Chhattisgarh: From ordinary woman to 'drone didi', Jagriti Sahu's story inspires others

IANS | November 30, 2025 7:50 PM

Raipur, Nov 30 (IANS) Jagriti Sahu, a resident of Matwari village in Durg district was an ordinary and unknown name until her mushroom cultivation became a roaring success and earned her the spotlight. Though, this came at the cost of abandoning her dreams of being a teacher, her transition from the ordinary resident to 'Drone Didi' has been impressive and has become a tale of inspiration for others.

Mangalam canteens empower over 1,700 women across Gujarat

IANS | November 28, 2025 5:20 PM

Ahmedabad, Nov 28 (IANS) Gujarat's rural development initiative is transforming livelihoods for women across the state, with more than 1,700 members of Sakhi Mandals now earning between Rs 10,000 and Rs 50,000 per month through the rapidly expanding Mangalam Canteen network, an official said on Friday.

SC issues notice on plea to frame guidelines over 'menstruation checks'

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre and the Haryana government on a petition highlighting the alleged humiliation of three female sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, who were reportedly forced to furnish photographic proof of menstruation to their supervisors.