Women Leaders
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In a world where abuse is normalised, Jacinda Ardern stood out for her dignity and clarity
The New Zealand prime minister has faced many challenges: the terror attack in Christchurch, a natural disaster at Whakaari-White Island and a global pandemic.
Richard Shaw, The Conversation
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High time for a woman to become chief justice of India, says SA Bobde
He, however, added that women lawyers have rejected offers to become judges citing domestic responsibilities.
Scroll Staff
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Citigroup names Jane Fraser as CEO, first woman to lead major Wall Street bank
Fraser has been working for Citigroup for 16 years and been serving as the consumer banking head since 2019.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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We will leave India if told to break encryption: WhatsApp tells Delhi HC
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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Women leaders handled coronavirus better than their male counterparts – and the data shows that
Countries led by women have witnessed fewer deaths compared to the ones with similar characteristics led by men.
Supriya Garikipati, The Conversation & Uma S Kambhampati, The Conversation
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‘Why has the UN General Assembly elected only four women presidents till date?’ asks India
A counsellor at the Indian mission called for collective introspection by members of the United Nations.
Scroll Staff
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BJP spokesperson Shaina NC criticises parties, including her own, for not fielding more women
The BJP leader praised Naveen Patnaik’s BJD and the Trinamool Congress for giving women more seats than other parties have.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Assembly election results: Only Chhattisgarh elected more women MLAs than before
Mizoram, which tops several women’s empowerment indicators, elected no female representative.
Abhivyakti Banerjee, IndiaSpend.com
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Video: “I am not the first woman to multitask” says New Zealand PM on managing pregnancy and office
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her first pregnancy and said she will be taking 6-week leave after the delivery.
Reuters
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The first woman to head an Indian unicorn is now the country’s youngest self-made woman millionaire
Ambiga Subramanian, the former CEO of data analytics firm Mu Sigma, has another big achievement to her name.
Manu Balachandran, qz.com
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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Watch: Venezuelan president dances on live television while soldiers clash with protestors
The president’s approval rating is 10%.
Scroll Staff
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India ranks 148th in the world for number of women MPs, says a new UN report
Pakistan was ranked 89th, while Bangladesh was at the 91st position in the list.
Scroll Staff
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When a Dalit sarpanch in Maharashtra won the chair, but lost the table
A Dalit woman brought small yet significant change to Wagholi village of Osmanabad district in Maharashtra – with little gain to herself.
Namita Waikar
The Field
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match
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IPL 2024: ‘Save the bowlers’ – Reactions as Punjab chase down record total against Kolkata
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Paris Olympics 2024: Nethra Kumanan secures India’s second quota in sailing
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ISL: Kerala Blasters FC axe Ivan Vukomanovic as head coach
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Jyothi Vennam and Abhishek Verma reach the mixed compound final