Setting the Standards in Asia’s Politics- Meira Kumar
Meira Kumar is an Indian politician and a five time Member of Parliament. She was elected unopposed as the first woman Speaker of Lok Sabha and served from 2009 to 2014. Born March 31, 1945, into a political family, she completed B.A. and M.A. degrees in English literature and an LL.B. from the University of Delhi. Her father, Jagjivan Ram, was prominent in the Indian independence movement and was a longtime crusader for social justice. He served in the union government as minister of defense from 1977 to 1979 and deputy prime minister briefly in 1979. Her mother, Indrani Devi, also was an advocate of independence and was a social worker. In 1973 Kumar entered the Indian Foreign Service, where she served for more than a decade. After postings to Madrid and London, she decided in 1985 to enter politics, encouraged by her father and by Rajiv Gandhi, then prime…
Living by the Strokes- Surviving Cadiovascular Diseases
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Mission ‘Break the Ultimate Glass Ceiling: Beyond the US Loss
Following recent announcements which declared Republican Party candidate Donald Trump as the president-elect of the United States of America, several thoughts have trailed women…
Fresh Rigatoni with Spicy Pork Ragu-The Yummy Taste of Pasta
Everyone loves pasta! Wriggles as I like to call them always have a way of getting to the hearts of fun-loving people. This attraction…
Are you trying to start a Business? Try This
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Creating Academic Footprints for Women in Philippines- Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman
Dr. Emerlinda R. Roman is a professor at the College of Business Administration at the University of the Philippines, Diliman. She made history not…
A Fine Blend of Business, Family and Faith- Mrs. Ibukun Awosika
Ibukun Awosika is the Chairperson, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Nigeria’s premier and most valuable banking brand. She is also the…
Turning Waste to Fortune- A story of Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola
Talking about waste it is no longer news that waste management is one of the biggest challenges faced with African countries as the notion…
The US about to make History as Africa Looks on- The Hillary Ticket
The Hillary Clinton ticket was received with excitement by the women folk across the globe. This turn-around in the United States has sparked up…
Winter and the Dread of Dry Scaly Skin
By: Eruke Ojuederie Harmattan season as it is called in Africa, or winter in other parts of the world, is a season many people…
The Burning Desire to serve Humanity: An Exclusive Interview with DR. JUSTINA MUTALE
Humanitarian and philanthropic activities have for many years assisted governments of the world to cater for the less privileged of society, and those in…
Puerto Rico Women’s Project Uplifts Domestic Violence Survivors
Women in Puerto Rico have recently launched ProyectoMatria, a store to showcase art, clothing, accessories and products for mother and child, all produced by…
