Women
‘With due respect…': Sitharaman responds to Rahul Gandhi's ‘youth without jobs' remark on Budget 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman said the government was reaching out to the common people and make sure they receive the benefits of the schemes in response to Rahul Gandhi's remarks on Budget
1 min read1 Feb 2026Economic Survey flags fault lines in labour reforms, as gig workers, women lag
The Economic Survey 2025-26 emphasizes the need for effective labour reforms in India, mainly for gig workers and women's employment. While new labour codes promise better conditions, issues like income volatility indicate a need for improved training and support mechanisms.
5 min read29 Jan 2026Fifa's trophy is back for a three-day tour, reviving India's footballing hope
The Fifa World Cup Trophy's return to India after 12 years marks a convergence of corporate branding and national sporting ambition.
3 min read11 Jan 2026The ‘Indian baddie' moment does not impress Indian women—It only reveals the West's colonial hangover
The internet's sudden obsession with the ‘Indian baddie' looks like a celebration—but it carries the weight of an old gaze. This isn't empowerment, it's patronizing. It reveals colonial-era perceptions under better lighting.
3 min read8 Jan 2026Why are American women leaving the labour force?
Maybe they are becoming tradwives. Or maybe there is a more straightforward explanation
3 min read7 Jan 2026How sands have shifted in India's sports landscape
While cricket valuations grew onerous, India decisively shifted focus to nurturing other sports this year.
2 min read7 Jan 2026Breaking gently with taboo and tradition: Menstrual cups find acceptance in India
India is witnessing a gradual yet impactful shift towards menstrual cups (m-cups) driven by cost efficiency and environmental concerns. Discover how this 'green period' revolution is reshaping women's hygiene, the market landscape, and reducing the 12 billion+ sanitary pads used annually in India .
6 min read18 Dec 2025To solve today's crises, economics must move beyond masculine ideas of output growth
In a world grappling with interconnected issues like unemployment, climate change and technological disruption, tackling them bit by bit leads nowhere. We need a paradigm shift away from a masculine worldview that values domination over cooperation. Female perspectives must inform economic thinking.
4 min read18 Dec 2025Sisterhood as lifeline: Why we need more women-only wellness circles
As women juggle work, anxiety, loss and isolation, women's circles are redefining connection, care and collective healing
6 min read14 Dec 2025Malayalam filmmaker PT Kunju Muhammed booked under BNS for allegedly molesting woman in Thiruvananthapuram
Veteran filmmaker PT Kunju Muhammed faces charges of molestation after a woman from the film industry lodged a complaint. The alleged incident occurred at a hotel during the International Film Festival of Kerala, prompting police to review CCTV footage and investigate the claims.
1 min read9 Dec 2025