forties

by NewsdeskHealthLITE BLOGSWomanJuly 4, 2021July 4, 2021

Estrogen plays an important role in bone metabolism. Calcium in the bones is normally in a state of equilibrium, with calcium leaving the bone being replaced by calcium entering the…

Protest flares up as Turkey quits treaty protecting women

by Newsdesk-Top NewsAsia NewsWomanJuly 3, 2021July 3, 2021

Thousands of women protesters gathered on the Istiklal Avenue, chanting slogans against country’s withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention…reports Asian Lite News Thousands of people took to the street on Thursday…

A woman who transformed from lemonade-seller to cop

by NewsdeskLITE BLOGSWomanJune 28, 2021June 28, 2021

Annie said: “Ten years before I was selling ice-cream, candies, and lemonade, and now I am the Sub Inspector at the same place. What more revenge can I take against…

Pak PM slammed for remarks on rape

by Newsdesk-Top NewsPakistanWomanJune 27, 2021June 27, 2021

It’s the second time in recent months that Khan has come under fire for his comments about rape….reports Asian Lite News Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan is facing protests and…

Senate confirms Kiran Ahuja as head of OPM

by NewsdeskUSAWomanJune 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Ahuja, 49, is the first Indian-American to serve in this top position in the US government….reports Asian Lite News The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nomination of…

Indian ‘Warrior Moms’ connecting with international cadre

by NewsdeskEnvironmentLITE BLOGSWomanJune 23, 2021June 23, 2021

Starting with five core team members and about 30 mothers, they now have over 1000 members pan India, and increasing each day…reports Sukant Deepak They have had enough with the…

Women’s group guards Jharkhand forests

by NewsdeskEnvironmentLITE BLOGSWomanJune 7, 2021June 7, 2021

Seeing the destruction of forests, the women of Sakhi Mandal took the initiative to protect the forests. “Save the Jungle” initiative was started by 104 rural women from 7 Sakhi…