The Women, Business and the Law 2026 Report finds that women still enjoy only about two thirds of men’s legal economic rights globally, and that enforcement is perceived as only …
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Women Fire Fighters in India: Karnataka’s 10% quota is a start, but frontline inclusion is the real test
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainKarnataka’s move to induct women into its Fire and Emergency Services Department is a long-awaited shift—but recruitment alone does not create inclusion. This piece looks at how Indian states have …
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Band Baja Bitiya: Goel TMT’s film turns a “Baraat” into a rescue for daughters facing abuse
by Anagha BPby Anagha BPGoel TMT’s Band Baja Bitiya campaign uses a striking visual: a father arrives with a wedding band, not to celebrate a marriage, but to bring his abused daughter back home. …
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Actor and UNFPA India SRHR Advocate Soha Ali Khan called for Ethical AI to protect and empower women during a high-level session at Bharat Mandapam. Here is what her address …
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The 4B Movement is built on four refusals — no marriage, no dating, no sex, no childbirth. This essay unpacks what it means, where it comes from, and why India …
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Escalation of online violence against women in the public sphere: When digital abuse becomes real-world harm
by Kabir Jainby Kabir JainUN Women’s Tipping Point report reveals a global crisis: online violence against women in public life is escalating into real-world harm. Read the data, context, and urgent steps needed.
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The Supreme Court has recognised menstrual health as a fundamental right, mandating free sanitary pads, separate toilets, and school-level sensitisation—reshaping how India treats women’s health and dignity.
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International Women’s Day 2026 is not asking for louder celebrations. It is asking for enforceable rights and justice systems that work for women. Here is what the theme means—and why …
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India’s new labour codes permit women to work night shifts across sectors. But without safety, infrastructure, and care, permission alone cannot become empowerment.
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The Women in the Workplace Report 2025 reveals a growing ambition gap—not because women lack drive, but because workplaces are withdrawing support when it matters most.