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Buses In India Get Panic Buttons To Curb Violence Against Women
A new law in India has ordered that buses be equipped with panic buttons for women. The change is all part of the aftermath of the 2012 gang rape in New Delhi. 23-year-old Jyoti Singh was gang-raped in the back of a bus in December 2012. Her death brought on an uproar of protest across India and around the world. Indian parliament responded by
#TryBeatingMeLightly: Pakistani Women React To 'Gentle Beating' Bill
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) recently advised the Pakistani government and husbands that it's completely okay to give their wives a "gentle beating." To nobody's surprise, the CII's bill has sparked outrage, but Chairman
Top Health Trends in South Asia and Abroad That You May Want To Try!
Looking to give your weight loss routine a boost? Well there are some pretty interesting trends happening in South Asia and beyond. Are you brave enough to try some of these out? You blow out the candle on your birthday cake. Then you look down at all that icing and think, “Should I? Should I? But my waist! But I want to stuff my face!” S
Dive Into This Healthy Teriyaki Salmon Recipe!
It's time to give salmon another try with this fantastic recipe that brings the taste of the Far East to your table! Salmon is one of my all-time favourite go-to proteins for any day of the week. It can be enjoyed with many different sides like quinoa, a spring salad, rice or vegetables. Rich in omega-3s and protein, salmon fillets are a healthy option for quick and flavourful, weeknight meals. I have share
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Punjabi Stars Slug It Out With Box Cricket League Punjab 2016
Box Cricket League Punjab kicks off today, and the unisex sports reality show will feature over 70 familiar Punjabi faces. Cities Jalandhar, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Patialvi and Amritstar will be represented over the next ...
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Raj Girn's Newsletter Welcome Note - May 20th, 2016
Hi Friends, Welcome to another exciting edition of your favourite pop culture and lifestyle moments from a week in review! As always, we curate, create, and comment on all of the latest happenings and deliver them right to your inbox once a week ...
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Heated Identity Debate: Will It Be 'India' Or 'South Asia'?
California students may soon be referring to India as simply "South Asia" as a debate to change South Asian history in textbooks sparks controversy. "Columbus didn't come to the Americas looking for South Asia. Columbus came looking for India. To deny th ...
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South Asian Nations Join Forces Against Human Trafficking
Every year, thousands of children go missing in South Asia, the second-largest and fastest-growing region in the world for human trafficking after East Asia, as per the UN Office for Drugs & Crime. Many children are sold into bonded labour as domestic servants or forced ...
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Look No Further! The Perfect Pesto Recipe Is Right Here!
Make the perfect pesto with this recipe! One of my all time favourite cuisines (besides Indian, of course) is Italian food. The simplicity of its dishes coupled with the insane amount of flavours makes Italian cuisine truly a comfort food for me. We all know that Ital ...