'Forces came together to eliminate me': Malayalam actress Parvathy claims she was attacked, received death threats and lost big films. What helped her keep going?Actress Parvathy Thiruvothu faced threats and lost projects for her activism. She recently spoke about the 2017 Kerala case and its impact....
14 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
Exclusion of married daughter from definition of 'family' manifestly arbitrary: SCThe Supreme Court has ruled that married daughters are eligible for compassionate appointments. The court found excluding them from the def...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Assam passes Uniform Civil Code bill amid Opposition protestsAssam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill. This new law establishes a common legal framework for marriage, divorce, succession, and live...
27 May, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Quote of the day by Emmy-winning actress and comedian Roseanne Barr: ‘The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives…’ Impactful words on confidence, control, power and how one should navigate with itQuote of the day: Like much of Roseanne Barr’s public commentary, the quote has sparked both admiration and debate. Some view it as an empo...
18 May, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Quote of the day by Khalil Gibran: 'All houses are dark until the mother...' Life lessons on motherhood, family, relationships and why a mother's presence is essential for a blissful abodeQuote of the day by Khalil Gibran explains the value of motherhood, family bonds, and relationships. The quote shows how a mother brings li...
13 May, 2026, 11.19 AM IST
African proverb of the day: “If you educate a man, you educate one person. If you educate a woman, you educate a whole family” — A proverb that proves women hold the power of change and life lessons on education, empowerment, social impactThe African proverb of the day, “If you educate a man, you educate one person. If you educate a woman, you educate a whole family,” highlig...
08 May, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Sanae Takaichi: 'If someone says it's impossible because I'm a woman, then…'—Inspiring quotes by the first female Prime Minister of JapanQuote of the Day: Sanae Takaichi's journey in Japanese politics, marked by persistence against traditional barriers, culminates in her hist...
06 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Going online helps Pakistan's women doctors back to workThousands of Pakistani women doctors are returning to practice through telemedicine. This initiative connects home-based doctors with patie...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Daughter’s death due to dehydration sparks green miracle: How this Padma Shri awardee turned Rajasthan’s arid village into an eco-feminist oasisEco-feminism: In Rajasthan's Piplantri village, a unique tradition honors every newborn girl by planting 111 trees. This initiative, spearh...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Abhishek Bachchan reveals how he and Aishwarya Rai raised daughter Aaradhya: ‘There’s no competition about….’Abhishek Bachchan shares his parenting philosophy with wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. They focus on living by example for daughter Aaradhya. ...
04 Apr, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
Parenting, no longer a gendered thingIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has urged the Indian government to introduce paternity leave while expanding maternity leave for al...
20 Mar, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Maharashtra govt, UNICEF breaking gender stereotypes among childrenThe Maharashtra government and UNICEF are expanding their Gender Transformative Programme to 120 schools in Dharashiv, aiming to combat gen...
01 Jun, 2025, 12.19 PM IST
Being locked alone at home as a kid taught this Bengaluru man about gender equality. Here's howA Bengaluru-based man, Partho Bandopadhyay, shared a childhood story on LinkedIn about being locked indoors alone every afternoon as his pa...
11 Mar, 2025, 09.10 PM IST
Orissa High Court says surrogate mothers also entitled to maternity leaveThe Orissa High Court ruled that surrogate mothers deserve equal maternity leave, emphasizing initial caregiving's importance for child dev...
05 Jul, 2024, 01.01 PM IST
India Inc embraces gender-neutral parental leave policies for inclusive work environmentIndia Inc revamps parental leave policies to support changing family structures and foster inclusion. Companies like Colgate-Palmolive and ...
18 May, 2024, 11.10 PM IST
Diageo India announces equal parental leave for all employeesThe policy is part of the company's commitment to build a diverse and inclusive workplace culture and also to fulfil its ambition of suppor...
02 Aug, 2021, 07.42 PM IST
ET Women's Forum: One-year parental leave key for gender equality in labour market, says Marianne HagenHagen is Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs in Norway, which is considered to be a gender-equal country.
08 Feb, 2019, 09.20 AM IST