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Mind the gap: Financial products that women in India need but don’t haveIf India is serious about women-led growth, it must move beyond credit access and design finance for the agency of women.- ‘Awesome’: Actor Madhavan is impressed by UK-born artist’s Bharatanatyam moves. Meet the Indian classical dancer breaking stereotypes with his passion for danceActor R Madhavan recently shared a captivating video of UK-born classical dancer Asa Willoughby performing a spirited Bharatnatyam routine....
- She was mocked for not being ‘feminine’, called a man. Her father was a humble school teacher. Today, she made it to India’s World Cup Squad. Who is Bharti Fulmali?Bharti Fulmali, a cricketer in India's World Cup squad, endures online taunts and trolling for her looks. She has faced criticism questioni...
- More working women, not more babies, key to growthIndia faces a demographic shift with falling fertility rates. Economists are concerned about future economic growth. Instead of financial i...
- Aishwarya, Cannes and body shaming: Bracketing showbiz women in stereotypes and other questionsAishwarya Rai Bachchan's recent Cannes appearance ignited a debate on beauty standards. Trolling and body shaming followed her look. Expert...
- 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....
- Who is Ankush Bahuguna and why did he face homophobic abuse on London streets? Here's everything you need to knowBeauty influencer Ankush Bahuguna was subjected to homophobic abuse and taunts in London while wearing a pink suit. Born in Delhi, Ankush B...
- One gap narrows, another widensThe rise of Indian girls in academia is undeniably impressive, with an increasing number pursuing higher education. Yet, a troubling discon...
- 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 ...
- International body revokes recognition of Volleyball Federation of IndiaThe FIVB has tasked an existing steering committee comprising Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Executive Council member Rohit Rajpal, CEO R...
- 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...
- Make her India Inc indispensable: Why women’s unpaid work and time poverty keep them out of labour marketIndian women spend significantly more time on unpaid household work than men. This time poverty limits their job opportunities and strength...
- Engendered species, our broken progress: Despite growth, India’s gender bias endures as sex ratios slide in key statesIndia grapples with a deeply entrenched bias against female children, as evidenced by declining sex ratios in Delhi and Haryana. Despite pr...
- More than 89 million urban Indian women out of labour market in 2023-2024, says reportA new report reveals that over 89 million urban women remained out of the labour market in 2023-2024, despite a 10% rise in female employme...
- The U-shaped link between an Indian wife's job and her husband's salaryA recent analysis of the Periodic Labour Force Survey in India challenges the traditional gender norm of the "male breadwinner." The study ...
- What makes 90% of the world biased against women?The latest Gender Social Norms Index (GSNI) report from the United Nations Development Programme has reveale that almost 9 out of 10 men an...
- Diageo India announces equal parental leave for all employees; introduces 26-week paternity leaveEffective July 30, 2021, this policy is applicable to all new parents, and can be availed by new fathers anytime within 12 months of the bi...
- United Nations Women launches India chapter of Unstereotype AllianceUnstereotype Alliance's members which have committed to challenging stereotyped gender portrayals include India’s largest advertisers Hindu...
- India witnessing gender disparities against backdrop of rapid economic growth: Gender indexNew Delhi, Oct 1 () India still witnesses gender disparities against the backdrop of rapid economic growth even as the rate of violence aga...
- Laws can't change mindsets and hearts, says Smriti Irani at World Economic ForumTalking of breaking down diversity barriers, the minister cited media and banks which have benefitted from women mentoring other women.
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