Eight Women Honored with ‘Nav Anshika Tejaswini Samman’ for Outstanding Contributions in Various Fields Aparna Yadav, Vice Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission, Attended as Chief Guest Cultural Performances Enthralled the Audience The ‘Great Shaktiswaroopa Utsav’ Women’s Month Concludes Successfully Lucknow: The ‘Great Shaktiswaroopa Utsav,’ organized by Nav Anshika Foundation to celebrate Women’s Month throughout March, concluded with the ‘Nav Anshika Tejaswini Samman’ ceremony at JC Guest House, Nirala Nagar. Aparna Yadav, Vice Chairperson of the State Women’s Commission, graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Ritu Shahi, a…
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CBMR Celebrates International Women’s Day Honouring Women in Healthcare
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…
Read MoreThe Origins of International Women’s Day: A Tale of Courage and Change
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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