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    Jharkhand Case: Accused Secretly Cremated Minor's Body

    Ranchi, April 6 – In a shocking case that has shocked Jharkhand, the Ranchi Police have uncovered the murder of a minor girl who was allegedly killed by a man and his son over what they described as “social stigma”.The accused then secretly transported her body to Gaya in Bihar and cremated it...
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    Addressing Baby Trafficking: A Systemic Approach in Pakistan

    Islamabad, March 31 – A recent raid near Sheikham, near Sarai Mughal in the Kasur district of Punjab province, Pakistan, uncovered a clinic allegedly involved in delivering vulnerable women and selling babies for profit. Arrests were made, and the clinic was shut down, but this was only a small...
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    Kumar Emphasizes Importance of Menstrual Hygiene Education

    Mumbai, March 27 Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar used the platform of the quiz reality show, Wheel of Fortune, to raise awareness about menstrual health and the importance of understanding and supporting women.During the episode, responding to a contestant who discussed menstruation, Akshay...
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    Shubhangi Latkar: Dowry's Impact and the Importance of Self-Respect

    Mumbai, March 18 Actress Shubhangi Latkar, who plays the role of Ganga Mai in the television show ‘Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan’, has shared her opinion on the evil social practice of dowry and the social pressures it propagates.In the recent storyline, the show sheds light on the deeply ingrained...
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    Raghav Chadha Raises Menstrual Hygiene Concerns in Parliament

    Mumbai, March 15 Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who was last seen in the streaming film ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, has praised her husband Raghav Chadha for raising an important issue in the upper house of Parliament.On Sunday, the actress shared a video on her Instagram Stories, in which her...
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    Sanitation Workers in Pakistan: A Fight for Dignity and Rights

    Islamabad, March 11 – Sanitation workers in Pakistan face immense hardship due to deeply entrenched caste hierarchies, discriminatory hiring practices, a lack of legal protections, institutional neglect, social stigma, gender-based exploitation, and economic injustice. Their suffering is deeply...
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    Pakistan: Systemic Discrimination and Violence Against Christian Workers

    Islamabad, February 27 – A leading minority rights group highlighted another brutal attack on a Christian minority worker in Punjab province, Pakistan, on Friday, stating that religious communities frequently face violence and systematic exploitation across the country.Citing eyewitness...
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    Cafe Arpan: Promoting Inclusion and Economic Empowerment

    Mumbai, February 22 From brewing espresso to managing inventory and handling daily operations, adults with neurodevelopmental differences are redefining hospitality at a Mumbai cafe, where inclusion has become a thriving business model.Cafe Arpan uses specialized training modules and visual...
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