Violence against women surging in Pakistan: Reports
According to a media report, nearly 6,754 women were abducted in the country's Punjab province in the first half of 2021. Out of that, 1890 women and 752 children were raped while 3,721 were tortured
Sep 01, 2021, 22:42 PM IST
Taliban terror: All-girl Afghan robotics team arrives in Mexico, flees an uncertain future back home
The team, made up of girls and women as young as 14, has been heralded for winning international awards for its robots. Like millions other women, their future in a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan remain precarious. Mexico has pledged to aid Afghan women and girls
Aug 25, 2021, 08:51 AM IST
Afghanistan crisis: Taliban strike conciliatory tone, promise peace and respect for women
The Taliban announcements, short on details but suggesting a softer line than during their rule 20 years ago, came as the United States and Western allies resumed evacuating diplomats and civilians the day after scenes of chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans thronged the runway.
Aug 18, 2021, 09:22 AM IST
Taliban's Afghanistan: Pictures of women on city walls painted over
While the Taliban have said that they won't discriminate against women, their actions don't seem to concur. Reports of advertisements showeing women with exposed strands of hair being covered in fresh white paint have been emerging. Afghan women are worried about their future
Aug 17, 2021, 14:44 PM IST
Headscarves can be banned at work under certain conditions: EU courts
"A prohibition on wearing any visible form of expression of political, philosophical or religious beliefs in the workplace may be justified by the employer's need to present a neutral image towards customers or to prevent social disputes," the court said. However, that justification must correspond to a genuine need on the part of the employer, it added.
Jul 15, 2021, 15:10 PM IST
Kerala governor observes day-long fast against dowry, Cong, BJP criticise state govt
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan began the fast at Raj Bhavan, his official residence at Thiruvananthapuram by 8 am on July 14, and he urged people to say a big no to the decades-old evil practice of giving and taking dowry. The opposition Congress and BJP extended support to the Governor for adopting the "Gandhian path" to raise awareness against the menace.
Jul 14, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Prior COVID infection won't affect IVF success: Study
The study described intrauterine infection via placental or congenital routes as unlikely, and reported that perinatal infection found at and after delivery was a more likely explanation for any neonatal infection.
Jun 29, 2021, 12:21 PM IST
Ladies, here's why you should start your day with chocolate
A high intake of chocolate during the morning hours can help to burn fat and reduce blood glucose levels and evening or night intake of chocolate altered next-morning resting and exercise metabolism.
Jun 29, 2021, 12:02 PM IST
Five new racial, gender bias lawsuits against Amazon.com
Giant online retailer Amazon has been accused by its women worker of gender and racial biases. Women filed five lawsuits against Amazon for favouring men over women in career growth and several other factors.
May 20, 2021, 16:15 PM IST
1 in 3 women with COVID pneumonia at lung damage risk: Lancet
Most patients hospitalised for COVID-19 infection return to full health, but one in three may develop lung damage even after a year, according to a study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
May 09, 2021, 16:17 PM IST
Men and Women brains are different, find out how
Women's brains are about 11 per cent smaller than men's, in proportion to their body size. Smaller brains allow certain features.
Mar 28, 2021, 17:13 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind emphasizes on the participation of women in the field of science and tech
He said more girls need to get a higher education, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Quoting a recent survey, he said enrolment of women in engineering and technical institutions in India is abysmally low at only 20 per cent. Around 1,518 of the 7,116 students in the university are women.
Mar 21, 2021, 16:08 PM IST
Tayyip Erdogan withdraws Turkey from international pact designed to protect women
No reason was provided for the withdrawal, but officials in Erdogan’s ruling AK Party had said that last year the government was considering pulling out amid a row over how to curb growing violence against women.
Mar 20, 2021, 09:03 AM IST
Presidency no job for a woman, says Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte
Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte is notorious for comments often deemed offensive, sexist and misogynistic.
Jan 15, 2021, 22:14 PM IST
DNA: Women discrimination on Internet exposed
According to a report by the National Family Health Survey, there is a huge difference between number of women and men using Internet in India. For more information, watch the video.
Dec 15, 2020, 23:44 PM IST
Good news for women from Mumbai Local
Women are allowed to travel in Mumbai local, but these rules have to be followed. Watch video to know more.
Oct 21, 2020, 10:14 AM IST
Women's Day Special: Late Major's wife set to join Indian Army
A year ago, Nitika Dhoundiyal was shattered when she came to know that her husband Major Vibhuti Dhoundiyal was martyred during an operation against the terrorists that took place following the February 14 Pulwama terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. But now, Nitika has summed up the courage deciding to follow the footsteps of her late husband and is all set to join the Indian Army. On the occasion of International Women's Day, she fits as the perfect example for hashtag 'She Inspires Us' which PM Narendra Modi tweeted.
Mar 06, 2020, 22:48 PM IST
Ruckus in Lok Sabha over Rahul Gandhi's 'Rape Capital' statement
Rahul Gandhi said that India is known as the rape capital of the world. Over his statement, Smriti Irani said that he has insulted women of this country.
Dec 13, 2019, 12:36 PM IST
Deshhit; 2nd December 2019
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Dec 02, 2019, 21:46 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: When would the rapists be hanged within 7 days?
Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issues. Today's topic: When would the rapists be hanged within 7 days? #HangRapistIn7Days
Dec 02, 2019, 19:44 PM IST
