GENDER CRITICAL VIEWS

Ola's founder Bhavish Aggarwal reaffirmed the company's commitment to employing women, including married women, amid reports of Foxconn's discriminatory practices. Ola's FutureFactory in Tamil Nadu employs an all-women workforce, with plans to exten...

For India to ascend to the summit of the world's leading startup ecosystems by 2030, it demands dynamic policies from the incoming government, nurturing a vibrant culture of innovation, and concerted collaboration among all stakeholders. With the re...

​Rowling, 58, has been embroiled in controversy and incurred the wrath of activists and "Harry Potter" film stars in recent years over her stance that biological sex is immutable. She denies being transphobic.

Indian companies are expanding their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives beyond compliance, with a focus on strategic impact investing such as social bonds and pay-for-success models, according to a Deloitte India survey. While interes...

Deloitte India's CSR preparedness survey reveals that only 28% of Indian organizations feel very prepared for impact investing, despite high interest. The study shows a shift towards CSR as a strategic driver of corporate strategy, with increased in...

Nirali Bhansali advises a long-term investment strategy focused on high-quality, disruptive companies. Early engagement in financial planning empowers women. The equities outlook for 2024 suggests a pause after a rally, with potential opportunities ...

Feminism has affected her perception of movies. 'Premalu' tells the story of Sachin and Reenu, but the film's portrayal of Reenu's character is formulaic and lacks depth. The archetype of the unaware woman, along with the trope of a woman who remain...

Kangana Ranaut has criticised Twinkle Khanna for her remarks comparing men to plastic bags. Kangana labelled Twinkle as a 'privileged brat' and questioned her understanding of feminism, suggesting that individuals like Twinkle fail to grasp the true...

This year's interim budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, takes place in a turbulent global economic environment. Despite this, the budget maintains a balance between economic growth and fiscal consolidation, with a fiscal defici...

India's top wrestler and Olympic medallist, Sakshi Malik, has retired after a year-long battle for justice against an alleged sexual predator, Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former head of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). Malik, along with o...

Upon its streaming premiere on Max, Greta Gerwig's Barbie film has stirred a whirlwind of controversy and backlash surrounding the candy-pink blockbuster. Initially a theatrical sensation in July 2023, Barbie surpassed expectations, transforming int...

In conversation with Mike Clarke, the COO and CHRO of Hero MotoCorp, one of the world's largest manufacturers of two-wheelers, on driving change and promoting gender diversity in the automotive industry, a historically male-dominated bastion. Deep d...

Kim Kardashian challenges stereotypes, named GQ's 'Man of the Year' for breaking gender norms in a bold photoshoot. Despite mixed reactions, her inclusion recognizes her impactful presence in the business world.

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud stated that the power to punish for contempt of court is not meant to protect judges from criticism but to prevent interference in the dispensation of justice. He emphasized that the reputation of judges ...

The influence of gender on leadership styles is a complex and evolving topic. While research suggests some differences in leadership styles between men and women, it is essential to view these findings within the broader context of intersectionality...

The five-judge bench of the Supreme Court unanimously refused to legalize same-sex marriage in four concurrent verdicts. They differed on issues like the applicability of adoption rules for queer couples. The Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud refused to...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has sparked controversy with his remarks on the transgender community and gender issues, aligning his views with potential Republican presidential nominee Vivek Ramaswamy. Sunak asserted that individuals cannot freely c...

Singer Ne-Yo talked about gender changes in an interview with Gloria Velez for VladTV. He expressed love for the LGBTQ community. But he questioned parents allowing young children to make major decisions about changing genders.

More than 50% of women in the workforce are self-employed. Ecommerce lowers barriers to entry for these entrepreneurs and enables greater market access. However, small sellers, most of whom are women-led businesses, find it hard to pay the heavy pla...