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Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida made a significant statement regarding the 33% Women’s Reservation Bill on Sunday. She said that 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies will give a new direction to the country. Deputy CM Parida stated that the reservation system will further strengthen women’s voices and enhance

The co-founders of a new training course want to remove the "ick factor" many women have about discussing personal finance. Caption:Angela Meyer and Rachel Davies, founders of Hi Money. Photo credit:Allen & Unwin Women are socialised not to talk about money and will share about their sex lives and almost anything else before speaking of

The ARISE Africa Women of Impact Awards 2026 recognized and awarded 100 exceptional women whose work continues to shape Africa’s future. Organized by Arise News in celebration of International Women’s Day, the prestigious event brought together distinguished leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the continent. The awards awarded women whose contributions are influencing Africa’s social

Throughout history, the battlefield was considered a man’s domain where women were forbidden to participate in combat. Despite these rigid social barriers, many brave women refused to stay behind while their countries went to war. They cropped their hair, donned men’s uniforms, and adopted masculine aliases to serve on the front lines...

A Nigerian man has sparked mixed reactions online after claiming that some women rely solely on attending Shiloh every year to find husbands, while neglecting personal development. According to him, many of these women are not financially stable, do not take care of their bodies, and struggle with poor attitudes, yet still expect marriage to

Meghalaya is championing organic farming, with 95% of rural women now in Self Help Groups. The state is investing in infrastructure and promoting tourism. A Rs 250 crore plan aims to build a competitive organic ecosystem. Meghalaya is setting a global example…

New Delhi: In Delhi's Mayur Vihar flood relief camp, several women -- including those pregnant -- wake up long before sunrise. It's not out of choice but compulsion. With only a few toilets available, they walk a long and uneven path to reach a secluded spot to relieve themselves. A 26-year-old woman, Rama who is

There have been women in scuba diving since they started diving. In fact, there are many female diving pioneers, and women have been involved in every step of the industry from day one...