Page 6 - Latest Updates on International Women's Day
'Inspiring women' to take over PM Modi's social media accounts on Sunday
On Monday night, the PM said he was "thinking of giving up my social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube" this Sunday, setting the internet abuzz
 "'Inspiring women' to take over PM Modi's social media accounts on Sunday")
FinMin says govt policies have large number of women beneficiaries
As on Feb 17, 2020, more than 81 per cent account holders under Stand Up India Scheme are women
 "FinMin says govt policies have large number of women beneficiaries")
Modi not quitting social media; 'inspiring women' to use accounts on Mar 8
PM Modi appealed to women to share their inspiring stories with the hashtag #SheInspiresUs
 "Modi not quitting social media; 'inspiring women' to use accounts on Mar 8")
Women as borrowers
Finance needs to find female-targeted products
 "Women as borrowers")
Podcast: How organisations are promoting International Women's Day
National carrier Air India will be flying 12 international flights as well as 40-plus domestic flights with an all-women crew on Women's Day
 "Podcast: How organisations are promoting International Women's Day")
'I matter': Google Doodle celebrates Women's Day 2019 with these 13 quotes
Here are the 13 inspirational quotes that Google Doodle put on International Women's Day 2019
 "'I matter': Google Doodle celebrates Women's Day 2019 with these 13 quotes")
Gender pay gap in India down by only 1% in 2018, says monster survey
In the manufacturing sector, men earn 24% more than women
 "Gender pay gap in India down by only 1% in 2018, says monster survey")
Budget outlays for women-oriented schemes never crossed 6% in BJP's tenure
In two years - 2010-11 and 2011-12 - it crossed 6%
 "Budget outlays for women-oriented schemes never crossed 6% in BJP's tenure")
All women crew to fly 12 international, 40 domestic Air India flights today
Women-led cockpit and cabin crew will be operating both wide and narrow-body aircraft in its fleet to all corners of the world
 "All women crew to fly 12 international, 40 domestic Air India flights today")
Women's employment plunges to 26% in 2018 from 36.7% in 2005: Report
The report blames this sorry state of affairs to the lack of access to quality education and the widening digital divide
More power to them: Women who break the glass ceiling in the world of oil
According to a report by the BCG, women participation in senior leadership globally in the oil and gas sector is 17 per cent but the share in India is just 5 per cent
 "More power to them: Women who break the glass ceiling in the world of oil")
Nothing brand new as companies pitch Women's Day marketing campaign
Special shows, freebies, discounts, and ads espousing empowerment, but is there more that brands can do for women?
 "Nothing brand new as companies pitch Women's Day marketing campaign")
Only 9% women and 11% men feel safe to use public transport, finds survey
Nearly 35 per cent men and women feel that public transport is safe except at night, says a survey conducted by Ola
 "Only 9% women and 11% men feel safe to use public transport, finds survey")
In real estate, it pays to put women on the board, shows study
While the average representation of women on REIT boards rose to 15.5 percent from 8 per cent in the past decade, that still trails the 22 per cent average for the S&P 500, according to the study
 "In real estate, it pays to put women on the board, shows study")
Women's Day 2018: How firms support employees through parenthood journey
Companies now deciding to support employees throughout the parenthood journey - in turn, ensures that fellow women have a better experience at the workplace
 "Women's Day 2018: How firms support employees through parenthood journey")
International Women's Day 2018: How 5 richest Indian women made their money
Savitri Jindal is the richest Indian woman and Kiran Mazumdar Shaw is the wealthiest female entrepreneur of the country
 "International Women's Day 2018: How 5 richest Indian women made their money")
Pay gap ensures women cricketers don't receive support men take for granted
On this Women's Day, the incomplete tale of Hamida Banu's life and Dutee Chand's continuing struggle should motivate us to recover, cherish and protect the histories of women in Indian sport.
 "Pay gap ensures women cricketers don't receive support men take for granted")
Are brand campaigns more tactical than strategic about Women's Day?
Brands continue to be tactical, not strategic; fall prey to stereotypes in their efforts to align with the cause of women around Women's Day say experts
 "Are brand campaigns more tactical than strategic about Women's Day?")
Women's Day: AI, SpiceJet, Vistara to fly with all-female crew today
SpiceJet to operate three special flights with all women cockpit and cabin crew on the occasion of International Women's Day
 "Women's Day: AI, SpiceJet, Vistara to fly with all-female crew today")
Putin praises 'feminine traits' of female bosses ahead of Women's Day
Russia's last female leader was Catherine the Great, who died in 1796
 "Putin praises 'feminine traits' of female bosses ahead of Women's Day")
