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Elon Musk's tweet on India's falling birth rate goes viralElon Musk's comment on India's falling birth rate has gone viral. India's total fertility rate has now dropped below the replacement level....
Over 27% Indian households remain offline despite 95% mobile penetration: ReportIndia has achieved widespread mobile phone ownership. However, a significant digital divide persists. More than a quarter of Indian homes l...
African Proverb of the Day: 'If you educate a man you educate one individual...'-Life lessons on education, empowerment, equality, and why educating women transforms entire generationsAn ancient African proverb powerfully illustrates how educating women profoundly impacts entire families and future generations. This wisdo...
Quote of the day by Emmy-winning actress and comedian Roseanne Barr: ‘The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives…’ Impactful words on confidence, control, power and how one should navigate with itQuote of the day: Like much of Roseanne Barr’s public commentary, the quote has sparked both admiration and debate. Some view it as an empo...
Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: 'It's the mark of a backward society when...'—Top quotes by the co-founder of the Gates Foundation who's consistently listed among Forbes' 100 most powerful womenQuote of the Day: Melinda French Gates states that societies move backward when men make decisions for women. Her words champion equality a...
ET Awards: Chandrababu Naidu sees no threat to South, asks why oppose women’s reservationAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu advocates for a 'population management policy,' encouraging couples to have at least two ...
Is a college education still worth it in India?India must confront the impact of AI on jobs due to its large youth population, reliance on software services, and an oversupply of graduat...
Transgressionary state: Transgender Amendment Act is a step back on freedom, democracy and growthIndia's Transgender Act faces criticism for undermining individual rights and autonomy. This law's restrictions on self-determination and t...
India advances Sustainable Development Goals with clean energy, sanitation, and inclusive growthIndia stands at the forefront of sustainable development innovation. Noteworthy achievements include the complete eradication of open defec...
How long will it take to achieve gender equality? JPMorgan’s SHOCKING predictionJPMorgan Chase & Co.'s latest report reveals that gender equality remains a distant goal, with an estimated 134 years needed to achieve ful...
Niti unit pitches for gender Budgeting actDMEO, which is an attached office under the NITI Aayog, has called for incentivising women participation in all training and capacity build...
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates: World's 10 richest men doubled their fortunes during pandemic, says reportOxfam said the billionaires' wealth rose more during the pandemic than it did the previous 14 years.
Half of Pakistan's income owned by 20 per cent of its populationTo address inequality in Pakistan, UNDP Pakistan's resident representative Knut Ostby stressed on thinking of sustainable growth in lines w...
Rising multidimensional inequality is impeding growth in India: Ashwini DeshpandeEconomic inequality in India has increased over the last couple of decades. Alongside, economic growth has faltered recently. This means th...
Gender inequality has cost world $70 tln since 1990: ReportThe report also notes that full gender equality globally can increase the world GDP by up to USD 28 trillion by 2025 and the loss of human ...
Advancing gender parity could contribute $770 billion to India’s GDP by 2025: McKinsey reportIn contrast, in China, women contribute 41% to the overall GDP and comprise 44% of the workforce and in Singapore, these are 39% and 45%, r...
Would pass women quota bill when we have majority in RS: M Venkaiah NaiduNoting that gender inequality was having a serious impact on economic development, Venkaiah said focus should be on gender empowerment to e...
G20 asked to lower tax for women, remove workplace biasIt suggested establishment of legal and policy frameworks to eliminate workplace discrimination, including gender-based wage gaps and occup...
Mending gender gap could add 60% to India's GDP by 2025: McKinsey reportNarrowing the gender gap in work would not only be equitable in the broadest sense but could have far more economic impact than previously ...
Gender inequality undermining India's progress: Government reportThe report says that gender is the most pervasive form of inequality that operates in India across all classes, castes and communities.