Page 4 - Latest Updates on International Women's Day
PM Narendra Modi interacts with winners of Nari Shakti Puraskar
The awards will be given by President Ram Nath Kovind on International Women's Day which is on March 8
 "PM Narendra Modi interacts with winners of Nari Shakti Puraskar")
Three top women execs and the challenges they face in their financial lives
Higher life expectancy, inadequate retirement planning and insurance, and risk aversion are some of the key issues they feel Indian women need to address
 "Three top women execs and the challenges they face in their financial lives")
Best of BS Opinion: Future shock, a new case for peace with Pakistan & more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Future shock, a new case for peace with Pakistan & more")
In bad taste
What appears smart may not necessarily be sensitive. A tweet by Burger King UK on International Women's Day touched a raw nerve. It employed language that is usually characterised as misogynist
Women: Educated but unemployed
Indian women work a lot. But, their work is predominantly at home, in service of other members of their household
US President Biden nominates 2 women Generals to lead military commands
Both will become the second and third women in the history of the United States Armed Forces to lead combatant Commands
 "US President Biden nominates 2 women Generals to lead military commands")
Burger King UK division under fire for 'Women belong in kitchen' tweet
Fast-food chain Burger King's United Kingdom division sparked an outcry on Monday as critics accused the brand of using a sexist trope as a clickbait
 "Burger King UK division under fire for 'Women belong in kitchen' tweet")
Women across world played role of saviours during Covid pandemic: Vardhan
India has been home to women leaders over the centuries, be it in the field of polity or religion, education or business, he said
 "Women across world played role of saviours during Covid pandemic: Vardhan")
On Women's Day, LS Speaker meets women MPs, journos; lauds their role
The event was also attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani
 "On Women's Day, LS Speaker meets women MPs, journos; lauds their role")
Women deployed aboard Indian Navy warships for first time in 24 years
The navy had last deployed women on Indian Naval Ship (INS) Jyoti in 1997, the senior Navy officials said
 "Women deployed aboard Indian Navy warships for first time in 24 years")
International Women's Day: Over 8k Mumbai women given Covid-19 vaccine
On the occasion of International Women's Day on Monday, over 8,000 women were given COVID-19 vaccine at five centres in Mumbai, civic officials said
 "International Women's Day: Over 8k Mumbai women given Covid-19 vaccine")
Women's Day: Civil rights groups call for equality, life sans violence
On International Women's Day, civil rights organisations called for gender equality, violence-free life and renewed pledge to invest in women's leadership building in the post-pandemic world.
 "Women's Day: Civil rights groups call for equality, life sans violence")
International Women's Day: Mithali Raj shares picture with her 'idol'
On the occasion of International Women's Day, India women's ODI skipper Mithali Raj dedicated a heartfelt post to her mother, her 'biggest inspiration', on Monday
 "International Women's Day: Mithali Raj shares picture with her 'idol'")
Women still prefer cash transactions followed by AadhaarPay: Survey
A majority of women still prefer doing cash transactions followed by AadhaarPay, according to a survey.
 "Women still prefer cash transactions followed by AadhaarPay: Survey")
Subtle discrimination against women shouldn't be encouraged in language: FM
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla also took the initiative to celebrate women and their achievements on the occasion of International Women's Day
 "Subtle discrimination against women shouldn't be encouraged in language: FM")
Google announces $25 mn grant for women, several other initiatives
The grant will be provided under Google's charitable arm Google.org as an Impact Challenge for Women and Girls
 "Google announces $25 mn grant for women, several other initiatives")
We have highest respect for women, says Supreme Court
The top court said the reputation of the judiciary is in the hands of its lawyers, the 'Bar'
 "We have highest respect for women, says Supreme Court")
Sundar Pichai pledges $25 million to empower women in India and globally
In a bid to support the economic empowerment of women in India, Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Monday announced $25 million in grants to non-profits and social enterprises in India and around the world
 "Sundar Pichai pledges $25 million to empower women in India and globally")
Women's T20 Champions Cup to be played in 2027 and 2031, ICC says
On the occasion of International Women's Day, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced the expansion of women's cricket events post the 2023 cycle
 "Women's T20 Champions Cup to be played in 2027 and 2031, ICC says")
International Women's Day: Women in UP get priority for Covid-19 jab
To mark the International Women's Day on Monday, the state health department of the Uttar Pradesh government is planning to prioritise women for its vaccination drive against Covid-19
 "International Women's Day: Women in UP get priority for Covid-19 jab")
