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The empowerment of women is key to shaping a gender-equal digital democracy
Vasudha Thirani •Prior to 2014, more than 43 percent of women were excluded from the ambit of a formal banking system
Women's Day 2019: Achievements unlocked, skills proven, but women's representation in Indian politics embarrassingly low
Shraddhac •On International Women's day, a look at women in politics in India and their low representation in parliaments and decision-making roles.
Panels or 'manels'? A study highlights poor representation of women in debates, discussions on TV news channels
Sonalkellogg •A month long media study of 28 TV channels in India undertaken by members of the Network of Women in Media India found that only 13.6 percent women are part of panel discussions on TV news channels.
BJP says triple talaq ordinance huge step towards women's empowerment, claims Congress 'politicised' issue
•The Congress should be ashamed for politicising the issue for so many years, BJP leader Kapil Sibal said.
Rahul Gandhi must walk the talk on women's empowerment within Congress before demanding legislation
Meenakshi_lekhi •When it comes to women's empowerment, there is a lot that Rahul Gandhi can do on his own to make life better for women, but he has shown very little inclination towards it.
'Urge scientific community to deliberate on artificial intelligence': Full text of Narendra Modi's 41st Mann ki Baat
Fp Staff •Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the country in the 41st edition of his radio show Mann ki Baat.
An all-women drumming band in Bihar is empowering its members, and a marginalised community
Mi Khan •The Mahila Sargam Band comprises 10 women from the 'Chamar' community who've successfully battled caste discrimination even as they've empowered themselves | #FirstCulture
The real Padman: How A Muruganantham launched a sanitary napkin revolution in India
Sonal Matharu •Akshay Kumar's Padman has brought the focus back on Arunachalam Muruganantham, the innovator/social entrepreneur/menstrual hygiene campaigner on whom the film is based
Bihar’s poorest women are changing their lives, with aid from Jeevika, a self-help initiative
Indiaspend •A state-wide programme, Jeevika today involves over 8.2 million rural women in self-help groups
NCW asks BHU vice-chancellor Girish Chandra Tripathi to ensure women's safety on campus
•The National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday said the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) vice-chancellor should ensure safety and dignity of women on the campus.