Tag: International Women’s Day
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Kejriwal honours women from various fields on International Women’s Day
"We have worked extensively to strengthen the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) to empower women and make them feel more secure," the Delhi Chief Minister said.
March 8, 2022 -
Sayani Gupta thinks our country needs more women entrepreneurs
When it comes to my family, it was of course a great shock to my mother. She reacted with a little bit of drama just like mothers do but eventually came around, she took a few years but now she supports me unconditionally.
March 5, 2022 -
PM Modi salutes Nari Shakti on International Women’s Day, purchases products from women entrepreneurs
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Saluting our indomitable #NariShakti on International Women's Day! India takes pride in the many accomplishments of the women of our nation. It is our Government’s honour to be getting the opportunity to work towards furthering women empowerment across a wide range of sectors."
March 8, 2021 -
Bystander interventions key to safer public spaces
To commemorate International Women's Day, Uber brought its global "Driving Change" campaign to India and announced a partnership with Breakthrough.
March 8, 2020 -
Sachin Tendulkar’s tribute to ‘5 women’ of his life
In a heartwarming video posted on social media, he reminisces about his childhood, early days in sports and the role of his mother, aunt, wife, daughter and mother-in-law behind his success.
March 8, 2020 -
After Twitter, PM Modi hands over Instagram, Facebook, YouTube accounts to inspiring women
Video stories of the likes of Kashmir's Arifa Jan or bomb blast survivor Malvika Iyer were broadcast through PM Modi's Instagram account when they handled his account, briefly.
March 8, 2020 -
International Women’s Day 2020
The day must be recognized as a day of acknowledgement of women’s efforts.
March 8, 2020 -
Male TV actors have messages ahead of Women’s Day
People often speak about the problems faced by women in metro cities, not much is spoken about the issues that women face in smaller towns.
March 7, 2020 -
Well-wishers in India and world help me be who I am: Dutee Chand
The 24-year-old sprinter from Odisha had to get past a ban from World Athletic due to her high levels of testosterone, which she successfully challenged at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
March 7, 2020 -
Rakul Preet on Women’s Day: Why should we celebrate woman just one day?
She feels that one should celebrate womanhood every single day.
March 5, 2020 -
Top female voices unite for Women’s Day special song
Singers Akriti Kakar, Shannon Donald, Suzanne D'Mello, Anusha Mani, Shruti Pathak and Aditi Paul are also part of the song that is expected to be out before International Women's Day.
February 29, 2020 -
Celebrating International Women’s Day, flights, trains operate with all-women staff
Taking the lead is the national carrier Air India which is operating 12 international flights and over 40 domestic flights with an all-women crew.
March 8, 2019 -
Women’s Day: For them, it’s just another working day
This Women’s day, Thestatesman.com spoke to some “working women” to know their views. These women work as daily wage labourers across the city.
March 8, 2019 -
Me Too movement gives us reasons to celebrate Women’s Day
The Me Too movement travelled across the globe and hit India to become a phenomenon after women brought forth their survival stories.
March 8, 2019 -
On International Women’s Day, PM Modi says women playing major role in building New India
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of the ambitious 'Kashi Vishwanath Mandir Vistarikaran-Saundarayakaran Yojana' in Varanasi.
March 8, 2019 -
Google doodle celebrates International Women’s Day with 13 inspiring quotes
From India's boxer Mary Kom to Nigerian writer Chimamanda Adichie, the doodle shares uplifting quotes by some of the most accomplished women who have overcome all barriers and have proved their might.
March 8, 2019 -
Women’s Day special: E-commerce proving a boon for women entrepreneurs
The Statesman speaks to a few women entrepreneurs who shared their journey and the hardships faced by them while setting up their businesses.
March 8, 2019