Legislation Opens to Women in India
The hands of government are opening and welcoming women into power within India's legislation.
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The hands of government are opening and welcoming women into power within India's legislation.
October 25, 2009
Speaking of new website designs, Women’s eNews has also received a recent makeover — including a better designed e-newsletter and website branding. And, in case I forgot to post this before, here’s a link to my article on Bollywood-style weddings from February: Bollywood-Style Weddings Face First Recession Test
September 23, 2008
An Analysis of Documentaries About Women in India A look at how women’s work has changed to make a more modern India. Photo Credit: Developmental & InterCultural Education Project After 60 years of national independence and the election of the first woman president, Pratibha Patil, India is one of the world’s most rapidly developing nations. … [Read more…]
September 23, 2008
Fanning the Flames Eight kings gather around a fire conjuring sacred hymns in hopes of bringing forth a divine child. Complex beats thump in tune with their sharp steps. Their faces focus on the flames as they squat down towards the fire with elegance, strength and poise praying to be blessed with an heir. The… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
After being sick for 11 weeks and visiting six different doctors, Daniel and I have decided that I should come home. I spent my last week and half in India resting, doing some last minute shopping and spending time with Daniel. On my last day in India, Daniel took the day off to hang out with… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
The next morning we drove to Pushkar. Half way to our destination we stopped at a Jain Temple. In India there are a few types of religions: Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, and Jains. All I know about Jains is that they do not eat anything that grows underneath the soil (no garlic, potatoes, etc.) and the… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
During Daniel’s parents’ last week in India we saw the Rajasthani Festival Parade in Jaipur and traveled to Udaipur and Pushkar. Thousands of people traveled from their villages to Jaipur for the annual parade. Decorated floats were made by hand to represent different parts of Rajasthan like Samode (remember the “Samode Abode” email). Before the parade began,… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
After our tiger sighting we decided to leave Ranthambore a day earlier than planned. Since we saw a tiger on our first try we left for Agra early Thursday morning and drove for seven hours. We found Agra to be very different from the other two cities that make up the Golden Triangle. Both Delhi… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
Next we visited a mock Rajasthani village called Chokhi Dani. Reminiscent of the Renaissance Fair or Medieval Times, the village is a combination of a place to eat and receive entertainment. From booths with traditional snacks, games and palm reading – to camel rides and dancing – this village has it all. When we arrived,… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
On the Tuesday following the Fletchers’ arrival to India we were supposed to go to Agra to visit the Taj Mahal, but unfortunately Chase became very sick so we stayed in the hotel longer and went straight to Jaipur that afternoon. Luckily Chase had good medical care from the hotel doctor and was given medication that… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
On our third day in Delhi we met with Mark Templer, a man who has lived in India for 20 years and works for the Hope Foundation. Daniel’s dad David knew about the work Mark is doing in India through a friend from business school and an organization called the Redwood Foundation. In the morning… [Read more…]
May 24, 2008
When the Fletchers arrived in India, Daniel and I really enjoyed the company of his family and Chase, Amelia’s boyfriend. We drove to Delhi from Jaipur in a cool minibus we booked to fit all of us during our sightseeing trips. The drive to Delhi took about five hours, but when we arrived we were greeted… [Read more…]
May 13, 2008
According to several news sources, two hours ago a series of bombings exploded in the walled city of Jaipur, a crowded market section of the city known for its bazaars and foot traffic. One of the bombs was planted near a temple for Hanuman, a Hindu god. Sources say the explosions occurred on Tuesday the day for worship of Hanuman around… [Read more…]
March 18, 2008
Day 5 – The Global Peace Initiative of WomenMaking Way for the Feminine On the final day of the conference speakers and guests were split into groups of five to discuss how they can help change the world. Each group had to create two different sentences to describe their ideas. “Let us make way for the feminine… [Read more…]
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