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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
TopicWomen leaders

Topic: Women leaders

SubscriberWrites: Lessons from War–No Nation can afford to ignore half its talent

In crisis, women lead, but in peace, outdated norms persist. From military to corporate India, true progress demands women not just at the table, but shaping the conversation and leadership.

Before McKinsey, Bain, India had its own management gurus. Now daughters are taking the lead

The new-age women management gurus like Purvi Sheth and Jigisha Lulla started their career with support from their fathers. But they are different from the earlier generation in many ways.

Nasscom to FICCI—women are leading India’s industry associations

Leaders like Rekha Sethi at AIMA and Debjani Ghosh at NASSCOM brought about transformational changes in the organisations as leaders.

Women hold other women back in the workplace. It’s called the queen bee syndrome

In 'Letters to Daughters of Tomorrow', Dr Shamoly Khera talks about the importance of cultivating the young women and girls of today into influential and impactful leaders of tomorrow.

Less than 1 in every 5 startups in India was led by a woman in 2022 — still much higher than in 2017

Report by non-profit ACT shows women-led startups were 10% of total in 2017, rose to 18% by 2022. Adds that women founders are more likely to address issues faced by female employees.

Child bride to doctor—Bengal’s Haimabati Sen traded her gold medals for a monthly stipend

Haimabati Sen wasn’t reading feminist texts when she wrote her memoir that exposed the systematic violence faced by Indian women in the 19th century.

MVA women bring Koshyari to their side —  he writes to Shinde about ministers’ ‘cheap’ comments

Amid constant conflicts between Maharashtra guv & MVA parties, Koshyari has taken their side after a delegation of women opposition leaders submit memorandum about ‘sexist’ ministers.

India needs more women leaders. Policy-making cannot be dominated by one gender

Campus Voice is an initiative by ThePrint where young Indians get an opportunity to express their opinions on a prevalent issue.

Women leaders can play a special role in fighting climate change. Here’s how

If women leadership traits are proving to be more effective at this point in our history, what can we do to ensure that their benefits continue?

How women have been better leaders than men during the pandemic

A new study shows that on average, countries run by women suffered half as many deaths from Covid-19 as the nations governed by men.

On Camera

How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.