Widows

The elderly should be viewed as contributors to the process of development, and their ability to affect social betterment must be taken into account during policy and programme formulation at all levels.

She was not allowed to participate in several rituals at his brother's wedding, simply because she was a widow. Not wanting the same to happen to any other widow in India, Amit founded an organisation called Mitti Ke Rang.

To commemorate the sacrifices of these brave soldiers and improve the living conditions of their families, ICICI Bank has committed a financial assistance of Rs.10 crore to the Indian Armed Forces.

Women of self-help groups in the Gir region of Gujarat are going beyond microfinance to fight social taboos about widows to helping them lead a better life. Palak Gosai takes a closer look.

A widow’s presence at a wedding is considered a taboo at many places in India. A Gujarat-based businessman decided to crush the superstition by taking this laudable step.

Here are inspiring stories of four women who didn't have the means but still fought against all the obsolete traditions that they were expected to follow after the death of their husband. From fighting AIDS to helping other women become independent, these widows represent the true strength of a woman.