African proverb of the day: “If you educate a man, you educate one person. If you educate a woman, you educate a whole family” — A proverb that proves women hold the power of change and life lessons on education, empowerment, social impactThe African proverb of the day, “If you educate a man, you educate one person. If you educate a woman, you educate a whole family,” highlig...
08 May, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Have machine in the loop: It is time to flip the human-in-the-loop modelTwo stories highlight how AI can empower rather than replace humans. In one, a software engineer used tools like ChatGPT and AlphaFold, alo...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Why Goa is Goddess' own countryGoa presents a stark contrast to national discussions on women's empowerment. In Goa, women lead mechanic shops and liquor stores. They are...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.08 AM 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
Quote of the Day by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk: ‘Everything we see in the world is the creative work of women’ – Lesson on women's empowerment beyond gender from the founder of Turkish RepublicMustafa Kemal Atatürk's Quote for the Day: Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, stated that all worldly achievements are the cr...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Tamil Nadu Polls: Stalin, welfarism anchor DMK, says KanimozhiDMK leader Kanimozhi champions direct cash support as an economic engine. She emphasizes Tamil Nadu's rights and opposes shifting delimitat...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Skill development programme for transgenders in drone piloting, hotel management, drivingTelangana government has launched a new skill development program for transgender individuals. The initiative offers training in drone pilo...
05 Apr, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Bharat Taxi faces stiff competition from Ola, Uber, says Amit ShahBharat Taxi, a new government-backed ride-hailing service, is facing initial challenges. Competition from private players and driver reluct...
01 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
Bharat Taxi services will expand to all big cities, talukas in next 2-3 years: MoS CooperationBharat Taxi, a cooperative ride-hailing service, is set for a major expansion. The service will be rolled out to all major cities and taluk...
11 Mar, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
How much does a female Bengaluru auto driver earn per month? Techie reveals: ‘She has already paid Rs 2.5 lakh for her auto’A Bengaluru commuter's auto-rickshaw ride became a powerful experience upon discovering her driver was a woman. The driver shared her journ...
18 Jan, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Bihar government to train 'jeevika didis' as drivers, conductors of pink buses: Transport ministerBihar is set to empower rural women. Jeevika Didis will be trained as drivers and conductors for special pink buses. These buses will be ex...
26 Nov, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
Trailblazer: Asia's 1st woman locopilot, Surekha Yadav set to retire after 36 years of serviceSurekha Yadav, Asia's first woman train driver, will retire on September 30. She served Indian Railways for 36 years. Yadav joined in 1989 ...
19 Sep, 2025, 04.59 PM IST
Bengaluru girl enjoys being auto driver, in no hurry to buy car: 'I love driving'In Bengaluru, Safura's inspiring journey of turning her passion for driving into a profession has captured hearts online. Facing financial ...
19 Aug, 2025, 02.30 PM IST
Tata Motors launches initiative for driversThe auto major aims to reach out to five lakh drivers every year under the programme.
08 Apr, 2019, 07.09 PM IST
B S Bassi calls for expanding women cab service in DelhiBassi was addressing reporters at the Delhi Police Annual Conference, his last as its chief. He, however, did not qualify as to what he mea...
04 Jan, 2016, 06.52 PM IST
Breaking barriers: Women drivers in hijabMore and more women are taking up the job of a cab-driver in India. Among them are also Muslim ladies who maneuver their way around the cit...
24 Aug, 2015, 01.24 PM IST
UN agency on Women backs out of Uber partnership over security concernsITF also expressed alarm over the "proliferation" of reports of passenger assaults by Uber drivers, customer frustrations over surging pric...
24 Mar, 2015, 08.58 PM IST