Husband refused to pay Rs 9,000 maintenance, saying wife abandoned home and ignored parents; Karnataka HC rejects his plea for this reasonWife didn’t care for his parents and left his Bangalore home without informing, husband said; Karnataka HC rejects his plea to stop paying ...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Gloria Steinem: "We've begun to raise daughters more like sons... but few have the courage to raise..." Her thought-provoking message about why raising boys to embrace empathy, sensitivity and equality mattersQuote of the Day by Gloria Steinem “We've begun to raise daughters more like sons... but few have the courage to raise our sons more like o...
03 Sep, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Morena Baccarin: "Women work as much as men now, if not more. There's a resurgence of dads in the home and moms..." Brazilian-American actress' powerful life lessons behind her take on working mothers, modern dads and changing family rolesQuote of the Day by Morena Baccarin "Women work as much as men now, if not more. There's a resurgence of dads in the home and moms working"...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
Wife doesn't have to obey husband at home: 'No need to do household chores or care for in-laws', says Karnataka HCThe Karnataka High Court has said a husband cannot force his wife to perform household chores, care for his parents or seek permission to v...
27 Aug, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Quote of the day by Serena Williams: “The success of every woman should be the...” — Timeless life lessons by the 23-time Grand Slam champion on courage, confidence, kindness, humility, resilience, leadership, success, and why lifting others up can be one of life’s greatest victoriesQuote of the day by Serena Williams: The famous quote by Serena Williams highlights the transformational power of mutual support, urging wo...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.37 PM IST
'I find them in Gen-Z': Sridhar Vembu shares how three Gen-Z Zoho employees challenged popular assumptions with their sacrifice and simplicityZoho founder Sridhar Vembu questioned the usefulness of generational labels, arguing that values often transcend age groups. He shared stor...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Prohibiting polygamy, nikah halala, and registration of live-in relationships: MP cabinet clears draft UCC billThe Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, proposing a common civil law that bans triple talaq,...
19 Jul, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
Meta employees sue, alleging AI-driven layoff picks hit workers on medical, parental leaveMeta faces a lawsuit from twenty-six employees alleging AI selection for layoffs. These workers claim the company's systems unfairly target...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
These uncommon baby names will help your child stand out for all the right reasonsParents seeking unique names can explore vintage options beyond current top lists. Many classic names, popular decades ago, offer a distinc...
14 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Katherine Johnson: 'Girls are capable of doing everything men are capable of doing. Sometimes they have more imagination than men' celebrates women empowerment, talks about uplift of fairer sexKatherine Johnson’s quote of the day is a powerful statement about equality, talent, and creativity. It reminds us that ability is not dete...
18 Jun, 2026, 04.47 AM IST
Parenting, no longer a gendered thingIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has urged the Indian government to introduce paternity leave while expanding maternity leave for al...
20 Mar, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Maharashtra govt, UNICEF breaking gender stereotypes among childrenThe Maharashtra government and UNICEF are expanding their Gender Transformative Programme to 120 schools in Dharashiv, aiming to combat gen...
01 Jun, 2025, 12.19 PM IST
Orissa High Court says surrogate mothers also entitled to maternity leaveThe Orissa High Court ruled that surrogate mothers deserve equal maternity leave, emphasizing initial caregiving's importance for child dev...
05 Jul, 2024, 01.01 PM IST
India Inc embraces gender-neutral parental leave policies for inclusive work environmentIndia Inc revamps parental leave policies to support changing family structures and foster inclusion. Companies like Colgate-Palmolive and ...
18 May, 2024, 11.10 PM IST
Diageo India announces equal parental leave for all employeesThe policy is part of the company's commitment to build a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and also to fulfil its ambition of suppor...
02 Aug, 2021, 07.42 PM IST
With 44% women in the boardroom, Diageo tops gender equality listThe beverage giant has attained its feat in UK.
03 Oct, 2019, 07.59 AM IST
ET Women's Forum: One-year parental leave key for gender equality in labour market, says Marianne HagenHagen is Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs in Norway, which is considered to be a gender-equal country.
08 Feb, 2019, 09.20 AM IST