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Neena Gupta spoke openly about the systemic struggles and everyday dangers women continue to endure

‘How can I say optimistic things’: Neena Gupta on why education and ambition can feel dangerous for Indian women; expert on systemic barriers they face

January 06, 2026 7:02 pm

Neena Gupta highlighted the paradox many women encounter when trying to improve their lives.

'Chup mat raho': As Kanika Kapoor is groped by a fan at her concert, individuals share their untoward experiences; expert explains the psychology

December 18, 2025 12:49 pm

Bollywood singer Kanika Kapoor faced such an incident recently when an unidentified man grabbed her legs mid-stage at her concert in Meghalaya, seemingly attempting to lift her; the videos of which went viral recently on social media.

Nutritionist saw six cases of gallbladder stones in postpartum women last month: 'Do not load up on ghee, butter and oil'

November 11, 2025 11:27 am

Regular medical check-ups and abdominal ultrasounds, when recommended, allow for early detection and timely treatment

Deepika Padukone acknowledges 8-hour shift demand, advocates for better work-life balance: 'I am saying this as...a top star.'; psychotherapist weighs in

October 16, 2025 12:30 pm

"Imagine what the working conditions must be like for everyone else in the crew," added Deepika Padukone

Bharti Singh claps back at trolls criticising her for resuming work 12 days after delivery: 'Uncle log the saare'; psychotherapist weighs in

August 28, 2025 2:29 pm

"Haarsh (Limbachiyaa; husband) even asked me if I would want to do it....I said, Yes, I will do it. And I did it," Bharti Singh added

'I was 4 months pregnant': Priya Dutt Roncon opens up about joining politics and being compared to father Sunil Dutt

July 30, 2025 10:03 am

"I fought an election after delivering my first caeserean baby," said Priya Dutt

Mouni Roy on why women are limitless goddesses: 'Be financially and emotionally independent'

May 26, 2025 5:53 pm

"We operate with so much softness yet are so strong," said Mouni Roy

Previously, women could obtain this document from medical professionals or psychologists.

Indonesian police given sole power to grant abortions for rape victims

August 02, 2024 8:15 pm

A spokesperson for the national police did not immediately respond to request to elaborate on the rules, which are part of a broader health law and take immediate effect, or on police procedures to deal with rape victims.

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75th Republic Day of India: The women who fought for our rights

January 26, 2024 11:27 am

75th Republic Day of India: Pre-independence feminist movements played a crucial role in guaranteeing women’s rights in the Constitution

U.S. seeks removal of Iran from U.N. Women’s rights agency

November 03, 2022 10:59 am

“Many young people in Iran were killed for freedom and democracy; don’t let their Islamic Republic impose more grief on people’s lives,” said Shirin Ebadi, an Iranian human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate via live video to the Council. “They will not settle for anything but a democratic and secular government.”

WOMENS RIGHTS VIDEOS

‘On the Basis of Sex’ Review: How Ruth Bader Ginsburg Became ‘Notorious’

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

“On the Basis of Sex” does a brisk, coherent job of articulating what Ginsburg accomplished and why it mattered, dramatizing both her personal stake in feminist legal activism and the intellectual discipline with which she approached it.

Fire the gun or film the ultrasound? How women running for office define toughness

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

The 2018 election cycle in the US has been called “the year of the woman,” but Republican and Democratic female candidates have starkly different takes on what that means.