The widows are further ostracised and stigmatised by preventing them from attending any family, social, religious functions, celebrating festivals openly, interacting with other males, and in some cases, chopping off their tresses, as per traditions handed down since centuries.
Read MoreThe stakeholders emphasised on implementation of childcare leave policy and crèche facilities in all sectors. They also suggested ensuring the safety of adolescent daughters of female employees particularly in those sectors where work-from-home facilities cannot be availed. This matters because girls of this age group are not supported by crèche facilities in workplaces. It was also suggested to look into the matter of inclusion of the parents of married women employees under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
Read MoreThe International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday announced the introduction of the ICC Player of the Month awards which will "recognise and celebrate the best performances" of both male and female cricketers across all forms of international cricket throughout the year.
Read MoreCaptain Preeti Choudhary, the only female participant in the Republic Day parade this year from the Indian Army, led the upgraded Schilka weapon system contingent which featured in the parade for the first time this year.
Read MoreIn a move to pay tributes to Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi and his movement for Khadi, Assam government is taking forward its decision will provide khadi shirt, eri shawl and eri stole to Grade IV male and female employees in a phased manner.
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