Page 9 - Latest Updates on International Women's Day
Nothing brand new as companies pitch Women's Day marketing campaign
Special shows, freebies, discounts, and ads espousing empowerment, but is there more that brands can do for women?
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Only 9% women and 11% men feel safe to use public transport, finds survey
Nearly 35 per cent men and women feel that public transport is safe except at night, says a survey conducted by Ola
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In real estate, it pays to put women on the board, shows study
While the average representation of women on REIT boards rose to 15.5 percent from 8 per cent in the past decade, that still trails the 22 per cent average for the S&P 500, according to the study
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Women's Day 2018: How firms support employees through parenthood journey
Companies now deciding to support employees throughout the parenthood journey - in turn, ensures that fellow women have a better experience at the workplace
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International Women's Day 2018: How 5 richest Indian women made their money
Savitri Jindal is the richest Indian woman and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the wealthiest female entrepreneur of the country
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Pay gap ensures women cricketers don't receive support men take for granted
On this Women's Day, the incomplete tale of Hamida Banu's life and Dutee Chand's continuing struggle should motivate us to recover, cherish and protect the histories of women in Indian sport.
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Are brand campaigns more tactical than strategic about Women's Day?
Brands continue to be tactical, not strategic; fall prey to stereotypes in their efforts to align with the cause of women around Women's Day say experts
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Women's Day: AI, SpiceJet, Vistara to fly with all-female crew today
SpiceJet to operate three special flights with all women cockpit and cabin crew on the occasion of International Women's Day
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Putin praises 'feminine traits' of female bosses ahead of Women's Day
Russia's last female leader was Catherine the Great, who died in 1796
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Indian women earn 20% less than men; wage gap rises with experience: Report
While men with 0-2 years of experience earned 7.8% higher median wages than women, men with 6-10 years of experience earned 15.3% more
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Unfollow those who threaten and abuse women: Arvind Kejriwal to Modi
The AAP had attacked Modi for 'following' those on Twitter, who allegedly abused women
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Men find it difficult to accept a lady boss: US women diplomants
They underlined that safety and security are most important issues for women
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Women get discounts on term plans, critical illness
Specific covers in health insurance policies give more benefits to women
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BSE, NSE, Nasdaq to dedicate ringing bell ceremonies to gender equality
The move is an initiative of Sustainable Stock Exchanges
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Unfortunate that Delhi cabinet has no woman: Shiela Dikshit
She was speaking at an event organised by the Press Club of India here to mark International Women's Day
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Congress MP rides on Harley to Parliament on Women's Day
She rode around the Parliament complex to make a statement on Women's Day
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Women's Day: 5 key lessons about women and work in India
Despite the increasing number of women pursuing secondary and post-secondary education, India's women keep dropping out out of the labour force
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Women's Day: Is 4.5% of budget on plans for women enough?
The Budget 2016 allocation of Rs 90,624.76 crore, or 4.5% of GDP, is lower than 5% a decade ago in 2006 when gender-responsive budgeting was first started
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Centre's efforts towards developing women 'unwavering': PM Modi
March 8 is celebrated as International Women's Day, a global event aimed at inspiring women
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