International Women S Day

On Camera, Delhi Woman Dragged Behind Bike After Robbers Snatch Her Purse

Delhi News | Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday March 12, 2019

A woman narrowly escaped death after she was dragged behind a motorcycle while trying to catch the assailants who robbed her in Delhi's Janakpuri on Friday. Shocking CCTV footage shows the woman, 53, falling as she held on to her bag even as the robbers moved ahead on the bike.

Kolkata Student, "Heckled" Over Clothing, Accuses Trinamool Youth Workers

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday March 9, 2019

A student in south Kolkata has been allegedly heckled by students' union members on International Women's Day for wearing a "revealing dress".

Women's Day 2019: Nick Jonas' Post For Priyanka Chopra Will Make You Smile

Entertainment | Saturday March 9, 2019

On International Women's Day, Nick Jonas wrote for Priyanka Chopra, "This incredible woman is a beacon of light and inspiration to so many all around the world"

1,000 Wine Bottles For A Penny Apiece: US Liquor Store Surprises Patrons

World News | Samantha Schmidt, The Washington Post | Saturday March 9, 2019

The word spread on a Reddit thread, in texts between friends, and on street corners in northwest Washington, D.C.: In honor of International Women's Day, a liquor store in Columbia Heights would be giving out 1,000 bottles of wine to women who walked in the door on Friday.

Dimple Yadav Among 3 Women Named In Samajwadi Party Election List Today

India News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Jimmy Jacob | Friday March 8, 2019

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Samajwadi Party today named three women -- including party chief Akhilesh Yadav's wife Dimple Yadav -- in its list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The 41-year-old will contest from Kannauj, a constituency from which she had already been elected in the 2012 bypolls and the 2014 genera...

Amid Chandigarh Ticket Tussle, Protest By Congress Workers On Women's Day

Chandigarh News | Written by Mohammad Ghazali | Friday March 8, 2019

Women Congress leaders in Chandigarh today marked the International Women's Day by holding a protest near the party office - Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan - saying they were not allowed access to the party office for a Women's Day special event.

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar Shares "Sweet Gestures Of Love" On Women's Day, Cooks For His Mom

Akash Khanna | Friday March 8, 2019

On International Women's Day, many athletes took to social media to appreciate the women in their lives.

Strike, Protests Mark International Women's Day In Spain

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday March 8, 2019

For the second year running, Spanish women went on strike today for International Women's Day, with several protests kicking off over what has become a hot topic in the country's election campaign.

A First: 41 Women To Fully Operate Madhya Pradesh Railway Station

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 8, 2019

On the occasion of the International Women's Day on Friday, Madhya Pradesh's Madan Mahal railway station turned into a ''pink station'', with all its operations being managed only by women staffers.

International Women's Day: Delhi Panel for Women Felicitates Achievers

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 8, 2019

A hearing-impaired international badminton player, India's first female stunt rider and firefighter, and crew members of Air India were awarded by the Delhi Commission for Women on the occasion of International Women's Day.

On Women's Day, Pak's First Hindu Female Lawmaker Addresses Parliament

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday March 8, 2019

Krishna Kumari Kohli, Pakistan's first female senator from the Hindu Dalit community, on Friday chaired the session of the Upper House of Parliament on occasion of International Women''s Day.

Marriage, Household Chores Biggest Deterrent In Girls' Education

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Friday March 8, 2019

90 per cent girls in four states - Haryana, Bihar, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh - are affected by their dependency on others to drop them to school.

Apple Music, Annie Lennox Campaign for ‘Global Feminism’ on International Women’s Day

Akhil Arora | Friday March 8, 2019

Apple has partnered with Annie Lennox to highlight the progress around women’s rights and the long way we still have to go, on International Women’s Day 2019.

International Women's Day: Mithali Raj, Manika Batra Lead Wishes For "Strong Women"

Akash Khanna | Friday March 8, 2019

Other athletes including Kidambi Srikanth and Ajinkya Rahane also sent Women's Day messages.

Women's Day 2019: Katrina Kaif Celebrates 'The Best Woman' She Knows

Entertainment | Friday March 8, 2019

On International Women's Day, Katrina Kaif shared a video of her mother Suzanne Turquotte, who is a teacher