Page 6 - Latest Updates on International Women's Day
Burger King UK division under fire for 'Women belong in kitchen' tweet
Fast-food chain Burger King's United Kingdom division sparked an outcry on Monday as critics accused the brand of using a sexist trope as a clickbait
 "Burger King UK division under fire for 'Women belong in kitchen' tweet")
Women across world played role of saviours during Covid pandemic: Vardhan
India has been home to women leaders over the centuries, be it in the field of polity or religion, education or business, he said
 "Women across world played role of saviours during Covid pandemic: Vardhan")
On Women's Day, LS Speaker meets women MPs, journos; lauds their role
The event was also attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani
 "On Women's Day, LS Speaker meets women MPs, journos; lauds their role")
Women deployed aboard Indian Navy warships for first time in 24 years
The navy had last deployed women on Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jyoti in 1997, the senior Navy officials said
 "Women deployed aboard Indian Navy warships for first time in 24 years")
International Women's Day: Over 8k Mumbai women given Covid-19 vaccine
On the occasion of International Women's Day on Monday, over 8,000 women were given COVID-19 vaccine at five centres in Mumbai, civic officials said
 "International Women's Day: Over 8k Mumbai women given Covid-19 vaccine")
Women's Day: Civil rights groups call for equality, life sans violence
On International Women's Day, civil rights organisations called for gender equality, violence-free life and renewed pledge to invest in women's leadership building in the post-pandemic world.
 "Women's Day: Civil rights groups call for equality, life sans violence")
International Women's Day: Mithali Raj shares picture with her 'idol'
On the occasion of International Women's Day, India women's ODI skipper Mithali Raj dedicated a heartfelt post to her mother, her 'biggest inspiration', on Monday
 "International Women's Day: Mithali Raj shares picture with her 'idol'")
Women still prefer cash transactions followed by AadhaarPay: Survey
A majority of women still prefer doing cash transactions followed by AadhaarPay, according to a survey.
 "Women still prefer cash transactions followed by AadhaarPay: Survey")
Subtle discrimination against women shouldn't be encouraged in language: FM
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also took the initiative to celebrate women and their achievements on the occasion of International Women's Day
 "Subtle discrimination against women shouldn't be encouraged in language: FM")
We have highest respect for women, says Supreme Court
The top court said the reputation of the judiciary is in the hands of its lawyers, the 'Bar'
 "We have highest respect for women, says Supreme Court")
Google announces $25 mn grant for women, several other initiatives
The grant will be provided under Google's charitable arm Google.org as an Impact Challenge for Women and Girls
 "Google announces $25 mn grant for women, several other initiatives")
Sundar Pichai pledges $25 million to empower women in India and globally
In a bid to support the economic empowerment of women in India, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday announced $25 million in grants to non-profits and social enterprises in India and around the world
 "Sundar Pichai pledges $25 million to empower women in India and globally")
Women's T20 Champions Cup to be played in 2027 and 2031, ICC says
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the expansion of women's cricket events post the 2023 cycle
 "Women's T20 Champions Cup to be played in 2027 and 2031, ICC says")
International Women's Day: Women in UP get priority for Covid-19 jab
To mark the International Women's Day on Monday, the state health department of the Uttar Pradesh government is planning to prioritise women for its vaccination drive against Covid-19
 "International Women's Day: Women in UP get priority for Covid-19 jab")
Women capable of making history: Rahul Gandhi on International Women's Day
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day and said women are capable of creating history and future with formidable grace
 "Women capable of making history: Rahul Gandhi on International Women's Day")
Let us collectively resolve to promote gender justice: President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind extended his greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day and urged all people to take a resolve to promote gender justice and eliminate gender inequality.
 "Let us collectively resolve to promote gender justice: President Kovind")
India takes pride in accomplishments of women, says PM Modi on Women's Day
On the occasion of International Women's Day, PM Modi said it is his government's honour to be getting the opportunity to work towards furthering women empowerment across a wide range of sectors
 "India takes pride in accomplishments of women, says PM Modi on Women's Day")
Time for women to play a proactive role in managing their family's finances
March 8 will be celebrated as International Women's Day. On this occasion, we've got three highly accomplished women from the corporate world to offer advice to their younger counterparts
 "Time for women to play a proactive role in managing their family's finances")
In pictures: 11 women who were the 'firsts' in their field in 2021
International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8. Here's a list of 11 women who were the 'firsts' in their field in recent months
 "In pictures: 11 women who were the 'firsts' in their field in 2021")
PM Modi's social media initiative introducing 'superwomen' earns praise
With hashtag 'SheInspiresUs' trending, many lauded the stories of the women as "inspirational" and thanked the prime minister for introducing the "superwomen" to the people
 "PM Modi's social media initiative introducing 'superwomen' earns praise")
