Despite running 70% of India's livestock sector and 50% of agricultural practises on their own, rural women have not received the recognition they deserve, primarily due to low literacy rates, a lack of digital skills, and inadequate social and financial security.

Published on Mar 29, 2023 05:41 PM IST

Eliminating gender-based violence helps build economies

Globally, one in three women personally experience violence. It ranks as one of the world’s worst human rights abuses and negatively affects every aspect of a woman’s life, including her health, income, relationships, education, family, ability to participate in her community and her likelihood of experiencing violence in the future.

Published on Mar 23, 2023 04:49 PM IST

Digital transformations for gender equality

Recent global studies on digital equality highlight that digital transformation’s benefits across high, low and middle-income countries are not reaching most women.

Published on Mar 08, 2023 12:52 PM IST

Women-led development sans provisions for women’s employment?

India holds the G20 presidency this year and resolves to embark on a women-led development process. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Mar 08, 2023 12:47 PM IST

From savings to investment - The evolving financial outlook of Indian women

From savings to investment - The evolving financial outlook of Indian women(REUTERS)

Published on Mar 08, 2023 09:45 AM IST

Threads of history - Some women who shaped our arts

Maharani Gayatri Devi was an epitome of unparalleled elegance and strength of character (Photo: Twitter)

Updated on Mar 08, 2023 12:36 PM IST

Bonding and banding together to create planet 50-50

Updated on Apr 01, 2023 07:28 AM IST

A better world for women is a better world for everyone

International Women's Day: A better world for women is a better world for everyone

Published on Mar 08, 2023 09:24 AM IST

Time to redefine gender boundaries

Time to redefine gender boundaries.

Published on Mar 08, 2023 09:18 AM IST

More women in the workforce are crucial to economic growth

International Women's Day: More women in the workforce are crucial to economic growth

Published on Mar 08, 2023 09:13 AM IST

Affirming gender equality in policy and practice

Gender equality is not only a fundamental right, but also a prerequisite for a peaceful and prosperous world. (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 08, 2023 09:04 AM IST

Addressing gender inequalities: India needs bold steps

Published on Feb 14, 2023 05:13 PM IST

Moving gender equity to the mainstream of climate action

This brief examines the deeper implications of shifting ecological conditions from a standpoint of gender, and proposes constructive ways to bring about equity in the policies that are being created under India’s climate change response plan.

Published on Feb 02, 2023 02:27 PM IST

Is efficiency the key for a sustainable energy policy in India?

The Government of India places a high priority on energy efficiency in manufacturing.

Updated on Dec 27, 2022 06:36 PM IST

Shraddha and Aftab: The Star-Crossed Lovers

Aaftab Poonawala and Shraddha Walkar. (File)

Published on Dec 19, 2022 02:03 PM IST

BC Sakhis: Unlocking rural women’s banking potential

The government launched the Mission One Gram Panchayat, One BC Sakhi programme in 2019 aiming to create a pool of 1.25 lakh trained and certified women Self Help Group (SHG) members as BC Sakhis.

Published on Nov 25, 2022 01:47 PM IST

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