Khula Aasman-where sky is the limit
May 10, 2018Stree News
Art for social change is a relatively unexplored idea that has huge potential for nurturing mental health, well being and to release stress and pent-up feelings. Khula Aasman, a non-profit...
From a child labourer to rescuing the likes – Anuradha’s journey of inspiration
May 01, 2018Stree News
For Anuradha Bhosle, Vice President of Avani, an NGO in Kolhapur (Maharashtra), childhood was certainly not a pleasant memory. Eleventh of the 12 children, Anuradha had to work as domestic help in...
Helping women become self reliant and confident
Apr 29, 2018Stree News
By: Varda Sharma Sheela Ramprakash (29) was born in an underprivileged family. Her father, who worked as a construction worker, was diagnosed with last stage of Tuberculosis when Sheela was in ninth...
Prejudice in our genes- From caste to class
Apr 19, 2018Stree News
By: Dr. Monica Khanna Sometimes one wonders if we have really been able to overcome the caste bias that existed in India a few decades ago – or whether that bias has just shifted to class instead....
Donate your books to help the needy
Aug 12, 2017Stree News
By:- Dr. Jayakar Ellis Mrunal Jitendra Bajaj (17), a Commerce student of Saraswati Secondary High School, Thane is like any other child of her age group- chirpy, carefree and playful. However, what...
Puratos India trains underprivileged students to become professional bakers
Jul 28, 2017Stree News
By: Meena R Prashant There is a sparkle in Reshma Singh’s eyes as she receives her graduation degree in professional baking course. The 17-year-old- is amongst the nine girls and three boys who...
12 year old rape victim on her way to motherhood
Jul 09, 2017Stree News
While the girls of her age group play around in a carefree manner, this 12 year old rape victim from Thiruvanathapuram is preparing for motherhood. The case of rape was reported a few months ago....
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Expressive Art Therapy for releasing pent up feelings
Jul 06, 2017Stree News
By:- Dr. Jayakar Ellis Art for social change is a relatively unexplored idea that has huge potential for nurturing mental health, well being and to release stress and pent-up feelings. Khula Aasman,...
Transforming lives of Prisoners Kids through caring act
Jun 30, 2017Stree News
By:- Dr. Jayakar Ellis Children of prisoners are among the world’s most forgotten and destitute populations. Research conducted in more than 20 countries shows that they are poorer, more deprived...
Death sentence to two men who gang raped two ragpickers
May 13, 2017Stree News
The Thane sessions court on Thursday sentenced two men to death for gang-raping two women under the CBD Belapur, Navi Mumbai flyover along the Sion-Panvel Road in 2012 and murdering one of them....
