DEI Leaders

Anda Filip’s election as the first woman Secretary General of the IPU belongs to a wider shift: women now lead major institutions shaping trade, migration, technology, climate and democracy.

Ebha Patel’s work offers a different AI story. Through Ghar Ayee Nanhi Pari, she has used an AI-powered phygital model to improve rural women’s income, access and participation.

Major Abhilasha Barak, the Indian Army’s first woman combat helicopter pilot, has been honoured with the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her gender-sensitive peacekeeping work …

Women entrepreneurs are reshaping India’s economy across sectors such as biotechnology, beauty, fintech, finance, health education, career platforms, and rural enterprise. This Sunday feature highlights 10 inspiring women entrepreneurs and …

Inclusive Leadership 2026 is no longer a culture add-on. It is becoming the defining test of how organisations build trust, navigate AI, support talent, and create workplaces where people can …

Major Swathi Shantha Kumar’s UN-recognised work in South Sudan shows how gender-inclusive peacekeeping strengthens trust, safety, and lasting peace in conflict zones.

Dr Aruna Basu Sarkar, a retired forest officer and founder of Nivedita Foundation, is on a mission to reclaim tribal justice in Tamil Nadu. From exposing systemic flaws in forest …

The Solar Sisters initiative, led by Harsh Tiwari, is empowering rural women in India to become solar engineers and entrepreneurs. By bringing light and livelihood to over 3,000 homes, these …

Discover the inspiring stories of 8 DEI leaders who shaped workplace inclusion over the past century. Their legacies offer valuable lessons for leaders in 2025 striving to create equitable workplaces.

Vinita Sethi, a public policy expert, shares her thoughts on women’s participation in the workforce, exploring barriers, biases, and actionable solutions for inclusivity.