In a remarkable stride towards gender equality in education, women’s enrolment in Indian universities saw a significant 26% rise in 2024, far outpacing the 3.6% growth recorded among male students, according to recent government data. This surge reflects a growing momentum in bridging the gender gap in higher education and signals a broader transformation in […]
Actress Chrissy Metz, renowned for her role in This Is Us, captivated attendees at Variety’s Power of Women event in Nashville by revealing her remarkable 100-pound weight loss. The 44-year-old star graced the event in a vibrant pastel dress paired with white cowboy boots, exuding confidence and joy. Metz’s transformation is the result of
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Chandigarh | April 22, 2025 A growing chorus of academics, human rights activists, and civil society leaders has urged the Punjab Chief Minister to take immediate action against police personnel accused of torturing women farm activists and teachers. The women, affiliated with the BKU (Ekta Ugrahan) farmers’ union, were reportedly targeted during their support
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In a proud and inspiring moment for India, Shakti Dubey, a young woman from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has secured All India Rank 1 in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2024, one of the most prestigious and competitive exams in the country. What makes her achievement even more remarkable is that it
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In a significant move to enhance public amenities for women, the Maharashtra Lokayukta, Justice (Retired) V. M. Kanade, has directed the demolition of outdated toilet facilities and the construction of modern, inclusive amenities at Mumbai’s Oval and Cross Maidans. This decision follows a suo motu cognizance taken in September 2024, prompted by reports highlighting the
The Government of India has appointed Poonam Gupta, Director General of the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), as the Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a three-year term. This appointment fills the vacancy left by Michael Patra, who completed his tenure in January 2025. Gupta brings extensive experience from
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India has initiated an ambitious campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by training tens of thousands of doctors to promote and administer the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. This initiative addresses the significant burden of cervical cancer in the country, which accounts for one in five cases globally, with a woman dying from the disease every eight
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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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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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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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