Women today are visible in public life across the world, and hold positions as heads of state, parliamentarians, policymakers and administrators globally. This progressive trend is the culmination of many historical struggles and achievements, especially since the beginning of the 20th century. The Indian Landscape The Women’s Indian Association and The National Council for Women … Continue reading Women in public life; The Indian Landscape
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A Friday That Was!
A woman’s place is in the kitchen? No. It is in every place where she thinks the world can change for the better. We are certain you will agree with us if we say that our IWI Talk on Friday, 11 December was a fitting tribute to every woman politician and the family standing by … Continue reading A Friday That Was!
Atishi
‘History is theirs whose language is the sun!’ said Stephen Spender in his evocative poem about an elementary school classroom in a slum, while urging the teachers and the system to be aware and alter the glaring gaps and marginalization of our societies. The more I read about Atishi, the more I am convinced that … Continue reading Atishi