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Women are at their happiest stage after they are widowed, reveals survey

The study, a survey carried out by NHS, also revealed that women are more likely to report serious health issues in their lifetime than men.

Dec 15, 2017, 17:53 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh: Rs 2 lakhs for every widow's remarriage

State chief minister announced that October 12 will be celebrated as `Ladli Siksha Parv`

Oct 09, 2017, 06:47 AM IST

Vrindavan widows find solace in blue-jacket volunteers

Abandoned by her family, an elderly and wrinkled woman lies crumpled on a hospital bed here, maggots falling off one of her decaying hands.

Sep 22, 2017, 11:15 AM IST

Widows to be called 'Kalyanis' in all official documents in Madhya Pradesh: CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that widows in the state will be referred to as "Kalyanis" in all official documents, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said.

Mar 09, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

Vrindavan, Varanasi widows to tie rakhi to PM Narendra Modi – Know what they wish to ask from their 'brother'

On the auspicious day of Raksha Bandhan, the widows of Vrindavan, will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital to tie rakhis.

Aug 18, 2016, 09:28 AM IST

Vrindavan widows tie Rakhis on holy men, to meet PM Narendra Modi

It's a Rakshabandhan with a difference. About 50 high caste pandits on Wednesday extended their hands of brotherhood to the marginalised and castaway widows of Vrindavan who tied the Rakhi (sacred thread) on their wrists.

Aug 17, 2016, 21:25 PM IST

International Women's Day: Free helicopter ride to widows in Mumbai

Shivshakti Women's Association has been organising events in a unique way to mark the International Women's Day for past 18 years.

Mar 08, 2016, 10:18 AM IST

''Centre to act for Vrindavan, Varanasi widows soon''

The union government would soon be initiating steps to improve living conditions of widows in Varanasi and Vrindavan, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra said on Saturday.

Jan 23, 2016, 20:35 PM IST