Four financial and investment schemes for women launched by the government in IndiaThe Indian government has introduced numerous initiatives to empower women. In the 2024 Budget, the Mahila Samman Scheme was introduced to ...
04 Sep, 2024, 11.01 AM IST
Why many Indian women are saying no to marriageToday’s young women know that this patriarchal arrangement will take away their power, forcing them to share responsibility disproportionat...
08 May, 2024, 03.12 PM IST
Why women refuse marriageYoung women see marriage as a patriarchal arrangement that takes power away from them. They insist on keeping their jobs and do not cede co...
29 Apr, 2024, 06.30 AM IST
NITI Aayog calls for financial and legal reforms for elderly care in IndiaThe move is aimed at ensuring that a basic support system is put in place to cater to the needs of India’s ageing population which is expec...
19 Feb, 2024, 12.22 AM IST
How can you help your parents manage their investment portfolio? Feroze Azeez answersJust in a couple of decades or even less than a couple of decades, a decade or a little more, the perception of India in the global landsca...
01 Aug, 2023, 04.00 PM IST
Govt to provide counselling, skill training to those living in child care homes: Smriti IraniAt the national conference on skilling in non-traditional livelihoods for girls, Irani interacted with girls pursuing education in the "non...
11 Oct, 2022, 08.29 PM IST
Life at 50: 'Sex and the City' women back for new chapter in revival series'Sex and the City' broke ground with its frank portrayal of female friendships and sexual relationships.
10 Dec, 2021, 09.30 AM IST
Helpline for elderly logs over 3.39 lakh calls since MayThe top reasons for reaching out to the helpline included Covid support(13,496), pension (8,952), abuse (1890), health-related support (120...
03 Oct, 2021, 12.32 PM IST
Handmade with love: Nepali takes grandma's socks to the worldAs the brightly coloured pairs stacked up in her cupboard, the 32-year-old felt inspired to share the creations with the world -- co-foundi...
29 Nov, 2020, 11.21 AM IST
Debate must on triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha: Arun JaitleyAmid a demand by opposition parties that the bill, which criminalises instant talaq by Muslim men, be sent to a select committee, Jaitley s...
03 Jan, 2018, 08.59 PM IST
Congress has double standards on triple talaq bill: Arun JaitleyThe BJP has showcased the bill as proof of its commitment to empowering backward classes -- the proposed commission will enjoy more powers ...
03 Jan, 2018, 12.43 PM IST
Uniform age across sectors for 'senior citizen' tagThe Centre said it was working on a mechanism to regulate home care services for elderly being offered by various private firms.
04 May, 2017, 11.25 AM IST
Health check: Suicide is a leading cause of death among women below 60The UN observes May 28 as the 'International Day of Action for Women's Health'. Did you know that women are more prone to anxiety & depress...
27 May, 2016, 03.09 PM IST
Government mulls merger of Bharatiya Mahila Bank into State Bank of IndiaMore than one bank has shown interest in taking over BMB given it has no bad loans on its books and has a network of 84 branches.
28 Nov, 2015, 04.43 AM IST
Elderly women face age discrimination, ageism, elder abuse and mistreatment: StudyAs per 2011 Census there were approx. 6.5 Lakh elderly women in Delhi (approximately 51 per cent of total elderly population of Delhi).
23 Mar, 2015, 02.11 PM IST
- Priyanka will take her own call on joining politics: Robert Vadra
Vadra was non-committal about Priyanka’s political career, especially after her comment that she could step out of the family constituencie...
08 Feb, 2012, 10.00 AM IST
- Bill on 'parenting aged parents' in offing
The proposal is coming up for a decision before the Union Cabinet scheduled to meet later today.
22 Feb, 2007, 10.30 AM IST