Tag: Women
Sangli Female Foeticide: Maharashtra Government Launches Probe
Maharashtra Women & Child Welfare Minister Pankaja Munde on Monday announced a probe into the shocking case of discovery of 19 female foetuses near a private hospital compound in the state's Sangli district.....
Too Much Soda May Put Teenagers At Breast Cancer Risk Later
Teenagers who consume a diet low in vegetables and high in sugar-sweetened and diet soft drinks may be at increased risk for premenopausal breast cancer, warns a study.....
Minister Hails Role Of Rural Women In 'Swachh Bharat'
Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday lauded women living in rural areas of the country for making "Swachh Bharat Mission" a "Jan Andolan" (mass movement).....
Government Panel Recommends Legal Framework To Protect Migrants
Stating that the migrant population makes substantial contribution to economic growth and their constitutional rights need to be secured, a government appointed panel has recommended necessary legal and policy framework to protect their interests, an official statement said on Wednesday.....
Women's Cricket League To Be Launched On March 8
Following in the footsteps of the women's Big Bash League (BBL) in Australia, India will very soon have its first ever league for the eves -- Women's Cricket League (WCL) -- to be launched on March 8, coinciding with International Women's Day. ....
SC Notice To Maharashtra Government On Bar Girls' Plea
The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice to the Maharashtra government on a plea filed by an association of women dancers, waitresses, singers and other performers working in bars and hotels.....
Actress Sonam Kapoor believes her "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo" co-star Swara Bhaskar is an outstanding actress but her work hasn't been acknowledged much as it should be.....
Probe Into Facebook Group That Posted US Service Women's Naked Photos
The US Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) has launched a probe into the allegations after a report by a US-based non-profit news organisation uncovered a 'secret' Facebook group -- which has several Marines as members -- that posted naked pictures of US service women,....
Women's Day Cheer: IIT Kgp Sets Up Creche For Women Teachers
The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, has set up a creche within its campus to ensure that kids are looked after even when their mothers are busy with teaching and research, an official said on Monday.....
Most Indian Women Prefer Men To Make First Move
If it's dating, it's men first and not ladies, reveals a survey. ....
