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Number of women in top roles rises slower than number of women in company boards
A paper by NCAER economists Ratna Sahay, Navya Srivastava, and Mahima Vasishth has documented these findings while highlighting the progress and shortcomings in gender diversity since the April 2015 mandate, the report said. This paper will be presented at the India Policy Forum.
IPO rush amid market rally boosts demand for independent directors
Amid IPO frenzy, companies race to appoint independent directors with specific skill sets crucial for growth. Women lead key committees, while former bureaucrats remain sought after. The process overlooks competencies, favoring recommendations from bankers and auditors. Specialized firms aid in identifying professionals for board roles, ensuring compliance with listing regulations.
India looks to match world average for share of women in workforce
Proposals under consideration include incentives to create employment, development of the care economy, and enabling easier access to finance to encourage more women to join the labour force, said people aware of the deliberations.
Female worker assaulted, alleges BJP; NCW team reaches West Bengal
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari had written to the NCW, National Human Rights Commission and National Minority Commission alleging that a woman belonging to a minority community was allegedly assaulted and stripped, for her allegiance to the BJP. The BJP legislators of Bengal have planned a protest on Monday on the issue outside the state Assembly.
Isha Ambani shares her IVF story of conceiving twins, calls Radhika Merchant a 'close confidante'
Isha Ambani Piramal recently shared her experience of conceiving twins through IVF in an interview with Vogue India, aiming to dispel the taboo around the procedure. She emphasized the importance of normalizing IVF, noting the physical and emotional challenges involved. Isha highlighted the support of her close female friends, including her sister-in-law Shloka Mehta and Radhika Merchant.
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Chandigarh allows registered shops to open round-the-clock on all 365 days
In Chandigarh, shops can now operate 24/7, with special provisions for female employees' safety and well-being. The move simplifies labour laws, benefits traders, and ensures compliance with regulations. Female employees receive additional safety measures, including transportation and self-defence workshops, promoting a secure work environment.
Scheme unveiled to help 500k MSMEs join ONDC
Ministry's initiatives focus on empowering MSMEs, especially micro-enterprises, through various schemes, including Khadi brand rejuvenation and interest subventions. Rajneesh, the development commissioner, highlights the importance of these initiatives for the growth and development of small businesses.
Gender ratio improves at old IIMs as they take more female candidates
Indian business schools are prioritizing gender diversity by admitting more women to their flagship programs, reflecting a broader trend in corporate India. Efforts to enhance classroom dynamics and prepare students for diverse workplaces are also underway.
4.37 lakh girl students enrol for 2 financial aid schemes in Gujarat
Nearly 4.37 lakh girls have registered for financial assistance under two schemes launched by the Gujarat government in March, aimed at providing support to female students from Classes 9 to 12. The schemes, 'Namo Lakshmi Yojana' and 'Namo Saraswati Vigyan Sadhana Yojana', have garnered significant interest as part of the 'Shala Praveshotsav - Kanya Kelavni Mahotsav 2024', an initiative to enroll students in Class 1 in Gujarat.
'Pirates of the Caribbean': When will Jerry Bruckheimer begin sixth film of franchise? Latest updates
Based on Walt Disney's theme park attraction of the same name, 'Pirates of the Caribbean' proved to be a swashbuckler film series produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. Based on a fictionalized version of the Golden Age of Piracy the films narrate the 17th-century Caribbean pirates and their exploits.
Formal job creation under EPFO at 72-month high in April at 1.89 million
Provisional payroll data, released by the ministry of labour and employment on Thursday, shows new formal job created under EPFO was 31.3% higher than 1.44 million net members added to EPFO in March 2024, attributing the surge in membership to various factors, including increased employment opportunities, a growing awareness of employee benefits, and the effectiveness of EPFO's outreach programs.
Can the world's loneliest plant get its perfect match?
E. woodii is a member of the cycad family, heavy plants with thick trunks and large stiff leaves that form a majestic crown. These resilient survivors have outlasted dinosaurs and multiple mass extinctions. Once widespread, they are today one of the most threatened species on the planet.
India Inc makes a play for equality: L&T and Amazon lead the way with all-women teams in engineering and delivery
Engineering giant L&T has established an all-women team at Tata Steel's mining site in Odisha, handling large machinery repairs, inspired by a successful pilot. Amazon, which initiated all-women virtual customer service in 2020, now operates nine all-women delivery stations in various locations. Companies like Shell, KFC, and Dr. Reddy's are also creating all-women teams in various sectors, boosting productivity, reducing attrition, and attracting female talent. These initiatives aim to address the gender gap and promote inclusive practices across industries.
'Munjya' star Sharvari Wagh to headline female-led spy movie with Alia Bhatt, calls it a 'big responsibility'
The yet-to-be-titled film will see Bhatt and Wagh play super-agents in the action entertainer. The movie will go on floors this year.
Apple accused in lawsuit of underpaying female workers in California
Apple faces a class action lawsuit in California for allegedly underpaying over 12,000 female employees. The lawsuit claims Apple pays women less in engineering, marketing, and AppleCare divisions compared to men with similar jobs.
Why are female profiles being used to engage with users on the Internet?
Disinformation campaigns, AI Chatbots and other internet users are using female profiles to engage with the users and gather more views and clicks. In many cases, they have been found to be fake profiles.
PE-VC sector's Laapataa Ladies
Take the PE-VC landscape. Venture capital is still a man's game, and underrepresentation of women at the helm translates into a missed opportunity for the entire sector. Several groundbreaking ventures go untapped because the room lacks the perspective that resonates with a significant portion of the market. There is gross underrepresentation of women, both as entrepreneurs and investors.
JEE-Advanced Topper 2024: IIT Delhi zone's Ved Lahoti tops
JEE-Advanced Topper 2024: Ved Lahoti from the IIT Delhi zone secured the top rank in the JEE-Advanced 2024 by scoring 355 out of 360 marks. Out of 48,248 qualifiers, 7,964 are female. Dwija Dharmeshkumar Patel from the IIT Bombay zone is the highest-ranked female, placing 7th overall. JEE-Advanced admits students to India's prestigious IITs.
Nirmala Sitharaman among 7 women part of new council of ministers; Irani, Lekhi dropped
Seven women, including two in the Cabinet, join the new council of ministers in the 18th Lok Sabha. The dissolved 10-woman ministers' council saw the exclusion of Smriti Irani and others. Nirmala Sitharaman and Annpurna Devi are among the new ministers.
As Donald Trump narrows Vice President search, his short list is nearly all men
When the topic of Donald Trump's potential running mate arose at a Manhattan fundraiser last week, the Republican presidential candidate gave high marks to contenders including North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum and U.S. Senator Tim Scott.
Birth better solutions to raise productivity
The global fertility rate is nearing the replacement rate, and the world may be only years away from depopulation, according to UN projections. Rich economies are already below replacement levels, while least developed nations have higher rates. The UN has been lowering its estimates, and variations in mortality rates and sex ratios complicate the replacement rate. Coping strategies like raising the retirement age and increasing immigration have limitations. Declining fertility in India, coupled with poor healthcare and adverse sex ratios, threatens its economic growth and productivity.
Mexico's female mayor killed shortly after country elected first woman President
In a shocking incident, Yolanda Sanchez Figueroa, mayor of Cotija in Michoacan, was shot dead shortly after Mexico elected its first female president, Claudia Sheinbaum. Sanchez Figueroa and her bodyguard were attacked near her home.
More women made the list of top-paid CEOs in 2023, but their numbers are still small compared to men
Of the 341 CEOs in the AP's 2024 compensation survey, 25 are women, the highest number since the survey began in 2011. Lisa Su of AMD is the highest-paid female CEO, earning $30.3 million. The median pay for female CEOs increased by 21% to $17.6 million, outpacing male CEOs whose median pay rose by 12% to $16.3 million. Despite these gains, the highest-paid male CEOs still earn significantly more, and women often face the "glass cliff," being appointed to leadership roles during company crises.
Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum wins landslide to become first woman president
Sheinbaum, a climate scientist and former mayor of Mexico City, won the presidency with between 58.3% and 60.7% of the vote, according to a rapid sample count by Mexico's electoral authority. That is set to be the highest vote tally percentage in Mexico's democratic history.
Global equality champion Iceland set to elect woman as president
Iceland is set to elect a woman as president for the second time. Two women, Katrin Jakobsdottir and Halla Tomasdottir, are leading in the polls to succeed Gudni Th Johannesson.
Access to benefits key in retaining women contract workers: Study
A study by Quess Corp and The Udaiti Foundation reveals that both single and married women who receive performance incentives are more likely to retain their jobs than those who don't. The findings, which analysed data from 1.6 million Quess employees over four years, highlight the high turnover in the staffing industry and India's low female labour participation rate. The study found that nearly one out of every two associates who quit do so within the first three months of employment, underlining the importance of support in that period to stem attrition.
Female candidates in Lok Sabha polls rise from 7% in 2009 to 9.6% in 2024
The number of female candidates contesting Lok Sabha elections in India has increased steadily over the past 15 years, rising from 7% in 2009 to 9.6% in 2024, according to an analysis by the Association of Democratic Reforms (ADR). In 2024, 797 women are contesting, representing 9.6% of the total 8,337 candidates, an increase from 9% in 2019, 8% in 2014, and 7% in 2009.
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