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Rural women from Hooghly make rakhis

In the Hooghly district—particularly in areas such as Bhadreswar, Singur, and Haripal—Rakhi production has emerged as a thriving cottage industry, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern trends.

Privileges buffering: The digital divide for rural Indian women

In India, particularly in rural areas, women face multiple barriers that prevent them from fully harnessing the power of the internet. From socio-cultural and economic limitations to deeply entrenched gender biases, the digital divide is not merely about access but about the deep-rooted power relations and inequalities that persist in society.