India will host ministers and heads of delegation from BRICS countries in Kochi for the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting on 8–9 July 2026.
digital inclusion
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Women-Centric Welfare Schemes are Giving Women Cash. The Next Step is Giving Them Control
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainWomen-Centric Welfare Schemes across Indian states are giving women direct financial support through monthly or annual transfers. This is a meaningful shift, but real empowerment needs more than cash. It …
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Web Accessibility in 2026: 95.9% Of Top Website Home Pages Still Fail Basic Accessibility Checks
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainThe Web Accessibility 2026 findings from WebAIM show that 95.9% of the world’s top one million website home pages still have detectable WCAG failures. The report found more than 56 …
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The 2025 WebAIM report found 50.9 million accessibility errors across a million homepages. Despite progress, most websites still fail basic usability tests. As we mark World Usability Day 2025, it’s …
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From voice-based interfaces to AI captions and ergonomic desks, inclusive design is redefining the modern workplace. As we celebrate World Usability Day 2025, it’s time to recognise usability as more …
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World Usability Day 2025: Designing emerging technologies for the human experience
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPWorld Usability Day (November 13, 2025) reminds us that progress means designing technology that serves people, not the other way around. This year’s theme — Emerging Technologies and the Human …
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96% from Bharat: How digital tools for women entrepreneurs are fueling a silent revolution
by Saranshby SaranshNew data from Tide reveals that 96% of women entrepreneurs adopting digital tools are from Bharat — India’s Tier 2, 3, and 4 cities. This article explores how these women …
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The Supreme Court has ruled that digital access is a fundamental right under Article 21, especially for disabled citizens. From KYC reforms to mandatory accessibility in digital services, this ruling …
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The ASCI Academy’s new AdNext report deep dives into how AI is transforming Indian advertising. From creativity to consumer privacy, the study explores how responsible content must guide AI’s future …
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Learn how WiDEF’s new funding round, supported by USAID, Reliance Foundation, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is empowering women in India’s digital economy.