Women Empowerment
Meritocracy myth? America's severely under-represented women in C-suite jobs should raise eyebrows
The rate of advancement for women's careers in the US seems to have drastically slowed down. This is attributable to a complex mix of adverse forces that is holding women executives back. America Inc’s claims of meritocracy ring hollow.
4 min read11 Jun 2026Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates projects worth ₹89 lakh in Khatima, stresses rural growth and youth empowerment
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated development projects worth ₹89 lakh in Khatima, including a modern library and gymnasium, and stressed education, youth empowerment, rural growth and women-led self-help initiatives.
1 min read25 May 2026Bihar minister Mithlesh Tiwari asks ‘zaroorat kya hai education ki’ on girls' schooling, sparks outrage
Mithilesh Tiwari, MLA from Baikunthpur, Gopalganj, faced backlash for controversial remarks about girls' education.
3 min read11 May 2026India Post Payments Bank launches SHG savings account: Zero balance, zero charges; key features, benefits explained
Boosting rural financial inclusion, India Post Payments Bank launches SHG Savings Account to empower women-led SHGs with zero balance banking, doorstep services and secure savings across India.
2 min read1 May 2026NCW joins hands with Truecaller for a nationwide digital safety drive for women – details here
The National Commission for Women collaborates with Truecaller to enhance digital safety for women through an interactive toolkit. This initiative aims to raise awareness about online risks and improve access to support mechanisms, ensuring women can navigate digital spaces confidently and safely.
2 min read25 Mar 2026Equal opportunities for women may be the fastest way to generate jobs and accelerate economic growth
Well-crafted laws that empower women can significantly lift an economy’s performance. Yet, in much of the world, legal rights exist largely on paper, with weak enforcement and missing support systems keeping millions out of work. Closing this gap could unlock jobs, entrepreneurship and faster growth
3 min read10 Mar 2026Women and inheritance: What the law says about your property rights
Owning property is key to financial security, yet many women still miss out on their rightful inheritance. Here’s what the law provides and the steps women can take to claim their share.
6 min read8 Mar 2026SBI rolls out $500 million social loan programme for women empowerment
State Bank of India has launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan focused on women empowerment, marking a significant step in ESG financing.
2 min read7 Mar 2026Quote of the day by PM Modi:‘It is my conviction that women will play the most important role in creating Viksit Bharat’
Prime Minister Modi emphasises the crucial role of women in achieving Viksit Bharat, underlining their empowerment as vital for economic growth and social progress.
3 min read15 Feb 2026CM MK Stalin’s surprise bonanza in poll-bound Tamil Nadu: ₹5,000 credited in bank accounts of 1.31 crore women today
In a surprise move ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, CM MK Stalin announces credit of ₹5,000 each to 1.31 crore women under the Kalaignar Women's Rights Scheme, aiming to bolster support and recognition for women's contributions in society.
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