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India records progress against child marriage, gender violenceNew data reveals child marriage rates are falling in India. Women aged 20-24 married before 18 dropped to 20.1%. Spousal violence also decr...30 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST- Boss denied you a deserving salary hike despite good performance? Check your rights under new Labour CodePrivate sector employees in India face limited legal recourse against appraisal discrimination, especially when it's not gender-based. Whil...26 May, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
- Supreme Court seeks response of Centre, states on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in govt panelsThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre and all states for their views on a Public Interest Litigation that demands a 30 per cent quota for ...20 May, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
- From savings to SIPs to Bitcoin: How women are shaping India’s next investment shiftIndia's women investors are evolving from traditional security-focused approaches to actively growing wealth, increasingly embracing Bitcoi...18 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- HR and IT no longer seen as support functions, but as core drivers of productivity and organisational transformation, Mercedes-Benz's Britta Seeger saysMercedes-Benz is elevating India's role from a support hub to a strategic innovation center, entrusting local teams with complex, high-valu...12 May, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
- Why some divorce grounds apply only to wives: Supreme Court rejects a man's plea challenging the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955The Hindu Marriage Act, 1955: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging a provision of the Hindu Marriage Act that allows on...11 May, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
- She is an ex-techie who entered industry with no support, lost movies to star kids. Later, won a National Award. Kriti Sanon calls out pay disparity in BollywoodKriti Sanon recently opened up about the struggles she faced in Bollywood, including unequal pay, losing roles to star kids and dealing wit...11 May, 2026, 07.25 AM IST
- Quote of the day by Billie Jean King: 'Pressure is a privilege. Mistakes are not failures. And struggle is a never-ending process. Be curious, be nimble, and never lose sight of your dream' - American Tennis legend explains why struggle and growth never truly endIndia hosted the Billie Jean King Cup in New Delhi this year. The event honours tennis icon Billie Jean King, celebrated for her on-court a...08 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
- PM Modi’s Ujjwala at 10 marks shift from access to empowerment, says education minister Dharmendra PradhanTen years on, the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has provided clean cooking fuel to over 10 crore women. This initiative has significantly i...01 May, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
- Newlywed bride asked to say ‘beta’ for a future child; her one-word reply is now going viral. WatchA bride's simple word choice at her Indian wedding has gone viral. During a ritual, she replaced the traditional 'beta' with 'baccha' when ...30 Apr, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
- Women’s employment rate rises to 39% in 2025 from 22% in 2017: Mansukh MandaviyaFemale employment in India has seen a substantial rise, reaching 39 percent in 2025 from 22 percent in 2017. This growth reflects increased...28 Apr, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
- Beti Bachao from real foeticideDespite positive strides in the sex ratio at birth, female foeticide in India remains a pressing issue. Laws alone can't solve this deep-ro...21 Apr, 2026, 10.52 PM 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
- Opposition never wanted women in Parliament, assemblies: Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Women's Reservation BillRekha Gupta accused the opposition of blocking women’s entry into legislatures after the women’s reservation bill failed to pass in the Lok...18 Apr, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
- Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao placed under house arrest ahead of protest over Women's Reservation BillTelangana BJP President N. Ramchander Rao on Saturday was placed under house arrest by police in Hyderabad after the Bharatiya Janata Party...18 Apr, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- Niti to map gender equality progress across districtsNiti Aayog along with the ministry of women and child development, has undertaken a detailed analysis of each indicator and sub-indicator u...13 Jun, 2025, 01.15 AM IST
- Bridging the gap: Unit to monitor states' gender targets on cardsFinland-like unit may be set up to rank states on criteria for women empowerment.13 Jun, 2019, 08.01 AM IST
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