Art of the matter Bindu Gopal Rao recounts the amazing journey of Shalini Sudarshan, a woman passionate about rural art, and how she's put her passion to good use.
Free and yet bound That's the dilemma of the modern Indian woman. Women are growing more independent and have access to better education but at the same time, rape is India's fastest growing crime and violence against women sees no sign of abating. Why this dichotomy, wonders Anuradha Rajan.
Earning money and respect through SHGs The SHG movement has transformed the life of rural women. They no longer tolerate abusive husbands, nor do they put up with continuing demands for dowry. They also enjoy a greater say in the education and marriage of their daughters,
says Soma Mitra.
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