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UNICEF warns of USD 160 trillion human capital loss if gender equality goal stays off track

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Published on May 02, 2025 03:48 PM IST

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Haryana’s first Balika Panchayat formed in Fatehabad village

The panchayat was formed through a formal voting process in which girls aged 11 to 21 years actively participated and were elected to various posts.

The key objectives of forming these panchayats are to support the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign and fostering gender equality (HT File)

cities

Published on Apr 23, 2025 07:28 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Infant care policies needs to be gender neutral

Fathers must equally be responsible for infant-care and childcare. Paternal involvement leads to multiple positive outcomes both for children and mothers

Creating gender-neutral infrastructure sends a strong signal from the state that men are capable of, and ought to be equally responsible for, feeding infants, changing their diapers, pacifying them, etc (© UNICEF/UN0217452/Bhardwaj)

opinion

Published on Apr 16, 2025 07:43 PM IST

ByJwalika Balaji

Women’s financial sector participation going up

A government report shows rising women’s labor force participation and investment, but education and political representation lag, highlighting ongoing inequality.

india news

Published on Apr 14, 2025 05:54 AM IST

ByZia Haq, New Delhi

Calls to make Doon co-ed ignore its identity, history

The Doon School campus is, arguably, too small to accommodate all the facilities and alterations required for a co-educational institution

A co-educational format would fundamentally alter the school’s identity as well as its founder’s mission. That’s why Eton and Harrow have not changed

opinion

Published on Apr 12, 2025 09:00 PM IST

ByKaran Thapar

San Francisco installs 45-foot-tall nude woman sculpture ‘R-Evolution’

San Francisco unveiled 'R-Evolution,' a 45-foot-tall sculpture of a nude woman, at Embarcadero Plaza to promote feminine strength and public art.

'R-Evolution' is constructed from 55,000 welds of steel rod and tubing, weighing 13,000 pounds.(X/@CollinRugg)

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Updated on Apr 11, 2025 09:04 AM IST

BySimran Singh

Tamannaah hosts Mata Ki Chowki: Rasha Thadani joins, Vijay Varma absent

Several pictures and videos from Tamannaah Bhatia's Mata Ki Chowki have surfaced on social media. Vijay Varma was absent from the event amidst breakup reports.

In the images, Tamannaah is seen dressed in a pink suit and deep in devotion as she dances and jumps to devotional songs with her parents and close friends.

entertainment

Published on Mar 31, 2025 05:47 PM IST

BySugandha Rawal

Mind the Gap: “I dig black,” Kerala's top buereaucrat questions beauty norms

By challenging beauty norms, Kerala’s chief secretary reopens an old conversation: why should anyone have the right to comment on a woman’s appearance?

Sarada Muraleedharan, Kerala's chief secretary.

opinion

Published on Mar 31, 2025 08:00 AM IST

ByNamita Bhandare

Tamannaah Bhatia on gender equality: ‘There's too much of a struggle to empower'

In an interview with Hindustan Times, actor Tamannaah Bhatia gets candid about being a woman in showbiz and balancing her career in Bollywood and South India.

Tamannaah Bhatia will soon be seen in the upcoming supernatural thriller Odela 2. (Instagram)

entertainment

Updated on Mar 24, 2025 06:15 AM IST

BySugandha Rawal

Singapore-Indian writer inducted into Women's Hall of Fame

world news

Published on Mar 23, 2025 03:49 PM IST

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West Bengal Assembly passes Bill to allow women work at bars

The ban was imposed by the British through the Bengal Excise Act 1909 when Kolkata (then Calcutta) was the capital of India

Wednesday’s Bill said the Bengal Excise Act, 1909 was being amended “to remove the prohibition on employment of women in ON category liquor shops as such provision is discriminatory.” (Getty Images/ Image for representation only)

india news

Updated on Mar 20, 2025 08:21 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

The hidden barrier to gender equity

This article is authored by Lebogang Zulu.

ht insight

Published on Mar 18, 2025 05:55 PM IST

ByLebogang Zulu

Gender parity: Gap between intent and implementation

Despite certain advancements, the overall status and condition of women continues to reflect discrimination and subordination

State-crafted advancements are often undermined by inconsistent implementation and societal attitudes (PTI)

opinion

Published on Mar 13, 2025 08:22 PM IST

ByMaja Daruwala

Annapurna Devi 1st woman Union minister from Jharkhand to address UN CSW meet

india news

Published on Mar 12, 2025 08:00 PM IST

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Leveraging the power of women for change

This article is authored by Ruby Sinha, president, BRICS CCI WE, the Women Empowerment Vertical of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi.

ht insight

Updated on Mar 11, 2025 07:22 PM IST

ByRuby Sinha

Study reveals patriarchy's cost: Traditional beliefs fuel partner violence

The study advocated for the need to promote gender equality as men with traditional gender roles abuse women.

Intimate partner violence is alarmingly widespread across the world. (Shutterstock)

lifestyle

Updated on Mar 09, 2025 03:32 PM IST

ByHT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Adrija Dey

Ludhiana: MP Arora honours women achievers at PAU

He highlighted that gifting the Indian Constitution was the most meaningful tribute, ensuring women know their legal rights and entitlements

The event honoured women’s contributions across various fields and reinforced the call for gender equality and empowerment. (HT PHOTO)

cities

Published on Mar 09, 2025 05:58 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Ludhiana

Stronger healthcare, women's education key for overall societal growth: Delhi CM

Highlighting women's vital contributions across fields, she urged them to prioritise their health and well-being.

The walkathon, which saw the participation of around 400 people, aimed to promote gender equality and equal opportunities for women. (PTI)

education

Updated on Mar 09, 2025 07:51 AM IST

PTI | , New Delhi

Nepali activists push for gender equality, demand amendments to discriminatory citizenship laws

world news

Published on Mar 08, 2025 03:10 PM IST

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Rural India as tipping point on gender

This article is authored by Chandrakant Kumbhani, chief operating officer, community development, Ambuja Foundation.

ht insight

Published on Mar 08, 2025 02:22 PM IST

ByChandrakant Kumbhani

Gender lens investing can push women’s progress in India

This article is authored by Seema Bhatia Panthaki, director, Gender Equality Platform, AVPN.

Economic independence is the cornerstone of women’s empowerment

ht insight

Published on Mar 08, 2025 02:22 PM IST

BySeema Bhatia Panthaki

Accelerate Action: Empowering women to lead change

This article is authored by Alisha Moopen, deputy managing director, Aster DM Healthcare India.

ht insight

Published on Mar 08, 2025 02:22 PM IST

ByAlisha Moopen

Book Box: The Feminist Library Every Home Needs

A mother's heartfelt letter to her daughter encourages building a feminist library, emphasising the power of books in challenging societal norms.

Author with her daughters. Photo taken in 2004.

opinion

Updated on Mar 08, 2025 01:09 PM IST

BySonya Dutta Choudhury

Guest Column | Empowering women, empowering India

Empowering women is not just about addressing immediate needs but about creating a society that values and respects gender equality. My vision is to contribute to the idea of Viksit Bharat, where women can thrive without fear or prejudice, where they can pursue their dreams and contribute to nation-building

cities

Published on Mar 08, 2025 10:02 AM IST

ByVijaya Kishore Rahatkar

When top women bureaucrats swapped policy-making with poetry

The event also marked the revival of an annual tradition begun in 1995 by theatre doyenne Vijaya Mehta when she headed NCPA. Special invitee Kumar Ketkar, senior journalist and ex-Rajya Sabha MP, emphasised the deeper significance of the gathering

Mumbai, India. Mar 07, 2025: On the occasion of International Women's Day, senior IAS officers from the Maharashtra Government participated in a poetry recital at Tata Garden in NCPA, Mumbai. The officers included (from left to right) Nidhi Choudhari, Director of the National Gallery of Modern Art; V. Radha, Additional Chief Secretary of the General Administration Department; Manisha Verma, Additional Chief Secretary of the Skill and Entrepreneurship and Innovation Department; Sujata Saunik, Chief Secretary of the Government of Maharashtra; I.A. Kunden, Principal Secretary of the Labour, Industry, Energy, and Labour Department and Ashwini Bhide, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister. Mumbai, India. Mar 07, 2025. (Photo by Raju Shinde/HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

cities

Published on Mar 08, 2025 08:48 AM IST

ByYogesh Pawar

Women's Day 2025: Many daughters now running family businesses instead of sons

Women's Day 2025: The rise of daughters (and even daughters-in-law) leading family businesses marks a milestone in the journey toward gender equality.

Women are challenging traditional notions of male dominance in family businesses. (Representative picture: Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Mar 06, 2025 03:22 PM IST

BySanya Panwar

‘Arbitrary and illegal’: SC sets aside 2 judicial officers’ termination

Drawing parallels with its past rulings on gender equality, the court observed that discrimination against women -- direct or systemic -- must be addressed at every level of the workforce, including the judiciary.

india news

Published on Mar 01, 2025 05:06 AM IST

ByUtkarsh Anand

Women do unpaid domestic work while men relax, socialise: Survey reveals bias

A survey reveals unpaid work dominates women's time, while men spend more on leisure, highlighting deep-rooted gender inequality in household responsibilities.

The situation of unappreciated unpaid labour by women in families was shown in the movie Mrs.(PC:X)

lifestyle

Updated on Feb 27, 2025 03:27 PM IST

ByAdrija Dey

Looks or kindness? Study finds how feminist beliefs influence dating preferences

New research indicates that feminist beliefs significantly affect partner preferences, with men valuing kindness over physical attractiveness.

Feminist beliefs shape partner preferences, study finds. (Freepik)

lifestyle

Published on Feb 23, 2025 01:16 PM IST

ByHT Lifestyle Desk | Edited by Akanksha Agnihotri

Hollywood hits major milestone: Female actors get parity with men as film leads

According to It’s a Man’s (Celluloid) World report, 42% of the 100 top-grossing films in the US had female protagonists while 42% had male protagonists.

Pixar's Inside Out 2 emerged as the highest-grossing film of 2024.

entertainment

Published on Feb 12, 2025 02:41 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

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UNICEF warns of USD 160 trillion human capital loss if gender equality goal stays off track

The panchayat was formed through a formal voting process in which girls aged 11 to 21 years actively participated and were elected to various posts.

Fathers must equally be responsible for infant-care and childcare. Paternal involvement leads to multiple positive outcomes both for children and mothers

A government report shows rising women’s labor force participation and investment, but education and political representation lag, highlighting ongoing inequality.

The Doon School campus is, arguably, too small to accommodate all the facilities and alterations required for a co-educational institution

San Francisco unveiled 'R-Evolution,' a 45-foot-tall sculpture of a nude woman, at Embarcadero Plaza to promote feminine strength and public art.

Several pictures and videos from Tamannaah Bhatia's Mata Ki Chowki have surfaced on social media. Vijay Varma was absent from the event amidst breakup reports.

By challenging beauty norms, Kerala’s chief secretary reopens an old conversation: why should anyone have the right to comment on a woman’s appearance?

In an interview with Hindustan Times, actor Tamannaah Bhatia gets candid about being a woman in showbiz and balancing her career in Bollywood and South India.

Singapore-Indian writer inducted into Women's Hall of Fame

The ban was imposed by the British through the Bengal Excise Act 1909 when Kolkata (then Calcutta) was the capital of India

This article is authored by Lebogang Zulu.

Despite certain advancements, the overall status and condition of women continues to reflect discrimination and subordination

Annapurna Devi 1st woman Union minister from Jharkhand to address UN CSW meet

This article is authored by Ruby Sinha, president, BRICS CCI WE, the Women Empowerment Vertical of BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry, New Delhi.

The study advocated for the need to promote gender equality as men with traditional gender roles abuse women.

He highlighted that gifting the Indian Constitution was the most meaningful tribute, ensuring women know their legal rights and entitlements

Highlighting women's vital contributions across fields, she urged them to prioritise their health and well-being.

Nepali activists push for gender equality, demand amendments to discriminatory citizenship laws

This article is authored by Chandrakant Kumbhani, chief operating officer, community development, Ambuja Foundation.

This article is authored by Seema Bhatia Panthaki, director, Gender Equality Platform, AVPN.

This article is authored by Alisha Moopen, deputy managing director, Aster DM Healthcare India.

A mother's heartfelt letter to her daughter encourages building a feminist library, emphasising the power of books in challenging societal norms.

The event also marked the revival of an annual tradition begun in 1995 by theatre doyenne Vijaya Mehta when she headed NCPA. Special invitee Kumar Ketkar, senior journalist and ex-Rajya Sabha MP, emphasised the deeper significance of the gathering

Women's Day 2025: The rise of daughters (and even daughters-in-law) leading family businesses marks a milestone in the journey toward gender equality.

Drawing parallels with its past rulings on gender equality, the court observed that discrimination against women -- direct or systemic -- must be addressed at every level of the workforce, including the judiciary.

A survey reveals unpaid work dominates women's time, while men spend more on leisure, highlighting deep-rooted gender inequality in household responsibilities.

New research indicates that feminist beliefs significantly affect partner preferences, with men valuing kindness over physical attractiveness.

According to It’s a Man’s (Celluloid) World report, 42% of the 100 top-grossing films in the US had female protagonists while 42% had male protagonists.

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