After Her Husband’s Death, Shanno Begum Defied Odds to Become Delhi’s First Woman Uber Driver

“My name is Shanno Begum from Delhi.”

Thus begins a video telling the story of an extraordinary woman who overcame the impossible to become the first wo...

Women and Work

“Historic imbalances in power relations between men and women, exacerbated by growing inequalities within and between societies and countries, are leading to greater ...

Neena Gupta And Masaba Celebrate Women’s Day Week At Atmtantan Wellness Resort

March 2017: The luxurious Atmantan Wellness Resort situated in the lush Sahyadri Mountains has become an increasingly popular wellness getaway amongst celebrities, their mo...

Study Highlights Dismal Condition Of Women Farmers

A study conducted in rural Tamil Nadu points out the appalling condition of women farmers, especially after the death of their husbands. Conducted in January by the Tamilna...

Can't Wait For These 8 Women-Centric Films To Hit The Screens In 2017

Thanks to the likes of immensely talented actors Vidya Balan, Kangana Ranaut and Alia Bhatt, Bollywood is no longer taking its female leads for any less than their male cou...

Sonakshi Sinha’s Photoshoot For Women Empowerment Is Beyond CLASSY- Here’s Proof

March is a month when Women’s Day is celebrated. Not that we need a day to celebrate ourselves, but it’s good to have one day officially dedicated to us. Given ...

Australia Placed On El Niño 'Watch' As Weather Bureau Puts Chance At 50% for 2017

Analysis shows steady warming in the Pacific Ocean and that Australia could be in for a warmer and drier year Australia could be heading into another El Niño year ac...

Why A Trans-Woman In Kolkata Insisted On Having A Legal Wedding With Pomp And Circumstance

The wedding reception on February 18, at Kolkata’s Vespa Hotel, was a typical Bengali affair. A hundred guests, comprising close friends and relatives, were invited. ...

How Stories Configure Human Nature

It is in our nature to need stories. We arrive “biologically prepared” for them. They were evolutionarily crucial. We feel and think in story-logic (story-causa...