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Interview: Priya Ramani and her lawyer Rebecca John on #MeToo movement’s first big win in India
Workplace sexual harassment law in the country needs an overhaul, says the senior advocate.
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In parts of India, more than a quarter of all women still face domestic violence
Nine states reported an increase in the number of young women who faced sexual violence as children.
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Although men too lost jobs, the pandemic affected Indian women in the workforce harder
Eight months after the Covid-19 lockdown was imposed, 13% fewer women than a year ago were employed or looking for jobs, compared to 2% fewer men, data shows.
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How India helped build Brazil’s enormous beef industry
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The British government is offering farmers a lump sum payment to quit agriculture
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Droupadi Murmu as President would be a triumph for the Sangh – but perhaps not India’s Adivasis
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Fact-check: Are BJP MP Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore’s claims on Agnipath true?
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‘Jugjugg Jeeyo’ review: Two films for the price of one ticket
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Data check: Young women turn out in large numbers to vote – and parties are finally taking note
BJD and Trinamool Congress are fielding many women this year, which could help correct a historical imbalance.
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Why India’s hospitality sector is having a hard time hiring skilled women
Employers often have to win over the women’s parents first.
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A Mumbai start-up is teaching women how to ride bikes so they can make their way to jobs, salaries
Heydeedee runs an all-women instant parcel delivery service, to bring more women into the workplace.
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‘Left And Right’: Singer Charlie Puth releases new single featuring K-pop group BTS member Jungkook
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Watch: In Kerala, old public buses transformed into new learning spaces for school students
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‘Deduct pension of ministers whose salary is Rs 3 lakh’: Aspirant protesting against Agnipath scheme
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‘Went as fast as I could’: Coach saves US swimmer who fainted underwater during competition
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Watch: In UP, minister breaks brick wall of under construction college building with a slight push
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In Haryana, many girls are getting educated. What’s stopping them from going to work?
Traditions and orthodoxy are a barrier to women having a fulfilling career.
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Why are Indian women increasingly dropping out of work?
Even as the country is making massive strides in the education of the girl child, women are going missing from the workplace.
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