Every year on April 11, National Safe Motherhood Day is observed in India to spread awareness about the importance of good maternal health. With the country having the world's largest population, it is essential to address the lack of access to quality healthcare for pregnant women. This day is dedicated to Kasturba Gandhi, who worked tirelessly for the welfare of women and children. On this day, the focus is on creating a world where every mother has access to the care and love they deserve.
On April 11th, India will observe National Safe Motherhood Day as a tribute to the strength and sacrifice of women on their journey through motherhood. With the theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," the day is a reminder of the importance of accessible and quality maternal healthcare, particularly in rural areas. This global initiative, established in 2003 by the White Ribbon Alliance India, also honours the legacy of Kasturba Gandhi, an advocate for women and children's welfare. Let us join hands to end preventable maternal and infant deaths and celebrate the gift of motherhood.
Alia Bhatt discusses her experiences with motherhood and the changes it has brought to her life in an interview with Jay Shetty. She talks about the joy and protectiveness she feels towards her daughter, and how her days are now filled with Raha's presence. Bhatt also discusses being more present and childlike when spending time with her daughter, and her recent decision to remove pictures of Raha from her social media.
On International Women's Day, Divya Mittal, an IAS officer who studied at IIT and IIM, shared her reflections on balancing her career and being a mother. Despite her impressive achievements, she admitted that nothing could've prepared her for the challenges of raising two young daughters. She urged parents to teach their daughters that their voices matter and to forgive themselves for the constant guilt that comes with motherhood. The advice struck a chord with many, making her post go viral.
Michael D'Souza, a non-resident entrepreneur, spoke about the need to preserve and enrich the Konkani language at the finals of the Konkani poetry presentation competition. The event, organized in collaboration with the World Konkani Centre, saw the participation of 31 children, 9 youths, and 8 senior citizens, showcasing the enthusiasm and dedication towards Konkani literature. With the support of Konkani enthusiasts, the event has completed 13 successful editions, with the contributions of over 2,000 participants and 3,200 poems, highlighting the vibrant and thriving Konkani literary scene.
Avantika Dassani, daughter of veteran actor Bhagyashree, is ready to make her Bollywood debut with "U Shaple Ki Gully" after starring in web series "Mithya". In an interview, she reflects on the advantages and disadvantages of being a star kid and shares her mother's initial discouragement towards her and her brother's decision to enter the industry. Despite this, her mother's ultimate advice was to be satisfied and proud of themselves no matter what happens.
On February 17, it was confirmed that Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny had died at a remote Arctic penal colony and his spokesperson claimed he was "murdered." However, it is unclear where his body is as an official note stated he died on February 16 but his body was not at the morgue when his lawyer and mother visited. The lawyer was told that his body was not there, leading to demands from his team for his body to be handed over to his family.