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Farmers' protest nears a month, women-led stir planned today: Top updates

Farmers' protest: 200 farm union bodies have been camping on the Punjab-Haryana and Delhi borders since February 13 as they seek to enter the national capital to press the Centre for their demands

Google celebrates International Women's Day 2024, depicting gender equality

Google Doodle is also celebrating International Women's Day 2024 commemorating women's economic, cultural, social and political achievements

Despite legislative progress, gender issues still on margins, say experts

In the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, the discourse surrounding women's issues has garnered renewed attention with the slogan of 'Nari Shakti' but several activists are apprehensive that the core concerns of women may again get subdued in the broader economic and political debates. There is a need for political parties to prioritise gender-sensitive policies, not merely as token gestures but as integral components of their core agendas, Poonam Muttreja, executive director of the Population Foundation of India (PFI) said, criticising the "marginalisation" of women's issues within the broader electoral discourse. "To truly empower women and address their unique concerns, it is imperative that political parties and leaders integrate gender-sensitive policies into their core agendas and manifestoes as a priority. "This includes not only increasing women's representation in political spaces but also ensuring that their voices are heard and acted upon in decision-making processes," she ..

Women's day: Gender diversity, inclusion a strategic necessity for biz

The Indian IT industry has seen significant progress in gender diversity with more women now in entry and mid-level workforce. However, their fair representation at the top and male-dominated corporate boardrooms is still disproportionate and "needs a lot of work", according to tech leaders. Any organisation which does not encourage, and indeed, proactively work towards equitable gender representation is unlikely to have a long business life span, even client acceptance, experts said adding companies need to offer flexi-scheduling and enable remote work options where needed, to support women juggling their professional responsibilities with their personal commitments and caregiver roles. Mentor circles at work, they point out, can also provide a strong support system, wherein senior women executives can handhold young working women and help them overcome obstacles to progression. "India is not doing bad when it comes to education for women. 29.5 per cent of engineers in our country

Int'l Women's Day: Wikimedia launches 'Wikipedia needs more women' campaign

Since 2021, India has seen a steady growth rate of 13 per cent in content related to women on Wikimedia projects because of the efforts of individual contributors as well as collective initiatives

International Women's Day 2024: Wishes, messages, quotes to share

On International Women's Day 2024, how about we collectively celebrate the achievements of women all from all places, intensify their voices, and to renew our obligation to gender equality

Fewer women feel safe in India than before: Georgetown Institute Index

Other countries fare better in this aspect: 91 per cent of women in China feel safe, while in the United Kingdom and the United States, the figures are 74 per cent and 61 per cent, respectively

Why women's retirement, financial planning must differ from men's

Save diligently to counter the impact of career breaks, establish emergency fund to avoid touching the retirement portfolio

Women in public sector boardroom: Public-private gap widens, shows data

Eight out of 10 key board committee members are men, shows data

Women-led direct-to-consumer brands see 54-fold growth in 2023: Simpl

Women-led D2C brands growth in 2023 was driven by demand in beauty, apparel, and personal care. Rising internet commerce in non-metro cities fuel this trend

International Women's Day 2024: What's the theme for this year?

International Women's Day 2024 is marked every year on March 8. This day signifies the opportunity to observe equality in all sectors of society

Resolve to build 'Viksit Bharat' will be fulfilled by nation's women: Birla

Addressing the 58th Annual Function of Laxmibai College, Delhi University, on Wednesday, Birla said the women of India will lead the nation on the path of prosperity and glory

Women's rights as a power play

With elections approaching, women have become the focus of political contestations, but no amount of handouts can change the reality of gender disparity in India

63% women aspire to be entrepreneurs, seek financial independence: Study

The fourth edition of the PayNearby Women Financial Index finds more women are seeking financial independence, adopting digital payments, and seeking better financial planning

International Women's Day 2024: Why do we celebrate this day?

International Women's Day 2024: The world celebrates this day to promote women's rights and equality. It is an opportunity to acknowledge women's equality and progress

International Women's Day 2024: Date, History, Theme and Importance

International Women's Day is celebrated yearly on March 8. It is observed worldwide to recognise and celebrate women's contribution in social, culture, political and other human spheres

'Companies can be isles of inclusion, have people of all castes, religion'

Godrej Consumer Products chairperson Nisaba Godrej on Tuesday pitched for India Inc to be an "isles of inclusion" by having more representative workforces. Speaking at a special event organized by the Godrej Group in the run-up to International Women's Day, Godrej said there is also a need for making workforces more gender-balanced. "You know there is whole thing on religion, caste and there is so much going on in India but we should be more representative of the country," she said. Corporate India should also be talking more on parenting, caregiving and taking care of the elderly people, she said, adding that if need be, share the same with the government as well. Godrej also said that there are challenges on the employment front and the government needs to do more on this. "I think we have a jobs issue which the government needs to sort out," she said, voicing worries on the decline in labour force participation among women. Stressing on the need to disaggregate the data by sta

International Women's Day: Delhi, HP announce cash assistance for women

Political parties announce slew of initiatives to woo women voters

From Daughter to Mother: Prioritising Women's Health on International Women's Day

To mark International Women's Day, Business Standard consulted Dr Asha Dalal, director, obstetrics & gynaecology at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital about the crucial screening tests that women should undergo during various biological stages of their lives. Watch the video to know more

16% of women from metro cities have more on their plate than men: Survey

Time and again, it has affected romantic relationships between two working partners; as shocking as it seems in today's day and age, 4 out of 11 women addressed the same issue