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SBI launches $500 million social loan to boost women's economic empowermen
Updated : 6 days, 19 hours ago IST
State Bank of India (SBI) has launched a USD 500 million syndicated social term loan facility, focused exclusively on women empowerment, with a greenshoe option.
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Newton School Commits to Training 1 Lakh Women in Technology in 2026
Updated : 6 days, 19 hours ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 7: As the global technology economy continues to expand, women remain significantly underrepresented in core technology roles such as data science, artificial intelligence, analytics, and emerging digital fields. Globally, women account for less than 25%
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Why More Women Get Cancer in India -- But More Men Die
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 3: Cancer is a growing public health challenge in India, affecting millions of families every year. Recent data from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) reveal a notable paradox: women in India report a slightly higher incidence of cancer, ye
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Closing the Gender Gap in Money Management Skills - Why Girls Need Equal A
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 14: Financial literacy among Indian women remains alarmingly low - a challenge that has persisted for decades. Multiple, interconnected factors contribute to this gap, including cultural norms, limited educational opportunities, psychological barriers
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From dropouts to re-enrollment: Girls return to schools in Gujarat
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In Gujarat's Jamnagar district, the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative is turning into a movement of transformation, bringing young girls back to classrooms and giving them a renewed sense of purpose. With the firm leadership of District Women and Child Officer Pujaben Dodiya, and strong
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Turning Ambition into Impact: IIM Calcutta Launch 9th Batch Exclusive Lead
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Calcutta (West Bengal) [India], October 7: The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta), in collaboration with TimesPro, has announced admissions to the ninth cohort of its esteemed executive education initiative - Transitioning into Leadership: A Programme for Women Executives
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Jamboree and GMAC Team Up to Boost Women's Representation in Business Scho
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 27: In a joint effort to close the gender gap in graduate business education, Jamboree Education has partnered with the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) to encourage more women to pursue programs like the MBA, Master in Management (MiM), and other relate
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Widening Gender Gap in India's Financial Protection Levels - Axis Max Life
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19: Axis Max Life Insurance Ltd. ("Axis Max Life"/ "Company"), formerly known as Max Life Insurance Company Ltd, in partnership with KANTAR, the world's leading marketing data and analytics company, has released gender-specific findings from the seventh edition of its
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ITU marks 160 years of connecting world
Updated : 10 months ago IST
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) marked its 160th anniversary on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, celebrating decades of connecting the world through innovation, cooperation, and standard-setting. ITU also emphasised bridging the digital gender gap to ensur
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MSDE and Microsoft launch 'AI Careers for Women' initiative with Centers o
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 25: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Microsoft have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch AI Careers for Women--a pioneering skilling initiative aimed at empowering women in higher education institutions to pursue caree
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Bagggel Announces 2nd Edition of "Being CEO Ready" Conference to Address L
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], March 29: Bagggel Foundation is proud to announce the second edition of its annual flagship conference "Being CEO Ready", scheduled for April 5, 2025, at Hotel Royal Orchid in Bengaluru. The one-day event aims to address the significant gender gap in corporate
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India and UN-Women convene Ministerial Roundtable on Women's Empowerment a
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The event spotlighted the critical importance of digital and financial inclusion to women's empowerment and leadership. By emphasizing investments in women's education, health, and economic autonomy, the event underscored how bridging gender gaps can drive development, overcome poverty, a
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