scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Saturday, April 4, 2026
TopicGender equality

Topic: Gender equality

Real cooperation between man & woman not possible without social, economic, political justice: Hansa Mehta

On 19 December 1946, Hansa Mehta delivered an address in the Constituent Assembly, calling for equality of status and opportunity for women in independent India.

SC ruling on wedding gifts another win for Muslim women. But battle over personal laws continues

As more Muslim women approach courts, the judiciary is expanding their rights. Contentious issues such as talaq-e-hasan, female genital mutilation & polygamy remain in line for scrutiny.

Metro Shoes new ad on ‘modern masculinity’ is uninspired, dated. Others did it better

The audience is now accustomed to deeper, more socially relevant content, and is demanding more from brands.

‘Humanity’, not ‘mankind’ & ‘mess staff’, not ‘mess man’. Navy takes step to adopt gender-neutral language

Navy has identified words used day-to-day to make them more gender-neutral. Moreover, all 3 services are ensuring provisions for women, like maternity leave, updated uniforms & more.

UK to send female Governors to World Bank, IMF meetings

Development Minister Anneliese Dodds will announce new funding and reaffirm the UK's commitment to advancing gender equality on global stage.

SubscriberWrites: Fallacy of travel subsidies: A misguided approach

Free travel for women on state buses seems kind but perpetuates dependency, burdens transport agencies & overlooks financial needs. Citizens should demand efficiency over handouts.

This CA broke up with his girlfriend with an Excel Sheet of expenses. It’s neither cool nor equal

Chartered accountant Aditya itemised every rupee spent during his time with his girlfriend. From birthday parties and Valentine’s dates to flowers and even mosquito coils.

WHO announces winners of 5th Health for All film festival

Global filmmakers showcase pressing health issues through powerful storytelling.

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar hails progress in gender equality, women’s empowerment

He said gender equality and women-led development were fundamental principles of a just and progressive society and also a "decisive milestone" in Indian polity.

India launches logo & website of global alliance for gender equality, focus on education, enterprise

Launch was done by Bill Gates & Smriti Irani. 'Alliance for Global Good: Gender Equity and Equality' aims to boost quality & access to health, education & economic opportunities for women.

On Camera

The influencer war that took rural creator Pujarini Pradhan global

As social media debated whether audiences were consuming Pujarini Pradhan as a symbol, The Juggernaut turned her into a story that could circulate globally, with or without her participation.

SEBI proposes return of open market share buybacks to support stocks

Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.

South Korea’s Cheongung-II missile system makes its mark in West Asia war. Here’s why

UAE has been using this defence system, which is similar to America's Patriots, against Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.