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 […]
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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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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Italian photographer Chantal Pinzi’s photography project Shred the Patriarchy sheds light on the rebellious spirit of female skateboarders, particularly those from Morocco and rural India. The project challenges gender norms and highlights how skateboarding is becoming a tool of empowerment for young girls in male-dominated societies. Pinzi, a documentary photographer, embarked on this project
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Juba, March 17, 2025 A new WhatsApp-based chatbot is providing a lifeline for survivors of sexual violence in South Sudan, a country grappling with one of the highest rates of gender-based violence in the world. Developed by IsraAID, an Israel-based humanitarian organization, the chatbot offers survivors a confidential and accessible way to report abuse, seek
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Abuja, March 17, 2025 A political storm has erupted in Nigeria after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of sexual harassment, a claim that has sparked outrage and renewed conversations about women’s safety in politics. The fallout from her allegations has led to her six-month suspension from the Senate, a move that has
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New Delhi, March 17, 2025 Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna has advocated for a significant increase in female representation among government law officers, urging that at least 30% of legal positions representing the Union and state governments be held by women. She made this statement while speaking at a legal conference in New Delhi, emphasizing
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Damascus, March 16, 2025 Sectarian violence in Syria has escalated in recent months, raising fears about the future of women’s rights under the leadership of Ahmed al-Sharaa. The conflict, which has already resulted in over 800 deaths, has sparked concerns that the government’s promises of inclusion and progressivism may not extend to women’s freedoms.
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Sydney, March 16, 2025 A growing number of older women in New South Wales (NSW) are facing homelessness, with statistics showing a sharp rise in recent years. Many women over the age of 55 are struggling to find stable housing due to financial insecurity, low superannuation balances, and the aftermath of domestic violence or health
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Date: March 12, 2025 Location: Victoria, Australia A new wave of Indian-Australian women entrepreneurs and professionals are making a significant mark in Victoria’s business sector, excelling across industries such as technology, finance, fashion, and media. Their achievements are not only challenging stereotypes but also promoting diversity and inclusion in Australia’s corporate world. Among the standout
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