With well over a century of history and change, the first International Women's Day (IWD) was held in March 1911. IWD isn't country, group or organization specific. It's a day of collective global activism and celebration that belongs to all those committed to forging women's equality.
World-renowned feminist, journalist and activist, Gloria Steinem, reportedly once explained:
"The story of women's struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who care about human rights."
On an organizational or group basis, there are many ways to ensure the needs, interests and aspirations of women and girls are valued and included. Organizations and groups can #InspireInclusion through action in areas such as:
International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.
IWD has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific.
Malayalam actor Sreejith was arrested on Thursday in a sexual abuse case involving minors, making it his second arrest in such a case. The actor, who was previously arrested upon complaints from a group of children, has now been accused of flashing minors. Also Read Vijay Babu arrested in sexual assault case
Sreejith was arrested in Thrissur, Kerala under the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act, 2012. As per reports, he was held by the police over an incident where he flashed his private parts at two minor girls. The girls, aged 9 and 14, complained to the police that the actor flashed them at SN Park in Thrissur on Monday. CCTV footage also confirmed that the man was Sreejith.
This comes after Sreejith was arrested by the Ottappalam police in a similar case in 2016. He was accused of flashing his private parts at a group of school-going girls, and also of taking photographs of them. He was charged under the POCSO Act after a complaint was filed against him by the school principal, based on statements from 15 students. The police arrested him after the students identified the actor based on his photographs.
Sreejith is the son of actor TG Ravi. The 46-year-old is also a mechanical engineer by profession, and holds a degree in management. He entered the Malayalam film industry in 2005, making his debut with Hariharan-directorial Mayookham.
Sreejith is known for playing character roles and has also portrayed police officers in several of his movies. He has worked in over 60 films, so far. Despite being booked in the POCSO case in 2016, he went on to act in several films such as Godha, Queen, Ramleela, and Asuravadham, among others. The actor was recently seen in the Malayalam family drama Jo and Jo, which released in theatres on May 13, and is now available on Amazon Prime Video.
Muslims in these regions also adhere to this system but with their first names following the Islamic tradition. For most Malayalis, the standard format is forename - father's name - father's father's name, house name, village name - surname or caste title. Another common practice in South India is incorporating birthplace names into personal names to signify a person's association with that specific location (1). In the past, specifically until the 20th century, Malayali Christians, also known as Nasranis, followed a naming convention primarily consisting of Christian names. They typically adopted a format that combined the family name, the father's name, and the baptismal name in their given names. In recent times, modern Malayalam baby girl names have emerged, blending traditional elements with contemporary trends resulting in parents choosing names that are easy to pronounce yet retaining a touch of Kerala's cultural identity. The names given to baby girls in Malayalam-speaking families carry deep meanings and sentimental values. Parents carefully select names that bestow blessings, good fortune, and unique characteristics on their daughters, ensuring that the names not only define their identity but also strengthen their bond with their culture. Whether parents prefer traditional or modern names, Malayalam girl names offer a treasure trove of options, each carrying a distinct essence of Kerala's rich legacy and linguistic traditions.
Malayalam girl names reflect Kerala's rich cultural heritage and diversity, a beautiful southern Indian state. These names often have intense meanings rooted in mythology or virtues. The language's phonetic beauty adds charm to these names, making them cherished and treasured. Get set to explore some of the most enchanting ones in this infographic.
Gina (well-born), Isha (supreme ruler or one who protects), Adhya (first power or Lord Ganesha), and Avnika (powerful and complete) are some strong and empowering Malayalam baby girl names that parents may consider for their child.
Mega (raining or clouds), Swati (precious drop or first drop of rain), and Niji (rainbow) are some baby girl names that perfectly resonate with the essence of the monsoon season. Similarly, Hima, which means 'ice' or 'snow,' and Himani, which also means 'snow,' are some baby names that evoke the feeling of winter.
Do you have a name in mind and want to know more about it? Or want to find names belonging to a particular origin, religion, or having a specific meaning? Use our search tool below to explore more baby names with different combinations.
Veere Di Wedding earned a whopping amount of Rs 10.70 crore at the box office on Friday and has even secured the third spot in the list of biggest openrs of 2018. While Veere Di Wedding presents a lovable joy fest and is loved by people, Onmanorama takes a look at 5 female buddy films from Mollywood.
The movie starring Rima Kallingal and Manju Warrier has a narrative that unfolds the adventures of its two protagonists - Rani and Padmini. Two different souls meeting, becoming closer and journey together is a delight to watch which makes it top on our list.
College is probably the best place for friendships and for the blossoming of many love stories. Two opposite characters enjoying their college life is best portrayed in this movie led by Manju Warrier and Divya Unni. The song 'Othiri othiri othiri swapnangal' reflects the essence of what's shown in the movie.
P. Padmarajan's Deshadanakili Karayarilla, made in 1986 could be pondered and interpreted in any ways. While some critics tag it as a lesbian movie, we would like to highlight the bond that Sally and Nimmy had. The best friends forever who shared about everything undersky. The two teenage girls who run away from school and their little happiness make ithe movie a good female-buddy film.
Although the film portrays a mother-daughter relationship, we consider it as a buddy film with regard to the friendship and bonding between them. The comedy sequences that the duo displays is a real treat to watch.
Josephine (Jyothika) and her best friend Radhika (Sharbani Mukherjee) and their friends are pranksters in a ladies' college. And like in a real womens' only college, the film shows how the leading ladies in the film sing songs, break rules and wreak havoc.
Bonus: The Bollywood movie Queen is being remade into Malayalam with actress Manjima in the lead. And we just couldn't leave adding this in our list for Kangana Ranaut and Lisa Haydon's sequences celebrated a toast to friendship.
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