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Prejudice against women in power is greater than believed: Study

This pattern suggests that women are much more reluctant than men to express their prejudice against women leaders.

06 Nov 2018 8:02 PM

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attends an event at the Auckland War Memorial Museum in Auckland, New Zealand, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018. (Photo: AP)

Pregnant Meghan the star as Pacific royal tour ends

The tour opened with the bombshell announcement that Meghan was expecting the couple's first baby early next year.

31 Oct 2018 2:53 PM

World War I, a revolution for women

Women's contribution is also widely held to have helped secure them the vote, as early as November 1918 in both Britain and Germany

30 Oct 2018 1:34 PM

India’s gender gap is narrowing down from 21.6 per cent in 2001 to 16.3 per cent in 2011. (Photo: PTI)

Empowering India’s women: We still have a long way to go

In today’s India, stories of women breaking many glass ceilings and reaching the pinnacles of success are splashed in the media.

18 Oct 2018 12:34 AM

Nitish Kumar listed what his government have done for women's empowerment such as reservation in panchayat seats, government jobs and prohibition. (Photo: File | PTI)

‘Self-help groups repay loans while big shots flee country’: Nitish Kumar

Over 8 lakh SHGs have been formed in Bihar to help poor women in villages in carrying out their own small business, Nitish Kumar said.

07 Oct 2018 8:21 PM

Outgoing CJI Dipak Misra greets his successor Justice Ranjan Gogoi at the former’s farewell in New Delhi. (Photo; G.N. Jha)

CJI Misra: A fearless judge who fought for women empowerment

Justice Misra said young lawyers were assets having potential to develop the jurisprudence.

02 Oct 2018 5:46 AM

We need to focus on education: Shabana Azmi

In the city for an award ceremony, Shabana Azmi speaks about what women’s empowerment means to her.

02 Oct 2018 12:36 AM

Taking a dig at the Congress, BJP national spokesperson Sambit Patra said Kapil Sibal, a leader of the opposition party, defended this practice in the Supreme Court. (Photo: File)

Triple talaq ordinance huge step towards women empowerment: BJP

The Union cabinet cleared an ordinance to make the practice of instant triple talaq a penal offence on Wednesday.

19 Sep 2018 3:24 PM

Veerey Di Wedding showed the story of four independent and strong girls; (left to right) Swara Bhaskar, Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor and Shikha Talsania.

Time women call the shots

We are proud of our daughters going forward, but we forget to sensitise our sons to be able to cope with the new-age woman.

30 Jul 2018 12:04 AM

More women in government may reduce corruption

This research underscores the importance of women empowerment, their presence in leadership roles and their representation in government.

17 Jun 2018 12:54 PM

Michelle Obama urged women to act for women's empowerment wherever they can. (Photo; AP)

No miracle candidate will save US, says Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama, the former first lady, 54, was greeted like a rock star at a conference called United State of Women Summit at Los Angeles.

06 May 2018 6:42 PM

The cumulative amount raised by the Mumbai Marathon in 15 years since its inception in 2004 has breached the Rs 200 crores mark, standing at an impressive Rs 229.16 crores today.

Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018 raises over Rs 34.36cr

This re-affirms TMM as the single largest sporting platform for philantrophy in India.

13 Apr 2018 1:47 AM

This campaign encourages women to embrace their scars

The campaign recently held a swimwear photo shoot where women and children proudly showed off their scars.

26 Mar 2018 12:47 PM

The program was envisioned by Rotary Distroct 3291 Immediate Past District Governor Shyamashree Sen. (Extreme left)

Celebrating the brilliance of women through Swayam Siddha

Recipients of award included social activist Kanta Chakraborty along with performing artist and choreographer Tanusree Shankar among others.

23 Mar 2018 8:36 AM

Mervat Bukhari becomes the first Saudi woman to work at a gas station, something unimaginable not long ago. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi social reforms send cultural shock, women face obstacles in path to empowerment

Average monthly salaries in pvt sector are close to 8,000 Saudi riyals for men and only 5,000 riyals for women, as per research firm Jadwa.

06 Mar 2018 2:25 PM

On the red carpet, one of many guests speaking about #MeToo was the founder of the movement, Tarana Burke. (Photo: AP)

#MeToo makes its presence felt at 90th Academy Awards

Moment came when Ashley Judd, Sciorra and Salma Hayek came onstage to introduce montage celebrating diversity in cinematic storytelling.

05 Mar 2018 11:32 AM

Levelling the workplace playing field

Employers need to run bias-reduction programmes and develop policies that explicitly level the playing field.

04 Mar 2018 5:07 AM

Poor local women in Bihar are being trained as Pashu Sakhis to care for goats and improve their production and productivity.

Investing in Bihar goats to improve rural poor incomes

A women’s empowerment component has also been woven in and the money from goat rearing is expected to go directly to the women.

02 Mar 2018 12:55 AM

Breaking from past, the Economic Survey was printed in the colour pink as it waded into the problem of gender bias prevalent in India and underscored the importance of gender issues to the economy. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Indian parents did not want 21 mn girls, wanted boy instead: Economic Survey

For first time, document was printed in pink as it waded into problems of gender bias.

30 Jan 2018 10:32 AM

The Prime Minister also praised tribal women of Maoist-hit Chattisgarh's Dantewada, who are becoming self reliant by driving e-rickshaws. (Photo: File/PTI)

Modi lauds women achievers, says no upper limits for ‘Nari Shakti’

Modi also lauded the daredevil stunts performed by the BSF biker contingent comprising women participants during Republic Day parade.

28 Jan 2018 3:22 PM

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