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Movements of the past-Voice of Future, by a woman for the society!

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    Every step walked for justice, every voice raised against injustice will enhance the society with love and peace. ‘Injustice’ is not a new term for a woman whether its sati practices in past or the ongoing illegal activities in present.   But the best part is that for any injustice on the field there has been always a voice standing against it, eye to eye, head to head challenging the injustice for a beautiful change! This voice became the voice of future and an inspiration for all. Some of these strong and bold voices are here to shake you up with their vibrations….   #Suffrage Movement: This movement specifically refers to the 72 year-long battle for women’s right to vote in United States.  “Social peace and the welfare of the human race depended upon woman’s staying home, having children and keeping out of politics”, words of some of the anti-suffragists.  Women were allowed to work in factory just like men – Economical contribution, Women had a strong eye on liquor factories, f

Pramod Bhagat: A tale from Polio to Paralympics

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  This is an incredible story of grit and glory, struggle and determination, where a polio-affected kid turns the misfortunes into his strengths and trains himself to become one of the finest para-shuttler. Pramod Bhagat is a three-time world champion, has ranked number one in para-badminton men’s singles in the SL3 category. He is also one of the rare shuttlers who can play equally well in both the singles as well as the doubles format. “Nothing worth having comes easy” Pramod was born on 4th June 1988 in Hajipur, Bihar. He is one of the six brothers and sisters. His father worked as a worker in a rice mill. Pramod was struck by polio at the age of five. Doctors told his father that they can either drive the effect of polio towards his hands or the legs. His father was given a tough choice to choose if the doctors should work to save his son’s hands or legs. His father choose his hands, but polio eventually affected his left leg. Image Source: GETTY IMAGES At the age of 13, he went to