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Taliban's policies on women affecting Afghanistan's relations: Ex-minister

Taliban's policy on women's education and work will impact negatively Afghanistan's relations with the international community, former Minister of Finance, Hazrat Omar Zakhilwal said

Nearly 60% of cow-dung natural paints find buyers in Chhattisgarh

The state has set up 19 units to produce natural paints from cow dung. 150,036 women from 13,063 SHGs are directly involved in such activities

Pakistan: Cyberbullying, digital violence worsens pains of working women

There is no denying that women and girls are some of the worst impacted by digital violence worldwide, particularly in South Asia.

10-day 'woman-led' food, cultural fair to be held in Srinagar next week

A 10-day "woman-led" food and cultural fair will be organised in Srinagar from March 15 to showcase diverse cuisines and unique indigenous products from across the country, an official said on Saturday. The 'SARAS Aajeevika Mela' would provide a platform to the participants to sell and promote their handmade products and create marketing linkages with various selling platforms, Mission Director, Jammu and Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Mission (JKRLM) Indu Kanwal Chib said. A national food and cultural fair was successfully held at Bagh-e-Bahu in the winter capital Jammu from February 4 to February 14, he said. "In total, 70 stalls, including 15 dealing with food, shall be put on display in the women-led mela which is unique in the sense that we are bringing different cultures from across the country to Kashmir for the first time," Chib told PTI. She said women self-help groups (SHGs) will display handicraft, handloom and natural food items from different rural areas across the country

Women hold around 36% of senior positions in India's mid-market biz: Report

Over 36 per cent of senior management positions in mid-market businesses in India are being held by women, which is more than the global average of 32 per cent, according to a report. According to Grant Thornton's International Business Report on 'Women in Business 2023 - The push for parity', 32 per cent of senior management positions are now held by women globally, in mid-market businesses, and the same stands at 36 per cent in India. Around 9 per cent of such businesses still have no women in senior leadership roles globally, the report said. "As we continue to strive for gender parity in the workplace, it is encouraging to see progress in the representation of women in senior leadership positions. "To push for better parity, businesses must adopt a hybrid or flexible approach, create a supportive and understanding culture, and focus on employee well-being and mentoring programmes that support women," Grant Thornton Bharat Partner Pallavi Bakhru said. Working towards improving

India moved from women development to women-led development in 9 years: PM

Pushing for unicorns in self-help groups for women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India has moved from women development to women-led development in the last nine years. Addressing the post-budget webinar on women empowerment, Modi highlighted that enrolment of women in the fields of engineering, science, technology and maths in the country today was 42 per cent. Can we make unicorns in self-help groups too, we have brought that vision in this year's budget, he said. Unicorn companies are those that reach a valuation of USD 1 billion without being listed on the stock market. The prime minister also said around 70 per cent beneficiaries of the Mudra loan are women. These women are not only increasing the earnings of their families but are also opening new economic avenues for the nation, he said. Modi also linked a sense of respect towards women to their equality.

This Sunday, as women script history, NDA readies for a tactical shift

Besides infrastructure changes, the all-male Khadakwasla campus will need sensitisation lessons

Proper upbringing of boys can curb violence against women: Goa CM Sawant

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said proper upbringing of boys can play an important role in curbing violence against girl and women. Addressing a function organised to mark the International Women's Day, Sawant urged women to add spiritual element to their physical and mental fitness. At the event, 50 women from different fields were felicitated. Women should achieve physical and mental fitness and at the same time, add spiritual fitness to it, he said, hailing one of the women honoured at the function who plays badminton at the age of 80. Referring to instances of violence against women, the chief minister said there should not be any discrimination between girls and boys right from the time of their birth. If a boy has a good upbringing since his childhood, we can certainly ensure there is no violence against women in the future. This attempt should start from our homes, he said. The Goa CM said the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendr

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

Sri Lanka adopts first national action plan on women, peace and security

Battered by a series of crisis over the year, including war, Covid-19 pandemic and economic calamity, Sri Lanka adopted its first National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security (WPS)

Col Geeta Rana becomes first woman to command EME unit near China border

The officer has taken over the command of the EME independent workshop after the Army cleared 108 vacancies for women officers for taking command of independent units in the Corps of Engineers

Jill Biden calls on men to support women fighting for their rights

Jill Biden on Wednesday praised a group of women from around the world, including those who have been protesting against Iran's leaders, for showing courage while fighting for their rights and called on men to "be partners" with women and support them in their cause. "As much as we need women who are willing to speak up, we need more men who are willing to listen and act," the first lady said. "We need more men to hold each other accountable when their sisters are being hurt or left behind, she said at a White House ceremony for the 2023 recipients of the International Women of Courage Awards. "We need more men who nurture families, who feed and teach and mentor, who build safer communities. We need more men who know that caring, collaboration and kindness are signs of strength, not weakness. "Men, we need you to support the women who are fighting for their rights and to lift up those who have been silenced, she continued. Be partners, be partners with women. Become the men of ...

Women's Day 2023: The optics and politics of women power in India

The ruling BJP is planning a year-long massive outreach programme to connect with women voters ahead of the 2024 general election. Along with appropriate hashtags, the selfies are being posted on social media. But the real question to ask is: Beyond casting their vote and being wooed by parties, where do women stand in what is being celebrated by one and all as India’s decade? Watch the video to know.

Time to talk about PLs

The case for period leave is compelling. It may well bring more women into the workforce. But the concept will likely be hostage to the whims of enlightened companies

Bridge the gap

Poor countries provide fewer opportunities to women

Indian women emerge as committed investors in US market: Vested Finance

About 60% are recurring depositors, many are particpants in some of the leading stocks and ETFs in America

Shriram General Insurance opens two women-only branches in the north

The firm plans to replicate the model nationwide, going forward

This Women's Day, celebrate Anganwadi workers, the unsung nutrition heroes

On International Women's Day 2023, know about Anganwadi workers, the women who work tirelessly to make sure that the nation's children and women receive support for their nutrition and health

Women in informal economy have greater career aspiration than men: Study

They wanted health benefits and formal job agreement over money in their jobs

How inadequate savings could jeopardise women's retirement planning

Not allocating adequately to equities, which can potentially beat inflation, is another error they must avoid