'I gave birth in the street': Conflict makes childbirth risky in parts of AfricaMothers in the Central African Republic face dire circumstances. Moreover, aid cuts have closed vital health services, forcing women to giv...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
German Proverb of the Day: ‘A man may stand tall like a mountain, but a woman shapes the world like a…’ The ancient sayings reveal why women who stay calm under pressure often leave the deepest impactProverb of the Day: German proverbs often highlight discipline, resilience and practicality. Many traditional sayings emphasize patience an...
26 May, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Kailash Satyarthi: ‘For centuries, we were taught that anger is bad...’ - What the Nobel laureate understood about turning frustration into social changeQuote of the Day by Kailash Satyarthi challenges the notion that anger is always destructive. He advocates for transforming anger stemming ...
23 May, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
African Proverb of the Day: ‘A man proves his strength by how much he can carry, but a woman reveals her…’ Ancient saying that explains why men build walls but women create futuresThe proverb of the day offers a powerful message that strength is not only measured by how much pressure people can endure, but also by how...
22 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
African Proverb of the Day: You strike a woman, you strike a rock — Life lessons on emotional strength, social behavior and sacrificeThe African Proverb “You strike a woman, you strike a rock,” highlights the deep cultural wisdom surrounding women’s strength, resilience, ...
08 May, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Quote of the day by Helen Keller: “Your success and happiness lie in you. External conditions are the accidents of life. The great enduring realities are…” Life lesson on success and happiness: the power that was always yoursHelen Keller quote on success and happiness: The woman who could not see the world proved that the world you cannot see is the only one tha...
05 May, 2026, 08.14 AM IST
India’s demographic dividend at risk as jobs, skills gap persistIndia’s demographic advantage—with over 65% of its population under 35—faces growing pressure due to weak job creation, skill gaps and risi...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
India’s gig economy boom must start working for the women behind itFemale gig workers face challenges like limited mobility and financial access. Initiatives providing affordable asset finance and tailored ...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Saudi Arabia’s overall unemployment falls to just 2.8 per cent, with women leading the chargeSaudi Arabia's unemployment rate hit a record low of 6.3 per cent in Q1 2025, it is driven by increased participation of women in the workf...
29 Jun, 2025, 10.16 PM IST
India launches pilot project for skills training of girls to boost their presence in labour forceIndia launches door-to-door mobilisation drive to train 3,800 adolescent girls in 27 districts across 19 states in skills like IT and hospi...
31 Dec, 2024, 12.26 AM IST
Bringing more women to labour force key to achieving $30 tn GDP target: ReportA tailored entrepreneurial model for rural women and targeted urban job readiness initiatives could integrate 145 million 'missing women' i...
24 Oct, 2024, 12.26 PM IST
Is marriage killing women's careers? World Bank report shows many South Asians pay 'marriage penalty'A World Bank report shows that in South Asia, women face a 'marriage penalty' and a 'child penalty,' leading to decreased labor participati...
16 Oct, 2024, 11.44 AM IST
How apprenticeships can serve as a vital vehicle to address low women labor participation in IndiaIndia's apprenticeships signal shifting gender attitudes, with progress in compensation parity and inclusivity efforts. Addressing systemic...
27 Mar, 2024, 11.49 AM IST
Women an important piece to achieve 8% growth: Barclays studyIndia needs women to account for more than half of the new jobs created by 2030 in order to achieve an 8% growth rate, according to a study...
25 Oct, 2023, 05.52 PM IST
UN investigator: Contemporary slavery extensive and in ChinaHuman Rights Council Special Rapporteur Tomoya Obokat adds that traditional enslavement, especially of minorities, is found in Mauritania, ...
18 Aug, 2022, 06.32 AM IST
Robust American employment growth expected in March, jobs deficit remains largeThe Labor Department's closely watched employment report on Friday is also expected to show people, mostly women, wading back into the labo...
02 Apr, 2021, 09.49 AM IST
India’s rising wealth has a downside: Fewer women are workingFewer women are now entering the labor force. That's putting at risk the nation's much-vaunted demographic dividend.
20 Apr, 2017, 05.43 PM IST