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"Not easy, they come from a lot of struggles": Zoya Akhtar, Ayesha Sood ex
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
Be it a school educator from Tripura or a classical musician from Bengaluru, the four-part documentary series 'In Transit' gives a sneak peek into the lives of nine individuals who live beyond the gender binary and are ready to go through hardships to fulfill their dreams. Each character
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Uttarakhand Police hosts historic open house session with women officers
Updated : 10 months ago IST
In a landmark initiative, the Uttarakhand Police organised an open house session with women officers, marking a significant step towards promoting gender inclusivity and empowerment within the force.
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India's maritime sector witnesses surge in women seafarers, 649% growth in
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday highlighted that India's maritime sector has witnessed a surge in the numbers of women seafarers in the last 10 years, recording a whopping growth of 649 per cent. He made these remarks at the inaugural of International Day for Women in Maritime c
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India celebrates 'International Day for Women in Maritime', reinforces com
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
he Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal unveiled the 'Sagar Mein Samman' (SMS), a policy initiative of the Central Government to create a future ready gender equitable maritime workforce with the ultimate aim to increase participation of women in the ma
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ITU marks 160 years of connecting world
Updated : 10 months, 1 week 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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Startek® wins CII-CWL Award for Gender Parity in Business
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 14: Startek®, a digital-first global customer experience (CX) solutions provider, has been honored with the prestigious CII - Centre on Women Leadership (CWL) Award for Gender Parity in Business. This recognition underscores the Startek commitment to fo
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UAE Gender Balance Council showcases national achievements at G20 Women's
Updated : 10 months, 1 week ago IST
The UAE, represented by the UAE Gender Balance Council, participated in the second technical meeting of the G20 Women's Empowerment Working Group, held in South Africa on 8-9 May under the country's G20 Presidency.
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Merck Foundation and Maldives First Lady Starting Their Partnership to Bui
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Male [Maldives] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany underscored their long-term commitment to build healthcare capacity and break infertility stigma in Maldives during their high-level meeting with H.E. Mrs. SAJIDHA MOHAMED, Th
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Bella Ramsey says "recognition for women in the industry is preserved" thr
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nonbinary actor Bella Ramsey is speaking out about the importance of gendered awards categories in the entertainment industry.
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Former Union Minister Smriti Irani addresses YUVA SANSAD at O.P. Jindal Gl
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], April 28: Smriti Zubin Irani, Former Union Minister, addressed the YUVA SANSAD and the students of O.P. Jindal Global University at a wide-ranging interactive discussion on the theme: Lok Sabha, Constituent Assembly & Special Sitting of the Cabinet Committee fo
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SOPs for forensic evidence collection released on World DNA Day
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Marking World DNA Day, Dr Pinky Anand, former Additional Solicitor General of India, launched Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the collection of forensic evidence to strengthen the justice system for victims of gender-based violence.
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MSDE and Microsoft launch 'AI Careers for Women' initiative with Centers o
Updated : 11 months 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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