Page 2 - Latest Updates on International Women's Day
International Women's Day: Hope of a better life eludes ASHA, site workers
Pay disparity, absence of social security or support system remain dominant themes
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International Women's Day 2024: What's the theme for this year?
International Women's Day 2024 is marked every year on March 8. This day signifies the opportunity to observe equality in all sectors of society
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Resolve to build 'Viksit Bharat' will be fulfilled by nation's women: Birla
Addressing the 58th Annual Function of Laxmibai College, Delhi University, on Wednesday, Birla said the women of India will lead the nation on the path of prosperity and glory
 "Resolve to build 'Viksit Bharat' will be fulfilled by nation's women: Birla")
Women's rights as a power play
With elections approaching, women have become the focus of political contestations, but no amount of handouts can change the reality of gender disparity in India
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63% women aspire to be entrepreneurs, seek financial independence: Study
The fourth edition of the PayNearby Women Financial Index finds more women are seeking financial independence, adopting digital payments, and seeking better financial planning
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International Women's Day 2024: Why do we celebrate this day?
International Women's Day 2024: The world celebrates this day to promote women's rights and equality. It is an opportunity to acknowledge women's equality and progress
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International Women's Day 2024: Date, History, Theme and Importance
International Women's Day is celebrated yearly on March 8. It is observed worldwide to recognise and celebrate women's contribution in social, culture, political and other human spheres
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'Companies can be isles of inclusion, have people of all castes, religion'
Speaking at a special event organized by the Godrej Group in the run-up to International Women's Day, Godrej said there is also a need for making workforces more gender-balanced
 "'Companies can be isles of inclusion, have people of all castes, religion'")
International Women's Day: Delhi, HP announce cash assistance for women
Women-centric schemes, campaigns galore ahead of International Women's Day
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16% of women from metro cities have more on their plate than men: Survey
Time and again, it has affected romantic relationships between two working partners; as shocking as it seems in today's day and age, 4 out of 11 women addressed the same issue
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Indian Overseas Bank disburses loans worth Rs 5.02 cr to self-help groups
The women entrepreneur branch of Indian Overseas Bank in the city sanctioned loans worth Rs 1.53 crore during the campaign organised by Chennai-I Region and Chennai II, another financial institution
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Gender equality will take 300 years to achieve, says UN chief
Pay gap for women who've never got married getting bigger: Study
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New health programme 'Arogya Mahila' launched for women in Telangana
Under the programme, tests would be conducted for women every Tuesday initially in 100 health centres and medicines provided to them free of cost
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Women govt employees in MP to get additional seven-day casual leave
Extending greetings on International Women's Day, he also announced that girl students who pass the Class 10 exam will be given financial literacy lessons
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Kerala government announces major schemes for women entrepreneurs
The Minister also said from April 1, 2023, women entrepreneurs can avail the facilities at the incubation centre at Kozhikode by giving 50 per cent rent
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Assam's lady police officers reminisce work experience on Women's Day
Nagaon superintendent of police (SP) Leena Doley pointed out that women who are given a leadership position in any sphere come under doubt as it is usually associated with men
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Women-led startups raise $4.3 bn in 2022, outperform those led by men
The number of active investors funding women-led startups has also risen steadily since 2010, with a sharp YoY jump of 42% in 2021
 "Women-led startups raise $4.3 bn in 2022, outperform those led by men")
AI says 15% of total pilots are female, schedules all-women crew flights
Air India on Wednesday said 15 per cent of its 1,825 pilots are women pilots, making it an airline with the largest number of female pilots
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India proud of its resilient Nari-Shakti: Amit Shah on Int'l Women's Day
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday saluted women's power on the occasion of International Women's Day
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Govt to keep working to further women's empowerment: PM Modi on Women's Day
On International Women's Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the role of women in India's progress and said his government will keep working to further women's empowerment
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