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  NGOs, or non-governmental organizations, play a crucial role in addressing the social, economic, and political challenges facing India. They work towards promoting development and improving the lives of underprivileged communities. India has a long history of active NGOs that date back to the colonial era. Over the years, their numbers have grown exponentially, with an estimated 3.3 million NGOs operating in the country as of 2021. These organizations operate in a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, environment, and human rights. In this blog, we will take a closer look at the significance of NGOs in India and the impact they have on different sectors. Role in Empowering the Underprivileged One of the key areas where NGOs in India make a significant impact is in empowering the underprivileged sections of society. These organizations work towards providing education, healthcare, livelihood, and other basic necessities to people who are struggling to make ends meet...

  It is easy to get lost in the overwhelming negativity that has engulfed us. Every day we come across some horrific news on social media, from heinous crimes to depressing turn of events. It seems like a day doesn’t go by without some horrific stuff happening in some corner of the world In such a pessimistic environment, it is easy to lose hope in the world’s moral consciousness. However, there are still a lot of positive things happening, that often get swept under the rug. For once, let’s escape the negativity and celebrate the positive stuff that has happened around the world. So, here are some of the positive news from around our country. Sukla Debnath aims to end trafficking through beautician courses Having been alarmed by numerous women being trafficked in her area, Sukla Debath decided to use her qualifications to empower and save children and girls from the Adivasi community around the areas of Hasimara, West Bengal. Traffickers used to entice these women with job opportu...

  Every 4th of February, the world unites in supporting cancer victims by observing World Cancer Day. Established in the year 2000, at the World Cancer Summit Against Cancer for the New Millennium in Paris, the objective of this day is to reduce cancer cases and deaths caused by cancer. The day also attempts to reduce misinformation, raise awareness and eliminate stigma. Recently, cities have also started lighting up important landscapes in orange and blue to show solidarity. In 2016, #NoHairSelfie campaign was launched, where people were invited to share their No Hair Selfie, a digitally altered selfie to make the participants look bald, on their website and app. Thousands of people uploaded their selfies, and the money generated was donated to cancer research. World Cancer Day is normally associated with a theme, the theme for 2019-2021 was ‘I am and I will’, which attempted to reduce fatalistic attitudes and beliefs toward cancer, and wanted to showcase how our personal actions ...

  Starting a family can be exciting, but it's not unusual for the process to be more difficult or expensive than you had anticipated.  10% of women  who are childbearing age are thought to have an infertility diagnosis. It's crucial to be informed about what lies ahead and what you can do to assist if you or someone you love has received this devastating news.    After consulting your doctor and a bit of research, you will find the treatment options best suited for infertility. There are three types of treatment for infertility.    1. Fertility medications   There are five medications that are frequently used to treat  female infertility,  and they frequently represent the initial step on the road to conception. These are not suitable for everyone, though, as there may be issues with  fertility drugs  depending on the patient's age and general health.   2. Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) This approach is frequently us...

  Despite having no health benefits, Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) continues to persist in countries all around the world. It includes partial or total cutting of external female genitalia. It is mainly carried out in young girls between infancy and fifteen.   It is said that over  200 million girls  alive today have undergone Female Genital Mutilation. Female Genital Mutilation can have long-term consequences like bleeding and problems while urinating, cysts, infections, complications in childbirth and even an increased risk of newborn and maternal death. It can also lead to trauma, mental health issues and sexual dysfunction. It is also said that practice has no medical benefits whatsoever.    Currently, India has no law regarding Female Genital Mutilation, thanks to the opposition of conservative religious groups like Dawoodi Bohra Women for Religious Freedom (DBWRF). However, strong and inspiring activists like Aarefa Johari and Zehra Patwa have been ...

  11th February is recognized all over the world as the ‘International Day of Women and Girls in Science.’ Announced on 22nd December 2015 at the United Nations General Assembly, this day aims to promote and encourage women to take up science. It is extremely important to inculcate girls in science, as a diverse pool of scientists brings in fresh perspectives, talent and creativity. Even though the statistics show that girls and boys are on an equal playing field when it comes to science, harmful gender stereotypes prevent women from pursuing science. Women only make up  35% of students  in STEM-related fields.   While the name Marie Curie is synonymous with ‘girls in science’. There are many other women hiding, who are waiting to be discovered by the masses. So, here are a few female scientists who deserve to be cherished on this day:   1. Dr Aditi Pant       Rising to fame as ‘the first Indian woman to step foot in Antarctica’, an honour she sha...