Tag: International Women’s Day
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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 -
5 Spoken Word poets who are giving voice to thousands of women
Spoken Word is a performance medium that involves weaving the words together and speaking them aloud to express how you feel
March 8, 2019 -
Solutions to motherhood penalty paid by women to have children
While children benefit by the care and supervision of a full-time stay-at-home mother, the spouse benefits in terms of an unencumbered career and well-kept home, the society benefits through a pipeline of future talent, the person driving all of this loses out
March 7, 2019 -
Special offers galore, indulge yourself this International Women’s Day
A shout-out to all women in Delhi: Indulge yourselves this International Women's Day. Special offers are pouring in from across the city.
March 7, 2019 -
An all new Mother India!
Womanhood has become synonymous with struggles and social taboos or fight for identity as also existence nowadays
March 7, 2019 -
Meera, a short film on women safety, to release on Women’s Day
A short film on women's safety, Meera will be released on International Women's Day, March 8. The 30-minute short film is directed by Sunil Pathare.
March 6, 2019 -
3-day International Women’s Film Fest to be held across India
The Federation of Film Societies of India (FFSI) will celebrate International Women's Day with the International Women's Film Festival 2019-March 8 to 10
March 6, 2019 -
Women’s Week Film Fest at Mukta A2 Cinemas
As a run-up to International Women's Day, Mukta A2 Cinemas is all set to celebrate women's week at its iconic property, New Excelsior.
March 5, 2019 -
Run with ‘Pad Man’ Akshay Kumar to create awareness about menstrual hygiene
This International Women’s Day, you can run with ‘Pad Man’ Akshay Kumar to create awareness about menstrual hygiene across India and become part of a world record!
February 19, 2019 -
Sikkim wins Centre award
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday awarded 10 districts across the country, including North Sikkim, for outstanding contribution to ‘effective community engagement’ under the ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ (BBBP) scheme. The award was received by the District Collector of North Sikkim, Karma R Bonpo. As the country marked International Women’s Day on Thursday, Mr Modi …
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March 10, 2018 -
Women more prone to kidney dysfunction, say experts
Kidney dysfunction is more common in women than men, said experts on World Kidney Day ~ a global campaign aimed at raising awareness on the importance of kidneys. Yet, women are statistically far more likely to donate a kidney to a partner than receive one, according to a study released on Thursday to coincide with …
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March 10, 2018 -
All regional parties join hands to defeat BJP in 2019: Mamata
Urging all regional parties to join hands to defeat the BJP in the 2019 general elections, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday warned the saffron brigade that for them alarm bells have already started ringing. “All regional parties should join hands to defeat the BJP in 2019 (Lok Sabha poll),” Banerjee said at …
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March 9, 2018