International Women Day

From School To Career: The Factors Affecting Women’s Lives And Choices In India

There is a long way to go to reach a level where gender remains a biological aspect of life and does not dictate one's role in life.

Mar 08, 2024, 18:23 PM IST

International Retail Loans Availed By Women Rise 25 % In 2022: Report

Business loan grew by 25 per cent to Rs 13,73,899 crore, or 23 per cent of the total, up from 22 per cent a year ago, while personal loans jumped by 35 per cent to Rs 10,05,864 crore, which was 17 per cent of the total, and agri plus tractor loans gained 8 per cent to Rs 9,14,412 crore, or 19 per cent of the total, the analysis showed.

Mar 07, 2023, 10:04 AM IST

On International Women’s day, Political leaders hail women's power- In pics

International Women`s Day is celebrated worldwide every year on March 8 to recognise the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women across the globe.

Mar 08, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi salutes 'Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day, says government will keep focusing on women empowerment

"On Women`s Day, I salute our Nari Shakti and their accomplishments in diverse fields. The Government of India will keep focusing on women empowerment through its various schemes with an emphasis on dignity as well as opportunity," said PM Modi. 

Mar 08, 2022, 11:12 AM IST

International Women's Day being celebrated across the world, Ministry of Railways decorated the stations

The world is celebrating International Women's Day on 8 March (Monday). The purpose behind celebrating this day is to honour all women and their achievements, whether it is national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political.

Mar 08, 2021, 07:54 AM IST

PM Modi proposes to allow only women MP's to speak on International Women's Day

As PM Modi addresses the Lok Sabha today, he proposes that only women members of the Parliament should speak on March 8 to mark the International Women's Day.

Mar 03, 2016, 16:04 PM IST