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Women-led technology startups struggle to overcome funding winter

Women VCs, including Jahagirdar and Chaturvedi, believe that more women investors can make the fundraising process less intimidating for women founders

More women take the driver's seat: 46% of used car buyers are female

Hatchbacks remain the most popular choice among women in the pre-owned market, with 60 per cent of buyers opting for automatic variants for ease of driving, indicates a Spinny report

On Women's Day, PM Modi to hand over his social media account to women

PM Modi stressed that the govt's aim is to provide nutrition to every family of the country in order to fight battles against malnutrition and anemia

One-third of women's investments go to children and retirement, data shows

The percentage of women purchasing term insurance has risen to 18% in the current financial year

Women's Day 2025 special: Key government schemes driving women empowerment

PM Modi will attend the Lakhpati Didi program in a Gujarat district on International Women's Day. In light of this, let's list some Indian govt schemes that have been crucial for women empowerment

DLF, Doms, KPIT: 5 stocks ideas to gift your beloved this Women's Day

Here's a trading guide for 5 stock investment ideas that can potentially generate up to 21 per cent wealth basis on technical analysis.

International Women's Day gifts 2025: Gift ideas for women who inspire you

International Women's Day, which honors and recognises the contributions of women, is approaching on March 8. It is also a chance to appreciate and cherish the most significant women in your life

International Women's Day: Centre, states unveil women-focused schemes

The Delhi government is slated to flag off Mahila Samriddhi Yojana while the Maharashtra Assembly will hold a day long special discussion on women's issues on Saturday to mark IWD

Stress, stigma, and struggles: India's women battle a mental health crisis

One in two women report experiencing chronic stress due to work-life imbalance, financial pressures, and societal expectations, revealed a report exposing the mental health crisis facing Indian women

Women's Day 2025: Menstrual leave push redefines workplace priorities

A recent report has revealed that 44 per cent of women fear work-life imbalance, particularly those with 5-10 years of experience managing both professional and personal responsibilities

Govt to celebrate Women's Day with 'Viksit Bharat with Nari Shakti' theme

Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Annapurna Devi on Thursday announced the government will celebrate International Women's Day on March 8 as a national event with the theme 'Viksit Bharat with Nari Shakti'. A national consultation will be held in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhawan here on March 8, Devi said in a video message. In a statement, the WCD Ministry stressed the significance of International Women's Day as a global occasion to recognise women's achievements across national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political boundaries. "The government will celebrate International Women's Day on March 8 as a national event on the theme of Developed India with Nari Shakti which would be graced by the President," Devi said. The statement said 2025 holds special importance as it marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark document that has transformed the global women's rights agenda. "The ...

Women swipe right on safety, respect & real love this Women's Day

Women are ditching outdated norms and fairy-tale cliches for relationships on their own terms

International Women's Day 2025: Top 5 films that everyone should watch

Let us take a moment to honor the stories of women who have inspired people throughout the world and cleared the path for future generations as we celebrate International Women's Day on March 8

Women's Day 2025: Theme, history, significance and all you need to know

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on Mar 8 globally. The day honors women's contributions in a variety of sectors and increases awareness of gender equality

Women's day: PM Modi announces Rs 100 cut in price of cooking gas cylinders

Price of domestic LPG cylinder to be Rs. 803 in Delhi

International Women's Day: Hope of a better life eludes ASHA, site workers

Pay disparity, absence of social security or support system remain dominant themes

Watched 'Article 370', film shows complexity of problem: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said he has watched the film 'Article 370' with his family at a theatre here, and said the movie shows the "complexity" of the "problem" as well as the "challenging solution". "Today I went to a cinema hall in Delhi with my family and watched the movie 'Article 370'. I heard praise for this film from many people. The film is inspired by true events and presents the events of the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir in a very effective manner," Singh said in a post on X in Hindi. "This film shows how complex this problem was and how challenging the solution was and it also presents a good example of women empowerment. I congratulate the producer-director and all the actors of this film for their effective presentation," he wrote. The central government on August 5, 2019, had revoked Article 370, which gave special status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, and bifurcated it into Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and ...

Highlights: Interest rate on small savings scheme to remain unchanged

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On Women's Day, PM Modi announces Rs 100 discount on LPG cylinder prices

PM Narendra Modi said the step would "empower" women and aid in environmental protection. A day before, the Centre announced an extension on the Ujjwala scheme subsidy as well

Indian Army to raise two 'Army Girls Sports Companies' in phased manner

The Indian Army has planned to raise two 'Army Girls Sports Companies' in a phased manner, as part of a move to train young girls from across the country in shooting, archery, athletics, boxing and weightlifting, officials said on Friday. The development coincides with International Women's Day celebrations in the country and outside. The Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSCs) will be "fully functional with effect from April 2024", a senior official said. "In sync with the national vision of women empowerment and demonstration of 'Nari Shakti', the Indian Army is raising two Army Girls Sports Companies in a phased manner," he said. These companies will be located at the Army's existing Centre of Excellence (COE) Nodes -- Army Marksmanship Unit, Mhow; and Army Sports Institute, Pune, he added. The aim is to identify young talent, provide them with formal education apart from other administrative requirements and train them to be champions in their respective sporting discipline, the .