Women
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"No intention to single out women": K'taka minister after modern women wanting to stay single remark
India | Oct 11, 2021, 08:59 PM ISTSudhakar, 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 | Sep 18, 2021, 05:24 PM ISTWhen 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 | Sep 10, 2021, 08:04 AM 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 | Sep 09, 2021, 08:48 AM 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.
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MP: Pink 'women's only' buses launched in Indore
India | Sep 06, 2021, 10:58 PM ISTThe buses, which belong to state-run Atal Indore City Transport Services Limited and were flagged off by Madhya Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Usha Thakur, will run on a 11.5 kilometre stretch of the Bus Rapid Transit System.
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Women not having toilets inside courts, only 11% representation: What CJI said at a function
India | Sep 06, 2021, 01:43 PM ISTThe CJI participated in a felicitation function held by the Bar Council of India (BCI) on Saturday and in the presence of Supreme Court judges, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju and other top law officers, he said some uncomfortable facts.
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Taliban tell women Afghan govt workers to stay home until security allows
India | Aug 25, 2021, 12:04 AM ISTIn a presser, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid in a presser said, "The US should not encourage Afganistan doctors, engineer and elite to leave Afghanistan. We want peace and stability and evacuate foreign people by August 31 but we don't want Afghans to leave."
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Taliban tell women Afghan govt workers to stay home until security allows
World | Aug 24, 2021, 08:26 PM ISTIn a presser, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid in a presser said, "The US should not encourage Afganistan doctors, engineer and elite to leave Afghanistan. We want peace and stability and evacuate foreign people by August 31 but we don't want Afghans to leave."
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Indian Army promotes 5 women officers to Colonel rank first time ever
India | Aug 24, 2021, 03:45 PM ISTThe widening of promotion avenues to more branches of the Indian Army is a sign of increasing career opportunities for women officers.
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Uncertainty looms for Afghanistan women despite Taliban outreach
World | Aug 18, 2021, 09:23 AM ISTElsewhere in the country's 3rd largest city, Herat, girls joined boys in returning to school, against expectations, but Taliban fighters handed out hijabs and headscarves at the door.
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United Nations: Women, children casualties on the rise in Afghanistan
World | Jul 26, 2021, 01:09 PM ISTThe war-torn country saw a 47 pc increase in number of all civilians killed, wounded in violence across Afghanistan in 1st six months of the year, compared to the same period last year, according to the report.
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Covid vaccination can cause infertility? Here's what health ministry says
India | Jun 30, 2021, 05:43 PM ISTThe statement by the ministry comes in the wake of reports expressing concerns regarding infertility due to COVID-19 vaccination among population of reproductive age and whether the vaccination is safe for lactating women.
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Women now comprise 41% of global supply chain workforce
Business | Jun 20, 2021, 10:20 AM ISTWomen comprise 41 percent of the supply chain workforce globally in 2021, up from 39 percent last year, according to a new survey.
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Noida Police finds unique way to provide employment to women, make them 'Aatmanirbhar'
India | Jun 10, 2021, 07:59 PM ISTAt a time when people are struggling for meeting livelihoods, Noida Police has taken a unique initiative for creating employement opportunities for women, with an approach of making them Aatmanirbhar.
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Here's how harmful chemicals in plastic up risk of postpartum depression
Lifestyle | Apr 06, 2021, 11:20 AM ISTWomen exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals commonly found in plastics during pregnancy are at a higher risk of experiencing postpartum depression, suggested a new study.
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Hyderabad police hold job fair for women
News | Feb 28, 2021, 02:47 PM ISTAround 6,000 women turned up to participate in job fair organised by SHE Team of Hyderabad police under their 'EmpowHER' initiative.
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Manipur's iconic all-women market reopens after 11 months
India | Feb 16, 2021, 10:22 AM ISTWorld's largest all-women-run market 'Ima Keithal' or the 'Mother's Market', located in the Manipur state capital, was formally reopened on Monday after 11 months, bringing smile on the faces of over 3,600 women traders.
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International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2021: Theme History & Significance
People | Feb 06, 2021, 07:27 AM ISTInternational Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation is observed every year on 6 February in order to spread awareness and put in more efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation. Introduced in 20003 by the UN, the day is dedicated to amplifying the ways and attempts taken to stop this practice.
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Female Genital Mutilation: Know why it is practiced, How can it be stopped
People | Feb 05, 2021, 10:22 PM ISTFemale genital mutilation (FGM) is a procedure performed on a woman or girl to alter or injure her genitalia for non-medical reasons. Know why it is practiced and how can it be stopped.
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Pregnancy complications increase risk of heart disease in women
Lifestyle | Jan 31, 2021, 08:35 AM ISTPregnancy complications and early menopause increase women's future risk of heart disease, suggests a new study.