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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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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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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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Gender Gap At Work Far Worse Than Expected: UN
Women have a harder time accessing work globally than previously thought, while the gender gap in working conditions and pay has barely budged in two decades, the United Nations said Monday.
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"Measurement Through Western Standards": Smriti Irani On Gender Gap Index
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday questioned the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index assessment which ranked India at 135th place in terms of gender parity.
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How 'Aspire For Her' Aims To Bridge Gender Gap in India's Workforce
Aspire For Her is an initiative to empower women and bring them back into the workforce, thus making them financially independent
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Rahul Gandhi Says Centre "Disarming Women" Over Global Gender Gap Report
Citing the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2021 which has downgraded India by 28 spots, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the BJP-led Central government of "disarming women in accordance with the Sangh's mentality
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India Slips 28 Ranks To 140 On Gender Gap Index
India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021, becoming the third-worst performer in South Asia.
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In Germany's New Law, Women Mandatory On Companies' Boards
German listed companies must include women on their executive boards as part of a landmark bill agreed by the country's coalition government Wednesday after voluntary efforts failed to close a gender gap.
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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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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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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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Gender Gap At Work Far Worse Than Expected: UN
Women have a harder time accessing work globally than previously thought, while the gender gap in working conditions and pay has barely budged in two decades, the United Nations said Monday.
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"Measurement Through Western Standards": Smriti Irani On Gender Gap Index
Union Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday questioned the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index assessment which ranked India at 135th place in terms of gender parity.
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How 'Aspire For Her' Aims To Bridge Gender Gap in India's Workforce
Aspire For Her is an initiative to empower women and bring them back into the workforce, thus making them financially independent
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Rahul Gandhi Says Centre "Disarming Women" Over Global Gender Gap Report
Citing the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Global Gender Gap Report 2021 which has downgraded India by 28 spots, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday accused the BJP-led Central government of "disarming women in accordance with the Sangh's mentality
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India Slips 28 Ranks To 140 On Gender Gap Index
India has slipped 28 places to rank 140th among 156 countries in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2021, becoming the third-worst performer in South Asia.
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In Germany's New Law, Women Mandatory On Companies' Boards
German listed companies must include women on their executive boards as part of a landmark bill agreed by the country's coalition government Wednesday after voluntary efforts failed to close a gender gap.
