A recent survey indicates a significant increase in digital access and education for women in India, with internet usage nearly doubling to 64% over the past four years. The report also highlights notable rises in preschool attendance and years of schooling for women.
More than 30 years ago, about 100,000 women learned to ride bicycles during an adult literacy campaign in southern India. This skill brought them independence, economic empowerment, and freedom.
An opinion piece explores why Twisha Sharma's expression of anguish, highlighting the prevalence of violence against women in Indian marriages across all social strata, resonates deeply with many Indian women.
Namita Thapar opened up about her two failed IVF cycles and highlighted a simple health check that a significant percentage of Indian women might be overlooking.
A recent survey by CoinSwitch indicates that 62% of Indian women plan to invest in cryptocurrency within the next year, signaling a rising interest in the market.
A recent national survey indicates that the number of Indian women using the internet has doubled since 2021, with 64% now having digital access. This marks a significant increase from 33% reported in 2019-2021.
A new trend sees small-town Indian women gaining prominence as influencers, challenging the highly-curated aesthetic of traditional social media personalities.
Indian women are increasingly active in financial investments, moving beyond traditional savings, with rising participation in mutual funds and equities. While independent control over financial decisions, especially tax planning, is still developing, younger women are showing greater engagement.
The Women's Reservation Act, a constitutional promise, is being tied to delimitation, which critics argue delays its implementation and fails Indian women.
Bicycles have become a transformative tool for women in India, enabling them to gain literacy, improve their mobility, and access better opportunities. This initiative has significantly contributed to their empowerment and quality of life.
A report highlights four key nutrient deficiencies frequently observed in Indian women after the age of 50, emphasizing the importance of dietary awareness for this demographic.
India's women's cricket team, fresh from their ODI World Cup win, is intensely focused on clinching the 2026 T20 World Cup in England, with batter Jemimah Rodrigues emphasizing their heightened hunger for success.
The Green Sanvi, an LPG tanker destined for Mumbai, has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, becoming the seventh India-bound vessel to do so amidst ongoing disruptions from the Iran war. New Delhi is actively working to secure its fuel supplies.
It further said it was important that people listen to what women have to say in this complex, ever-changing world, adding that they must have a say in agendas that shape the policies, systems and indeed the world
Three women from Arunachal Pradesh have alleged racial slurs and humiliation by their neighbours in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, following a dispute over repair work, with a viral video capturing the incident and leading to an FIR.