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CBMR Celebrates International Women’s Day Honouring Women in Healthcare

Arijit Bose
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Lucknow: The Centre of BioMedical Research (CBMR), Lucknow celebrated International Women’s Day on March 7, 2025, as part of the ongoing celebrations marking the 100th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji. The event brought together a galaxy of eminent women leaders who have made significant contributions to the healthcare sector, earning both national and international recognition. Professor Alok Dhawan, Director, CBMR, extended a warm welcome to an esteemed gathering of distinguished women pioneers in healthcare, recognised globally for their invaluable contributions to society. This event highlights…

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The Origins of International Women’s Day: A Tale of Courage and Change

Nistha Agrawal
International Women's Day

Lucknow (Nistha Agarwal): It all started back in 1908 when a brave group of 15,000 women in New York decided they had enough. Tired of enduring low pay and horrible working conditions in the factories, they took to the streets in a bold strike. Their message was clear: change is needed. This act of resistance sparked a fire for women’s rights that would blaze for years to come. The following year, the Socialist Party of America took the momentum and declared the very first National Women’s Day to honour these…

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