Women Empowerment News
Nitish Kumar's big tweak ahead of assembly polls: 35% women’s job quota only for Bihar natives
In a key decision ahead of the 2025 Bihar elections,CM Nitish Kumar's cabinet has announced a 35% reservation in jobs will be only for women candidates who are permanent residents of Bihar
2 min read8 Jul 2025Hormone therapy’s new dual role? Managing menopause and potential Alzheimer’s
Ongoing research studies are discovering that early use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can help delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease in women
1 min read5 Jul 2025Bihar Election 2025: Rahul Gandhi's image on sanitary pads sparks political row– ‘an insult of women’
Bihar Election 2025: The Congress party's initiative to distribute sanitary pads featuring Rahul Gandhi's photo has ignited a backlash in Bihar's election landscape.
1 min read4 Jul 2025Why Faith Kipyegon’s attempt at the sub-4-minute mile matters
The Kenyan athlete’s brave attempt to run a mile under four minutes brings women’s sports into the global spotlight
4 min read2 Jul 2025Credit linkage worth ₹365 crore empowered Goa women SHGs as entrepreneurs: CM Pramod Sawant
A significant credit linkage of ₹365 crore has empowered thousands of women in Goa, enabling them to start small enterprises and engage in service-based businesses, chief minister Pramod Sawant said on July 1.
1 min read1 Jul 2025Women, think you are low on vitamins or calcium? Focus on your plate
In women, the deficiencies of micronutrients like calcium, iron or folic acid, can go unnoticed for years. While getting tests is good, experts believe that healing begins with a renewed focus on diet
3 min read25 Jun 2025Gentle self-care tips to help new moms tackle hair and skin woes
Most new mothers are unprepared for hair loss and skin issues that suddenly plague them post-pregnancy. Lounge spoke to experts to gain insights on the science behind the postpartum woes and self-care tips to manage them
5 min read19 Jun 202533 % reservation for women in India's Parliament likely from 2029 Lok Sabha Elections: Report
The Modi government aims to reserve 33 per cent of seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies for the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The move is linked to the upcoming Census and the delimitation process, marking a significant move towards gender equality.
1 min read12 Jun 2025What’s causing low fertility in Indian women?
Air and water pollution, plastics, exposure to pesticides and stress are leading to lower levels of anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH), a key fertility marker, in young women in their 20s and 30s
6 min read10 Jun 202511 years of NDA: PM Modi says India’s growth powered by 140 cr people – ‘from economic growth to social upliftment’
On June 9, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the NDA government's achievements over 11 years, emphasising India's rapid economic growth and its role on global issues.
2 min read9 Jun 2025