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Game changers: Women in Manipur, Ladakh and Maharashtra rewrite the playbook

How some grassroots women collectives in India are using sports as a tool for empowerment, ‘kicking’ and ‘striking’ their way…

April 19, 2025 22:13 IST

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Why corporate gains alone aren’t enough for true gender equality

Despite these promising advances driven by proactive government and institutional initiatives, true gender equality remains an unfulfilled promise.

Updated: April 10, 2025 10:57 IST

Here’s how brands are making noise this Women’s Day—without the clichés.

The silent exclusion: Reclaiming visibility and influence at workplace

Actionable strategies like building allies can help women leaders overcome persistent biases.

March 8, 2025 03:00 IST

In the U.S., newly elected President Donald Trump’s stance on gender identity has shockingly turned the tide against diversity, equality and inclusivity

Brands, politics, and pride: Trump’s gender ideology reshapes corporate DEI

Meta and Google pulled out of sponsoring the 2025 Sydney Mardi Gras, one of the world’s largest LGBTQIA+ pride events,…

February 21, 2025 15:27 IST

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The gender digital divide

How girls and boys differ in their access to internet, devices.

February 9, 2025 03:30 IST

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Godrej Industries, Keshav Suri Foundation, Radhika Piramal launch Pride Fund

With an initial outlay of Rs 2 crore annually for 3 years, the fund will support eight queer-led NGOs working…

February 5, 2025 14:36 IST

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Gender gaps persist

Women’s access to paid work can only improve when the economy is creating adequate jobs.

December 26, 2024 04:15 IST

Charting the course to progress in gender equality and challenges in India’s pursuit of a Viksit Bharat

Despite historical contributions by women like Kamini Roy and Gauri Devi, achieving gender parity in India remains complex, requiring deep-rooted…

August 26, 2024 14:53 IST

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Breaking barriers: India’s journey towards gender pay equity

Factors such as career breaks for family responsibilities, workplace discrimination, and the lack of flexibility in work hours persist as…

June 16, 2024 14:57 IST

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Breaking the glass ceiling: Strategies for creating inclusive leadership opportunities for women

Gender diversity is not just a matter of fairness; it is also a critical economic and business imperative. A 2020…

June 14, 2024 11:12 IST

From protests to patient reflections: Sustained action needed to end gender-based violence

We need to realise there will be no quick fix. Harsh punishments do not work, accountability works, reflection works, and…

Updated: August 23, 2024 22:41 IST

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31% women in tech considering leaving jobs over next 12 months due to poor management, no training, better pay, says Skillsoft

Nearly a third (31 per cent) of women in the technology industry are considering leaving their organisation over the next…

April 10, 2024 10:47 IST

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From disparity to parity

India’s private healthcare sector has a glaring blind spot. Despite a strong presence overall, women hold a mere 18% of…

Updated: March 19, 2024 11:15 IST

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Human Development Index 2022: India shows ‘remarkable progress’ in human development, ranks 134 out of 193 countries – Details here

Notably, India’s Gender Inequality Index value of 0.437 is better than global and South Asian averages, signaling commendable progress in…

March 14, 2024 18:07 IST

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Breaking barriers: Navigating gender equality through life skills training in India

The National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 strongly reflect this intent in all policy…

Updated: December 16, 2023 23:44 IST

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A man’s world is not enough to thrive, says industry worried over gender inequality

According to the report by the Nobel Committee, women are severely underrepresented in the global labour market: around 50 per…

October 10, 2023 15:41 IST

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Why the Nobel for gender study is a wake-up call

The World Bank gender data portal points to labour force participation rate among females at just about 24 per cent…

October 10, 2023 15:23 IST

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Bridging the gender pay gap: Strategies for workplace equality

Companies that champion equal pay and opportunities for women tend to be more innovative, competitive, and sustainable.

October 10, 2023 11:54 IST

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Ajit Pawar phone call row: NCP MLC seeks background verification of IPS officer

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s phone call to IPS officer Anjana Krishna caused controversy as his party MLC questioned her credentials. Pawar later apologized and expressed support for the police. NCP MLC Amol Mitkari also apologized for his tweet against the officer. The incident occurred during a dispute over illegal soil excavation, with Pawar allegedly threatening the officer.

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