Women rights

Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Narges Mohammadi

Nobel Prize: Nobel Peace Prize has been announced. It is being told that this time Nargis Mohammadi will be given this award. She has received this peace prize for the fight for women's rights.

Oct 06, 2023, 17:40 PM IST

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Bengaluru Woman Alleges Rapido Driver 'Masturbated' Mid-Way While Driving, Arrested

Bengaluru Police arrested a Rapido bike driver on Saturday after a woman alleged that he masturbated while riding a bike and harassed her on Whatsapp after dropping her at the destination.

Jul 24, 2023, 17:55 PM IST

FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar: Women's right groups urge FIFA to kick out Iran from competition due to THIS reason

The organisation said the Iranian authorities have not allowed female fans to access the games taking place inside the country despite pressure from the game's governing body

Sep 30, 2022, 21:12 PM IST

Another setback for Afghan women: Can't leave Kabul for higher studies, orders Taliban

While male students were allowed to depart Afghanistan for higher studies, the Taliban ordered female students to stay

Aug 27, 2022, 07:25 AM IST

Women's Equality Day 2022: Significance, Theme and History

Women's Equality Day 2022: The day being observed on Friday, August 26, to celebrate the achievements of women throughout the years

Aug 26, 2022, 11:48 AM IST

LANDMARK Judgement: Supreme Court says RIGHT TO ABORTION for unmarried women...

The top court noted that after the 2021 amendment, the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act uses the word "partner" instead of "husband" in the explanation of Section 3. It added that it shows legislative intent to cover unmarried women under the Act.

Jul 21, 2022, 19:20 PM IST

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Afghanistan: Taliban's promise on women turned out to be false?

Taliban is trying to throw dust in the eyes of the whole world but its real face is known to all. The Taliban is constantly talking about giving rights to women, but from the United Nations to France and Qatar, no one is trusting it.

Sep 14, 2021, 12:44 PM IST

Shruti Haasan: Weird that women still need to protest for rights

Shruti Haasan will next be seen in an untitled film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar, along with Vidyut Jammwal.

Oct 02, 2019, 18:00 PM IST

Women empowerment will happen when men change mindset: Arjun Kapoor

Arjun, who has been associated with the Girl Rising campaign, interacted with the media at 'Bend The Gender Awards' here on Wednesday.

May 10, 2018, 19:02 PM IST

If you're a victim, come out and talk about it: Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia feels '#MeToo' -- the campaign to raise awareness about sexual harassment -- is not only valid for people associated with the entertainment industry, but for everyone. The actress says a victim should not hesitate to share one's ordeal and instead save innocents from facing same fate by talking about it.

Dec 13, 2017, 19:27 PM IST

United Nations slams Brazil bill that would ban all abortions

The United Nations on Monday voiced concern over a bill under consideration by Brazil`s congress that would ban access to all abortions, even in cases of rape and women whose lives are in danger.

Nov 21, 2017, 00:54 AM IST

Women in churidar can't pray at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, rules Kerala High Court

In a major development, the Kerala High Court on Thursday ruled that women in churidar cannot pray at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple.

Dec 08, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi blasts people advocating 'triple talaq', says won't let Muslim women suffer

PM Narendra Modi on Monday, while addressing a rally in UP's Mahoba, lashed out at people advocating 'triple talaq'.

Oct 24, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Muslim women hail government move on Triple Talaq, say it violated issue of women's equality

A grouping of Muslim women on Sunday welcomed the government's stand that Triple Talaq violated the issue of women's equality and must go.

Oct 09, 2016, 23:16 PM IST

2 women appointed as Shariah High Court judges in Malaysia

Noor Huda Roslan, 40, and Nenney Shuhaidah Shamsuddin, 41, received their official letters of appointment from Selangor's Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah during a ceremony at the Istana Bukit Kayangan.

Jun 28, 2016, 12:39 PM IST

SHOCKING: 'Forsake wife in bed, beat her with toothpick' - Saudi therapist Khaled Al-Saqaby advises men

These advices by a Saudi family therapist will surely shock you!

Apr 26, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

Kerala's Thazhathangady Juma Masjid breaks 1000-year-old tradition, opens its doors to women

For the first time, 1000-year-old Thazhathangady Juma Mosque in Kerala has opened its doors to women.

Apr 25, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

Is it women empowerment? Drunk women hurl abuses at man in Delhi Metro

At a time when the world is commemorating International Women's Day and many activists are voicing support for women rights, a group of girls, in an inebriated state, were found abusing a man in Delhi Metro.

Mar 10, 2016, 21:54 PM IST