Women Empowerment

Grammys 2019: Michelle Obama's Surprise Appearance And Girl Power Message

Entertainment | Agence France-Presse | Monday February 11, 2019

Grammys 2019: Michelle Obama delivered message of women's empowerment alongside Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys and Jada Pinkett-Smith

RSMSSB Releases Master Question paper, Answer Key For Supervisor 2018 Exam

Jobs | NDTV Education Team | Tuesday February 5, 2019

RSMSSB has released the Master Question paper and preliminary answer key for the Supervisor (Women Empowerment) 2018 exam.

"Nari Shakti " Is Oxford Dictionary's Hindi Word Of The Year 2018

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 26, 2019

Nari Shakti (women empowerment) has been chosen as the Hindi word of the year 2018 by Oxford Dictionaries. The announcement was made during a session at the ongoing Jaipur Literature Festival.

"Approach Towards Women Disastrous": Maneka Gandhi Jabs Mamata Banerjee

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 24, 2019

Union minister Maneka Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for not implementing key government schemes meant for women empowerment, saying the state government's approach towards women is "disastrous".

Despite Hurdles, Centre Committed To Making Law On Triple Talaq: PM Modi

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday December 22, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the government is committed to making a law on triple talaq despite facing "hurdles" and resistance.

Bihar Appoints Over 6,000 Women Constables, Male Candidates Not Impressed

India News | Written by Manish Kumar | Thursday October 18, 2018

As many as 6,643 women have been appointed as constables in the Bihar police, creating a record of sorts and adding yet another feather to the Nitish Kumar government's cap. The development, however, evoked angry reactions from male applicants, who claimed that women were accorded preferential treatment in physical eligibility tests.

Indian Official At 'UN Women' Dismissed Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 19, 2018

In the strongest disciplinary measure available within staff rules in the United Nations, an Indian national employed in the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment has been dismissed after an investigation determined he engaged in sexual misconduct.

Indian At UN Gender Equality Agency Faces Action For "Sexual Misconduct"

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 2, 2018

An investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against an Indian national employed in the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment has been completed and steps have been taken to initiate "appropriate action" against him.

End Of Driving Ban Will Boost Women's Economic Role In Saudi Arabia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday June 21, 2018

The end of a decades-old female driving ban is expected to bring an economic windfall for millions of Saudi women, making it easier for them to work and do business.

5 Things A Woman Should Never Do For A Man, Or Anyone Else

Simar Rana | Wednesday April 11, 2018

As women, we are quick to give up on our own passions and identities. But there are some things you shouldn't have to do for anyone

Katrina Kaif Asks A Hard Question: 'Do I Really Support Women As Much As I Can?'

Entertainment | Tuesday March 20, 2018

"Sometimes, I honestly feel that do we really support our contemporaries?" said Katrina Kaif

Saudi Women Will Drive But Face Bumpy Road To Empowerment

World News | AFP | Tuesday March 6, 2018

Mervat Bukhari, a force of nature draped head-to-toe in Islamic niqab, braved insults and taunts to become the first Saudi woman to work at a gas station, something unimaginable not long ago.

Now, Saudi Women Don't Need Male Permission To Start Own Business

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday February 18, 2018

Women in Saudi Arabia can now open their own businesses without the consent of a husband or male relative, as the kingdom pushes to expand a fast-growing private sector.

How This Man Financially Empowered Women of a Madhya Pradesh Village

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Saturday November 25, 2017

Gautam Karelia taught ten women of Madhya Pradesh's Diken village about opening of Jan Dhan account

'Pakistan Girl' Takes Aim At Corrupt Cops And Domestic Abuse

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday September 19, 2017

The new "Pakistan Girl" comic series is based on Sarah, a normal teenager with a pet cat who discovers she has superhuman powers after waking from a coma caused by a blast in her village.