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Smriti Irani gains powerful global ally: Naspers CEO joins as co-chair of
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Alliance for Global Good - Gender Equity and Equality, launched at the World Economic Forum 2024, is accelerating its impact in India and beyond through policy reform, economic inclusion, and large-scale initiatives focused on capacity-building and economic empowerment for women.
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India has always been secular, minorities safest here: Rajnath Singh train
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"India is a country whose very culture embodies the spirit of Sarva Dharma Sambhav (equal respect for all faiths). Indian culture has, by its nature, always been secular. This is the land where everyone has always had the freedom to express and propagate their beliefs," he said.
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Melania, her parents should be on first boat: Deportation petition targets
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A viral MoveOn petition and remarks by Rep. Maxine Waters called for Melania Trump's deportation, citing Donald Trump's own immigration policies. Waters questioned Melania's family's immigration status during a protest, sparking widespread debate and criticism, according to Fox News.
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CISF sets benchmark with equal representation of women at IG-rank cadre of
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a significant stride toward gender parity and women empowerment, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has reached a historic milestone with 50 per cent of its Inspector General (IG)-rank cadre officers now being women.
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Brain scan reveals why Parkinson's drugs don't always work: Study
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Simon Fraser University Researchers are using an advanced brain imaging method called MEG to understand why Parkinson's drug levodopa doesn't work equally well for everyone.
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Nepal's amended citizenship bill paves way to acquire citizenship in mothe
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Nepal's parliament has passed a bill allowing children to acquire citizenship through their mothers, even if the father's identity is unknown--marking a major step toward gender equality and helping reduce statelessness among children born to Nepali women, especially those returning from abr
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London: International Widows Conference issues call to action "Don't Leave
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Global leaders and advocates gathered at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London on Tuesday for the International Widows Conference, marking the 15th UN International Widows Day, to call for a renewed global commitment to ending the widespread discrimination faced by widows and integrating th
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Sambhali Trust urges global solidarity against terrorism at UNHRC
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hansraj Singh of Sambhali Trust condemned the Pahalgam terror attack at the UNHRC session in Geneva, calling it a grave rights violation. He urged global unity against terrorism and highlighted India's commitment to peace and solidarity. The session continues until July 9, 2025.
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Jason Isaacs on receiving equal pay as 'White Lotus' co-stars
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Veteran actor Jason Isaacs recently revealed that every cast member on 'The White Lotus' Season 3 made USD 40,000 an episode, bringing their total pay for the series to around USD 320,000 each.
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"Because you didn't win an Academy Award": Robin Wright recalls her fight
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Actor Robin Wright, who is best known for her role of Claire Underwood in 'House of Cards', recently recalled how she was denied equal pay because she did not have an Academy Award.
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Robin Wright says AI is "going to help in the medical world", recalls batt
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Actress and film producer Robin Wright recalled how she needed to receive multiple paychecks to reach pay parity with Kevin Spacey on 'House of Cards', reported Deadline.
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Uttarakhand helicopter crash 'heartbreaking': RJD MP Manoj Jha calls for s
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI on the incident, Jha compared the crash to the recent tragedy in Ahmedabad, saying both had shaken the nation. "What happened recently in Ahmedabad was very tragic, and today's incident (Uttarakhand helicopter crash) is equally heartbreaking," Jha added.
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