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Meet Binalakhsmi Nepram, the woman who is helping the women affected by violence to live a dignified life in Manipur.
Meet Binalakshmi Nepram, the woman who is helping the women affected by violence to live a dignified life in Manipur.
Being a researcher herself, one cold evening Binalakshmi was talking to a group of women in Manipur when she heard gunshots. A 27-year-old man was shot dead by unknown assailants. And 24-year-old woman Rebacca who was one of the women in the group whom Bina was talking to, was widowed.
Amidst all the crying Rebacca’s mother asked Bina how she was going to feed her now. That incident changed Binalakhsmi’s life. She founded the Manipur Women Gun Survivor’s network.
Manipur, though tucked in between beautiful mountains and with an abundance of nature, is one of the most conflict-prone areas in India. Bina with her foundation helps women who are affected by violence to live a dignified life.
It provides loans to built small business for the women. Not only this, they also provide legal assistance as well as emotional support to such women.
Watch her awe-inspiring journey in this video in the CNN-IBN Awards 2011.
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Menopause is a reality in women's lives, so Indian workplaces need to gear up and address women's menopausal needs.
Picture this: A seasoned executive at the peak of her career suddenly grapples with hot flashes and sleep disturbances during important meetings. She also battles mood swings and cognitive changes, affecting her productivity and confidence. Eventually, she resigns from her job.
Fiction? Not really. The scenario above is a reality many women face as they navigate menopause while meeting their work responsibilities.
Menopause is the time when a woman stops menstruating. This natural condition marks the end of a woman’s reproductive years. The transition brings unique physical, emotional, and psychological changes for women.
Dr Nalini Parthasarathi, 79, based in Puducherry has dedicated 30 years of her life caring for people suffering from hemophilia.
It is amazing when a person turns personal adversity into a calling, and extends empathy to make a significant impact in the lives of other people. This has been the life’s journey of Dr Nalini Parthasarathi.
April 17 is World Hemophilia Day. Dr Nalini Parthasarathi, 79, based in Puducherry has dedicated 30 years of her life caring for people suffering from hemophilia. She was honoured with the Padma Shri in 2023.
Hemophilia is a condition where one or more clotting factor is absent leading to bleeding. Severe cases can be life-threatening.
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