Women

India marks Menstrual Hygiene Day to promote period equity

NEW DELHI:As the world prepares to commemorate Menstrual Hygiene Day on May 28, India stands at the forefront of efforts to raise awareness and promote period equity. Menstrual Hygiene Day serves as a reminder of the importance of good menstrual hygiene practices, access to menstrual products, and the need to break the stigmas surrounding menstruation. […]

India’s missile woman: Women empower through unique fields

Dr. Thomas highlighted the need for women to develop their emotional intelligence alongside technical expertise and leadership qualities.

Manipur: Women in Kangpokpi begin 24×7 sit-in-protest for separate adminstration

The Kuki-Zo womenfolks in Kangpokpi district, Manipur launched a non-stop 24x7 sit-in-protest at Gamgiphai till the demand for separate administration is realized.

Govt raises cooking gas subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries to Rs 300

. The government increased the LPG subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per cylinder.

Lessons for India from Spanish soccer kiss scandal

Spanish soccer federation chief Luis Rubiales resigns from his post

Congress asks Centre to bring women’s quota Bill in budget session

Telangana CM KCR's daughter K Kavitha has launched a demonstration, demanding the introduction of the Women's Reservation Bill in the upcoming budget session.

Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel’s cabinet to have women, tribal and young faces

With the oath-taking ceremony just days away, interest around who would make it to the cabinet of Chief Minister Bhupendra Singh has peaked. The New Indian learns that the cabinet will have many women, youth and tribal faces. Though all ministers in Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s Cabinet have won in the assembly polls, except MoS […]