How to curb corruption? Maneka Gandhi asks people to follow Sonia's example

In a rare praise, Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has asked officials in Uttar Pradesh to emulate her estranged sister-in-law and Congress President Sonia Gandhi to check corruption. The Union......

Maneka Gandhi suggests legalising marijuana for medical purposes

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has suggested legalising marijuana, a psychoactive drug, in India for medical purposes on the lines of the practice adopted by some......

Working to set up rape crises centers in every district: Maneka

Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi says her ministry is working on four core areas of “safety, education, employment and confidence building,” which are......

Unnao rape case: Union ministers defend UP govt action

IMAGE: An SIT, headed by ADG Lucknow zone Rajeev Krishna, visit the residence of Unnao rape victim on Wednesday. Photograph: PTI Photo Several Union ministers on Thursday sought to defend the......

Govt working on exclusive bank for women

In an ambitious initiative aimed at empowering women, the government has proposed to set up an exclusive bank for women having branches across the country which may see merging of the Bharatiya......

Rural 'beti' as businesswoman? A tough battle

If doing business in India is a problem for even the richest, it is unlikely to be a breeze for the average rural Indian woman, points out Kanika Datta. Image: Indian women in general and rural......

Sania practises prenatal yoga, gets praise from Maneka Gandhi

IMAGE: A pregnant Sania Mirza performs Yoga on International Day of Yoga. Photograph: Kind courtesy, Sania Mirza/Twitter Describing prenatal yoga as an exhilarating way to stay fit, Union minister......

Mary Kom is a 'national treasure'

Maneka Gandhi called Mary Kom a 'national treasure' IMAGE: MC Mary Kom with Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi. Photograph Courtesy: PIB A sixth world title added to......