Women

The paradox of a 'women-friendly' sector

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

SC asks Delhi bar bodies to devise system for women's representation

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

Perfect Dream Girl: A bold critique of tech, desire, and gendered power

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

Accessible childcare can unlock India's female workforce: UNDP India chief

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

Conflict and aid cuts deny critical support to over 1 million women: UN

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

AI is already rewriting reality, but getting women wrong, says UN Women

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

One in four AI learners from non-tech backgrounds in India: Report

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

From election strategy to Tamil Nadu industries: The rise of S Keerthana

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

Women under 35 led mutual fund investments in FY26, shows data

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

This Mother's Day, invest in a customised term insurance plan for women

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

Why India’s women entrepreneurs face hurdles in accessing advanced business loans

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.

Emotional eating in women: Experts explain the hormone-mood connection

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

Watch PM Modi's full speech in Lok Sabha on Women's Reservation, Delimitation Bills | Women's Quota

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.

Beyond the hearth: Recognising women farmers as key to India's agri future

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

Delimitation Bill 2026: Watch the Amit Shah vs Akhilesh Yadav debate in Lok Sabha | Women's quota

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,

India Inc's brush with POSH: A telling story of gaps in enforcement

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

Women underrepresented in India's deeptech sector, says Indeed report

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

Women’s Reservation Act: How India is moving to finally implement it

After passing the Women’s Reservation Act in 2023, why is the 33% quota for women still not implemented? With the Union Cabinet clearing new Bills ahead of Parliament’s April 16 session

More women, same barriers show India's factory shift is incomplete

Women's participation will increase as employment opportunities grow

Women's Reservation Bill: "One of the most significant decisions of 21st century," says PM Modi

As India moves towards introducing the Women Reservation Bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a national-level ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan’ at Vigyan Bhawan on Monday.