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A woman's place is in the boardroom
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.
Woman detected with Zika virus infection in Pune; number of cases rises to 7
Pune faces a Zika virus outbreak with cases rising to seven, including pregnant women. The virus, transmitted by the Aedes mosquito, poses risks like microcephaly. Pune's health department intensifies efforts to prevent transmission and protect public health.
West Bengal: BJP MLAs stage protest over assault on couple in Chopra, woman in Cooch Behar
BJP's Asansol MLA Agnimitra Paul and three other legislators held the protest, demanding punishment for those involved in the two incidents. She told reporters that the BJP legislators staged the demonstration outside the assembly premises to make people aware of the fact that women of West Bengal are "not safe" under the Trinamool Congress rule.
Mercedes crash in Nagpur: Woman driver surrenders before police
Ritika alias Ritu Maloo on Monday walked into a city police station where she was formally arrested in the evening after questioning, they said. Late last month, the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court refused pre-arrest bail to the woman, saying no prudent person drives under the influence of alcohol and termed it as a serious misconduct.
Indian woman dies on Qantas flight from Melbourne to Delhi
A 24-year-old Indian woman, Manpreet Kaur, died on the spot while on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to New Delhi. Kaur, who had dreams of becoming a chef, fell on the floor and died on the spot when she tried to put on her seatbelt. She likely died of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mostly affects the lungs. Kaur worked at Australia Post while studying cookery and had a GoFundMe page created to help her family.
Bengal woman assault case: How can you implement Shariya Law? Kangana Ranaut attacks Mamata Banerjee
New Delhi: BJP Lok Sabha MP Kangana Ranaut launched a blistering attack agianist TMC-led Mamata Banerjee over Woman Assault Case and said TMC has implemented Shariya Law in West Bengal. She said, “TMC has implemented Shariya Law in West Bengal. I wan...
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Woman uses AI to blackmail neighbour; dupes over Rs 6 lakh
Through deceptive use of AI-altered voice, Rashmi Kar extorted Rs 6.6 lakh from her neighbour, who paid through fear. The police intervened based on the victim's complaint, leading to Rashmi Kar's arrest under the Information Technology Act.
Probe initiated into alleged assault on woman in Coochbehar post-poll
Majumdar, the State President, has constituted a seven-member team to investigate the “inhuman” incident in Coochbehar. The team, led by Paul, also included MLA Malati Rava Roy, Jalpaiguri MP Jayanta Roy, Falguni Patra among others.
Shafali Verma becomes fastest woman double-centurion in Test cricket
In a phenomenal display, Shafali Verma's record-breaking double-century led India to a commanding position against South Africa in the one-off Test, echoing the historic feats of Mithali Raj at Taunton.
"Sandeshkhali in every Bengal village..." BJP claims women worker stripped for supporting the party, NCW takes note
The National Commission for Women demands action after the brutal attack on Rosonara Khatun in West Bengal. The incident raises concerns over political violence and women's safety in the region, amidst accusations between TMC and BJP regarding the Sandeshkhali violence.
The Fantastic Four: See what cast members said and all about plot and release date
The Fantastic Four actors, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach, discuss their roles in the movie as it prepares for principal photography. The film is set to be released on July 25, 2025.
Trouble brews for Elon Musk as former woman employee sues Neuralink. Know in detail what she has said in lawsuit
Lindsay Short is a former employee of Elon Musk's company Neuralink. She has filed a lawsuit against the company accusing it of failing to provide proper protective equipment and sacking her for being pregnant.
Fire breaks out at Ghaziabad residential society, no injuries reported
Fire official Rahul Pal said, "At 11:20 PM we received a call regarding a fire at flat no 613 at Merlin Society in Vasundhara. Promptly three of our fire brigade rushed to the spot and started rescuing people. An elderly woman who was trapped in flat no 605 because of smoke was also rescued."
BJP central team faces protests from party workers in Bengal
A four-member BJP team, including Ravi Shankar Prasad, met post-poll violence victims in West Bengal, alleging attacks on party workers. They criticized Mamata Banerjee's government for failing to address the violence. The team visited injured victims, highlighting incidents of assault and threats. BJP seeks accountability and support for victims.
Chandigarh cop faces backlash in Dalhousie over Kangana Ranaut slapping incident
A Chandigarh police officer faced harassment from locals and police in Dalhousie after a slapping incident involving MP Kangana Ranaut. The police officer was not involved in the incident with MP. ASI Paramjit Singh, on vacation with his family, encountered hostility due to the prior altercation at Chandigarh airport. Despite seeking assistance, he received no support, leading to an early end to his trip and a formal complaint to the Himachal Pradesh DGP.
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.
Sofia Firdous: Odisha's first Muslim woman MLA, an IIM graduate, scripts history
Sofia Firdous has made history as the first Muslim woman elected as an MLA in Odisha, winning the Barabati-Cuttack seat. Defeating BJP's Dr. Purna Chandra Mahapatra by 8,001 votes, Sofia's victory marks a significant milestone in the state's political landscape.
Kangana slap row: Farmer outfits take out march in support of CISF woman constable
Several farmer outfits rallied in Mohali in support of a CISF woman constable who allegedly slapped Kangana Ranaut. Farmer leaders demanded a fair investigation, criticizing Ranaut for provocative statements. The constable claimed she was upset with Ranaut's stance on farmer protests. Ranaut alleged she was hit and abused during a security check.
Kangana Ranaut airport incident: Farmer outfits throw their weight behind CISF woman constable
Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the CISF woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and BJP MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated. Ranaut, in a video message, had on Thursday said she was hit in the face and abused by the constable during security check at the Chandigarh airport, the ugly fracas breaking out two days after she was elected to the Lok Sabha from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh.
More women employees break free from 9-5 cycle, hustle for gig work
The number of female professionals opting for freelance roles surged, with a 300% increase in female consultants in India in FY24 over FY22, as per data from Flexing It shared exclusively with ET. In FY24, global organizations increasingly looked to India for high-quality talent at lower costs, taking advantage of the country's robust post-pandemic remote work practices.
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.
Woman kidnap case: SIT searching for Bhavani Revanna
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has conducted searches in the last 24 hours for Bhavani Revanna, mother of suspended JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna, in connection with a woman kidnap case. Bhavani was not present at her residence in Holenarasipura, Hassan district, and was not present at her house, 'Chennambika Nilaya'. The SIT has constituted various teams to look for Bhavani.
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.
Denied her phone, angry wife ties up husband and gives electric shock
A 33-year-old woman in Mainpuri allegedly sedated and tortured her husband after he confiscated her phone. The husband is receiving treatment at Saifai Medical College. The husband alleged that when their son tried to intervene, he was beaten up.
Young Woman and the Sea streaming: Here’s how to watch online
Daisy Ridley makes a grand return to the big screen in the highly anticipated biographical drama "Young Woman and the Sea." She portrays Trudy Ederle, the pioneering woman who became the first to swim across the English Channel in 1926
IndiGo's new seat selection feature for women: What is it, how to book, why did IndiGo launch it?
In a good news for women who travel alone, IndiGo has introduced a new feature that allows them to choose a seat beside a fellow woman passenger. IndiGo is the country's largest domestic airline with a market share of over 60 per cent and carried 80 lakh passengers in April, as per an official data.
WB Guv Ananda Bose criticises Mamata Banerjee over Nandigram violence, directs her to submit action-taken report
West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose criticizes Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee over killing of elderly woman in Nandigram, directing immediate action within Model Code of Conduct parameters.
Molestation case: Guv to show CCTV footage to 100 people, except Mamata Banerjee and police
A woman accuses Governor Bose of molestation. Raj Bhavan plans to show CCTV footage to 100 people, excluding Mamata Banerjee and her police. Governor criticizes Mamata Banerjee's 'dirty politics' over the allegation.
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