The Indian government has cleared a proposal to raise the minimum age of marriage for women from 18 to 21, according to media reports, as women’s rights activists fear the move could lead to a “real disaster”. The decision to raise the age was made during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the reports said. Currently, […]
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By Yangkey Sherpa Family occupies a pivotal space in an individual’s life. It is a central point of social and individual identity – of status, culture, religion, and moral values. For most, family and the family home is a firm ground of safety, comfort, and familiarity. But this ground is not as firm for women
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