women empowerment

Meet Police Officer Noujisha, Who Chose To Be A Survivor Instead Of A Victim After An Abusive Marriage And Suicide Attempt

Success Story: When the assaults at her husband's home were too much for her to handle, Noujisha once made the decision to end her life. But just before diving into a well, she made the decision to be a survivor rather than a victim. Noujisha, 32-year-old woman has inspired many women since she valiantly overcame her challenges and pursued her aspirations.

Jun 10, 2023, 12:34 PM IST

Learn About Aaliya Mir, A Former Delhi Maths Instructor Who Is Now A "Symbol Of Hope" For Wildlife In Kashmir

Wildlife Protection: Aaliya Mir is a member of the staff at Wildlife SOS, a nonprofit organization founded in 1995 in Delhi with the mission of rescuing and rehabilitating injured wild animals. Since 2002, she has served as the Kashmir Valley's project director and education officer.

Jun 09, 2023, 18:10 PM IST

9 Years Of PM Modi: Women Empowerment Finds New Momentum Under NDA Government

Whether it were over 9.6 crore women beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana, over 27 crore Jan Dhan accounts, special fixed deposit schemes, more than 27 crore MUDRA loans to women, or Mission Poshan, each of these programs introduced by the Modi government played a vital role in empowering women.

May 31, 2023, 14:23 PM IST

Tirupati Seer Siddeshwar Brahmrishi Meets President, Discusses Women Empowerment

"Giving back to society is not just a responsibility, it is a privilege. I feel privileged to have met with President Droupadi Murmu and discuss how we can work towards creating a more peaceful and equitable society. It is my belief that we must constantly strive to learn, earn, and return to society in order to make a positive impact on the world around us," Siddeshwar Brahmrishi said after the meeting.

Apr 23, 2023, 13:05 PM IST

5 Indian-Origin Female In '100 Most Influential Women In US Finance' List

Prestigious annual ‘100 most influential women in US Finance’ list is published by Barron, which is the sister publication of the Wall Street Journal under Dow Jones and Company. "The list honours established and emerging leaders in financial services, the corporate world, nonprofit organisations, and government," the magazine said in a press release.

Apr 06, 2023, 12:55 PM IST

75 CRPF Women 'Daredevils' Embark On 1,848 Km Ride From Delhi To Chhattisgarh

Spreading a message of women`s empowerment and that Naxalism or Maoism is on the verge of end, the women`s bike rally will culminate on March 25 at Jagdalpur where the CRPF Day Parade is being held on the same day in presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Mar 09, 2023, 11:52 AM IST

What is Pink Tax, which makes the products of girls expensive?

Pink Tax is not a real tax, but it is the price that women are paying for being women. And it is not imposed by the government, but by the companies, the prices of the products are specially made and sold in the name of women. So how does this pink tax work, we give complete information.

Mar 08, 2023, 18:52 PM IST

Do women in rural areas of India also celebrate women’s day?

There is an atmosphere of celebration everywhere on Women's Day, and there are special arrangements for women at different places, but on the other hand, the women of India's villages and towns may not even be aware that there is something called Women's Day. It is a day, for them this day also passes like any other day. The same thing has been told through a poem

Mar 08, 2023, 08:58 AM IST

Which Countries Have The Most Gender Equal Laws? Where Does India Stand? Know All Here

According to New World Bank Report, Indian women have 74.4% of the rights that men have, the global score stands at 77.1%.  India has come a long way from 63.75 index points in 2000 to 74.4 points in 2022. 

 

Mar 06, 2023, 10:41 AM IST

International Women’s Day 2023: Celebrating Women's Achievements Progress, And Advocating For Gender Equality

International Women's Day will be celebrated on 8th March. This special day is to honour women's social, economic, and cultural accomplishments, scroll down to know more about this day.

Mar 03, 2023, 19:10 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to address 108th Indian Science Congress today

Tribal Science Congress will also be held, which will also be a platform for the scientific display of indigenous ancient knowledge systems, details below.

Jan 03, 2023, 08:21 AM IST

'Educated girls should...': Union Minister blames Shraddha Walkar for her murder, faces flak

Union Minister Kaushal Kishore Kumar solely blamed Shraddha Walker for her gruesome murder because of living-in with partner. He urged educated girls to learn from uneducated girls and urged to stay with someone as per parent's wishes

Nov 17, 2022, 18:49 PM IST

Brave women of BSF deployed on the border

In the last several months, the brave soldiers of the Border Security Force have seized many illegal items including cows, buffaloes and narcotics. This is the reason that BSF has posed a big challenge for the people associated with anti-social activities. From infiltration to prevention of various illegal smuggling, BSF's bravehearts have kept the enemies sleepless. Keeping in mind the Durga Puja festival, the Border Police has kept a sharp eye on the border.

Sep 30, 2022, 13:16 PM IST

‘ACTION will be taken’: Nitish Kumar warns Bihar IAS officer over ‘CONDOM’ remarks

Bihar condom row:  The National Commission for Women (NCW) has also taken cognizance of the incident in Patna where IAS officer Harjot Kaur Bhamra had publicly mocked a school girl saying if "she wanted condoms too" when she asked for affordable sanitary napkins at a workshop organized in the eastern state of Bihar.

Sep 29, 2022, 16:15 PM IST

With 44% women in local govt seats, India far ahead of developed economies

India leaves behind major developed economies such as France, UK, Germany, China and Japan in this regard.

Aug 27, 2022, 10:56 AM IST

In India, mother has the right to decide surname of child: Supreme Court

Justice Murari, who authored the judgment on behalf of the bench, said: "After the demise of her first husband, being the only natural guardian of the child, we fail to see how the mother can be lawfully restrained from including the child in her new family and deciding the surname of the child."

Jul 28, 2022, 20:50 PM IST

PM Free Silai Machine Yojana 2022: Check eligibility, how to apply, and important documents required for the scheme

This scheme will help Indian Women in becoming financially independent(Atmanirbhar). Under this scheme, more than 50,000 women in every state will be given a free sewing machine by the central government.

Jul 11, 2022, 16:09 PM IST

Over 3 crore pucca houses built under Awas Yojna, says PM Modi, calls it symbol of women empowerment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that over three crore ‘pucca’ (concrete) housed were built by the government under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna. 

Apr 08, 2022, 08:41 AM IST

India tops the list of most number of female commercial pilots in the world

Union Civil Aviation Min Jyotiraditya Scindia said that 15 per cent of total pilot strength in the country are women, while other countries have only 5 per cent strength.

Mar 24, 2022, 16:34 PM IST