Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 23, 2009
The following drugstores exist in locations throughout India and carry essential hygienic and feminine products:
Apollo Pharmacy
Branded pharmacy network with over 300 outlets; a division of Apollo Hospitals based in Chennai; provides a wide range of pharmacy, surgical, disposables, anti-cancer, life saving & general healthcare products etcPharmacies
2. Fortis HealthWorld Ltd
A pan-India world class retail network [...]
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 23, 2009
Planer Women Santokba Hospital
Website: www.planterwomen.in
Address: Opp. Vir Bhagat Singh Hall,
Gomtipur Fire Station Road,
Gomtipur, Ahmedabad-380021.
Gujarat (INDIA)
Phone: (H) 091-79-22941252 , 22941830
(R) 091-79-26304995
Planet Women Shushrusha Hospital
Website:www.planetwomen.in
Address: Opp. Sardar Patel Sewa Samaj Hall,
In lane Opp. Navrangpura Telephone Exchange,
Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009.
Gujarat (INDIA)
Phone: 091-79-26468693
Planet Women Centre
Shahjanand College Cross Road,
Nr. Nehrunagar Cross Road,
Ambawadi,Ahmedabad-15.
Website: www.planetwomen.in
Phone: (H) 091-79-26307007
(R) 091-79-26304995
(M) 098250 50020, 09327004995
E-mail: mehuldamani1@yahoo.co.in
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 8, 2009
Introduced in 1992, the women-only trains that run on Mumbai’s Western and Central Railway lines, will not run in Delhi, Kolkata, and Chennai during work hours. According to Indian railway minister Mamata Banerjee, women face much difficulty on trains, suffering pinches, grabbing, and leers.
“Only Ladies Trains for Working Women in India“: Asian News, July [...]
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 4, 2009
India is once again on the U.S. State Department’s Tier 2 Watch List because it has not met the minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking. According to the US Human Trafficking Report 2009, India is a source, destination, and transit country for men, women, and children trafficked for the purposes of [...]
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 4, 2009
Following the gang rape and murder of two young women by Indian security forces in Kashmir last month, the number of women taking up arms and learning self-defense has increased. Many women who responded with street riots and protests were since arrested. The perpetrators have not yet been found, but police officers and doctors, who [...]
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 4, 2009
The area around Delhi, India’s Priya Cinema in Vasant Vihar is an increasingly problematic spot for women. In poorly lit parking lots, drunken brawls break out and men harass unaccompanied women.
“Trouble Brews at Popular Hangout Zone“: Hindustan Times, June 20, 2009.
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 4, 2009
Though the Tourism Corporation of the Gujarat Limited alleges that Gujarat, India is safe for foreign travel, the Indian government warns foreign women to dress modestly and wear minimal jewelry. It also cautions foreigners against purchasing alcohol.
“Women and foreigner? Don’t dare bare legs in Gujarat!”: The Times of India, June 18, 2009.
Posted by: pinkpangea on: July 4, 2009
Women-only air-conditioned trains in India ensure safer and more comfortable travels between cities.
“Train Travel Just Got Better for Women, Youth”: Thaindian News, July 3, 2009.
