Women's Day
Women's Day: When Indira Gandhi said she felt ‘insulted’ for being called a man | Video
On the eve of Women's Day 2026, a viral video of Indira Gandhi's 1975 interview resurfaces, in which she firmly states her disapproval of being labelled ' the only man in the cabinet.' This statement challenges the gendered standards of leadership that persist today.
2 min read8 Mar 2026Women’s Day: How many women MPs does Indian Parliament have? How it compares globally
Women’s Day: As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, we examine women's representation in the Indian Parliament compared to global statistics. Despite improvements, challenges remain, with just less than 14% of Lok Sabha members being women.
5 min read8 Mar 2026Women's Day: Equity mutual fund share triples to 32% in women portfolios, fixed deposits fall sharply
A new report by Equirus shows Indian women investors are moving from traditional low-risk strategies to diversified portfolios, emphasizing asset allocation and long-term goals. Their approach includes cautious adoption of AI for research, reflecting a growing maturity to disciplined investing.
3 min read8 Mar 2026‘Just go for it’: Cognizant's Sreedevi Palit talks about imposter syndrome, framing policies, and more on Women's Day
Sreedevi Palit Human Resources and D&I chief at Cognizant believes this year's theme ‘Give to Gain’ is a call to action for organisations. She talks about her journey, how her career shaped the policies she spearheaded, and on ensuring an inclusive workplace for women.
7 min read8 Mar 2026PCOS burnout is real. Here's what you can do when you feel like giving up
Managing multiple symptoms from irregular periods to weight fluctuations makes PCOS burnout a real issue. Leaning into self-compassion and making small, sustainable changes can help
3 min read17 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 2025Indian women’s power dressing awaits a makeover
The Indian career woman wants smart business wear and homegrown brands are taking note—but not soon enough
6 min read30 May 2025Why it’s important to discuss childbirth without shaming
Actor Suniel Shetty's post on daughter Athiya’s ‘brave’ choice of opting for a natural delivery triggered debates online. Lounge explores why such comments reinforce harmful stereotypes and how childbirth can be discussed without bias
4 min read25 May 2025‘Strength isn't loud...’: IAS officer shares the guilt of motherhood, especially in parents of daughters
The IAS office, no stranger to struggle, shared that no amount of struggle that her career path demanded could have prepared her for the challenges of raising two daughters.
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