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Repeat After Me: Becoming A Widow Is NOT The Woman’s Fault!

Yesterday was International Widows Day, marked on 23rd June every year. Let's look at how widowhood has been in India through the centuries, and now. 

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What Is India’s Widow Pension Scheme And How To Apply For It
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Now through the Widow Pension Scheme, widowed women will have some financial autonomy at least, and not need to depend so much on others.

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Hindu Widowing Ceremony Is Downright Brutal; Yet Refuses To Die Out In Places
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The Hindu widowing ceremony is one of the our women's special trauma making traditions for our those who are already in a traumatic situation.

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On Valentine’s Day I Want To Wear Red… Why Can’t I?

It is unbelievable that even in 2021, a widow is expected to not dress up, wear colours... when will this change?

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And The Night Was Fragrant With The Sweet Smell Of Liberty

She is a harbinger of ill luck, they scorned, as Anadi Babu’s dead body was brought in from the police station. A hit-and-run case.

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3 Myths About Widows That Make Their Life Hell Even In 2020, And Should Be Done Away With!
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The widows in our society are women just like you or me. Let's understand them and not degrade them with our superstitions and discriminatory beliefs.

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