WOMEN DIRECTOR

Zika is an Aedes mosquito-borne viral disease like dengue and chikungunya. Though non-fatal, Zika is associated with microcephaly (a condition where the head is much smaller than expected) in babies born to affected pregnant women which makes it a c...

Indian labour officials inspected a Foxconn factory near Chennai, questioning executives about alleged discriminatory hiring practices against married women. This follows a Reuters report revealing that Foxconn systematically excludes married women ...

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.

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 prese...

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...

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 ...

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...

MSME Day 2024: While the role of women has increased significantly in India’s MSME set-up, certain challenges remain which need to be soon addressed. Notably, the women-led MSMEs play a critical role in this set up. They contribute significantly to ...

India's aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), issued an advisory circular on Wednesday focusing on gender equality within the aviation sector. The circular, titled “Gender Equality in Civil Aviation Sector,” aligns with I...

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 al...

Saraniya Periaswamy and Umamaheswari K played instrumental roles in the successful debut of the world’s first rocket equipped with a 3D-printed engine by Agnikul Cosmos from Sriharikota. They oversaw the project from inception to launch, highlightin...

A recent study suggests that women adhering to the Mediterranean diet have a 23% lower risk of premature death. This largely plant-based diet, rich in nuts, fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, reduces cholesterol, obesity, and insulin resistance, low...

The National Commission for Women (NCW) expresses concern over allegations against Punjab MLA Balkar Singh of inappropriate sexual conduct, brought to light by BJP leader Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga. Singh, a member of AAP, allegedly engaged in miscond...

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

With Heeramandi, Sanjay Leela Bhansali has joined the Hindi cinema patriotism game, only to refute it – hurrah! But coming from a filmmaker who has depicted crude clichés before, it seems too scripted – boo!

The Supreme Court in India has questioned why the West Bengal government has come in as a petitioner to protect the interests of private individuals in the Sandeshkhali matter. The court was hearing the state government's plea challenging the Calcut...

The Calcutta High Court last week ordered a CBI investigation into allegations of crimes against women and land-grabbing in Sandeshkhali, which had witnessed protests over the issues. The court directed the CBI to investigate the allegations and sub...

A study published in Harvard Business Review in 2006 had recommended three or more women directors to drive change. According to researchers Alison M Konrad and Vicki W Kramer, solo women on boards feel isolated and marginalised. Adding a second hel...