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Page 8 - International Women's Day

Women's employment plunges to 26% in 2018 from 36.7% in 2005: Report

The report blames this sorry state of affairs to the lack of access to quality education and the widening digital divide

Women's employment plunges to 26% in 2018 from 36.7% in 2005: Report
Updated On : 08 Mar 2019 | 2:26 AM IST

More power to them: Women who break the glass ceiling in the world of oil

According to a report by the BCG, women participation in senior leadership globally in the oil and gas sector is 17 per cent but the share in India is just 5 per cent

More power to them: Women who break the glass ceiling in the world of oil
Updated On : 08 Mar 2019 | 1:49 AM IST

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?

Nothing brand new as companies pitch Women's Day marketing campaign
Updated On : 07 Mar 2019 | 10:22 PM IST

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

Only 9% women and 11% men feel safe to use public transport, finds survey
Updated On : 07 Mar 2019 | 5:16 PM IST

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

In real estate, it pays to put women on the board, shows study
Updated On : 08 Mar 2018 | 9:36 PM IST

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

Women's Day 2018: How firms support employees through parenthood journey
Updated On : 08 Mar 2018 | 8:36 PM IST

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

International Women's Day 2018: How 5 richest Indian women made their money
Updated On : 08 Mar 2018 | 8:34 PM IST

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.

Pay gap ensures women cricketers don't receive support men take for granted
Updated On : 08 Mar 2018 | 9:13 AM IST

Women at work: The rise of Indian Women entrepreneurs

International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. It commemorates the movement for women's rights

Icon YoutubeWomen at work: The rise of Indian Women entrepreneurs
Updated On : 08 Mar 2018 | 8:03 AM IST

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

Are brand campaigns more tactical than strategic about Women's Day?
Updated On : 08 Mar 2018 | 7:06 AM IST

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

Women's Day: AI, SpiceJet, Vistara to fly with all-female crew today
Updated On : 08 Mar 2018 | 1:28 AM IST

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

Putin praises 'feminine traits' of female bosses ahead of Women's Day
Updated On : 07 Mar 2018 | 10:34 PM IST

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

Indian women earn 20% less than men; wage gap rises with experience: Report
Updated On : 07 Mar 2018 | 10:24 PM IST

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

Unfollow those who threaten and abuse women: Arvind Kejriwal to Modi
Updated On : 08 Mar 2017 | 7:45 PM IST

Men find it difficult to accept a lady boss: US women diplomants

They underlined that safety and security are most important issues for women

Men find it difficult to accept a lady boss: US women diplomants
Updated On : 08 Mar 2017 | 2:00 PM IST

Women get discounts on term plans, critical illness

Specific covers in health insurance policies give more benefits to women

Women get discounts on term plans, critical illness
Updated On : 05 Mar 2017 | 10:50 PM IST

BSE, NSE, Nasdaq to dedicate ringing bell ceremonies to gender equality

The move is an initiative of Sustainable Stock Exchanges

BSE, NSE, Nasdaq to dedicate ringing bell ceremonies to gender equality
Updated On : 05 Mar 2017 | 3:30 PM IST

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.

Unfortunate that Delhi cabinet has no woman: Shiela Dikshit
Updated On : 08 Mar 2016 | 8:23 PM IST

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

Congress MP rides on Harley to Parliament on Women's Day
Updated On : 08 Mar 2016 | 5:21 PM IST

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

Women's Day: 5 key lessons about women and work in India
Updated On : 08 Mar 2016 | 4:24 PM IST