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‘Alpha Male’ Corporate Culture Sparks Backlash from Women in Business

March 24, 2025   A growing trend of aggressive corporate leadership, led by figures such as Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos, is drawing criticism from women in the workforce. As large companies cut diversity programs, enforce return-to-office policies, and push a more ruthless work culture, many women in business see this as a

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Business Leaders Take on Endurance Challenges to Support Women’s Causes

March 24, 2025   Several business executives are stepping out of their corporate comfort zones to engage in extreme endurance challenges, raising funds for women’s health and education initiatives. Pauline Paterson, the owner of Dr Paw Paw lip balms, recently participated in a grueling six-day, 1,000-kilometer rickshaw rally across India. Her goal? To raise £350,000

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Gang-Rape Survivor Becomes Advocate for Sexual Violence Awareness in India

March 24, 2025   A young survivor of gang rape in India has transformed her trauma into a mission for justice and awareness, challenging the stigma surrounding sexual violence in her community. Kiran, now 21, was just 13 when she was brutally assaulted by three men in her village in northeast India. Despite initial backlash

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Tragic Loss: Hemali Patel’s Life Cut Short in Vadodara Car Crash

In a heart-wrenching incident that has left the community in mourning, 35-year-old Hemali Patel lost her life in a tragic car accident late Wednesday night. Hemali, a devoted wife and mother, had stepped out with her husband, Purav Patel, and their young daughter to purchase colors for the upcoming Holi festival—a celebration they had been

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59-Year-Old Indian Woman, Vasanthi Cheruveettil, Reaches Everest Base Camp, Defying Age Barriers

Kathmandu, March 23, 2025 In an inspiring feat of endurance and determination, 59-year-old Vasanthi Cheruveettil from India has successfully reached the Everest Base Camp (EBC), proving that age is no barrier to adventure. Vasanthi, a passionate trekker and fitness enthusiast, embarked on the grueling journey to the base of the world’s highest peak, which sits

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Understanding the Criticism Faced by Dhanashree Verma Over Alimony: A Perspective on Women’s Rights

In recent times, Dhanashree Verma, a renowned choreographer and social media influencer, has been at the center of public discourse due to her divorce from Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal. The couple, who married in December 2020, officially parted ways in March 2025, with Chahal agreeing to pay an alimony of ₹4.75 crore as part of

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Sunita Williams’ Return Sparks Celebrations in Gujarat

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth after an extended space mission, prompting celebrations in her ancestral village, Jhulasan, Gujarat. Known for her record-breaking space missions, Williams’ return has once again inspired India, particularly young women pursuing careers in STEM. Williams was part of NASA’s Boeing Starliner mission, a crucial step in future

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Santosh’: A Bold Cinematic Take on Indian Womanhood

Filmmaker Sandhya Suri’s debut film, Santosh, has made international headlines for its raw and powerful depiction of a female police officer navigating India’s caste and gender hierarchies. Premiering at Cannes 2024, the film tells the story of a woman who struggles to uphold justice while facing corruption, misogyny, and caste-based discrimination in the police force.

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5 High-Paying Career Options for Women in India to Achieve Economic Independence

Economic independence is a crucial step toward women’s empowerment. Financial stability not only boosts confidence but also gives women the freedom to make their own choices. With the evolving job market, several career paths now offer women lucrative salaries, stability, and growth opportunities. Here are five career options that can make women economically powerful in

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