Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court has ruled that a woman married under the ‘Nata Vivah’ system — a form of contractual marriage traditionally prevalent among some communities in the state — is legally entitled to receive family pension after the death of her husband, reports Ashish Mehta.Allowing a writ petition filed by Ram Pyari Suman…

Bhilwara: In a blend of devotion and craftsmanship, gold artisan Dhanraj Soni, son of Debilal Soni and a resident of Asind in Bhilwara district, has created a special Aadhaar Card made of silver for Sanwaliya Seth of Mewar.Made of pure silver, the card features intricate engraving designed to resemble a real Aadhaar, and carries an…

Jaisalmer: Taking cognisance of widespread public outrage, the police have begun an investigation into an online dating app running ads on social media and offering girls “ready for dating” at the world-famous tourist destination for just Rs 3.Police said the ads show indecent acts by men and women wearing local attire and feature backgrounds resembling…

Jaipur: The Directorate of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Monday launched a month-long campaign titled Prerna 2.0 as part of attempts to strengthen maternal and child nutrition and health across the state. Officials said Prerna is short for Pregnancy Registration and Early Childhood Education and Nutrition Awareness.ICDS director Vasudev Malawat said the campaign will run…

Jaipur: Nearly a decade ago, when Santosh Devi Khedar brought apple and pomegranate saplings to her small farm in Beri village of Sikar district, she was met with laughter, disbelief and quiet mockery. Neighbours and even agriculture experts dismissed the idea of growing apples in the arid land, where water is scarce and summers ruthless….