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How trans women entrepreneurs struggled to find their own space, create change

June 04, 2026 11:27 am

Pune Pride 2026 events spotlight trans women’s journeys of acceptance, empowerment and entrepreneurship while addressing rights, family support and online safety.

Ladki Bahin Yojana: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis says 1.70 crore women will continue to benefit

June 02, 2026 7:21 pm

Following intense Opposition backlash over the disqualification of nearly 80 lakh beneficiaries, the Maharashtra government defended the review process, citing the removal of ineligible applicants, including government employees and men who misused the system.

Mast Mahila Mandali turns ordinary women into documentary-makers

May 13, 2026 12:37 pm

The film turns everyday life into a revelation and focuses on the inner lives of seemingly ordinary women

Maharashtra registers most FIRs in economic offences, crimes against children

May 07, 2026 7:48 pm

Mumbai second in FIRs in crimes against women among metros

Kohrra actor Barun Sobti on why men fear strong women: 'Forget taking orders...'

April 17, 2026 3:09 pm

Patriarchy harms men as much as women, limiting their capacity for vulnerability, conflict resolution, and deeper connection.

SIM cards, batteries hidden in fruit seized at Burail jail; three, including two women, booked

April 17, 2026 11:27 am

As per standard security protocol, all items brought by visitors are thoroughly checked before being handed over to inmates.

Govt plan to expand Lok Sabha to 816 MPs may hit constitutional hurdles: What are they?

March 26, 2026 4:06 am

Doing away with “one-person, one-vote, one-value” principle by amending Article 81 (2) (a) could face legal challenge on the ground of violation of the right to equality, and thereby basic structure of the Constitution

Opposition demands all-party meet on Women’s Reservation Act amendment, seeks govt note

March 24, 2026 2:51 pm

The Opposition led by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has decided to write to Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju seeking details

Keeping seeds, feeding families: The quiet labour of women farmers

March 24, 2026 2:07 pm

From community seed banks in Nagaland to millet fields in Odisha, women farmers are quietly safeguarding India’s food systems against climate uncertainty. But even as their role expands, their rights — over land, income and decisions — remain limited.

NGO submits report to PMPML on making buses inclusive for women

March 15, 2026 9:19 pm

The study draws on a survey of 540 women commuters, focus group discussions with women working in the service sector, and infrastructure audits of seven bus stops in Hadapsar.

Monuments that honour women

June 06, 2026 10:09 am

These monuments stand as lasting tributes to women who shaped history, culture, and society.

Nigeria's female-only security team fights stereotypes, provides livelihood

March 04, 2023 10:11 am

Exhibition pays ode to women artists' contribution to Indian modernism

March 07, 2022 5:15 pm

The exhibition, A Place in The Sun: Women Artists from 20th Century India, features works by 10 women artists from 20th century India

India celebrates International Women's Day

March 08, 2014 4:35 pm

International Women's Day is marked on March 8.

Chhattisgarh elections: Congress and BJP manifestos focus on farmers, cows and women

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Both Congress and the BJP are fighting a tough battle in Chhattisgarh this year. As the second phase on voting state in underway, we look at what both parties are promising, to woo the voters.

Sabarimala gates opened for women but protesters deny them entry

June 22, 2020 6:13 pm

The gates of the Sabarimala temple were opened to women of all ages on Wednesday, but protesters blocked the devotees from entering the shrine and warned them of consequences.

Republicans and their strained relationship with women

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

The Republicans on the US Senate Judiciary Committee are all men. Their remarks during the heated Supreme Court confirmation fight over Justice Brett Kavanaugh renewed attention to the party’s fraught relationship with women.

Gender politics: Teaching refugees about sex and consent

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

Refugees who are settling in Sweden are learning how to become members of Swedish society. For many newcomers from the Middle East, that means a shift in thinking about sex and relationships.

What Indu Malhotra, the only judge who disagreed on the Sabarimala verdict, said

June 22, 2020 6:15 pm

Justice Indu Malhotra said that it is not for courts to determine which religious practices are to be struck down.

What is stopping women in India from accessing mobile phone: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:16 pm

Apart from economic constraints, social barriers like the level of education, marital status and the lack of empowerment prevent women’s access to mobile technology in India, suggests a study by the Harvard Kennedy School.

Six female politicians tells us the hate and judgment they have to deal with

June 22, 2020 6:17 pm

The number of women running for office is increasing. But for many, harassment and discrimination is a persistent reality. We spoke with six female candidates about how they have persevered.

There has been a significant dip in the population of India’s working women: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:18 pm

There is a dip in the population of working women across India. But the northeastern states have a prominent presence. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

From condemning rape to promising Triple Talaq Bill, Narendra Modi makes a pitch to women voters in I-day speech

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

From Red Fort, Narendra Modi pitches to women voters; condemns rape, promises permanent commission for women and triple talaq bill. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i

How many Fortune 500 companies have women as CEOs: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:19 pm

The more we look at gender gap, the more we find that it is everywhere. How are Fortune 500 companies doing in terms of women in leadership roles? A look at the disparity in today’s News in Numbers.