GENDER

As international brands limit their dependence on China by shifting some manufacturing to India, the trend holds the potential to generate significant numbers of manufacturing jobs - especially for women, who have largely been excluded from the rank...

India Inc can attain gender parity by emphasizing middle managers through affirmative action in college and entry-level corporate hiring, ensuring a balanced representation at all levels for effective corporate governance.

Indian companies are prioritizing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, with varying levels of women's representation across roles highlighted in a Manpower Group survey. Administrative and operational roles show higher fem...

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the central labor ministry and Tamil Nadu government over allegations of Foxconn's discrimination against married women at its Sriperumbudur assembly plant. This action follows report...

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...

Despite incremental progress in some areas, global sustainable development remains hindered by slow advancement and persistent challenges. Efforts in expanding technology access and renewable energy capacity show promise, but significant work is nee...

In a recent video, author and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty shared her views on gender equality, emphasizing that men and women are equal but in different ways. She likened their relationship to two wheels of a bicycle, stating that they complement eac...

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 u...

Mindua described brutal floggings in the central square in front of crowds including children, as well as a public amputation by machete. Al Hassan was convicted of "contributing to the crimes perpetrated by other members" of the Jihadist groups inc...

Tata Steel's inclusive approach to diversity and recruitment has not only transformed the workforce composition but also significantly impacted the lives of transgender employees, fostering a supportive and empowering environment for personal and pr...

This year, 797 women candidates contested the general elections, constituting 9.6% of the total 8,337 candidates. Only 74 of them won a seat in the 18th Lok Sabha - four fewer than the number of women in the 17th Lok Sabha. This comes less than a ye...

India dropped to 129th place in the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Index 2024, while Iceland retained the top spot. India ranks fifth in South Asia, trailing Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan, with Pakistan at the bottom. Despite pr...

Gender norms are blurring in purchasing decisions, particularly in urban India, with more men and women adopting newer hats in their social and professional lives. Consumer goods companies are adapting their marketing strategies to address this chan...

Engineer Karen de Sousa Pesse conducted an eye-opening experiment by changing her gender from female to male on social media platforms. This simple alteration led to a significant shift in the advertisements she received, highlighting prevalent gend...

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.

Major Radhika Sen of the Indian Army, deployed to MONUSCO in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is set to receive the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding contributions to promoting gender e...

​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.

The star of Jacques Audiard's vibrant Mexico-set musical 'Emilia Perez' had an acting career, a wife and a daughter before she transitioned age 46, writing a book about it.

However, the actress pointed that it is still far from "gender parity".