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55+ min ago (319+ words) Published - December 09, 2025 10:48 am IST - JAIPUR The cluster-level federations of women's self-help groups (SHGs) have promoted rural entrepreneurship in Rajasthan with their model of direct marketing of products to big companies and diversification of operations. Chief Secretary V. Srinivas visited a cluster headquarter at Thikariya, near Jaipur, on Monday (December 8, 2025) to witness its activities. Mr. Srinivas interacted with the women entrepreneurs engaged in the blue pottery craft and the traditional hand block printing on cotton fabrics. He also inspected a sanitary napkin unit operating at the venue. The cluster has been established by the Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad. "SHGs have enabled women to become self-reliant and earn a distinct identity for themselves in the society. Their livelihood was earlier limited to tailoring units alone, but they have made a mark now in the diverse fields of rural artisanship," Mr. Srinivas said,…...

57+ min ago (374+ words) Rhea Chakraborty has opened up about a deeply personal choice that many women today navigate prioritising career ambitions while being mindful of the biological clock. The actor shared that she recently consulted a gynaecologist to explore the possibility of freezing her eggs, a step she is actively considering. Speaking on a new episode of her podcast Chapter 2, she said, "I am 33 and I recently visited a gynaecologist for egg freezing. I am thinking about doing it," she told guest Huma Qureshi, highlighting the push-and-pull many women face while balancing career goals with societal pressure. Reflecting on these pressures, Rhea shared, "It is such a weird place to be. Your body clock is telling you that you need to have kids, but your mind is telling you, you already have a kid - your brand, your business and you have to nurture…...

1+ hour, 10+ min ago (231+ words) Carrie Gress argues the movement functions as a secular megachurch targeting women with false promises An author of 11 books, including an upcoming title on feminism, says the movement has evolved into a kind of secular "megachurch" with its own doctrines, rituals and moral code " one that she... Carrie Gress argues the movement functions as a secular megachurch targeting women with false promises" An author of 11 books, including an upcoming title on feminism, says the movement has evolved into a kind of secular "megachurch" with its own doctrines, rituals and moral code " one that she argues now serves as a substitute for faith, family and traditional Christian virtue. Carrie Gress argues the movement functions as a secular megachurch targeting women with false promises" An author of 11 books, including an upcoming title on feminism, says the movement has evolved into a kind…...

1+ hour, 18+ min ago (368+ words) By Rita Bhowmik (Dhaka Bureau): Recalling her memories, Aysha said she became separated from her parents in Madaripur while fleeing the Pakistani forces. Exhausted, she hid in a bush with a few other girls. Driven by hunger, they gathered what they had to cook. She and three other girls were returning to the bush with firewood when Pakistani forces caught them. Regarding her current situation, Aysha says, "The sex workers can't take their children to school. I get two meals a day for taking these children to and from school. In addition, I receive oil, soap monthly, clothes during Ramadan, and 500 Taka at the end of the month. They increase the money a little during Ramadan. I live with the two children in Santosh, Tangail.' "Another Birangona of '71 is Anwara Begum. She cannot walk and is mostly sick. She also…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago (165+ words) We caught up with the 37-year-old Maryland native about A Dream Deferred but also managed to have her spill the tea on the last book she read (it was published before she was born), her favorite songs of the moment and why women are her favorite interview subjects. RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS WITH ABBY PHILLIP Top 3 songs on my playlist: 1. Folded by Kehlani 2. Have You Ever? By Brandy 3. American Requiem by Beyonc" Pizza or burgers: burgers" Heels or sneakers: heels" Favorite vacay spot: Paris Favorite podcasts: Aspire by Emma Grede Last book you read: Creative Visualization by Shakti Gawain Favorite show to binge watch: Game of ThronesYour parents are from Trinidad. Have you ever "played mas" at Carnival? I haven't but I definitely want to! Favorite interview subjects: Powerful women. Because we have so much to learn from each other. And…...

2+ hour, 15+ min ago (457+ words) US News: Far-right podcaster Nick Fuentes, 27, revealed to Piers Morgan he's never slept with a woman, citing they are 'difficult to be around.' He also stated Nick Fuentes, a 27-year-old far-right podcaster and white nationalist, hates women so much that he has never slept with a woman and also said that they should not be allowed to vote 'Men'In a two-hour interview with Piers Morgan, Fuentes said that although he is attracted to women and is not a gay still he never slept with a woman because "they are difficult to be around."The British pundit pressed Fuentes over his history of misogynistic remarks, including claims that "a lot of women want to be raped" and that "women suck'like they're talking too much, they're not hot anymore."Morgan asked, "Are you actually attracted to women?" to which Fuentes replied, "I…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago (359+ words) Rhea Chakraborty has opened up about a personal decision many women face " balancing career goals with the ticking biological clock. On her podcast Chapter 2, she revealed that she recently visited a gynaecologist to explore egg freezing. "I am 33 and I recently visited a gynaecologist for egg freezing. I am thinking about doing it," she told guest Huma Qureshi. Reflecting on the pressures women face, Rhea added, "It is such a weird place to be. Your body clock is telling you that you need to have kids, but your mind is telling you, you already have a kid " your brand, your business " and you have to nurture that baby." Rhea has previously shared her thoughts on societal expectations around marriage and motherhood. In a conversation with Humans of Bombay, she said she does not believe in a "right age" for marriage…...

3+ hour, 4+ min ago (337+ words) President Trump on Monday attacked a female ABC News reporter after she pressed him on releasing video footage from a second strike on an alleged drug boat, prompting him to call her "the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place." Trump's comments are the latest in a series of recent attacks he's directed at female journalists. At a White House roundtable, ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott asked Trump whether he would instruct Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to release video of a second Sept. 2 strike on the remains of a boat, noting that he said last week he would have "no problem" releasing the video. Trump denied making the statement and said the decision would be left to Hegseth. "I didn't say that. You said that, I didn't say that. This is ABC fake news," Trump told Scott. When Scott asked…...

3+ hour, 9+ min ago (894+ words) AUGUSTA " A prominent Democrat hoping to fight for one of the nation's most closely contested congressional seats is taking heat over a more than two decades-old antiabortion vote. State auditor Matt Dunlap said Monday that a vote he took in the Maine Legislature in favor of a bill restricting abortion access doesn't represent his stance on the issue today. He pledged to "always fight for reproductive freedom" as he campaigns for Congress. Dunlap, who's hoping to replace Democratic Rep. Jared Golden in the 2nd District, appeared at a campaign event geared toward women at the University of Maine at Augusta in which he also talked about access to childcare and the cost of living. He was asked by reporters about LD 798, a bill that came up in 2003 that would have required physicians to provide notice to women at least 24 hours before…...

3+ hour, 10+ min ago (255+ words) Shilpa Shetty, who is known for regularly practicing yoga, along with other forms of exercises to maintain that perfect physique, shared a video on social media performing the Utthan Pristhasana (Lizard Pose) and Anjaneyasana (Low Lunge Pose). According to Shilpa, the asanas help her keep her body moving and keep her mind quiet. Spelling out the numerous benefits of the two excercises, Shilpa wrote on her official Instagram handle, " Deeply stretches hips, hamstrings, hip flexors, quadriceps, groin and adductors. "Strengthens legs, glutes, core, shoulders and arms. "Opens the chest and shoulders, improving posture and spinal health. "Calms the mind, reduces stress and promotes relaxation. "Relieves lower back tension and sciatica discomfort. "Enhances focus, mental clarity, mindfulness and mind - body connection. Known to be one of the fittest actresses in B-town, Shilpa Shetty's feed is full of such inspiring videos of…...