Next UK Prime Minister urged to end Labour Party's 'boys club'Andy Burnham faces pressure to achieve gender balance in his new cabinet. Women in the Labour Party report a "boys' club" hindering their p...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
The rise of India’s art collectives and how they are reshaping identity, access, and creative practiceAcross India, new art collectives are emerging, focusing on identity, heritage, and marginalized voices. Groups like The Confluence Collect...
28 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and moreOn This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs....
26 Jun, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Assembly polls: Will May 4 mark a turning point for women in politics in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu awaits election results on May 4th, with a record 443 women contesting Assembly seats. Despite historical highs and lows in fema...
03 May, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Women voters now India’s most decisive political force, reservation only a matter of timeWomen are increasingly influencing Indian elections. Their voter turnout has surged, surpassing men in recent polls. This electoral power i...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
More, the merrier: Women in policymaking drive better social outcomes, economic gains, NCAER study showsThe ongoing parliamentary session addressing the 33% Women's Reservation Act underscores its profound economic and social advantages. Studi...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
Japan's Takaichi vows Nordic levels of women in cabinet. Can she deliver?Sanae Takaichi, poised to become Japan's first female prime minister, pledged to narrow the political gender gap and elevate women in cabin...
04 Oct, 2025, 03.57 PM IST
Japan may see first female PM, but gender gap still a big voidSanae Takaichi emerges as a frontrunner in the Liberal Democratic Party's leadership race, potentially becoming Japan's first female prime ...
19 Sep, 2025, 11.47 PM IST
Why Atishi called Rekha Gupta’s appointment as Delhi CM a matter of pride for womenAtishi congratulated Rekha Gupta on being appointed as Delhi's new Chief Minister by BJP, emphasizing the importance of fulfilling promises...
20 Feb, 2025, 03.21 PM IST
Indian women have made great strides in voting & electing. But getting party tickets? That's quite another storyIn 1962, 42% of the electorate consisted of women, a figure that grew to 48.2% by 2019, aligning closely with their rising population share...
08 Apr, 2024, 01.56 PM IST
Women continue to get raw deal from parties in Kerala despite support for Women's Reservation BillCelebrations over the passage of the landmark Bill were no less in Kerala, where over 1.40 crore voters are women and 50 per cent seats are...
31 Mar, 2024, 11.24 AM IST
India’s gender gap: A look at women’s participation in politics, judiciary, civil services and economyThe women's reservation bill, named Narishakti Vandan Adhiniyam, was introduced in the Lower House of Parliament by Law Minister Arjun Ram ...
19 Sep, 2023, 11.44 PM IST
No 'non-local' surge: O.77 million voters added in J&K against projected 2.5 millionThe special summary revision (SSR) exercise in J&K had run into a political controversy earlier this year amid speculations that opening of...
26 Nov, 2022, 12.14 AM IST
Women a step closer to breaking glass ceiling in politicsIn the world’s second most-populous nation, with a skewed sex ratio of 933 females per 1000 males - female representation in politics has b...
27 Mar, 2019, 11.14 AM IST
Idea that women can't win elections is a lie: SY QuraishiWinnability and money factor are considered to claim that women can't win elections, which is a lie, Quraishi said at a conclave commemorat...
10 Mar, 2018, 04.44 PM IST
Indian women hardly have any say in decision making, says reportWomen empowerment may be the key slogan since independence, but findings of a government report show women still lag way behind in decision...
02 Nov, 2014, 10.45 AM IST
- The power of political voice
Female political representation at the local level also induces law enforcement officials to be more responsive to crimes against women.
12 May, 2011, 02.10 AM IST