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PIONEERING WOMEN ENGINEERS IN INDIA
Married at 15, widowed at 18 with a baby: She became India's first female engineer in 1943, defying all oddsMarried at 15 and widowed at 18 with a young daughter, A Lalitha refused to let social expectations decide her future. With her father’s su...- In 1898, a Stanford geology student married a young mining engineer and began a life of travel. 30 years later, she became America's First LadyLou Henry Hoover’s journey to the White House was far from ordinary. After becoming the first woman to graduate from Stanford University wi...
- Girls just wanna have fun: The rise of women-only communitiesWomen in India are actively reclaiming leisure time through various initiatives. New communities are forming around hobbies, sports, and so...
- BJP, RSS want to 'cage' women: Rahul Gandhi to students in PuneRahul Gandhi criticized the Manusmriti and the patriarchal system in India. He urged women to believe in themselves and stand up for their ...
- Manipur honours Mirabai Chanu, Glasgow Commonwealth Games medallistsManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh honored Commonwealth Games athletes. He also distributed appointment letters to National Game...
- India eye women's hockey World Cup semifinal berth in clash against AustraliaIndia's women's hockey team plays Australia in a crucial World Cup match on Sunday. A win against Australia will secure India a spot in the...
- In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine laying the foundation for the industrial revolution: How Thomas Newcomen's invention changed the world?In 1712, an English inventor and ironmonger invented the first atmospheric engine, creating a machine that used steam and atmospheric press...
- Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar favours 543 LS seats, women's quota within old capKarnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to retain the 1971 census for delimitation. He also requested mai...
- In 1850, a widowed mother moved to Colorado and claimed a homestead. 15 years later, she was helping build one of the state's first communities where women could voteAdeline Hornbek, a Massachusetts native, became a successful Colorado rancher. She faced significant loss, including her husband and a deva...
- Shiprocket stock jumps post debut; ETSA 2026 Woman Ahead, Social Enterprise nomineesShiprocket shares extended their strong listing-day gains with a 6% jump on Thursday. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
- Delimitation: Shivakumar favours Lok Sabha strength at 543 seats, women’s quota within this capKarnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to retain the 1971 Census for delimitation. He also requested keepi...
- Cognizant hires 489 B-school graduates, over 37% from non-STEM backgroundsCognizant has hired 489 graduates from 58 B-schools across 37 cities, with over 37% coming from non-STEM backgrounds and more than 42% bein...
- Behari Lal Engineering shares rally 14% after stellar debut. What are brokerages saying?Behari Lal Engineering shares surged 14% after making a strong market debut, listing at a 63% premium to the IPO price. Brokerages remain p...
- India thrash South Africa 6-1 to register biggest-ever FIH Women's Hockey World Cup winIndia secured a dominant 6-1 victory over South Africa in the Hockey World Cup. This commanding performance marked India's largest-ever win...
- ISS to host first spacewalk by FrenchwomanSophie Adenot is set to become the first French female astronaut to venture outside the International Space Station for a spacewalk on Tues...
- Bridging the skills gap: How rural youth can power India’s MSME growth storyIndia’s next MSME growth wave could come from the country’s vast rural talent pool—but only if skilling moves beyond certificates to genuin...
- India celebrates 80th Independence Day: PM Modi lists 'Saptadhara' plan for Viksit BharatPrime Minister Modi unveiled a seven-pronged framework for India's developed nation status. This Saptadhara plan focuses on manufacturing, ...
- India's engineering services exports surge nearly eightfold to USD 13.8 billion in a decade: NITI AayogIndia's engineering services exports have experienced impressive growth, climbing to USD 13.77 billion in 2024-25, showcasing a dramatic in...
- Martyrs, women and underground rebels: How Ahmedabad played key role in India's freedom struggleAhmedabad significantly contributed to India's freedom struggle during the Quit India Movement. Students Umakant Kadia and Vinod Kinariwala...
- Madhavan reveals he is still a romantic: ‘Just because you are 55…’In an interview, the actor, who rose to stardom doing films such as Alaipayuthey, Minnale, etc., said that he is still willing to do a roma...
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