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  International Women's Day: How are women reshaping India’s political landscape?

  India | March 08, 2022 9:01 IST

  Despite India having had multiple female heads of state, and a progressive and highly diverse political past and present, the inclusion of women in Indian politics continues to be doubted by many countries across the world.

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  Time for sisters to come together and build their 'queendoms' this International Women's Day 2022

  Books & Culture | March 05, 2022 21:02 IST

  Is there anything more powerful than an outstretched hand of another woman in your direction and life? No! Whether it is a mother-in-law helping her daughter-in-law manage office and household work together or managing kids at home while their mom is professionally engaged in the office, a woman's support is very important to manage things effectively.  

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  Singer Keke Wyatt is pregnant with her 11th child, netizens share funny reactions

  February 23, 2022 10:51 IST

  Keke Wyatt and her husband Zackariah Darring married in 2018. The 39-year-old singer was previously married to Michael Ford and Rahmat Morton. Keke's last child was born in 2020. She is now expecting her 11th baby. 

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  Oscars 2022: Writing With Fire directors Rintu Thomas, Sushmit Ghosh react to film's nomination

  February 09, 2022 9:31 IST

  The narrative of Writing With Fire, which is in the running for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, traces the journey of the newspaper Khabar Lahariya from the print to the digital medium, with the women leading it becoming daring smartphone journalists.

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  Karnataka hijab row: CM appeals for calm ahead of High Court hearing today | Top points

  India | February 08, 2022 23:59 IST

  Karnataka High Court, which is looking into pleas by some Muslim girl students on their right to wear a headscarf and will resume hearing on Wednesday, observed that only "some mischievous people" were keeping the Hijab issue burning.

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  More infra, more investment, more growth, more jobs: PM Modi

  Business | February 01, 2022 15:50 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that budget 2022 brings in new hopes and opportunities for the people. It strengthens the economy; it's full of 'more infrastructure, more investment, more growth and more jobs'.

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  Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, Sara Ali Khan hail Mumbai Police's initiative 'Nirbhaya Squad'

  Celebrities | January 26, 2022 16:38 IST

  Nirbhaya Squad members have been tasked with maintaining a strict vigil in crowded areas like bus stands, railway stations and malls to ensure safety and security of women. Citizens can dial '103' and report cases of eve-teasing, molestation and other such offences.

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  National Girl Child Day 2022: 5 ways to empower your little daughter

  Lifestyle | January 24, 2022 14:20 IST

  In this day and age, women role models are plenty, in each and every field, but with correct guidance and by setting the right example for them, your daughter may be the next role model this world deserves. From abandoning gender stereotypes to imparting the right education, here are some tips for good parenting. 

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  Girls who wear jeans, keep mobile phone not influenced by PM Modi: Digvijaya Singh's shocker

  India | December 26, 2021 20:46 IST

  Digvijaya Singh was addressing a day-long Jan Jagran training workers at Narmada Mandir Bhawan in Tulsi Nagar, Bhopal, where many Congress leaders and workers were present.

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  Assam Assembly passes bills to reserve 50% seats in municipalities for women

  India | December 24, 2021 12:50 IST

  Such seats will be allotted by rotation to different constituencies in a municipality every 10 years, as per the amendment to Assam Municipal Act, 1956.

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  Women unsafe in Uttar Pradesh: Priyanka Gandhi

  India | November 11, 2021 14:04 IST

  Gandhi's attack came after media reports claimed that an officer at Bapu Bhavan in Lucknow has been arrested for allegedly molesting a contractual worker after a video of the incident went viral.

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  Despite having so many good looking men, advertisers still hire women: Pak Minister

  World | November 07, 2021 23:41 IST

  Speaking to the media in Lahore, Pakistani minister Ashrafi further said that women should not be "unnecessarily featured in advertisements", adding that he is against such practices, the report said.

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  'Nari Se Kharidari': Union Minister's call to promote women vendors, 'Vocal For Local' this Diwali

  Business | November 01, 2021 22:35 IST

  In a Twitter video promoting 'Vocal for Local' and 'Nari Se Kharidari', Union Minister Smriti Irani urged people to support women who are trying to sell Diwali decoration items or approach someone who is good in stitching clothes or can sell a saree of your choice.

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  Women must be represented at all levels of decision making: Odisha CM

  India | October 30, 2021 23:46 IST

  Joining the first edition of Times Power Women as chief guest, Patnaik said that representation of women in democratic institutions is a significant area of focus for him.

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  Women should not visit police stations after dark: BJP's Baby Rani Maurya

  India | October 23, 2021 20:33 IST

  The former Uttarakhand governor also claimed that under the BJP government, a lot of work has been done for women and the system has changed.

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  Rajnath Singh to address SCO webinar today on 'role of women in Armed Forces'

  India | October 14, 2021 7:51 IST

  Closing address of the webinar will be delivered by Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee Air Marshal BR Krishna. 

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  "No intention to single out women": K'taka minister after modern women wanting to stay single remark

  India | October 11, 2021 20:59 IST

  Sudhakar, stressing that he was only intending to convey that the youth can find a solution and solace to mental health issues in a traditional family and its value system which offers a wonderful support system, said, "I had no intention to single out women nor did my words mean so."

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  After Taliban takeover, fanatics threaten progressive Kashmiri women

  India | September 18, 2021 17:24 IST

  When the Taliban ruled the country in 2000, all the rights of women were snatched and they were not treated as humans. Now, the Taliban is back in 2021. And women in Afghanistan don't expect any better deal from them as they are aware of the fact that Taliban would never respect their rights.  

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  UN Women chief asks Taliban to respect rights of Afghan women

  World | September 10, 2021 8:04 IST

  "Women have a right to peaceful protest and to a life free of violence. In taking control of Afghanistan, the Taliban authorities assume a duty to respect and protect these rights," Xinhua news agency quoted Pramila Patten, officer-in-charge of UN Women, as saying.

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  Taliban omits Ministry for Women, United Nations body says it's a violation of international treaty

  India | September 09, 2021 8:48 IST

  "I reaffirm my call on the Taliban leadership to fully comply with its legally binding obligations under international treaties to which Afghanistan is party as well as with relevant constitutional provisions," Patten said.