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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicGender biases

Topic: Gender biases

‘Coarse case of inequality’ — SC orders Rs 60 lakh compensation for ex-Army nurse sacked for marrying

Observing that the rule used to dismiss former Lieutenant Selina John only applied to women nursing officers, apex court said acceptance of such patriarchal rule undermines human dignity.

Gender biases remain stagnant for decade, leaving it unlikely to meet UN’s goal of gender parity

UN report says that biased social norms and broader human-development crisis heightened by Covid, when many women lost their income, have stalled progress on inequality.

Biased AI systems contributing to $17bn gender credit gap in emerging markets: Study

Study conducted by Women’s World Banking finds that fintech firms in emerging markets are missing out on an opportunity to reach 1 bn new customers.

Bring more women engineers on board for a sustainable world

When engineering is critical to achieving sustainable development goals, and when our ultimate goal is equality, engineering must become as diverse as possible.

I talked to and met Indian women in science for years. And this is what they told me

More than introducing token awards to mark Women’s Day, sensitising accomplished men in science against everyday sexism may help bridge the gender gap.

Wicked witches and evil queens: Why children’s books need more female villains

There are clear gender biases in children's books. Studies show lead characters are 50% more likely to be male than female.

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.