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Mrs. Uma Sav: Inspirational Indian Village Manager
The 73rd amendment to the Indian Constitution mandated 33 per cent reservations for women in local governments including PRIs (Panchayati Raj Institutions) in 1992. This led to a dramatic upward spiral in the participation of women at the local leve
Illiterate Muslim Woman Turns A River’s Fury Into Opportunity
In Sirwar, Saharsa district, people who lived in mud huts clambered on top of their cots and held on to life. They remained like this for at least a week until someone came in a boat to rescue them.
Nepal: Meet Nepal’s Little Women
'We thought the government would wake up to the fact that there are hundreds of little people like Khagendra in Nepal and that it is the responsibility of the State to provide for them.'
Cooking Up A South Asian Success Story
Her cooking partner, neighbour and friend, Balasubramanian, 41, adds, 'Our biggest differentiator is that we 'show' a step-by-step recipe with exact measurements.
A Hidden Burden
Karie studies in an expensive college. Her family can afford the education because both her parents work abroad. After she takes care of school work during the week, she rewards herself by partying hard on weekends.
