Education alone may not end gender disparity in India
By Anurag Behar There is no substitute for education’s role in developing a good society. But in the here and now, we need education, and more […]
Gender Equality
Two Indians shortlisted for Commonwealth Youth Awards
NEW DELHI: Two Indians, both working in the field of gender equality, are among the 20 finalists shortlisted for the Commonwealth Youth Awards 2018, which […]
‘Average Dalit Woman Dies 14.6 Years Younger Than Women From Higher Castes’
BY AMANAT KHULLAR A new UN study also notes that the intersection of gender with other forms of discrimination – caste, race/ethnicity, religion etc – is […]
`Economic progress, education key to ensure gender equality
Mumbai: Economic advancement and better education are key to ensuring gender equality in India, said social activist Surina Narula. Narula, founder and CEO of Difficult […]
Playing by the new roles
By Bhanu Pande It’s no longer gender equality but gender neutrality that is increasingly emerging as a new societal trend. And the ad world is quick […]
70% cos to up women hires for FY19: Study
Mumbai: Having a gender diverse workforce could be the flavour of the next financial year. In a study by BTI Consultants, based on insights gathered through a market […]
Meet Aparajita Gogoi, who is trying to reduce India’s maternal mortality rate
By Sneh Singh An influencer of maternal healthcare policy, Aparajita Gogoi emphasises the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment in women’s healthcare Aparajita Gogoi has […]
Buried in the rankings din
By Ashwini Deshpande Gender gaps come in the way of business competitiveness. India should take its slide in The Global Gender Gap rating seriously The credit […]
‘Gender equality key to GDP growth’
By Nirupa Vatyam HYDERABAD: Equal representation of men and women in all businesses is the key to a country’s GDP growth, John T Chambers, chairman of IT […]
Closing the gender gap at India’s Institutes of Management
There has been a major step in the right direction in the fight for gender equality in India, with a record number of women gaining […]