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From night shifts to equal pay: What India’s new Labour Codes mean for women employees

The rollout replaces 29 existing Central labour laws, merging them into four streamlined codes, a move the Centre has described…

Updated: November 21, 2025 19:39 IST

Slow pace of progress, AI displacement: Decoding trends behind India’s downfall in global gender gap rankings?

Despite notable improvements in the category of educational attainment, which included a substantial increase in female enrollments in schools and…

Updated: November 17, 2025 15:20 IST

Chandigarh issues new safety guidelines for companies; no woman to travel alone at night

Chandigarh issues night-shift transport safety rules for companies; GPS must in cabs, guards to accompany women employees

The order will take effect from midnight on November 10 and remain in force for 60 days, up to January…

November 10, 2025 18:52 IST

Promise and precarity

Need for urgent overhaul, backed by legal recognition, social protection and active governance.

Updated: November 5, 2025 10:23 IST

Struggling with PCOS? 5 nutrition habits that actually work for working women

Managing PCOS can be challenging, especially for women juggling busy schedules. The condition affects hormones, weight, and metabolism, but awareness…

September 26, 2025 09:50 IST

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Women and freshers lead India’s workforce surge in Q1: Report

India’s job market surged 30% YoY in Q1 2025, led by women and freshers, as per Apna’s latest report. Applications…

May 5, 2025 20:23 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

Fostering gender-inclusive workplaces isn’t merely a matter of fairness; it offers organisations a competitive advantage

International Women’s Day: Women leaders unveil the roadmap to gender equality at workplaces

Despite progress, women’s representation in leadership roles in India remains low. On International Women’s Day, women leaders share insights on…

March 8, 2025 11:44 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

Gender pay gap, tech, technology, GCCs, IT, global capability centres, tech sector

Gender pay gap persists in tech industry

The report highlights that 70% of women still perceive career growth opportunities as limited due to persistent structural barriers.

March 7, 2025 22:13 IST

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Fourfold jump in women’s share in corporate boards since 2013

The report shows that women independent directors are seven years younger than their male counterparts on an average while non-independent…

March 7, 2025 21:43 IST

Financial empowerment remains a key outcome, with 61% of respondents noting an improved standard of living for their families, while 54% reported increased financial confidence.

Women-led businesses are changing the game—98% say they have boosted family’s financial well-being

The survey, which analysed responses from over 3,000 women business owners, found that 70% started their businesses out of self-motivation…

March 5, 2025 17:21 IST

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Trade needs a gendered perspective

It would enhance female workforce participation and welfare gains from trade; also need to build export capacities of nearly 1.24…

February 28, 2025 04:30 IST

Record job applications show women and youth driving employment boom, says ‘India at Work 2024’ report

According to the ‘’India at Work 2024 Report’’ by Apna.com, the year saw a staggering 7 crore job applications, marking…

Updated: December 25, 2024 15:58 IST

India’s agri-tech revolution is leaving women farmers behind

Existing disparities in rural India prevent women farmers from making the most of tech advancements. We need focused interventions to…

March 17, 2024 14:46 IST

women's participation in the workforce declined from approximately 36% in 2021.

Benchmarking women in manufacturing: Driving diversity and progress

Recent studies highlight a duality of advancement and challenges regarding female labour force participation rates within the manufacturing sector which…

March 8, 2024 20:45 IST

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