Women – The Vidarbha Gazette

17

Sep

Literature, Women

Vidarbha Gazette

The Aftermath of Sexual Violence – Two Books and a Film

The Aftermath of Sexual Violence – Two Books and a Film It is a coincidence that the two books I read recently and a film I watched on the OTT Prime Amazon all revolve around the common theme of sexual violence. The three are set in different societies, Mexico, India and the US, but all
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15

Jul

Culture, Politics, Women

Vidarbha Gazette

‘My Pursuit for No Caste, No Religion’

‘MY PURSUIT FOR NO CASTE, NO RELIGION’ Being born to a Baniya Hindu family, It was both a privilege as well as a disability for me. From the cradle itself, this society has taught me about the superiority of my Caste as well as my Religion, which was forced upon me owing to my birth
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24

Mar

Culture, Literature, Politics, Society, Women

Vidarbha Gazette

Dr. Narendra Dabholkar’s Spirit Thrives in Nashik

Dr. Narendra Dabholkar’s Spirit Thrives in Nashik Dr. Narendra Dabholkar was murdered on August 20, 2013 but the social organisations and activists of Nashik have kept his spirit alive to this day. On the 20th of every month more than forty such organisations come together through a programme called Dr. Narendra Dabholkar Vivek Vyakhanmala. It is
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15

Feb

Society, Women

Vidarbha Gazette

The Vocabulary of Protest

The Vocabulary of Protest The vocabulary of people during a protest is very different from their ordinary speech. The anger and indignation are spontaneously expressed in powerful language and the arguments come out with immense force. I have seen this happen several times during the protests organised by Shramik Elgar. Let me share three
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25

Jan

Politics, Society, Women

Vidarbha Gazette

Shramik Elgar Kolam Adivasi Women’s Delegation Meets Chandrapur Collector

Shramik Elgar Kolam Adivasi Women’s Delegation Meets Chandrapur Collector On 24 January a delegation of Kolam women led by Adv. Paromita Goswami, Founder-President of Shramik Elgar and Vimalbai Kodape met the District Collector Chandrapur Shri. Vinay Gauda to discuss the various problems being faced by Adiviasi women in Jivti block. Problems in Foodgrain distribution: The
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1

Jan

Economy, Society, Women

Vidarbha Gazette

Social Security Schemes Starved of Central Funds Since March 2022

Social Security Schemes Starved of Central Funds since March 2022 The central government has not released its share under various Centrally Sponsored Social Security Schemes since March 2023. These schemes include the Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme, the Indira Gandhi National Widow Pension Scheme and the Indira Gandhi National Handicapped Pension Scheme.
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5

Dec

Women

Vidarbha Gazette

Irregular Ration Supply to Kolam Tribals in Jivti

Irregular Ration Supply to Kolam Tribals Kolam tribals of Jivti taluka are not being provided foodgrains through the PDS on a regular basis. The Kolam Adivasis are included in Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group and they should be extended special protection by the administration. Given the fact that the Adivasis suffer from malnutrition their food security
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15

Nov

Culture, Women

Vidarbha Gazette

श्रमिक एल्गारच्या आदिवासी महिला नेतृत्व

श्रमिक एल्गारच्या आदिवासी महिला नेतृत्व श्रमिक एल्गार, पूर्व विदर्भात सतत दोन दशकापासून, गरीबांच्या, आदिवासींच्या हक्कासाठी आणि त्यांचे संवैधानिक हक्क मिळवून देण्यांसाठी कार्यरत संघटना म्हणून ओळख आहे. श्रमिक एल्गारच्या बांधणीत आणि लढ्यात महिलांचे योगदान, त्यातही आदिवासीं महिलांचे योगदान उल्लेखनीय आहे. ज्या आदिवासी महिलांनी नेतृत्व करीत श्रमिक एल्गारचा लढा पुढे नेला, अशा काही महिलांचा आज आपण परिचय
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23

Oct

Women

Vidarbha Gazette

Parmila Singh, the Benarasi Banglewali in Charminar

Parmila Singh, the Benarasi Banglewali in Charminar We were recently at Hyderabad’s iconic Charminar, thrilled to be at the timeless market which caters to everything a woman’s heart desires – from sequined sarees to strings of pearls to embroidered purses to glittering toe-rings and colourful dupattas and of course the beautiful Hyderabadi bangles. A
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26

Aug

Literature, Society, Women

Vidarbha Gazette

Tomorrow’s India Should Not Be Like Today’s Afghanistan

TOMORROW’S INDIA SHOULD NOT BE LIKE TODAY’S AFGHANISTAN Bilkis Bano, a 21 yr. old woman who was carrying 5 months of pregnancy with a 3 yr old child, was brutally gangraped during 2002 Gujarat riots when Mr. Narendra Modi was the then Chief Minister of Gujarat. Today Mr. Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India,
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