Female AI assistants were paid less money than male ones despite identical skills. What explains this gender pay gap?Two AI assistants had the same skills, performed identical tasks and used the same technology. Yet, when 189 people were asked to reward th...
10 Oct, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
Firstborn daughters may change male bosses’ hiring decisions: Chartered accountant explains why women could benefit at workBosses having a daughter can change not just their lives but also yours for the better. A survey found that managers whose firstborn kids w...
04 Oct, 2026, 09.57 PM IST
Chad Lowe's daughter Fiona's death at 13: Actor recalls the joy of being a 'girl dad' as his 'greatest privilege'In a devastating announcement, Chad Lowe's family has confirmed the passing of their 13-year-old daughter, Fiona. Known for her creativity ...
30 Sep, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
80 years, no woman at the top: UN chief race tests its gender-equality promiseCalls for a female UN leader are growing as the agency faces ongoing gender equality challenges. Experts indicate it may take 171 years to ...
30 Sep, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
War, runaway AI and climate shocks will take center stage as world leaders meet at UNWorld leaders gather at the United Nations amid numerous global conflicts and escalating crises. Artificial intelligence concerns are now a...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Microsoft commits to sweeping AI privacy rules for students. Will other tech giants follow?As the school year started, the country's two largest school districts, New York City and Los Angeles, announced they were putting the brak...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Quote of the day by Sylvia Plath: 'One should be able to control and manipulate experiences with...' - inspiring life lessons on how your mind may be the key to handling life’s challenges and why you must think before letting experiences control youSylvia Plath's quote emphasizes using an intelligent mind to control experiences. This perspective suggests thoughtful reflection over imme...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Making people redundant is a no-win: Revolut India CEO on AI job cutsAs large private banks and financial institutions trim headcount to automate their workforce, Revolut’s Paroma Chatterjee believes it is cr...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
WHO renews Science Council as AI, gene editing and emerging technologies reshape global healthThe World Health Organization has renewed its Science Council with twenty-one global experts. This council will advise on emerging technolo...
27 Aug, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Psychology says women who keep asking for permission even if they have the right to decide may be carrying more than patriarchyWomen who repeatedly ask for permission are not necessarily insecure, indecisive or incapable. In some cases, the behavior may be influence...
25 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
In 1953, South Korea emerged from war with 60–70% living in extreme poverty. 71 years later, life expectancy reached 83.7 years with highest education levels anywhere in the planetSouth Korea transformed from extreme poverty after the war to a highly educated nation. Life expectancy significantly increased, reaching a...
25 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Organise a fair organ transplant regimeThe National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation of India has unveiled a groundbreaking national portal designed to streamline organ a...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.08 PM IST
India amongst the most unequal countries in the world, says reportAs per the 'World Inequality Report 2022', India is among the most unequal countries in the world, with rising poverty and an 'affluent eli...
09 Dec, 2021, 10.43 AM IST
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 ...
05 Mar, 2021, 08.33 PM IST
Not a fair deal: Gender inequality increased in media during pandemic, says IFJ surveyThe Covid-19 crisis had a negative impact on women's salaries as well as on their work responsibilities, career advancement and private lif...
23 Jul, 2020, 06.09 PM IST
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.
18 Nov, 2014, 05.04 PM IST
- Talent crunch to fix gender inequality
If women’s participation in top management is to be seen, it is pathetically low, with just 3% of the senior positions in the private secto...
20 Dec, 2006, 03.04 AM IST