Women are significantly underrepresented in India's growing platform economy despite near parity in bank account ownership, a joint report by the International Labour Organization and the National Council of Applied Economic Research…
An ILO-NCAER policy brief released Monday says women in India's platform economy remain constrained by limited access to digital financial services, despite the country nearly closing the gender gap in basic bank-account…
As monsoon fuels a surge in vector-borne diseases, nearly 300,000 dengue cases were reported in India last year, with malaria still entrenched in the poorest districts. Women bear the brunt of unpaid…
Two women were pushed to the ground and robbed of their earrings in just 15 seconds during their regular morning walk, police said. The incident, captured on camera, shows the women being…
YES Bank has launched the YES Essence credit card, designed exclusively for women as primary cardholders. The card goes beyond typical shopping rewards to include lifestyle, travel, wellness and financial awareness benefits,…
The Economic Times reports that earning money and having financial freedom are not the same, especially for women. Building long-term wealth requires a deep understanding of financial planning, yet many women with…
Nine surrendered women Maoists from Bastar walked the ramp in traditional handloom and Kosa silk outfits at a state-level weavers’ conference in Raipur on National Handloom Day, August 7. Eight women came…
The Hindu reports on a traveler's experience where the lack of working toilets on a tourist bus and a rushed stop left her struggling during a three-hour journey to a scenic destination.…
On the morning of August 10, at about 9:18 am, two women arrived on a motorbike at a Hitachi Money Spot ATM near the Dharuhera bus stand in Rewari, Haryana. CCTV footage…
A woman told The Hindu she woke up earlier and slept later to attend a government skill training programme, without any help at home. Her experience reflects a common pattern across rural…
