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  India TV 'She' Conclave: Jaya Bachchan, Priyanka Chaturvedi urge greater role of women in governance

  India | March 18, 2025 16:55 IST

  At the India TV 'She' Conclave, Rajya Sabha MPs Jaya Bachchan and Priyanka Chaturvedi shared the stage for a detailed discussion on women's issues, their political paths, and personal experiences. The event was marked by compelling insights and motivating narratives from the two leaders.

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  Women's Day 2025: List of central government schemes for women empowerment

  India | March 06, 2025 14:32 IST

  Women's Day 2025: The government of India has introduced several schemes in the recent years to empower women and ensure they receive their rightful share in society.

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  NITI Aayog's EmpowHER Biz launched | Know how women can change their lives with business initiative

  Business | January 09, 2025 19:00 IST

  Through this collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP) of NITI Aayog, EmpowHER Biz – Sapno Ki Udaan aim to democratize retail ownership and create a lasting impact on the entrepreneurial journeys of women.

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  PM Modi writes letter to women-led ‘Green Army’, here's how they are eradicating social evils

  India | December 31, 2024 21:41 IST

  PM Modi on Tuesday shared the landmark journey of a women-led group- 'Green Army'. He appreciated the entrepreneurial efforts of the members and the social awareness being spread by them.

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  Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana revolutionises fisheries and rural economy in Chhattisgarh

  chhattisgarh | December 31, 2024 12:31 IST

  By converting abandoned quarries into employment hubs, Chhattisgarh is not only strengthening its rural economy but also demonstrating the immense potential of India's fisheries sector under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana.

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  Ladki Bahin Yojana: Transfer of Rs 1,500 resumes after suspension for eligible women in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | December 25, 2024 12:58 IST

  The transfer of Rs 1,500 monthly installments under Maharashtra’s Ladki Bahin Yojana has resumed after a break due to the model code of conduct during elections. The scheme, aimed at empowering women, now benefits 2.34 crore women.

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  PM Modi launches LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana in Panipat to empower women across India

  Haryana | December 09, 2024 15:54 IST

  This initiative aims to financially empower 1 lakh women aged 18 to 70 across India. Under the scheme, women with a minimum qualification of 10th pass will be trained as LIC agents.

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  Lok Sabha elections: How women voters emerged as a decisive factor in polls | EXPLAINED

  India | March 18, 2024 22:54 IST

  Lok Sabha elections: In the last couple of decades, women voters gained bargaining power as they understood the power of their votes, that's the reason no party wants to ignore them which is reflected in their policies and campaigns.

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  'Breaking Barriers to Trade': Smriti Irani lauds role of women in business development

  India | April 16, 2023 11:30 IST

  Irani, who has been minister of Women and Child Development since 2019 in the Indian government, also pointed out the issues faced by women in workplaces, especially in business.

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  National Girl Child Day 2022: 5 ways to empower your little daughter

  Lifestyle | January 24, 2022 14:20 IST

  In this day and age, women role models are plenty, in each and every field, but with correct guidance and by setting the right example for them, your daughter may be the next role model this world deserves. From abandoning gender stereotypes to imparting the right education, here are some tips for good parenting. 

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  Exclusive: 'Women must challenge cultural stereotypes and norms', World Bank panelist says

  World | May 29, 2020 19:22 IST

  Digital education for women is not just important, it is a must. Especially now, when we find ourselves confined indoors due to the coronavirus pandemic, it becomes all the more crucial for one to know how to go about life when social distancing is highly advisable. To this regard, some of the worst impacted sections of the society include those who live in rural India and have neither the society's backing to prosper nor the technological or financial resources to be self-reliant (or as we like to term it these days -- Atmanirbhar).

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  Panel to be set up to evaluate ways to encourage women participation in economy: Finance Minister

  Budget | July 05, 2019 13:20 IST

  Presenting the first Budget of the Modi government in its second term, Sitharaman proposed to expand self help groups (SHG) to all districts and said one woman in every SHG will get loan of up to Rs 1 lakh under Mudra Yojana.

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  How Can Women Entrepreneurs Overcome Obstacles?

  Business | February 11, 2019 9:52 IST

  As per the sixth economic census released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, there are about 8.05 million women entrepreneurs out of 58.5 million total entrepreneurs in India.

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  I am just an instrument of change, says UNICEF Global Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra

  Celebrities | December 23, 2017 23:23 IST

  Quantico actress Priyanka Chopra was present at a UNICEF event.

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  5 times Bollywood made women-centric films like Lipstick Under My Burkha and nailed it!

  Bollywood | July 23, 2017 13:04 IST

  Films like Lipstick Under My Burkha are more than just movies, they are an indelible experiences.

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  Lt. Commander Pooja Rajput, solo woman biker of India has an important message for girls out there!

  People | May 04, 2017 14:10 IST

  "You need to get out of the house, sitting in your home and thinking that something would go wrong should not be on your mind. Go out and assess yourself on the road,"

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  Here’s why this woman electrical engineer in Pune became an Uber cab driver.

  India | March 08, 2017 14:26 IST

  Her choice of profession is an attempt to break the stereotypes, and the unconscious biases about women. Rajshree is working with Uber as a cab driver.

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  International Women’s Day: Martyr’s wife joins Indian Army to carry forward husband’s legacy

  India | March 08, 2017 13:22 IST

  Neeta’s husband, Amit Deswal was a Major of the Army’s Special Force, who died in a gun battle with the insurgents last year in Manipur.

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  5 coolest gadgets to gift the ‘Leading Ladies’ of your life on International Women’s Day

  Lifestyle | March 08, 2017 10:52 IST

  Whole world is observing the International Women’s Day today. On this day, the women of our lives certainly deserve to treated in a special way

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  'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' way towards women empowerment: Big B

  India | May 29, 2016 7:09 IST

  New Delhi: The government's 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' campaign is a way towards women empowerment, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan today said as he stressed on the importance of protecting and nurturing the girl child.