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Gloria Steinem death reason: Groundbreaking feminist icon dies peacefully at 92 surrounded by loved ones — what we know about her death, career, activism and lasting legacyGloria Steinem news: Gloria Steinem, the groundbreaking feminist campaigner, journalist and co-founder ofMs. magazine, has died at the age ...03 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST- Take steps on formulating SOP for arresting transgender person: HC to Centre, Delhi PoliceThe Delhi High Court has directed authorities to create a Standard Operating Procedure. This procedure will govern the arrest and detention...02 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
- Bill Gates ex-wife Melinda French Gates donated $10M to Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields Festival. Who gets the money?Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields Festival raised $10 million for organisations supporting women and girls, with Melinda French...31 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Who belongs in women’s sport? The debate over trans athletes deepensRecent WNBA controversy reignited debate on transgender women in sports. Advocacy groups hold differing views on fairness and inclusion for...28 Aug, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- SC slams Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for denying permanent commission to female officerThe Supreme Court criticized the Indian Coast Guard for denying a permanent commission. The court found the Coast Guard's policy vague and ...19 Aug, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
- Nifty 50 firms get dismal score on gender pay parityMost Indian companies show a persistent gender pay gap, with women earning less than men. Only a small percentage of companies reported pro...19 Aug, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
- She moved from Alabama to Alaska in 1958 for a fresh start. Months later, the woman became the region's first Black lawyer and first Black homesteaderMahala Ashley Dickerson moved from Alabama to Alaska in 1958 after being drawn to the territory during a vacation. She became the first Bla...17 Aug, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
- While Taliban leaders mark 5 years in power in Afghanistan, UN official warns of rights crisisTaliban rulers marked five years in power, citing stability after decades of upheaval. A UN official warned of a grave human rights crisis,...15 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen: UN agencyHalf of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice monthly. Taliban decrees have systematically dismantled women's rights since ...12 Aug, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
- Fired during paternity leave, ex-employee wins nearly Rs 19 crore from Goldman Sachs after tribunal finds he was unfairly treated for caring for his newbornA former Goldman Sachs manager received nearly £1.5 million after an employment tribunal ruling. The tribunal found his dismissal was unfai...06 Aug, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
- Racism against NHS staff worsens amid anti-immigrant rhetoric: SurveyNon-white medical staff in the UK's NHS face increasing racist abuse and discrimination. A recent survey revealed a noticeable rise in such...04 Aug, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
- Supreme Court to hear all pleas against Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17The Supreme Court will hear challenges to the Transgender Persons Amendment Act on August 17. The court expressed concern for transgender i...03 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- In 1955, a forgotten NASA pioneer began work that helped reach the edge of the Solar System — how Annie Easley’s journey from NACA to the iconic Cassini mission is inspiring America once againMost people know the names behind the Moon landing. Few know Annie Easley. Yet her work helped shape America's space future. She joined NAC...29 Jul, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- American universities are cutting women’s scholarships even when they don’t have toUS colleges and companies are scaling back or opening women-only scholarships to all students amid heightened scrutiny of diversity, equity...24 Jul, 2026, 04.32 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
- Quote of the day by Angela Davis: 'In a racist society it is not enough to be non-racist, we must be...' - Women, Race & Class author's thought-provoking message on standing up against injusticeAngela Davis, a prominent activist, advocates for actively opposing racism. She emphasizes that mere non-racism is insufficient in a discri...15 Jul, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
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