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Looms of Ladakh: Where Tradition, Luxury, and Women Empowerment Come Together - Her World India

Looms of Ladakh: Where Tradition, Luxury, and Women Empowerment Come Together

71Amid the breathtaking mountains and serene landscapes of Ladakh, a quiet revolution is being woven, one thread at a time. Nestled in the heart of the Himalayas, where culture and craftsmanship are deeply rooted in everyday life, Looms of Ladakh has emerged as a remarkable symbol of sustainable luxury, women empowerment, and cultural preservation. More

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YES MADAM! - Her World India

YES MADAM!

94Redefining Leadership in Governance There was a time not too distant, yet deeply ingrained when the echo of authority carried a predictable tone. A chair of power was almost instinctively imagined to be occupied by “Sir”. The corridors of governance, lined with files and final decisions, were long shaped by this assumption. And yet, quietly

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Women In The Indian Workforce: A Critically Untapped Resource - Her World India

Women In The Indian Workforce: A Critically Untapped Resource

179“A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult” – Melinda Gates The value of the labour of women has historically been underappreciated in India-be it in the domestic sphere or otherwise. Perhaps this underappreciation is why women’s participation in the Indian

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COMBATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC - Her World India

COMBATING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

113In a deeply patriarchal society like India, where the notion that men and women are equivalent in worth is still appalling to many: it shouldn’t be a surprise that domestic violence is not only prevalent but also dangerously normalized. Domestic violence, although criminalized by law, goes unreported in most cases. To many women, “home” is

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