'Being shut indoors with an abusive partner has made life a lot worse for women, and domestic violence helplines have reported a significant rise in distress calls at this time,' observes Shuma Raha.
Williams is arguably the greatest female athlete, but sponsors have often avoided the 21-time Grand Slam singles champion.
The age at which girls attain sexual maturity in urban India has dropped.
When defending champions Australia compete in the Women's Twenty20 World Cup final in Melbourne on Sunday, they will earn the same as their male counterparts would - in stark contrast to their rivals, India. In cricket-mad India, male players are revered as gods, paid handsomely and showered with lucrative endorsement deals, from watches and shoes to snacks, headphones and even toothbrushes. The women barely get a look-in.
Acting on the Sports Ministry's directive to send nominations for this year's sports awards, the AIFF did not have much trouble in finalising the names.
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A year marked by more lows than highs for Hindi cinema, here's a recap of the best and worst in 2021.
'Economic issues do not matter during elections; it is the emotional connect that helps swing votes.'
Designer Prabal Gurung celebrated the feminist movement on the ramp.
The 39-year-old Congress lawmaker from Bihar's Supaul rode in in a blue salwar kameez and dark sunglasses with a white helmet strapped on.
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Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana smashed the world record to win the Olympic 10,000 metres title on Friday, blowing away the competition in one of the greatest ever long-distance races at the Games.
The western girls who travel to Iraq and Syria to marry Islamic State terrorists are described as White Widow.
'There are no heroes, saviour or destroyers in Bombay Begums. Every character is real and believable.'
Some Lok Sabha candidates in Haryana, which has the country's lowest sex ratio, are facing a strange demand from bachelor voters -- "get us brides in return for our votes".
'His relationship with Sridevi was not meant to work out, especially since both of them were ambitious, driven and passionate.'
Singer Shreya Ghosal talks about her show X Factor.
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has striped off for an ad campaign for a Spanish watch brand.
While a billion hearts would pray for all the participants to do well, all eyes would be set on the duo of Deepika Kumari/Atanu Das, the four shooters and Mirabai Chanu to open India's medals count.
With the new film getting ready for release on April 28, here's looking at some candid behind-the-scenes pictures.
America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.
Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.
Population is a touchy issue in India. Anybody will notice the crowded rat race we live in, notes Shyam G Menon.
The results for the People's Choice Award for the Wildlife Photographer Of The Year are in.
Four enterprising women tell us how they tackled bias and criticism to create a niche for themselves and are now leading their businesses.
Earlier this week, Twitter users dug out screenshots of jokes of some comics, including Varun Grover, Aditi Mittal, Abish Mathew, which they had cracked in the past.
Celebrity hairstylist Darshan Yewalekar has some advice for Indian men.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Want to spice things up in the bedroom? Well, then turn your attention to a new book that provides tips on how to turn on your partner.
Take a look at these ladies who put their best foot forward!
China's birth rate has been in decline since 2017, despite easing of the 'one-child policy' in order to avert an incoming demographic crisis.
A look at pictures from the awards night.
The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.
UNICEF India has teamed up with social media influencers to raise awareness about menstrual hygiene.
According to a study, men sometimes act less interested in sex, in order to get it.
Nada Albedwawi dreams of one day swimming on a relay team but she knows that can only happen if enough other Emirati women take the plunge. In a socially conservative region, where women's competitive sport faces significant cultural obstacles, the only female swimmer competing for the United Arab Emirates at the Rio Olympics remained undaunted on Friday. "My main goal is to break down these barriers, these gender barriers, and pave the way for other female swimmers," said Albedwawi after her 50m freestyle heat. "Especially in our country, people are reluctant to start something new.
Men have a small attention span and find it really difficult to listen to women.
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