Bombay HC paves way for women’s entry into Shani Temple
AMN / In a ruling that maight have far-reaching implications, the Bombay High Court on Friday declared that no law prevents women from entering places of worship and there should…
Russia tops ranking for women in senior business roles
Survey by US-based firm has said that legacy of communism is responsible for advance of gender equality. Russia once again topped the international ranking of countries with the highest percentage…
Women’s Day: President presents Nari Shakti awards to 15 women
AMN / President Pranab Mukherjee today presented 15 women and 5 organisations with Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2015 on the occasion of International Women’s Day at Rashtrapati Bhawan.…
Govt launches “Mahila e-Haat”, an online marketing platform for women
Forum will provide access to markets to women who make products and are spread all over the country: Minister Our Correspondent / New Delhi Union Minister of Women and Child…
L’Oréal Paris and NDTV organise ‘Women of Worth 2016 Conclave’
L’Oréal Paris and NDTV are organising ‘Women of Worth 2016 Conclave’ On the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8 in New Delhi. Eminent personalities and opinion leaders will discuss…
SC asks States to strictly follow Centre’s advisory on Devadasis
TIA NEWS / The Supreme Court has asked all States and Union Territories, UTs, to strictly follow the Centre’s advisory on checking the practice of forcing young girls to serve…
Centre extends Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme in 61 districts
Centre has extended its flagship scheme Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao in additional 61 district, across eleven states. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Haryana last year,…
Alarming rise in Female genital mutilation: UN report
AMN / At least 200 million women and girls across the world are living with genital mutilated due to custom and traditions, according to a new UNICEF report published in…
Archana becomes 1st woman to head paramilitary force
AMN / Tamil Nadu Cadre IPS officer Archana Ramasundram has become the first woman to head a paramilitary force. Ramasundram was yesterday appointed as the Director General of Sashastra Seema…
Negative approach prevents Saudi women from taking up jobs: Study
A recent survey found that the majority of Saudis prefer marriage at an early age. Men prefer to marry a younger wife and that the man’s jealousy might lead him…