Women

At the current rate of growth, equal rights and opportunities for women will not be achieved for another 171 years, UN Women report says

AMD India's Jaya Jagadish urges industry leaders to measure progress not only by hiring women but also by developing, promoting and empowering them to lead

UN Women consultation shifts focus from protection to equal access and agency

Rural women continue to spend nearly 286 minutes per day on household chores and caregiving - almost seven times more than men

Supreme Court asks Delhi bar associations to jointly devise a structured, institutionalised mechanism for women's representation ahead of the 2027 bar elections

Readers can expect discussions ranging from the influencer economy, deepfakes to AI girlfriends, algorithmic desire, & the male loneliness epidemic - all packaged as witty letters to a faceless man

UNDP India chief Angela Lusigi says reducing women's unpaid care burden through affordable childcare is key to boosting workforce participation and improving access to skilling

A million women lose access to critical support in crisis-hit regions, according to the UN Women

Organisation highlights bias, digital violence and lack of representation ahead of two global conferences

AI is rapidly evolving into a mainstream workforce capability, with non-technical professionals and learners from Tier-II cities driving adoption, career growth and salary gains

Shine Jacob profiles TVK's youngest minister, handling the high-profile industries portfolio

Women below 35 have emerged as the largest group of female mutual fund investors, reflecting rising financial participation and growing SIP adoption

Customised term insurance plans can help women secure their family's financial future while offering protection, flexibility and long-term financial stability for dependents

Although India is making progress in bringing women entrepreneurs into the formal credit system, most women still lack access to advanced financing like working capital and secured loans.

Experts unpack how hormonal changes, stress, and mood disorders interact to influence appetite, cravings, and emotional eating behaviours in women

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought to calm concerns over the upcoming delimitation exercise, assuring the Lok Sabha that “no injustice” will be done to any state.

Unlike the 1970s, the 2026 oil shock may trigger faster shifts to renewables and new global demand patterns, reshaping long-term economic outcomes

A heated debate took place between home minister Amit Shah and Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday as a special Parliament session was held to discuss Constitution Bill,

Business Standard analyses data to show how businesses have fallen short in enforcing the legal guidelines effectively over the years

Women remain underrepresented in India's deeptech sector, with limited entry-level hiring and slower career progression despite steady job-seeking activity, an Indeed report shows