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Quote of the day by Florence Nightingale: 'Women never have a half-hour in all their lives that they can call their own' — Life lessons on personal freedom, invisible labour, rest and why the fear of offending others keeps women from claiming time for themselvesFlorence Nightingale wrote in her 1852 essay Cassandra that women never have a half-hour in their lives they can call their own without fea...12 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST- Raised by a single mother, supported by her husband. How a Bengaluru woman found independence as an auto driver. Now, she teaches women to drive for free.Bengaluru woman Jancy BV battled family difficulties and financial challenges before finding her footing as an auto-rickshaw driver. Her hu...12 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- From welfare facilities to working conditions: What manufacturing employees are entitled to under new labour code rulesEmployees working in manufacturing sector can clarity on what benefits they are entitled to and what their employer must provide, under new...12 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
- HC orders father, govt to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to two Bhatia sisters who converted to Islam, says they are free to live with anyoneThe Allahabad High Court has ordered the father of two adult sisters and the Uttar Pradesh government to jointly pay Rs 25 lakh compensatio...11 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
- Parliament Watch: National child survey, Bankers' Evidence Bill and NPS updateA national child survey is underway to detail informal sector workers and street children. The Rajya Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evid...11 Aug, 2026, 01.35 AM IST
- Halisahar Visit: Mud and bricks hurled at car, alleges Mamata BanerjeeMamata Banerjee's vehicle faced an alleged attack with mud and slippers in Halisahar. She was visiting to meet the family of a Trinamool wo...10 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- Women's public role shrink in China as official rhetoric shift towards family, children: StudyChinese state media increasingly emphasises women's domestic roles, a shift from earlier public sphere portrayals. This change coincides wi...09 Aug, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
- Shiromani Akali Dal supports Women's Reservation Bill, demands immediate implementation: SAD chiefShiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal demanded the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill. He cited Sikh Gurus' t...08 Aug, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Jemimah Rodrigues ruled out of The Hundred with hamstring injury; Participation in Asia Cup doubtedIndian batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of The Hundred due to a hamstring injury. She was a key performer for Southern Brave, sc...08 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- SC judge flags deepfakes, cyberstalking as new threats to womenJustice B V Nagarathna urged immediate legal aid for women after incidents. She highlighted recent Karnataka amendments that limit the High...08 Aug, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Looms of Ladakh rejects irregularity charges, says Pashmina cooperative acted within lawLooms of Ladakh Women Cooperative Ltd denies registration and functioning irregularities. The cooperative asserts its decade-long work foll...07 Aug, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- Gold alone isn't enough for your daughter’s Streedhan. Wealth manager Aarti Gupta explains whyWealth manager Aarti Gupta urged women to diversify beyond physical gold by building goal-based, multi-asset portfolios with SIPs, index fu...07 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
- Government puts in place framework to tackle online child sexual abuseIndia's government has established a coordinated framework to combat online child abuse. The 'Sahyog' portal expedites content removal requ...05 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- Meta officials meet MeitY Secy S Krishnan, explain reason for erroneous takedown of PM's videoMeta officials met with India's IT Ministry secretary regarding a video takedown. The parliamentary committee demanded an apology from Meta...05 Aug, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- Supreme Court brings live-in relationships under Section 498A anti-cruelty lawIn a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has granted women in marriage-like live-in relationships the right to seek protection under Secti...04 Aug, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
- Wrestlers will file appeal against decision to acquit Brij Bhushan: Vinesh PhogatVinesh Phogat announced wrestlers will appeal Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh's acquittal. A Delhi court cleared the former WFI chief and Vinod T...03 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
- Should multiple marriages be banned among muslims, asks SCThe Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a PIL challenging Muslim polygamy. This petition argues the practice violates fundame...01 Aug, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
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