Page 5 - Latest Updates on International Women's Day
Women capable of making history: Rahul Gandhi on International Women's Day
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day and said women are capable of creating history and future with formidable grace
 "Women capable of making history: Rahul Gandhi on International Women's Day")
Let us collectively resolve to promote gender justice: President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind extended his greetings on the occasion of International Women's Day and urged all people to take a resolve to promote gender justice and eliminate gender inequality.
 "Let us collectively resolve to promote gender justice: President Kovind")
India takes pride in accomplishments of women, says PM Modi on Women's Day
On the occasion of International Women's Day, PM Modi said it is his government's honour to be getting the opportunity to work towards furthering women empowerment across a wide range of sectors
 "India takes pride in accomplishments of women, says PM Modi on Women's Day")
In pictures: 11 women who were the 'firsts' in their field in 2021
International Women's Day is celebrated annually on March 8. Here's a list of 11 women who were the 'firsts' in their field in recent months
 "In pictures: 11 women who were the 'firsts' in their field in 2021")
Time for women to play a proactive role in managing their family's finances
March 8 will be celebrated as International Women's Day. On this occasion, we've got three highly accomplished women from the corporate world to offer advice to their younger counterparts
 "Time for women to play a proactive role in managing their family's finances")
Women's Day: Shaheen Bagh abuzz as women from across country join agitation
The women, staging the protest for nearly three months, said the support is encouraging
 "Women's Day: Shaheen Bagh abuzz as women from across country join agitation")
When PM Modi signed off, and seven 'women achievers' shared their stories
Last week, the PM had tweeted that he planned to give up his social media handles on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook to women achievers on International Women's Day
 "When PM Modi signed off, and seven 'women achievers' shared their stories")
PM Modi's social media initiative introducing 'superwomen' earns praise
With hashtag 'SheInspiresUs' trending, many lauded the stories of the women as "inspirational" and thanked the prime minister for introducing the "superwomen" to the people
 "PM Modi's social media initiative introducing 'superwomen' earns praise")
Advertisers push inclusion cart on Women's Day but is it just tokenism?
Women's Day (March 8) saw brands across categories put their best gender-aware or 'woke' message forward. But in the clutter, the message is getting diluted.
 "Advertisers push inclusion cart on Women's Day but is it just tokenism?")
Bomb blast survivor to Kashmir's Arifa: 7 women who took over PM's Twitter
Prime Minister Modi said that he is signing off from his social media accounts as seven women achievers will share their life journeys under #SheInspiresUs campaign
 "Bomb blast survivor to Kashmir's Arifa: 7 women who took over PM's Twitter")
ICC Women's T20 WC: Ahead of IND vs AUS final, Katy Perry meets Team India
Perry, who is expecting her first child with fiance and Hollywood actod Orland Bloom, will on Sunday perform two songs to get the final underway followed by a one-hour post-match concert.
 "ICC Women's T20 WC: Ahead of IND vs AUS final, Katy Perry meets Team India")
Modi 'signs off', hands over social media accounts to 7 'women achievers'
The first to tweet from the PM's Twitter handle was Sneha Mohandoss, founder of Food Bank India
 "Modi 'signs off', hands over social media accounts to 7 'women achievers'")
ICC Women's T20 WC final: AUS wins record 5th title, beats IND by 85 runs
Opting to bat, Australia rode on blistering half-centuries by openers Alyssa Healy (75) and Beth Mooney (78 not out) to post 184 for four
 "ICC Women's T20 WC final: AUS wins record 5th title, beats IND by 85 runs")
Women in India Inc: Representation remains poor despite regulatory push
Currently, about 43 companies in the top 500 are yet to appoint women independent directors
 "Women in India Inc: Representation remains poor despite regulatory push")
Here's what Finance Ministry claims about women and social schemes
Micro Save Consulting says 65% of women either did not have access to formal financial services
 "Here's what Finance Ministry claims about women and social schemes")
International Women's Day: India Inc vows to promote gender diversity
From financial services to manufacturing firms, corporate leaders are taking steps to ensure diversity and inclusiveness
 "International Women's Day: India Inc vows to promote gender diversity")
Hard-sell on Women's Day
The anniversary has become a commercialised event
 "Hard-sell on Women's Day")
Women's day: PM Modi to interact with Nari Shakti awardees on Sunday
The interaction will take place after President Ram Nath Kovind gives away the "Nari Shakti" awards at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday morning.
 "Women's day: PM Modi to interact with Nari Shakti awardees on Sunday")
More action than noise on Women's Day?
The PM's clarion call acted as a starter gun for various governmental agencies, galvanising them to action
 "More action than noise on Women's Day?")
Tinder pledges up to $1mn in free in-app ads for women entrepreneurs
The firm is inviting applications from companies where at least 50 per cent of the founding team are women or identify as women
 "Tinder pledges up to $1mn in free in-app ads for women entrepreneurs")
