SINGAPORE - A lack of community support for older women and prevailing gender stereotypes at home were some of the pressing issues concerning Indian women, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Indranee Rajah on Saturday (April 17). Speaking on the sidelines of a dialogue session attended by 46 men and women from the Indian community, Ms Indranee said a network of support for women was vital to tackle issues at home, workplaces, schools and in the community. Ms Indranee, who is also Second Minister for Finance and National Development, said: "Many of the participants felt that they would be more comfortable talking to another woman if they have problems. "So women's support networks are something that should be looked at so women can go for help, to gain knowledge, to upskill and to connect with other like-minded women." She was joined by MP for Sembawang GRC Vikram Nair at the event held at Singapore Khalsa Association. The session was part of the Conversations on ... » Learn More about Community support networks vital to tackle Indian women’s issues at home, workplace: Indranee
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Britain bids Prince Philip farewell
Queen Elizabeth arrives for the funeral of Prince Philip at Windsor Castle on Saturday. (Pool Photo via Reuters) WINDSOR, England: Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday led Britain in one minute’s silence in memory of her late husband, Prince Philip, as she bade him a final farewell at a funeral restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service. The 94-year-old monarch, dressed in mourning black and a black face mask, sat inside St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle, as the coffin bearing the Duke of Edinburgh arrived on a bespoke Land Rover that he had designed himself. A military gun was fired to signal the start of the solemn tribute, which was observed in shops, railway stations and at sporting events across the country. The ceremony with just 30 mourners took place entirely behind the castle’s stately walls, with the public urged to stay away because of the pandemic. But small crowds still gathered in Windsor town centre, and on the ... » Learn More about Britain bids Prince Philip farewell