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Becoming, Not Arriving: Jevan Bhatti on Fitness, Identity & Independence

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By Team SheLit   In a digital world obsessed with perfection, Jevan Bhatti is choosing something different, growth.   A data science student at Simon Fraser University, working in hospital staffing and operations, and building a fitness-driven online presence, Jevan represents a new generation of women who are balancing ambition, resilience, and authenticity.   But […]

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POCSO Act explained – child protection law in India for parents and teens

POCSO Act Explained: Protection for Children Against Sexual Offences

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Useful for teens and parents    When we talk about child safety in India, one law stands out as a strong shield for children: The POCSO Act.   The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 was made to protect children from sexual abuse, harassment, and exploitation. Many people have heard the name

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Begum Rokeya, Bengali writer and women’s education reformer

Begum Rokeya: The Bengali Writer Who Made Education a Women’s Right

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In the early 20th century, when women’s education was considered unnecessary and even “dangerous,” one Bengali woman stood up against the system with nothing but courage, intellect, and her pen. Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain (1880–1932) was a writer, educator, and social reformer who became one of the strongest voices for women’s rights in South Asia.

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Breaking Myths About Periods in India: It’s Time to Normalize Menstruation

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Periods are natural. They are biological. They are normal. And yet, in India, menstruation is still treated like a “secret,” a “shame,” or worse, something impure.     For centuries, women and girls have been forced to suffer silently because of myths, restrictions, and misinformation. From being told not to enter temples to being discouraged

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Delhi launches five-minute screening vans for early breast and cervical cancer detection among women

Delhi Launches “Five-Minute Screening” Vans for Early Breast & Cervical Cancer detection in Women

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In a major step towards improving women’s healthcare access, Delhi has launched a new mobile health initiative aimed at early detection of breast cancer and cervical cancer, two of the most common and dangerous cancers affecting women in India.   The initiative, popularly being called “Five-Minute Screening”, brings cancer screening services directly to communities through

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Union Budget 2026 highlights women empowerment in India through education, SHE Marts, hostels, and entrepreneurship – SheLit

Union Budget 2026–27: What It Means for Women in India

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The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has placed women’s empowerment, safety, education, and entrepreneurship at the heart of several key policy initiatives. For Indian women, especially from rural and economically weaker sections this budget is more than numbers; it signals a strategic push toward financial independence, ease of education, and stronger

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How Women Can Prepare for UPSC While Managing Family Pressure

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Preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is challenging for anyone but for women, the journey often comes with an additional, invisible burden: family pressure.     Pressure to marry. Pressure to “choose something safer.” Pressure to prioritise household responsibilities over personal ambition.   Yet, every year, women break these barriers and prove that

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When Women Lead from the Front: All-Women Commando Unit Shines at the Republic Day Parade

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This Republic Day, India witnessed a moment that went far beyond ceremonial pride. An all-women commando unit of the Varanasi Police led the Republic Day parade, sending a powerful message to the nation: women are not just protected,they are protectors.     Dressed in combat gear, moving in flawless sync, and exuding quiet confidence, the

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