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India may face China’s problem before it reaches the Dragon's wealthIndia’s total fertility rate has fallen to 1.9, below replacement level, even as the working-age population remains dominant. The country m...25 Aug, 2026, 02.43 PM IST- Nearly 9 crore Indian youth aged 15-29 suffering due to NEET — Not in education, employment or training, highlights Niti ReportNiti Aayog has estimated that 8.7 crore Indians aged 15 to 29 were not in education, employment or training in 2021. Its report called for ...24 Aug, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
- Bridging the skills gap: How rural youth can power India’s MSME growth storyIndia’s next MSME growth wave could come from the country’s vast rural talent pool—but only if skilling moves beyond certificates to genuin...18 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
- Beauty, cosmetics segment to be key growth driver for EPL; raises near-term revenue guidanceEPL Ltd anticipates its beauty and cosmetics segment will drive future growth. The company expects continued momentum after reporting stron...16 Aug, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
- In 1927, a woman's little-known brick invention quietly became a foundation of modern constructionAnna Keichline, the first licensed woman architect in Pennsylvania, changed American architecture with ideas that were far ahead of her tim...03 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
- WSHA focus on employability in Indian hospitality sector: CEO MandziukThe World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance is training two thousand young Indians for hospitality careers. This program actively operates i...02 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
- World Bank approves USD 1.5 bn loan to support India's reforms, job creationIndia's push for private sector-led growth and job creation has received a significant boost with the World Bank approving USD 1.5 billion ...22 Jun, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- India’s growth hinges on getting more women to work: Economic SurveyIndia's ambition for developed nation status by 2047 hinges on increasing female labor force participation to 55% by 2050, as structural ba...29 Jan, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
- Women's representation at leadership positions drops to 19%, 46% at entry-level positions: TeamLease ReportWomen hold only 19% of C-suite positions compared to 46% at entry-level roles, according to TeamLease. Unemployment among women has risen s...25 Mar, 2025, 06.29 PM IST
- Task force on female workforce participation to submit its report in three months, says labour ministryLabour and employment secretary Sumita Dawra chaired the 7th meeting of the task force on Friday to firm up the report which is expected to...23 Aug, 2024, 08.33 PM IST
- Inside government's ₹3 trillion push to empower women at workThe Union Budget 2024 earmarked ₹3 trillion to empower Indian women, focusing on skill development, entrepreneurship, and infrastructure so...21 Aug, 2024, 03.07 PM IST
- Wanted: Policies that support womens’ advancement in the workplaceIn India, women face significant barriers in the workplace, from the burden of unpaid care work to the gender pay gap. Despite anti-harassm...10 May, 2024, 02.22 PM IST
- How apprenticeships can serve as a vital vehicle to address low women labor participation in IndiaIndia's apprenticeships signal shifting gender attitudes, with progress in compensation parity and inclusivity efforts. Addressing systemic...27 Mar, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
- Women continue to lag in financial services roles in India: StudyThe BRSR framework is a set of sustainability disclosures released by Sebi in 2021 and Indian companies were asked to report topics such as...07 Mar, 2023, 01.50 PM IST
- Gig workers in India to top 23 million by 2029-30: Niti Aayog reportThe Aayog, in its report ‘India’s Booming Gig and Platform Economy, has urged the govt to ensure universal social security coverage to plat...27 Jun, 2022, 04.56 PM IST
- Kalkine boss wants FM to present a gender-sensitive Budget, focus on workplace safety and shepreneursKunal Sawhney wants the Govt to focus on creating employment opportunities by reducing barriers.27 Jan, 2020, 05.47 PM IST
- Policies must back women's participation in workforce: IvankaShe was speaking at a session on innovation in workforce development on the second day of the Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) here.29 Nov, 2017, 06.54 PM IST
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