News for 'gender equality'

Daddy Tips: 'Don't shout or scream at kids'

Daddy Tips: 'Don't shout or scream at kids'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Brijesh Pillai shares some of the lessons he learned as a new parent.

'Nobody in India will be saved'

'Nobody in India will be saved'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'Nobody will be saved if you don't stop this ideological and political-strategic bulldozer.'

Most Indians not comfortable with woman as CEO

Most Indians not comfortable with woman as CEO

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

In India, 39 per cent of the sample of a survey said 'very comfortable' for a woman heading the government, higher than 34 per cent who replied with 'very comfortable' for a woman heading a company. However, men are less accepting of such appointments.

This double amputee model deserves your attention

This double amputee model deserves your attention

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The new faces of 2020 who are breaking stereotypes in the fashion industry.

Still a long way for women to inherit land

Still a long way for women to inherit land

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

There is a drastic difference between genders in the right to inherit land. Over a decade after the Hindu Succession Act was amended, only one in ten women inherit agricultural land, points out Akansha Dubey.

'My nation, its dignity and welfare, is being defaced'

'My nation, its dignity and welfare, is being defaced'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'Religion is being deprived of its spirituality and is being used for strife and war.' 'The task right now is to keep raising a voice in favour of the 'Real Hindustan', its democracy, its composite culture, its people and their welfare.'

World Cup diary: Riaz invites Lara to Pakistan

World Cup diary: Riaz invites Lara to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Floored by the praise showered on him by Brian Lara, pacer Wahab Riaz has invited the West Indian legend to Pakistan.

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

2 women script history as they set foot in Sabarimala; protests erupt

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Temple priest performed a 'purification' ritual for an hour before the doors were opened again.

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Noted musician T M Krishna moves HC against new I-T rules

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The noted culture and political commentator sought the court to declare the new rules ultra vires of the Constitution and the parent Information Technology Act, as these norms, among other things, imposes a 'chilling effect' on free speech and are vague and indeterminate.

At Sivagiri mutt, Sonia makes veiled attack on BJP

At Sivagiri mutt, Sonia makes veiled attack on BJP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

She said there were attempts to communalise the guru's teachings and this amounts to 'betraying' him.

Check out insurance plans designed for working women

Check out insurance plans designed for working women

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

According to a recent survey conducted by Nielsen across a few cities in India showed that over 23 percent of the working women now take their own financial decisions.

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Row over dancer not allowed to perform at Kerala temple

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

The issue of denial of permission to Mansiya V P to perform Bharatanatyam at Koodalmanikyam temple, Irinjalakuda in Thrissur district has become a matter of debate in the state.

UK close to banning caste-based discrimination

UK close to banning caste-based discrimination

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

In a "historic" step, British Parliament has moved closer to amending equality laws to declare as illegal caste-based discrimination, which is also prevalent in India, after the House of Lords cleared the measure. The Equality Bill -- which unites the various strands of diversity legislation, outlaws age discrimination and requires businesses to report on the gender pay gap -- will now face final consideration by the House of Commons prior to receiving royal assent.

Big 3 and why the tennis world will soon change

Big 3 and why the tennis world will soon change

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

ATP chief Andrea Gaudenzi says tennis is strong enough to thrive after Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic hang up their rackets.

Lifter Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian

Lifter Hubbard makes history as first transgender Olympian

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

'...I would particularly like to thank the IOC, for I think really affirming its commitment to the principles of Olympism and establishing that sport is something for all people, that it is inclusive and is accessible.'

SC relies on its past verdicts while striking down Section 377

SC relies on its past verdicts while striking down Section 377

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

Right to privacy as a fundamental right and granting 'third gender' status to transgenders were heavily relied upon by the SC while giving judgment.

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

R-Day eve address: Prez stresses on observance of Fundamental Duties

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

In his address to the nation on the eve of 73rd Republic Day, President Kovind noted that democracy, justice, liberty, equality and fraternity form the bedrock of India and stressed that the observance of Fundamental Duties mentioned in the Constitution creates the proper environment for the enjoyment of Fundamental Rights.

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

PepsiCo's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi has been ranked third most powerful businesswoman by Fortune, the only Indian-origin woman on the 2014 list topped by IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

These girls have power

These girls have power

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

Manavi Kapur goes behind the scenes to find out what it takes to be a successful woman wrestler.

Revealed! What India's working women really want

Revealed! What India's working women really want

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Husbands need to take equal share, parents can lend a hand. It is important for women to dispel any self-doubt they have.

71 pc Indians believe religious leaders are corrupt: Survey

71 pc Indians believe religious leaders are corrupt: Survey

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

In the survey conducted by anti-graft group Transparency International, only 14 per cent Indians said none of the religious leaders were involved in corruption, while another 15 per cent did not know about their corrupt practices.

Share of women in boardrooms up for eighth year in a row

Share of women in boardrooms up for eighth year in a row

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

Investment banking star and Moelis India Chief Executive Officer Manisha Girotra remembers a colleague who wanted to resign because she needed to attend to her parents' health issues in a different state. Rather than quit a promising career, she was given the flexibility of working from home on Fridays, which was unusual in the pre-pandemic days. This allowed her to take care of her parents' visits to the doctor and other health-related needs without quitting her job. She would be back in the city office on Mondays.

Initial salary of women in IT sector higher than men

Initial salary of women in IT sector higher than men

Rediff.com9 Sep 2015

The 'Salary Survey 2015' was administered on 100,000 registered users on the website.

'India a huge force in shaping digital future globally'

'India a huge force in shaping digital future globally'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Some of the important campaigns of this digital literacy campaign, he said, has being held in India, where people were creating new ways to teach.

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Full Text: President Murmu's address to nation on Independence Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Here's the full text of the maiden address to the nation by President Droupadi Murmu on the eve of Independence Day 2022.

Needed ASAP: A National Security Policy

Needed ASAP: A National Security Policy

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

In 2020 India was compelled by China to change its national security strategy. From counter-insurgency, which the army has been focussed on for years, we shifted to conventional war, observes Aakar Patel.

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Gunjan Saxena: IAF's negative portrayal is overstated

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'I did not find anything atrociously out of place about the depiction of the IAF's image,' says Group Captain Murli Menon (retd).

It is a triangular fight for the soap warriors

It is a triangular fight for the soap warriors

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Nirma detergent brand has shed its affordable tag for a more premium positioning against Surf, as rival Ghadi consolidates its position as a mass-market player.

Is equity central to development?

Is equity central to development?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2005

Talks break down, US women's team turn to court

Talks break down, US women's team turn to court

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

The lawsuit outlined years of institutionalized gender discrimination, claiming travel conditions, medical personnel, promotion of games and training are less favorable for female players, who have won the World Cup four times, than for their male counterparts.

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

'SC verdict will give license to people to have illegitimate relationships'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

"What is the sanctity of marriage?"

SC judgment will uplift women across country: Female officers

SC judgment will uplift women across country: Female officers

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Advocate Meenakshi Lekhi, who appeared for women officers, said the apex court judgment has given equal rights to the women officers as their male counterparts. She said a long-pending right has been given to women officers through this order.

'Khel Ratna validates my journey of ability beyond disability'

'Khel Ratna validates my journey of ability beyond disability'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik, who was on Saturday nominated for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, believes that her biggest achievement is changing perception of common public towards disability and para-athletes in general.

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Sports Shorts: Sailor Upamanyu Dutta clinches bronze in Asian regatta

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

'Sustainability of IIM education questionable'

'Sustainability of IIM education questionable'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Guest writer and IIM Ranchi director Prof MJ Xavier argues that India's business schools should go deep enough into teaching Indian business to develop their own brand of education that international applicants will find palatable.

America can't afford 4 more years of Trump: Harris

America can't afford 4 more years of Trump: Harris

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Harris alleged that Trump lied to American people on the coronavirus pandemic.

The man behind PM's #selfiewithdaughter campaign

The man behind PM's #selfiewithdaughter campaign

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

"It feels good to be praised," says Jaglan, the man who came up with the campaign.

'India has completely forgotten history'

'India has completely forgotten history'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

'Our religion had some important philosophies regarding trans people that cannot be ignored.' 'Contemporary India is refusing and ignoring transgender people.'

Why women are wary of reporting misconduct at workplace

Why women are wary of reporting misconduct at workplace

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

In a world in which men still dominate the institutional landscape, gender-neutrality is as much their responsibility as women's.

Time for more love! Australia legalises same-sex marriage

Time for more love! Australia legalises same-sex marriage

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

"Today we've voted for love, for equality. It's time for more marriages, more love, more respect. This belongs to us all. This is Australia," said Malcolm Turnbull, the Australian prime minister after the announcement.