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India Narrows Gender Gap In Education, But Jobs And Power Remain Critical Pain Points
India has closed 64.5 per cent of its overall gender gap, leaving it at 131st among 145 economies. Its overall score has improved by 4.3 percentage points since 2006, with much of the long-term improvement coming from education.
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STEM Education: Female Participation Rising But Gap Remains, Says Report
STEM education in India shows higher male enrolment in technical fields, while female participation is growing steadily across selected disciplines.
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Why Women Are More Wary Of Artificial Intelligence Than Men, Study Reveals
A new study finds women view artificial intelligence as riskier than men due to higher risk aversion and greater exposure to AI related job disruptions, highlighting the need for inclusive AI policies.
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Few Women At Startup Event, Notes Delhi Founder: "They Just Need To Be Invited"
Founder Divyanshi Dhouni shared her concern about the lack of women at a vibrant startup event, urging the ecosystem to create more inclusive and visible spaces for female entrepreneurs.
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Is India Really Closing Its Gender Gap? Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath Weighs In
For Kamath, the issue goes beyond policy or education. "The problem at the core might be one of society and psychology," he said. "Articulating and taking cognizance might be step one."
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Dairy Disparity: India's Gender Gap In Milk Consumption May Be Eroding Women's Bones
"In 2021, 80% of men consumed dairy weekly compared to 71% of women, a disparity that has remained largely unchanged over the years", a study states.
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Sharp Rise in Class 12 Top Scorers Over 11 Years, Girls Lead the Surge: Government Data
The changing gender dynamics are also notable with the rise in girls choosing the science stream in Class 11.
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India Drop's In Global Gender Gap Report, Now Ranks...
India has ranked 131 out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year, With a parity score of just 64.1 per cent.
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WEF Report Says Global Gender Gap Narrows To 68.8%
Iceland retains its top spot as the most gender-equal economy, with 92.6% of its gender gap getting closed.
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JPMorgan AM Japan Appoints Komatsu As First Female President
Komatsu, who was a managing director, will become president effective March 1, JPMorgan AM said Monday in a news release.
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Women Hold Only 10% Key Managerial Personnel Positions In India: Report
Women constitute less than 20 per cent of the overall workforce, and only 10 per cent hold key managerial personnel (KMP) positions even as companies are making efforts for diversity, according to a report.
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India Ranks 129th On Global Gender Gap Index, Iceland Leads The World
India has slipped two places on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap index to 129th place, while Iceland retained its top position in the rankings published today.
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Closing Gender Gap Could Lift Global GDP By Over 20%: World Bank
Ending discriminatory laws and practices that prevent women from working or starting businesses could raise global gross domestic product by more than 20%, which would double the rate of global growth over the next decade, World Bank said on Monday.
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India Ranks 127 Out Of 146 For Gender Parity: World Economic Forum Report
The World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India at 135 out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index in the report's 2022 edition.
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Dear India Inc., Why Are We Not Doing Enough To Support Women Startups
Let’s find out how easy or difficult it is for women in India to start their own companies or businesses.
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India Narrows Gender Gap In Education, But Jobs And Power Remain Critical Pain Points
India has closed 64.5 per cent of its overall gender gap, leaving it at 131st among 145 economies. Its overall score has improved by 4.3 percentage points since 2006, with much of the long-term improvement coming from education.
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STEM Education: Female Participation Rising But Gap Remains, Says Report
STEM education in India shows higher male enrolment in technical fields, while female participation is growing steadily across selected disciplines.
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Why Women Are More Wary Of Artificial Intelligence Than Men, Study Reveals
A new study finds women view artificial intelligence as riskier than men due to higher risk aversion and greater exposure to AI related job disruptions, highlighting the need for inclusive AI policies.
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Few Women At Startup Event, Notes Delhi Founder: "They Just Need To Be Invited"
Founder Divyanshi Dhouni shared her concern about the lack of women at a vibrant startup event, urging the ecosystem to create more inclusive and visible spaces for female entrepreneurs.
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Is India Really Closing Its Gender Gap? Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath Weighs In
For Kamath, the issue goes beyond policy or education. "The problem at the core might be one of society and psychology," he said. "Articulating and taking cognizance might be step one."
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Dairy Disparity: India's Gender Gap In Milk Consumption May Be Eroding Women's Bones
"In 2021, 80% of men consumed dairy weekly compared to 71% of women, a disparity that has remained largely unchanged over the years", a study states.
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Sharp Rise in Class 12 Top Scorers Over 11 Years, Girls Lead the Surge: Government Data
The changing gender dynamics are also notable with the rise in girls choosing the science stream in Class 11.
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India Drop's In Global Gender Gap Report, Now Ranks...
India has ranked 131 out of 146 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year, With a parity score of just 64.1 per cent.
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WEF Report Says Global Gender Gap Narrows To 68.8%
Iceland retains its top spot as the most gender-equal economy, with 92.6% of its gender gap getting closed.
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JPMorgan AM Japan Appoints Komatsu As First Female President
Komatsu, who was a managing director, will become president effective March 1, JPMorgan AM said Monday in a news release.
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Women Hold Only 10% Key Managerial Personnel Positions In India: Report
Women constitute less than 20 per cent of the overall workforce, and only 10 per cent hold key managerial personnel (KMP) positions even as companies are making efforts for diversity, according to a report.
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India Ranks 129th On Global Gender Gap Index, Iceland Leads The World
India has slipped two places on the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap index to 129th place, while Iceland retained its top position in the rankings published today.
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Closing Gender Gap Could Lift Global GDP By Over 20%: World Bank
Ending discriminatory laws and practices that prevent women from working or starting businesses could raise global gross domestic product by more than 20%, which would double the rate of global growth over the next decade, World Bank said on Monday.
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India Ranks 127 Out Of 146 For Gender Parity: World Economic Forum Report
The World Economic Forum (WEF) ranked India at 135 out of 146 countries in the Global Gender Gap Index in the report's 2022 edition.
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Dear India Inc., Why Are We Not Doing Enough To Support Women Startups
Let’s find out how easy or difficult it is for women in India to start their own companies or businesses.
