Tag: Women’s Day

Women’s day celebrations by Baggage Buddy spread smile on faces of underprivileged kids

Vineet Verma

Lucknow: While on Women’s Day, some made their teachers feel special, some planned surprise gifts for their mother, wife or sister. UP’s startup brand Baggage Buddy celebrated Women’s Day by giving school bags and other items to needy girls. Every day should be dedicated to women because every day women make several sacrifices, hard work entire year selflessly to make family happy, while managing the office and society along with looking after the family. Generally, on Women’s Day, people give women a break at home and go out for a…

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India and Nepal Share an Affectionate Bond: Hriday Narayan Dixit

Arijit Bose

Lucknow– The ongoing Lucknow Book Fair at Ravindralaya, Charbagh, resonated with literary discussions and feminist discourse on Women’s Day. The fair, which began on March 1, will conclude Sunday. The event witnessed a massive turnout of book lovers, including students from Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya and other colleges. A treasure trove of literature, the fair features books spanning various subjects, including the history of Lucknow, Awadhi stories, the grandeur of the Nawabs, contributions of the city to cinema, Kathak traditions, renowned musicians, Imambaras, and significant historical events like the Kakori revolution.…

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Bridging Generational Divides: Feminism in India Through Changing Lenses

Nistha Agrawal

(Lucknow): As Women’s Day 2025 approaches, the conversation surrounding feminism in India is more relevant than ever. While the movement has evolved over the years, the perspectives on feminism often differ between the older and younger generations. For some, it is still seen as a challenge to longstanding cultural traditions, while for others, it represents a crucial fight for equality and justice. Despite the generational divide, both groups share a common goal: creating a society where gender no longer determines access to opportunities or freedoms. Let’s explore how feminism in…

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A Look Back at Iceland’s Groundbreaking Women’s Day Off

Nistha Agrawal

(Lucknow): What Happens When Women Take a Day Off? Have you ever stopped to consider what would happen if every woman in the world took a day off? No work, no cooking, no household chores—just a single day where women stepped away and let the world run without them. Would everything grind to a halt? Would the economy collapse, or would the world find a way to function? While this question might sound theoretical, in Iceland, it was a reality. On October 24, 1975, Icelandic women took a bold step…

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