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Educated daughters vs strong daughters: The difference

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Indian government, Indian law, and pro-female organizations in that land talk about increasing education of girls and women. I get very amused at this ineffective and useless propoganda that does nothing great to help the girl child and women. This is because most women even if educated are unable to continue work, career or do entrepreneurship because their parents or in-laws or community will not allow them. So it means educate them for namesake and then make them stagnant to do caring and cooking jobs at home. In short, educate them and again throw them in the same gutter or furnace as before. Education gives them no financial independence, no autonomy, no freedom to decide for self or children. Then what is the role of education for them? Nothing. I pity the parents who think that educating a daughter makes them finish their duty towards her. They continue to rear her as a cow or sheep. The net result is an educated women with no respect or autonomy and no space of her own. This ca...
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Kiwi fruit: Know its origin, nutritive value, recipes, and goodness for babies and pregnant mothers!

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Kiwi fruit is a nutritious fruit that is increasingly making its appearance on the shelves of supermarkets and also fruit shops worldwide. But this was not so a few years back. Though slightly costlier than its contemporary fruits, it nonetheless has its own great flavor and taste. But do you know where the fruit originated from?  The origin of Kiwi fruit The word Kiwi makes one feel that the origin of this sweet-tangy fruit was in New Zealand. But this is not true. Though it is produced now in large exportable quantities in New Zealand, it is not a fruit native to that island nation. Yes, kiwi fruit was first grown in the Far East in what is modern-day China. In China, it is called Yang Tao. A principal of a school in New Zealand, Isabel Frazer happened to carry back some seeds of this Yang Tao fruit to New Zealand after she returned from her China travel. This is how it reached the shores of New Zealand.  Kiwi fruit and kiwi bird (Source: Pinterest)  Soon it began to gr...
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Cranberry juice and its health benefits during pregnancy! Is it safe?

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 Cranberry juice is nutritious and has a number of other health benefits. It is loaded with vitamins and minerals. But is it safe to drink it during pregnancy?  Cranberry Juice its health benefits Cranberries and its juice form are rich in vitamins and minerals. They have vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K1, Manganese, and copper. It is a good source of water and also beneficial in urinary tract infections. It prevents the bacteria from sticking to the walls of the ureter and urinary bladder. Hence, harmful pathogens are unable to grow and get flushed out.  Cranberry juice [Source: Medical News Today] The red berries are also rich in antioxidants called Polyphenols. These are also present in the juices of cranberry. They act on the nervous system and brain. They boost brain activity and are also good for the heart.  Though whole cranberries are rich in fiber, the juice of it does not contain fiber. Thus to overcome constipation issues, whole cranberries should be consum...
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