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Afghan girls must reopen schools on their own: Afghan women rights activis
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 19 (ANI): Member of Afghanistan's former government's peace negotiating delegation and women rights activist, Fawzia Koofi on Sunday said that Afghan girls should reopen their schools on their own.
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Young girls worshipped in Nepal during traditional 'Kumari Puja' celebrati
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], September 19 (ANI): Decked up in red-coloured finery, several girls under the age of seven lined up to be worshipped turn by turn at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu for the 'Kumari Puja', a tradition that worships pre-pubescent girls as manifestations of godde
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Kerala: Two teachers spearhead noble cause, build 150 houses for homeless
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kochi (Kerala) [India], September 19 (ANI): Six years ago, Sister Lissy Chakkalakkal, who is the Principal of 'Our Ladies Convent Girls School' in Thoppumpady at Kochi realised that one of her Class 8 students was homeless. The student had lost her father who was a mason and the family had n
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Afghanistan: UNSC resolution calls for 'equal and meaningful participation
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 18 (ANI): The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution renewing the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Friday, specifying the importance of "equal and meaningful participation" of women in public life.
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Afghan girls must not be excluded from schools: UNICEF
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], September 18 (ANI): The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has welcomed the reopening of schools in Afghanistan from Saturday, but stressed that girls must not be kept away from the classroom.
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Afghanistan: Taliban resume boys-only schools, makes no mention of girls
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 18 (ANI): The Ministry of Education of Afghanistan, led by the Taliban has directed all secondary schools to resume from Saturday, however, the directive only mentions the male students, making no reference to a return date for girls.
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ISL club Bengaluru FC to enter into women's football with trials on Septem
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 17 (ANI): Indian Super League club Bengaluru FC, on Friday, announced their plans to start under-11, under-13, and under-15 girls teams this season, marking their entry into women's football. The selection trials for the same are scheduled to be held
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India to compete in Asia Rugby U18 Girls Rugby Sevens Championship 2021
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], September 14 (ANI): Rugby India on Tuesday announced that the Indian Junior Girls Rugby squad will participate in the Asia Rugby U18 Girls Rugby Sevens Championship 2021 which will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on September 18 and 19.
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We all love playing against Australia, level of competitiveness rubs off o
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Brisbane [Australia], September 14 (ANI): India opening batter Smriti Mandhana has said that her side loves playing against Australia as the ultra competitiveness of the Southern Stars rubs off on the Girls in Blue.
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Dennerby lavishes praise on Jharkhand Government as Indian women 'prepare
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI) Indian women's team head coach Thomas Dennerby on Saturday said the girls are working very hard for the successful campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 beginning next year from January 20 to February 6.
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PM Modi inaugurates Sardardham Bhavan in Gujarat's Ahmedabad
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Sardardham Bhavan in Gujarat's Ahmedabad and performed 'bhoomi pujan' of Sardardham Phase-II Kanya Chhatralaya (girls' hostel) on Saturday through video conferencing.
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Kerala: Girl cadets, parents express happiness over admission to Sainik Sc
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], September 11 (ANI): After Sainik School, Kazhakootam in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram opened its doors for girls, parents and students alike expressed happiness over the new development.
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