Women

OPINION | Safe commutes key to unlocking women’s manufacturing workforce participation

Unsafe commutes stop many women from working in factories. Better transport and safety systems can increase participation, improve retention, and help India grow its economy faster

OPINION | Why India Inc is losing women leaders after a decade at work

Women enter India’s workforce in large numbers but many leave at mid-career stages which weakens leadership pipelines and reduces representation in senior corporate positions

Karnataka’s gender budget growth slows despite large welfare schemes

Women-focused spending rises to Rs 94,663 crore in FY27, but its share in the state budget declines as overall expenditure grows faster

Afghanistan: Taliban's new law permits husbands to beat wives unless serious injury occurs

The Taliban’s new penal code allows husbands to punish wives and children, limits protections for women, and has been condemned by human rights groups as legitimising domestic abuse.

Karnataka launches Rs 150-crore ELEVATE NxT for AI, emerging tech startups; out-of-state firms must register locally if selected

Karnataka also unveils Startup Policy 2025-2030 at a felicitation event for 146 Idea2PoC ELEVATE 2025 winners in Bengaluru

SC allows husband to travel overseas for employment despite pending criminal case under Section 498A

Prolonged investigation without a chargesheet cannot be used to indefinitely restrict an accused’s right to livelihood and travel, rules court

Rebuilding your money life after divorce: A practical guide for women

How to rebuild money confidence and long-term stability when a marriage ends.

CEO tries out billionaire investor Bill Ackman’s viral ‘May I meet you’ dating tip. What happened next

Bill Ackman wrote that in his youth, he would ask, 'May I meet you?' before starting a conversation. According to him, the phrase 'almost never got a no' and opened doors to meeting 'really interesting people'.

No, it's not about rewaris for the women of Bihar

Bihari women have scripted their own story of empowerment aided by the state. The women of Bihar have voted for Nitish Kumar’s brand of clean politics, bank accounts, better maternal health and more, writes Shweta Punj

Karnataka notifies menstrual leave policy: 12 days of paid leave annually for women employees

Women employees in factories, shops, commercial establishments and other registered industries in Karnataka can now avail one day of paid menstrual leave every month without the need for a medical certificate.

Karnataka’s guarantee schemes a boon for women, studies show

The five poll guarantees include free travel for women on non-AC state-run buses, 200 units of free power per month, Rs 2,000 per month for each female head of the family, 10 kg of food grains per month to BPL families, Rs 3,000 per month for two years to unemployed graduates, and Rs 1,500 per month for two years to unemployed diploma holders.

Taliban minister Amir Khan Muttaqi confronted by rare challenge in India: women journalists

Amir Khan Muttaqi week-long visit to India is the first foreign diplomatic trip by a top Taliban leader since the hardline Islamist group seized power in Afghanistan in 2021.

Karnataka: Women employees to get one paid day off every month as state cabinet approves Menstrual Leave Policy

The earlier proposal offered six days of paid menstrual leave annually, but the labour department later decided to increase it to one day per month.

Why women in the US military are pushing back against Hegseth’s remarks on standards

US defence secretary’s comments revive old debates over equality, fitness tests and combat roles.

9 strange symptoms women over 40 should never ignore

Hormonal and physical shifts in your 40s can bring a wave of new symptoms—some surprising, some subtle, and others just plain strange. While many changes are normal with age, a few may hint at deeper health issues.

Companies with women CFOs outperform industry averages, but representation stuck at 25%: Study

Hope King, founder of Macro Talk, noted that women are often appointed during times of crisis. 'They’re seen as detail-oriented, thoughtful in their approach, and relentlessly hard-working,' she said.

Lions International Presents News18 SheShakti 2025 | From Breaking Barriers to Building Bharat

Join us on August 21st in New Delhi at News18 SheShakti 2025- the biggest celebration of India's most inspiring women, who are breaking barriers and building a better Bharat. They are redefining progress and leadership, not just thinking differently but creating a world without limits. Whether in boardrooms, grassroots movements, policymaking, or start-up ecosystems, they are the leaders, change-makers, and nation-builders who are paving the way for others. Experience their stories of determination, vision, and relentless drive- Live and be inspired by the voices shaping India's future.

Instagram vs Reality: How travel influencers are selling Afghanistan’s beauty while Taliban erases women from public life

Travel influencers from the US, Europe, and Australia are flocking to the country, often portraying it as safe and welcoming. Afghan women themselves say influencers are helping the Taliban whitewash oppression.

Women above 60: Fixed income investment - Safe bets for 2025

Post-retirement, stability, security, and assured income become more important than high returns.

Unlocking the power of India’s 470-million women

India’s 470 million working-age women are a massive untapped economic force. Recognising their invisible labour and designing contextual financial solutions is key to unlocking inclusive, sustainable national growth

India must stand up for gender equity for its vulnerable betis

The recent cases of Radhika and Ridhanya are tragic reminders of the deeply embedded patriarchal values that exists in large parts of India. The ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ initiative should be nurtured, and it could be the trigger for the larger gender-related socio-cultural transformation that India needs