Nepal worships pre-pubescent girls as re-incarnation of God in "Kumari Pooja"

Sep 08, 2022

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 8 : Donned in regalia-alike living goddess Kumari, a total of 501 Nepali Hindu girls below the age of 12 years...

Young girls worshipped in Nepal during traditional 'Kumari Puja' celebrations

Sep 19, 2021

Kathmandu [Nepal], September 19 : Decked up in red-coloured finery, several girls under the age of seven lined up to be worshipped turn by...

India's campaign comes to an end at Badminton Asia Junior Championships

Jul 15, 2023

Taneesha and Karnika displayed a tough fight against Chen Fan Shu Tian and Jiang Pei Xi duo from China in the girls' doubles pre-quarter-final...

Trend of pre-wedding photo shoot is dangerous for girls' future: Chairperson of Chhattisgarh State Commission for Women

May 13, 2023

In reference to a case kept for hearing in the commission, the chairperson said, "Pre-wedding shoots are dangerous for the future of girls and...

Maha govt to start institute in Nashik for training girls for NDA enrolment

Jan 11, 2023

The Maharashtra government has decided to start a training centre for girls in Nashik on the lines of a pre-military training institute for boys...

Odisha govt enhances pre-matric scholarship for ST, SC boarders

Jun 06, 2022

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], June 7 : The Odisha government has enhanced the pre-matric scholarship for ST and SC boarders from Rs 750 to Rs...