It’s time to reclaim the political significance of International Women’s Day

March 8 should be a day to honour women who fought for their rights and dreamt of a world where there would be justice and peace.

Nandita Haksar

· Mar 08, 2022 · 07:30 am

‘Signing off,’ says PM Modi as he hands over social media accounts to seven ‘women achievers’

The prime minister had asked people to share entries of potential women achievers using the hashtag #SheInspiresUs.

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· Mar 08, 2020 · 10:24 am

How can more women writers be published? The Women Writers’ Fest tries to provide some answers

Publishing professionals had a host of suggestions for women who want to write books.

Neha Bhatt

· Mar 08, 2020 · 08:30 am

On International Women’s Day, a reminder of what women really want

As women across India come out to protest the Citizenship Amendment Act, have we reached a turning point?

Shashi Deshpande

· Mar 08, 2020 · 06:30 am

A walk through Delhi at night changed the way I (and a few other women) viewed the city

Crimes statistics have created a state of fear that prevents women from venturing out at night. It’s time to strip these numbers of their power to paralyse.

Chanpreet Khurana

· Mar 08, 2019 · 11:30 am

‘Women are backbone of our society’: Leaders call for equality on International Women’s Day

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she will mark the day by participating in a march in Kolkata.

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· Mar 08, 2019 · 10:23 am

International Women’s Day 2019: 10 motivational quotes by inspirational women

Wish your loved ones a Happy Women’s Day with these inspirational quotes.

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· Mar 08, 2019 · 08:45 am

International Women’s Day 2019: History of the day, theme for 2019 and significance

International Women’s Day is celebrated on 8 March. The theme this year is #BalanceforBetter.

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· Mar 07, 2019 · 12:05 pm

Ex-Karnataka DGP defends his controversial remark on Delhi gangrape victim’s mother as a ‘non-issue’

At an event on Women’s Day, HT Sangliana had said Asha Devi has ‘such a good physique’ and ‘people like Nirbhaya attracted the attention of miscreants’.

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· Mar 16, 2018 · 06:11 pm

Data check: How Indian women have consistently raised the bar over the last two decades

The marked increase in Indian sportswomen’s performance at continental and Commonwealth events means that they have a better chance at the world level now.

Zenia D'Cunha

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Anand Katakam

· Mar 08, 2018 · 05:10 pm

Video: On Women’s day, let’s celebrate the game-changing year for Indian female athletes

With these strong performances, India’s women athletes are ensuring a perception change across the country.

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· Mar 08, 2018 · 04:21 pm

Beyond the magazine cover, here is the conversation about breastfeeding that we need to have

In India, 95% women workers are in the informal sector and get little support during pregnancy and after childbirth.

Nayantara Narayanan

· Mar 08, 2018 · 08:45 am